Northallerton InFocus Autumn 2011

Autumn 2011

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AUTUMN

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Remember September Get involved with the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning!

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Competition Time!

Your chance to win a family ticket to Cinderella!

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Education

Are you confused about the education of our children?

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Autumn Lawn Masterclass Use our advice to help your lawn flourish in the Autumn months

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Also in this issue...

05 finance

16-17 leisure

26 business

Budget 2011 - What does it mean for your business?

Autumn Events

Happy Birthday to The Flat Roof Company

08-11 new businesses A number of new businesses in and around Northallerton

12 local news

20 local news AFC Hillside

22 local news

30 service InFocus Index

Tree Of Hope Appeal

On the Catwalk

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Budget 2011 – What does it mean for your businesses?

• Part 1

Those of you who have looked at the budget in depth will be inundated with over 240 pages of Budgetary notes from HMRC and might find hard to pinpoint what the key changes are and how they affect you. Here’s a summary of what you need to be aware with helpful Tax-Tips: • Research and Development One of this year’s most generous changes has been to increase the amount of relief available for small and medium sized companies engaging in Research and Development. The amount of relief previously available of 175% has been increased to 200% since 1st April 2011.

Tip: We offer a health check to see if your expenditure on research and development activities qualifies for the enhanced reliefs.

• Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) The coalition government have made investing in EIS schemes even more rewarding since 6th April 2011, increasing Income Tax relief from 20% to 30%. The limit for investment is currently set at £500,000. This means the change in rates could potentially save you up to £150,000 in a single Tax year!

The government will also be looking at raising the amounts available for relief for future years, in addition to changing the levels for qualification as EIS companies.

So investing in an EIS scheme could be a great way to reduce the levels of Income Tax Payable, as well as securing an Investment.

Tip: If you are considering an investment in an EIS scheme advice should be sought from a financial adviser to ensure the correct type of investment is chosen.

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Peter Tarren For business planning and tax advice call Peter on: 0845 330 0451 or email him at: p.tarren@euraaudituk.com or drop in at: 87 South Parade Northallerton

• Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) ISAs continue to be a great way to save money free of Tax. For 2011/2012 the amounts you can invest into an ISA Tax free are as follows: • Cash ISAs only - £ 5,340 • Stocks and Shares - £10,680 The maximum that can be invested in ISAs is restricted to £10,680 for the 2011/2012 Tax year. The government confirmed that Finance Bill 2011 will introduce a Junior ISA. This will be available for all UK resident children under the age of 18. It will be available in both Cash ISAs and Stocks and Shares ISAs. It is expected that these will be available from October 2011.

Tip: Make use of your ISAs by ensuring that each family member with an ISA contributes up to the annual limits.

Tip: Consider taking out an ISA for each child that you have once junior ISAs become available.

• Gift aid As part of the raft of incentives introduced to help charities in the Budget, there will be changes to the amount of benefit that can be obtained from donating to charities. The limits for 2010/2011 have been increased from a maximum of £500 to £2,500 where donations of more than £10,000 are made. The effective date for this change was 6th April 2011 for individuals and 1st April 2011 for Corporate Donors.

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New & exciting businesses come to

Northallerton

& surrounding areas this Autumn

New Businesses we’re introducing: • Socatots £5 pe

Socatots kicks off in Northallerton! sessiorn

Children attending SOCATOTS will greatly develop their football skills, however SOCATOTS is about a great deal more than just developing a child’s affinity and control with the ball, it is about giving children a wellrounded start in their physical, social and educational development and developing the ‘whole child’.

• Calder Meynell LLP

• Lemon Tree Architecture

• Green’s Pet Supplies

• Home Fix Computers

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Attending SOCATOTS classes has enormous benefits for young children such as improved coordination, increased self confidence and fantastic listening skills – all essential skills for starting school. Most importantly SOCATOTS is about having fun and enjoying special time with your child - without interruptions while helping them learn new skills.

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& NEW SOCATOTS to free entr y KidzPlay SESSIONS STARTING IN NORTHALLERTON: We are launching new sessions in Northallerton on the 8th September and are delighted to be running the classes at Kidzplay. Children attending Socatots can also enjoy free entrance to Kidzplay following their Socatots session so parents can enjoy a coffee break while the little Socatots burn off even more energy!! Our friendly Socatots coach Helen is keen to see if Northallerton holds any future footballing stars!!! ..........................................................................

If you would like to join in the football fun in Northallerton, Thirsk or Ripon or would like further information about our classes please contact Brian MacNair - Tel: 01765 620374 / Mob: 07811 109437 - Email: b.macnair@socatots.com - www.socatots.com/york&ripon

Specialist legal advice...

on the High Street!

Howard Meynell and Kerri Calder recently opened the doors of Calder Meynell LLP in Northallerton in order to offer high quality legal services to individuals and businesses.

Previously they had both worked at the same firm in Thirsk and decided the time was right to strike out and set up their own legal practice. Between them and their staff they have been giving legal advice for over 25 years.

is key to building and maintaining relationships with their clients. The team prides itself in taking the time to listen to those issues that are important to their clients so that they can offer the most appropriate advice.

The new firm offers all aspects of High Street Legal services to include buying and selling houses and all types of property work, wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney and court of protection work, commercial and business law, including some services usually undertaken by large city firms of solicitors such as corporate work.

Calder Meynell LLP do not believe in dragging things out or making matters unnecessarily complex and clients can be assured of an efficient and cost effective service at all times. It is understood that people have commitments or personal circumstances which require appointments either at their home or workplace and the team at Calder Meynell LLP are always happy to accommodate such requests both in and out of normal working hours if required.

One of the fundamental principles of the Solicitors’ Code of Conduct is to always act in the best interests of each client.

Calder Meynell LLP have embodied this principle in their ethos which is based on traditional values using a modern approach. The team at Calder Meynell LLP understand that it can be a daunting experience instructing a solicitor and ensures that clients receive a friendly professional response from the first contact. Communication

Calder Meynell LLP can be found above Northallerton Estate Agents at 143 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8PE. For more details please contact us on 01609 761444 or visit the website at www.caldermeynell.co.uk

Home Fix Computers Established in February 2005, Home Fix Computers has been servicing the local community with computer and laptop repair services and sales.

It’s all go for Greens!

Originally based on Terry Dicken Industrial Estate, Stokesley, the company has gone from strength to strength, and this September will be opening a new additional repair centre and showroom at Omega Business Village, Northallerton.

Our services range from computer health checks to hardware repairs.

In our showroom, we offer new computer and laptop sales, accessories and printer inks.

We offer on-site visits from our dedicated technicians, or call into either of our repair centres to drop-off and collect machines. We offer competitive pricing but with a focus on customer service and quality products. We aim to keep repair times to a minimum and can often offer repairs while you shop. For businesses, we are able to service all of you IT needs, from small shops to networked offices.

Greens Pet Supplies opened its doors to the public on Tuesday 6th September in West Garth, Northallerton. We have moved our agricultural supply business to a new site so the existing shop is now stocked with dog, cat and small animal feeds, wild bird feed, pet accessories and more!

We are only open 10am to 2pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but hopefully as the business grows we will extend these hours. We are looking for someone to work in the shop on a part time basis serving customers and advising them on pet feed and accessories, so if that’s you – give us a call!

Tel Chris Jeffery on 01845 522611 or 07711 185170.

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New & exciting businesses come to

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& surrounding areas this Autumn

New Businesses we’re introducing: • Improved Stroke Service

Working to improve stroke services in Hambleton & Richmondshire Stroke services in Hambleton and Richmondshire have received a welcome boost with the appointment earlier this year of Jonathan Kelly as stroke coordinator with North Yorkshire and York’s community and mental health services.

The role of stroke coordinator is to develop stroke care in line with national guidance, improving the way patients are treated and cared for from the moment they have a stroke, throughout their hospital admission and in-patient stay, rehabilitation and then back into the community when they are safely discharged.

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• The Specialists

Jonathan is keen to explain what has happened so far during an 18 month project which, once complete, should see sustainable integrated stroke services in Hambleton and Richmondshire.

• Terry Dicken Windows

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He says “The idea behind appointing stroke coordinators is to look at stroke care locally, working with hospital and community-based physicians and other colleagues to

see what can be done to improve quality and effectiveness and provide a better service for patients at all stages of their care and treatment. We are currently looking closely at the national standards to see what needs to be put in place to achieve our aims. We have been working hard to smooth out the “wrinkles” in the patient pathway by tweaking the way we deal with patient needs at ward handover and by simplifying referral and admission criteria.

We are now looking at what skills we need to develop in our staff to give the best care. We also want to look at how we involve patients in developing stroke services, as we know that people who are involved in their own rehabilitation programme improve much quicker than those who are not.”

A Practical Solution to Vehicle Hire Practical Car & Van Rental Thirsk, Yorkshire, we are the official car and van rental location for Thirsk and the surrounding areas, including Northallerton, Bedale, Catterick, Leeming, Ripon and Easingwold.

We have a comprehensive fleet of rental cars available, from small economy to large saloon, executive and estate car with automatic and diesel variants too. 7 seater people carriers and a 15 seater minibus can accommodate larger parties. Thirsk depot opens 7 days a week and can accommodate car rental during Bank Holidays and ‘out of hours’ by prior arrangement. Car hire can be arranged via local railway stations at Thirsk and Northallerton and the coach terminals at Thirsk, Northallerton and Ripon. Short and long term rental enquiries from

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tourists, residents and the local business community are welcomed and all vehicles are offered at competitive car hire rates.

Van Rental - Thirsk, Yorkshire Thirsk’s commercial fleet ranges from small courier style vans through short wheel base (swb), medium wheel base (mwb) to long wheel base (lwb) and extra long wheel base (xlwb). Luton vans with and without tail-lift are also available to rent.

Short and long term rental enquiries from residents and businesses alike are welcomed and preferential hire terms may be offered for extended rental durations.

Practical Car & Van Rental Busby Stoop Garage, Busby Stoop, Thirsk, Tel: 01845 587232

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A Celebration of Life after Cancer

on the

catwalk with

Remember September

Barkers Northallerton

Thursday October 13th Barkers Northallerton

Tickets: £5

to include a complimentary glass of wine, soft drink, tea or coffee

For tickets & more details please call: 01609 772303 Store closed 5.30-6pm to allow set-up 1st Show: 6.30pm | 2nd Show: 7.30pm Tickets must be purchased for each show.

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Macmillan volunteers from the Cancer Information Centre, Friarage Hospital are making plans for Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to be held on 30th September 2011 from 10am until 1pm.

They are hoping to come somewhere near the astonishing £665 they raised last year, thanks to a donation of £463 from the Lakeland Store on Northallerton High Street.

This money helps Macmillan Cancer Support to provide medical, practical and emotional support to people affected by

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cancer including patients and carers.

The event will be held in The Hub at The Friarage Hospital. As well as Refreshments, Tombola, and Book Stall there will be a wide range of new Jewellery on sale which has been kindly donated by a patient to help in the fund-raising event.

Donations of raffle and tombola prizes would be gratefully received, please contact Amanda Cormican on 01609 764033.

We hope you can join us on the day and look forward to sharing a coffee with visitors, patients and staff.

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Autumn Events 17th September • Stokesley Show A fun day out for all the family. Including: Rocking Horse Stunt Team - Fast Moving and action packed Horse Riding Stunt Team timed for 1pm and 2.30pm in the Main Ring. The Main Ring will also feature the Cleveland and Hurworth Foxhounds and Stokesley Farmers’ Beagles and the special parade of Vintage Tractors giving a taste of the early days of mechanised farming. The band this year is the The Fishburn Band. Manor House Farm • Great Busby • Stokesley • North Yorks • TS9 7AT Tel: 01642 713209 | www.stokesleyshow.co.uk ......................................................................................................................

24th September • Shooting Time Hambleton Forum, Northallerton - 6.30pm Ian Macdonald is an internationally acclaimed photographer who has photographed the people and places of Teesside for the past 40 years. Ian’s filmmaker son Jamie has made this beautifully shot testament to his father’s work, and its subjects. Documenting people, landscape and industry, the film and the photographs describe the history of this unique part of England. The film will be followed by a Q and A by Ian and Jamie.

Tickets £4 (concessions £3) Full listings at cineyorkshire.co.uk Tickets available on the door ....................................................................................................................

30th September • Here’s a Health to the Barley Mow Hambleton Forum, Northallerton - 7.00pm Celebrating a century of folk customs and ancient rural games, this new compilation of archive film from the British Film Institute is a loving and fascinating document of English cultural traditions.

From sword dancing to Shrovetide football, gurning competitions to garland days, the film is set to a stunning soundtrack by contemporary folk musicians. Tickets £6 (concessions £5) Available on the door ......................................................................................................................

1st October • Borrowby Book Exchange Borrowby Village Hall 10.30-noon. Freshly brewed coffee, tea, home-made cakes and a large collection of second-hand books. Paperbacks 50p, hardback £1. A social event not to be missed! ......................................................................................................................

12th October • Coffee Day Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk - 10.00am - 3.00pm Held to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Admission £1.50 including Coffe & homemade biscuits. Christmas Cards, Cakes, Raffle, Bring & Buy, Tombola etc ......................................................................................................................

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14th October • Northallerton Silver Band Last Night of the Proms Concert Hambleton Forum, Northallerton - 7.30pm This evening is organised by The Silver Band as a fund raising event to help purchase new uniforms. Tickets for this event can be bought from Greensleeves, Central Arcade, Northallerton for ú6.00 or by telephoning 01609 777272. ......................................................................................................................

15th October • North County Theatre - The Rocking Horse Winner Hambleton Forum - 7.30 pm The Northallerton fund-raising committee are delighted that North Country Theatre have agreed to perform at Hambleton Forum on Saturday 15 October at 7.30pm to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Tickets for “The Rocking Horse Winner” by D H Lawrence (adapted for the stage by Nobby Dimon) are now available at £10 from Cover to Cover Books, Garthway Arcade, Northallerton (tel: 777729) or by calling 01609 772620. We do hope you will be able to help support the North Country Theatre and Macmillan. ......................................................................................................................

15th October • The Chapter House Choir of York Minster St Mary’s Church Leake - 7.30pm Tickets £14 from 01845 537008 to include a glass of wine.

In aid of the “Raise the Roof fund”. ......................................................................................................................

25th October • Halloween Horrors at the Ancient Hall Kiplin Hall - 11am - 4pm Spooky fun for families. Dress up and drop in any time. £3.50, adult or child.

01748 818178 | www.kiplinhall.co.uk ......................................................................................................................

28th October • Arts & Crafts Fair The Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton 9.30 - 4pm. Free admission. Organised by Yorkshire Craft Fairs: www.yorkshirefairs.co.uk ......................................................................................................................

Please note: the editors cannot be held responsible for any changes to events listed.

Please contact event organisers directly. All events correct at time of going to press.

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It’s

Competition Time!

Darlington Civic Theatre has a family ticket to give away for the opening night of this year’s magical pantomime Cinderella, which will be on stage from Saturday 3 December 2011 to Sunday 15 January 2012.

Dancing on Ice and X Factor star Ray Quinn heads the cast alongside Emmerdale’s Deena Payne and legendary comic Jimmy Cricket.

An unmissable treat for all ages, Cinderella will be brought magically to life from page to stage in a sumptuous production complete with an abundance of comedy, stunning sets, outrageous costumes and beautiful ponies that transport Cinderella and her coach to the Ball!

Tickets for Cinderella are available from the Box Office on 01325 486 555 or online at www.darlingtonarts.co.uk For your chance to win a family ticket for Saturday 3 December just answer the question below and send together with your name, address and telephone number to Cinderella Competition, Marketing Dept., Darlington Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington DL3 7AX. Entries must be received

by Friday 14 October.

Q: Which X Factor star heads the cast of Cinderella?

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AFC Hillside Football Club

The nomadic history behind them Formed in 2000 as Old Red House FC, the club started out playing Saturday football in the RJF Beckett league and found things tough. The club changed name for one season in 2002 to Black Bull, Thirsk when sponsorship changed.

The club then reverted to Carlton Utd and the results started to improve.

Current Saturday manager Paul Reynard returned from being captain in 2001 to manage the side in 2003.

As results improved the team wanted a more consistent challenge and by joining the Harrogate & District league in 2005 they got this. In doing so the team had to find a pitch with shower facilities and in doing so started to play their home games in Helperby. The local sports association required the club to change their name so in 2006 the club became known as Brafferton Rangers.

The team has continued to improve and in order to attract more players to the club added a Sunday league team in 2008. This team began playing its games at Carlton Miniott, the original home of the Saturday side. In 2009 though the chance came for the Sunday team to play at Hillside Rural Activities Park , Knayton and they took up the opportunity to play on a lovely big pitch.

The Sunday team are managed

by Stephen Gibson and in his first season in charge last season they won the Scorpion Cup and finished second in the league to gain a well deserved promotion.

The Saturday team have now joined the Sunday team playing at Knayton and 2010/11 was their first season there. The club have decided to add a reserve team on a Saturday in order to try and continue the improvement the club has made year on year. Sean Ovington has taken over as reserve manager and the club wishes him

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Are you confused about the Browsing through the online sites of some national daily newspapers during the first 4 days of August, I came across 42 new issues on education. Baring in mind that this was the peak holiday season, one has to ask how many additional issues there will be to report on during the next year? How many more confusing headlines will there be to perplex those that really matter in this debate, i.e. the parents and the children?

Headings from a selection National Daily Papers:1 “Watching TV ‘makes toddlers less intelligent” The Independent - 3/5/2010

2 “Television is not to blame for children’s lack of education” Daily Telegraph - 1/8/2011

3 “More primary pupils hit educational targets” The Independent - 2/8/2011

well in what will no doubt be an interesting first season.

4 “Brightest children ‘going backwards’ at 11”

This summer the club have decided that Brafferton Rangers no longer meant anything and would need a name they could now keep no matter what. AFC Hillside has been born and with their roots now firmly at Knayton there is no reason why the club cannot continue to grow. The club plans to add youth and veteran teams in the future and anyone interested in getting involved should contact Paul Reynard at paulreynard7@ hotmail.co.uk for details.

5 “Coalition plans for more Universities”

The clubs trains on a Thursday at Thirsk Astroturf and has been training for pre season on a Tuesday at Knayton. The Saturday team have played out a 2-2 pre season friendly against Thirsk falcons res and have games against Wetherby A, Kirby Malzeard res and Helperby Utd. The club are always looking for new players and anyone interested can contact Paul Reynard for details.

The club try to hold regular fundraising activities and recently held a race night at the Blacksmiths Arms, Thirsk. This was kindly sponsored by AW Decorating, a business run by the clubs long serving chairman Andrew Worsnop. Andrew has been involved in the club since its formation in 2000 in various roles and does a lot to support the club.

The club are always looking for new sponsors and currently need kit sponsors especially. Anyone interested should contact Paul Reynard on the above or Andrew Worsnop at andrewworsnop@ tiscali.co.uk.

Daily Telegraph - 2/8/2011 Daily Telegraph - 4/8/2011

6 “Half of Universities predict that numbers will fall” The Guardian - 4/8/2011 Note the inconsistency in the headlines, the second of each pair appears to contradict the first headline. In all fairness to the newspapers they can only summarise the reports, but it can be totally baffling to the parents endeavouring to grasp what is going on in the field of education.

In addition this virtual incessant daily tirade on the education system is not good for the children. There is a risk that when they read the headlines, they believe that they are not as intelligent as their parents’ generation.

I am often asked by students on how they compare with those of years ago. I answer honestly that they are as good, if not better, they can only be examined on what they are taught and they are definitely under more pressure than previous generations.

How good are parents?

The overall majority of parents do not need to be told how to bring up their children and yet they tend to be bundled into general headlines receiving little or no public praise for the wonderful work that they do.

Headlines 1 and 2 above if not read fully can be most misleading and no doubt some people will be confused when confronted with both headlines.

Thirsk Clock offers Autumn Training Course Thirsk Clock is running a course for people aged between 16 and 25 years who wish to develop their skills and gain a qualification. The course has been made possible through the sponsorship of a charitable trust, The Hilden Project.

The course details are: OCN Level 2 Unit: Understanding Youth Work Principles and Practice: By the end of the course learners will be able to identify aims and

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principles of youth work, plan effective youth work activities and understand youth work policies and procedures.

Dates: 28th September, 12th October 2011.

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Venue: Thirsk Clock, St James Green, Thirsk.

To register or to find out more details: Contact Siobhan on 01845 525594 or e-mail Siobhan@ thirskclock.com

education of our children?

Half Empty or Half Full?

The second set of headlines 3 and 4, were both written on the same day reporting on a document published by the Department of Education.

The headlines can be interpreted by applying the adage “Is the cup half empty or is it half full?� Or does it depend on which side of the political divide that the writer belongs too?

Full or Empty Universities?

Headlines 5 and 6 also show further evidence of disparity within our system. We have to ask ourselves, if one side is speaking to the other.

How do we unravel the confusion?

The headlines above indicate how unstable the educational system is and how flawed it has become. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but education in this country is in dire need of stability. All parties should learn to work together. They need to be aware that each time they openly question the ability of youngsters that those children are also aware of what is being written and spoken.

John Harris

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Please complete all details in block capitals. Please write your message exactly as you would like it to appear in the book.

Name: .....................................................................................

In support of Cystic Fibrosis Trust We would like to invite you to make a donation to dedicate a bauble on our Christmas Tree Of Hope supporting

The Tree and Book of messages will be on display in the Hambleton Forum, Northallerton from 3rd December 2011.

If you wold like to help then please complete the form opposite. There is no minimum donation and we hope you will be as generous as you can.

Cystic Fibrosis affects the internal organs, especially the lungs and digestive system, by clogging them with thick, sticky mucus. This makes it hard to breathe and digest food.

Each week 5 babies are born with CF and sadly each week 3 young lives are lost. The average life expectancy is 1 and there is no cure, although improvements in treatments mean a baby born today could expect to live longer.

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Why not send a message to thank your friends, customers or supporters and wish them a Merry Christmas?

Address: .................................................................................. ..................................................Post Code: .............................

Message: .................................................................................. ................................................................................................. .................................................................................................

Donation: £..............................................................................

Please tick the box if you wish to have your name printed under your message Cheques: Please make payable to: Northallerton & District Lioness Club (CFT) and post to: 14 Richmond Rise, Northallerton, DL7 8JR I am a tax Payer and would like Northallerton & District Lioness Club to reclaim Tax on my Donation.

Please tick the box and sign below to increase the value of your donation with Gift Aid.

Signature: ......................................................... Date: .........................

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master Your lawn can get worn out, compacted and full of weeds during the summer months. Find out what to do to give it a seasonal boost.

It’s traditional to give lawns a pick-me-up in September, to revitalise them after dry summer weather and to ensure they are fit enough to get through winter. However, with longer summers and lack of water in areas hit by hosepipe bans, it’s best to hold on until after some decent rain and you can see the grass is growing again.

Tackle moss and thatch

Improve drainage

Start off by controlling moss, which is often found in patches under trees or hedges. Treat by spreading a mosskiller across the lawn and within two weeks the weed will have died and turned black. To prevent it from thriving in the future, it makes sense to tackle its cause. Either remove branches or lower hedges that cast shade or improve drainage.

Areas of the lawn that get heavy traffic, such as play areas often become very compacted which can cause problems with drainage, weeds and moss. Improve by pushing a garden fork into the ground as far as you can, then wiggle it backwards and forwards to make air channels. Repeat this every 10cm (4in) across the lawn.

Remove the dead moss by vigorously raking the surface with a spring-tined lawn rake. At the same time you’ll remove masses of old grass clippings and other debris that can build up on the surface of the lawn, forming a layer called thatch. This can hinder drainage and encourages weeds and turf diseases. Throw the material into a wheelbarrow and put on your compost heap when finished.

If you have a large garden, it’s possible to hire an electric raking machine.

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Brush a sandy top dressing across the surface of the lawn so that it fills the holes, allowing air and water into the lawn - ready mixed bags can be bought from garden centres.

On larger lawns you could hire a powered aerating machine or if your lawn is very heavy, use a hollow tining tool that removes plugs of grass, which can be filled with top dressing. Both hand held and powered versions are available to buy from garden centres or to hire.

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Autumn & Winter aftercare

To finish off, perk up tired lawns by giving them a feed. Use an autumn lawn fertiliser, which is high in phosphates and potash. This will help strong roots to develop, which will produce healthy leaves.

As autumn turns to winter, make the most of any dry days and rake the lawn to keep it free of leaves. A thick layer of leaves will smother a lawn and weaken the grass, and it also provides winter shelter for unwelcome garden pests.

Don’t be tempted to use a spring fertiliser. These contain high levels of nitrogen, which encourages soft, sappy leaf growth that’s vulnerable to disease and could be damaged by frost.

If your lawn is in a hosepipe ban area, wait until you’ve had some decent rain and the grass is actively growing before carrying out any work.

Avoid walking on your lawn if it’s frosted, as this can also damage the grass.

Lawn Mower Care

• Idleness can sometimes cause more damage to an engine than constant use.

• Thoroughly clean your mower.

Even though it is kept reasonably clean throughout the mowing season, all clippings, dirt and grime should be removed.

• Apply a generous coating of oil to all exposed metal. Aerosol oil does a good penetrating job; wiping with an oily cloth will also suffice.

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Happy Birthday to The Flat Roof Company One of Yorkshire’s leading flat roof companies celebrates its 25th birthday this year – and is looking forward to the next quarter century.

And that is one of the secrets of the success of Tadcaster-based The Flat Roof Company. “In 25 years we have built up expertise and a reputation for quality work and materials,” said director Kevin Moody.

“We are here to stay and that gives our customers continuity and total peace of mind. They know we will be here to answer any queries and deal with any problems in the future. Some companies in this business do a job, offer a 25-year guarantee and then go bust the following year, leaving a worthless warranty. Our 25-year warranty is insurance-backed so will be honoured no matter what.”

The Flat Roof Company has just reached another major – having fitted more than 30,000 roofs, whether on homes schools or commercial premises around most of Yorkshire.

This company has succeeded, where others have failed, by using top quality materials. Traditional flat roof materials, many laid in narrow strips, have consistently failed to provide the longevity and performance sought by home and property owners.

Customers now seek low maintenance ‘fit and forget’ solutions to traditional home maintenance issues

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and The Flat Roof Company’s solutions are Tuffdek and it its new complimentary system Tufflex.

Tufflex is a tough, reinforced polyester laminate laid in situ onto your flat or gently sloping roof, forming a tough single and totally jointless laminated membrane. It is fully bonded to a quality plywood decking and is available in a range of colours and finishes. Tufflex is an overlay system where the supporting decking is in good condition and there fore minimises disruption the premises below.

The effect is that your roof is now effectively totally encapsulated. As there are no joints whatsoever in the laminate, the chances of future leaks are obviously considerably minimized, so much so, the company gives a comprehensive 25-year Watertight Guarantee which is now further enhanced by an insurance-backed warranty. And The Flat Roof Company has taken the industry’s technology even further by introducing a super-efficient insulating material into its new or repaired flat roofs since the government introduced minimum insulation levels into building regulations.

The appropriately named ‘warm roof’ is a foil-backed insulating board upto ten times more efficient than fibre-glass quilting normally stuffed between joists.

Up to 30 per cent of heat can be lost through a flat roof, but the ‘warm roof’ reduces that loss to under five per cent, an obvious saving on heating bills.

“Our materials are not the cheapest but we think they give the best value for money and peace of mind in the long term,” said Kevin Moody. “We like to sit down with our customers and explain the benefits of each stage of the process so they know just what they are getting and paying for.”

The Flat Roof Company has built up such a good reputation in the industry that it has regularly been approached by others wanting to set up. So the company began operating carefully-trained and regulated franchises and now has a network of 20 around the country.

“We are full licensed by the British Board of Agréments, a watchdog in our and similar industries.

We are subject to regular quality checks before relicensing, so we know we are doing things right,” said Kevin. “That again adds to the total peace of mind for our customers.”

Kevin Moody-Director The Flat Roof Company Limited Tel: 01937 530788 www.flatroof.co.uk

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