HANDPICKED Wetherby
Wetherby Farmers Market held the 2nd Sunday of every month
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Issue 4 | May 2016
CONTENTS
HANDPICKED WETHERBY
3 Wetherby What's On Guide
11 Wetherbys Farmers' Market
6 Wetherby Carpets & Upholstery Cleaning Ltd 7 Principal Fitness 10 Collingham Real Ale Festival 12 Renton & Parr 16 Verat UK 17 Wetherby Sports Association Quiz Night 20 Nicola Shires | Travel PA 24 Summer Shred Bootcamp with Lee Murphy 25 Xi Comms / Fresh 26 Yorkshire Business Festival - Free Networking 27 Circle & Square Gardening Design
14 Wetherby Lions Beer Festival
4 Easy Recipe 'Stroganoff Steaks' | Yorkshire Meat Co 5 Meet your Local Children's Clothing Retailer | Doodlebug 8 TV Presenter Max McMurdo helps Decoporium celebrate first birthday 9 Celebrating achievement in Yorkshire | Yorkshire Choice Awards Photos 13 Your local carpet & flooring supplier | Thorner Flooring 15 Electrical Contractors & Electricians in Wetherby | Utley Electrical 18 Your are in Smooth Hands | Rich the Plasterer 19 Mad about Macarons with York Cookery School 21 Financial Planning with Stuart Parker Wealth Management 22 Solicitors & Notaries in Wetherby | Hartlaw LLP 23 A Monumental Moment for Wetherby | Tour De Yorkshire Photos 28 Handpicked Local | Our Services WWW.HANDPICKEDLOCAL.CO.UK
WHAT'S ON GUIDE From charity coffee mornings, fun with the family and free business networking, our area has a little something for everyone.
MAY 2016 WETHERBY WEEKLY MARKET 5th | 12th | 19th | 26th May HELD AROUND THE TOWN HALL 8am-2pm
ART EXHIBITION/COFFEE & CAKES 14th May WETHERBY TOWN HALL 9am-4pm
WETHERBY BANDSTAND 1st | 8th | 15th | 22nd | 29th May OFF WILDERNESS CAR PARK 2:30pm-4:30pm
CHARITY COFFEE MORNING 21st May WETHERBY TOWN HALL 8:30am-1pm
ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR 7th | 14th | 21st | 28th WETHERBY TOWN HALL 9am-5pm
#WETHERBYHOUR 24th May GRANGE PARK SPORTS CLUB 7pm-9pm FREE NETWORKING
JUMP SEASON FINALE 4th May WETHERBY RACECOURSE Gates open 3pm | First Race 5:30pm
CHARITY COFFEE MORNING 26th May WETHERBY TOWN HALL 10am-2:30pm
WETHERBY FARMERS MARKET 8th May AROUND WETHERBY TOWN HALL 8:30am-1pm
WETHERBY BEER FESTIVAL 28th May ST JAMES' CHURCH ROOMS Doors open at 12pm
Times and dates correct as at time of publication
RECIPE
STROGANOFF STEAKS
COOK: Easy READY IN: 25 mins SERVES: 2
www.bbcgoodfood.com
Ingredients
Method
1 onion, sliced
Fry the onion in the butter in a large frying pan until soft. Stir in the garlic and mushrooms and fry over high heat until browned.
25g butter 1 garlic clove, chopped 200g chestnut mushroom, sliced ½ tsp paprika 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 x 175-200g/6-8oz sirloin steak 150ml beef stock 142ml carton soured cream
Add the paprika, fry for 30 seconds, then tip into a bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in the same pan, and cook the steaks for 2-3 minutes each side; keep warm. Return mushrooms to pan, pour in the beef stock and bubble fiercely to reduce by two-thirds.
a handful of chopped parsley tagliatelle, to serve
Take off the heat and stir in a the soured cream, parsley and salt and pepper. Serve with tagliatelle.
Buy from your local butcher
SIRLOIN £3.50 EACH THE YORKSHIRE MEAT COMPANY UNIT 423C Birch Park Street 7 Thorp Arch LS23 7FG
01937 843086
www.yorkshiremeat.com
MEET
YOUR
CHILDREN'S
LOCAL
CLOTHING
RETAILER
WWW.DOODLEBUGKIDS.CO.UK
What inspired you to work in this area? Ever since myself and my husband Tom moved here, I have loved the fact that Wetherby had such interesting independent shops and always thought it was such a lovely place to work. I have always tried to shop and support the local businesses in the area in most things but always struggled to find good quality, individual clothing locally for my son Henry. I had worked for my previous business for 19 years and was juggling my job as a Regional Operations Director and being a mummy to my now 5 year old. I was travelling all over the country, often staying away and working ridiculous hours. I was offered the opportunity to take Voluntary Redundancy last March and after a big soul search decided to leave. I took the summer off and began to structure my plan to bring quality, affordable clothing for children to the area in an environment that works for modern families. We found the unit, met the suppliers and got the ball rolling back in September and haven't looked back since.
'The first time I saw a little girl in the street wearing a dress from doodlebug was a real poignant moment for me.' What sort of challenges do you face? As any new retailer, I need to get the message out about our lovely shop. Customer feedback has been fantastic so far however we need to increase our footfall dramatically! I also need to encourage people to shop locally for children clothes and not just reach to order online. The brands I stock are priced well, are fantastic quality and we have designed the shop with a breastfeeding area, small play area and a little changing room to be able to try on clothing and help select what they like/don' like! DOODLEBUG KIDS CLOTHES 1b Church Street Wetherby LS22 7LP 01937 918188
Not just at home... Commercial offices
0800 4370525
Decoporium welcomed TV presenter, designer and entrepreneur Max McMurdo as they marked their first year of trading. Designed to suit all styles and budgets, Decoporium provides a vast range of interior design ideas sold by individual traders and craftspeople. Honouring their first full year in business, the Thorp Arch-based emporium welcomed families for a day of entertainment and shopping, and an opportunity to meet upcycler Max McMurdo. Armed with a mug of Yorkshire tea, Max spent the afternoon chatting with a variety of traders and exploring their individual work. Speaking to the audience of traders and shoppers, Max was full of praise for Decoporium’s concept.
HANDPICKED WETHERBY
‘An opportunity to sell your work through a facility like Decoporium allows you to focus on the emotion invested in the piece you’ve created, rather than the need to sell it,’ said Max. ‘Trading at Decoporium prevents profit margins being the focus of your sale, and allows you to enjoy the reward of creating, and selling, a piece of your work.’
TV Presenter and Renowned Designer Helps Thorp Arch Emporium Celebrate First Birthday
Based on Thorp Arch trading estate near Wetherby, Decoporium is home to over 77 traders. Owned and managed by Billie Ager-Mills, who also designs and sells her own work – Sillie Bille – from Decoporium, a remarkable first year’s growth attracts an increasing number of diverse traders and visitors every week.
Copy by Verat UK www.decoporium.com
www.handpickedlocal.co.uk
Celebrating achievement in Yorkshire
Highlights from the recent Yorkshire Choice Awards which saw 527 of the most inspirational Yorkshire movers and shakers attend this inaugural Gala Dinner at The Centenary Pavilions, Leeds Utd.
Pictures by: Robling Photography, Flapjack Films & Bespoke Home Cinemas
WETHERBY FARMERS' MARKET Held the second Sunday of every month .
W
etherby Farmers’ Market is part of the Yorkshire Farmers’ Market Group which also includes the very popular markets at Otley and Harrogate. All these markets are widely recognised by stallholders and visitors for the variety and quality of their produce. Stalls at Wetherby include jams, honey and preserves, cakes, cheeses, plants, home-made pies, fresh beef, pork & bacon products, chocolates, fruit and vegetables, fish, and an award-winning Indian sauce producer.
For customers who prefer their food to be Gluten free we have a stallholder selling a range of sweet and savoury produce.
Wetherby Farmers’ Market is held on Wetherby Market Place on the second Sunday of every month from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm.
The stallholders are always happy to discuss their products and to help visitors with their choice of purchases. There are lots of opportunities to sample the delicious food on offer.
The next market will be held on Sunday 8 May.
If all that mention of wonderful food leaves you feeling hungry there is a stallholder selling hot hog roast sandwiches or, if you prefer a good old fashioned sausage or bacon butty.
www.yorkshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
For full details and information, please visit the Yorkshire Farmers’ Markets website:
Support your local Farmers, support your local market
Your local carpet & flooring supplier With over 35 years’ experience in supplying and fitting flooring throughout West and North Yorkshire you can really rely on our expert advice and quality service. When fitting your flooring we never rush the job, nothing is too much trouble for our skilled team of fitters. We even plane the doors where necessary after fitting!! We stock all major brands You can contact us for a FREE estimate Huge range of styles, patterns and colours are available to suit all tastes and budgets Our professional, friendly fitters take great pride in offering a high quality, first class service We are endoresed by Which? trusted traders We are members of the Fair Trades & Trust Mark Register of approved companies Over 80% off our work comes from customer recommendations www.handpickedlocal.co.uk
Quality domestic & commercial flooring
As well as domestic flooring, we also stock all types of flooring suitable for commercial properties including offices, shops, schools, restaurants and public houses. We work together with interior designers, house builders and developers to help create the perfect flooring solution for every project. The best proof of the quality of our service is that over 80% of our work comes from recommendations, make sure you take a look at our customer testimonials.
Proud Members of Which? Trusted Trader
Not only does this mean you can rely on us to deliver a fantastic service but this is backed up by a leading organisation. www.thornerflooring.co.uk
Electrical contractors & Electricians throughout Wetherby currently working on projects throughout Yorkshire We are a family run electrical contractors based near Wetherby and serving Tadcaster, Boston Spa, Harrogate and the surrounding areas. Since establishing in 2008, we have developed a reputation for our reliability and exquisite customer service. Our fully qualified and experienced electricians can provide a wide range of services whether you are a domestic, commercial or industrial client. We ensure that we maintain extremely high standards which are shown by all of our employees being trained to BS7671 17th Edition electrical wiring regulations. We understand that as electrical contractors providing reliable installations and maintenance isn't enough to satisfy customers, which is why we ensure that we build relationships with each customer to ensure that we provide a tailored service which surpasses all of your initial expectations.
Utley Electrical 01937 541444
www.utley-electrical.com
Unit 152, Avenue B Thorp Arch Wetherby, LS23 7BJ
You are in smooth hands... We believe that what the customer wants most are two things - honesty and good workmanship. Our aim is to provide both on every single job undertaken, week in week out. As a team we are very proud of the excellent client feedback that we receive, and the reputation that we have built up. We don't make promises that we can't keep. We don't offer endless services that we are not skilled in. We don't book in work and not turn up. We do what we know and we stick to this. We are passionate about our work, and in making sure that the expectations of every single client are exceeded, leaving them happy to recommend us. The number of outstanding reviews from customers speaks volumes. Peace of Mind We appreciate that employing a tradesman can be daunting. Our team will create minimum disturbance to you and your home
We offer a range of services, catering for all of your plastering requirements. We do our best to create minimum disturbance to you and your home with any work carried out. or work place with any work carried out. You can expect our plasterers to always be polite and do their utmost not to disturb your usual routine. We make minimum mess, provide extensive plastic sheeting and will always clear up at the end of a job. Rich the plasterer holds Public Liability Insurance up to ÂŁ1,000,000 to cover for any accidental damage done to you or your property whilst we are on site. Time Served After 5 years of experience gained I felt I wanted to actually be able to put my name to my work for myself. Since then I have not looked back. Over the years I have worked on all manor of projects and for private and commercial clients.
Plastering Rendering Plasterboarding Insurance Work Renovation Restoration New Builds
MADÂ ABOUT MACARONS With York Cookery School Challenge was the order of the weekend and there is no greater challenge for me than cooking! Don't get me wrong, whipping up a main course seems to be more in style with my capabilities but throw anything sweet or savory in the oven and well, knocking nails in is the only use for the end result,,,, until now! Invited by York Cookery School to attend their French Macaron class, my first thought was to have York Fire Brigade on standby and B&Q ready to stock my creations. At York Cookery School however, you can indulge in your love of cooking, pick up new recipes and techniques or in my case simply learn how to do it. From stepping in the doors at 9:40am the atmosphere was fun and relaxed. Over a coffee, I was introduced to my 9 fellow student chefs. There was a wide age range and skill set around the table but quickly we all got to know each other before our session started. Our instructor for the day was the lovely Kate Clarkson, who is right at home creating all things sweet, being York Cookery Schools resident cake designer. After a method demonstration by Kate to the class, we were put into pairs. Armed with an apron and instructions it was our turn to cook and we headed to our areas. The process was brilliant with Kate popping round everyone to lend assistance, where necessary, and answer questions.
As the day continued and our French Macarons started to take shape, and after a few 'Bake Off' glances around the room at what everyone else was doing, I can't describe the feeling of self achievement as our shells and ganache actually looked like that of our professional instructor. It was a real moment for me and I didn't hesitate telling my fellow students! Our delicate (yes I made delicate) light, airy, meringue based confectioneries looked outstanding, with an array of rainbow colours fit for any sky. Of course, the proof they say is in the pudding. Rubbish, the proof is in the tasting and 'my oh my' I was in Macaron Heaven. Well done to everyone who attended on the day. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that every flavour was my favourite flavour! Thank you to York Cookery School and especially Kate for turning a 'Can't Cook' into a 'Can Cook'. In fact I had so much fun I will be back to another master class soon. Whether it's tasty treats or delicious dishes, York Cookery School provides a range of mouthwatering cookery classes, from cupcakes and macarons to cuisine from far-flung places. www.yorkcookeryschool.com
FINANCIAL
PLANNING
WWW.SJPP.CO.UK
Based on core values of excellence of service and aboveall, integrity, we will provide you with the wealth management solutions that you need to satisfy your needs both now and in the future. We recognise that each of our clients is unique and as such deserves a bespoke service, tailored to their own financial needs and future aspirations. Our clients are as varied as you can imagine because we find it more interesting that way. We look for clients who want to actively manage their finances to enable them to get the most out of life. A fundamental belief of our practice is that people work hard for their money and deserve advice to ensure that all their effort is not wasted.
Our Services We specialise in providing high quality personal advice on many aspects of wealth management, advising clients of widely differing financial resources and of all ages. Additionally, we assist businesses in the increasingly complex area of corporate financial planning, providing guidance on pensions, protection for directors, key employees or shareholders, tax reliefs and aspects of exit strategy planning. 01937
918050
Cliffe Terrace Cottage Cliffe Terrace Wetherby, LS22 6LB
SOLICITORS
&
NOTARIES
IN
WETHERBY
Hartlaw LLP Solicitors & Notaries are based in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, and conveniently close to Harrogate, Leeds and York. Our clients range from private individuals to businesses of all sizes. Our legal services include wills, probate and tax; moving house; business law; commercial property; agricultural law; dispute resolution; debt recovery; insolvency; employment law; and family law (including mediation and collaborative law). Hartlaw LLP has been in Wetherby in one form or another since 1932 and we are very proud of our heritage. Run by a young partnership keen to embrace new ideas and services. INDIVIDUALS We offer a wide range of services for individuals & families, including divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, resolving financial disputes & disputes surrounding children. BUSINESSES We provide a comprehensive range of legal services for businesses, including questions surrounding employment law, debt recovery, insolvency and commercial property. PROPERTY Our team handles a whole range of commercial property issues, including issues and laws surrounding the buying and selling of commercial and residential property.
01937 547000
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