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Welcome Issue 31 December / January 2011

Editor: Angela Riches angela@madpublications.co.uk

Welcome to all Here & Now readers and a Merry Christmas to one and all!

It’s been another eventful year to say the least and there have been lots of changes here at MAD Publications. We said ‘goodbye’ to our brilliant designer, Tom who came to us for a six week placement two and a half years ago and never left!

After winning a placement with Saatchi & Saatchi in London earlier this year, Tom decided the time was right for him to fly the nest and set up his own web design company - we wish him lots of luck in this brave new chapter of his life although his success is in no doubt whatsoever!

As Tom left us we welcomed David into the fold and he is proving to be a great asset to the team. You will be hearing more about David in the New Year.

As another year draws to a close we would all like to thank every one of our advertisers and readers for their support and interest in Here & Now and The Local Focal; our home and Sainsbury’s distribution still sets us apart from our competitors.

We have lots of new things in store for you all in 2011, so Merry Christmas and a prosperous, healthy and Happy New Year to everyone.

Remember – keep it local and support local business.

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Bradford Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1TW, Tel: 01274 550 621 The Yorkshire clinic is the first hospital in the region to offer a new way of having a knee replacement.

The The Signature total Signature knee knee replacement uses tried replacement will allow and tested orthopaedic surgeons to prosthesis with excellent long provide more of a custom fit term results, specifically for you, regardless but allows the operating of age, surgeon to place race, size, the implants into the precise position or gender. needed for the individual knee.

The system relies on obtaining an MRI scan of the knee which is used to recreate a three dimensional model of the knee. This model is then used to develop positioning guides that are individual for the patient.

This innovative step means that during the operation the surgeon is able to prepare the knee and place the implant in a way that is unique to that patient’s knee.

The process also eliminates several invasive steps needed during a standard knee replacement. This will not only make surgery more efficient, but will aid in

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Titanic Spa Goes Pink!

The UK’s Original Eco Spa Introduces Award Winning Eco Beauty Brand

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itanic, the UK’s original eco spa, is delighted to announce a spa product partnership with UK beauty award winning Pinks Boutique - a brand dedicated to eco luxury and the highest standards in organic, certified professional products.

Guests of Titanic can now complete their green spa experience by indulging in this award winning, professional range of beauty products made from 100% natural and organic ingredients. With a proud English heritage and based on a concept of ‘home grown goodness’, Pinks Boutique combines evocative natural fragrances with a luxurious feel on the skin. The range is now available for purchase at Titanic, with the intention to introduce signature ‘Pinks’ treatments in early 2011.

All ingredients in Pinks Boutiques products are certified by the Soil Association (SA) – the UK’s leading certifier of organic products and processes. The SA mark means their products have to contain at least 70% organic ingredients, and everything else in the products must meet their strict safety standards.

Everything in the range is made entirely from natural and organic ingredients and hand blended in the UK. With sumptuous scents such as sweet orange, lavender and apricot, the Pinks Boutique product range includes face and body care and products such as: Hand Balm (50ml, £16.50) – A little goes a long way with this super hydrating balm made with rich Shea butter, sweet orange, enrol and vitamin E that moisturise and promotes cell regeneration.

Sugar Body Scrub (125gr, £17.50) - UK beauty award winning Pinks Boutique sugar body scrub is infused with lemongrass and mandarin organic essential oils for an uplifting refreshing full body exfoliation. As the sweet sugar grains dissolve your skin is left flawless and enriched.

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Warrick Burton, Managing Director of Titanic said, “We are very excited about our new partnership with Pinks Boutique, we believe it’s the perfect product match for the spa with its eco luxury and organic ethos.

When customers visit Titanic Spa they well able to experience the ultimate 100% organic experience which is very unique to the UK.” In recent years, Titanic has gone beyond the organic philosophy providing guests with the ultimate green spa experience. The spa possesses a wealth of renewable energy sources and eco-friendly strategies.

So if you’re looking for that ‘truly organic’ experience, look no further than Titanic Spa where Pinks Boutique will be available for purchase to all visitors.

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The Hair Port Arrives in Yeadon!

Caroline Haigh has finally realised her dream of opening her own salon, and after a turbulent year this is a massive achievement and one that’s worth shouting about!

Trained at Vidal Sassoon in Leeds, Caroline worked her way through the ranks from hair washing to be the salon’s top stylist for eleven years, regularly styling models’ hair for London Fashion Week and other shows and photo shoots; even cutting the hair of The Kaiser Chiefs before they became famous.

Then in 2004, six months after having her daughter Logan, she found it difficult to continue to work in Leeds as the travel was too demanding on her time. So she went to work with two other ex Vidal Sassoon stylists who had their own salon in Pudsey.

Soon after Caroline moved to Calverley and saw the opportunity to open her own salon, something she had always dreamt of. However just three months after opening Caroline was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and the dream was put on hold indefinitely while she underwent treatment.

That was 17 months ago and we are pleased to confirm that Caroline is well again and ready to pick up on that dream with the opening of The Hair Port in Yeadon!

We think this dream deserves the support of our readers and Caroline has an Introductory Offer of 10% Discount from all adult appointments until 31st January 2011. Introductory Offer Discount Applies Multiple Times to Every Customer Until the Offer Expires! Last word goes to Caroline: “The Hair Port aims to provide a professional salon service in a relaxed friendly environment at sensible prices. We are a family friendly salon and everyone is welcome.”

Have you booked your appointment yet?

The Hair Port, 2b Ivegate, Yeadon, LS19 7RE Tel: 01132 500516

For further information or to book your classes call Catherine on Tel: 07984 040202

or visit www.peacedanceacedemy.co.uk We offer classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern Theatre, Hip Hop and Street Dance Regency Studios,Kirk Lane, Yeadon, LS19 7EP Baildon Recreation Centre, Green Lane, Baildon, BD17 5JH

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How the offset mortgage could benefit you!

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ffset mortgages can be extremely beneficial for the right person, because they are flexible, tax efficient and can help people reduce their mortgage balance more quickly. In the current climate savings accounts offer derisory returns and an offset mortgage can make your money work much harder.

An offset mortgage can be particularly useful for the self employed, company directors, landlords, higher rate tax payers or people with savings.

Let me explain how an offset mortgage works. Essentially, an offset mortgage allows the borrower to link their savings and current account balance to their mortgage, thereby reducing the amount of interest charged on the mortgage. Offset mortgages are effective because generally speaking, borrowers are charged more on their mortgage than they earn on their savings. However, it is important to seek advice, as they tend to be slightly more expensive than other products.

Additionally, in the unusual climate that we find ourselves in, the difference between interest earned on savings and interest charged on mortgages has narrowed so you need to be careful that an offset mortgage is the most effective product for you.

Take a look at the chart; Tom has a mortgage of £150,000 and £30,000 in a separate savings account from which he earns 2% interest. James also has a £150,000 mortgage, but, has linked his savings balance of £30,000 and a current account balance of £2,000 to his offset mortgage. Both Tom and James are charged 4% interest on their mortgage. Over one year Tom would pay £6,000 in interest on his mortgage and receives interest of £600 (before tax) from his savings.

Assuming Tom is a basic rate tax payer he would pay 20% tax on the interest which would leave him with a net savings income of £480 over the year. £360 for a higher rate tax payer.

On the other hand James is offsetting his £30,000 savings and £2000 current account balance from his mortgage which reduces the interest charged on his mortgage by £1,280. As James hasn’t received any interest there is no tax to pay. A higher rate taxpayer would need to earn savings interest of 6.6%, before tax, to get an equilvalent return.

This is almost impossible in the current climate without having to risk some of your capital. If James wanted to reduce his mortgage balance as quickly as possible, he could opt to keep his mortgage payments the same, but, effectively overpay and reduce his mortgage balance by the amount of interest saved. According to Woolwich offset calculator, this would reduce a mortgage by four years and five months and save

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£17,914 in interest that would have been charged over the term.

An offset mortgage is also flexible as it usually comes with no overpayment restrictions and any funds in the savings pot can be withdrawn at any time. It is therefore ideal for the self employed, whose earnings can fluctuate considerably over time or for landlords who can deposit surplus rent to offset the interest on their personal mortgage.

Please note that this article is based on personal opinion and cannot constitute advice. We strongly recommend people seek independent financial advice when reviewing their mortgage.

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Calverley Conservative Club The Hidden Gem in the Village

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alverley Conservative Club is steeped in history and tradition; it’s a hive of activity serving the community of the village and yet there are so many local residents who don’t know what an absolute hidden gem they have on their doorstep!

Did you know that the club has a superb private function room with the capacity to hold 80 to 100 guests for private parties and celebrations? It’s a wonderful venue with a private bar and kitchen facilities where you can do your own catering and is perfect if you are hiring caterers for your event; there’s a full PA system and disco lights too. Children’s parties are often held here on Sunday afternoons, however, it is not widely known that the function room is also available on Saturdays.

The room should also be considered as the meeting place for local clubs and societies.

Calverley Conservative Club is a hive of activity

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alverley Conservative Club is the proud sponsor of Calverley Utd Junior FC; they provide the team kit, equipment, track suits etc and believe in supporting the local community wherever possible.

The football club was established in 1989 and celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, they have teams in ten age groups from under 6yrs to under 18’s and they have just established links with Calverley FC Open Age Team and have positive links with other local clubs and schools.

With over 170 children involved in the club, they have 20 qualified coaches to make sure that every child is given the best attention and training, enabling them to play in the Craven, Aire and Wharfe Junior League, Garforth Junior League and Keybury Junior League. The club trains at Trinity All Saints ground.

with Scottish Dancing Classes, Fitness and Relaxation Classes, plus it’s the full time base of Elev8 Dance School, run by Helen Holmes. There are lots of activities and classes available, to find out more contact Richard Dixon the Club Steward on Tel: 01132 564387. You can also visit www.calverleyconservativeclub.co.uk for events and times.

Richard is the new steward, taking over from local resident, Carolyn Lee after 22 years, and he is keen to attract new members with the great facilities such as two full sized match quality snooker tables and all bar drinks at club prices – not pub prices! For sports enthusiasts there’s also the only Sky and ESPN in the village, showing Premier and Championship League games on Sky HD and ESPN HD. Memberships are available for only £10 per year and member benefits include free use of

Club Chairman, David Cooper told us: “Calverley United Juniors was founded in 1989 and one of our main objectives was to give local youngsters the opportunity to play competitive football. We do not adopt a “Win at all cost” attitude and we have managed to retain our founding principles whilst achieving some notable success. The Club has always promoted fair play and respect ensuring that our players are given equal opportunities, whilst being able to enjoy football for what it is - a game!”

the snooker tables, free children’s Christmas party, free function room hire and all drinks are 25 to 30% cheaper than pub prices!

The club is open from 5pm on Fridays, 4.30pm on Saturdays and from 12 noon on Sundays. Richard welcomes all new member applications.

Above: Brendan Nixon and Matty Judd with Members of Calverley Conservative Club Committee Below: Team photos for the CUJFC U12’s sponsored by Calverley Conservative Club

For further information visit www.cujfc.org.uk.

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Shoobox of Bingley

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ifestyle and celebrity magazines are absolutely full of the very latest must have footwear for the winter season; 3/4 Boots, Cavalier Boots, Fur Lined, Fur Trimmed, Wedge Heels, High Heels, Lace Up Nubuck Boots and of course those ever popular UGG’s!

Shoes at the moment are predominantly for the party season with lots of Animal Prints, Greys and Metallics and the most elegant and beautiful Evening Ankle Boots... and no one does footwear trends better than Shoobox of Bingley!

Owner, Janet Brearley and her team are passionate about style, comfort and of course fashion and they offer it all at Shoobox with a range of classic footwear running alongside the latest on trend designs.

Over the two years since Janet took over the business, she has built a reputation as the place to visit to find the perfect shoes, sandals, boots, handbags, fashion jewellery and accessories, at prices that make it possible to wear the latest designs as soon as they come out, even buying your favourite

styles in more than one colour!

There are fashionable casual shoes

by Tamaris, classic designs by Lunar, trendy styles from Timeless and high end fashion by Escape.

Shoobox is also the preferred local stockist of Skechers.

To complete your seasonal look you will also be inspired by the extensive range of jewellery and accessories in stock, plus the most amazing matching clutch and evening bags and those very special Charlotte Reid bags in animal print, clutch bags and bags for work to beautiful oversized statement bags. Scarves and gloves and even the latest fur lined metallic wellies are in stock!

Struggling for that perfect Christmas present for sisters, mums, girlfriends, wives? Search over!

At Shoobox you will find the perfect Christmas present for each lady in your life...or the perfect gift to yourself. After all you are worth it!

Stand out from the crowd, look amazing this Christmas and New Year; give or receive the perfect gift. Visit Shoobox.

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4 Chapel Lane Bingley West Yorkshire BD16 2NG Tel: 01274 565483 Fax: 01274 565675 Email: info@shooboxbingley.com

At Ivy Florist, Pudsey’s original Bloom Boutique, we are celebrating our 3rd birthday and to say THANK YOU to all our customers we would like to offer 10% discount off everything for one week from Wednesday 1st Dec to Wednesday 8th Dec. Please quote ‘Here&Now’. Christmas is our favourite time of the year and for 2010, we have even more fantastic gift and festive home decoration ideas to suit all bud budgets.

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Best Wishes to all our customers old and new for a truly wonderful Christmas and New Year.

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Balti House in Baildon!

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hether you want to eat in or get a takeaway, for a true Balti dining experience, it has to be the Balti House in Baildon! This is a real treat for lovers of traditional Punjabi cooking but it’s not all about the food – if you choose to eat in, it’s about the whole experience and Balti House provides a really unique dining experience.

beauty of this is that all flavours are captured and you don’t lose any of the taste on transfer to plates. Ideally, the food should be eaten without cutlery, scooped up with Naan or Chapatti bread but cutlery is on hand if you prefer. Balti is a traditional northern dish, originating from the North West and northern regions of Punjab. It is a very popular dish and has to be tasted to be appreciated.

Set in a 17th century cottage on Browgate, the main road through Baildon, with parking available on the road or directly opposite in a large car park, this is a really easy restaurant to find.

The menu here is extensive, so take a while to study all that is on offer.

Christmas is a great time to try this great establishment for a party night with a difference, great food, superb atmosphere and the very best of service, which their Five Scores on the Doors Award prove. Scores on the Doors is the number one national food hygiene rating scheme and five is the highest you can achieve!

Being a traditional Balti restaurant, there is no alcohol for sale but diners are welcome to bring their own, which many do, so don’t be caught out if you like an alcoholic beverage with your meal. It may seem strange to see people coming in carrying a bottle of wine or a carrier bag of beer but what a great idea; you get to drink exactly what you want and not have to pay restaurant prices or corkage. Another reason why this restaurant is so popular! However soft drinks are available.

Balti food is cooked and served in traditional heavy cast iron woks. The

Don’t forget that Balti House also provides a brilliant takeaway service with an extensive menu to choose from, so you can enjoy their unique flavoursome food in the comfort of your own home, however you don’t want to miss the wonderful hospitality and the true dining experience of eating in the restaurant, so make sure you visit soon.

Open 6 days a week including bank holidays (closed Tuesdays) Sunday to Thursday 6pm until 12 am Friday and Saturday 6pm until 12.30am

Balti House, 9 Browgate, Baildon, BD17 6BP Tel: 01274 585600 www.balti-house.com

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SANTA’S SENDING LETTERS THIS YEAR Santa Claus is coming to town! And this year he’s sending personalised letters to children ahead of his annual visit.

The NSPCC’s Letter from Santa fundraising initiative gives family and friends the chance to send someone special a magical letter from Santa for a suggested donation of £5.

The letter is personalised with the child’s name and age and confirms that Santa and his sleigh will be stopping off in their home town to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. The letter is written in a hand script font and is beautifully illustrated on quality colourful paper.

The envelope shows that it’s been safely delivered through ‘Express Rudolph Mail’. Anyone who orders a Letter from Santa is also in with a chance of winning the trip of a lifetime to Lapland*.

Paula Guanaria, NSPCC Head of local fundraising in the North, said:

“Letter from Santa adds to the joy of Christmas by bringing some extra festive magic to a special child in your life. The initiative also helps us to raise vital funds to support less-fortunate children who perhaps don’t have such loving adults thinking of them at this time of year.“ Also on offer is a Baby’s First Christmas letter from Santa, which is the perfect keepsake for newborns celebrating their first festive season.

To order a Letter from Santa for a child you know, either in the UK or abroad, visit or call 0845 839 9304. Alternatively look out for a Letter from Santa order postcard in your local Debenhams, SPAR, Thorntons or Bhs store.

Everyone ordering a Letter from Santa this year will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a free family trip to Lapland* thanks to the generosity of Lastminute.com.

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total dance:

a unique dance concept for children and adults!

Riding on the success of their babyballet classes in the region, Nancy Lucas, a professional dancer for ten years, and Rachael Gascoigne-Higgins, introduced Total Dance a year ago and its success has seen the number of classes in the local area grow to 20 each week with over 200 children attending!

Total Dance covers all genres of dance and includes examinations and the chance to perform in regular shows.

Total Dance is a one hour class combining ballet, tap and street dance, and caters for those children who have outgrown or are too old to join a babyballet class. Total Dance offers great fun and fitness without the regime of exams, although exams can be taken as an option. Anyone can join a Total Dance class as A new and exciting class for children – Zumbatomic! It’s a fast-forward fusion of the Zumba programme’s moves (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop and more) and high-octane workouts designed to let kids aged four -12 max out on fun and fitness all at the same time.

Safe and effective, kids can’t wait to get into the

no previous dance experience is required.

Nancy and Rachael explain: “Total Dance is suitable for boys and girls aged five and upwards, we offer a range of fun and energetic classes for those who want to enjoy the benefits of dance without the strict setting. More formal classes are available for those who are serious about furthering their dance ability and adjudications and examinations are optional. Classes are taught by professional dancers who have been trained to the highest standard in each discipline. We have introduced these specialised classes so that no matter what type of dance your child wants to do, with us they will learn great new skills, gain confidence, make new friends and also get fitter!”

Zumbatomic groove. Watch their energy and fitness levels soar!

PLUS adult classes including adult ballet tone, Pilates, legs bums and tums and ZUMBA! Currently there are 14 Zumba classes a week throughout Leeds and Bradford. Full timetable on www.totaldanceuk.co.uk

Total dance and ballet classes are held in: Saltaire Wibsey Horsforth Alwoodley Swain House Eccleshill Horton Park Rawdon Guiseley Crossflatts Thackley

....for children who love to dance to upbeat popular music, experiencing different choreography each week.

Pupils are encouraged to develop their own style and personality through movement. A fun and energetic class.

total tap

....a great way of improving rhythm, coordination and musicality in a fun, lively and noisy class! Adult tap classes are planned to start in the near future.

total cheer

....taught by a fully qualified cheerleading coach, classes include cheer dances and chants, pom pom performance, arm drills and simple stunts. A fun class to upbeat music.

total ballet

....for children who prefer a more technical class. The focus is on the correct execution of ballet steps and follows a traditional format but without the strict setting! Adjudications and examinations are optional.

total dance

....a specially designed class for those children who would like to study ballet, tap and street dance. The three disciplines are taught within the hour, providing a high energy class.

total ballet tone

....an adult class with no previous experience in ballet needed. Aerobics and ballet are combined to improve muscle tone, posture and strength providing a very effective fat burning workout.

Tel: 07543 338 491 Web: total-dance@live.co.uk

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Footsteps Theatre School

... a step ahead

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iedi Westerman AISTD(Dip), the Principal of Footsteps, began her training at the age of eight when she attended drama classes at the Bradford Playhouse and also performed as a member of the Leeds Girls Choir.

She began dancing at the age of nine and went on to train vocationally from the age of 14 via a full scholarship at the Legar School of Russian Ballet in Tunbridge Wells.

programmes, commercials and pop videos. As well as performing, Hiedi has taught dance extensively throughout the Yorkshire region and is a regular guest teacher at full-time colleges.

Hiedi’s training was completed with a three year professional dance and teacher training course at Northern Ballet School, Manchester. Here she gained four Teaching Associates, History and Anatomy of Dance+ NBS Teaching Diploma. Hiedi was also awarded the NBS choreographic award for 1992.

“We have six permanent teaching staff, all fully qualified in their specific subjects of singing, drama and dance and we currently have over 200 pupils.”

Through her career Hiedi has appeared in numerous television

Hiedi told us: “We are a dance and theatre school providing a professional level of training to young people. The school centres on our own fully equipped premises, and provides 65 classes per week.

Our pupils have appeared in pop videos, TV commercials, TV series’, amateur and professional stage productions including West End leads, catalogues and fashion shows, radio shows and voice-overs.”

Footsteps also holds special needs classes which are really popular and, if you think you or your child has potential, Hiedi runs a very successful casting agency.

New Adult Classes from January 2011

New Kids Classes from January 2011

Zumba with one of the few male instructors in the area!

Glee based choir (auditions necessary) – open to members and none members.

Acting for Television – for adults who want to try their hand at extra work or would like to develop into acting.

Classes for Tots – Ballet, Tap and Street Dance

SInging for Scardey Cats and Acting for Scardey Cats – both are short eight week classes for adults who have never dared to!

Footsteps Success Stories Verity Rushworth: Donna Windsor in Emmerdale, Penny in Hairspray in the West End alongside Michael Ball and was the only female in the West End production of Departure lounge.

Sarah Kitson: Numerous UK and West End shows including Fame, We Will Rock You, High School Musical, Boogie Nights and from January 2011 is on the Footloose Tour.

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Restaurant co-owners Zulfi Hussain and Sanjeev Johar have agreed to donate £5 from every booking, plus raffle proceeds, to the Yorkshire Young Achievers’ Foundation.

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BY STEVE GORRINGE

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New Year’s Eve?

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ell spare a thought for Graham Duckworth the Bradford City Assistant kit man. Graham plans to set off a day earlier than the team to Lincoln who we play on New Year’s Day. However unlike the team Graham will be walking the 73 miles between the 2 grounds in aid of The Bradford Burns Unit.

Now a quick calculation shows that he needs to sustain a speed of 3 mph over a 24 hour period.

Graham is quite confident he’ll complete the walk so good luck to Graham.

Like all fund raisers he has a website on just giving which is www.justgiving.com/ lincolnwalk Now back to the football and after the last article which appeared in Here and Now the results have improved somewhat and City are climbing the league steadily, however the defeats at Wycombe and the home games against Macclesfield and Accrington had put a stop to our climb up the league with just 1 point from a possible 9 points.

I’m still not sure about Peter Taylor and his insistence on playing loan players. At the start of the season we had an almost full squad and back up for almost every position but we’ve seen a host of young inexperienced loan players signed and preferred to our own players.

There is a saying on the internet message boards “In Peter Taylor we trust” I just hope the trust the fans have in him will be repaid come the end of this season.

by a 1-0 away win at Bury. It’s at times like this the mobile phone and text messaging comes in very handy, you should have seen the looks I got in Sea World when Omar Daley scored at Bury, those Yanks know nothing about football and the passion we have for it.

Now to matters off the field of play, Bradford City has once again set next seasons prices for a Season Ticket, £150 for an Adult for 23 games, £110 in the TL Dallas stand with junior tickets being half the adult price, also under 11’s gain entry for £5 when purchased with an adult ticket.

Once again a really fantastic deal for long suffering City fans, at that price how can you not take up the offer but don’t forget these prices only apply till the Friday 31st December 2010.

Now for readers of this page the last edition featured a picture of a football ground which was of course Sincil Bank Lincoln.

So with the festive season upon us it only remains for me to wish everyone a very happy festive period and remember poor Graham when the New Year arrives plodding through the night on his way to Lincoln.

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On a lighter note your truly took a holiday in November and whilst the Florida sunshine was most welcome I can’t help feeling cheated at missing a 5-0 victory against Oxford followed

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Who plays at a ground like this?

BY PAUL DEWS

More than just football at Elland Road…

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eeds United legend Allan Clarke performed the opening ceremony of the new Centenary Pavilion in front of an invited audience of almost 1,000 guests.

The glitzy official opening took place on Wednesday with Leeds United chairman Ken Bates, Leeds United manager Simon Grayson, and Allan Clarke among the guests. Welcome to Yorkshire CEO Gary Verity was also among the speakers.

The City of Leeds was given the opportunity to say farewell to the soon-to-be decommissioned Ark Royal at Elland Road last month.

Leeds United was joined by the crew of the Ark Royal for the home game against Bristol City,

Leeds United chairman Ken Bates said: “This is a magnificent venue. Hopefully it will be important to Leeds and there will be spin-offs for the rest of Yorkshire. We will be able to bring functions here that would usually be held outside of the county.”

On seeing the venue for the first time since completion, Gary Verity said: “It’s spectacular.

It’s a great asset for the club, the city of Leeds and the county of Yorkshire. What this particular venue brings to the party is the scale and size of it. If you want to do a big event or a sit-down dinner for 1,000 people plus the choice of options in Yorkshire are narrow, so in terms of being able to host and accommodate the prestigious dinners this venue brings that to the party. This venue also has great access.”

The Centenary Pavilion can also be divided into two suites, named after two of the Club’s heroes from that win against Arsenal, Clarke and Mick Jones.

Clarke said: “I feel emotional and humbled.

It is a magnificent venue for the football club and the city. Football now is a business and this facility will bring benefits off the field that are important to the club.”

City says its farewell

Striker Ross McCormack proved his fitness in style by scoring a hat-trick in the reserves, Billy Paynter completed another 90 minutes and scored a goal, and Sanchez Watt is also back to fitness.

“At one stage we had ten or twelve in the treatment room, now we’re down to Paddy Kisnorbo,” said the boss. “You can see what we have from how strong the reserves are at the moment.

The multi-million pound venue, which has already staged Harvey Nicholls’ first out-ofstore fashion show away from London, first opened its doors on September 23, has also staged a number of major exhibitions.

The new Centenary Pavilion, named after the Club’s FA Cup win in 1972, can hold almost 3,000 visitors and seat over 1,200 guests for dinner and is one of the biggest venues of its kind in Northern England.

for a place in his side after injury.

and they performed a guard of honour for the two teams before returning at half-time to wave farewell on its final weekend in the city.

The Club has a long-standing relationship with the Ark Royal, dating back to 1942 when the city of Leeds adopted the ship.

Leeds United CEO Shaun Harvey said: “This was a very special weekend for us and it was an opportunity for the people of Leeds to say farewell to a ship of historical importance. It was Remembrance weekend and it was great to see our fans to show their appreciation.”

The Bristol City game also saw the United players wearing a one-off shirt with a poppy on, and these limited edition shirts will be signed and donated to servicemen-related charities nominated by the Club following the game.

A poppy collection by the British Legion also took place, and the Club was joined by a number of servicemen and their families and from the Yorkshire Regiment.

Competition drives us on – Leeds boss United boss Simon Grayson is hoping increased competition for places will push his squad on to the next level.

Grayson’s men enjoyed a great November in the Championship and he now has additional bodies pushing

“Ross will have benefited from his goals, Billy’s getting games, and Sanchez is back fit as well. Two of those, people haven’t really seen them in a Leeds shirt yet.

“We have players coming back and competition for places will hopefully push the players further. It can only be a good thing for us.

“We’re now in a position where we’ve been able to let Aidy White go on loan to get some games in and it may be that another couple go out on loan to play games before the deadline.”

Save a tenner on Xmas tickets Fans wishing to buy their Xmas match tickets at Elland Road can save up to a tenner.

The visit of league leaders QPR on Saturday December 18 and the clash with Portsmouth on Tuesday December 28 are both designated Category A fixtures - but fans purchasing tickets for both games in the same transaction will pay Category B prices, as long as it is done before December 17.

That could represent a saving of up to £10.

These games will go on sale on Monday November 1 to Members with General Sale commencing on Monday November 9.

Tickets are also now on General Sale for our games against Hull City on Tuesday November 9 and Bristol City on Saturday November 13.

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BY STUART DUFFY

Bulls unveil New Kits!

B radford Bulls have unveiled both their Principle and Alternative kits for the 2011 season

The home strip represents a variation on the Club’s traditional red, amber and black, while the away kit is a striking purple.

The Club opted for purple after taking advice from manufacturers Kooga and is confident both shirts will prove popular with fans, especially as prices have been slashed this year.

Adult shirts will be available for £39.99, youths at £35 and juniors at £30, with both on sale from Saturday, December 11. Bulls season-ticket holders also receive a £5 voucher towards the cost.

“We’re very pleased with both designs,” said chief executive Ryan Duckett. “We have worked with Kooga to come up with two quality shirts.

“The home shirt sticks to our traditional colours but, as in the past, we like to change the colour of our away shirt and Kooga advised us that purple is fashionable at the moment.

“It’s a little bit different and veers away from our usual colours but we’re very happy with it and are sure it will prove popular.

The Bulls have also announced the dates, venues and opponents for their pre-season games ahead of the 2011 Engage Super League season.

First up for the club is a Boxing Day game at Castleford with a 12 noon kick off and then Halifax visits the Grattan Stadium, in what will be Jamie Langley’s Testimonial game, on Sunday 9th January at 15:00.

The Bulls then spend a week warm weather training in Lanzarote from the 13th January before the annual trip to New Crown Flatt to play Dewsbury Rams on Sunday 23rd January at 15:00. The Bulls round off their pre-season schedule with a game against Wakefield

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Wildcats at the Grattan Stadium on Sunday 30th January at 15:00.

competition for places and the games we’ve arranged will allow everyone to stake a claim.

Bulls CEO Ryan Duckett said today:

“We also hope fans will come down to the Halifax game, a traditional Derby game that hasn’t featured for a number of years, to show their support for Jamie Langley, who has been a fantastic player for the club.”

“We want a big start to the new season so we have put together a competitive pre-season to help us in that aim.

“We’ve got a lot of new players and new combinations so it gives us a chance to test them before the new campaign. The squad we’ve put together is also about strength in depth so there will be

BY PHIL DALY

Rhinos are true blue L eeds Rhinos unveiled their new 2011 home playing kit with the team looking to reclaim their Engage Super League title in a blue hooped shirt next season.

The kit, as modeled by Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield and team mates Rob Burrow and Jamie Jones-Buchanan, is on sale now from both the club stores at Headingley Carnegie and the St John’s Centre and online.

Commenting on the new look kit Commercial Director Rob Oates said: “We are really pleased with the design of the shirt. We wanted something a bit different from normal but retaining a look that could be identified with the Rhinos. The team looks fantastic in the kit and I am sure the fans will be keen to see them in action on Boxing Day for the Festive Charity Trophy against Wakefield at Headingley Carnegie.”

Local Rivals come together to spread Festive Cheer Leeds Rhinos have revealed that the traditional Boxing Day clash against local rivals Wakefield Wildcats at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 11.30am, is to be re-branded as the Festive Charity Trophy with a donation from every ticket sold going to the Sick Children’s Trust.

A pound from every ticket sold will go to The Sick Children’s Trust, which was founded in 1982 and provides high quality accommodation for families whose children are receiving hospital treatment for serious illness.

In addition, the Club will also be running their “Day to Remember” campaign, which has been successfully implemented for the last three World Club Challenge games at Elland Road. This allows companies to pledge funds to purchase discounted tickets which are then distributed to disadvantaged children across the city.

The Rhinos worked with The Sick Children’s Trust earlier this year and released their version of Heather Small’s classic “Proud” to raise funds for the charity.

There is a growing demand for ‘Homes from Home’ as children must increasingly travel long distances to get the specialist treatment they need. To date The Sick Children’s Trust has helped more than 30,000 families.

To run the ‘Homes from Home’ the charity relies entirely on voluntary donations; and needs to raise £1million this year to keep them open.

Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow was joined by Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Chief Executive James Elston along with Chris Rostron, the General Manager of the Leeds Rugby Foundation, at the launch along with families from Leeds and Wakefield who have benefited from the work done by The Sick Children’s Trust.

supporters from both clubs will be pleased to know that they are making a donation to such a worthy cause at a tough time of year for all families who have children receiving treatment in hospital.”

Tickets for the game are on sale now from both the Rhinos and Wakefield ticket office.

Leeds Rhinos seat season ticket holders from the 2010 season will have their seat held until 5pm on Monday 6th December when any unsold tickets will go on general sale.

Leeds Rhinos adult and concession members will be able to gain a £2 discount across all ticket categories if purchased before Monday 6th December at 5pm. Junior tickets for Boxing Day start from just £5. Tickets can be purchased by calling 0871 423 1315 or online 24 hours a day at www.therhinos.co.uk/ buytickets The Sick Children’s Trust runs seven ‘Homes from Home’ at major hospitals around the country where families can stay free of charge, for as long as they need whilst their child is undergoing treatment. There is a growing demand for their ‘Homes from Home’ as children must increasingly travel long distances to get the specialist treatment they need. In essence, The Sick Children’s Trust ensures that the very basic of all medicines has a chance to work; family love and support.

To date they have helped more than 30,000 families. To run their ‘Homes from Home’ they rely entirely on voluntary donations; and need to raise nearly £1million this year to keep them open.

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Commenting on the initiative Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Gary Hetherington said: “The Boxing Day fixture always has a fantastic family atmosphere with many generations from the same family coming together to enjoy a morning at the rugby together. The decision to join up with Wakefield to help support the excellent work done by the Sick Children’s Trust is a natural one and I am sure that

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