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LEGAL EAGLE WITH KINSEY & CO Kinsey & Co Solicitors is a small practice in Baildon specialising in family law. The founder of the practice, Juliette Kinsey, is a Resolution Accredited Specialist and fully qualified Collaborative Lawyer with over fourteen years experience in matrimonial and family law cases.

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06 food & drink 16 Property MAtters 22 Garden guru 28 Fashion hair & beauty 47 Advertising Directory Juliette Kinsey

Juliette Kinsey tells Covered Magazine about her practice, the different services she offers her clients and why she chose to specialise in family law: “Not all couples want to go to court to sort out their differences regarding their financial matters or their children. Many clients would prefer to sit around a table with their respective solicitors and talk through their disputes and try and find a middle ground that not only meets their individual needs but the needs of the family as a whole. As a collaboratively trained lawyer I am proud to be able to offer clients a real alternative the going to court.” “I set up my practice because I believe passionately in providing clients with a personal approach to dealing with family law issues. Client’s come to see you during a very difficult time in their lives. The breakdown of a relationship often feels like a bereavement and therefore client’s not only need specialist legal advice, they need someone they feel they can trust and who understands them and will stand up for them when they are struggling to move forward in their lives. The job is not just about being a good lawyer; it’s also about being a compassionate and understanding human being.”

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SID’S ON THE SLITHER AND WE WANT HIM BACK! Find Sid hiding in one of the adverts in Covered and you could win £100! Simply tell us which advert Sid’s hiding in, along with your name and contact details and we will put all correct entrants into a draw for £100. Closing date 04/10/13. The editor’s decision is final. Send your answers to: Sid the Snake Covered Magazine Butonia House Clayton Wood Close Leeds LS16 6QE

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or email: info@covered-magazine.net (We will only accept entries via email or post) last month’s ‘find sid’ competition winner was: andrea stevens, ls21 2ef The winner of last month’s competition to win a meal for two at the audley celvedon was: Raymond gambles, LS28 5qe. Prizes must be claimed by 04/10/13. Winners agree to details being published in Covered. The Editor’s decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into. Disclaimer The opinions expressed in Covered do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, publisher or their agents. Whilst every reasonable care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information included within this publication, the publisher takes no responsibility for errors or omissions in Covered Magazine. The content of Covered is not to be reproduced in any form without permission of the publisher. This magazine has been printed on materials from sustainablesources. Please pass to a friend, recycle or compost after reading. Visit: www.recyclenow.com to find your nearest recycling site.

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Hello and welcome to this month’s edition of Covered. I’m proud of my Yorkshire roots. Born, raised and living in Leeds. I launched Covered nearly three years ago determined to support the wider community. I use local independent businesses and, both via Covered and personally, support local charities, community groups and non-profit organisations. All our contributors are local. That is why the magazine attends, photographs and reports so many local events first-hand, rather than run second or third-hand press releases – or, even worse, bend them to fit. Covered is printed in Leeds and distributed by a Leeds-based company. People from the local area staff our office. Covered not only supports the local community. It is very much part of it. So, I hope readers and advertisers will share my irritation with the nationwide encroachment of so-called “local” magazines compiled hundreds of miles from the communities they allegedly serve. When did they last visit or spend money in these parts? Congratulations to all who found Sid last month – it seems he was sorely missed! And thank you all for your wit and humorous messages - I never thought a snake would have so many admirers. See page 3 to see if you’ve won last month’s bumper prize. We’ve resurrected our letters pages this month on demand from readers; “My Mother-in-Law missed reading your letters”. What better reason for bringing them back?! See P12 for this month’s letters. Please feel free to send something in – we love to hear your opinions. Next month’s deadline for editorial and advertising is 1 October, though earlier notice is always welcome. Until next month

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Bar 166 Bar 166 sits neatly on a corner at the top of Horsforth Town Street and provides a tasteful retreat for a friendly drink or a good quality family meal. Owned by the Jones Bar Group, this was the first of their ventures, opening 9 years ago, and providing residents with somewhere modern, but cosy, to wile away the hours. The bar and restaurant are separated by a glass wall and door, which works well and gives the venue a good, bustling vibe whilst retaining an intimate feeling of two different spaces. The bar area is spacious and has a chilled out feeling to it with lots of classic Motown playing, though it can get busy at weekends. Children are welcome too and can eat free with two full paying adults. Colouring books are even provided to keep them occupied whilst you

enjoy a nice glass of wine from the extensive range. There’s also a good choice of beers with continental and British lagers and guest real ales available, as well as a selection of cocktails. And if the weather is kind, you could even venture into the outdoor courtyard. Alex Ingram, leads the culinary team and he trained as commis chef at the venue when it was formerly Stuart’s Wine Bar. He returned in September 2012 as Head Chef and joined Manager, John Crowe, who has worked at Bar 166 since it first opened it’s doors in 2004. The team are constantly reinventing the menu, which they

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The bar area is spacious and has a chilled out feeling to it with lots of classic Motown playing

describe as French inspired, classic English bistro food. Classic, comforting dishes they may be but the key elements here are the use of good quality ingredients and the flair and skill used in the preparation. Some dishes have managed to stay on the menu though and have remained relatively unchanged. The sticky toffee pudding is pretty much the same recipe as 9 years ago and is still as popular today. The lunchtime menu is dominated by sandwiches, wraps and burgers, while the evening menu offers pretty much something for everyone and the meat board has a range of locally sourced produce. There’s also a delicious dessert menu as well as a Sunday Lunch Club. And if you’re thinking of holding a party or event, Bar 166 has a private dining room available upstairs where they cater for drinks only, buffet or sit down meals. The venue runs varying special offers, including the forthcoming Food & Drink Week which will showcase different dishes each night, and it’s a good chance to try out this local gem for yourself. Further details can be found on the website www.bar166.co.uk or on their Facebook and Twitter.

the key elements here are the use of good quality ingredients and the flair and skill used in the preparation.

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1 baking potato 30g black pudding salt pepper 20g butter 30g plain f lour 25g smoked bacon 100ml white wine 100ml double cream 1 tsp English mustard large hen’s egg

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90g bacon chicken breast (skinned and boned) 30g buffalo mozzarella 40g chorizo 80g new potatoes red onion, thinly sliced 10g butter large mushroom 100ml white wine stalk rosemary 100ml double cream clove garlic

Dessert

2 beaten eggs 190g f lour 175g sugar 190g chopped pitted dates 1 tbsp bicarbonate of soda 30g butter 250ml water 180g brown sugar 275ml double cream 50g butter

Black Pudding Hash Brown

Stuffed Chicken

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Place whole potato in saucepan, cover with water, bring to boil and simmer until skin cracks and softens. Run under cold water so can be handled. Peel off skin and grate potato into bowl, season. Make a ball out of black pudding and press about an inch of grated potato around it, then press into a ring or small tea cup. Dust with flour until covered. Heat butter and fry on all sides until lightly golden then place in oven for 6-8 minutes 200 degrees. Thinly slice bacon and sauté until crisp. Add mustard and stir quickly, add wine to deglaze the pan, reduce by half. Add cream and reduce again until it coats the back of a spoon and season. Heat 2 pints water with 50ml vinegar until boiling furiously. With a whisk make a whirlpool, and drop egg into the centre, reduce heat and cook for 4-6 minutes. To serve, pour sauce into the centre of the plate, hash brown in the middle, egg on top.

Lay chicken flat on a chopping board. Slice centre about 5cm along. Run the knife into the breast until it’s three-quarters of the way through. Stuff sliced chorizo and mozzarella into chicken. Lay out three rashes of bacon onto kitchen foil and roll around the chicken, then roll it tightly in foil. Chill for 2 hours in the fridge. Heat splash of vegetable oil in frying pan, remove chicken from the foil and sear all sides until golden then place in oven 180 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Boil potatoes until soft, rinse under cold water then slice. Heat a pan on the stove and melt the butter, as it starts to bubble add the sliced potatoes and half onion, season with salt and pepper. Once onions have softened and potatoes start to colour, reduce heat. Heat saucepan with a splash of oil. Add diced mushroom, half onion, garlic and rosemary and sauté. When onions start to colour toss in the white wine, reduce to syrup, then add cream and reduce to desired consistency. Season. Place potatoes in centre of plate and slice over the chicken, top with sauce.

Place dates and water into saucepan and bring to boil. Stir in bicarbonate and reduce heat to simmer until the dates are soft and water absorbed. Beat together sugar and butter, pour in eggs and dates, mix until smooth. Add flour and mix thoroughly. Line a deep baking tray with greaseproof paper and pour in mix. Bake for 25-30mins at 170 degrees. Use a knife to check fully cooked. Heat pan and melt butter, stir in sugar (won’t fully dissolve) As it starts to boil, stir in cream and boil again. Cut out the sticky pudding, pour over hot sauce and serve with vanilla ice cream.

10 Food & Drink

Ingredients: Buy Local & Seasonal In season this month are Oysters – of course you won’t find any caught locally but it’s well worth a trip to a fish market to take advantage of the first harvest. If you haven’t tried them before then take the plunge and give them a go. Careful when opening them though or you’ll end up with a hand full of cuts. Worse still, you’ll lose all that lovely juice. Closer to home you’ll find grouse, lamb, partridge and wild duck in season. Venison too is still fair game – take advantage now, rather than settling for packaged

steaks that have travelled from New Zealand – which couldn’t be any less local. The last of the season’s apricots, nectarines, spring onions and tomatoes will now be ready for picking, make the most of them if you can find them on the shelves. As we move inevitably into Autumn, we’ll start to see pumpkin, squash and beetroot at it’s best – just in time for those warming stews! If you’re looking for quality ingredients pop along to your local farm shop or farmers’ market. You’ll find the produce will have traveled less and will taste all the better for it. What’s more, you’ll get plenty of genuine good service, value and advice from independent traders who have a passion for produce, not for profit.

FARMERS MARKETS Horsforth Farmers Market

1st Saturday of every month. 9am-12:30pm St Margaret's Primary, Town Street, Horsforth. LS18 5BL. www.horsforthfarmersmarket.co.uk

Bramhope Farmers Market 2nd Saturday of every month, 10am-1pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane Bramhope LS16 9AZ

Otley Farmers Market Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm Market Square, Otley. LS21 3AQ

Kirkstall Deli Market

Last Saturday of every month 12pm-3pm Kirkstall Abbey, LS5 3EH.

Briggate Farmers & Craft Market

Oakwood Farmers Market

1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am16.00pm. Briggate, Leeds City Centre

3rd Saturday of every month 9.30am-12.30pm Around the Oakwood clock (At the junction of Roundhay Road / Oakwood Lane / Prince's Avenue / Wetherby Road)

Headingley Farmers Market

Guiseley Farmers Market

2nd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm Rose Garden, North Lane. LS6 3JJ

Chapel Allerton Farmers Market Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm The Three Hulats Pub, 13 Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB

Inaugural Market on 21st July 2013 then every third Sunday of the month thereafter. 9am-1.30pm The Station Pub, 70 Otley Road, Guiseley .LS20 8BH

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FARM SHOPS Crag House Farm

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12 Readers’ Letters

Readers’ Let ters Star Let ter Dear Editor, With many planning committees, groups, forums etc springing up to ‘protect’ our green spaces, I wondered if you’d allow me the opportunity to put forth my own views through your magazine?

5. Suburbs must avoid becoming repositories of ignorance, cramped in outlook, fearful, dull and backward-looking: tribalism is a pathology that demeans the tribe as well as its victims. Let’s abandon the sociopathic cult of nimby victimhood and welcome a future of change, new neighbours and social justice. Mr M. McManus (Address Supplied)

Five reasons for saying no to nimbies: 1. The brownfield solution is a myth. There is a chasmic gulf between nimbies’ image of brownfield as worthy land fallen into desuetude and the reality of former factories, derelict and contaminated, in run-down parts of city. Ever wondered why a hand car-wash has sprung up on your ex-petrol station? A relatively nice brownfield site but too expensive to clean up. Where it is done and planning applied for, guess what? Nimbies object to that too. 2. Our green spaces are safe. More than 90% of Britain’s land is green now and the tiny additional percentage needed can be diminished by greenfield swaps: for every green acre built on, a brown acre is cleared and planted with forest trees creating green lungs where they are most needed. Developers can be made to share the cost of creating sublime, mini-forests on abandoned and unattractive sites. 3. Infrastructure will not be over-loaded. Schools can expand, traffic managed – look how superbly the Leeds Loop works – and innovative public transport can be designed. How about an elevated light rail linking city centre to outskirts? Other countries have had them for years. 4. Housing is not just about buildings, it’s about people. My lovely house, built on what was once a field of course, is okay – building yours there is not: there’s a word for such conduct: ‘selfishness’, never mind nimbyism. Don’t we teach our children not to behave like that?

editor’s note I hope you will welcome the return of our readers’ letters page. Send me your letters on any subject relevant to the area. What improvements would you make to the area if you were able? What issues would you like your local councillors to raise? Any funny stories or fond memories you’d like to share? Please keep letters concise (225 words max). We’ll print the best and the winner of the Star Letter will receive £10! Send your letters to: The Editor, Covered Magazine, Butonia House, Clayton Wood Close, Leeds, LS16 6QE or email: chris@coveredmagazine.net

Dear Covered, We’d like to spark some debate on your pages, regarding the results of a recent questionnaire on housing site allocations undertaken by Aireborough Neighbourhood Forum (ANF). Aireborough is full; that was the overwhelming response from the questionnaire to Leeds City Council’s plans for 2,300 more houses in Aireborough. This categorical message is now with Leeds Planning Department, along with many individual letters from concerned and angry residents.

Readers’ Letters

Leeds City Council ran its site allocations consultation, for housing, employment, retail and green space, from 3rd June - 29th July 2013. They held a number of drop-in sessions around Leeds and put information in local libraries; but no sessions were planned in Aireborough. So, local councillors for Guiseley & Rawdon, and Otley & Yeadon wards asked the ANF to help alert residents to the consultation, and agreed to fund the questionnaire; which was printed and distributed by Covered. A similar questionnaire was used in Horsforth and Rawdon for ready comparison. The alert did the trick; over 700 responses were returned, and a number of action groups set up to spread the message, including ones in Nether Yeadon, Banksfield, and Ings Lane. Local councilors were deluged with emails and comments, and are now in no doubt about resident’s views on Leeds housing plans for Aireborough, especially in comparison to minimal employment development plans. Seldom in research, is such a unanimous response seen, and the many detailed comments people took the trouble to write have been helpful – even the passionately ‘abusive’ ones scrawled across the page !!

Broadly, the comments made three major points, The chronic state of current infrastructure, schools, doctors, dentists and most of all transport, caused by recent overdevelopment, MUST be addressed as a matter of priority. The relatively little land available in Aireborough is needed for schools, medical facilities, community amenities, food production and green infrastructure. Necessary housing developments should be put on current empty brownfield sites closer to Leeds. Current site allocation plans will destroy wellbeing, and the social, cultural and landscape character of Aireborough. A full report on the ANF’s response to the Leeds Site Allocations, plus responses from both local MP’s, ward Councillors, and other local groups including Rawdon Parish Council, can be found at www.aireboroughnf.com What we would like to know from your readers, is their reaction to this response. Jennifer Kirkby, Acting Programme Manager, ANF. September 2013

14 Diary Dates

Annual Christmas Fair Pencil It In! Diary Dates

Piano Recital by Leeds professional Julian Cima

7.30 on Sunday 6th October. Rawdon Quaker Meeting, Quakers Lane, Rawdon LS19 6HU Admission is free, with a collection for Amnesty International. Further information from Barbara Parry (0113 2503867) or Diane Exley (0113 2502051).

A performance of Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood by actors from Theatre of the Dales and Trio Literati

7.30 on Saturday 19 October. Rawdon Quaker Meeting, Quakers Lane, Rawdon LS19 6HU Admission is free, with a collection for Amnesty International. Further information from Barbara Parry (0113 2503867) or Diane Exley (0113 2502051).

Wedding Fair

Sunday 22nd September 11.00am – 3.30pm Weetwood Hall, Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5PS Admission: Free Fashion Shows: 12noon & 2.00pm

Autumn Plant Sale In aid of Church funds

Friday 11th October 9.30 am to 6.30 pm and Saturday 12th October 9.00 am to 2.00 pm Bramhope Methodist Church, Eastgate, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 9AA Wallflowers, Pansies, Violas and a selection of Alpines, Perennials, Winter pots and Hanging Baskets.

Saturday 30th November, 2pm – 4pm Abbeyfield Ikley Society Ltd Grove House, 12 Riddings Road, Ilkley LS29 9BF Get in the festive spirit and support the annual Christmas Fair. There will be plenty of stalls, gift ideas, handmade crafts and games. Refreshments available. Festive entertainment from the residents' choir. Suitable for all ages. Small entrance fee payable on the day. Enquiries: 01943 886008 Email: stephanie.barton@ abbeyfieldilkley.co.uk

Pet Service

Sunday 13 October, 2.00pm Rawdon Parish Church St Peter Town Street, Rawdon LS19 6QL. Please join us for a Pet Service. All welcome (with or without pets). Companion animals welcomed into church for a blessing within the Service. Remembered in prayer will be animals suffering commercial and social exploitation. Also guide dogs, hearing dogs etc.

Menston Arts Club

Sat/Sun 16th/17th November 10:30 – 5pm (4:30 on Sun) Exhibition of paintings & crafts Kirklands Community Centre ,Menston LS29 6HT Admission Free. Refreshments Available. Ample Parking Enquiries: Sue Brearly – 0113 2501096

Fears, Phobias and Phantoms

5, 12 and 19 October 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm Thackray Medical Museum, Beckett Street LS9 7LN Are you afraid of spiders, of heights or perhaps the dark? Find out all about unusual phobias. FREE with your 12 month ticket. www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk

Spooky Half Term

Monday to Friday, 28 October to 1 November 1pm - 4pm Thackray Medical Museum, Beckett Street LS9 7LN Come and make your own spooky wands, hats and masks to scare your friends! www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk

Tastes like Magic!

9, 16, 23 and 30 November 10am 12pm and 1pm - 3pm Thackray Medical Museum, Beckett Street LS9 7LN Use herbs and spices to make your very own potions. FREE with your 12 month ticket. www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk

Aireborough Camera Club

Wednesdays 7:45pm from September to May Guiseley Theatre, The Green, Guiseley A small friendly camera club with a varied programmme of talks and competitions - new members are always welcome. For further information please visit: www. aireboroughcameraclub.co.uk"

Ilkley Art Club

Tuesdays 7.30 p.m. The Clarke Foley Centre, Cuncliff Road, Ilkley, There is a full and varied programme and membership is now open. Please keep in your diary Oct 8th for the Art Club Open Evening. For more information please email: ilkleyartclub@live.com or tel: Paul Shaw on 07771 754605

Wedding Fair

Sunday 29th September 11.30-3pm Admission: Free The Leeds Mercure Parkway Hotel, Otley Road LS16 8AG

Diary Dates

Chippendale’s Indoor Market

09:00am - 3:00pm every last Sunday of the month The Old Grammar School , Manor Square, Otley LS21 3AY Chippendale's Indoor market is a market run inside the gallery on the last Sunday of each month. With over 15 traders selling anything from jams, pickles, chilled meats and crafts its well worth visiting.

Ilkley Home Makers Club

2nd Thursday each month at 7.45pm Church House, Church Street. Ilkley LS29 9DS New members and guests are welcome to enjoy the speaker of the month and a cup of tea. Enquiries: Shirley 01943 609997 or Rose 01943 817827

Menston Parish Church Scottish Dancing Group

2nd & 4th Thursdays 19.45 - 21.30. St John’s Church, Menston, LS29 6EU Enquiries: 01943 872022 Traditional Scottish dancing in a friendly and relaxed social group. Open to all, no experience is necessary. Parish Church Room.

Ilkley Choral Society/Otley Choral Society

St Margaret’s Church, Queens Road, Ilkley LS29 9QL Enquiries: Sirje - 079 303 29847

Burley Art Club

Good Neighbours

Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30pm Parish Centre, 43 Station Rd, Burley in Wharfedale LS29 7JL The group meets on at either the Red Lion or St Mary’s Parish Centre. Enquiries: Greg Learmouth – 01943 864924

Burley in Wharfedale Enquiries: Gail Boole – 01943 862388 For those in need of transport (to get to hospital or clinic, for example). If anyone can offer help with providing transport to hospitals and clinics please let Gail know. Drivers are called upon about once every 4 months, and are reimbursed for their journeys and parking. Please call Gail if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. Burley-in-Wharfedale residents only.

Burley Wildlife Group

1st Sunday of every month 10am-1pm Sun Lane Nature Reserve, Burley in Wharfedale New members please call ahead. Promoting the conservation and management of wildlife areas in the village, also advice on wildlife issues Enquires: Peter Riley 01943 862916

Ladies Group

1st and 3rd Thursday evening of most months 8.00pm Burley in Wharfedale - usually in the Parish Centre Members enjoy a mix of speakers, demonstrations, outings and social events. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Enquires: Linda Nelson – 01943 863715

Wharfedale & District Aeromodeller’s Club

First Friday of each month 8pm. Control-line flying each Sunday Salem Hall, Main Street, Burley in Wharfedale Juniors and beginners welcome Enquiries: Chairman John Horton 01943 863438

Ilkley Badminton Club

Mondays: Gyhll Royd School Ilkley Road, Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7HW. Thursdays: St. Mary’s Bradford Road, Menston LS29 6AE Not for beginners but the club are pleased to develop people who meet minimum playing standards. Friendly and competitive matches Enquiries: Ian Campbell, Club Secretary - 07721 978143

Guiseley Chatterbooks

First Tuesday of every month 3:45 – 4:45 pm Guiseley Library , Otley Road LS20 8AH Monthly book group for children aged 7 to 10 years old. All welcome. Free to join. Enquiries: 01943 872675

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16 Property Matters

HOMEOWNERS BENEFIT IN TOUGH TIMES SAVVY homeowners are reaping the benefits of renting in ever-increasing numbers as they struggle to sell their property in the tough economic climate. More and more people are turning to letting out their home in a bid to find an escape route from the downturn in house buying and difficulty in getting a mortgage.

alternative to those looking for a career break and to go travelling. Most lenders will allow you to rent out your home in these circumstances – but it is important you tell them first and obtain a‘Consent for Lease’ before getting started. It can be a complex process to rent a property so it is vital that you employ a fully-accredited letting agent for ultimate peace of mind. They will ensure all money is protected and that the best customer service standards are adhered to. Look for those that belong to ARLA and display the SAFEagent logo.

With buyers being unable to buy, and sellers finding it difficult to sell, the Leeds rental market has seen a surge in the number of those frustrated homeowners looking to rent out their home and free up some cash.

Using a letting agent can cut out a huge amount of the legwork of renting out your property as they will advertise your property for you, show prospective tenants around, draw up a tenancy agreement, and can deal directly with the tenant on your behalf if you’d prefer to keep things at a distance.

Letting provides a financial lifeline to those who need to relocate because of their job, school or own change in personal circumstances. It is also a handy

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Property Matters: Decor for autumn & beyond. The days are beginning to shorten and summer is coming to a close; now is the perfect time to begin redesigning your interior to combat the colder seasons! As we all begin to huddle inside, it may become apparent that our interior decor fails to produce a cosy, warming atmosphere. But with the tips from this month's list, you can create a calming ambience perfect for autumn and winter!

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Change your curtains & keep out the cold.

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Snug pillows, plush rugs, wrap up in warm blankets.

Little additions to your interior, such as fluffy throw pillows appropriately coloured and patterned for the season, can be enough to perk up your decor. You could throw down a couple of area rugs here and there with warm colours and intricate patterns to make your home feel that extra bit cosy (especially if you have hard-wood floors, your feet will feel fabulous on plush rugs!). And let's not forget the cold, early nights - wrap up in some stylish blankets rather than rack up a ridiculous heating bill, while subtly adding style to your seating area!

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The first signs of autumn are appearing, which means it is time to start preparing for the colder nights and days. If we start with the lawn, continue cutting as necessary with slightly raised mower blades. Then aerate where possible with a garden fork, and rake out all this years old thatch. Take out any remaining dandelions and other weeds with your favourite implement, alternatively a spot weed killer. Then only when the ground is moist, apply an autumn feed to promote healthy root growth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; without making the grass grow long. In the borders, remove the annuals as they finish flowering and turn over the soil to refresh the surface area. This is a good time to plant new daffodil bulbs, with a stunning array of different types and heights.

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Packing a Healthy Lunchbox With the kids back to school, recent reports show the food typically eaten in lunchboxes provide too much fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt. Education Leeds have set standards for packed lunches, based on the national School Food Trust Policy which recommends a healthy packed lunch providing a variety of nutrients from four food groups with a drink;

Starchy Foods

Starchy foods such as bread, potato, pasta couscous, rice or yam provide energy, fibre and minerals. Provide different types of bread, such as pitta bread, wraps, chapattis or bread rolls and try to keep the use of butter or margarine to a minimum. Contrary to the fifth of Scots who recently thought it did jam certainly does not count as one of the five a day and with a 60% sugar content is not recommended as a filling.

Meat and Alternatives

Add some protein such as meat, fish, eggs, beans or pulses to build muscles and provide minerals.

Try to use healthier options such as lean meats such as chicken, turkey or ham, or for cheese opt for soft cheese, edam or cottage cheese. Guidelines also recommend including oily fish such as pilchards or sardines at least once every 3 weeks. Vegetarian options could include a small tupperware contain with some dahl or a bean salad. Quiches are recommend but meat products such as sausage rolls or pastries should only be included on occasion. Watch out too as although nuts are an excellent source of protein, some schools do not allow them due to allergy guidelines.

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Fruit and vegetables

Aim to include at least one portion of fruit and one portion of vegetables. Dried fruit such as apricots, raisins or figs can make for a good alternative to fresh fruit. Finger foods such as cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot or celery sticks are good, especially with a dip such as houmous.

less obvious examples of things to avoid are cereal bars or juice drinks other than ‘pure’ juice drinks. Breadsticks are a good alternative to biscuits whilst, a small bunch of grapes can help with that craving for something sweet. For more suggestions on a healthy packed lunch visit www.healthylunch.org.uk or try one of the local healthy food stores. Sponsored by Trinity Fitness Sports Centre Tel: 0113 283 7155, www.trinityfitness.co.uk

Drink

Many schools will now only allow water to be brought in, but if you are allowed a mini carton of pure fruit juice can make for a good alternative. If you have to supply the water, invest in a good quality drinking bottle so as you can refill it.

Other Ideas for a healthier packed lunch

It’s probably no surprise that chocolate and biscuits are unhealthy and banned in many schools, but

Back to School Back to Fitness Now that the children are back at school it is time to give yourself some consideration. Getting our children to school is the priority but on the way back home give yourself some 'me' time. Start by power walking - this will increase your heart rate and help you to burn calories. As you pass landmarks like lampposts, trees or shops try to increase the pace that you walk and when you feel fitter gradually introduce jogging. If you have another child in a buggy you can still power push the buggy, which will definitely give you a good workout. Consider your posture and keep your chest lifted to avoid slumping forward as this could cause back pain. Use park benches, railings or walls to strengthen your chest and back of arms. Stand arms length away from the wall. Push yourself back and forth

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When Exercise Can Become An Embarrassment A lthoug h exercise is a great idea, it is not without its problems, one of which may be poor bladder control. At some point in their life, one in four women and a considerable number of men will be Valley Clinic’s Gill Brook unfortunate enough to experience leakage of urine. At best, this is an annoyance. At worst, it can cause a great deal of distress and stop people doing what they want, whether that is going for a walk or to the gym, having a dance, or playing with their children or grandchildren. Poor bladder control is not just a problem for older people; it can happen at any age. Women may have symptoms when they are pregnant or have had a baby, as they go through the menopause or after operations such as hysterectomy. Men can also get symptoms, for example, after prostate surgery. Fortunately, the treatment can be very straightforward. Simple exercises carried out over a few months have been shown to cure or greatly improve bladder control in many cases. Gill Brook, a specialist physiotherapist with 26 years of experience treating women and men with bladder control problems, says, “Many people don’t seek help soon enough, if at all, often because they are too embarrassed or because they think nothing can be done.” Gill is now practising from The Valley Clinic in Ilkley, where she offers confidential treatment to those who wish to be seen privately.

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Footloose at Clarke Foley As we look back on an unusually good British Summer, local specialists Footloose Adventure Travel are looking ahead, following an exciting year. For over 15 years Footloose have been organising fully bonded adventures all over the world. Whether you’re looking for a trip with the family, a luxurious treat, off the beaten track exploration or activity packed adventure, the Footloose team have been there, done it and have a wealth of knowledge to share. On Thursday 28th November they will be hosting an evening with travel experts, sharing experiences about family adventures around the world. It’s a free informal event with a drinks reception at 18:30 at the Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley. One of the highlights of the night will be what’s

on offer in tropical Costa Rica. Hear about adventures in the cloud forest, spotting wildlife such as the wonderfully diverse frog population, turtles, sloths and birdlife from hummingbirds to the elusive quetzal. The talk will also cover what’s on offer for the active, from zip wiring to wallowing in hot mud pools below active volcanoes, and dreamy snaps of picture postcard beaches. Places are limited! Reserve yours now by emailing info@footlooseadventure.co.uk.

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Give Nails Unless you’re fortunate enough to have a team of domestic staff at your disposal, or you live in a hotel, your hands and nails will take a daily battering just from everyday life. Washing up, cleaning, gardening, DIY and regular use of chemical products will all take their toll. It’s inevitable that your hands will age but you can take steps to keep them looking good. Here are Covered’s top tips for healthy hands and nails: 1

Keep them moist!

Dry hands don’t look or feel good and if you don’t replace moisture lost in the daily grind you’re heading for trouble. It’s the same for your nails. Choose a moisturising product with sun protection and Retinol, which has antiaging properties. Make sure cuticles and nails get a good lathering, especially if you suffer from brittle nails. 2

Eat smart!

Vitamins A, E, C and B12 are included in many hand care products, and with good reason. These vitamins are essential for rebuilding skin tissue and keeping nails (and hair) super-strong. Supplements are available off the shelf but the best way to ensure you get all the vitamins needed is to maintain a healthy, balanced diet.

Strengthen & Protect!

There are strengtheners that you paint on that can toughen talons but they should be used in addition to good nail care, not instead of. Rub in olive oil or petroleum jelly to help strengthen nails and cuticles. Although not always practical, wearing gloves whilst doing chores is the best way to protect your digits.

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Trim & File – don’t bite!

You should follow the natural curve of your fingers when trimming nails, rounded tips look far more elegant than severe square tips anyway. Use a fine textured nail file and move it in one direction only to help prevent splitting. If you do split a nail then don’t bite – trim and file. Biting may damage the nail bed and you may end up with a bacterial or fungal infection.

Remove The Risk!

Applying polish does help strengthen nails and, let’s face it, if you want a glam look then you’ve get to get some varnish on! Be careful when removing though - try to limit the application

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GUISELEY Conservatives Say Goodbye to Steward Last month Rawdon and Guiseley Conservative Club held a farewell party in honour of retiring steward Vic Thompson, leaving after nineteen years’ service. Chairman Brian Hall is pictured presenting Vic with an engraved tankard and cheque in appreciation. They are flanked by Club Secretary Jenny Miller and Pauline Dixon. Vic has retired to Yeadon and is looking forward to enjoying more foreign holidays where he can bask in the sun. Vic’s replacement is Fiona Russell, from Cookridge, who is being joined and supported by husband Rob and their family.

If you don’t know anyone to sign you in on the Wishing to give Vic a special send off, the club evening, then why not think about joining? booked live cabaret singer Sasha, from Barnsley Under £20 for the year with real ales for as little - Barnsley has a very strong tradition of live club as £2.50 a pint. entertainment and Sasha certainly wasn’t shy while belting out classics like Life is a Cabaret and All That Jazz. The popularity of live entertainment on the evening has encouraged the club to commit to more of the same on as many Saturdays as they can. Do you have a social club you’d like mentioning? Forthcoming acts include Roy Thomas (28 Sept), It’s only three months to Christmas… and Sam Reece (26 Oct).

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Ilkley Civic Society Ilkley Civic Society is dedicated to conserving and raising awareness of Ilkley’s heritage. A visible manifestation is the blue plaque scheme, like that on Ilkley Playhouse, inaugurated in 2006 by actor Timothy West. Another is the series of heritage walks organised each summer, each one an eyeopener as to the significance of sites we pass daily. Much research goes on behind the scenes and careful scrutiny of planning applications covers all aspects of heritage – trees as well as buildings. The society works with other relevant groups, from the Design Statement to Ilkley Community against Speeding, and is in frequent touch with Ilkley Parish Council. It offers awards commending environmental improvements, conservation and design and is actively involved in maintaining community transport services, such as the “hopper” bus. Monthly meetings take place in winter, free of charge, at indoor venues – though there is a

Alex Cockshott leading a heritage walk around Heathcote. ICS hopes that the house, designed by Edwin Lutyens, will return to residential use

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Fifty youngsters were put through their paces in Priesthorpe’s gym by Leeds Rhinos coaching staff.

Rhinos on the Loose in Calverley Leeds Rugby Foundation is a cooperative community venture between the two codes - Leeds Rhinos (Rugby League) and Leeds Carnegie (Rugby Union). With the two codes chasing a similarly shaped ball, you have to wonder why there aren’t more initiatives around. But, although there has been talk about Wigan Warriors forming a similar collaboration with Sale Sharks, LRF is still the only of its kind in the whole world.

Ryan Bailey and Brett Delaney were just two of the Rhinos stars that dropped in to lead training sessions – and sign autographs

During the school holidays, throughout north Leeds and beyond, LRF held a range of one day seminars and weeklong events in schools and sports clubs. Not only for the two codes of rugby, but also other activities as diverse as dance and cheerleading – with the potential of joining the Rhinostones, of course. Covered dropped in on one such weeklong event at Priesthorpe High School, which is also a Specialist Sports College. There, around twenty youngsters were majoring as majorettes with thirty more being put through a routine of league tactics and training. Leeds Rugby Foundation is a charitable trust committed to delivering the three core values of Sport, Health and Education among the community, especially to schools and junior clubs - leedsrugbyfoundation.org

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Raising the Roof 50 + Event To Support St Gemma’s for Charity! A newly formed choir of men from throughout Leeds is set to take Leeds Town Hall by storm on Sunday 13 October in a stunning gala performance in aid of Help for Heroes. Sing For Heroes! was launched by Leeds Male Voice Choir with the aim of taking a group of men with varying ranges of musical experience and turning them into a choir in 12 weeks. Award winning choral conductor Will Prideaux appealed for volunteers for the charity concert. Will has been impressed with the hard work and dedication the choir has shown, telling Covered: “The men of Yorkshire have really stepped up to the plate. We had over sixty men involved from throughout Leeds - a great mix of men from different backgrounds and ages ranging from 19 to 82“. Rehearsing weekly over a 12 week period Will explains things have come together fairly easily: “There were a lot of guys who’d never sung at all so it was all about helping them find their voices and learning to sing together as a group. Week after week, the standard has been terrific.” Help for Heroes is a charity formed to help those who have been wounded in Britain’s current conflicts. As the concert approaches Will is working with the choir to polish the feature pieces of the concert. The men of Sing for Heroes will be joined by members of Peterborough and Leeds Male Voice Choirs with over 200 men performing. There will be something for everyone with a mix of chart hits, songs from musicals, operatic choruses and even some pieces with a special Yorkshire flavour. The Sing for Heroes concert takes place on Sunday 13 October and tickets are available via www. leedsconcertseason.com by telephoning the Leeds City Council Box Office on 0113 224 3801

The Local Leeds & Bradford 50 Plus show is being held at the Pudsey Civic Hall on Friday 18th October 2013. It is a great day out supporting St Gemma’s Hospice. The event is for local over 50’s to go along and have a day out with a difference, whilst helping to raise awareness for St Gemma’s. On the day visitors can expect live cooking demonstrations with tasters, Elvis tribute, charity fun casino raising funds for St Gemma’s, a wine tasting area, there will be a Zumba and light fitness area for people to join in. Lots of free information for people over 50 will be available too. All the shows are free once inside, people can pre book for complimentary tickets on 01204 398234 or simply turn up on the day and pay £2 which is donated to the Hospice.

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Otley Boot Scores with Ilkley Cycling Club In the last issue of Covered we extolled the virtue of local car boot sales as the greenest form of recycling, where otherwise unwanted goods can be turned into cash and put to further use. Greg and Claire Jessop of Ilkley Cycling Club (pictured) thought they’d give one a go and couldn’t agree more. Nudged by Covered in the direction of Otley Sunday afternoon boot, the cycling devotees and first-time visitors were able to pick up a quantity of authentic highend cycling kit directly from “the mother of a wellknown local professional cyclist”.

The summer and early autumn boot sale season is drawing to a close. Make the most of them while you can. Otherwise, weather permitting, Otley Boot is all year round.

BURLEY GARDENERS’ ASSOCIATION Burley Gardeners' Association (BGA) meet throughout the year, usually on the second Thursday of the month (entry for non-members is £1). BGA activities include: holding an Annual Show, organising Burley in Bloom, visits to a local garden in the summer, holding plant sales and publishing a newsletter. Members of BGA can also attend meetings of Ilkley Gardeners' Association. New members are always welcome to join BGA and they are currently looking to recruit Committee Members. Further information is available from Chairman Angus MacIntosh on 01943 862750.

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Finance Matters In this column Editor Chris Barnham investigates financial issues that might affect the residents of this area.

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The economy seems to be slowly recovering, so is this a good time to invest? The answer to this question is complicated, but also in other ways really quite simple. In all the time since the crash of late 2008 there have been numerous commentators warning of impending collapse, and urging potential investors to either hold back or to transfer into something considered “safe” such as property or gold. Were they right? Well property has continued to stagnate (except for highly speculative London houses) and gold has fallen by 17% so far this year, compared to growth in the FTSE 250 since January of 20% at the time of writing. The growth hasn’t been smooth, but then it never is. So is now the time to invest? The key is to ignore the commentators, because they are as often wrong as they are right. Even professional advisors don’t know for sure what will happen, though they do know that taking on some risk tends to pay off over time, with shares having historically outperformed pretty much everything else over most five year periods. The best ones are often those who know what they don’t know, and diversify portfolios accordingly. Good advisors understand that investments don’t exist in a vacuum. You are investing for a reason, as a savings plan for growth, for income, maybe just to keep ahead of inflation. There may be tax and liquidity questions, a specific goal or something more general. It is your circumstances that are key, not the views of journalists eager to make their name.

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Burley Summer Festival The Burley Summer Festival began five years ago, with prime mover Sylvia Tilford chairing a committee of local volunteers. It is now a major feature in the village calendar, running over 9 days in August with sometimes more than a dozen events a day. This year there was music (from gospel singing to opera), sport, dance, zumba and cycling. And of course there was all manner of food and drink on offer. Young children were catered for at play sessions, there was a penalty shoot-out for the in-betweeners and angling for 12-16s. Opera and chamber music events were a sell-out, as was the Murder Mystery evening put on by Burley Theatre Group. The Red Lion runs a series of events all week long, as can be seen from their notice board. This year, the scarecrow competition (with a film theme) was a runaway success, with 101 entries and 1000 trail sheets sold, allowing some £600 to be donated to Festival funds. The weather played its part in attracting visitors. On the first Sunday, 18 August, the Red Lion car park saw 3500 visitors to its Food and Drink Market and an estimated 5000 visited the Classic Vehicles Show at Burley Cricket Club. This Show was part of the first Festival, the brainchild of Harvey Bosomworth who had an interest in classic cars. This year, it attracted 320 entries in various classes, many from local exhibitors but a number from as far afield as Sheffield and York. It raised £1600 in donations – a splendid result. The festival is not-for-profit, all proceeds being ploughed back and defraying the costs of the myriad free events. As Covered goes to press, planning for the 2014 Burley Summer Festival is getting under way. Anyone interested in suggesting an event or volunteering their services should contact Festival Secretary Sylvia Tilford on 01943 863218 or s.tilford@btinternet.com or Chairman Cllr Chris Hill on hillwdale@talktalk.net

Silsden Town Band was one of the many entertainments, here outdoors on the first Sunday

One of many imaginative scarecrows

Butterfly Bakery of Cookridge offered mouth-watering delicacies at the Food and Drink Market

The Classic vehicles Show, with 320 entries and 5000 visitors, is a flagship event. The vehicles on display came in all shapes, sizes and vintages.

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60 years of Ilkley Flower Show Ilkley’s Flower Show celebrated its Diamond Jubilee on 24 August with 50 exhibitors displaying an array of talents in flower arranging, vegetable cultivation, art, photography, craftwork, baking and preserves. There was an encouraging number of entries from children – the gardeners of tomorrow. Some 300 visitors enjoyed the results. The show benefited from a great deal of local support; businesses and individuals contributed

A display of generous special prizes

Mike Cunningham, dahlia judge

special prizes in cash and in kind – always an incentive to entries. Lishman’s of Ilkley and Clevedon Restaurant, Ben Rhydding, provided a delicious lunch for judges and helpers on very favourable terms. Dahlia judge Mike Cunningham from Keighley was especially appreciative of the Clevedon dark chocolate and Armagnac tart, expertly dispensed by caterer-inchief Sylvia Mann. Next year’s show date will be announced shortly. What we do know already are the categories for the photography classes, commemorating 1914 and WWI. They will be: Shot at Dawn, Fallen and (in the novice section) In Flight.

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Otley Courthouse 2013 Autumn Season has begun! The Otley Courthouse Autumn Programme has burst into life and below we highlight just some of the fabulous performances on offer in October. One of the standout theatrical highlights of the entire season is Winston on the Run by Fol Espoir Theatre on Friday 4th October. This production wowed audiences at last year’s Edinburgh festival and the Courthouse is delighted that Freddie Machin, writer and performer will be delivering a post-show Q and A. The show is based on letters, photographs and archive material from Winston Churchill’s early adulthood and Freddie Machin’s presentation will reveal how he used this material to bring the story to the stage (tickets £8/6 in advance or £9/£7 on the door) The very next day at the Courthouse the offer is something very different! On Saturday October 5th at 8pm the Monster Ceilidh Band will bring their outrageously foot-stomping tunes and their quirky beats and attitude to ignite the Courthouse dance floor! They are on something of a crusade to bring a powerfully modern and un-patronising approach to ceilidh music – dance music which has its feet in the heritage and tradition of the British Isles, something not to be missed! (tickets £8/£6 in advance, £9/£7 on the door) On Saturday 12 October BBC Radio 2, 6music and Glastonbury presenter Mark Radcliffe brings his new band Foes to the Courthouse for an evening of songs and stories. Featuring mandolin, accordion and whistles, the Foes create a rich folky stew to back

Winston on the Run

up the inimitable observations of one of radio’s most approachable misanthropes. With a broadcasting career stretching back to the late seventies, it sometimes seems as if Radcliffe has been on-air for the whole of our adult lives so why not come along and share an evening with him in person (tickets £9/£7 in advance or £10/£8 on the door) To find out more about these and all the other events, pop into the Courthouse to pick up a copy of the brochure, or visit www.otleycourthouse.org.uk. Don’t forget you can also ‘follow’ ‘otleycourthouse’ on twitter and ‘like’ their facebook page. Box Office 01943 467466.

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Off the beaten track at the Ilkley Literature Festival Disappointed that the big names are sold out? Bewildered at the sheer scale of the thing? Covered brings you a short guide to some events you may not have considered, but which might be very good value. First, the poets. Ted Hughes was a major influence on fellow Yorkshireman, Simon Armitage, who discusses Hughes’ and his own work on 5 October. Ian McMillan is a familiar voice to BBC radio listeners. On 16 October, he travels down lesstrodden literary roads in search of lost writers, in the company of multi-instrumentalist Clare Salaman. Two 20th century cultural icons bring new work to the Festival. On 11 October, Melvyn Bragg, presenter of ITV’s South Bank Show, has Grace and Mary, the moving story of a loving son trying to help his ageing mother retain her memory and rediscover her own mother, whom she scarcely knew. On 17 October, Barry Norman, frontman of BBC’s Film Programme, presents See You in the Morning, a candid autobiographical account of life, love and bereavement. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is well known to Festival-goers. On 11 October he has an afternoon slot, presenting his Fruit Every Day – an attempt to encourage us to be more imaginative in cooking with fruit. Pork with peaches and sage, venison stew with damsons and plenty more! An out-of-town event on 14 October sees Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne at Leeds Grammar School (Alwoodley). Riding the Storm is an inspirational account of adversity and its aftermath. More optimism on 19 October, when Kevin Fong of Channel 4’s Trauma: A&E presents Extremes, his account of the way cutting-edge medicine is pushing back at the limits of human survival. Later the same day, at Harewood House, Barry Millington and Peter Conrad explore Wagner and Verdi, in this bi-centenary year of the two most influential composers of the 19th century. There will be live musical illustrations by gifted professional performers from Young Opera Venture, followed by drinks in the State Dining

Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall will be at Kings Hall at 2pm on 11 October, followed by Melvyn Bragg at 7.30pm Sarah Dunant was a welcome visitor in 2006. This year she presents Blood and Beauty, a saga of the Borgias

Room. Another performance not to be missed is at Otley Courthouse on 20 October. Acclaimed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Showstoppers will improvise an all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy from scratch – incorporating suggestions from the audience. Bookings for all events by phone on 01943 816714 or online at ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk.

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NEWS FROM SAFE HAVEN A microwave isn’t a cooker but to some it is the best they can hope for. Imagine if, every night, your evening meal were one that was zapped this way. Many people have to accept second best not just for a day but for what seems eternity. Imagine never really having the meal of your dreams but just waiting to see what is set before you and having to be happy with just that. We are all accustomed to choice by now…what would you like for tea darling …oh I’ll have fish and chips please…oh I’ll run down to the chippy for you then…Yes this is a typical scenario, but for too many this is only a stretch of the imagination… the price of a packet of fish and chips might need to feed a family of six on a budget for a week. You may laugh at this but it’s true for many families at the moment. We give out our food parcels regularly now and there isn’t room for luxury, they have to be eked out to fill the families we are helping. You know when you are well off, it’s when you can

read this and feel smug ‘cos we’re alright …this can’t happen to us … can it? Oh don’t be too sure! It’s a shame when somebody falls into ‘the category’ but its ok we’re financially secure, today. When a family comes to us we stretch our imaginations to fit God’s own, but He says NO… yours are too small to fit mine into, enter only …into my imagination and I will do the rest. He works here WITH US as we allow Him not by rhyme or reason but because He has asked us to. Will you stretch yourself to allow Him to function to greater extent and help more people not have to enter said ‘category’, but merely enter Love and all it’s richest of blessings? Till next time God Bless

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Want to learn a language? Brush up your skills? Gone are the days when the English abroad just said it all again, louder... So September is the time to think about honing or adding to your skills, one of which must be languages. And there is plenty on offer in the Wharfe Valley. Daytime sessions include the Cercle Français for French, Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 and Wednesdays 10-12 at Clarke-Foley in Ilkley. Italian for Holidays is at the same venue on a Wednesday afternoon, 2-4pm. French conversation takes place on Friday mornings at 10am at the Riverside Hotel in Ilkley. Otley Prince Henry’s Language College offers structured evening classes from Chinese to Turkish and British sign Language. Ilkley’s Club Francophone du Wharfedale has a programme of monthly events at Saint John’s Church, Ben Rhydding, including French theatre, the EphrussiRothschild Collection, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring and food and wine tastings. A presentation in French, followed by questions and discussion over a glass of wine – how painless is that? The Wharfedale German Circle has a similar programme and also offers events specifically aimed at students from European countries living over here and often working as language teaching assistants in schools.

The Rotary Club of Otley Chevin: working for the community at home and abroad The Rotary Club of Otley Chevin has been going some twenty years. Now with 32 members, it is very much involved with community projects. Environmental Officer Bryan Kitching told Covered that a recent litter pick on the Otley by-pass had generated 30 bags of rubbish. The group – in association with Otley in Bloom – planted bulbs along the same stretch last year and plan more ready for next spring. Another initiative has been the fight against car crime; supported by the police, group members have given out awareness-raising cards in car parks on the Chevin and as far afield as Golden Acre, earning the thanks of MP Greg Mulholland.

Tastings are a feature of Club Francophone’s programme. Here committee member Julie Ellis demonstrates delicious tartes à la française

Contact details as follows: Clarke-Foley Centre 01943 607016 Riverside Hotel 01943 607338 Prince Henry’s Grammar School 01943 850978 Club Francophone du Wharfedale 01943 603432 Wharfedale German Circlewww.germancircle.ilkley.org Tidying up the Otley bypass. L-R David Johnson, Bryan Kitching and Stewart Angus.

and the Sand Dams water conservation project in Africa. The Club distributes Dictionaries for Life in local schools and involves them in their Shelter Box and Aqua Box campaigns, creating survival kits to help crisis-hit areas abroad.

The Club meets on Monday evenings at Chevin Lodge, for a meal followed by a guest speaker. Fundraising activities during the year include a sports dinner and carol-singing and occasional outings are Fund-raising is central to activities, averaging arranged – the next is a visit to the Jaguar factory. £10 000 a year. A recent Golf Day raised £2500, New members are actively encouraged, ladies allowing contributions to be made to a new Scout included, and anyone interested should contact Rod HQ in Otley as well as to the Polio Plus campaign Cam on 0113 2571386.

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The eyesore of the derelict Tesco site greets residents on a daily basis and is distinctly unimpressive to visitors arriving in Ilkley by train

Planning madness in Guiseley and Ilkley Guiseley and Ilkley are both under threat from planners, though for different reasons. In Guiseley, the issue is housing and more housing and the subsequent huge pressure on infrastructure. The A65 was already declared at capacity several years ago and it is hard to see how that can be relieved. Train travel? Not at peak periods; people are already driving to Menston from Guiseley for an even chance of boarding a train. As for a seat – forget it. Schools are full too, with projects to create more places causing much public concern as to suitability. Guiseley residents objecting to further house building have the support of local councillors, who emphasise the need for Leeds to have a 15-year plan in order to counter the arguments of developers. As one councillor commented, “developers have us by the throat at the moment”. They know people want to move in to the area and are regularly successful in appeals against planning refusal. As were Tesco in Ilkley three years ago. They have renewed their application to build a superstore on the Mayfield Road site and moved some plant in there in mid-August. This in spite of the fact that Ilkley and adjacent villages now have even more retail choices, that the A65 into Ilkley is heavily congested – especially at weekends – and that access to the site

Reprieved! Ilkley’s traditional workshops in back Nelson Road

will still be via residential roads of high-density housing, totally unsuitable for a stream of traffic and large delivery vehicles. This development also goes against the recognition by Tesco, along with other major chains, that megastores are not the way forward. Let’s hope Bradford will reject the plans – again – and that the inevitable appeal will take some notice of what local people want. The good news is that Bradford has indeed refused planning permission to turn some of Ilkley’s last remaining workshops into housing. It was felt that overlooking of residential property and pressure on traffic and parking facilities would be detrimental if the buildings in Back Nelson Road were developed. A welcome reprieve for artist Joy Godfrey, glassmaker Christine Bailey and woodworker Ken Jacquiery – and a reason to hope for the residents of Mayfield Road and the adjoining terraces.

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Cool Canines and Fabulous Felines!

or cramming clothes on your feline is a big nono, as it’ll disorientate them. But why not go for customising their collar with a beautiful little bow or ribbon? Much like bandanas for dogs, these can often be bought already attached to the collar, so there’s no fuss for you or your puss!

Love your precious pooch or pretty little kitty? Think they’re just the cutest? Well, why not show off just how adorable they can be? There are hundreds of accessories and clothing on the market that will not only perk up your pets’ appearance but also provide helpful benefits, such as keeping them warm or improving temperament! We’ve covered a few accessories/clothes that we think would look simply stunning on your pets!

Bandana for your buddy!

Cool, casual, and comes right with a collar – this little accessory looks great on any breed of dog. It adds style to an otherwise boring collar and provides personality to your pooch’s look without any tantrums being thrown to get it off – they’ll barely even notice you added anything!

Ribbons for kittens

Let’s face it, there’s little else you’ll manage to get on your cat without them having a literal hissy fit. With their delicate frame, over-accessorising

Sweaters for the small ones

Particularly for short-cropped fur and small breeds of dogs (such as Chihuahuas, Greyhounds, and a lot of Terrier and Pinscher breeds), providing them with that extra bit of warmth during the cold seasons is a necessity. The special little guys need extra love and care to keep them happy and healthy all year 'round!

Calming coats for canines

ThunderShirts are specialised coats designed for helping dogs with numerous types of anxieties, such as fear of thunder, separation issues, and anti-social problems. The ThunderShirt applies gentle pressure to your dog which creates a constant calming effect – a great way to treat nervousness without the use of medication or extensive training; even veterinarians vote it as the most effective way to counteract these issues! You can get all sorts of designs and patterns (even your pet’s name!) on this snazzy and incredibly beneficial coat!

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Whether it's because of health issues, because it's a recently-adopted rescue dog, or your pup just doesn't like being approached, some dogs need space. YellowDogUK is a fantastic project dedicated to raising awareness of this - it encourages owners to attach some yellow accessory to their dog, letting other walkers know that they should keep their distance. YellowDogUK has a whole array of specialised yellow-wear for dogs, perfect for clearly indicating your dog needs a bit of room. Visit www.yellowdoguk.co.uk for professional information, testimonials, and the shop for specialised items!

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Animal Magic at Thackray Medical Museum Visitors to Thackray Medical Museum will be able to meet a PAT (Pets As Therapy) Dog, a Hearing Dog or a Guide Dog, as well as taking part in animal crafts. Animal Magic takes place at the museum on 21 and 28 September between 10am and 3pm and activities are free with museum admission.

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This will be a chance for visitors to meet these remarkable animals and find out more about how the dogs are trained and the respective charities and their work. Liz Egan, Acting Learning and Outreach Manager told Covered: “Animals have been used for a long time to help people with a visual or hearing impairment or to visit people in care homes. This will be a chance, especially for children, to understand the work of these wonderful animals and I am really looking forward to meeting them”. The Thackray Medical Museum, based in Leeds is a completely unique visitor attraction. Formerly the Leeds Union Workhouse, the museum is now one of the UK’s largest medical museums. With nine interactive galleries, the fascinating exhibitions tell a story that affects us all. The museum runs a year round programme of family activities and events with a different theme every month. Activities take place Monday to Friday during school holidays and every Saturday during term time. For information on the visiting dogs, specific times and more information about the museum visit: www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk

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