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Eds’ Letter Welcome to our Summer edition! With THAT bike race looming, we have a short guide for you this month on what the Tour de France race is about. We also have a map of what’s happening where locally on the Tour weekend and a guide to timings on the day.
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It will seem quiet after the event but with a lovely long sunny (hopefully) Summer holiday season short on its heels, we can all kick back and relax a bit.
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What is the Tour de France Tour de France local guide Recipe –Carrot and Honey Cake Town Dental – Transforming Smiles Word search Bombshell Beauties How does a child know this is not normal? RSCPA Pet of the month Gardening Dangerously! Technology – Smart homes Community events inc. Elland Gala Local History page Property Community events continued...
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Saturday 9 August 2014 Savile Park, Halifax
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All the usual attractions plus:
Les Amis d’Onno AGRICULTURAL horse and dog stunt team, featuring Cactus Djake and the Western Circus
Tickets - advanced and online
Adult - £7, Child/OAP - £3.50, Family - £20 www.halifaxagriculturalshow.co.uk
On the day: Adult-£10, Child/OAP-£5, Family-£25 @thehalifaxshow www.facebook.com/halifaxshow
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What is the Tour de France? The Tour de France is the third largest sporting event in the world, established in 1903. Set over three weeks and covering 3,500 km. Twelve million spectators of all ages line the route to watch the famed publicity caravan and to support the cyclists. 2,000 journalists and photographers cover the Tour de France and it is broadcast to 190 countries by 85 TV channels ensuring a worldwide audience of three billion. How Many Teams Compete? Twenty-two teams participate in the race all named after their sponsors, and each team is made up of nine cyclists, meaning 198 riders Rules mandate that each team member be dressed identically: the only exception being the leader jerseys. The British team to watch is Team Sky, headed by hot favourite Chris Froome who won the Tour in 2013. What is the Yellow Jersey? Most people know that the overall leader – that is, the
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rider with the lowest cumulative time, wears the yellow jersey. But there are other competitions within the race. The leader in sprint points wears a green jersey. Sprint points are gained on within stages and also on finishing the flatter sprint stages. Mark Cavendish is Britain big sprint winner. Watch out for him on first stage ending in Harrogate. The “King of the Mountains” wears a white jersey with red polka dots’ determined by a point system based on performance on mountain climbs. In Stage two in Calderdale, Ripponden Bank and the climb at Blackley are King of the Mountain point markers. The first riders over these climbs will gain KOM points. Look out for the large inflatable KOM gates over the course. The rider under age 26 who has the lowest cumulative time wears a white jersey. There are two other “minor” competitive classifications that don’t get you a jersey, but a different coloured number to pin to your jersey. First is the
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What is the Tour de France? most combative rider of the day; the following day, he wears a number printed white on red, instead of the usual black on white. Also the team classification goes to the team with the lowest cumulative time among their three best riders. The next days, that team would wear numbers printed black on yellow. What is the Caravan? The Caravan is a terrific spectacle and a great family attraction. A procession of 180 elaborate floats and vehicles precedes the racing action. The caravan sets off two hours before the start of the race and takes 40 minutes to pass. Publicity material including caps, badges, plastic bags are thrown to the crowds as the caravan passes by as a great way to catch yourself a souvenir of Le Tour. Watch out for grown men wrestling to capture a worthless piece of plastic tat, sorry souvenir at the roadside as the Caravan passes.
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Why is the Tour de France coming to Leeds and Yorkshire? It is quite normal for the Tour de France to dip into neighbouring countries. In fact, the 2013 edition – the 100th event – is unusual in that it stayed completely in France. The last time the Tour came to Britain was in 2007. Next year the Tour starts in Utrecht in Holland. Will Ripponden Bank look like this?
Written by Corinne Keilty, Le Tour Ripponden
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Le Tour Street Party at Stones Church, Rochdale Road includes screening the race live, competitions, food, sideshows with an emphasis on families and much more.
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Mill Fold, Ripponden
Mill Fold will host a spectator hub for the Tour with a 20ft screen in Mill Fold recreation ground which will be screening from Friday 4th July through to Monday 7th July showing all the TDF coverage, Wimbledon and family films in the evening. There will be a tented village for beer & food. This event is free to everyone.
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The Fleece Inn, Barkisland
Renowned for their food and with possibly the best view on the route of the Tour de France, The Fleece have dining packages available, large screen and grandstand seats.
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Live TV coverage all day – showing Tdf, World Cup, Wimbledon and British Grand prix. Walking distance to the TdF route. Bar. Food served all day. Huge beer garden.
USEFUL INFORMATION Roads along the route will be closed to cars from 6.30am on Sunday 6th (however cyclists can cycle the route in the morning). There is no parking on the route at all, all local residents have been contacted. 7am -Barriers and signage is placed on the roads. 9am – The roads will be handed over to the race organisers. The Caravane will arrive through Ripponden from 12 o’clock midday, with the lead cyclists expected at 2pm. The cyclists are expected to have left Calderdale by 2.30pm.
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The Beer Festival starts Friday 4th at 3pm through to Sunday evening with 30 beers to choose from. With live music, local food and children’s entertainment. Also camping and car parking.
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Pubs, shops and eateries are all poised to be open all day on 6th July and will sell “fast-outers” to the crowds. The village promises to be a flurry of activity and decked out in yellow to celebrate the occasion.
The race leaders will finish around 4.15pm in Sheffield. Finally, the efforts made by you, the local residents, have been great. Driving round our area there is a yellow bike around every corner! So on a final note, please don’t just throw your decorated bikes away after the race, Streetbikes is a Huddersfi eld based charity that recycles bike parts into quality second hand bikes for local people. Please contact Gill Greaves on 07873 773417. Enjoy the biggest event to come through Calderdale in our lifetimes. Fingers crossed for fi ne weather!
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Brooksbank School
Brooksbank School are also offering a package, £50 per ticket, which includes a whole day experience on Sunday 6th with a large screen to watch the race together with breakfast in the Arthaus, lunch in an exclusive viewing area before returning to watch the end of the race on-screen. Secure parking.
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Blackley Cricket Club
Blackley Cricket Club is planning a full weekend of entertainment on the 4-6th July. With live music on Friday and Saturday evenings, their first ever Beer Festival, Football World Cup Coverage, barbecue and hog roast.
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Our Tour De France Elland celebrations start on Carnival Fri 27th/Sat 28th with our French Bistros Fun & games again at this year’s carnival. Special French menu Sat 5th July 28th June to 11th July Come and find us!
S u n 6 t h Ju l y The only Sunday in history that we’ll be open! Serving breakfast from 7am and picnic lunches to take away. Book yours now!
Berties Wedding Open Day Sun 29th June - free entry!
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Brow Bridge Cafe (Situated at West Vale traffic lights opposite Andy Thornton 01422 377118)
‘Good Fresh Food to Eat in or Takeaway’ Le Tour Weekend we are open from 6.30am until late each day serving our
famous Cooked Breakfasts, Hot & Cold Sandwiches, Croissants, Danish Pastries, Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Frappe’s, Smoothies, Milkshakes, Cakes, Ice creams... plus Lunchtime Specials, Healthy Salads & Jacket potatoes!
Sunday 6th July - Race Day All of the above……plus Outside BBQ - hot dogs & Burgers
Coffee Van for Speciality Coffee’s & Chocolates and cakes Licenced Bar serving Lager, Cider, Pimms, Prosecco & Wine Sweet Stall with crisps & drinks for the children Also Available NOW to order Le Tour Takeaway Picnic Bags or
A Yorkshire Picnic
A French Picnic
a sandwich with your choice of filling
a baguette with your choice of filling
individual pork pie & pk of crisps
cheese, pate & crackers
Yorkshire Flapjack Bottle of water £7.00 per person
Why not add wine as an extra to enhance your picnic experience!!
French Dessert Bottle of Water £7.00 per person
We will include everything you need, plastic cutlery, cups & napkins. So just order, pop in and pay by 30th June then collect from 7am Sunday morning 6th July and go find the best viewing point & enjoy your Day!!!!!!!
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Built in 1642, The Griffin has many original features and fireplaces providing a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. We boast a range of cask ales and fine wines, but still retain a family environment with a restaurant dedicated to kids free meals which is removed from the tap room, pub dining room and bar area. All new gorgeous character bedrooms are now available. Private function rooms for up to 150 people, including in the beer garden. Please check our website for more details.
Kids eat free!
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Everyday - Under 12’s eat free, (1 adult 1 child)
Every Monday, Wheel of Fortune - 5pm-7.30pm Try your luck for a chance of discounts and free drinks!
O.A.P Lunch Monday to Saturday, 12-2pm 2 Courses for £7.50 1 Course for £5.50
Every Tuesday - Pie & Pint Night Delicious pies with chips and peas, £9.50 including a pint, or a glass of wine.
Soup and Sandwhich
First Wednesday of every month, Quiz Night - 8pm - Late Classic pub quiz with free supper at HT.
Soup and Ciabatta Sandwich All day everyday, £7.50
Second Wednesday of every month Ladies Night - 7pm - 9pm Dress up and get treated like royalty with free cocktails, fizz and nibbles.
Opening Hours Monday - Thursday 12 noon - 11pm (Food - 12 noon - 9pm) Friday - Saturday 12 noon - Late (Food - 12 noon - 9pm)
Sunday 12 noon - 11pm (Food - 12 noon - 7pm)
57 Stainland Road, Barkisland, Halifax, HX4 0AQ
We now sell authentic Thai food made by a Thai Chef! Check website for more details.
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14 | Food, Drink & Eating Out
Recipe - Carrot & Honey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This is one of the most popular cakes at my restaurant. We serve individual cakes but this can be made as a tiered cake or a flat tray bake. It is very versatile and we also make a version replacing the carrot with grated courgette – a real winner! Ingredients: 200g Light brown soft sugar 1 mashed banana 220ml Vegetable Oil 80g honey 160g Grated carrot 1 tsp 5 spice powder 360g SR flour 4 Eggs 2 tsp Baking powder Frosting 150g Full fat cream cheese 50g Butter 300g Icing sugar
Method: The joy of this recipe is that it is an all in one cake. Mash the banana well and mix with the sugar, then add the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly with a whisk; it is best to mix the wet ingredients first and then add the flour, 5 spice, salt and baking powder afterwards. Pour into your chosen baking tray or cake tin and bake for about 20-25 minutes at 170°C. Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes then remove from the tin and cool on a wire rack. For the icing, place the softened butter and cream cheese in a bowl and add the icing sugar a little at a time. Mix thoroughly until smooth and holding a peak; if a little wet, add more icing sugar to get the desired consistency. Spread over or layer up the cake and icing when it is cool.
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22 | Health, Beauty & Wellbeing
‘My whole experience with Town Hall Dental has been excellent from start to finish. My dental treatment was called ‘Six Month Smiles’ and the results have been fantastic. The staff are all really lovely and it has been a pleasure going to this practice. I highly recommend them” Kirsty TownHallDental
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We are happy to see you whether you haven’t been for 20 years, you attend regularly elsewhere and want to discuss your options, or you just want to see the hygienist.
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Welcoming Liz & Harriet Redmond to Bombshell Beauties
For two experienced hairdressers/ beauticians, this month is going to be a busy and exciting time as they move from their existing salon, Hair 19 in Halifax to join the team at Bombshell Beauties in Salterhebble. Mother and daughter, Liz and Harriet Redmond, have gained excellent reputations at Hair 19 and over the years have developed a loyal client base. But after more than 3 successful years, Liz has decided she would like to gain a better work/life balance as running her own business has impacted on the amount of time she has to spend with her husband Trevor and close family. Liz loves to travel and without the pressures of owning her own business is looking forward to being able to relax, take more holidays and enjoy precious time with her grandson Isaac.
I recently had the opportunity to meet with Liz and Harriet at their new location. Liz explained “The salon has a warm and friendly atmosphere, which is very important to us as our clients want to feel relaxed when they have their treatments.” Liz also went on to say, “Another key factor in our decision to join the team here was the salon’s superb roadside location and the free parking is a bonus for everyone.” Bombshell Beauties is owned by Natasha Robertson and Katy Ainley. The salon consists of hairdressers with separate beauty room on the ground floor and a tanning room upstairs. Products used include Sienna X tanning, Cloud Nine, Neal & Wolf and from July Milkshake Hair Care. Liz and Harriet look forward to welcoming clients old and new to their new premises, to make an appointment call 01422 810820 or 07734 901304.
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There are up to 1 million children in the UK who currently have an undetected vision problem. i-Care Opticians offers help and advice on your child’s eyecare. Our kids are spending increasing periods of time keeping up with the world of technology whether it is the computer or watching TV. For busy parents it can be a life saver but how much is too much. A survey by Child Wise of British children suggests that children watch more than two and a half hours of TV a day plus two hours online or playing computer games. This amounts to 2,000 hours per year – more than twice the number of hours they spend in school and considerably more than they spend with their family. There are an ever more dynamic viewing experiences being developed for us and our children to enjoy. Recent developments in 3D TV and 3D cinema with this technology now being brought to computer games consoles. Nintendo have issued a health warning that advises against using 3D effort for children under 6 years old. This concern is not exclusive to the games consoles as watching 3D images at the cinema or on a 3D television could give rise to the same concerns. Children’s eyesight is developing
rapidly from birth, reaching natural emmetropisation at around the age of six to seven, although children’s eye sight remains flexible beyond this. Shameem Mohammed, consultant Optometrist at i-Care Opticians recommends that children under the age of six avoid the use of 3D technology. Children need a clear, sharp image in each eye in order for their vision to develop properly. When something affects that balance whether natural or artificial, it could affect their visual development. Good eyesight is crucial for a child’s development at school and also socially. Many eye conditions do not display any symptoms so children are often unaware that their vision is not perfect. 90% of children visit a dentist regularly yet only 50% of children have ever had an eye examination. Children’s eye examinations are funded by the NHS, and they are entitled to have their eyes tested by an Optometrist every 12 months. i-Care Opticians are happy to examine children from the age of 5. i-Care Opticians in Halifax are providing FREE eye examinations for all NHS customers. Children who need glasses are also offered upgrades to designer glasses for FREE, so now kids can have more style from their eyewear.
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34 | Pets
RSPCA Halifax/Huddersfield & District Go Local’s Pet of the Month Appeal APRIL April was found abandoned outside the Animal Centre on April Fools’ Day hence the name! She is a lovely natured dog and has proved to be very popular with the staff. April is very typical of her breed and walks very nicely. She enjoys playing with toys and will retrieve a ball for you.
Unfortunately we do not have any past history about April therefore would not re home her with very young children although she has been very friendly with everyone at the Centre. April is also house trained.
Please see: www.rspca-halifaxandhuddersfield.org.uk and for details on other pets who are also need a good home or ring 01422 365628
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GARDENING DANGEROUSLY! We are SO lucky in this country: as many Tescos as we could ever possibly wish for, Jeremy Clarkson, the NHS and, of course, our enduring gardening heritage to name but a few. This tranquil national pastime provides a delightful solace for millions of folk, fuelled by a healthy population of garden centres (don’t tell Tesco!) and the stirring efforts of our very own Head Gardener, Monty Don. Unfortunately, though, it’s all a bit grey-centric at the moment and the government and professional gardening bodies, including the RHS, are trying desperately to get more kids involved to inspire them to become gardeners instead of computer games programmers. And that’s the tricky bit…! I’ve tried in vain more times than I can count to generate a spark of gardening interest in my two nine year old boys but, because it doesn’t involve kicking balls, riding bikes or playing computer games, they simply assume their father is slightly bonkers and will eventually get fed up of trying! Maybe if our gardens weren’t such benign and safe places with no spear wielding natives, tigers or ‘wee tremulous beasties’ to fight off (imagined or otherwise!) then perhaps
we could generate a smidgen of interest without the constant cajoling? At the moment the very worst that could happen to them while indulging in a spot of gardening is an unfortunate encounter with Carole Klein in the shrubbery…
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Elland & District Partnership Elland in Bloom
Best Kept Garden Competition 2014 The competition will be judged by Brian Mansfield and Tony Price who are both experienced Green Flag judges and have worked in horticulture for many years. Judging is on Weds July 16th . The judges’ decision is final. Prizes will be presented at the next EDP open meeting. The winner will receive a shield to be kept for one year plus a voucher from a local garden centre. A runner up will receive a voucher from a local garden centre. The competition is being organised and prizes donated by the EDP. The competition is free to all entrants. Will anyone who would like their garden to be judged, large or small, please contact Brian Mansfield on 01422 364620 or email brianmansfield1@sky.com Closing date: Sunday 6th July 2014. Please note this is for the Elland area only.
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GARDENING DANGEROUSLY! and whilst, granted, this could be a frightening experience, it is (apparently) nothing compared to being chased by the living dead on an X Box. Even snail throwing and hunting for Lily Beetles holds no sway – their craving for electronic stimulation of the dangerous kind just keeps on getting in the way and cannot be competed with.
ex-Argentinian bazooka I requisitioned during the Falkland’s War, it actually served a useful purpose diverting water from my trench, but, if I’d had some goldfish and a couple of water lilies, it might have taken first prize at Chelsea! Luckily the Argentinians never came asking for it back and, hopefully, it is still peacefully spouting water to this day!
Winston Churchill once said that war and gardening were the normal occupations of man – one part being the predilection of mankind to endlessly wage war and the other as a peaceful antidote to all the carnage this creates. Having been involved in both, I am inclined to agree with him – although clearly dear old Winnie could not have anticipated the impact of the X Box (other computer gaming consoles are also available I believe..!) on the world as he knew it. Personally, I have always found that both are compatible given a fertile imagination; being in the military never stopped me gardening whenever the opportunity arose. Take my improvised water feature (Bazooka Falls as it was christened!) as a prime example. Concocted from an
It goes without saying that if we could turn all guns into ploughshares and bazookas into water features, then the world would be a far better place. It might also help save some of the kids hooked on the cyber world and encourage them to get out and be creative in the garden – although it’s debatable whether decommissioned bazookas would ever really catch on! Maybe the RHS should have a word with the MOD, as I have it on good authority that helmets make wonderfully eccentric garden planters and that no gardener should be without their ‘string, green’ – it’s, without doubt, the finest gardening twine ever made! Jonathan ‘Dangerous’ Wild Gardener and Frustrated Father
Stainland and District Community Association Reg Charity No 523595
Open Gardens
Sat 12th – Sun 13th July
A Varied Collection of Gardens Open to the Public in the Stainland Area
Entrance Guides Priced £2 available from local shops, libraries and participating gardens displaying this poster before and on the day
Minibus Transport Available Between Gardens
For more info contact 01422 379442 or 310283
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11+ Pre-test Sunday 3 August 2014 0900-1200. See Website for details Julie: 07931 853331 Kate: 07974 810949 studyplus.tutoring@gmail.com www.studyplustutoring.co.uk
Castles measure 15ft by15ft with built in rain shower covers Can be used indoors or outdoors. Suitable for children up to the age of 12 approx Full insurance cover provided ÂŁ50 - ÂŁ55 per day
including local delivery, set up & collection To book please call Jeremy 07814 184130 / 01422 823076
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Brighter Financial Services is local to you and provides independent financial advice to clients across Calderdale and throughout the UK. We are a small team led by 3 Directors who are passionate about the delivery of robust, professional advice supported by the best customer service. We provide our clients with: Company or personal pensions and annuities • Investments, savings and money management Mortgages and first time buyers • Insurance-life, property, health etc. John is one of the Directors and provides advice to your area. “Contact me today to see how I can help you to a Brighter future!” Call in and see me at: 66-68 West St, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AN Call me on: 07940916906 or 01422 832100 or e-mail: john@brighterfs.com Or if you would just like a bit more information for now, check out our website: www.halifaxfinancialadvisers.com or www.companypensionscheme.com ‘Brighter Financial Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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Smart Homes – the future today? Here is a vision of the home of the future. The house’s occupants are beavering away in their high powered jobs and it is a warm and sunny day. The window blinds automatically lower themselves to keep the interior cool. The master of the house leaves the office and he uses an app on his phone. The house cranks up the air conditioning in the living area to bring down the temperature to a comfortable 220C. As he turns into his road, he uses the app again. The electric gates open, the alarm is disabled and 30 seconds later the front door unlocks itself. The man wanders into the kitchen and fixes himself a well-earned G&T. He goes into the lounge and says, “TV, Channel 4.” A mirror on the wall slides aside to reveal the television which is already switched on to the Channel 4 news. Meanwhile, his wife arrives and uses her own app. The kettle switches itself on, because she likes to have a cup of herbal tea when she gets home. That night as they are watching a film, an intruder breaks into the back garden. The doors and windows lock themselves automatically and the alarm primes itself to go off if someone enters the house. A CCTV image of the back garden replaces the film on the home cinema and all the TV screens in the house, while an email is automatically sent to the security company who dispatch a patrol. Except, this is not the home of the future, it is a townhouse in an upmarket enclave of Manchester. There is a catch, however; the owner paid over £100,000 to automate his home. All of the equipment I described is readily available at an increasingly affordable price; for instance, a kettle that you switch on remotely using an app can be yours for less than £100. Where the big money was spent was on integrating everything together which involved installing a central server and coding bespoke software, not to mention creating a customised app. Then, of course, there were kilometres of cable to be routed and cameras,
servos, sensors and much more to be put in place. The good news is that you don’t need to spend a fortune to introduce some smart technology into your home. Take central heating for instance; it is much more economical to be able to turn your heating on half an hour before you get home than have it on a fixed timer. Smart thermostats such as Nest go one better and actually learn your lifestyle patterns. Burglar alarms can be set and cancelled in the same way via a phone app; no need to worry about whether you set the alarm before going on holiday anymore and you can upgrade your existing panel at minimal cost. Smoke and fire alarms can automatically notify someone if they are activated while you are out of the property and electric appliances ranging from ovens to coffee percolators can be operated remotely via your phone or computer. The challenge for tech savvy homeowners will be integrating all the different devices. Nobody wants ten different apps on their phone; they’ll be turning on the TV instead of the kettle or opening the garage door instead of turning up the heating. Obviously, it is not going to be cost effective to pay a specialist to devise a bespoke system as described above, but there are several ways it could happen. One manufacturer could make lots of different devices with a common control system, but then buyers wouldn’t be able to pick and choose between devices, not ideal. Much better would be a common control app that works on any platform and the device manufacturers could make their equipment compatible with the app. This has already happened with the DLNA collaboration that allows a Samsung laptop to integrate with a Sony TV. Most tellingly, Google, the king of All Things Internet, has recently bought Nest Controls. The future is just around the corner. Graham Iek IT Consultant
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Elland Carnival This year’s Elland Carnival is fast approaching and promises to be a fun day out for all. As it falls on Saturday 5th July this year it dovetails nicely with the Tour de France the following day to make a fun packed weekend. The main activities start on the Boxhall Playing field at 10 till 11.30am with the inter schools sports morning. Between 12 and 12.45 a procession will be leaving Elland Church of England School following a route around the town centre. If you have a classic car, we would like to see it in the procession. Do you have a fancy dress outfit? If you do, then join us as we would love to see a
full selection of fancy dress in this year’s procession, the more the merrier! Between 12.45 and 1.15 is the schools’ Balloon Release on the Boxhall playing fields. From 1.15 to 4.30 the afternoon fun starts. Our many activities include a BMX stunt bike show, a marching brass band, West Yorkshire Majorettes, Karen Binns Dance Group, National Festival Circus, Merson Cubbins’ Fairground and throughout the day there will be many different and varied side stalls and activities for both young and old alike to get involved or have a go at. Entrance is free to all. For further info contact David on 07512 162573.
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Local History Society update Tour de Elland
World War One Centenary
Bicycles, tricycles and tandems were manufactured in Elland over 125 years ago at Cooper Kitchen’s Moorgate Works, Southgate (the corner of Coronation Street and Southgate). We have a promotion booklet dated 1888 – the Elland Anti-Vibration Safety bicycle (price £18) ‘each wheel is acting for itself alone and has no influence upon its fellow…any obstacle has only the single wheel to raise…the ease with which a rider can float over a brick on his path is quite a surprise.’ The Popular Moorgate (illustrated) ‘a good, strong machine that is moderate in weight and wears well’ (price £8). Reviews from various cycling publications and testimonials from afar afield as Australia would suggest that trade was booming at that time. Sadly the bicycle business is no more but, as we all know, Cooper Kitchen remains in Elland albeit next-door to its original premises. Heaven knows what the Victorian cyclist would think of today’s bikes; then again it would be quite a sight to see today’s cyclists ferociously peddling up Queen Street then onto Blackley on a Moorgate Tricycle (cost £20 and definitely not painted yellow).
Exhibitions to commemorate the centenary of The Great War will be on display at Elland, Greetland and Stainland libraries for the whole of July and August. Please also visit Bankfield Museum and the weaver to web & Halifax Great War Heritage websites for a welter of information.
To celebrate the Tour de France Grand Depart passing through our district on 6th July we have updated the Elland Town Trail, which can be downloaded (short or long version) free of charge from our website at www.gehs.org.uk.
War declared on Tuesday 4th August 1914, a report from the Courier ‘Considerable excitement took place in Elland on Tuesday night as the local company of the Territorials assembled at the Drill Hall and were being despatched to Halifax. Scores assembled in the vicinity of the local hall, and though there were one or two affecting scenes, the mobilisation was carried through without many outward signs of feelings. Throughout the darkness the local railway bridges and tunnels are guarded by special men, and in this way it is hoped to keep the railway service free from outside interference. Other places in the district are being carefully watched especially in the evening.’ Only the week before it was hoped that British involvement in the war could be averted. Events moved fast. Charles Trevelyan, the M.P. for Elland, resigned from the government because he could not support our participation in the war. Elland Council wholeheartedly backed the war effort ‘face our enemies, fight for the existence of our nation’. No one could envisage what lay in store nor how many men would not return home.
David J. Glanfield Greater Elland Historical Society
The History Room at Elland Library is open from 2-4pm every Tuesday and Tuesday The next meeting of the Society will be at 7.15 pm on Wednesday 10th September 2014 at Elland Working Men’s Club, South Lane, Elland. This will be our 40th Anniversary Evening - More details later! See www.gehs.org.uk or www.facebook. com/19gehshistory74 for more details.
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It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Manager Andy Routledge feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps.
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Property - Is the Bank about to pull the plug on the housing market?
There’s no denying it, house prices are rising – extremely rapidly in places like London where they have increased by 17% over the last year. Nobody wants another great recession (the last one was largely caused by excessive property lending) so there is speculation that the Bank of England is about to take steps to dampen down the housing market. Is this likely to happen? Well, there are three things the Bank could do to restrain price rises. It can place restrictions on mortgage lending such as limiting loan values as a multiple of incomes. It can increase the amount of capital banks have to hold against mortgage lending, which would have the effect of making mortgages more expensive. Finally, it can call an early halt to the Help to Buy scheme.
first measure is already in place. To have a blanket limit of say three times income would mean that most people wouldn’t be able to afford to buy a house of any kind in London. The amount of capital banks have to hold against mortgage lending has also increased steadily over the last couple of years, so, arguably, the second thing the bank can do to limit prices has already been done. There is talk of ending the Help to Buy scheme early or reducing the maximum purchase price from the current £600,000. However, if you look at the loans already made under the scheme, only a small proportion have been to buyers in London and the south east and the vast majority have been to buy houses priced under £200,000. Help to Buy is well targeted and it is working well, bringing first time buyers back to the market and encouraging house building.
Let’s look at these individually. New rules have recently come into effect that force lenders to make much more stringent checks on affordability, so the
My feeling is that the only way to limit house prices is to build at least twice as many houses as we are currently.
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Index of advertisers Accommodation Cherry Tree Cottages 20 Crabtree Barn 18 Accountants Hardcastle & Co 46 Admin Assistance Cartwheel 47 Adult Care Aspen Home Care 21 Eagle Care Home 16 Aerials Premier Aerials 75 Alarms, CCTV and Security Calder Valley Security 75 Halifax Security 77 Architects Cave Architects 60 Bathrooms BBK by Design 52 JJK Bathrooms 79 Beauty& Cosmetic Aesthetics ANP 27 Bombshell Beauties 29 Creative Beauty 25 Estetica 33 Beds and mattresses Elland Bed & Suite Centre 16 Robinson Hanson 80 Stone Dam Mills 17 Bedrooms Sharp Kitchens & bedrooms 57 Tidy Bedrooms 51 Bicycles Cycle Gear 7 Builders & Property Services Aloha Build 54 BT Builders 57 DDJC Ltd 51 J. English 51 Nick Hoyle 68 Rhodes 60 Shaw Construction 69 Stuart Lumb 53
Cars – repairs, sales& services Dentists Bridgefield Garage 50 Calder House 28 Lambert Street Garage 50 Town Hall Dental 23 Catering Domestic Appliance Repairs A1 D.A.R. 62 Handy Catering 12 Dry Cleaners Cherry Picker Hire Clean World 21 Zoom Boom 59 Electricians Child Care Ady Electrical 71 Providence Day Nursery 44 I’Anson Electrical 73 Sowood Pre-school 45 Ben Uttley Electrical 68 Children’s Activities P. Walker Electrical 69 Jump4joy Bouncy Castles 42 Estate Agents& lettings Cleaning –exteriors & windows Edkins & Holmes 3 Advance Clean 64 Events Procleanze 64 Elland in Bloom 36 Smart Style Driveway cleaning 67 Greetland Social Club 7 Cleaning carpets Halifax Agricultural Show 4 Clean Image 65 Halifax Bradley Hall Golf 21 Martin Cragg 65 Fires and fireplaces M&N carpet cleaning 67 NC Wallace Stoves 53 Procleanze 64 Fitness and exercise Cleaning – interior and ovens Rishworth Sports Club 24 Belle Casa 65 Flooring & Carpets Cleaner Ovens 66 Calder Valley Flooring 1 Sam & Lucy’s Domestic Cleans 66 Floor Décor 62 White Rose 64 Food Suppliers Clothes Far Barsey 4 La Petite Boutique 2 Funeral Services Computers / Design/ Websites Amanda Dalby Funeral Parlour19 Cass Technologies 49 Elland Funeral Service 18 Computer Solutions 49 Naylor Funeral Services 19 Councillors Springhead Funeral Service 20 John Ford, Conservative 20 Garage Doors Counselling The Garage Door Team 73 Eileen Braben 32 Gardening & Tree Services Damp Proofing Attwater Arboriculture 39 Protreat 73 Clearwell 35 Decorators Desperate Gardens 35 Lee Scott 57 Grafters Fencing 36 S and D Decorators 70 Mearclough Farm Feeds 37 Brian Watson 70 Continued page 76
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Gardening & tree services cont. Physiotherapists Tutoring MJB Excavations & Plant hire 39 Back to Fitness 24 Kip McGrath 43 MPR Gardening 38 Neuro Physiotherapy 32 Number Works’n’ Words 42 Studyplus 42 Stumpbusters 39 Plastering Upholstery Tommy Topsoil 37 Champlast 71 Comfy Zones 61 Gifts Plumbers & bathrooms Vets & Pet Services Summit Finish 4 A& N Plumbing 58 Paws a While 35 Hairdressers A Short 69 Prospect Vets 34 The Basement 32 N Waddington 66 Wills Bombshell Beauties 29 RJM 71 Pennine Wills 47 Hair Boutique 33 Stuart Lockwood 70 Windows supply and repair Image Warehouse 26 Water Rooms 59 Abels 57 Handymen & Property Maintenance Polishers Arvin Windows & Doors 56 Homes Fixed 71 M.P.R French polishing 60 BFM Glazing 61 MB Property Maintenance 70 Printing Calder Property Services 75 MPR Handyman Services 38 The Print Club 46 Cloudy 2 Clear 63 Nelson Home Services 77 Private Hire / Airport Travel Heritage Glass 77 Whitehouse Property Services 58 Elland Cars 80 Homeguard Plastics 54 Independent Financial Adviser Quilting Thor Homecare 68 Brighter Financial Services 47 The Quilt Cabin 20 Walkers Window Co. 40 Insurance Brokers Restaurants, Pubs& Cafés Ryburne Brokers 46 Brow Bridge Cafe 11 Joiners The Blue Bridge Indian 12 Abels Joinery 57 The Booth Wood Inn 10 Freeman Joinery 54 Café Zone 12 (all 01422 code unless Mitchell Joinery 52 Cinnamon Lounge 14 otherwise stated) Rhodes Joinery 60 The Fox 15 Stuart Lumb 53 The Griffin 13 Bus & Train times 0113 245 7676 Kitchens Lippylicious 10 Calderdale Council 08452456000 BBK by Design 52 Calderdale Royal Hospital 357171 Roofing Sharp Kitchens & bedrooms 57 Acorn Roofing 52 Citizens Advice Bureau 842848 0800 555111 Locksmiths Alpine 53&58 Crimestoppers Elland Library 374472 Calder Property Services 75 Darren Drake 62 Gas emergency line 0800 111 999 In House Securities 75 Solicitors Greetland Library 376068 Music tuition Smith Solicitor LLP 49 Halifax Police Station 337077 Halifax Sax 16 Sports Clubs NHS Direct 0845 4647 365628 Opticians Rishworth Sports Club 24 RSPCA Halifax Stainland Library 374896 Bottomley’s Opticians 28 Stonemasons The Rex 372140 i-Care Opticians 31 B.D. Brooks 51 The Samaritans 349349 Whitakers Opticians 27 J. English 51 Train Tracker 0871 2004950 Pharmacy Tiles & Tiling Victoria Theatre 351158 Stainland Pharmacy 32 Waxman 61 Yorkshire Electricity 0800 375675
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Community Events & Notices Watercolour exhibition. Now until 16th July at Elland Library. Friendly Art Group meets Thursdays at Willow Court, Victoria Road Elland, 1.30-3pm or contact Jane Pugh HX 831041
Charity Family Fun Day Sat 19th July at the Old Brodleians RUFC, Hipperholme HX3 8JT. Car Boot Sale 12pm, Summer Fayre 2pm. Clowns, face painting, stalls, games and more.
Lower Valley Ward Forum. The Ward Forum meetings are open to all & are combined with the regular Police and Communities Together (PACT) meetings. Meeting dates: Greetland & Stainland Thurs 26th June 6.30pm at Greetland Academy.
Beginners walling course at Outlane. Sat-Sun 19-20th July. Contact Paul on 01484 845219.
Elland Silver & Youth Band Sat 28th June- 7.30pm Huddersfield Town Hall- James Shepherd Versatile Brass, Elland Silver Band and Elland Silver Youth Band. Tickets from Kathleen 01484 717126. Big Fashion Show Fri 4th July 7.30pm til late in aid of Sowood Pre-school & Toddler Group at Sowood Community Centre. Tickets £4 inc glass of Wine/juice. Contact Lesley Binns on 07775 796. Clothes, jewellery and handbags for sale. Licensed bar and raffles.
Craig Whitaker MP Surgery. Fri 25th July 2pm–4pm Elland by appointment. Call Constituency Office on 01484 711260 to book & for venue info. Fri 18th July Elland Market 10am–3pm, no appointments needed. Stainland Memorial Park Sat 2nd August 11am the Mayor and Consort Elect of Calderdale, Councillor Pat Allen and Mr Robert Weeks will be unveiling a Stainland war memorial to those in the local area who paid the ultimate sacrifice. British Legion members and members of the public are asked to attend to support this worthwhile cause.
St Thomas Greetland & West Vale Sat 5th July 6pm Le Tour weekend Holy Communion service; Sun 6th July 8am Morning Service. Our Parish Hall is open 8am-4pm on Sun 6th July for access to toilets. The Parish Pump Café in the Parish Hall will serve refreshments. Baby changing facilities are available. Farmers market Sat 12th July 2-4pm at The Greetland Academy. If you want to have a stall contact: Natalie Figura: n.figura@greetlandacademy.org.ukor tel. 01422 372893. Open Gardens Sat 12th & Sun 13th July. Keen gardeners in and around Stainland with gardens to show please email: stainlanddistrict@gmail.com Dancing to ‘The Rising Tide’, a local live group. Sat 12th July, 7.30pm at Bankfield Working Men’s Club. Adm. £8 inc. pie n pea supper. Raffle. Proceeds to Cross Hills Methodist Church, Greetland Cross Hills Methodist Church. Sun 13th July, at Cross Hills Methodist Church. 10.30am Flower Service led by Mrs. Kath Melling; 12 noon family BBQ. 2pm walk of witness to the well at the bottom of the Lindwell church steps. Service led by the Rev Francis Neil.
Give Blood. Fri 15th Aug, 2-3.45pm, 4:45-7.30pm Greetland Community Sports Centre HX4 8JG. See www.blood.co.uk for more details or to book a session. Norland Scarecrow festival and Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing. Will be held on the weekend of 5-7th Sep this year. Please keep the date! “Afternoon with the Halifax Gilbert & Sullivan Society” Sat 13th Sept 2.30pm, in the Sykes Hall, Southgate Methodist Church, Elland. Tickets at £6 incl. afternoon cream tea. Entry by ticket only from Anne Pickles 07752 908307 or Katherine Walker 07707 795580. Charity mountain bike event 14th Sept Bowling Green School, Stainland. See www.bearmtb.co.uk / www.facebook.com/bearmtbchallenge for details.
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