Here & Now Magazine Leeds/Bradford Issue 26

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The Local Magazine for Local People

February ~ March 2010

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Editor’s Message

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appy New Year! If you thought 2009 was a hard year, 2010 came in with a vengeance. I doubt that there was any business left unaffected by the weather in the first two weeks of January and the terrible effect it had. Unless you own a gritting company, most businesses were affected and this is even more reason to make sure your business is marketed locally, if seen locally you will be supported locally!

I can’t stress strongly enough how we believe that if we all support each other within our local communities during the coming months and throughout this year, we will all hopefully start 2011 with a big smile on our faces.

On a lighter note, if 2010 is your year to get fit, lose weight, put your financial affairs in order, buy new furniture, extend or refurbish your home, or even buy a brand new home, then you will find great advice and the best local deals from the advertisers in this magazine.

As we go through the year we will include special features on getting married, the perfect holiday destinations, great health and fitness advice, the latest fashion trends and keep you up to date with your favourite local football and rugby teams. Plus we have lots more seasonal features planned with helpful tips and advice to help you make the smart choices when spending your hard earned cash!

The next edition for the Leeds/Bradford border distribution will be April/May, when we will be looking forward to spring and all that comes with it; Easter, weddings, holidays and home improvements... would your business benefit from being included in Here & Now? Call us for details of how we can support your business in 2010; Here & Now is still possibly the only local magazine that actually distributes through letterboxes and puts your business directly into the homes of your target market!

CONTENTS Body & Soul

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Exclusive New Beauty School Opened in Bradford Valentine’s & Mother’s Day Treats Yorkshire Clinic Opens New Theatre

Life & Leisure

18-27

Stunning Cake Creations Total Dance for Children and Adults Earn an Income which could Change Your Life

Homes & Gardens 28-37 Gone in 60 Seconds Beauty comes as Standard at Bathrooms in Mind Shipley Building Plastics Call all DIY Enthusiasts

Sport

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Champions get New Look for the Big Kick-Off Leeds take on the Big Teams and the Big “C”

Distributed to selected homes in Idle, Thackley, Apperley Bridge, Greengates, Eccleshill, Wrose, Calverley, Rawdon, Yeadon, Guiseley, Menston, Otley, Baildon, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons stores.

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Many thanks to our Contributors: Angela Riches, Phil Daly, Paul Dews, Stuart Duffy, Steve Gorringe, Bradford Cancer Support, West Yorkshire Police, Amanda Kirby and Towerwood Vetinary Group HERE & now! is produced by MAD Publications Ltd as a free local magazine. The Publishers cannot accept any liability for any advertisments in this publication.

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Angela Riches, Editor, HERE & now! Magazine, Suites 1 & 7, Albion Mills, Greengates, Bradford BD10 9TQ or send an email to editor@madpublications.co.uk

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Don’t Ignore the Pension D espite it being ten years since the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 came into force less that 10% of divorce settlements fully consider the accrued pension assets of both spouses. Juliette Kinsey of Kinsey & Co Solicitors explains the different ways pension assets can be brought into the equation when dividing assets between separating couples involved in divorce proceedings.

After the equity in the matrimonial home a pension can be the second most valuable capital asset accrued by a married couple and should therefore be taken into account when dividing the assets as a whole.

In many cases couples take joint decisions during their marriage regarding their retirement provision. Many couples decide during child raising years that they will continue to pay into one pension fund, usually the husbands, on the basis that the fund will provide a joint income on retirement, whilst the wife will take a career break in order to raise their children. In many cases this leads to the husband having greater pension provision than the wife at the time of separation. However, because for many separating couples retirement seems years away the pension assets accrued during a marriage are often undervalued, misunderstood or in some instances even ignored. This can mean that the party to the marriage who has least pension provision, which is more often than not the wife, can find themselves without a pension and little future prospect of being able to make up the lost years in the future.

There are three ways in which the inequality of pension provision can be addressed and without exception before deciding how to proceed both parties should seek expert advice from a family law solicitor as to which option to take.

Offsetting:

Pension Sharing:

Offsetting a pension entitlement in effect means addressing the pension imbalance between the parties by an unequal division or apportionment of other matrimonial assets. The most common example of this would be whereby the wife would receive a greater share of the proceeds of sale of the former matrimonial home in return for the husband retaining his pension.

In order to determine how much more equity should the wife receive a proper valuation of the pension should be obtained and both parties should seek specialist family law advice.

The purpose of the 1999 legislation was to enable the courts to address the imbalance of pension provision by awarding the spouse with least pension rights a share of the pension fund held by the other spouse, often the husband. This process overcame many of the disadvantages of earmarking and allowed a share of the husbands’ pension to be transferred into the sole name of the wife thereby enabling her to decide when she would like to retire and equally in many cases pass the benefits of the fund on to surviving children in the event of death before retirement.

Pensions are complicated at the best of times. There are many different ways to value pensions and indeed many different types of pension plans.

Occupational pension schemes such as the NHS, Teachers Pensions or Police pensions present further challenges.

Therefore anybody involved in divorce where pensions are an issue should seek specialist family law advice.

Earmarking: Earmarking a pension requires the court to make an order whereby a percentage of the income received on retirement by the spouse with the pension rights should be paid directly to the spouse who does not have the pension. Whilst at first glance this seems a sensible approach in reality it has tremendous disadvantages such as the fact that no income will be received by the spouse if the pension holder dies or if the spouse entitled the earmarking provision remarries.

Once again it is important that proper family law advice is received before making a decision as to how to address the issue of pensions in divorce cases.

If you would like further advice regarding pensions on divorce or matrimonial and separation issues generally please contact Juliette Kinsey on 01274 589900 to make an appointment or visit www.kinseysolicitors.co.uk to find out more.

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Shoes

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or more than 21 years, ex professional model, Joan Walshe, and her dedicated team at Tip Toes, located at White Cross in Guiseley, have gained an unrivalled reputation for the very best choice in exquisite shoes, boots and handbags in every shade imaginable, plus a superb range in accessories such as costume jewellery, watches, belts and pashminas, and they are going from strength to strength in these difficult times.

Combining innovative style and quality with the kind of personal service that is hard to find these days, it is easy to see why Tip Toes is renowned throughout Yorkshire and they have enjoyed those 21 years of success!

Joan took over Tip Toes in 1987, with her experience as a top model she gives an uncanny flair for knowing exactly what customers want. Joan’s experienced team were carefully chosen and have been with Joan at Tip Toes for many of the 21 years and together they have built a reputation for being able to match any outfit

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Probably the main reason for staying ahead of their competitors in the current climate is that Tip Toes offers shoe and boot styles that are high in current fashions, plus durable, comfortable styles for her more mature customers and with sizes in footwear range from 3 to 8, everyone can find the style they want.

Joan has an extensive mailing list which means that regular customers never miss out on new stock, or the twice yearly promotions which offer superb discounts.

With spring and the wedding season just around the corner, there is every reason to pay Tip Toes a visit, for the very latest footwear and accessory fashions, plus a very enjoyable shopping experience!

Tip Toes is situated in a charming row of small independent shops, with a good size pull-in and parking area.

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Do you want a rewarding and exciting new career in beauty, nails, massage or complementary therapies?

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Have you studied in either industry but didn’t fully complete your training and now wish to gain certification?

Do you want a career in either industry and want to have your skills assessed?

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If you have answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions then you absolutely need to know about Ashwood Beauty and Holistic Academy, the brand new, purpose built training facility, opening in Bradford on 24th January 2010.

Ashwood is the vision of industry expert, Haj Aslam, whose achievements in the industry have made him one of the top beauty trainers and lecturers in the country.

With many years experience working at national and international levels, Haj is constantly in demand to lecture and provide educational material at colleges around the country such as The Beauty and Holistic Academy Liverpool, Vibe College, South Nottingham College, Derbyshire County College, Retford International College and Punshon Centre in Bournemouth, to name just a few.

Haj also helped professional development at Premier Skincare, Vogue,

Bliss, Liberty Nails and Urban Escape, the list goes on! So his credentials are second to none; he is even the current regional trainer for Hollywood Lashes®, since Hollywood Lashes® were first established in 2005.

Haj has hand picked tutors who are experts in their chosen fields; training will offer bespoke, intensive, fast-track courses for between 3 and 14 days. Part time-evening and weekend options are also available and is perfect for total beginners, with class sizes ranging from 1 to 1 tuition to a maximum of 6 students on any course, ensuring that each student receives individual attention and support from enrolment to certification.

All qualifications are recognised by industry organisations such as FHT, IPTI, BABTAC, PBD, AOR and GPBT. With these courses you can be qualified and working in the industry or running your own business in a short space of time.

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Valentine Treatments

get Don’t For y ’s Da e n i t n e l a V

Spoil Them allow 4 hours

Make your loved one feel like a million dollars with a Full Body Massage, Facial, Manicure and Pedicure for only £68!

(Usual price £83).

Be My Valentine allow 3 hours

If you are getting ready for a Valentine date you will need your nails to be perfect, so this package includes a manicure, pedicure, eyelash extensions or a spray tan for only £38!

(Usual price £43)

Pamper Yourself Silly with Room 907

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nza, of Room 907 Beauty, located on Harrogate Road at Greengates, has worked hard to create a wonderfully relaxed, intimate and friendly environment in which to enjoy your choice of pampering treatments. Every detail has been thought out to provide each client with an experience more akin to a private spa, where total relaxation is catered for.

At Room 907 you will be looked after from the moment you set foot inside the door until your visit is at an end, which we can guarantee will be all too soon! Enza or one of her carefully chosen team will greet you with the beverage of your choice while you go through your initial consultation to make sure your visit is perfect for your individual requirements. A lot of thought has gone into making you feel welcome and relaxed as soon as you step through the door.

In a private, serene treatment room, you will be allowed to drift away to the smells of relaxation oils burning and the sounds of running waterfalls in the distance, and while you re-charge your batteries, Enza and the girls will pamper you with the treatments of your choice.

With Valentine’s and Mother’s Day celebrations just around the corner, there are some fabulous new packages available to surprise your loved one. That works for your men too as there are also some great new ‘Time for Men’ treatments that you can book for an extra special gift with a difference.

Check out the ‘Spoil Them!’ ‘Be My Valentine’ and ‘A New You’ and ‘New for the Men’ treatment packages detailed on this page as one will be the perfect gift for your Valentine or mum.

For further information or to book your treatment or purchase vouchers please contact us at...

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To unwind and relax the man in your life receives a deep cleansing back treatment, a male aroma facial and a scalp massage for only £40!

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Cosmetic & Beauty Treatments at The Yorkshire Clinic

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Bradford Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 1TW Tel: 01274 550 621 Fax: 01274 563 029 www.theyorkshireclinic.co.uk RAMSAY People caring for people HEALTH CARE

The Yorkshire Clinic Opens Theatre 5

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n order to cope with increased local demand The Yorkshire Clinic is pleased to announce the opening of Theatre 5.

The Yorkshire Clinic is a well established independent healthcare provider serving Bradford and the surrounding regions. In recent years we have been treating an increasing number of privately insured and self paying patients and also a large number of Choose & Book and NHS patients.

We carry out a wide and varied number of procedures including; cardiac surgery, plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery, maxillo-facial surgery, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, general surgery and ENT surgery. In order to cope with the demand we have increased our

operating theatre capacity from four operating theatres to five.

The new building was built off site by Moduleco Ltd and transported to the Hospital, craned into position and stands on stilts at the back of the Hospital over the staff car park. The theatre is a ‘state of the art’ facility built specifically to accommodate our innovative orthopaedic surgeons. The build quality is excellent and features a large ultra clean ventilation system and antimicrobial wall coverings which are unique and assist the team in providing the best possible infection control for our patients.

The eagerly anticipated and very well received facility was officially opened by one of the country’s top knee surgeons Mr S R Bollen.

The Yorkshire Clinic Bradford Road, Bingley BD16 1TW Tel: 01274 550600

The Yorkshire Clinic is part of the Ramsay Health Care group, a leading independent provider of high quality health care.

Established in 1964, Ramsay has operations in the UK, Australia and Indonesia.

In the UK Ramsay operates a network of 22 private hospitals, ten NHS Treatment Centres, neurological rehabilitation centres and diagnostic imaging services. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of clinical specialties to insured, self-pay and NHS patients. www.ramsayhealth.co.uk

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Yazz & Benton Park Retail Bag Competition

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ward winning Yazz No. 1 Hair Studio is delighted to announce that we have selected the winning entry for our Retail Bag competition.

Students of Benton Park were invited to design a bag which reflects the modern contemporary edge associated with Yazz No. 1 Hair Studio, the winning entry was designed by Charlotte Williams (pictured centre). Charlotte was presented with a flat screen television

by Salon Owner Paul Shakeshaft and Style Director Adele Mason.

Paul Shakeshaft commented ‘as a business we do all we can to support our local community. Adele and I have enjoyed working with the students of Benton Park; they came up with some really fresh, exciting new concepts.

This competition has inspired us to look toward future projects within the community.’ Yazz No. 1 will be attending the Tigi European Release Awards in London on 21 February 2010; details of this exciting evening will be in the next issue!

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Andrea’s parents Bob and Loraine and her son Ethan handing the cheque to Linda Enderby.

Ethan was also presented with a Certificate of Thanks from the charity.

ANDREA’S LEGACY Bradford Cancer Support’s

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ndrea Hanson was only 29 when she lost her battle against skin cancer in June last year. It was Andrea’s wish to thank Bradford Cancer Support (BCS) for the help she had received. A collection was held at her funeral and family and friends got involved in various fundraising activities. Andrea had worked for Grattan and an application for match funding from the company’s charitable trust was successful.

On December 22nd Andrea’s parents and her son handed over a cheque for £19,105 to BCS Community Fundraiser, Linda Enderby almost a year to the day that Andrea had told her parents that her cancer was terminal. Bob and Loraine said “It is quite a strange time of year for us because it brings back so many memories but people at Bradford Cancer Support are always around to help. They have been fantastic and it is an honour to hand over so much money. It is a legacy for Andrea.”

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BIG brew Month

Bradford Cancer Support, Daisy House Farm, 44 Smith Lane, Bradford BD9 6DA

March 2010 We are aiming to make this year’s Big Brew much bigger and better. Please support us by holding an afternoon tea or a coffee morning event during March.

Bradford Cancer Support is a local charity providing free face-to-face support services aimed at improving the quality of life for people affected by cancer living in our district. Individuals, groups, organisations, cafés, employees etc can all get involved.

T: 01274 77 66 88 E: support@bradfordcancersupport.org.uk

Please call Linda Enderby for ideas and help to get started on

www.bradfordcancersupport.org.uk

T: 01274 77 66 88

Registered Charity No. 519429 Company Registration No. 2179048

E: fundraising@ bradfordcancersupport.org.uk

Do you need or know anyone in need of our help?

Please contact us

Take Control of those Aches and Pains h t i w

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Rory Holliday Physiotherapy

ory Holliday Physiotherapy, based at LA Fitness in Yeadon, specialises in combining traditional soft tissue techniques, manual therapy and general exercise for movement dysfunction with Pilates based rehabilitation.

Rory is also now offering biomechanical screening for injury prevention and performance enhancement.

Discover the muscle weaknesses or movement patterns that

predispose to recurrent problems and may be holding you back from achieving your goals.

Hydrotherapy, studio and gym facilities are available to be incorporated within your rehabilitation through the facilities at LA Fitness, Yeadon.

Rory treats all manner of muscle, joint or nerve pain with patients of all ages, whether it’s a recent sporting injury or those arthritic knees again feel free to call and discover how physiotherapy can help you.

All areas of musculoskeletal injury treated include: Lower Back Pain Neck Pain Arthritis Sports Injuries Repetitive Strain Injuries Specialising in Upper Limb Rehabilitation Rory Holliday Physiotherapy LA Fitness Health Club Haworth Lane Yeadon LS19 7EN Tel: 07854870865 Email: roryphysio1@hotmail.com

Marathon Man: John Baldock

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ocal man, John Baldock, also known by many of his family and friends as ‘JB’, is running the 2010 London Marathon on 25th April, raising awareness and money for the charity British Lung Foundation in memory of his mother, who sadly passed away three years ago from a lung disorder.

John began running as a hobby over ten years ago and entered the BUPA Great North Run for the first time in 1997, taking part again in 1998, and continuing to run until his mother became ill and needed round the clock care. He then realised how precious time was and gave up his running to spend that precious time with his mum.

After his mum passed away, John found himself with time on his hands and after a prompt from his wife and friends he began to run once more, and to pursue his ambition to compete in the London Marathon. John was eventually accepted this year.

Realising the amount of dedicated

training required for the marathon, John has joined the local running club, Idle Athletics Club (Idle AC), who help with his training as he attends three sessions weekly.

This will be John’s first marathon; however he has entered and competed in many races and fun events over the last three years. He completed the BUPA Great North Run in 2008 and 2009, and had a fun day out completing the Pants in the Park Race in Roundhay Park, Leeds, where all runners wore their underwear on the outside!

John told us: “If anyone would like to sponsor me and help to raise much needed funds for such a worthy charity as The British Lung Foundation, they can do so on www.virginmoneygiving.com/ johnbaldockinlondon and www.justgiving. com/john-baldock. I would also like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Idle AC, Pure Gym in Leeds and for the support of all my family and friends.” Good luck in your training John!

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Stunning CakefromCreations Cakecraft W

ith the start of the wedding season just around the corner, did you know that there is one of the best cake bakers and decorators in the area right on the doorstep?

Carole Rayner has run her business, Cakecraft from unit 6 at Enterprise 5 shopping complex in Idle, Bradford for 21 years and puts her success down to her wonderfully loyal customers who come back time and time again for celebration cakes.

When you visit Carole, you immediately realise that the cakes she creates are individual, imaginative and very special!

This coupled with her one to one personal service and passion to create something unique is the reason why Carole has so many loyal customers, and why she has been able to outlast many of her competitors.

In her own words, “There are thousands of design ideas that I can create to reflect each individuals personality and

event, whether it is a wedding, a milestone birthday, a baby shower, christening or celebration of any kind and I love being able to be part of an occasion by providing a unique, well made, delicious cake. The only limitation is imagination!”

There are many families who have come to Carole initially for a child’s Christening cake, all of the child’s birthday cakes, celebration milestone birthday cakes such as 18th and 21st, an engagement cake and then wedding cake when their child meets their life partner, and the whole process continues throughout another generation!

Carole’s dependable, reliable and professional service is evident in the many thank you cards and testimonials displayed in her shop and the fact that you can see her hard at work creating each dream cake whenever you pay her a visit, shows just how popular her services are. Plus the smell of cakes baking just makes your mouth water!

To celebrate Cakecraft’s 21 years at Enterprise 5, Carole is giving something back to each customer who orders their wedding cake for 2010 with her by way of a £20 High Street Voucher. Make sure you pay Carole a visit soon to avoid disappointment. Tel: 01274 616191

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iding on the success of their babyballet classes in the region, Nancy Lucas, a professional dancer for 10 years, and Rachael Gascoigne-Higgins have now introduced Total Dance!

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 no previous dance experience is required.

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“Total Dance is suitable for boys and girls aged 5 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!”

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here are not many businesses that are breaking records at the moment but United Carpets in Shipley are certainly bucking the trend with their success.

Owner Adrian Lee told us that much of this success is down to the fact that United Carpets as a whole are the UK’s fastest growing carpet retailer, with unrivalled buying power and this means that each store can offer the largest selection of carpet and flooring at unbeatable prices!

Adrian is confident that with discounts and offers, which cannot and will not be matched by anyone else in the area, and the extensive choice in flooring and beds on offer at his Shipley store, he has got something to suit anyone’s pocket.

However, Adrian wants his customers to know that such a vast range of products, at brilliant prices, does not mean that there has been a compromise on quality. In fact far from it as the ten point Customer Charter, a pledge to all United Carpets customers proves.

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The charter leaves you in no doubt that they are a company you can trust in today’s uncertain economic climate. With United Carpets, your money and goods are completely safe and you will receive exceptional service each and every time.

With fantastic offer for the New Year on beds and flooring, a visit to the Shipley store has to be your first port of call! It will also probably be your last as whatever your requirements and budget you will find the perfect flooring for your home, office or commercial premises, expert advice and service from the in-store team plus a superb fitting service by fully trained, fully insured, trustworthy fitters!

You never know who you are letting into your home, so it’s reassuring to hear that the fitting team at United Carpets in Shipley have been an established team for the last 10 years. Because the total sales and service experience is so good, they work on 80% referrals from satisfied customers.

Many carpet shops have just one fitter, which means you could be waiting quite a while to have your own carpet fitted - if their previous fitting job runs over time, this has a knock on effect, delaying your own carpet.

Due to the size of the store, United Carpets, Shipley have a fitting team large enough to guarantee getting your new carpet fitted at your convenience and not the store’s - it can even be fitted the next day if that is what you want.

It makes sense to call in at United Carpets, Woodfloor and Beds in Shipley for choice, quality, and service and probably the best deals you will find anywhere.

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If your dog has a noise phobia and easily gets stressed using a DAP product can help to reduce their fear of fireworks and other loud noises. For further information please contact the practice to speak to a member of our nursing team.

Vaccination for Life During the winter we will be launching our vaccination for life policy. For an additional one off payment at the time of your pets’ annual booster or primary vaccination course if a new puppy or kitten this will cover the cost of your pets future vaccinations.

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Topics in this issue: • Arthritis alert!

• Feline Leukaemia Virus – is your cat vaccinated?

• Don’t ignore that lump!

• Winter worries!

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Arthritis alert!

Joint Anatomy Fibrous ligaments hold the bones together forming the joint capsule Synovial membrane Synovial

fluid WINter is here, and just like us, our pets can suffer from Articular arthritis. It is a common problem in pets and may initially go cartilage unnoticed as it is often gradual in onset. It is usually worse in the colder months, causing a variety of symptoms including Healthy synovial joint with pain, stiffness – particularly after rest, and reluctance to play. smooth articular cartilage the joints permitting free movements are called synovial joints.

A healthy joint has a smooth layer of articular cartilage covering Osteophyte the ends of the bones and is lubricated by synovial fluid produced (new bone) by the synovial membrane, allowing friction free movement.

Painful Arthritic joints typically show a progressive breakdown and swollen joint thinning of the articular cartilage. As the cartilage wears, so capsule pets suffer from pain and inflammation of the Damaged joint. On x-rays, new bone can often be seen articular cartilage around the affected joint. there are several possible causes of arthritis: Arthritic synovial joint with the commonest is a lifetime of activity, simply damaged articular cartilage resulting in wear and tear on the joints. Arthritis may also occur following joint trauma or as a consequence of joint malformation (e.g. hip dysplasia), resulting in an unstable joint and increased wear and tear on the cartilage.

Although arthritis cannot usually be cured, the good news is that we now have a great range of treatments to help your pet. For many pets that are carrying a few extra pounds, losing weight can make a huge difference. In addition to weight loss, many pets benefit from anti-inflamatory pain relief medication and food supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate.

If you are worried that your pet may have arthritis, please come and see us for a check-up!

Feline Leukaemia Virus – is your cat vaccinated?

DiD yOu know that Feline Leukaemia Virus infection is one of the commonest causes of premature death in cats? The virus is found in the saliva of infected cats and is mainly spread by direct contact of one cat with another – usually licking or biting.

Although the virus can cause true leukaemia, on many occasions the effects are more related to suppression of the cat’s immune system – leaving it fatally exposed to infections that a healthy cat would normally recover from. The disease is however unrelated to any human condition and quite specific to cats.

The good news is that there is a very effective vaccine, giving cats protection against this deadly disease. Please contact us for further information or an appointment.

Cat photo: Jane Burton

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Don’t worry if you have a very tight budget to work with in these times of recession, because owner, Paul Sunderland, has just launched four different bathroom packages, ranging from £285 to £1,800, so you can transform your old bathroom into a clean, fresh and much more attractive room at a fraction of the usual cost.

Bathrooms in Mind also boasts a large selection of natural stone tiles, in particular, Jerusalem stone, travertine, and marble, giving any bathroom the ‘Wow!’ factor’, and bringing you a warmer more welcoming bathroom.

Paul continues: “We can provide a supply service only for people who are into DIY, or to other bathroom fitters; this I feel is a very good compromise when things are a little tight. We also do general plumbing, and have a shower tray and bath repair service which saves replacing the bath.

“At Bathrooms in Mind, we feel that customer service is key, and we listen to what the customer wants, whether it is full installation or supply only, we will still go the extra mile.”

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SHIPLEY BUILDING PLASTICS S

hipley Building Plastics, run by local business partners, Gary Poucher and Carl Smith, is now entering its fifth year supplying local tradesmen and DIY enthusiasts.

Gary and Carl believe much of their company success is down to their friendly, knowledgeable staff who can assist with any problem that customers may have.

They told us: “Our main business is the sale of bespoke Rehau upvc windows, doors, conservatories, fascias, soffits, and composite doors. For that extra peace of mind composite doors are made of solid wood with a plastic coating, giving all the strength of wood and all the benefits of plastic.

“Due to our continued success, we have been able to take on some new products, including decorative bathroom cladding. This versatile product comes in a range of colours which can be applied over virtually any surface to leave a clean crisp finish with no grouting required at a fraction of the cost of tiling.”

Decorative Cladding is an elegant internal panelling system for decorating walls and ceilings. Some of the benefits include:

• Excellent insulation • Reduces condensation • Quick & easy to install • Look fantastic • Really easy to clean Decorative Cladding can be installed in about half the time required for tiling and does not need grouting.

The floor-to-ceiling panels are designed to create the look and feel of luxury in your bathroom. The patterns make walls and ceilings come alive in beautiful marble or wood effect finishes in a wide choice of colours.

DIY Enthusiasts

If you like to tackle home improvements yourself but need the products and tools to carry out the work, the company stocks a comprehensive range of hand tools and fixings for the easy application of everything in store. Many of the materials currently in stock, such as the elegant decorative cladding range, are commonly used in kitchens and bathrooms or many other areas in the home where a spot of DIY can easily enhance and refresh those overlooked areas.

Soffits, Fascias, Guttering and Decorative Cladding

Another way to give your home an instant face lift, is to replace fascias, soffits, guttering, cladding, window trims, architraves and skirting.

All of these, plus the silicones and fixings to go with these products, are also readily available at Shipley Building Plastics, plus the free invaluable knowledge and advice if you are choosing to do the work yourself.

GRP Fibreglass Flat Roof System

Shipley Building Plastics is now selling the outstanding GRP Fibreglass Flat Roof System direct from the warehouse to trade and DIY enthusiasts. This superb product can be bought in kit form, supplying everything needed to deal with virtually every type of flat roof, and the product is fully guaranteed.

From dormers to garages, porches, extensions and patios, the GRP flat roof system is the ideal, proven solution. Its numerous applications and durability means that the system can be used almost anywhere. It can sustain heavy foot traffic and is also available with noneslip finishes so that it can be used to easily adapt flat roofs for use as balconies or terraces or as roof gardens. This is the perfect solution to leaky flat roofs or to create an outdoor living space.

Because high quality and service are the standard at Shipley Building Plastics, the company chose to supply Rehau windows and doors to their customers. Rehau provides the ideal replacements for traditional British timber windows and doors, and their products are easy to install yet very secure. Also available is the Vectus high security lock with no barrel to bump or snap.

If you are considering replacing or upgrading your windows and doors, tilt and turns, bays and bows, doors, French doors, sliding doors , vertically sliding windows and bi-fold doors are all available with Planitherm super spacer double glazed units and with a 20-year guarantee. These are available for DIY enthusiasts to purchase and fit themselves, or, indeed, Shipley Building Plastics offers a superb, professional, cost effective supply and fit service to the public.

When it comes to the security of your home, taking into account adverse weather conditions and ever increasing crime figures, there is a growing need for people to feel safe and secure - protected from both intruders and the elements.

With this in mind, Shipley Building Plastics uses only the highest quality doors.

The Endurance Range is a weatherproof, low maintenance residential door designed to give you an attractive entrance and, more importantly, peace of mind. The combination of its solid core, multi locking system, centre dead bolt and reinforced frame, makes the Endurance Door capable of foiling even the most determined intruder.

Available in a choice of colours, wood grain and foiled frames, there are doors to suit every taste and situation, including stable doors, double doors and sidelights.

Conservatories Recognising that a conservatory is a major investment that can add much needed extra living space and also increase the value of your home, Gary and Carl go out of their way to supply the best Rehau windows topped by a K2 roof, backed up by a deep commitment to customer service excellence.

When you choose a conservatory from their vast range, Gary and Carl’s wealth of experience and products comes into play, and each one is designed to meet the customer’s individual requirements and budget.

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Tel: 01274 530100 WHY GO ANYWHERE ELSE? Shipley Building Plastics Ltd. Unit 6 Commercial Mills Wharf Street Shipley BD17 7DW www.sbpltd.co.uk

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by Inspector Peter Tuff

PT officers are now mixing the old with the new in order to make your communities a safer place to live in. The old is more police officers walking their beats, which in recent years had declined. The new is the introduction of handheld computers intended to maximise the time they can spend on the streets fighting crime and disorder.

Work is currently ongoing across West Yorkshire Police to upgrade all of the mobile phone sized ‘mobile data devices’ to display electronic stop and search forms in the latest update, freeing officers from the time consuming process of filling in paper equivalents. This will save 33,000 hours annually of officers spending time in stations completing paperwork.

They also allow officers to access the very latest intelligence and information while on patrol - such as fresh details about crimes, newly uploaded photos of suspects and much more.

It is believed giving them finger tip access to such information while on the streets will continue to make it harder for suspects to

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avoid arrest or to try and mislead officers if they have committed an offence.

This will allow officers to spend ever increasing amounts of time in the places where residents want to see them, namely on the streets fighting crime.

Ch.Insp Steve Thomas, who is leading the project, said: “As the force progresses with the project the idea is that the devices will become ‘an office in the palm of your hand’ making this investment in technology a real investment in improving efficiency and improving our ability to fight crime.

“They might look like mobile phones but these devices are actually 21st century policing tools for which the force has received national acclaim at the British Computer Society awards,” he added.

Speaking of behalf of all NPT Inspectors, we want to know your concerns so that our officers can tackle the issues that matter to you. Please make contact with us whether it be by email, letter, visiting a police station, attending the monthly PACT meeting held in every area, or stopping and speaking to your local officer whilst they are on foot patrolling your streets.

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New Store Manager at Sainsbury’s in Otley

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ainsbury’s this week announced Mick Hepworth as the new store manager of Sainsbury’s at Otley. Mick brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge to add to the Sainsbury’s team and local community.

Mick say’s, “I am delighted to be working in Otley and I am really looking forward

to being a part of the local community and the opportunity to use my experience and skills to enhance the customer experience at Sainsbury’s.”

Jamie Baker who was the store manager leaves to emigrate to Australia with his wife Joanne and son’s Harrison and Charlie. All the staff, management and customers wish him well.

Jamie Baker has moved to Australia Bolton Woods Corinthians

Greengates Sainsbury’s Greengates Store Manager, Linda Taylor with store fund raiser, Carole O’Connor, and Bolton Woods Corinthians, whose kit was donated by Sainsbury’s at Greengates through a community grant scheme which is sponsored by active kids.

Football manager, Andy Greenwood is photographed with Lee Fairweather, Liam Greenwood, Liam Carroll and Khalid Subhi.

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BY PHIL DALY

Champions get New Look for the Big Kick Off

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hree times engage Super League Champions Leeds Rhinos will look their best when they kick off the new season in Wrexham next Friday as they wear the club’s new away kit for the first time.

The new look amber kit has been officially unveiled and will go on sale to supporters on Saturday 30th January at the Club shop at Headingley Carnegie and the St Johns Centre in Leeds City Centre, the day after the clash with the Crusaders.

The shirt features broad amber hoops with narrow blue and white hoops across the chest. The kit is completed with white shorts and socks. The shirt features the logos of main Club sponsor Leeds Building Society on the front along with associate sponsors Berry’s and collar sponsors Jet2.com as well as official kit suppliers ISC. New for this season, the replica shirts will all have the engage Super League logo incorporated into the sleeve design along with the logo of Leeds Met Carnegie. The back of the shirt features the logos of LSS Waste Management and long time partners Tetley’s. The shorts also feature the logos of Leeds Building Society and ISC along with new associate partner GRKC. Members of the Rhinos squad will be on hand to meet fans on the day of the launch from 12 noon until 2pm at both club shops plus fans can buy online at store.leedsrugby.com The replica shirts are available in a range of sizes for adults and ladies, priced £42.50, juniors priced £32.50 and toddlers for £27.50. Replica shorts and socks are also both available for adults and kids.

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Fundraiser a massive success for Whitehaven

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ngage Super League Champions Leeds Rhinos were the guests of honour at a fundraising dinner in Whitehaven ahead of their final preseason game and they were given a massive welcome by the Cumbrian audience.

Over 200 guests joined the team and coaching staff along with Whitehaven coach Ged Stokes at the dinner with an auction and raffle raising funds to help Whitehaven with their plans for the new season and their long term dream of earning a place in Super League.

Stokes praised the Leeds Rhinos players and the Club for their support of his club as part of a pre-season trip to Cumbria.

Speaking at the dinner Stokes said, “I can’t praise the Leeds organization enough. The players are an absolute credit to the club. We are proud to be in partnership with them and I am sure there is

lots we can work on and learn about.”

Leeds Rhinos skipper Kevin Sinfield said he and his team mates were made to feel like superstars on their visit to Whitehaven.

After training at the Recreation Ground on Saturday, the team met nearly a hundred youngsters as part of a training session before going on a walk about the harbour at Whitehaven.

Commenting at the dinner Sinfield said: “It was great to walk about Whitehaven and see the passion that people have for Rugby League. We felt like Premiership footballers, everyone kept coming up to us and asking us for autographs and we were more than happy to accommodate them.”

BY STUART DUFFY

Optimism in the Air at the Grattan Stadium

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here is a marked air of optimism at the Grattan Stadium as the season gets closer. After underachieving for most of 2009, the Bulls finished the season in fine style, winning six of their last seven games and coming within a whisker of making the play offs. That they finished in ninth place, their lowest in Super League history, was a great disappointment for everyone at the club but hard work behind the scenes has seen a stronger squad assembled.

Leading the new recruits is former Manly Captain Matt Orford. Matt was the outstanding player in the NRL in 2008, winning the Golden Boot Award and leading the Sea Eagles to success in the Grand Final. His signing by the Bulls is a major coup and his organisational skills and will to win attitude will quickly make the ‘OX’ a fans favourite, particularly if he can show the skills he produced when Manly defeated Leeds Rhinos in last season’s World Club Challenge.

Joining him are two of his former Manly colleagues, Forward Glenn Hall and Hooker Heath L’Estrange. Both played in that 2008 Grand Final victory over Leeds and are coming to England in the prime of their careers.

Hall is the sort of no nonsense hard working forward the Bulls have thrived on – another former Manly player Danny Gartner being a good example – and his ability to play either Prop or Second Row will enhance his value.

L’Estrange has all the skills from Dummy Half and his knowledge of Matt Orford’s game should be a big plus for the Bulls. He is quick with a great passing game and his support play is second to none. With Steve Menzies already in his second season at the club, the Manly connection is even stronger and it’s hard to see the four of them not having a big influence on everything the Bulls do in 2010.

The other overseas recruit sees Brett Kearney arrive from Cronulla Sharks. Kearney is blessed with blistering pace and can play in either Half Back role or at Full Back. Steve McNamara has earmarked him for the Stand Off berth and he is looking forward to striking up a partnership with Matt Orford, with whom he grew up on the Central Coast.

Of the other two new recruits one needs no introduction! Stuart Reardon rejoins the Bulls after leaving for Warrington at the end of 2005. His time there has been disrupted by injuries but when fully fit he is a tremendous asset and was described by Paul Cullen as the ‘best ball returner in the competition’. Now fully fit, he has settled in well and will fill the left wing spot this time. Danny Sculthorpe was the Bulls last pre-season signing.

Blessed with all the skills, he spent the end of last season on loan at Huddersfield, where he impressed Giants Coach Nathan Brown enough for him to want to make the deal permanent but decided to throw his lot in with

Steve McNamara’s plans for the Bulls.

The optimism is further fuelled by the fact that some of the club’s promising young players will be another year older and more experienced. James Donaldson, Elliott Whitehead and Tom Olbison all played last season and will feature more regularly this term.

Half Back or Loose Forward Danny Addy has impressed in pre season and Burgess twins, Tom and George, together with Joe Wardle and 16-year-old Hooker Adam O’Brien have all been given squad numbers and are training full time with the squad.

There have been changes too in Steve McNamara’s backroom team with experienced Sports Science expert Geoff Evans assuming the newly created role of Head of Physical Performance. He has worked extensively in Soccer, Rugby League and Union and has already made his mark with the players.

At the beginning of January the club moved its training to the new purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility at Tong School and, whilst the benefits of that are more long term, the facility has already created a massive impression with the new players in the squad.

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BY STEVE GORRINGE

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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ell at the time of writing this article we still have Stuart McCall as manager of our team, however you could say the wheels have come well and truly off. Stuart’s latest excuse in a long line of excuses is the players are anxious!

Too right they are but are they as anxious as the diehard fans who see their team spiralling down the league with no signs of being able to halt it. One fan joked after the four postponed games that it was nice to remain unbeaten in January, however that didn’t last as successive away games at Bury and Lincoln ended in a 2-1 scoreline to the opposition.

Of course the referee and many other factors were to blame and it’s becoming quite comical now to listen to post match interviews for the latest assessment of why we didn’t get a result.

The freezing period brought back memories for myself and other older fans of the winter of 1962/63 when Bradford City played a game on the 22nd of December against Barrow after which then didn’t play again until Thursday March the 7th. Then followed a run of 23 games up to the end of the season which ended on the 17th May. That first game after the enforced lay off was postponed 13 times and was an FA Cup 3rd round tie against Newcastle Utd which City lost 6-1 at Valley Parade. It was a sight to behold as a 10 year old stood on the old Kop and observing a sea of black and white as the Newcastle fans arrived in their thousands.

Perhaps they thought they would win the cup that year, well nothing changes for the Geordies does it, they always think they can win things however their last major trophy was in 1955.

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fans however may have wondered why they had bothered as the efforts on the field of play certainly didn’t match those efforts by the many fans who ensured the games would proceed.

A special mention must go to the groundstaff at VP for all their efforts around this period, well done lads.

So after the cold spell and 4 postponed games the Shipley Bantams finally took to the road again, the attached picture shows 2 of the younger members in fine spirits as we arrive at Sincil Bank Lincoln. I wonder in young Matthew and Aiden will be as happy on the Torquay run?

Moving on to off the field activities the Shipley Bantams held a function for the Bradford Burns Unit 25 year Memorial Fund at the Shipley Club and raised a total of £322 which will be added to the amount already raised which is well over £30,000 now.

At this event we presented a cheque

to Mrs Brenda Doyle the community fund raising manager of the Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford for £817.71 which was raised in memory of our late friend and Shippers member Stuart Hardy.

Stuart’s brother and niece presented the cheque on behalf of the Shipley Bantams.

So what will the rest of this season hold for Bradford City? Many fans are beginning to doubt City legend Andrew Stuart Murray McCall’s management skills who after a very successful playing career which saw him play 763 games for City, Everton, Rangers, Sheffield Utd and 40 games on the international stage for Scotland is failing to be as successful in the management role as he was in a player role.

Whatever the future for Stuart we all know we shall still be cheering on the Bantams wherever the fixture list takes us. Just as long as that fixture list isn’t The Blue Square League!

Heaven forbid that happening, thank goodness for Darlington and Grimsby.

BY PAUL DEWES

Leeds take on the Big Teams and the Big “C”

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eeds United hit the headlines in January for what was described as one of the biggest FA Cup shocks in recent years.

While that wasn’t quite the feeling at Elland Road, there was no hiding the delight after recording a first win in 29 years at Manchester United when a Jermaine Beckford goal fired Leeds to victory at Old Trafford.

“It was a fantastic experience going there,” said delighted Leeds manager Simon Grayson. “We played well, the players did what they were asked, and it was a fantastic day for this football club. No one expected us to win on this stage except perhaps 9,000 Leeds fans and the players and us in the dressing room.

“We said that someone could be a hero and Becks came up with the goal. It was a great ball in from Jonny Howson and it was almost slow motion watching it go in. Maybe we didn’t kill the game off and we rode our luck at times, but you expect that when you are playing against the Premier League champions.

“We’ve been like that all season, hard to beat, and a threat with the ball. We said in the build-up the players would sink or swim and they came out with plenty of credit. They can draw on that now and go on from there.

“Overall it was a great day for the club. We’ve done something which everyone can be immensely proud of.”

Leeds followed that by securing a 2-2 draw at Tottenham in the fourth round of the competition when Beckford was again on target, twice, at White Hart Lane.

A ground-breaking partnership between a cancer charity and Leeds United was unveiled at Thorp Arch in January.

Yorkshire Cancer Research, the UK’s biggest regional cancer research charity, has agreed a three-year arrangement with League One leaders Leeds United.

The link-up is thought to be unique in that the charity will work through a football club to reach its male fans in a bid to raise awareness of cancers that affect men. Under the platform: “Cancer. Let’s tackle it”, Yorkshire Cancer Research will focus on cancers of the prostate, testicle, bowel and lung.

The first practical example of the linkup will come before Leeds United’s home game with Colchester United on Saturday, January 30 when a Stop Smoking/Lung Capacity Test “clinic” for fans will take place next to the Billy Bremner statue between 12.30 and 2.30pm.

The session will be run in conjunction with the Leeds NHS Trust.

Smoking accounts for 90 per cent of all lung cancers in men and 83 per cent of lung cancers in women. Half of all smokers die of cancer or a smoking-related disease.

Clair Chadwick of Yorkshire Cancer Research said: “It’s widely recognised that many men can go into denial if they suspect something may be wrong with them. This often contrasts sharply with the way women approach such perceived problems.

“This partnership is designed to give male fans more of an idea of the kinds of signs that could indicate the presence of cancer and to encourage them to seek help.”

Case studies and cancer fact files will appear in United’s match day programme and club magazine for the duration of the partnership. Key messages will be broadcast on the big screen on match days and perimeter advertising and posters will be sited around the ground.

Clair Chadwick said: “We also hope to encourage fans to take part in fundraising events. The sad fact is that many Leeds United fans will have cancer at some point in their lives.

By raising money for research now, we increase the chances of developing new treatments in the future.”

United’s CEO, Shaun Harvey, said: “Sadly, cancer is something that has touched most people and by forming a partnership with YCR, we hope through our relationship we can raise awareness and funds to help with the fight against this.”

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BALTI HOUSE

9 Browgate, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire (Open 6 Days, including bank Holidays) (CLOSED TUESDAYS) Sun to Thu 6.00pm until 12.00am / Fri & Sat 6.00pm until 12.30am

Tel: 01274 585600 Free Home Delivery Service on orders over £10

Restaurant & Take Away Appetisers & Starters

Freshly prepared and served with salad and mint sauce.

Non Vegetarian

Mixed Kebab .................................£3.25 Sheekh Kebab ...............................£2.75 Meat Samosa ................................£2.50 Shami Kebab .................................£2.75 Nargis Kebab ................................£3.50 Special Starter for 2........................£5.95 Tandoori Chicken ..........................£2.95 Chicken Tikka ................................£2.95 Chicken Tikka Pakora....................£3.25 Chicken Wings ..............................£2.75 Chicken Roll ..................................£2.75 Chicken Puree ...............................£2.95 Chicken Tikka Puree .....................£3.50

Seafood

King Prawn Puree .........................£4.25 Prawn Puree..................................£3.50 Prawn Cocktail ..............................£2.95 Tandoori King Prawn......................£3.95 Garlic King Prawn ..........................£4.25 King Prawn Pakora........................£4.25 Fish Pakora....................................£3.75 Fish Tikka ......................................£3.50 Prawn Paratha ..............................£2.95

Vegetarian

Vegetable Samosa ........................£2.50 Onion Bhaji ....................................£2.25 Vegetable Roll ...............................£2.50 Mushroom Pakora..........................£2.25 Vegetable Pakora ..........................£2.25 Chana Puree..................................£2.50 Garlic Mushroom Puree.................£2.50 Mushroom Bhaji ............................£2.25

Relishes

Popadoms & Raitha

Spiced Popadom ...........................£0.65 Plain Popadom ..............................£0.65 Mixed Raitha .................................£1.25 Jeera Raitha Cumin ......................£1.25 Cucumber Raitha ..........................£1.25 Side Salad......................................£2.00

Pickles & Chutney

Mix Pickle ......................................£0.75 Chilli Pickle.....................................£0.75 Mango Pickle .................................£0.75 Lime Pickle ....................................£0.75 Mango Chutney .............................£0.75 Pickle Tray......................................£3.75

Specialities

Tandoori and Grills Freshly prepared and served with Salad and Chutney.

This method of cooking is an ancient art, handed down through many generations and a speciality of our chef.

All tandoori dishes are cooked over charcoal in individual portions in a traditional oven made of special clay. Only natural ingredients are used with little or no fat oil (dieters need not be concerned) therefore the full flavour of the meat and the spices are retained for your enjoyment. Tandoori dishes are brought to the table sizzling. Tandoori Naans and Curry Sauce are recommended with these dishes.

Half Tandoori Chicken ...................£6.95 Chicken Tikka (Main Dish)..............£6.95 Chicken Shishleeke........................£7.25 Tandoori Mixed Grill.......................£8.95 Tandoori King Prawn .....................£8.95 Fish Shishleeke .............................£9.95 Jingha Shishleeke .........................£9.95 Wings Shishleeke...........................£7.95 Sheekh Kebab Shishleeke.............£7.95 Balti House Special Shishleeke....£10.95 Deliciously spiced king prawn, chicken tikka, chicken wings, sheekh kebab and served with curry sauce.

Web: www.balti-house.com Email: info@balti-house.com

Chef’s Specialities

Balti Tandoori King Prawn Masala ..£8.95 Balti Chicken Malaya .....................£7.95 Balti Chicken Maakhan ..................£7.95 Karahi Chicken or Meat .................£7.95 Balti Garlic Masala (Chkn / Meat)....£7.50 Balti Murgh Masala........................£8.25 Balti Shahi Masala (Chkn / Meat) ....£7.50 Balti Chilli Masala (Chkn / Meat)....£7.95 Balti Lamb Tikka Maakhan.............£7.95 Balti Punjabi Korma (Chkn / Meat) ...£7.50 Balti Hyderabadi (Chkn / Meat)......£7.50 Karahi Fish ....................................£7.95 Balti Lamb Tikka ............................£7.95 Balti Rezala (Chkn / Meat)............£7.50 Balti Khata (Chkn / Meat)................£7.95 Chicken or Meat Persian Biryani ...£8.95

Traditional Balti Dishes Balti Korma

Mild Dishes (Contains Nuts)

A preparation of mild spices with a delicate flavour and a creamy texture. A suitable dish for the beginner to curries.

Balti Chicken Korma ......................£5.95 Balti Meat Korma ...........................£5.95 Balti Keema Korma .........................£5.95 Balti Chicken Tikka Korma ..............£6.50 Balti Lamb Tikka Korma ....................£7.95 Balti Fish Korma .............................£7.95 Balti King Prawn Korma ..................£7.95 Balti Prawn Korma ..........................£6.95 Balti Vegetable Korma V...................£4.95 Balti Mushroom Korma V.................£4.95 Balti Special Korma .......................£8.25 Consisting of chicken, meat, prawn and king prawn

Balti Jalfrezi Hot Dishes

A dish cooked with fresh green chillies, capsicum,tomatoes, onions, special herbs & spices.

Balti Chicken Jalfrezi......................£7.25 Balti Meat Jalfrezi ..........................£6.95 Balti Keema Jalfrezi.......................£6.95 Balti Lamb Tikka Jalfrezi ................£7.95 Balti Fish Jalfrezi ...........................£7.95 Balti King Prawn Jalfrezi ................£7.95 Balti Prawn Jalfrezi ........................£7.50 Balti Vegetable Jalfrezi V ...............£5.75 Balti Mushroom Jalfrezi V...............£5.75 Balti Special Jalfrezi* ....................£8.25

Balti Badam Pasanda Mild Dishes (Contains Nuts)

A dish cooked in our special masala sauce with cream, almonds and special herbs & spices.

Balti Chicken Pasanda ..................£6.95 Balti Meat Pasanda .......................£6.95 Balti Keema Pasanda ....................£6.95 Balti Chicken Tikka Pasanda..........£7.25 Balti Lamb Tikka Pasanda..............£7.95 Balti Fish Pasanda.........................£7.95 Balti Prawn Pasanda .....................£7.50 Balti King Prawn Pasanda..............£7.95 Balti Vegetable Pasanda V.............£5.75 Balti Mushroom Pasanda V ...........£5.75 Balti Special Pasanda* ...................£8.25

Balti Masala Specialities Mild Dishes

Cooked in our special masala sauce with cream and garnished with fresh coriander.

Balti Meat Masala ..........................£7.50 Balti Lamb Tikka Masala................£7.95 Balti Keema Masala ......................£7.50 Balti Chicken Tikka Masala............£7.50 Balti Fish Tikka Masala ..................£7.95

Balti King Prawn Masala................£7.95 Balti Prawn Masala ........................£7.50 Balti Vegetable Masala V................£5.75 Balti Mushroom Masala V .............£5.75 Balti Special Masala* ....................£8.25

Biryani Dishes

Medium (Contains Nuts)

Preparation of rice with almonds, sultanas, bayleaf, tomatoes & herbs, garnished with fresh salad. It is served with a vegetable sauce to make a complete dish.

An ideal dish for the inexperienced in Asian Cuisine.

Chicken Biryani................................£7.25 Meat Biryani ....................................£7.25 Keema Biryani..................................£7.25 Chicken Tikka Biryani ......................£7.50 Lamb Tikka Biryani ..........................£7.95 Fish Biryani .....................................£7.95 King Prawn Biryani ..........................£7.95 Prawn Biryani ..................................£7.50 Vegetable Biryani V .........................£6.50 Mushroom Biryani V.........................£6.50 Chana Biryani Chickpeas V.............£6.50 Special Biryani* ..............................£8.95

Mixed Balti Dishes

Here are a few ‘Balti Combinations’, but if you wish, you can have your own choice, cooked in any style.

Balti Meat Saag Spinach .................£6.95 Balti Meat Aloo Potatoes .................£6.95 Balti Meat Mushroom.......................£6.95 Balti Meat Bhindi Okra ....................£6.95 Balti Meat Chana Chickpeas............£6.95 Balti Meat Dall Lentils......................£6.95 Balti Meat Vegetable .......................£6.95 Balti Chicken Meat ..........................£7.50 Balti Chicken Mushroom .................£6.95 Balti Chicken Prawn.........................£7.50 Balti Chicken Vegetable ..................£6.95 Balti Chicken Saag ..........................£6.95 Balti Keema Saag ...........................£6.95 Balti Prawn Saag ............................£7.50 Balti King Prawn Saag.....................£8.25 Balti Tikka & Veg .............................£7.50 Balti Tikka Prawn.............................£7.95 Balti Tikka Saag...............................£7.50

Sundries

Veg Balti Dishes Medium Dishes

Balti Mixed Vegetable V...................£4.95 Balti Mushroom V ............................£4.95 Balti Aloo Gobi V .............................£4.95 Balti Aloo Matter V ..........................£4.95 Saag Dall V Spinach & Lentils ........£4.95 Balti Saag Aloo V ............................£4.95 Balti Chana Chickpeas V ................£4.95 Balti Dall Lentils V ...........................£4.95

Side Dishes Medium Dishes

Dall Tarka V .....................................£3.50 Bhindi Bhaji Okra V .........................£3.50 Saag Bhaji Spinach V .....................£3.50 Bombay Aloo V.................................£3.50 Mushroom Bhaji V ...........................£3.50 Saag Aloo Paneer V ........................£3.50 Chana Paneer V .............................£3.50 Vegetable Bhaji V ............................£3.50 Matter Paneer Peas & Cheese V ...£3.50 Andaa Aloo Egg & Potatoes ...........£3.50 Curry Sauce V .................................£2.95 Korma or Masala Sauce .................£3.25

*Consists of Chicken, Meat, Prawn & King Prawn

Take Away Menu We also serve: Balti Bhuna, Balti Rogan Josh, Balti Dupiaza, Balti Patia & Balti Dhansak. Same Prices as Kormas

Tandoori Breads

Naan V ............................................£1.65 Chapati V..........................................£0.75 Keema Naan....................................£2.10 Vegetable Naan V ...........................£1.85 Cheese Naan V ...............................£1.85 Cheese & Onion Naan V ................£1.95 Jeera Naan Cumin V .......................£1.85 Tandoori Roti V ...............................£1.10 Mast Naan (Peshwari) V .................£2.10 Garlic & Coriander Naan V .............£1.95 Garlic Naan V...................................£1.85 Chilli Naan V.....................................£1.85 Kulcha Naan V ................................£1.85 Mushroom Naan V...........................£1.85 Paratha V..........................................£1.95 Aloo Paratha V ................................£2.25 Mushroom Paratha V ......................£2.25 Keema Paratha ...............................£2.50 Chips V ............................................£1.25

Rice Dishes

Pilau Rice V .....................................£1.95 Plain Rice V .....................................£1.65 Fried Rice V ....................................£1.95 Mushroom Fried Rice V ..................£2.50 Chicken Fried Rice...........................£2.50 Keema Rice ....................................£2.50 Egg Fried Rice ................................£2.50 Balti Special Rice V .........................£2.50 Garlic Rice V ...................................£1.95 Matter Rice V ..................................£2.50 Lemon Rice V .................................£1.95 Chana Rice Chickpeas V ................£2.50

Soft Drinks

Coke, Diet Coke ..............................£0.85 7 Up .................................................£0.85 Sparkling Mango .............................£0.85 Sparkling Guava .............................£0.85 Orange Juice....................................£0.95 Mango Juice ....................................£0.95 Guava Juice ....................................£0.95 Perrier Water....................................£1.25 Perrier Water (bottle) .......................£2.50 Mineral Water...................................£0.95

Lassi

A delicious and refreshing drink.

Made with milk, yoghurt and various flavours.

Lassi (per jug) (Sweet or Salted) ....£4.25 Banana Lassi (per jug) ....................£4.50 Mango Lassi (per jug)......................£4.50

English Dishes Served with Salad.

Scampi & Chips ..............................£6.95 Chicken Nuggets & Chips ...............£6.95 Chicken Omelette & Chips ..............£6.95 Prawn Omelette & Chips .................£6.95 Mushroom Omelette & Chips ..........£6.50 Tikka Omelette & Chips ..................£6.95 Chicken Salad .................................£6.50 Prawn Salad.....................................£6.95

Chips, 2 Chapatis,

Rice or Naan FREE with any Balti Dishes

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