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The Local Focal 41 Issue

Baildon - Keep it Local

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A warm welcome awaits everyone at The Copper Beech Club. The new Club has been open for 10 years and has all the modern facilities necessary to provide every comfort for members. There is easy access for the disabled, via a lift, and children are allowed into the Club (supervised by parents/ guardians) on Saturday and Sunday Lunchtimes.

WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT Monday Night - Modern & Sequence Dancing Tuesday Night - Line Dancing with Jeanscene Wednesday Night - Cash Bingo in the lounge Thursday Night - Quiz and Play Your Cards Right in the lounge FACILITIES Easy Access for the Disabled via lift Comfortable Members Lounge Games Room with full size Snooker Tables, Pool Table, Table Bowls, Darts, Dominos and Cards Large Function Room Available for Hire LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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Fine Quality Tiles from the Continent for that Mediterranean Look

LATINO TILES OF GUISELEY

Opposite Dalesman Coaches, Latino Tiles are frimly established as the number one specialist store in the area. Having built up a formidable reputation for quality, price and service. We are a family business, working and living in Guiseley. The company prides itself on finding quality tiles that you are unlikely to see elsewhere many being exclusive to Latino Tiles. We also offer a huge range of mosaics, slate, limestone, and marble to supplement our enormous range of tiles.

Italian porcelain floor tiles are a major part of the displays in the showroom. As a local family we run the business in an informal way, many of the customers have become friends. so call in soon and be amazed Victoria Road, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8DG

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HALFWAY TO STARDOM! Halfway Auctions appears in the BBC’s ‘Antique Road Trip’ Halfway Auctions has been chosen as one of the stops on the second series of the BBC’s Antique Road Trip.

Auctions on the antiques road trip map. The crew and experts were great and it was a great evening had by all.”

The series pairs Britain’s best loved antique experts and sends them on a nail-biting road trip across the UK. They’ll compete with each other to make the most money by buying and selling antiques.

ABOUT HALFWAY AUCTIONS

Each expert will have a starting budget of £200.

From this they will continually trade up so that they increase their profits every time they sell.

Although competing as individuals the experts will be travelling in pairs.

After antique experts Thomas Plant and James Braxton visited the Halfway Auction sale of Wednesday 14th July 2010, the episode was aired on BBC 2 at 5.15pm on Friday the 27th January.

Phil Chester, who started up the business in June 2009 commented; ‘this is a great opportunity for us. We are very excited to be part of the series and incredibly proud to be putting Halfway

Halfway Auctions is a general public fortnightly sale, situated in Baildon, West Yorkshire. Privately run by local entrepreneur Philip Chester, Halfway Auctions has been trading since June 2009.

Open Wednesdays through to Fridays from 2pm, Halfway Auctions carries out house clearances and collection of items where necessary.

Please contact Charlotte Richards on 07847897874 Halfway House Inn, 45 Otley Road, Charlestown, Baildon, BD17 7PY. Web: www.halfway-auctions.com/ info@ halfway-auctions.com

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That’s right you can use all the electric yourself and still get paid to generate electric. What this means in the real world is if you in invest in the region of £7700 into a solar system for your home, this will buy a 1.4Kwp system that will produce approximately 1200 Kwh per year (based on a southerly facing roof). Times this by 41.3p and that gives you a yearly income tax free of £495.60 indexed linked, plus it will save you buying 1200kwh from an electric supplier, saving you another £168.00 (based on you buying at 14p per unit). Not only that, but in addition the utility company will assume you export 50% of your generation which will give you another £18 based on a export rate of 3p per unit!

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“Interesting times” Was the expression used

by Richard Greenwood, local franchise owner of Ovenu, the UK’s premier oven valeting service.

Bookings this year are showing a remarkable growth of around 50% on the corresponding period of 2010 and Richard puts this down to last year’s “new crop” of delighted clients now returning to the fold to have their annual spring clean.

There is no doubt that the warmer, longer days of early spring affect people in a positive way and the “valeting” of ovens, as Ovenu prefers to call it, has a particularly strong demand after the long winter we have just endured. The most loathed household chore is “music to the ears” of the highly trained, highly professional team of oven valeting technicians, setting about to restore the dirtiest ovens to a pristine level of cleanliness. The beauty of our service, Richard says, is that the householder just does not have the equipment nor the expertise to emulate our standards of cleanliness and whilst most first timers to the service are keen to be given an assurance of value-for-money, their fears are soon allayed once the job is completed.One of the really good aspects of dealing with Ovenu is that the company website (www.ovenu.co.uk) has a short video which illustrates the cleaning process and that, coupled with the hundreds of testimonials from clients, is proving a very useful and persuasive tool.

The client base, Richard explains, is quite varied although the typical client tends to be the retired person who perhaps no longer has the energy, mobility or resolve to clean their own oven.

Or people with young families who don’t have much time on their hands. Or again people who want to use their leisure time in better ways than tackling their dirty ovens.

A large proportion of Richard’s team is family related with all of them living in the locality.

People still like to feel they are dealing with local businesses and local people and whilst the team covers all of West Yorkshire, the main emphasis is to service the local need.

The business should see around 2500 ovens being cleaned this year but the forecast is to double this figure within the next two to three years on the basis that the majority of all new clients will re-book within a twelve to eighteen months period. “Interesting times “ Indeed!

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GLASS UNITS CHANGED IN: WINDOWS | DOORS | CONSERVATORIES

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Calverley Tea Party

Victoria Park Friday 29th April 10.30am – 4.00pm Join the local Calverley Community at our picnic and tea party in the park to celebrate The Royal Wedding.

• Live screening of the wedding • Enjoy a picnic in the park • Community stalls • Childrens entertainment • Refreshment and food tents

If you would like to volunteer or run a stall please contact Lisa Hamilton at Café Village.

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Resolve to Stop Burglaries L • • •

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ook at your home through the eyes of a burglar. If you can get in without keys then so can a burglar. No forced entry is used in approximately one in four burglaries.

Always secure your doors and windows whenever possible.

Outside lighting will make your home less appealing to burglars and draw attention to anyone breaking in.

In your absence from home give the impression that it is occupied by using timer switches on internal lights and perhaps leaving a radio on.

Check any security you have has passed attack test standards.

There are a range of doors, windows, locks and other security items that are available. Seek the advice of your local Crime Reduction Officer.

Review your security at least every 12 months. Does it need updating? Are you complying with basic crime reduction advice?

Garden Wise Burglary of garden sheds and theft of garden equipment is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. Your garden furniture and tools are very saleable items so you must make it as difficult as possible for any would be thief to get to your property.

• Good locks should be fitted to shed doors and windows, always use them.

• Purchase a shed/garage alarm – available at most DIY stores.

• Postcode your property with either an ultra violet pen, permanent marker or by scratching on the details.

• Remember to lock all doors and windows when out in the garden, do not make it easy for sneak in thieves.

• Detail any particular identification marks on your property including damage marks.

• Equipment should never be left unattended.

• Expensive or unusual items of equipment or garden ornaments should be photographed.

• Walls, fences and gates should always be kept in good condition.

• Illuminate dark areas of your garden where possible.

• Screens for thieves to work behind should be avoided, keep hedges, shrubs and large plants cut back.

• Plant bushes with thorns, especially under windows.

• Gravel pathways or gravel under windows prevent a silent approach.

• Neighbourhood Watch would be very beneficial, why not join one in your area or set one up if one doesn’t already exist.

Holidays As we are approaching the main holiday periods it is worth remembering that the local Neighbourhood Policing Team has initiated a Temporary Unoccupied Scheme (TUH).

• All you need to do is to complete a form which is available by calling into Eccleshill police station, emailing or visiting the Neighbourhood Policing website (details below).

• We will, whenever possible, visit your home whilst you are away to check all is in order.

For all emergencies (where life is in danger or a crimes is in progress) dial 999 For non-emergencies call 0845 6060606 You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 Force website address www.westyorkshire.police.uk

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Door cylinder snapping & bumping is on the rise. With everyday tools a burglar can get past a standard door cylinder in less than 30 seconds.

The Avocet ABS cylinder has special built in Snap Secure Technology that ensures that if the door is attacked the cylinder snaps from the outside and blocks access to the internal mechanism of the door lock.

The ABS snap secure cylinder lock keeps the burglar out and it can still be operated from the inside of the property even after an attack.

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We are proud to be producing this year’s Bingley Show Programme in association with Airedale Agricultural Society.

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MAKE A FAIR CHOICE TO HELP AFRICAN GROWERS

Riverford offers organic Fairtrade pineapple to coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight Organic vegbox company Riverford were offering customers organic Fairtrade pineapple to coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight (28 February-13 March 2011). As well as providing something exotic and tasty for its customers, this will make a real difference to the lives of the African growers.

The pineapple, from Togo in West Africa, is grown by a group of farmers who are paid a fair wage and given a guaranteed market for their produce. This helps the farmers; boosting their income and getting their children back into local schools.

“We believe in treating our growers and suppliers fairly, whether they are in the UK or

overseas,” says Andrew Wilson, who delivers Riverford boxes in the West Yorkshire Area area.

“We’re very excited about selling this pineapple; it’s incredibly sweet and has zero air miles, as we never air freight any of our produce. By buying it, you can make a real difference to the lives of the African growers and their families.”

Riverford also offers organic Fairtrade bananas alongside its vegboxes. The bananas are grown by a group of farmers in the Dominican Republic.

To see Riverford founder Guy Watson’s trip to visit the pineapple growers in Togo, see www.riverford.co.uk/about_us/fair_trade To celebrate Fairtrade fruit at its tastiest best, try Riverford’s Fairtrade Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe.

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Riverford’s Fairtrade Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Serves 6 ½ a fresh Fairtrade pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced + cut in semi-circular shapes 75g unsalted butter 200g light brown sugar 275g plain flour + 1 tsp baking powder (or use self-raising flour) pinch salt ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg or ground cinnamon 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 125ml milk 185g unsalted butter, softened 250g caster or granulated sugar

Preheat the oven to 180˚C. In a saucepan, melt 75g butter. Add the brown sugar and cook for 2 or 3 mins, then pour into a 23-24cm solid based cake tin. Arrange the pineapple slices in a layer over the butter mixture. Mix the flour with the baking powder, salt and nutmeg or cinnamon.

In a large bowl beat 185g butter and 250g sugar until light, pale and fluffy. In a small bowl, mix the beaten egg with the vanilla extract and milk.

Gradually add the egg mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, stirring, then gently fold in the flour mixture. Pour on top of the pineapple, spreading it evenly. Bake for 35-45 mins, until just firm to the touch. Test by inserting a skewer into the cake. If it comes out clean, it is cooked.

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Advertisers Index ADI Communications

08000 132341/ 07850 636902

Meditate in Bradford

01274 542065

Armour Glaze

01274 891356/ 01943 846456

Ovenu

01484 715991

Apperley Gardens

01274 615719/ 07833 716018

Printing.com

01274 414112

Atkinsons Kitchens, Bathrooms & Bedrooms

01274 545432

Panasonic Store

01274 733844

Bingley Grammar School

01274 8707753

Women with Vision

01274 420091

ChipsAway

07899 817486

Riverford Organics

01274 616471

CF Joinery

01274 642351/ 07966 200757

Sophie’s Satellite Services

07517 043878

Cancer Support Bradford & Airedale

01274 776688

SMS Chartered Accountant

01274 423789/ 07796 698287

David Wilson Homes

01274 596010

Solargro

01274 568536

Halfway Auctions

07847 897874

SS Electrical

01274 733844

Idle Travel

01274 619141

The Copper Beech Club

01274 584091

The Local Focal

01274 420091

Injury4U Latino Tiles

01943 884546

The Yorkshire Clinic

01274 550600

MAD Publications

01274 420091

TJ Plumbing & Heating Engineers

07947 236041/ 07929 295565

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