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Lies, fibs and whoppers 06 food & drink

The other day I got a letter from the TV Licencing people.

They were disappointed because I didn’t appear to have a TV licence. As I hadn’t answered their letters someone would be sent to see me. They went on to say that if I didn’t have a TV, please let them know and they would update their records. However they were still going to come and visit me to check! So they secretly think i’m watching a TV without a licence. So this official letter is in fact a fib, a lie, a whopper, call it whatever you will.

The law used to take a very serious view of fibs, whoppers, etc. Nowadays organisations tend to fib a lot.

Explanations of why they do things tend not to be the real reasons. “Your conversations are recorded for training purposes”, means “we are recording it for our benefit and will use it if needed for our benefit”. If you need it you can bet your life they won’t be able to find it.

Health and Safety is also taken in vain these days if an organisation can’t be bothered continuing some service or another. At a hospital recently “health and safety” was claimed as a reason for having no waiting area magazines! Are we really thought of as that stupid? Can we not be communicated honestly with?

Letters marked ‘Most Important Open Immediately’ turn out to be promotional bumf from an insurance company or the like.

It’s plain old lying and that’s supposed to be illegal.

However in law you can only be compensated for something you have lost. You might not like being lied to but you haven’t actually lost anything during the process so the law can’t assist. What we really need is more ethics and morality!

By John Wilson • Look out for my column next month.

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Hello and welcome to this month’s edition of Covered.

Things are hotting up for the summer which means we’ve plenty of outdoor activities to attend, support and report. We’re usually the only ‘community’ publication at these events and we try to support as many as possible, either by being there or by including details in our pages. Get in touch if you’re an organiser – we’ll do our best to drum up more support for you if we can. Please try to give us as much notice as you can – we’re a monthly publication, so no point in telling us the day before your event happens! If you’re looking for something to do over the next month or so take a look at the many and varied options on our Diary Dates pages.

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We took a trip to The Woolpack in Esholt for this month’s Food & Drink feature; many of you will know it well as the pub of the same name in TV’s Emmerdale. Much has changed there since the cameras left, and it’s recently been refurbished – well worth a visit if you can. If Emmerdale is a staple of your TV week – take a look at P31 – we caught up with some of the cast members at Carnegie Stadium on 9th June, they were happy to pose for our photographer.

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If you’ve given thought to extending your home, take a look at this month’s Property Matters section for some solid advice. I’m more at home tapping the keys on my laptop than I am banging in a nail (or whatever the technical term is!), so if you’re like me you’ll be pleased to know that there are plenty of very good trades-people advertising in this month’s edition. It’s always best to use local companies when you can!

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The Woolpack at Esholt is perhaps best known as THE Woolpack, of Yorkshire Television’s ‘Emmerdale’ fame, since the popular TV soap opera used this village between Shipley and Guiseley to film it’s outside broadcasts from 1976 to 1996. The TV cameras may have long since moved out, to a purpose built village on the Harewood Estate, but the original Woolpack still stands and is thriving.

Having undergone a major £50,000 refurbishment, the pub reopened it’s doors in March this year under new management, and we went along to check out the new look and menu.

The Woolpack New owners, Glenn and Caroline Royston, have a long history of managing pubs including within the Yorkshire Dales, and they explained that they were keen to rid The Woolpack of the former pine wood and green décor and return it to it’s former glory as a traditional, English country inn serving good, home cooked food and cask ales. The new interior is warm and welcoming with traditional stone floors, dark wood and tasteful red furnishings. Deceptively large inside, there is a large main seating area with

a smaller, separated dining area to the rear, which is ideal for small family parties. There are a good variety of trails in the stunning countryside around Esholt village and, with this in mind, there is also a room for ramblers and cyclists to enjoy a pint and a pie, whilst perusing the walls, which are adorned with ‘Emmerdale’ memorabilia, past and present.

All of the staff are local and this seems to add to the friendly feel of The Woolpack, with plenty

New owners, Glenn and Caroline Royston

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“The Woolpack is a good place to stop and refresh yourself whilst enjoying the peaceful country pace ”

of tourists and visitors asking for directions and recommendations.

Village resident, Clair Thrippleton, is Head Chef and has vast experience, previously working at Cellar V in Guiseley for many years. She now works alongside Glenn in the kitchen to produce an extensive range of hearty, freshly prepared food, the most popular dish being the steak pie. There are also lighter meals and sandwiches available if you should wish to save space for dessert, and the Sunday roast is always popular, with a choice of meats locally sourced from the Aire/ Wharfe Valley. Special dietary requests can be catered for with advance notice and bookings are also recommended at busier times and for larger parties.

Coach trips are still welcomed to Esholt with visitors coming from as far afield as Finland, but 48 hours notice is required for dining in The Woolpack in such instances, as the village can see up to 4 coaches per day at busier times. Theme nights are a new addition to The Woolpack too with the first evening being planned at the time of writing; a Spanish tapas evening with a live flamenco guitarist. This will be shortly followed by a special Father’s Day Sunday menu, which again had a generous and varied choice of dishes to suit most tastes.

The pair responsible for

thepopular dishes - Clair and Glenn

So, whether you want to enjoy a ramble and take in the countryside air around Esholt or take the kids to meet friendly Farmer James and his animal family at nearby St Leonards’ Farm Park, or maybe you just want to photograph yourself drinking Amos Brearly’s favourite ‘Emmerdale’ beer, The Woolpack is a good place to stop and refresh yourself whilst enjoying the peaceful, country pace. When you’re sat outside, listening to the birdsong and the distant hum of the tractors it really is extraordinary to think that you’re only such a short distance from a main road, with Shipley and Guiseley only 10 minutes away at either side.

The Woolpack is open from 11am – 11pm, 7 days a week and further details can be found on the website www. thewoolpackesholt.co.uk, or on their facebook page.

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Ingredients

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2 tbsp beef dripping 1 Onion 2-3 Eggs 6 oz Plain Flour 6 fl oz Milk

Yorkshire Puddings Whisk together equal quantities of eggs, plain flour and milk, approximately three quarters of a pint of each, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Melt the beef dripping in medium sized pudding tins in oven at 200 degrees Celsius, until the fat is smoking. Pour the mixed batter quickly into tins, approximately half an inch in each, and place in oven. Cook for 5 minutes before turning down oven to 150 degrees Celsius and cooking for a further 15 minutes, until risen and golden brown. Serve with rich gravy made from meat juices and caramelized onions.

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1kg stewing steak Knob of Butter 10 oz Plain flour Onion chopped Mushrooms chopped Pint of ale 4 oz butter Salt and pepper Egg for glazing

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4 eggs Half pint cream 2oz sugar 100 mls Cointreau Seville oranges Buttered white bread Sultanas and mixed peel Marmalade Crème Fraiche to serve Fresh mint to serve

Steak and Ale Pie with Onions and Mushrooms

Seville Orange and Cointreau Bread and Butter Pudding

Seal one kilogram of stewing steak in a large saucepan with enough butter, seasoning and flour to make a roux.

Add chopped onions and mushrooms and then 1 pint of ale and enough stock to cover the meat. Simmer for 2 hours until the meat is tender. Place in a pie dish before topping with shortcrust pastry, made with 8 oz of the plain flour, butter, seasoning and enough water added to make a dough.

Roll out pastry on a floured surface, top the pie dish, glaze with a beaten egg and bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown. Served with chunky chips, seasonal vegetables and rich onion gravy.

Grease a pie dish or ramekin with butter.

Line with buttered bread and sprinkle with sultanas and dry mixed peel, before adding orange segments. Next soak with Crème Anglaise and repeat the layering process until the dish is full. To make the Crème Anglaise whisk together the eggs, cream, sugar and Cointreau. The final layer should be Crème Anglaise.

Cook in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes before glazing with hot marmalade and serving with Crème Fraiche topped with citrus fruit garnish and fresh mint.

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Ingredients: Buy Local “The chef takes pride in using only locally sourced ingredients”. Possibly the most clichéd phrase in restaurant ‘reviews’. Restaurants often pay for reviews in magazines so they’re not always a reliable appraisal - the writer is of course obliged to speak highly of their client’s culinary capabilities.

Although reviews may be disingenuous, it’s clear that ‘locally sourced ingredients’ have huge benefits for us – environmentally, economically and, most importantly in their appearance and taste. If you do get chance, bypass the supermarket for once

and give your local independent producers a try you’ll be surprised at the range of products on offer at markets and Farm Shops. It makes sense to everyone that a leg of Lamb born, raised and slaughtered locally will taste better than one that has traveled (in shrink-wrap) from New Zealand. Travel is great for people, but not produce.

We’re blessed with some great options for picking up local food ingredients so there’s no need to travel 30 miles into the countryside for genuine, organic local produce. Try going along to your local Farmers Market or Farm Shop – here’s a few destinations to get you started.

FARMERS MARKETS Horsforth Farmers Market

Headingley Farmers Market

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

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

Chapel Allerton Farmers Market

Otley Farmers Market

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

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

Oakwood Farmers Market

Kirkstall Deli Market

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

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)

Briggate Farmers & Craft Market

Grassington Farmers Market

1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am-16.00pm Briggate, Leeds City Centre

3rd Sunday of every Month Grassington Village Centre, North Yorkshire. BD23 5LB

FARM SHOPS Crag House Farm

None Go Bye Farm Shop

Elmsley’s Farm Shop

The Local Pantry

Lane End Farm Shop

Tomlinson’s Farm Shop

Otley Old Road, Cookridge, LS16 7NH. TEL: 0113 2303600

Greenside Farm, Warm Lane, Yeadon, LS19 7DW TEL: 0113 250 3060

Tong Lane, Bradford, BD4 0SF TEL: 01274 684300

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Otley Old Rd, Horsforth LS18 5HZ. TEL:0113 284 2206

Harrogate Rd, Otley, LS21 2PS. TEL: 0113 203 7361

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Pencil It In! Diary Dates ILKLEY ART CLUB

The Clarke Foley Centre, Cuncliff Road, Ilkley.

Tuesdays from 7.30 p.m. There is a full and varied programme and membership is now open.

For more information please contact Paul Shaw on 07771754605 or paul@miltonfurniture.com

The Village Green Fair The Salem Hall & ‘Green’ Main Street, Burley-inWharfedale. LS29 7DG Saturday 13th July 11am – 4:30pm Free entry – all welcome. The fair promotes local ‘green’ businesses and BIW village venues. Arts & Crafts, Recycled & Vintage, Vintage Themed Café, Plants & Planters, Local Food, Music and much more.

Otley Community Fair Prince Henry’s Grammar School Farnley Lane, Otley, LS21 2BB 27th June 4pm – 7pm A packed event with the best of local arts, crafts, foods & fun.

Local businesses and potential stall holders are invited to get involved in this exciting event. All enquiries should be directed to Laraine Barnes, Chair, Prince Henry's Association via email : larainebarnes@aol.com

Menston Art Club

Kirklands Community Centre Menston, LS29 6HT Enquiries: Sue Brearly – 0113 2501096

Menston Parish Church Scottish Dancing Group

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.

2nd & 4th Thursdays (except July & August) 19.45 - 21.30.

Burley Art Club

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

Burley Wildlife Group

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

Good Neighbours

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.

Ladies Group

Burley in Wharfedale Enquires: Linda Nelson – 01943 863715 Members enjoy a mix of speakers, demonstrations, outings and social events.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday evening of most months, usually in the Parish Centre at 8.00pm. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Wharfedale & District Aeromodeller’s Club Salem Hall, Main Street Burley in Wharfedale Enquiries: Chairman John Horton 01943 863438 Meeting place: Salem Hall: first Friday of each month 8pm Control-line flying each Sunday.

Juniors and beginners welcome

Guiseley Chatterbooks

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

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

Ilkley Badminton Club

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

Otley Street Festival Sun. 22 July 2012. 11am till Late Location: Market place, Market Street and Newmarket

Otley Street Festival is a fun day out for all the family with all kinds of attractions to keep everyone amused! Attractions include stiltwalkers, a bouncy castle, Punch & Judy, a living statue, rotary “splash the rat” the fire brigade with one of their engines, and many more!

Contact: 01943 463353 or visit http://otleystreetfestival.wordpress. com for more info.

Rings at The Craft Centre and Design Gallery

Tuesdays - Saturdays: 10:00am 5:00pm. Last day: Sat 29-6-13 Location: City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AB, LS1 3AB This annual exhibition of rings showcases the work of ten fabulous

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jewellers, highlighting some of the unique rings made by UK designers today!

Contact: craftcentre-leeds@ btconnect.com or www. craftcentreleeds.co.uk

Free Jam

Sun. 21st July 2013. Doors open: 7:00pm Location: The Bierkeller Leeds, 1 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QL Bring your friends and instruments down to the Bierkeller for a fun and relaxed open mic evening, hosted by The Reeds! All welcome to take part or to watch and enjoy!

Free entry! Must be over 18.

Contact: Call 0113 243 2300 or email info@thebierkeller.com

Otley Walking Festival

Sat. 22 June - Sun. 30 June 2013.

The Otley Walking Festival varies short town centre walks, to extensive moorland hikes! There is a choice of walks for each day, so whatever your walking ability and interests, you will easily be able to find something to suit you!

Contact: otleywalkingfestival@ mail.com, or visit: www. otleywalkingfestival.btck.co.uk. for full details.

Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza

Sun. 8 September. 10:00am 4:00pm.

Location: 6 Pearson's Buildings, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3BQ Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza attracts over 500 vehicles, with everything from large steam engines to push bikes.

It also features entertainment, children’s attractions and trade stands. All profits from the Extravaganza go to the Otley Town Mayor’s 20 x 20 Charity Appeal, raising money for 20 local charities and organisations.

ADMISSION: ADULT £3.00 CONCESSIONS: £2.50 CHILDREN UNDER 14 FREE IF ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT Contact: (01943) 463467 or visit www. http://www. bramleycaviesrescue.com/ for more information

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Leeds Jazz Orchestra

Fri. 28 June. Start: 8:00pm Location: Otley Courthouse The Leeds Jazz Orchestra is a not-forprofit band that rehearses at Headingley Arts Centre (HEART) in Leeds. The band’s debut appearance at Otley Court House promises to be a memorable evening. Expect to get your fingers snapping and toes tapping!

TICKETS: £10 / £8 in advance. £11 / £9 on the door Visit www.leedsjazzorchestra.com for further details.

Designer Craft Fair

Sun. 30 June. 9:30am - 1:00pm Location: Otley Courthouse Come along and get involved in this Fundraising event at Otley Courthouse! All crafts designed and made by our stallholders. It's completely free!

Yorkshire Film Day

Sat. 10 August. 2:00pm.

Location: Otley Courthouse As part of Otley’s Yorkshire Month, Otley Film Society is screening 3 classic Yorkshire-set films during the afternoon and evening. The Railway Children, Kes, and A Private Function will be screening. Don't miss it!

ADMISSION: Tickets for all 3 films: £9 Tickets for individual films: £4 each (£2 tickets for children) Contact: http://www.otleycourthouse.org. uk/whats-on/event/?id=762 to purchase tickets and view screening times, or alternatively visit Otley Courthouse.

Book Worms Story Telling Club

Wed. 24 July. 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Pudsey Park: LS28 7RF. In the West Leeds Country Park Visitor Centre Story Telling and reading club for all ages! Join our story teller for an afternoon of seasonal tales and yarns. Great for getting the kids out this summer! Contact: 01133957400or01132551334.

Spider Day

Wed. 14 August - Thurs. 15 August.

10:00am - 4:00pm.

Location: Pudsey park, LS28 7RF, by the visitor centre/classroom Come join in the insy winsy fun at Pudsey park, where we will be celebrating the rare Fen Raft spider with spider making crafts! Free entry for all!

Contact: Ella Dixon 07738648981 or Ella.Dixon@rspb.org.uk

National Children's Orchestra Of Great Britain

Southroyd Primary & Nursery School Summer Fair

NCO-GB is a charity that provides talented 7-14 year olds with the opportunity to perform as a full symphony orchestra. The age groups are divided across a Main Orchestra and an Under 13s Orchestra.

ADMISSION: £5.00 - £18.00.

Contact the venue for further information. Online: www. leedstownhall.co.uk

Southroyd School are holding their annual summer fair! So go along & enjoy a family fun filled day with family-friendly prices! This year's theme is "traditional fairground attractions"; we have secured some great rides & attractions including swing boats, chair-o-plane, candy floss stalls, face painting, BBQ, and many more!

Sat. 17 August. Start: 7:00pm Location: Leeds Town Hall

Lineham Farm 20th Anniversary Celebration

Sat. 13 July. 12:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Swan Lane, Eccup, Leeds West Yorkshire LS16 8AZ Entry is free for everyone! There are lots of exciting fairground amusements planned for the day, including the 'unrideable' bike, arts and crafts, bouncy castle, fire engine, miniature railway, BBQ, ice cream, high striker and a pole joust.

Perfect for the whole family!

Contact: the fundraising team for more info on 0113 2817880 or email clare@linehamfarm.co.uk.

Charity Event for Bliss Premature Babies and Leeds Neonatal Units

Sun. 30 June. 2:00pm - 5.30pm Location: Crossgates WMC, Barley Hill Road Garforth, Garforth, Leeds LS25 1AU This family-fun day is dedicated to raising money for charity, namely Bliss Premature and Sick Baby Charity and Leeds Children's Hospital Appeal Neonatal Units.

There will be a raffle, a lucky dip, a free prize draw, numerous forms of entertainment, a face painting stall, and many other great attractions!

Tickets will be available to buy at the door: Adults: £5. Children: Free Contact: Venue: 0113 286 2719.

Alternatively, search on Facebook for the event page.

Sun. 7 July. 1 1.00am - 3.00pm Location: Littlmoor Crescent, Pudsey West Yorkshire LS28 6AT

Contact: foss@leedslearning.net

The Leeds Irish Festival

Sat. 20 July - Sun. 21st July.

Location: John Charles Centre for Sport, Leeds LS11 5DJ The Leeds Irish Festival is back for its 15th year! A weekend of music, dance and culture showcasing everything and anything inherently Irish. We have children’s entertainment from 12pm until 5pm both days - inflatables, crafts, face painting and many more attractions will be present! Live music from 1pm both days until the end will occur. A rugby tournament and a Gaelic tournament will also be held, as well as horse shoe throwing and potato picking. Traditional Irish dancing displays, street dancing displays and workshops will be going on. All for free!

Contact: www.theleedsirishfestival. co.uk for full details.

Contact: Venue: 01132 555211

Wings & Pool Night

Thurs. 4 July & Thurs. 11 July.

6:00pm til late Location: Shooters Sports Bar, The Park Row, Sovereign House, 123 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 5RD. Take part in a thrilling pool tournament and enjoy delicious oven-baked chicken wings from 6PM onwards! A great opportunity to socialise and have tons of fun!

Entry is free!

Contact: Tel: 08455 333 000

Family Fun Day Sponsoring Bramley Animal Rescue

Sat. 29 June. 11:00am - 4:00pm.

Location: Swinnow Moor and Community Centre, Swinnow Lane, Bramley, LS13 4RF. This family-fun day is running in aid of Bramley Animal Rescue and will have numerous attractions that shouldn't be missed! Varying from children's rides to fire engines and alpacas! Birds of prey, reptiles and other small animals will be there, waiting to be seen!

You can enter your dog in a thoroughly entertaining show! There will also be free microchipping for dogs and a craft fair with many stall holders selling wonderful bits and bats.

Come along and support Bramley Animal Rescue!

Contact: 07814204221 or visit: http:// www.bramleycaviesrescue.com/

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Dependent on how complicated your building project is you can have your drawings done by a Local Architectural Consultant which will keep your costs to a minimum as Architects can often be very expensive.

Review the design options with your Architectural Consultant and don’t be afraid to talk about what you want. Try to find the best use of space as extending can often add value to the future sale price, whether or not this is an extension, loft conversion or garage conversion.

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Ideally you should make a list of all the changes/ ideas that you want to incorporate and discuss it with your Architectural Consultant.

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The current permitted development rules now make the whole process of extending your property a lot easier. You’ll be surprised how much extra space you can get without going down the full planning route.

In terms of costs your overall budget should include Architectural Consultant’s, Local Authority & Engineer’s fees, as well as adding on VAT which often gets forgotten about. Likewise it is recommended that you include an amount as a contingency sum.

Try not to deviate from the final plan/quote as once you have agreed the quote changes invariably become extra costs so you should try and avoid them.

Use local tradespeople as they will want to keep their reputation in the area and often are more reliable.

Ideally try to get at least 2 or 3 quotes and always check examples of their work.

The complete effect: after the extension

When you have chosen your contractor, make sure that you have a written contract before you commence work. This would typically include details of scheduling & costs.

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Service Stands The Test of Time

BBC. A year later, a third shop opened on Duckworth Lane as demand for electrical items increased.

High Streets have changed over the years. They’ve had to evolve, perhaps more so in the last 5 years than ever – we now see a considerable number of national brands hogging the streets, as well as charity shops, bookmakers and chain coffee shops.

During the 1950’s the company took on an apprentice radio and television engineer, Roger Smith, who developed his skills and the service the business could offer. This eventually saw the creation of a separate entity called Woolletts Service. Rogers’ retirement in October 2007 saw the closure of the Duckworth Lane shop.

There are still some fantastic independent retailers out there though and they’ve stood the test of time for good reason. Woolletts, who have shops in Otley and Bradford remain popular – proving that pedigree is just as important as price.

Here’s how it all began…

The end of World War II saw a young Stanley Woollett leave the RAF as a gifted radio engineer and open a small shop just off Gt. Horton Road, Bradford. He started selling accumulator-powered radios (anyone remember those?!) as the majority of homes didn’t have electricity. Stanley was instrumental in giving the people of Bradford their first taste of BBC radio.

1947 saw a second shop open on Toller Lane where, in addition to selling radios, he began supplying televisions – the type that could still only broadcast

The man at the helm now is Andrew Woollett, who has not only kept Woollett Service running smoothly, but has also managed to expand the business. Instrumental in the progress of this long-standing retailer has been the appointment of David Kelk, an ex-Director of Peter Dyer Ltd with a huge passion for gadgets and a background as a TV and radio engineer.

The years have been kind to Woolletts, the company is still a feature of the high street and hasn’t compromised any of its principles. So make a special trip to Woollets today and be part of its rich history, giving as good a service today as it did back it 1945 Wooletts Home Electrical 31 Kitrkgate, Otley LS21 3HN TEL: 01943 851297

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Get involved Women and Girls’ Football July is officially Women’s Football Month with the UEFA Euro Finals in Sweden and the 20th anniversary of women’s football at The FA. Football is now the most popular team sport for women and girls in the UK, with interest increasing in the game following the GB’s team strong performance at last year’s Olympics and England installed as 4th favourites for July’s European Championships starting in Sweden on 10th July.

BBC3 will be showing England’s opening game against Spain at 7.30pm on Friday 12th July, whilst there are opportunities to get involved in the game at grassroots levels in the North and West of Leeds.

On Wednesday 3rd July 2013 Leeds Trinity University will host a prestigious FA Girls’ Football Festival. The programme is a joint initiative by The FA Women’s Super League (WSL), its lead partner Continental Tyres, Sport England and UEFA. The FA Girls’ Football Festivals will visit various venues up and down the country over the coming months providing girls with an exciting, interactive football experience. The festival offers something for everyone and is inclusive to all levels of ability, from youngsters enjoying their first involvement with football to regular players. The FA are looking to encourage at least 300 girls to attend from local schools.

The programme will see informal, lively, festival style events which combine football, lifestyle and music to encourage girls to get involved. Those attending will also get the chance to play with the stars of the game as members of the England squad and FA WSL stars will also be at every event to meet, chat and have a kickabout with the girls. The festival has 3 key aims, these are to drive participation, recruit new players, retain existing players and finally to raise awareness of the FA Women’s Super League.

So if your local school is new to the game or love it already, please encourage them to bring their girl’s team along to The FA Girls' Football Festival at Leeds Trinity University. For more information and how to enter – Please contact Caroline Hulme, Women and Girls Football Development Officer on caroline. hulme@wrcfa.com If you are looking for an opportunity for your daughter to get involved in girls football, watch out for a number of soccer or multi-sports clubs, if they are ready to join a team great examples locally of girls football are Horsforth St Margaret’s (www.hsmafc.com) and Guiseley (www.guiseleyjuniors.co.uk), Wortley FC Ladies (www.wortleyfc.org.uk) and Farsley AFC Ladies (www.farsleyafc.com) For more information on Women and Girls football and how to get involved please visit the following link were you can find your local Women and Girls Football club: http://www.westridingfa.com/~/media/countysites/ wrfa/documents/women-and-girls-football-provisionsbooklet-2012-2013-(2).ashx

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Fashion, Hair And Beauty

Go Glam!

This Is Chelsea, The Only Way Is Essex. If these programmes have taught us anything it’s that glamour is on-trend. Whilst the ladies of Chelsea might be more understated than the glamourpusses in Essex, the message is clear – Go Glam!

If you’re more akin to jeans and a jumper, don’t worry – here’s Covered’s 5 top tips for getting ahead in the glamour race.

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Get a tan

Orange is not a natural skin tone, nor is it particularly appealing so try and steer clear of budget methods for home application. Under the sun is of course the best place to get a natural tan (taking precautions such as skin block). If you can’t rely on a regular dose of sun or want an instant glow, visit an established salon for a spray tan or jump on a sunbed. Salon’s will offer a range of advice and should have your safety in mind too.

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Put some bounce in your hair

‘flat’ or ‘lifeless’ are not positive words when it comes to glamour. ‘Volume’ and ‘shape’ are. And the good news is- back combing your hair is back on the menu! Blow dry your hair upside down, add loadsa hairspray and pin up appropaitely for a mane worthy of Farrah Fawcett! – or Cheryl Cole- depending on your genaration…

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Paint your lips

Remember the bluish tinge your lips took on during the long winter months? Well no more pale mouths! Paint your lips using this seasons brightest colours, whether that be scarlet, apricot, fuscia or wine, don’t forget a slick of moisturisng colour when stepping out of the house this Summer.

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Please yourself!

Ditch the pastels and earthy tones. Cast out neutrals and show the world your confident side!

There’s nothing wrong with wearing a beautiful, understated blouse, or perfectly put togther trouser suit- but it doesn’t scream FUN! Step out of your comfort zone this Summer and dress to impress. Choose bright colours to reflect your mood, choose a flattering cut to make you feel good, and select those shoes that are just that extra inch higher than your everyday shoe, just to shake things up a bit.

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26 Fashion, Hair And Beauty

Horses and Hats at Wetherby Racecourse

It’s party time – many workgroups and friends made a night of it. These ladies had just cabbed in from Harrogate.

Being an entirely National Hunt (jumps) racecourse, Wetherby pulled down its Tote betting shutters for the summer on 30 May and won’t be raising them again until 16 October. Though they certainly went out in style. Their annual Ladies’ Evening was complemented by a hat show presented by Leeds College of Art and showing the creations of eleven of their final year students.

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Local Matters

Leeds United Seals the Deal in Horsforth Leeds United is the only Football League side serving the Leeds area. Many fans remember their successes in the early nineties, and some of those the glory years in the early seventies. So, Championship League LUFC is always under pressure to provide a Premiership profile in the county of Yorkshire.

One of the ways LUFC engages with the county’s footballing community is by investing in coaching at both central and local levels. The club’s own academy is at Thorp Arch, with several satellite training centre dotted round the county. They also have feeder clubs in north, south, east and west Leeds – large clubs with a substantial youth element and a proven commitment to bringing them on. To that end, LUFC recently cemented their relationship with Horsforth St Margaret’s, formalising their appointment as Leeds’ feeder club for the north of the city.

It’s very much a two-way relationship. Yes, LUFC gets to spot and develop local exceptional talent. But the club’s youth teams, and their coaches, reap the rewards of being trained directly by Leeds’ highly qualified coaching staff. A win/win situation? Ask again in five years, maybe ten...

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Leeds United formalised their relationship with Horsforth St Margaret’s youth sides in May. HSM is now LUFC’s feeder club for north Leeds and has some training sessions with Leeds’ highly qualified coaches. Some sixty youngsters and their HSM coaches got exactly that on 18 May.

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The sign of summer: Strawberries should be flowering well – use nets or curtains to protect crops as they grow.

fill your freezers with this delicious crop, and look forward to rhubarb crumbles all over the winter.

We hope all the frosts have now passed, and it is safe to plant out all the tender perennials you have been keeping warm indoors. These may include dahlias, chrysanthemums, pelargonium and many others. There is also still time to sow seed of half hardy annuals, draw patterns in the soil when sowing them to create a stunning display when they flower. Delphiniums, lupins, echiums and other hardy plants are all growing tall; insert stakes to keep them upright.

Large house plants benefit from a summer holiday, so stand them outside in a sunny and sheltered spot – remembering to feed them and water on a regular basis. It is also useful to use either organic or non organic sprays on a regular basis, to prevent any build ups of pests and diseases in your garden. Slugs and snails are a perennial problem, so continue to use your favourite method of keeping them under control.

Strawberries and other soft fruits are flowering well, which means using nets or curtains to protect your crops as they develop. Our wet spring has made rhubarb crowns grow exceptionally well, and cropping may continue to the end of July. This means you can

In the vegetable garden, continue to earth up your potatoes as the green shoots appear above the soil.

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Trojan Efforts at Otley Show – Damp Burley Juniors FC but not Dampened Elsewhere in this issue you can read how Horsforth St Margaret’s FC has reaffirmed its FA Charter Standard by entering into a partnership with Leeds United. As LUFC’s official north Leeds “feeder” club, players and coaches alike benefit from the professional expertise that Leeds has to offer. But HSM is far from alone in what it has done for junior football in the area. For example, Burley Juniors (founded in 1985) now has 300 junior players.

Both sexes, spread across twelve age ranges and competing in several leagues.

Now called Burley Trojans Juniors, the club’s most spectacular and headline contribution to junior football, both locally and afar, is their annual May five-a-side tournament. Last month saw their 22nd. Yes, 22nd. Almost 200 teams of seven (with reserves), from all over the north. Competing over two days and on twelve pitches.

Burley Trojans Juniors has attracted a number of sponsors, some big named, over the years. And a small army of volunteer organisers and officials – year round, as well as on the day. But there’s always room for more help – and more players.

Menston Rangers u-9s ready to compete on the Sunday

Local produce is all the rage and you can’t get much more local than this. The Old Yorkshire Store is based half a mile away.

Mud made the tug of war a test of technique and specialist footwear rather than brute strength. Upper Wharfedale Young Farmer’s Club (pictured) were clinically out-pulled by York Tug of War Club.

The main show ring had a greater than ever variety of exhibitions and demonstrations. Here Kennel Master Paul Myers with some of the fifteen couples of hounds shown by Airedale Hunt.

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The Emmerdale XI about to take to the pitch in the afternoon’s charity match.

Headingley Carnegie Stadium Children’s Day - a Runaway Success

Two of North Leeds Neighbourhood Policing Teams gave away a wealth of advice, literature and freebies.

Your local NPT will still have plenty in stock.

These police horses were two of the most

popular attractions.

Carnegie Stadium was blessed with sunny weather on 9 June, when Leeds Carnegie RUFC, Leeds Rhinos RLFC and Yorkshire CCC combined resources and hosted a spectacular children’s day. Theirs weren’t the only sports showcased and there was no shortage of other community organisations putting on a show for the tens of thousands of visitors. And all for free.

Playing on hallow one of the teams ed ground. Stanningly u-10s B was league tournamencompeting in the day’s junior rug t on the by parallel cricket touRhinos’ pitch. There was a rnament on the YCC pitch.

Wheelchair rugby league was one of several other sports showcased on the day.

As Alicia Metcalfe, Natalie Anderson is no stranger to Emmerdale viewers but was a newcomer to the Headingley pitch; “I’m a bit worried about getting hit by something.”

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Sisters in creativity A hive of creative activity is to be found in Joy Godfrey’s studio, in a yard off Ilkley’s Nelson Road. There she and her sister, Christine Bailey, work separately and together in a variety of media.

Joy is well known in Ilkley for her screen prints and etchings inspired by local landmarks, notably the Moor in all its manifestations – including the Saxon stones. She is now rediscovering a love for oils; the medium favours freedom and the canvases need neither frame nor glass. Her studio bears witness to her many talents, including bronze castings. At an age (which we will not disclose!) when most people are enjoying retirement, Joy is on the look-out for more challenges – maybe an MA, as she told Covered. Check out Joy’s work on www.joygodfrey.com

Chris with a selection of fused glass

Chris started as a potter, then discovered a passion for porcelain. Inspired by nature, notably rocks and water, she produced fine and delicate shapes and exhibited widely in the North. After a few years out, delving into healing and meditation, Chris returned to ceramics at Harrogate College of Art and Design. A study in motion and movement, focussing on Strid Wood at Bolton Abbey, prompted an exploration of window hangings, using silk and glass, and led ultimately to working in fused glass as well as ceramics.

The sisters are running a joint exhibition at Otley Courthouse from 8 July to 3 August. Joy will be showing her latest screenprints of Brimham Rocks, alongside the original watercolours which inspired them. Chris will be showing her colourful and varied fused glass plates and bowls, together with her landscape-inspired earthenware.

Community Fair Comes To Otley Thursday 27th June will see Prince Henry’s Association hold Otley’s first ever ‘Community Fair’, in the grounds of Prince Henry’s Grammar School.

A packed event is expected to draw in the crowds and, amongst other things, main attractions will be; locally made arts & crafts, a showcase of talent from Prince Henry’s and local primary schools, a farmers’ market, inflatables, martial arts, the army cadets, pony/donkey rides, a hog-roast, burgers, candy floss, chocolate fountains and the ‘famous’ Prince Henry’s Association Tombola.

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Joy ready to work on an oil of Malham Cove

A Covered exclusive preview: this matching pair, Joy’s painting inspired by Chris’s glass, will be a highlight of the Courthouse exhibition

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EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY Is it safe to exercise in pregnancy…absolutely yes!

Unless you have a medical complication and have been told by a medical professional not to. Many women want to remain physically active during pregnancy and those who are not used to exercise can easily keep active to keep well and healthy.

Friends busy clearing the sheepfold entrance

Parkinson’s Park – local lads’ legacy for the people of Guiseley Parkinson’s Park sits behind the old Crompton Parkinson’s factory, now the Bellway Estate, on Netherfield Road, Guiseley. Back in time, the land was meadow and pasture off Kelcliffe Lane, one of the main routes from Guiseley town to the Chevin and Otley beyond. At Kelcliffe there was a tannery.

In the 1930s, Frank and Albert Parkinson, ‘local lads’ who had built up the renowned electrical engineering company Crompton Parkinson, bought the land to develop as a park for the use of their workers and the people of Guiseley.

In 1949 Crompton Parkinson held their first Children’s Gala in the park. This became an annual event until the 1990s when the factory was taken over and eventually closed and demolished. In 2011 the volunteer group Friends of Parkinson’s Park was formed. On 8 September 2013, they will re-establish the Children’s Gala as a regular Guiseley event.

The Friends have also been looking at the ecological, geological and cultural history of the Park as part of a Heritage Lottery Fund project, All Our Stories. This is designed to help people all over the country explore the social history of their area. From 24-26 July 2013, an archaeological event will be under way. The same company who did the geophysics surveys on Time Team will do a survey of the Park, to see if more can be gleaned about the Park’s past lives. Details of that and other events – and much more fascinating information – on www.parkinsonspark.co.uk

Being active helps to maintain and improve fitness in pregnancy. It also improves your stamina and your ability to cope with labour. You will also get back in shape sooner after baby is born.

Staying fit in pregnancy is easy. You can power walk, swim, attend aqua-natal classes or pilates.

All of these will keep you stay fit and help you feel positive about yourself.

If you like gym training your can continue however decrease the weights during the last few months of pregnancy. Runners should reduce the amount of ‘impact’ by combining running with power walking especially towards the end of the pregnancy. This will help reduce the stress on the hips, back and pelvic floor If you like exercises classes look for a qualified teacher who has a level 3 qualification in Exercise and Pregnancy and you will be in safe hands.

If you are medically well it is safe to keep active throughout your pregnancy for a healthy and happy outcome.

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To America and back – the Clarke-Foley story In around 1880, Irish shepherd Martin Clarke came to Addingham from County Leitrim with his wife, Bridget.

Eventually, all their six children emigrated to US; the last, James, in 1914/15. His sister Sarah married a New York attorney called Foley. With another sister, Agnes, a wealthy widow, they invested in real estate and later in the stock market and built up a considerable fortune.

Guiseley Lions Beer Festival Roars to £4500 The upstairs function room at Coopers Bar on Otley Road, Guiseley, was put to good use on 17/18 May when it hosted Guiseley Lions’ Third Annual Beer Festival. Small proved both beautiful and successful. Smaller than most other beerfest venues, the function room nonetheless accommodated 25 real ales plus a selection of cider and wine. In a venue more intimate than intimidating, some 400 guests over the four sessions helped raise almost £5000 for local charities. Perhaps the most local, and relevant, was the Callum Hall Trust. Callum, a barman at the nearby Station Inn, contracted a rare spinal infection that suddenly left him paralysed.

Funds raised will go towards his recovery, mobility aids and, possibly, his participation in the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics in 2016.

Anyone with enquiries about Guiseley Lions should look at their website or contact secretary Keith Hunt on 01943 864061. They are holding a coffee morning at Whittaker Firth Solicitors in Guiseley on 6 July and making an appearance at Guiseley Carnival on 30 June.

James returned several times to England. On the last occasion, he contacted the Bishop of Leeds, Rt Rev William Gordon Wheeler, in order to ask him to manage a bequest to benefit elderly people in the Ilkley-Addingham area. The result is Ilkley’s Clarke-Foley centre in Cunliffe Road, opened in 1981. Now run by seven staff and a team of volunteers, it is a highlight of life for the over-50s.

Activities include art, bridge, yoga, country dancing, computers, indoor bowls and keep-fit. There is an orchestra, a dance band and a recorder group as well as a Senior Citizens’ club. The cafe is open Monday-Saturday for sandwiches, light refreshments, homemade cakes and soup. And you don’t need to be a Senior to come to occasional events, such as the Jane Austen Afternoon in June! Room hire too is available to all ages. Volunteers are always welcome, whether to join in existing activities or to initiate interest groups.

This tapestry traces the story of James Clarke and Sarah Foley.

It is on display in the foyer

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Making a difference in Mali – the Burley-Téréli Friendship Trust How does a Wharfedale village hook up with a village thousands of miles away, in the harsh Dogon country of Mali, one of the poorest parts of West Africa? In Burley’s case, the link with Téréli started as a result of long-term involvement with Christian Aid and Jon Snow’s ‘On the Line’ millennium initiative. Snow called it ‘Perhaps the most improbable link you can imagine’.

But it works. As prime mover Mary Wood told Covered: “we have benefited from a better understanding of each other’s cultures and forged lasting friendships. Together we have made a difference.”

Dr Zakari Saye, who was able to go through medical school with the help of the Trust, has been instrumental in deepening this friendship and has helped to co-ordinate community projects around Téréli. These include funding school equipment, medicines and maternity and water supply initiatives, thereby really improving the lives of the community.

Involvement of the French Charity ‘Coup de Pouce’ and the commitment of Téréli’s young people to

Mary Wood at the well

improving the quality of life in their community have helped to build a Secondary School and refurbish the Dispensary. BTFT’s latest project is building houses for teachers.

2012 was an incredibly hard year. The drought in 2011 led to a shortage of millet and a desperate food crisis. Generous donations enabled friends in Téréli to buy millet and share with surrounding villages. You too can make a difference! For more information and ways to help, please visit the website www.btft.org.uk or call 01943 864404.

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You too can be a Friend of Ilkley Moor!

Living in Menston, Burley, Ilkley and Addingham, it is easy to take the Moor for granted and to assume that it looks after itself. Well, it doesn’t. Heather moorland is only semi-natural and needs continuous maintenance if it is not to revert to scrub and then forest. It is a hugely valuable resource, providing nesting cover for grouse, owls, hen harriers, golden plover, lapwing and curlew as well colonies of waders. Ling, heather, cotton grass and bilberries abound and adders and lizards make their home there, while mice and voles feed the birds of prey.

There is also evidence that the blanket mires and peaty soils lock in and conserve carbon, making heather moorland a vital element in conservation.

To us, this landscape is commonplace, but in fact is a rarity; three-quarters of the global total is here in Britain. The Moor is owned by Bradford MDC, but the Friends of Ilkley Moor play a vital role in its upkeep. Founded in 2008, they have funded footpath restoration and bracken control and established educational programmes and heritage trails.

Inevitably, FoIM courts controversy, notably in its opposition to the shooting lease and in the creation of gravelled or paved paths. But there is no doubt that their activities have served to facilitate access,

Splash out for summer at Ilkley Lido Ilkley Lido was built in 1935 as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations for King George V. It is the only outdoor pool in the area and one of only 127 left in the country.

Voted in the top ten by the Guardian, it has a unique shape – like a half mushroom – and enjoys far ranging views across Ilkley Moor. Sited only two minutes from Ilkley town centre, it offers children a 20 metre stretch of shallow water to splash in and adults swimmers a deeper section at the other end of the lagoon. The Lido also boasts a heated indoor pool, tennis courts, a putting green and a bowling green. With ramped access and disabled changing, the Lido is accessible for all. An outdoor water fountain, a café and picnic tables make it an ideal place to relax and cool down on a hot summer’s day.

Stone slabs are helicoptered in for a path across the Moor

deepen understanding of the Moor’s environmental and historical significance – and encourage responsible use. So why not join them? As well as making a financial contribution, you can join volunteer working groups and get fit for free!

The weekend of 21-22 June will see plenty of activity organised by the Friends of Ilkley Lido.

On 21st, brave swimmers will celebrate the summer solstice at 5am and on 22nd Live at the Lido, showcasing local musical talent, will run from 5-11pm. The line-up includes Shatter the Skies, Boys off the Bench, Notion, Black Clover, Asylum, Beth Armitage, Texacana, The Puppeteers and Clear.

There will be food from Aagrah, Ilkley Brewery Beer, wine, and soft drinks and tea and coffee from Le Chat Café. All funds raised will go towards supporting the work of the Friends group in improving the Lido. www.ilkleylido.co.uk

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The Romans in Ilkley – the Manor House Museum The Manor House, at the end of a cobbled alley off Church Street, is the oldest building in Ilkley and stands on the site of a Roman fort. In its six hundredodd years, it has had a variety of incarnations: a medieval administration centre, a large family house, a series of Victorian and Edwardian workers’ cottages. The Museum now housed there was established in 1892, when excavation of the Roman fort unearthed a wealth of artefacts and archaeological remains needing to be preserved. It had a variety of homes, finally coming to the Manor House in the 1950s, thanks to the local council and benefactor Percy Dalton – whose efforts saved the derelict building from demolition.

The Manor House Museum is now one of Ilkley’s treasures, its displays tracing the town’s history from earliest times. Under the management of Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, it is also an exhibition space and education centre, with free entry and plenty to interest visitors of all ages. A flourishing voluntary group, the Friends of the Manor House, was formed some fifty years ago. Its members raise funds and put on talks on a range of

Menston Evening Townswomen’s Guild The Townswomen’s Guild is a national organisation founded in the 1920s, growing out of the Women's Suffrage movement and with thousands of members throughout the country. HQ is in Birmingham and the Princess Royal is Patron.

The Menston guild started in the 1960s. They meet on second Wednesdays in Kirklands Community Centre and often have a speaker. On 19 June there is a talk about Beatrix Potter and on 10 July Mercury Movies will show films made by members.

Outings are a feature; in July members will be going to Renishaw Hall near Sheffield and later to Burnby Hall Water Gardens at Pocklington, where they hold the National Collection of water lilies, and to

topics, as well as evening concerts – jazz, classical, folk – where the intimate space creates a special atmosphere. Visitors are welcome to enjoy free coffee and a talk on the last Friday of every month.

Call 01943 600066 for more information.

Langlands Garden Centre nearby.

The Guild has recently set up a Reading Group in association with Menston Library and plans a monthly luncheon club. Activities are mostly social but they also raise money for charity with a City of Bradford Charity Brass Band Concert every November, all profits going to Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Last year they raised £1500.

Chairman Sue Burdett told Covered “we have an enthusiastic and hard working committee and 24 members. We would like more. We are a very friendly group of retired ladies and our activities are suitable for any ladies in the 60+ age group. Anyone who would like to come along to one of our meetings to see if they would like to join the Guild will be very welcome.”

Contact 01943 872 662

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All Creatures Great and Small In this new monthly feature, we’re going to be taking a regular look at all things feathered, furry, scaly or shelled! Regardless of how much you protest to a pet, there will come a point, especially if you’ve got kids, when the pestering will deplete your resilience. So, what makes for a good first pet? Here are some options to consider: PICK OF THE PETS

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Hamster, Gerbil, Mouse or Rat

The stuff of nightmares for many adults, but rodents make wonderful pets for children. Food, water, bedding, and an exercise wheel are all it takes to keep them happy in the cage although they benefit from handling and can even learn tricks! Be warned though, left unsupervised they will head for the nearest hidey-hole and you might end up ripping floorboards to rescue them!

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Guinea Pig

Although part of the rodent family, guinea pigs require a more hands-on approach than their smaller cousins and like to live in groups. Long-haired breeds require daily grooming, which is good practice for responsible pet ownership in later years. Why not consider adopting a couple? Try Bramley Cavies Rescue, who offer advice and have a variety of small animals ready for adoption.

Visit: bramleycaviesrescue.com

Are you so proud of your pet you want to share it with the world? (Well, your local area at least!)

Send us a snap with your pet’s name and a short description – we’ll pick the best of the bunch and publish in next month’s issue!

To get us started, here’s a pic of the Editor’s hound, Shana - a Bulldog X Staffordshire Bull Terrier, rehomed through West Yorkshire Dog Rescue.

Despite her tough exterior, she’s a real softie with bags of character that loves nothing more than a snooze on the sofa after a manic session of fetch in the park!

Send your pet photos to: info@covered-magazine.net or text: 07999 138390 or post to the usual address (see P3)

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Small Lizards

A great starter pet; after all, which child doesn’t want a mini Jurassic Park! Novice owners should seek advice before taking the plunge, though. Juvenile iguanas and monitors may look small and cute, but can grow to several feet in length. Bearded dragons or leopard geckos are small, docile and require little maintenance. With lizards, kids get the excitement of feeding them live food!

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Rescue an Older Dog or Cat

Puppies and kittens are top of the want list for most kids, but the amount of patience and training required can make them a handful. Why not consider a more mature dog or cat? Older animals tend to have basic house training and are usually tamer, making them better companions for kids. As a rescue animal they will still need plenty of attention, so they’re great as a family pet!

Do visit your local animal charity if you’re considering a pet!

There are so many wonderful animals waiting to find their permanent home! Contact one of the centres below if interested: westyorkshiredogrescue.co.uk dogstrust.org.uk whitehalldogrescue.com leedsfelinefriends.org.uk leedscatrescue.btck.co.uk rspcaleedsandwakefield.org.uk

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Otley Singers Raise Over £800 Otley Singers Community Choir would like to thank all the people who supported their charity concert, 'Unity in Harmony' which took place on 3rd May at The Otley Courthouse.

The concert was a sell out with people queuing in the foyer hoping to get in. The huge success of the concert meant that over £800 was raised for 'Singing for the Brain', which provides singing and company for people with Alzheimers and their carers. The singing takes place twice a month at The Otley Courthouse and the money raised will help this good work continue.

The evening launched with a funny and lively ukulele-singing troupe called 'Three Chords Max' who made everyone laugh and set the mood for the rest of the evening. The choir sang 17 songs from around the world - from lively rock and pop (Stevie Wonder, Simon and Garfunkel), to haunting spiritual and gospel songs and folk.

The choir mistress, Beccy Owen, (who has performed with Kate Rusby and Elvis Costello to name just two!) also played piano and sang a couple of beautiful solos.

You can hear Beccy sing again on 27th June at The Otley Courthouse’s 'Celtic Connections' evening.

Sing for Heroes 2013! New choir seeks 40 men to sing their hearts out!

If the only audience to hear you sing is your collection of rubber ducks in the bathroom you might be a little shy at unleashing your vocal talents in public. But award winning choral conductor Will Prideaux is convinced he could get you hitting the right notes in just 12 weeks as part of a new male choir.

Sing for Heroes! is being launched with the aim of taking 40 men with a range of musical experience (including none!) and - over the course of 12 weeks – preparing them for a gala concert in aid of Help for Heroes in the spectacular setting of Leeds Town Hall.

As the brains behind the project Will is not facing an easy task, but his credentials as Musical Director of both Leeds and Peterborough Male Voice Choirs should stand him in good stead. Will told Covered: "The whole idea of the project is to bring these people together as a community. We are creating a situation where they can come and have a go, get a warm welcome and not be judged”.

To get the Sing for Heroes! project up and running introductory sessions are being held at the Carriageworks on Millennium Square on 11th and 12th July. Interested in getting involved? Email singforheroes@live.com or call John England on 07853 986034 for a free information pack.

Otley Word Feast A Feast of Activities and Events Coming Up from Otley Word Feast.

Following the legacy of Lizzie Armistead's outstanding Olympic Medal achievement, go along to the 'Two Wheels Good: A History of Cycling in Otley' exhibition at Otley Library, in collaboration with Otley Museum, until 3rd July.

Pedal your way to inspiration in the creative writing workshop, 'On Yer Bike', with poet and writer, James Nash. Explore some highways and byways of writing and create your own imaginary landscapes. No bicycle or balancing ability needed. For beginners and more experienced writers. Saturday 22nd June 2013 at Otley Courthouse, 2-4pm. £8. Booking essential.

Wondering where the Yorkshire accent comes from?

Why Otley Chevin has its name? During Otley's Yorkshire Month, 'Tyke Talk', with Chris Smith, may shed some light. Saturday 3rd August 2013, Otley Courthouse. 11.30am-12.30pm. (for over 11's) Adults £2, children £1. We'll sih-thih then!

Courthouse tickets/ booking 01943 467466.

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Summer of '63 1963 - a pivotal year: for politicos and closet readers of The News of the World the Profumo affair. 1963 to redtop headline writers timestamps the Great Train Robbery.

1963 to Americans across the state and to a world of wide-eyed idealists marked the violent death of John F. Kennedy. 1963 to pop pickers was noteworthy for its ending of the domination of the American music moguls by the Mersey Beat. And to the anoraks, 1963 reminds of A4 60022's retirement: the record-breaking Mallard.

It’s a hackneyed truth that if you can remember the 60s, you weren’t there. But as Freddy Forsyth writes in The Odessa File, everyone remembers where they were when they heard that JFK had been assassinated in Dallas. Was it really fifty years ago?

The Friends of the King’s Hall, Winter Garden, and Ilkley Summer Festival have put together The Summer Of ’63. To remember that magic summer, or as your parents told you it was, join us in the King’s Hall on August the 2nd. Start with a fizz and canapé reception before enjoying supper throughout guest John Thirlwell's story, supported by newsreel

clips, of that never-to-be-forgotten year. The evening continues with the sound of the sixties, live from The Pepper Hearts, recorded from our DJ. There will even be Telstar!

Tickets for both reception and supper are £30. A table for ten and the choice of table zone costs £285.

Summer of 63 was the brainchild of Anne Hawkesworth (Councillor and Chairman of Ilkley Summer Festival).

Having worked for the BBC on a soon-to-be released film about The Great Train Robbery, Anne realised what a fantastic year 1963 was. 2013 is the 50th anniversary of many such memorable events.

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