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appy New Year! We hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas and are ready to tackle 2010 head on. What a year it’s been! We would like to thank our advertisers for their loyalty through such a difficult time, advertising is usually the first thing to go when things get tough, however because of the success our advertisers experience through our publications, and working in partnership to support each other, we have weathered the storm of 2009 and are all looking forward to whatever this year brings. So on behalf of our advertisers, I would like to thank our readers for supporting local businesses by buying from them and taking advantage of their reader offers in Here & Now. The offers continue in this edition, along with updates on local people and events. We hope you enjoy the read. The next edition will be March/April, when we will be looking forward to spring and all that comes with it; Mother’s Day, Easter and wedding season starts...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 puts your business directly into the homes of your target market! So we wish each and everyone of you a prosperous and healthy New Year. Let’s hope 2010 is a much better year for everyone.

CONTENTS Body & Soul

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Are you ready to take charge? Exclusive new beauty school opens in Bradford Easing the pain of relationship breakdown

Life & Leisure

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Is homework time a battle ground in your home? The perfect chicken tikka massala What’s your biggest monthly expense?

Homes & Gardens 24-33 New Year - New Home Beat the Burglar this Christmas Baildon at Christmas

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Many thanks to our Contributors: Angela Riches, Nuffield Health Club, Kip McGrath, Jenny Cooper and Haj Aslam. 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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If I’m not in charge then who the hell is?’ wondered ‘Sebastian’ out loud. He was reflecting on his progress in 2009. He is the only person I know who writes down his New Year resolutions on January 1st and can actually find them on December 31st! One of his resolutions for 2009 was to file his paperwork at home so that he could find things when he needed them, and take any necessary actions. He described what used to happen. First he would start looking for a document, and then feel frustrated when he couldn’t find it. Next he would feel angry. This was followed by a sense of being powerless and sinking into a state of helpless collapse. The result: ‘It’s all gone wrong’ and the state of chaos rules again. Not being able to find a piece of paper may sound trivial to the organised among us, but I’m sure he is not alone. Each time we go through this chain of emotional responses, our bodies secrete powerful hormones that were originally designed for us to go out, and hunt our dinner. When these hormones are not discharged in the way nature intended we are

left with toxic chemicals in the body. Over time, these damage the immune system and down the road we may experience chronic infections, high blood pressure, and a host of other more serious illnesses. So Sebastian was wise to tackle this chronic source of stress and distress. He said that coaching enabled him to pinpoint the reasons for not being able to rid himself of this old habit before. Coaching reached the parts of him that making lists and will power had not been able to access or result in change. He made the changes he wanted and built them into his daily life during his coaching. Then he was able to continue on his own. He reports occasional lapses, but now he forgives himself and doesn’t allow them to be the reason for reverting to old ways and feelings. His reward is experiencing a feeling of power that he has a choice now, he is in charge. He doesn’t need to give that power to old negative thoughts any longer. The bonus is being able to find things when he needs them. So not only could he find his January resolutions, he turned them into a successful revolution that was still in place in December.

Do you need some support to finally nail that on-going source of stress? Why not take a leaf out of Sebastian’s book and turn your New Year resolutions into New Year revolutions too? Jenny helps people to take charge of their stress before stress takes charge of them. Stress can be like an elephant in your front room, quietly getting larger, then one day it will turn and pick you up, and dangle you in mid-air until you pay attention. Don’t wait until your elephant grabs you! Do you really want to develop a stress related illness, lose sleep, become anxious and depressed? Why not take advantage of a free Personal Stress Audit with Jenny and start the year as the elephant trainer! When you learn how to become the mahout and take charge of your elephant, you will enjoy more vitality and energy, your health will benefit, and negative stress levels will be reduced. To find out more, email health@keystepscoaching.com or telephone 0845 051 9406. Your thirty minute stress audit is conducted on the telephone, in complete confidence.

Testimonial Working with Jenny has been a life changing experience for me. Her coaching sessions consistently provide fresh opportunities to discern the true nature of my life situation, to become clearly aware of where I am, where I really want to go and most importantly, what I need to do to get there. Once the way is clear, Jenny’s coaching provides a gentle but effective accountability mechanism to keep me on the path that I have chosen. In just a few months, I’ve seen my stress levels drop and my overall personal and professional life satisfaction grow by leaps and bounds. Nicky Kyriacou - Demartini Teacher / Thai Massage Teacher, London

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Make a Weight Loss Resolution you can Stick to

he beginning of a New Year is a time for resolutions and fresh starts so it is the perfect time to commit to shedding any extra pounds you might be carrying. Whether you have put weight on due to the excesses of the Christmas party season, or have been overweight for some time, by making the pledge to turn over a healthy new leaf in the New Year, you are far more likely to stick to it. Weight loss expert Lynne Ingham, who runs the Keighley and Ilkley All About W8 consultancies, says that the New Year is one of the best times to start a weight loss programme because of the opportunity for change that it offers. Lynne says: “People say ‘New Year, New You’ and this really couldn’t be truer. Christmas is a time when people tend to eat and drink to excess but while their conscience may be pricking, it is never too late to slim down and shape up. The start of a New Year is a great time to begin because you are far more likely to stick to your resolution.” Lynne helps people from the Keighley and Ilkley areas achieve their weight loss goals by supporting them on their journey on one of the five All About W8 programmes designed to suit different lifestyles. All About W8 gives rapid weight loss through nutritionally balanced Mealpaks and healthy meals from an ‘add a meal’ approved list. The programmes teach portion control and healthy eating for life. The opportunity for re-education they offer means All About W8 is a long term solution rather than a quick fix ‘fad’ diet which can lead to you putting all the weight back on – plus more! Lynne says: “People are different and

just like with dresses, one size does not fit all with a weight loss programme, which is why All About W8 has five; Rapid, Regular, Fast Track. Weekender and new programme W8 For Life. All give great results and I am here to support people on their journey with one-to-one mentoring and group classes to help them stay motivated. “With commitment and support from me, you really can change your life by losing weight and revealing a new and healthier you that will last well after the New Year parties have been forgotten. And who knows, by next Christmas you could have the figure you have always dreamed of.” Lynne is also now offering people from the area a business opportunity, delivering the new W8 For Life programme. Lynne is

looking for five W8 For Life agents to hold classes in the local area. W8 For Life is a fantastic business opportunity that can be run part time.

Find Out More: Lynne has bases in Temple Chambers, Russell Street, Keighley and Lower Ground Floor, 50/52 Skipton Road, Ilkley. Anyone who is interested in losing weight or becoming a W8 For Life agent can contact Lynne on 0844 544 8323, or 07941 392460. For more information visit Lynne at www.allaboutw8.co.uk/keighley

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Ask yourself the following: questions Do you want a rewarding and exciting new career in beauty, nails, massage or complementary therapies? Do you want to be professionally recognised with, NVQ/VTCT qualifications? Would you like to be trained at the highest level of competency? Have you been out of the beauty or holistic industry for a while and want to start using your skills again but need to refresh and update your existing skills? 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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Opens in Bradford 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.

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,

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“I have been involved in the field of beauty and holistic therapies for 15 years, running my own successful salon and lecturing in private and further education colleges throughout UK. In my years of training I have taught thousands of students, who have gone on to follow rewarding careers either working in salons, on cruise ships, within spas and resorts overseas, or running their own business. My experience allows me to understand the many difficulties this industry can present and my aim is to offer much more than just training. My philosophy has always been that every individual student receives dedicated attention and extensive experience

throughout their training, in order that they gain the most important asset, the commercial competent skills required to be successful within the beauty and holistic industry. Selecting a training academy to learn a new qualification, embark on a new career or enhancing your current skills can be a daunting prospect and I am confident that you will not be disappointed in our fully equipped, modern training facility, with the highest level of professional standards and complete comprehensive training packages that you will receive from Ashwood Beauty and Holistic Academy.” – Haj Aslam, Principle of Ashwood Beauty and Holistic Academy.

Through Haj’s reputation and contacts, there are already students from Cheshire, Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and Bradford registered for courses who want to benefit from his experience, knowledge and skills. If this sounds like the perfect learning environment for you or someone you know, contact Haj for more details today on Tel: 01274 686330,

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Easing the Pain of Relationship Breakdown

ver the years, local family law specialist Juliette Kinsey of Kinsey & Co Solicitors in Baildon has witnessed the devastating effects the trauma of relationship breakdown can have on the health and wellbeing of her clients. She believes that the impact of the breakdown of a relationship can be far-reaching and should not be underestimated. As an accredited Resolution family law specialist, Juliette Kinsey believes that if separating couples try to take the five following steps, they can help reduce the impact of their separation on each other, their children and their family and friends. Whilst acknowledging that these steps will not alleviate every difficulty, Juliette does believe that much of the distress and anxiety that arises can be reduced.

1. Maintaining communication:

4. Seeking specialist family law advice:

It is vitally important that separating couples maintain a dialogue. Aggressive and unpleasant communication between couples only serves to close down the opportunity to resolve matters between themselves sensibly and sensitively.

Seeking sound, sensible legal advice is a must. Choose your solicitor carefully. Ensure that your solicitor is a family law specialist and therefore able to advise you on all aspects of your relationship breakdown. Resolution (formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association) is an organisation made up of family lawyers who undertake to deal with family matters in a constructive and sensible way.

Couples who maintain a constructive dialogue and resist the temptation to become personal and embittered, undoubtedly resolve their issues more quickly and sensitively than those who adopt a confrontational approach. Equally, the way a separating couple communicate with each other will have a long term impact on their ability to provide joint support for their children.

2. Telling the children:

The way separating couples break the news to their children, that they are going to live apart, is very important in helping a child come to terms with the new family structure. Ideally, both parents should tell their children that the relationship has broken down and emphasise to the children that they are not to blame. Many children perceive that their parents have separated because they have been naughty or not worked hard at school and these misunderstandings can cause tremendous distress to children needlessly.

3. Dealing with Financial matters:

Maintaining financial stability during the breakdown of a relationship is vital. Such stability emotionally assists both parties in reaching agreement regarding finances and equally helps to ensure that both partiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; credit histories remain unaffected and bad debts do not accrue needlessly. If accounts and mortgages are in joint names, both parties will need to work together if mortgage providers and banks are to action their wishes.

Taking specialist family law advice should not be interpreted as an aggressive move but instead a sensible step towards resolving matters practically and constructively. 5. Taking time to heal: It is often said that bereavement, divorce and moving home can be the three most stressful events in a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. A relationship breakdown can embody all three. For the majority of people, divorce and separation in itself is a grieving process for the breakdown of a relationship and can indeed involve the sale of a property or the purchase of a new one. Give yourself time to adapt to your new circumstances and allow yourself to grieve. Decisions taken when you are not ready can have a detrimental effect on your long term future. You need to be confident and sure of your own wishes before taking any major decisions.

If you are separating from your partner or spouse and wish to seek further advice on your position and how best to take matters forward please contact Juliette Kinsey of Kinsey & Co Solicitors in Baildon on 01274 589900 to make an appointment to see her.

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Helen Walker General Manager

. . . t n e r e f f i D Why they are

t Nuffield Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Centres, the aim is to improve your wellbeing for the long term by helping you to actively take control of your health, and under the guidance of Helen Walker, general manager of Nuffield Health at Cottingley Manor in Cottingley, her team of experts are making a major difference to their members wellbeing in fantastic innovative ways and word is spreading! One of the major factors to making such a difference is the introduction of the MOT Health Assessment, as Helen explained, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no point in trundling through a fitness

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programme without knowing where you are going or what you are trying to achieve. The MOT health assessment is a great place to start as it gives a comprehensive 60 minute health evaluation with a qualified Wellbeing Advisor. We then use the results to assess your current health status and to identify opportunities for you to improve your health, wellbeing and quality of life.â&#x20AC;? This sounded very impressive and I made it my mission to find out more and experience the assessment personally. I was a little worried as it included a blood test and being a bit of a wimp, I had visions of the usual syringe full being taken which I was

dreading! However, that part of the test was just a prick of the finger, completely painless; in fact the whole test although very detailed was completely none intrusive and actually quite relaxing. The session starts with a review of your health history, measurement of your height and weight to calculate your BMI (body mass index), and a measurement of your blood pressure. You are then attached to a device which gives an estimation of your aerobic fitness at rest, where your resting heart rate is measured while you relax on a bed. Your blood is analysed after fasting, for blood glucose and total cholesterol and this is where my own assessment made me take notice, as unbeknown to me I had a very high cholesterol reading! However, my wellbeing advisor, Kirsty Anne Cowling, was absolutely brilliant and explained how easy it would be to bring it to a safe level through making some minor adjustments to my diet and exercise programme. Your waist and hips are measured in order to calculate a waist to hip ratio and finally a

review of musculoskeletal history is taken. All of this information generates a personalised action plan that is geared towards your individual needs, and identifies any results that could lead to higher than normal risks of injury, which also helps to determine whether any extra attention or care is needed while taking part in subsequent exercise programmes. Regular checkins will chart your progress and improvements and help to keep you motivated. Following my own assessment, I was keen to adapt my eating in particular to bring my cholesterol under control and with their help I found this easy to do and felt so much better in myself. The MOT Assessment is just one of a number of reasons why Nuffield Health at Cottingley Manor is different, as included in your membership is also a monthly ‘Meet the Experts’ event, where dedicated seminars are held to tackle everything from men’s health issues to general relaxation to immunisation. There are also weekly seminars on sleep, hydration, nutrition, fad diets and dealing with stress. There is even a 3 month membership with a dedicated programme designed to manage diabetes!

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The facilities at Nuffield Health at Cottingley Manor are second to none. Based in a beautiful old building, set in stunning landscaped grounds with a lake that is home to ducks and geese, there is ample free parking within the grounds, a day nursery for members and none members children, a members restaurant, fully equipped changing rooms (with lockers), a 25 metre swimming pool (swimming classes available), personal trainers, every type of activity class you can imagine from spinning to Pilates and Tai Chi! Now if these are not reasons enough to see why Nuffield Health is different, here’s a few more! January sees the opening of a dedicated gym for females who are body conscious or new to exercise and don’t yet have the confidence to train in the main mixed sex gyms. PLUS in February a private Physiotherapy clinic will be opening! One thing not yet mentioned is the Relaxation Spa which offers an extensive list of beauty and relaxation treatments for both members and none members, but more about that on the next page... Last word goes back to manager Helen, “I have been with Nuffield Health, formerly Cannons, since the year 2000 and as I come up to my 10 year anniversary, I am really excited about the changes here at Cottingley. Since becoming part of Nuffield Health we have been constantly changing for the better. Our existing members are thrilled with the developments and we welcome any past members to come back for a visit to see firsthand what we have done. My team are passionate about the difference they can make and the good they can do armed with their specialist training and knowledge.”

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Relax Re-energise and be Pampered at the Relaxation Spa

he whole festive season can completely drain many people, particularly if you were the one responsible for organising Christmas and New Year celebrations, in fact you should feel like doing something to completely de-stress and relax as a ‘thank you to yourself’ for another job well done! Well at Nuffield Health at Cottingley Manor, the perfect oasis of calm and indulgence awaits... Bianca and Jessica are the resident experts in the spa and after experiencing the superb service of the health and fitness team there, I was keen to see how good the treatments were, especially as I was completely frazzled by the run up to Christmas myself and needed some urgent TLC! I booked myself in with Bianca, the senior therapist, for the Elemis Face and Body Sensation, a 55 minute pure body indulgence experience, plus the Holistic Deluxe Foot Treatment which takes an hour and 15 minutes. So I was very excited about having over 2 hours of pampering, especially as all products used are Elemis, the leading luxury British spa and skincare brand favoured by many celebrities and spa-goers. I have long been a fan of Elemis so expectations were high! I was pleasantly surprised by the Relaxation Spa facilities, lovely treatment rooms with perfect ambient setting, (no radio or blaring music here). A lot of thought has gone into making you feel welcome and relaxed as soon as you step through the door. I was personally greeted by Bianca and offered a drink, (the first of many), then had a consultation regarding my chosen treatments and the benefits I could expect to

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receive from having them. I started with the foot treatment and oh my goodness, it was divine! Not the run of the mill pedicure by any means, even the foot spa was top of the range and gave a really good massage! There was a wonderful foot and leg massage and a foot mask which was helped to soak into the skin by placing my feet into heated foot mittens...I was on the verge of falling asleep but wanted to remember everything to tell our readers so fought on in the face of adversity! My feet and legs pampered, polished and feeling like they had been away on a wonderful holiday, it was now time for my face and body sensation. I was led into a warm treatment room which had candles and oils burning, quiet holistic sounds and music playing and was lit for complete

relaxation. Bianca started with a body brush, followed by a full body massage using hot stones combined with hand massage, focussing on any tight stress points for special attention. It’s amazing how driving and constant pc use can build tension in certain parts of the body, which you don’t realise until someone releases it. It really felt good to have full movement in my neck and shoulders again! Included in this treatment is also one of the Elemis Advanced Anti-Ageing Facials, all in all providing a wonderful experience that not only makes you feel fabulous but my complexion looked and felt like it had had a mini facelift! And yes, I did fall asleep...I tried my best not to but I was so deeply relaxed, thanks to the expertise of Bianca, that I couldn’t fight it any longer. I will be making this a regular treat as I am worth it...what about you?

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The May School of Dance & Theatre Arts in Crosshills

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nce upon a time there was a little girl called Christine, who loved to dance and perform. She liked nothing more than attending her weekly dance classes and taking part in shows, and as she grew up, Christine excelled at dance, eventually becoming a qualified dance teacher, passing on her expertise to others who like her had a dream to dance and perform. In 1989, at the tender age of 19, Christine realised her ambition of owning her own dance school when she opened The May School of Dance at Steeton Methodist Church, home to the school for the next 18 years! Christine was really successful at running the school, and through hard work, dedication and introducing many other teachers, who each specialised in a specific area of dance and performing arts, many new children and adults enrolled, and after 18 years they had outgrown the original home of the school. Christine

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was very sad about this as Steeton Methodist Church had been a wonderful home for the school for many years; however Christine soon became very excited about the school’s future when she found a wonderful new home for them in Crosshills, at 53 Main Street. Christine was by now married and had 2 children of her own, Finlay and Mollie, both keen students of the school themselves, and luckily Christine’s husband, Philip, was able to transform the new premises, creating the vision that Christine had in her head for the perfect performing arts school. Over the following few months, the vision became a reality with dedicated performance rooms where pupils could learn ballet, jazz, tap, singing, drama, street dance...the list goes on! In 2007, everything was ready and Christine officially opened the new May School of Dance & Theatre Arts, bringing lots of excitement to the people of Crosshills, and the

children (and many of their parents!), flocked to the school to have fun and learn new skills. Three years on and The May School of Dance goes from strength to strength, introducing new classes all the time to keep up with modern trends, and the really wonderful thing is that this new year, Christine celebrates 21 years as principle of the school and here reflects on the many successful pupils she had had through her doors: “I can’t believe how quickly the time has passed, the 3 years we have been in Crosshills has just flown by, and more specifically the 21 years I have been principle have simply disappeared! I have wonderful memories of many children coming to me as toddlers and loving to dance and perform so much that they eventually leave me to go into further education to make dance their career. I am unbelievably proud of what our pupils achieve. We also have some of the most talented and dedicated teachers at the school, there are even a couple of ex-students who have returned as teachers which is wonderful to see as they can really relate to the children from their own experiences. In 2010 we are focusing on our drama classes, our teacher Sarah Cornforth, trained at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London, and currently teaches drama at Skipton Girls School. Sarah has lots of exciting plans for the year ahead for our drama classes. This year will be an exciting and rewarding one for all of our students!” This is a story that you can be part of as it is a tale that is set to run for many more years to come. If you or your child would like to know more about the classes available at The May School of Performing Arts, there has never been a better time to try their classes as there will be lots of celebration special offers running from January. Plus 21 workshops in celebration of 21 years which will start in February and run throughout the year. Plus birthday presentation shows and social events! Call 01535 634433 for details and let us know how the fairy tale ends...

Is Homework Time a Battleground in your Home?

ow many caring parents out there have been on the receiving end of, “That’s wrong, we don’t do it like that at school!”. Frustrations like this, which have built up over a period, can often come to a head at homework time with the people a child is closest to. Someone who may not have the confidence to put their hand up in the classroom or admit in front of thirty classmates that they are struggling to grasp ideas will understandably vent their negative feelings on parents when they are tired and would rather be watching television or playing with others. For even the most caring and patient of parents this can be a very wearing and worrying experience.

Confidence For many children homework tears are a symptom of a general lack of confidence in one or more areas of learning. A child can sometimes feel they are being asked to do XYZ when they themselves know that they never really grasped ABC confidently. They can feel confused between what they are being asked to do and what they know they can comfortably achieve. A builder would not feel comfortable in laying new bricks on wobbly foundations so why should your child be any different? Even the brightest of children can lose confidence and self-esteem. In extreme cases this can lead to behaviour problems both at school and home. In other cases a child may simply disengage from learning and become the dreamer in the corner.

GCSE On the other hand, over confidence and complacency can sometimes be a problem with children such as teenagers studying for GCSEs. More able children may feel

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16. Coriander

Ingredients (Serves 4)

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15. Garam Masala 1/2 tbsp

First Marinate and cook the chicken. To season the chicken, we put the cutlets into a bowl and rubbed it with salt, cumin, coriander adding oil, garlic and ginger, mixed with yoghurt. Refrigerate for 40 minutes before cooking the chicken cutlets under the grill.

14. Sugar 2 teaspoons

Whilst the chicken is cooking, we will make the massala sauce.

13. Tomato Puree 2 tbsp

Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add the finely diced onion, half a tablespoon of ginger and garlic and 1tablespoon of paprika in pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes for it to soften.

4. Ginger

Add the chilli powder, turmeric and garam massala and cook for 2-3 minutes. Now add the tomato puree and sugar to give the sauce a colour and sweetness. Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes.

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5. Garlic 1 clove crushed

You can now add the grilled chicken pieces and allow cooking for a further 2 minutes. Add the single cream and coconut milk and allow to cook for another 3-4 minutes on a low heat, letting the chicken soak up the massala sauce.

6. Yoghurt 100g natural thick yoghurt

Squeeze lime juice over the top and sprinkle coriander over the dish and the Chicken Tikka Massala is ready to be served.

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Seafood

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Mild Dishes (Contains Nuts)

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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

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Balti Masala Specialities Mild Dishes

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

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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

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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

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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

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Baildon at Christmas

hat a way to start the festive season! ‘Baildon at Christmas’ was a true community celebration with overwhelming support from the village. Organised by four people and with a budget of a few hundred pounds, it really was a triumph. The Arts and Crafts Market, which was set out over three venues, showcased high quality handmade gifts by makers from within the BD postcode. Each venue had delicious cakes and snacks made by the WI Baildon Belles and at the Moravian Church, the Guides did a great job of serving their many hungry customers. Almost all shops and businesses were open and many put on special promotional offers or gave free gifts, food or drink to shoppers on the evening, and raffle prizes donated by Baildon businesses, raised money for Children in Need.

The streets were bustling with people of all ages, many reuniting with friends they hadn’t seen in years. Even the drizzle didn’t dampen the atmosphere, there was a nostalgic sense of Baildon as it once was and back on the map! Santa arrived on the back of a Harley Davidson, to cheers from his many fans and the Brownies, dressed as Santa’s helpers, distributed chocolates. Santa was unable to walk around the village due to the popularity of the event; however he gave us a song and a boogie, which added some fun to the proceedings. The evening would not have happened if it was not for the support and kindness of so many local people. A special thank you to Christmas Plus, Baildon Parish Council, The Round Table, The Harley’s, The Malt Shovel, The Co-op, Baildon Bells, The Brownies, The Guides, Peter Griffiths, Chris

Taylor, Baildon Businesses Social Group, Artylicious, Creative Impressions, Funtastik after-school club, The Baildon Club, Mad Publications, all the shops and business who extended there working day, all the schools for distributing information and most importantly, to all ‘Baildoners’ for making it such a success! We hope the support will continue for 2010 and that with some more help in organising and a larger budget we can add to the lights, have an arts and crafts market in more venues allowing people the opportunity to browse, and who knows maybe even a snow machine and reindeers! Please send any photo you have of the evening to Nicola Murray at odd_dog@live. co.uk as we would like to have an exhibition of the best ones in the New Year. Have a lovely Christmas and a happy New Year.

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