Barnsley Life - Free Newspaper - Oct/Nov 2020 - Issue 1

BARNSLEY Life FREE PAPER / October November 2020 / Issue 1

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Going Greek

Reds In The Community

See our recipe page for details of an authentic Greek meal P10

Get into shape for Christmas as we look at different keep fit options P16 & 17

Restaurant Review

Polperro in Cornwall

Pan fried scallops and slow cooked pork belly at the Strafford Arms P13

With foreign travel looking more problematic, we look closer to home P22 & 23

Friends pull together and raise over £3000 When Phil Shore’s friends found out that he was suffering from cancer, there was only one thought in their minds, helping him in any way they possibly could.

Phil is a founder and extremely popular member of the men's health group known locally as BFC Fit Reds. They are a group of men aged 35 and above who have completed a 9-week course of health and well-being and have since continued as a group to meet up and play football every Thursday evening.

The group also hold events throughout the year. One such event is a yearly cycle ride from Barnsley FC’s home ground of Oakwell to York racecourse, a journey of nearly 70 miles!

When another founder member of the Fit Reds, Paul Tomlinson, heard about Phil’s illness, he didn’t hesitate in suggesting that this year the bike ride should be done to help raise

funds for Phil.

“Phil is one of the friendliest men I have ever come across.

He’s always got a story or a joke to tell, he welcomes new members to the group like he’s known them all his life and makes everyone feel welcome,” said Paul.

“We were all devastated to hear about his illness, but as a group we knew he would face it head on and with a smile on his face. He is an inspiration to us all. And so, we decided that this year’s ride to York should be done with a view to raising funds to help him in any way we could.

We all welcome the challenge of the ride, but this year it had extra meaning, we were doing it for a true friend.”

And so it was that around 20 men, of various cycling abilities, from the Barnsley Fit Reds set off from Oakwell at 9am on Saturday 19th September, all with one thing in mind, doing it

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The grueling trip started on the Trans-Pennine trail near Oakwell, swiftly (in some cases) taking in nearby Wombwell before turning

up towards Doncaster via Conisborough. The route took in some wonderful scenery,

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Welcome to the very first issue of Barnsley Life The initial idea for Barnsley Life was conceived many months ago and then the pandemic hit, and everything became a little hazy. However, we’re now back with renewed vigour and raring to go to bring you a community newspaper for residents in the Barnsley area. Our commitment is to create a useful community newspaper delivered out to residents in selected areas every two months. We hope you enjoy this first issue and will look forward to receiving issue #2. We would love to hear your feedback, so please do drop us a line, email us or message us on our social media pages. If there is anything you would love to see in future issues, let us know, if you enjoyed our recipes, remember to take a photograph and send it in to us, or if there are any local issues you would like to highlight, make a point of telling us.

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2. Dracula The strong Gothic architecture of the Abbey standing solitary against the tormented sea was the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’. Today the town revels in its Gothic heritage!

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Surely you’ve counted every single one! The steps were built as a test to Christians – only the most faithful would be willing to make the climb to worship at St. Mary’s Church next to the Abbey.

4. The Kipper House Fortune’s Smokehouse have been smoking kippers for over 139 years – six generations to date using original methods. If you don’t know where to find the shop, just follow the waft of oaky, smoky deliciousness beyond the bottom of the 199 steps.

5. Fish n’ Chips It has to be Trenchers. I know there are some more famous establishments but the golden, crispy batter encrusted around pearl white fish is the best I’ve ever eaten (and I’ve had quite a lot…)

Just watch out for the seagulls!!

6. Crabbing My son has a passion for crabbing, which to be honest delights me – anything to drag him away from his Xbox. He’ll jump at the chance to go

crabbing and his favourite place is just inland from the harbour, not far from the bridge. Here, he has seen his biggest successes but as night creeps in, so do the crabs back to the ocean floor.

7. Bothams Their handsome Skinner St. bakery on the West Cliff side of the town fills me with happiness before I even enter the wooden façade of the shop. Inside, beneath glass cabinets lays rows of beautiful pastries and pies and cakes and treats. Thank goodness they do hampers for folk like us who live more than a morning stroll away.

8. Sandsend Travel a couple of minutes north from Whitby and you’ll find this beach beautiful jewel. If you prefer more quiet to Whitby then Sandsend is a perfect spot for paddling or sitting with an icecream where the two pretty becks run into the sea. If you prefer your tea out of a pot or even a glass of fizz then there are a couple of hotels where you can enjoy some coastal comfort.

9. Cobbles Galleries, cafes, boutiques, antiques, home interiors, toys and Whitby Jet all flank the sloping cobbled streets of West and East Cliff and offer a couple of hours shopping retreat.

10. The Journey The A169 takes you over The North York Moors from Pickering – one of the most stunning roads you’ll travel on.

The magical heather moorland is vast and is only interrupted by meandering roads, cattle grids and sweeping hills.

Whoever spots the Whitby first has to buy the fish n chips!!

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Five Top Tips For Making A Will When you make a Will it’s important to consider who you want your assets to go to when you die. Often this will be to just one single person, such as your spouse, however with ‘blended families’ being ever more common it’s wise to give it some serious thought so that you are clear on who you want to be a beneficiary so that you don’t accidentally miss someone important out.

extra consideration might be wise.

Perhaps you already given some money or other assets to your chosen beneficiaries and maybe this should that be brought into account? You might not think so but others may, so to avoid any conflict later down the line it’s important this is recorded. If it’s fairness you are looking for in the end then this all needs a little more thought.

Top Tip #1 – Think beyond the obvious.

Top Tip #3 – Name your beneficiaries, don’t label them.

When thinking about your assets, think beyond the obvious. Property, savings and investments are the likely assets that immediately spring to mind but don’t forget about the smaller items too. Who do you wish to receive the vintage watch that has been passed down through the family? And what about the cat? Although it may seem ridiculous now, when emotions are running high and family disputes are raging because people can’t decide who gets your fishing tackle they’ll wish that it’d all been made clear in your Will.

If you state in your Will to “leave it all in equal parts to my children” do you mean your children or do you mean your stepchildren too? Using the statement “my children” means only your biological children and omits any step-children. Be clear on what you want and to avoid any issues it’s wise to name your chosen beneficiaries.

Top Tip #2 – Maybe don’t split equally.

When it comes to allocating your investments it’s easy to say “split it equally between x, y and z” but a bit of

Top Tip #5 – Make your wishes known.

There is an increase in challenges to Wills because the outcome isn’t always as expected and some family members might disagree with the contents of the Will. At that point it’s too late for you to explain your reasons so, when making a Will, make your wishes known to your family so that they can understand your rationale for your decisions. It will make

for a much easier and peaceful time in the future.

Of course there are many more important things to consider when making a Will which is why using a solicitor is the best way to ensure that it's done right.

Information and article courtesy of Jessica Orme at Thornton Jones Solicitors, www.thorntonjones.co.uk

Top Tip #4 – Consider nonfamily beneficiaries.

You may immediately think that the beneficiaries need to be the people closest to you but this isn’t the case.

You have the right to choose who receives part or all of your estate.

Perhaps you wish to leave something to a charity, or to a friend who has been a pivotal part of your life.

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Bereavement support extended across Barnsley Barnsley Hospice has been caring for people in the borough for over 25 years, providing vital support for those affected by progressive, life-limiting illnesses.

Here, the charity tells Barnsley Life how it is expanding its bereavement support services so that even more people can access counselling when they need it.

We have extended our bereavement counselling and support services to help those in the community who may never have had previous contact with the hospice.

We provide bereavement counselling and support to families; carers and friends of patients who had been cared for by Barnsley Specialist Palliative Care services - both here at the hospice or in the community.

The patient did not need to have been in the hospice or have received any support from any of the hospice services for you to access this support.

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available, and face to face appointments and our bereavement groups will recommence at the hospice when it is safe to do so.

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THIS ISSUE WE ARE GOING GREEK! Meet our beautiful Greek friend, Sofia. Sofia was born in Athens and lived an idyllic life in the ancient capital until she met an Englishman! She now lives with her family in Barnsley but loves and reveres her Greek heritage. She enjoys spoiling her family and friends with her traditional Greek recipes and we are delighted she has been so kind to share a couple – with her mum’s and sister’s approval of course, who still live in Athens!

My mum’s Greek Moussaka Prepare the aubergines

Assemble the dish

Wash and slice the aubergines. Heat a frying pan over a high heat.

Drizzle 4 tbsp of the sunflower oil over the slices of aubergine and fry them in several batches for 5-7 mins or until golden brown and beginning to soften. If they look a little dry during cooking, add a dash more oil. Set aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper.

Prepare the potatoes Peel and slice the potatoes. You can deep fry them, shallow fry them or simply bake them in the oven. However you decide to cook them, make sure you place them on a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb any excess oil.

Prepare the mince meat Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large flameproof casserole dish or saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the mince and fry until a deep golden brown, regularly stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon. Add the chopped garlic and the sliced onion. After about 5-7 mins, the onion will be all translucent. Add the tomato puree and let it coat the mince for a minute.

Optional here is to add half a glass of cognac and leave it for another minute for the alcohol to evaporate. Tip in the

Ingredients for the mince

chopped tomatoes, the sugar, the bay leaves, the cinnamon stick and season with salt and pepper. Lower the heat, cover the saucepan and let it gently simmer for 25-30 mins, until all the juices have turned into a nice thick mince sauce.

Prepare my mum’s super easy béchamel: Add the milk and the flour in a blender and mix until they both come together.

Add the mixture in a saucepan and turn the heat to low. It is important that you keep stirring the béchamel, as it catches at the bottom really easily. It will start thicken quite quickly. When it gets to a thick consistency, take it off the heat, season it with salt and pepper, add the nutmeg, the butter, the egg yolk and the parmesan.

Lazy Bougatsa Method Turn the oven on 180’C Fan. Lightly butter a large rectangular ovenproof dish. Take every fylo pastry sheet, scrunch it up like a newspaper and place it in the dish. Brush the fylo sheets over with the melted butter and bake it in the oven for 10 mins.

While this is cooking, in a large bowl, mix the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla and zest. After the 10 mins in the oven, take the dish out and poor over the mixture.

Bake it for further 40 mins until beautifully golden.

Serve with icing sugar and ground cinnamon on top.

Lightly butter a large, deep rectangular ovenproof dish.

Add a layer of potatoes, a layer of aubergines, spoon the mince meat into the dish and spread out evenly.

Add the rest of the potatoes followed by the rest of the aubergines.

Finish with the béchamel, smoothing the top over with a palette knife. Add breadcrumbs on the top and more parmesan if you like. Put the dish in the centre of the oven and cook on 180C for 50 mins or until deep golden brown.

If it browns too much during cooking, cover the dish with some foil. Set aside for 10 mins to cool before serving.

Enjoy!

EDITOR’S NOTE: When Sofia gave me the recipe I had to double check one of the ingredients - beef mince. I had always eaten, and associated moussaka with lamb mince. Sofia was surpised at this and even held a zoom meeting with her mum in Athens and Auntie in Samos to discuss this key issue! They reassured me that the authentic recipe is definitely beef, as lamb mince would be too oily alongside the other fried elements. Even Vefa Alexiadou says beef and she knows! Perhaps lamb is often used because that’s what we tend to associate with Greek cuisine. Why not try both and you decide...

Ingredients 2 packets of fylo pastry 250gr of butter , melted 750 ml of full fat milk 250gr of caster sugar 4 medium sized eggs 1tbsp Vanilla extract Optional: zest of one orange Icing sugar Ground cinnamon

Olive oil 1 big red onion 2 garlic cloves 800gr of beef mince meat 2 tbsp of tomato puree 800gr of chopped tin tomatoes 2 bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick Optional: 50ml of cognac

Ingredients for the béchamel 1lt semi skimmed milk at room temperature 1tsp of grated nutmeg 130gr of plain flour 1 egg yolk 40gr of parmesan 40gr of unsalted butter

Other Ingredients Sunflower oil 4 big Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and sliced 3 good sized aubergines, sliced Unsalted butter to coat the dish Salt and pepper Optional: 50 gr of breadcrumbs

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Everyday uses for olive oil that may surprise you The versatility and health benefits of cooking with olive oil is pretty well known, but it has other uses around the home that you may find surprising.

For household use, there’s no need to seek out premium extra virgin olive oil, as cheaper, standard olive oil will be just as effective. Here are our top tips.

Protecting wooden chopping boards and utensils Wooden boards and utensils are generally unsuitable for dishwashers and need to be hand washed. After handwashing your wooden chopping boards, bowls and utensils, the wood can be nourished by giving them a light coating of olive oil. Let the oil sit on the wood for about five minutes and then buff with a soft cloth.

This will help to prevent cracking and discolouration and keep the wood in tip top condition. Cast iron and steel cooking pots and pans can also be protected against rust in the same way.

Measuring out sticky foods Do you hate having to measure out sticky foods like honey, golden syrup and peanut butter? Coating measuring cups and spoons with a little bit of olive oil will help to release these sticky foods easily without affecting flavour.

Keeping water spots at bay and adding shine to stainless steel Rubbing stainless steel appliances and

pots with a soft cloth dabbed olive oil will help to prevent streaks, water spots, tarnish, and corrosion. Buff with a soft cloth to finish. This also helps to keep silverware shiny for longer.

Removing sticky adhesive labels Removing sticky adhesive labels from new glass, ceramic or plastic kitchenware is irritating and frustrating but applying olive oil can make the task so much easier. Simply saturate paper labels with a drop of olive oil and let it soak in for 15 minutes. The label should peel off easily and any remaining adhesive residue can be removed by hand washing the item with your usual washing up liquid.

Unsticking a zip Zips can occasionally get stuck. Dipping a cotton bud in some olive oil and rubbing over the teeth of the zip can help to lubricate it enough to gently ease the fastener up or down.

Freeing a difficult lock Have you noticed your keys are not turning easily in your door

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lock? Try dipping your key in a glass of olive oil before inserting it in the lock and turning several times. This should lubricate the lock mechanism and make locking and unlocking the door much easier.

Softening cuticles and moisturising dry skin Olive oil is a natural lubricant for rough cuticles and dry skin.

Apply to the cuticles or patch of dry skin and massage in. You can even add a bit of olive oil to your warm bath to soften your skin while you bathe.

Controlling frizzy, flyaway and static hair Frizzy, flyaway and static hair can be tamed by rubbing a little bit of olive oil on your hands and then running your hands through your hair or smoothing down the top of your hair. Less is more with this hair remedy, you want the barest coating on your hands to avoid looking like an oil slick!

Removing make up Olive oil is a natural way to remove heavy make up without the harsh chemicals found in many branded make up remover.

Adding a dab of olive oil to a cotton pad will not only remove make up, it will also leave your skin feeling soft and nourished.

It’s especially good for removing waterproof mascara.

Removing chewing gum from hair and stains from skin Paint or chewing gum stuck in hair can be coated with olive oil and slowly worked out with a tissue. Hair dye, tar and permanent marker ink can often be removed from skin by using a few drops of olive oil with a teaspoon of sugar to make a gentle scrub.

Silencing squeaky hinges A few drops of olive oil will silence squeaky hinges on doors, cabinets, appliances, or car doors. Apply with a cloth or spray bottle and work into the hinge.

Removing water rings and scratches from wood Water rings and small scratches on wood can be minimised by applying warm olive oil with a soft cloth. Buff with a dry cloth to finish and bring out the natural beauty of the wood.

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The Strafford Arms There’s nothing that feels more of a ‘treat’ to me than eating out mid-week. The occasion? None. To be honest I think I’m still in the ‘eat out to help out’ mind set and as pubs and restaurants have worked hard to be COVID safe, why not! The Strafford Arms at Stainborough have continued to offer good value during September so that was the prompt for my Tuesday evening dinner.

The Strafford Arms is immediately likeable, it’s a very handsome pub of warm stone with elegant sash windows. Inside is equally attractive – a charming traditional mix of check, tapestry, open brick and wood interior with comfortable arm chairs and benches.

Altogether, a relaxing cosy space to enjoy good company and food.

I sipped on a white wine spritzer as I pondered over the tempting menu. To start, my friend ordered the salt and Szechuan pepper squid with harissa

mayonnaise (£6.50) and I, the pan-fried scallops with diced black pudding and apple puree (£9.50).

Both were beautifully presented and my scallops, although small, were perfectly cooked – juicy and melted in my mouth. I tried a squid too and that was very tasty, not overly spicy and the mayonnaise complimented it well. There were a few main courses that drew my eye – slow cooked beef and ale stew (£13.00), chicken Milanese (£15.00) and even beer battered fish and chips (£13.00) but I simply cannot see slow cooked pork belly on a menu and deprive

myself of it! My friend neither actually. For £18.00 it came with fondant potato and baby vegetables in a red wine jus.

The pork was soft and succulent - it was yummy; the kind of food when every mouthful makes you sigh with happiness. Every bit worth the extra steps of exercise I’d need to do the next day. For pudding, the sticky toffee seemed to be calling my name but I did not have an inch of

room left. Shame.

So that was my Tuesday night treat. £23.00 for my dinner and wine – very good value with the £10 discount Monday to Wednesday. I didn’t even mind setting my alarm for the following morning – I was in a great mood, full to the brim with lovely food and chat.

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Continued from page 1 travelling as it does alongside the River Don, before moving through Bentley and towards Toll Bar. A couple of short breaks at local hostelry’s for refreshments followed before the route took them through on old military airfield to Selby and finally onto the last leg of the journey, the planetary way, also known as the York Solar System. An almost 7mile stretch that is punctuated on its route by

scale models of all the planets in our solar system.

And that was it, the lads had done it, 66 miles in under 6 hours and all with the added incentive of doing it for their mate Phil.

Phil’s wife Gill was understandably emotional when speaking about the help that she and her family have received during this most difficult of times.

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also just being there for me and my family. It is just so comforting and humbling,” she said.

“Phil is having a rough time, both physically and mentally, but the help he has received from all the lads at Fit Reds has given him such a boost.”

At the time of writing the total raised for Phil stood at over £3,000, a truly mammoth effort from everyone involved.

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We are really looking forward to welcoming you back to the Gallery.

Prior to your visit, we want to make you aware of a few changes that we have introduced, including the following: Please wear a face covering when inside the building unless you are medically exempt.

Please make use of the sanitiser points available, especially on entry and exit Please maintain a two-metre distance from others in the building that are not in your party We have also introduced advanced booking to our Gallery spaces to help manage visitor numbers and to maintain social distancing.

All visitors must book their tickets in advance either through our website or contacting our Box Office team.

There will be limited access for walk in customers if there is availability. Your booking enables you to visit both exhibitions in the main gallery and panorama spaces.

We hope you enjoy your visit

Friday 20 Nov 2020 19:30 Tickets £15 2020 marks 25 years of making music together for this popular wife and husband duo.

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have long established themselves as one of the UK Folk scene’s most rewardingly enduring partnerships.

To celebrate and acknowledge this milestone, the couple will revisit and reinterpret songs which span their career. From the early days of folk supergroup ‘ Equation ‘ through to the current release ‘Personae ‘ with a nod or two along the way to their extracurricular musical adventures, the evening promises a whistle-stop tour through their artistic journey to date.

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Saturday 19 Dec 2020 13:00 & 17:00 Sunday 20 Dec 2020 – Wednesday 23 Dec 2020 14:30 Thursday 24 Dec 2020 13:30 Tickets £13 / £9 child ‘All children, except one, grow up’, and Michael Darling, now 40, has grown up.

He’s always wondered about his early memories of flying through the night sky to a far-away island with pirates, a mischievous fairy and lost boys ...Was it all a dream? Could it really have happened?

Join the littlest of the Darling children as he tries to make sense of his magical childhood and the memory of the boy who never did grow up, Peter Pan. A whimsical and fun adventure story for small people with big imaginations.

Created by leading children’s theatre company Full House Theatre and featuring original music by BAFTA nominated composer Rebecca Applin.

“The show was superb, a real gem. Full House Theatre’s Little Darling is a delight from start to finish, this one man show fills the stage with all the wonders of Neverland and casts us off on an adventure we will never forget” - Ian Morley, Head of Programming and Artist Development, The Civic Barnsley

Friday 4 Dec 2020 20:00 Saturday 5 Dec 2020 20:00 Tickets £14 Recommended Age: 18+ The Civic supporter and Barnsley born Toby Foster (Phoenix Nights, BBC Radio Sheffield) presents a great night of laughter, hosting some of the best comedians from the UK and international circuit!

COVID-19 Please note that due to potential changes to government guidance regarding live performances, this event may be subject to change at short notice. In the event of a cancellation or postponement, all customers will be contacted & will be entitled to a refund of their tickets if the event is cancelled, or a new date is unsuitable

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Northern Town 9 Oct - 12 Dec (Thu-Sat only) A collaboration between artists Patrick Murphy and Anton Want, the Northern Town exhibition visually explores the realities and cultural mythologies of life in the hinterland of the North over the last 50 years, depicting how the region may have been represented and defined in writing, film and TV during the 20th century.

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Michael Steer: I AM HERE 9 Oct - 12 Dec (Thu-Sat only) Michael Steer is a local painter who was born and raised in Barnsley. He studied Interdisciplinary Art and Design at University Campus Barnsley and currently works out of his studio in Wombwell.

Michael’s work concerns the ambiguity and connotations of language, exploring how statements can have profoundly different interpretations depending on the person viewing them.

His paintings invite the audience to consider the hidden depths of simple statements and discover the inherent poetry of words.

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TEAM TALK Reds in the Community are pleased to announce the unveiling of the brand-new programme, Team Talk funded by Barnsley Council, designed to support the mental wellbeing of men in Barnsley and the surrounding areas by getting

them talking and socialising with others in a safe environment.

Team Talk is a low-level mental health initiative where men can meet, open-up, take some time out and talk about issues in a relaxed and supportive environment.

The weekly session offers a combined

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approach to emotional wellbeing, drawing together a mix of social activities and peer support in a football setting, enabling participants to build new friendships and share their experiences as one.

By staying connected within the local community, participants will have the opportunity to take part in a range of games and activities including football, pool, table tennis, darts and video games.

The sessions, which are free to attend, will support participants in improving their mental health and emotional wellbeing by providing information and talks about meeting life’s challenges.

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The sessions are structured and delivered by qualified instructors who are experienced in delivering activities for older adults. Walking Football is not uniquely for older men. Men and women of all abilities are welcome from the age of 35 upwards. There may be some players recovering from injuries or have a health condition who may find the sessions preferable to regular 5-a-side football.

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FIT REDS/ FIT RED LADIES Fit Reds is an ‘Award Winning’ eightweek healthy lifestyle programme delivered by Reds in the Community for inactive adults over the age of 30 years.

Through the influence of football and Barnsley Football Club, Fit Reds supports men to make positive lifestyle changes and become more physically

Follow us on Facebook active, as well as increasing their knowledge and skills in relation to leading healthy lifestyles.

In 2019, RitC introduced Fit Reds Ladies for the first time, enabling women, aged 16+, in the borough of Barnsley to improve their diet and general fitness too.

The programme consists of a series of two-hour workshops. In the first half of each workshop, RitC staff provide participants with information regarding diet, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.

They also provide participants with oneto-one support in relation to keeping food diaries to help them achieve individual goals and lifestyle changes.

Participants’ health measurements are taken at the beginning, middle and end of the programme to monitor individual progress throughout and to act as a motivator.

In the second half of each weekly workshop, qualified coaches deliver physical activity. The coaches deliver a progressively challenging activity programme consisting of warm-ups, circuit training, football fitness, team games, strength & conditioning work and a cool down.

Sessions can be personalised and alternative activities created where necessary to respond to individuals with diverse physical activity needs and abilities. The style of the programme encourages team spirit and past

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These programmes are currently free of charge thanks to funding from local area councils.

Other sessions and activities available for both men and women include;

STROLLING REDS A weekly walking group around various areas of Barnsley. The walks generally last 60-90 minutes with a stop for refreshments.

TURBO TYKES A weekly 1 hour indoor Spinning Class based at Honeywell Sports College.

BOX TO BOX Box to Box is a weekly boxing fitness class led by Reds in the Community staff at Carlton Park.

The 1 hour session aims to help improve health and general fitness whilst developing basic boxing techniques.

Box to Box incorporates key boxing skills such as footwork and punching techniques whilst helping participants lose weight and tone through exercises including sit-ups, press-ups and skipping.

SPORTING MEMORIES A session aimed at bringing together older adults to reminisce and chat about their sporting and life memories.

Through the power of sport we tackle social isolation, and help to increase the wellbeing of those living with low mood, dementia and other conditions.

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Due to the current Covid 19 situation please contact sean.margison@barnsleyfc.co.uk or call 01226 211333 for information regarding all these programmes.

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Local Charity celebrates 45 years of service to Barnsley’s older people

Follow us on Facebook Age UK Barnsley, Barnsley’s leading older people’s charity, celebrated its 45th birthday this September. Originally known as Age Concern, the charity provides services to older people from across the borough. These include Day Care, services to address loneliness, Men in Sheds Projects and a free Information & Advice service. It also operates three shops to help fund its work, the one stop shop at Eldon Street is also home to the ‘Access Barnsley’ service providing scooter and wheelchair hire Age UK Barnsley’s CEO Jane Holliday had this to say: ‘It is wonderful that we have reached this milestone. Like everyone else the events of this year have had a major impact on us. I am so pleased that we were able to respond so quickly and help so many of Barnsley’s older people. We now need to look forward to ensure that we can continue to serve Barnsley in the coming years.’

As well as providing services for older people, the charity also seeks to champion the views and needs of Barnsley’s over 50s. It takes a lead on Age Friendly Barnsley working alongside Barnsley Council and co-ordinates the ‘Love Later Life’ International Older People’s Day celebrations (1st October) – sadly postponed this year.

Alec Olsen, the charity’s Fundraising & Community Relations Co-ordinator, commented: ‘We had great plans for birthday events and a fundraising campaign to celebrate this big achievement and consolidate things for the future, sadly they’ve had to be put on hold.

Many charities face a challenging future, ourselves included, and we will be doing our utmost to meet the changing needs of Barnsley’s older people for years to come.

Let’s hope we can make a big splash for our 50th!’

More information about Age UK Barnsley can be found at www.ageukbarnsley.org.uk or ring 01226 776820

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As the dark nights set in we start to turn our attention to the lighting in our homes. It is a popular time of year for home owners to begin new home decorating projects.

This year has seen all us spending much more time in our homes and lighting plays an important part starting a decoration project. Light has a huge impact on all things in the home and garden and it is important to select the correct lighting to ensure your beautiful décor is shown off to its best and light is used to its full potential.

This season we continue to see a growth in simple glass pendant style lighting in various colours styles and sizes. The latest lighting collections include black and gold frames, smoked glass, fringed lampshades, crystal statement pieces in long style bars and cluster pendants. Quirky lightbulbs continue to be popular in glass pendants and table lamps.

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Beautiful spaces need beautiful lighting and The Lite Spot has the largest display of decorative lighting in the area.

Their showroom on Pontefract Road Barnsley is one of the leading decorative lighting showrooms in Yorkshire, Barnsley residents are lucky to have such unique store on their doorsteps! They are also suppliers to interior designers, show homes and home builders throughout the UK. The Lite Spot have access to all the latest designs in lighting our supplier’s work hard sourcing on trend decorative lighting. The Lite Spot’s dedicated experienced staff alongside the beautifully displayed showroom will ensure you find the right lighting for whatever home or garden project you are working on.

The Lite Spot display ceiling lights, table and floor lamps wall lights, downlights, fan lights and garden lighting.

All of which come in various styles, size and colour. The lite spot also work with UK manufactures who can create bespoke light fittings. The Lite Spot team look forward to seeing you in store soon.

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Remembering victims of road traffic incidents It is over 25 years ago since a day dedicated to remembering road traffic victims began to be observed internationally, initiated in 1993 by charity RoadPeace and then adopted as an annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims by the UN in 2005 as an “appropriate acknowledgement for victims of road traffic crashes and their families”.

The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) is commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year, remembering the many millions who have been killed and

seriously injured on the world’s roads and to acknowledge the suffering of all affected victims, families and communities. It is also an opportunity to pay tribute to the dedicated emergency crews, police and medical professionals, who deal daily with the traumatic aftermath of road crashes.

There would usually be memorial events taking place globally, but Covid restrictions have resulted in many being cancelled.

Personal and private remembrance will be the priority in 2020.

The road casualty statistics for Great Britain are sobering,

with 25,945 serious injuries reported to the police in 2019 due to road traffic incidents and 153,158 casualties of all severities. Last year almost 5 people a day lost their lives on the roads, with 1752 fatalities associated with road traffic incidents.

The impact of losing a loved one or being involved in road traffic incidents can be substantial, but the ripples travel far and wide, the trauma affecting not only those close to the victims, but also, the emergency services, witnesses and members of the public who are often first on the scene

before emergency services. Fatal and serious road traffic incidents can affect a whole community.

A Yorkshire based charity, SCARD, provides support and assistance to those who have been impacted by road incidents, and they’ve talked with Barnsley Life about how they have been helping thousands of victims of road incidents from all over the UK, for over 25 years.

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SCARD are looking for Helpline Volunteers to join their team Our aim is to help relieve distress among people who have been bereaved, injured or affected by road death or injury. To provide emotional support through a telephone helpline, support groups and personal support system.

YOU CAN VOLUNTEER FROM YOUR OWN HOME. We would love to hear from you. We offer training and support to everyone selected.

For an informal chat about volunteering on our Helpline or for more information and an application form please contact us by calling SCARD on 01924 562252 or emailing info@scard.org.uk

The idea for SCARD was formed 1993, For more information about initially with just a SCARD or the services they Helpline, when Carole offer, tel: 01924 562252 or and Frank Whittingham found there was little email: info@scard.org.uk help for them when SCARD is a registered charity, their son was killed by Charity No. 1081572 a motorist driving under the influence of drink/drugs. SCARD, Telephone Helpline Support and Care After Road Death and Injury, is now based For those who need support but in Ossett, near Wakefield and are unable to attend counselling offers assistance to those sessions at SCARDs premises, bereaved or injured as a result or who do not want counselling, of a road incident. The support a telephone Helpline is open provided by the charity includes from 9am to 9pm everyday of a 365 day a year Telephone the year. The Helpline is Helpline, free or low cost manned by trained and counselling and memorial days. experienced volunteers, many of Victims and bereaved families whom have been impacted by can also be put in touch with road incidents themselves, so experienced lawyers who are may have a personal experts in this area of law. This understanding of what callers support extends beyond those are going through. This vital directly impacted by the service has been operating incident, to also provide help for since 1993 and has helped those who witnessed or thousands of families and attended at the scene of a road individuals across the UK. traffic incident.

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Counselling at SCARD SCARD offers free counselling at their Ossett offices, near Wakefield to bereaved families and others who have been involved or affected by road traffic incidents. The counsellors are experienced and volunteer their time and expertise with SCARD to help those suffering bereavement or emotional trauma associated with a road incident. The counselling sessions are conducted in private and in comfortable counselling rooms.

Legal Assistance Following a road traffic collision in which somebody has been killed or seriously injured, there can be all manner of practical and legal implications, which can be bewildering and confusing. SCARD can support and help those who have been affected in this way by providing independent and unbiased help on inquests, criminal proceedings which may follow road traffic collisions, and claims for compensation.

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MOTORING NEWS Increased risk on the roads from delayed MOTs The pandemic may have unforeseen effects on the roads, with more vehicles at risk of being unroadworthy or dangerous due to lack of vehicle maintenance and the MOT exemption delaying MOT tests.

An estimated 37 million licensed cars and vans are on British roads, with nearly a third of them failing the initial MOT, more than a fifth having major defects when they are tested and one in ten having a dangerous defect putting the driver, passengers and other road users at unnecessary risk. A £2500 fine and 3 penalty points can be levied on drivers driving cars with dangerous defects.

Basic vehicle maintenance checks to keep your vehicle roadworthy and safe Delayed MOTs, lengthy periods of cars being parked up and a general lack of vehicle maintenance is putting drivers, passengers and other road users at risk.

Many drivers are unaware that they need to make basic vehicle checks regularly to keep their vehicle road worthy and themselves and other road users safe on the roads. So what are the basic checks that everyone should be doing regularly?

Tyre Tread Wear The legal limit for tyre tread in the UK is 1.6mm. Many motoring organisations advise motorists to replace the tyres when the tread gets below 3mm. A £2500 fine and 3 penalty points are levied if you are caught with tyre tread below the legal limit

Tyre Pressure The correct tyre pressure for your vehicle should be noted in your manufacturers handbook. Tyre pressure can be checked and corrected at garages and petrol stations, or at home with a pressure gauge.

Tyre Condition Motorists should walk around their vehicle at least once a week, noting the condition of the tyres and looking out for cracks, bulges and areas of wear. If there is any doubt about the condition of the tyres, get them checked at a garage.

Lights, Fluids and Wiper Blades Check that all the lights are working correctly, that the oil and water are topped up and that wiper blades are not worn and ineffective. General advice is to use a specialist screen wash rather than tap water to keep the windscreen clear.

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Follow us on Facebook 2020 – A cancelled holiday to our favoured and familiar Greece, this was to be the summer for us to realise my dream of visiting Cornwall!

I had always wanted to holiday in the south western county, keen to experience the secret bays, turquoise waters, white-washed villages and cream teas (the list could go on) for myself and my family.

I did quite a lot of research before booking as I wanted to be close to beaches whilst also staying within walking distance of a pretty village or town where we could drink and eat. Polperro, it was to be. A quintessential Cornish fishing harbour on the south coast.

We stayed in a smart caravan at Killigarth Manor – very clean and modern with a great valley view but more importantly it was a few minutes walk to the South West coastal path. The first time we set out on the steep, narrow path down to Polperro I was blown away by the beauty of the vast, calm stretch of sea in front of me – nothing but sea. The path down is not for push chairs or heels but sensible shoes and worth every bit the climb back up! A steady fifteen minute walk and then you see it – Polperro! yachts bobbing in the bay, small sandy beach, emerald water, small white

Barnsley Life - October/November 2020 P23 cottages, fishing boats marooned within the harbour walls – a coastal jumble of Cornish perfection. Polperro has plenty of lovely restaurants specialising in seafood as well as many places to grab a sandwich, pasty, scone and ice-cream. One evening we perched on one of the benches outside the Blue Peter Inn and I could’ve happily stayed there all evening because although we were in the midst of a very busy summer there was a tranquillity to this village that resonated with me.

Another day we took the coastal path east to Talland Bay – not quite so steep as the westerly one but the views as magnificent.

Talland Bay is, as the name suggests, a small bay nestled between rocky cliffs and is great for snorkelling, stand-up paddle boarding, dinghy bobbing or, as I did myself, sitting and watching all this go by! What I especially loved about Talland was the lovely café selling delicious treats and snacks, as well as any seaside essentials. There is a car park next to the café but you need to get there early for a space and I was told it’s a steep, narrow road

down to the bay so good reversing skills are crucial if you’re unfortunate enough to meet another car! There is the Talland Bay Hotel too – although we didn’t get chance to visit its beautiful terrace for afternoon tea, it is definitely on my bucket list now, and if I’m feeling flush, a weekend stay would be exquisite.

Lastly, I must mention Fowey – a charming harbour town that we reached by driving west to Polruan

then jumped on a foot passenger ferry across the estuary. Only a forty minute journey in total.

Fowey has a reputation as being quite salubrious and I can see why. The town is scattered with beautiful gift shops, bakeries and restaurants.

The sea on the south coast is very calm and still so if waves and surf are more your thing then it’s only a fifty five drive to the north coast and areas such as Newquay

and Padstow.

So what about next year?? Well, I hope as life gradually returns to normal that holidaying in England will remain popular and not be viewed as second best. A five and a half hour drive takes you to a different world – a world where my years of Cornish dreams became a reality and undoubtedly I will return… I will simply have to because I never got chance to sample their famous pasties!

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How to keep your brain sharp by challenging your mind and body

Or you can simply take part in any new activity that you find interesting, such Researchers have also found that a combination of a healthy lifestyle, getting as: • volunteering at a local charity enough sleep, challenging the brain and body, and staying socially connected in a • exploring somewhere new – locally or further afield meaningful way may actually help protect • joining a local walking group or the brain or keep it more resilient against ramblers changes that cause dementia and • joining a book club memory loss.

• helping out at a local school or day So, what should we be doing? • care joining a collector’s club (dolls, There are simple ways to help improve stamps, memorabilia). your thinking skills and create new connections in your brain to prevent the typical signs of aging: • Brush your teeth with the hand you don’t usually use.

• Take a different route to work.

• Eat a bite or two of dinner with your eyes closed.

• Listen to a different kind of music to what you would usually listen to.

• Do 60 seconds of physical activity every day.

Challenging our brains • Sit in a different spot in your house or The exact reasons why mental and social somewhere you go often. engagement protect our thinking skills isn’t known, but there are some clues.

These simple changes to your everyday “Until the mid-1990s, we thought that activities challenge the brain to do people were born with however many extra work, because it’s a new brain cells they would die with. We now experience. know that the growth of new cells — a You can also look for activities that process called neurogenesis — occurs incorporate brain stimulation, physical throughout life, even in older age,” Dr activity, and social engagement, such Papp explains. as: It turns out that the human brain has a • learning to play a sport you haven’t great potential for something called previously played neuronal plasticity and it appears that • learning to dance challenging our brains — for example, by • learning tai chi (which has been shown learning a new skill or doing a familiar to boost thinking skills and isn’t too activity differently — leads to actual physically demanding.) changes in the adult brain. “It may create new connections between brain If physical activity isn’t possible or you cells by changing the balance of have mobility problems, consider available neurotransmitters and changing learning a new skill by taking a class or how connections are made,” says Dr. tuition in: Papp.

• painting Being socially engaged may help fend off • a new musical instrument social isolation and depression, both of • creative writing which have been linked with a decline in • computers and technology cognitive functioning later in life. Having • flower arranging good social support also reduces stress, • knitting, crocheting, crafting another thing that we know has a • a new language negative impact on thinking skills.

Everyone knows a senior citizen who seems to defy signs of aging – they appear to have as much energy as they did when they were 30 years younger and they still have an incredible joy for life.

These ‘young oldies’ tend to exercise more, socialise more, follow current events and are constantly physically active, reading and questioning things.

So what specifically helps to defy aging?

Well, experts believe that always learning new things and staying busy, active and socialising are exactly the things that can help keep mental skills sharp and the mind healthy.

“Cognitive and social engagement have been shown to be protective against cognitive decline, whereas hearing loss, depression, and social isolation are associated with cognitive decline,” says Dr. Kathryn Papp, a neuropsychologist and instructor in neurology at Harvard Medical School.

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So, to remain young in mind and body, keep challenging yourself - don’t fall into the habit of always doing things the same way, going to the same places and getting stuck in the same routine. Look for new adventures and never stop asking questions.

This article shouldn’t be considered medical advice and should ever be used as a substitute for consulting your doctor or other qualified clinician if you notice a significant decline in mental skills.

Always check with your doctor before undertaking a new exercise regime.

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How to avoid being scammed over the phone We’ve all had phone calls that we have felt uneasy about. Some of us have managed to avoid the scam, but others have unfortunately fallen prey to the scam. Criminals are getting ever more devious and the scams increasingly sophisticated in the attempt to con people out of money.

Here are some of the scams that everyone should be aware of with advice about how to stay as safe as possible

Cold calling Cold calls are unsolicited phone calls from companies trying to sell you something, even though you haven’t bought anything from them before. Cold calls aren’t as such illegal or scams, but if you haven’t given permission for the business to contact you, they can be annoying and frustrating, and you may get repeated calls from the same business.

One way to reduce the number of cold calls you get is to register with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) which is easy to do and free.

It won’t necessarily stop scammers, but it should reduce cold callers as they can receive hefty fines if they continue to call you after being reported. It’s a legal requirement for businesses not to call a TPS registered number after 28 days after.

You can register with the TPS by ringing them on 0345 070 0707 or online on their website: www.tpsonline.org.uk

Common types of phone scams It can be hard to tell the difference between a scam and cold calling.

However, it's good to know some of the typical tricks that scammers use so you can be prepared.

Bank scams Someone may call claiming to be from your bank telling you there’s a problem with your card or account.

The caller will often sound professional and try to convince you that your card has been cloned or that your money is at risk.

They may ask for your account and card details, including your PIN number, and even offer to send a courier to collect your card. They may also advise transferring your money to a ‘safe account’ to protect it.

This is a common scam. Your bank would never ask you to do this, to give personal information over the telephone or to move money. If you are in any doubt, go into a local branch of your bank and ask them.

Alternatively, use a different phone to ring your bank and ask them if they have called you.

Computer repair scams A scammer may call you claiming to be from the helpdesk of a wellknown IT firm, such as Microsoft.

They’ll tell you that your computer

has a virus and will ask you to download ‘anti-virus software’, possibly at a cost.

This turns out to be spyware, used to get your personal details.

Legitimate IT companies never contact customers this way.

Compensation calls This is a call from a company asking about a car accident you’ve supposedly had claiming you may be entitled to compensation. Some of these could be genuine companies looking for business but others are scammers. Don’t engage in these calls. If you’ve had an accident, call your own insurance company on the phone number provided on your policy.

HMRC & council tax scams These calls can be frightening. You may get a call from someone claiming to be from HMRC (taxman/Revenue and Customs) or your local council, saying there is an issue with your tax refund or an unpaid tax or council tax bill. They may leave a message and ask you to call back. Again, don’t be fooled by this and DON’T call them back or press a number on your phone to go through to a specific department.

HMRC or your local authority would never contact you this way and would never ask you to reveal personal financial information such as your bank account details. If in

over the phone, even if the caller claims to be from your bank.

• Hang up. If you feel harassed or intimidated, or if the caller talks Pensions and over you without giving you a investment scams chance to speak, end the call. It This is usually a call about an may feel rude to hang up on 'unmissable' investment someone, but you have the right opportunity, or offering you the not to be pressurised into opportunity to access your pension anything. cash earlier.

• Ring the organisation. If you're Nuisance calls about pensions are unsure whether the caller is now illegal. If you receive a cold call genuine, you can always ring the about your pension, report it to the company or bank they claim to be Information Commissioner's Office from. Make sure you find the on 0303 123 1113 or go online at number yourself and don’t use the www.ico.org.uk one provided by the caller.

• Don't be rushed. Scammers will try to rush you into providing your ‘Anti-scam’ scams personal details. They may say This is a call from someone claiming they have time-limited offer or to be from a charity supporting scam claim your bank account is at risk victims, a company selling anti-scam if you don't give them the technology, or from someone information they need right away. demanding money to renew your Telephone Preference Service What should I do if I’ve registration, which is actually free and you only need to register once. been a victim of a phone Be alert to all of these. doubt, get the number for HMRC or your local authority and ring them yourselves.

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What should I do if I get a scam call?

Older people are often a target for scammers, so it's important to be aware of phone scams and how to handle them. Fortunately, there are things you can do to protect yourself: • Don't reveal personal details.

Never give out personal or financial information (such as your bank account details or your PIN)

Scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick people and phone scams are changing all the time. If you’ve been the victim of a scam don’t be embarrassed to report it. It can happen to anyone.

Report the scam to the police and also Action Fraud by telephone on: 0300 123 2040 or online at: www.actionfraud.police.uk The information you give to Action Fraud can help track down the scammer.

What can I do to help protect myself?

Register your landline and your mobile phone with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). To register your mobile phone, text 'TPS' and your email address to 85095.

Talk to your phone provider to see what privacy services and callblocking services are available, although you may need to pay for some of these services.

If you’re concerned about whether a scheme or offer is legal or legitimate, contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133 or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 for advice.

Number spoofing - be aware Scammers now have the technology to mimic an official telephone number so it comes up on your caller ID display (if you have one on your phone). This can trick you into thinking the caller is really from a legitimate organisation, such as a bank or utility company. If you’re in any doubt, hang up and call the organisation directly. If possible, call them from different phone as scammers can keep the phone line open, so that even if you hang up and call the organisation directly, the line may still be connected to the scammer. If it’s not possible to use another phone then wait for at least 10 minutes before you call.

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Friends pull together and raise over £3000 When Phil Shore’s friends found out that he was suffering from cancer, there was only one thought in their minds, helping him in any way they possibly could.

Phil is a founder and extremely popular member of the men's health group known locally as BFC Fit Reds. They are a group of men aged 35 and above who have completed a 9-week course of health and well-being and have since continued as a group to meet up and play football every Thursday evening.

The group also hold events throughout the year. One such event is a yearly cycle ride from Barnsley FC’s home ground of Oakwell to York racecourse, a journey of nearly 70 miles!

When another founder member of the Fit Reds, Paul Tomlinson, heard about Phil’s illness, he didn’t hesitate in suggesting that this year the bike ride should be done to help raise

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“Phil is one of the friendliest men I have ever come across.

He’s always got a story or a joke to tell, he welcomes new members to the group like he’s known them all his life and makes everyone feel welcome,” said Paul.

“We were all devastated to hear about his illness, but as a group we knew he would face it head on and with a smile on his face. He is an inspiration to us all. And so, we decided that this year’s ride to York should be done with a view to raising funds to help him in any way we could.

We all welcome the challenge of the ride, but this year it had extra meaning, we were doing it for a true friend.”

And so it was that around 20 men, of various cycling abilities, for their mate Phil.

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Disgust at the amou nt of litter they found along the rubbish along the canal way. Armed with a and river Calder in long Ossett reach grabbe r, or litter prompted a local couple picker, and a good to clean up the area. supply of bags, they made it Many people have their missio n to clean up found the recent their local walking lockdown period difficu route. lt, Just about every day but for an Ossett couple , since the count lockdown was the catalyst down, Malco ry locked lm and for an activity that has got Yvonne took it upon them noticed. Having themselves to pick enjoyed long distan up ce other people’s discar walking since their ded litter and rubbish along retirement, Malcolm and the canal whilst they Yvonne Hall found enjoyed their permi themselves confin tted ed to daily exercise, and the local area for their they have carried on after daily walks. Used to restrictions were lifted. trekking such walks as Malcolm said. “It’s the Pennine Way and disgusting the amou Coast to Coast Walk, nt of their rubbish we sometimes regular route now took pick up along our walk. them down Healy Road in Some people thrown down, spoilin g seem to Ossett and along the walks and the localit have no regard for y for canal towards Thornh the ill, other people”. The environment or their items and they were left local they’v e found cast away area. I can’t believ shocked by the amou e how nt of much rubbis on the sides of the h is just river Calder and the canal

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