Tadcaster Echo - April/May 2023

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Celebrating everything good in Tadcaster and surrounding areas

INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome to the April/May edition of Tadcaster Echo.

The clocks have gone forward and the nights are certainly getting lighter. Here at Tadcaster Echo, we have ‘sprung’ into action and are showcasing the best local business offers and some feel-good stories.

This month we celebrate the Tadcaster hat shop, Simply Devine, who have won yet another award! Liz Devine-Wright has won several awards at the English Wedding Awards but this year’s final comes on the anniversary of the opening of her hat shop

19 years ago and her own 60th birthday.

We also celebrate Amelia Dayson, local employee for Firths Quality Foods in Boston Spa, who has taken home an award with the Institute of Meat.

As always, if you would like to be featured in the magazine, whether it be your business or you have a local feel-good story, get in touch and we will be happy to help.

So for now, sit back with a cuppa and enjoy your latest edition of Tadcaster Echo, we will see you again in June.

meet the staff

Distribution Assistants: Jamie Walton, Justin Newton and Mitchell Brewins

kim dowson sales executive

LISA WARRENER EDITOR RACHAEL LIDDLE DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Daniella dennis sales manager ellie atack FEATURES/COPYWRITER

Tadcaster hat shop Simply Devine has done it again!

Liz Devine-Wright has taken two titles - Wedding Boutique and Specialist Wedding Supplier of the Year for Yorkshire, and Specialist Wedding Supplier of the Year for the North of England in the English Wedding Awards 2023

This is the fifth win for Liz at the English Wedding Awards. She has previously won several awards over the years, but this year’s final comes on the anniversary of the opening of her Simply Devine specialist hat shop 19 years ago, and also her own 60th birthday.

Liz designs her own headwear from her destination hat shop on York Road, Tadcaster. She also sells her creations to other small boutiques and shops up and down the country. And yes, that is her real name, she was Liz Devine until marrying her own Mr Wright.

She has also been nominated in the BizBubble Awards 2023, the People’s Choice Awards 2023 and the Small Awards 2023.

Commenting on the win, Liz said: “Fortunately, we have come through the last couple of years following Covid closures and wedding cancellations so are celebrating the wins and our milestone of completing 19 years in business.”

A spokesman for the English Wedding Awards 2023 said: “We are thrilled to have been able to celebrate the very best of the wedding industry in England. The winners truly deserve this

recognition for their exceptional work, and we hope that their success will inspire others in the industry to strive for excellence.

“Each winner demonstrated exceptional skill, talent, and dedication to their craft and should be proud of their achievements. We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners and finalists.”

Liz prides herself on exceptional customer service. “It is this level of customer service which I believe has helped us to win awards and stay in business during these very challenging, difficult times;” said Liz.

“We are very much open for business for the upcoming wedding season with our new 2023 collection of hats, hatinators and fascinators in the latest designs and colours. Look out for vivid magenta and lovely lilacs, as well as the ever-popular pinks, blues and creams for mothers of the bride or groom.”

For more information about Simply Devine, please visit www.simplydevine.co.uk

Simply again!

These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

‘Our watchwords are Quality,

‘Our watchwords are Quality,

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or

small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

Local butcher’s employee wins national award

Amelia Dayson, local employee for Firths Quality Foods in Boston Spa, has taken home an award with the Institute of Meat

female to pass her Level 2 butchery in the country. This isn’t the first time Millie has been nominated for an award, she was previously nominated and shortlisted for the Rising Star within the Women in Meat Industry Awards, however, unfortunately did not win. Millie is still the youngest ever female to pass her Level 2, she is now doing her Level 3.

Not this time though! Tadcaster Echo had a chat with shop manager, Michael Margiotta, to find out more about the award. What award was won?

Amelia won the Lord Graham Endeavour Award with the Institute of Meat.

How long has Amelia worked for the company?

Amelia has worked for us for three years now, starting back in 2020 as a Saturday girl just before Covid.

How does Amelia feel to win the award?

Amelia said that she felt very proud to have been recognised and awarded. She also said that she is very grateful for the experience and being able to meet so many other amazing people in the meat industry from the awards.

What is Amelia’s biggest achievement?

Amelia’s biggest achievement is overcoming her anxiety. At the start of her time with us she kept herself to herself, but after being thrown into the deep end with how busy we got in 2020 with Covid she’s

come out of her shell a lot and is now able to do things she never would have thought of doing in January 2020. A huge well done to Millie from everyone at Tadcaster Echo, we cannot wait to see you winning more awards in the future!

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HOROSCOPES

April/May

Aquarius

(20th Jan-18th Feb)

It’s all eyes on you this month, you are smashing work and have everything under control in all aspects of your life. Keep up the hard work.

Pisces

(19th Feb-20th March)

Be careful with your spending this month, blowing all your money at the start and having none left for the rest of the month is not wise.

Aries

(21st March-19th April)

A huge, dramatic change is about to happen in your life in the upcoming weeks. You will need to remain calm and not rush into a big decision.

Taurus

(20th April-20th May)

You have put up with bad energy for too long, start to feel the power to challenge this energy. You will see a difference in how you feel.

Gemini

(21st May-20th June)

You have not connected with your family much this past month, set aside some time to visit them and check on their health and wellbeing.

Cancer

(21st June- 22nd July)

You aren’t in the mood for company or to listen to gossip. You have too many important things on your mind.

Leo

(23rd July-22nd Aug)

Plans may have changed in the last few months, but you have some exciting events coming up and you will have lots of new memories that will last forever.

Virgo

(23rd Aug-22nd Sept)

You are doing a great job at focussing on your health and wellbeing, keep up the good work, it’s really starting to show.

Libra

(23rd Sept-22nd Oct)

You are smashing work at the moment and the hard work is not going unrecognised! Keep it up and a promotion is on its way.

Scorpio

(23rd Oct-21st Nov)

Be careful with you spending this month, blowing all your money at the start and having none left for the rest of the month is not wise.

Sagittarius

(22nd Nov-21st Dec)

Your friendships are going to begin to change a little, not to worry, its just time to reflect on who the true ones really are.

Capricorn

(22nd Dec-19th Jan)

You have a massive life-changing decision to make this month, whatever you decide will have an impact on your life forever.

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