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CONTENTSBody & SoulTitanic Spa - The Perfect Retreat for Couples

Have you been meaning to make a Will?

Yorkshire Clinic Opens Premium Suite

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Life & LeisureWant to make your Wall Funky?

Zaara’s Restaurant in the Michelin Guide 2010

GRID - Working together for Business Success

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Homes & GardensGrout Wizard for Bathroom, Showers and Kitchens

Transform your Lawn this year

See your Home in its True Colours

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Wedding Feature 44-48

Sport & MotorsSupercar Club Events Calendar

Leeds are United in Remembrance

Smithy is Back

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Editor’s Message

Hurrah...it’s officially spring and the sun is shining as I write this message! It’s amazing how much better a bit of sun and lighter mornings and evenings can

make you feel, and we at Here & Now Magazine are feeling much more positive about the rest of this year. We have lots of feedback from our advertisers and they would like me to pass on their thanks for the support you, our readers, are showing to them. Thank you for keeping it local and ensuring the survival of these hard working, local businesses. To other local businesses who need a boost – remember, NOT advertising is like winking in the dark – you know what you are doing but no one else does! Here & Now Magazine offers a brilliant, cost effective way to let local residents know what you do and how well you do it. It is effective because we keep the magazine local in its distribution, its content and of course we are locally based ourselves, working from Albion Mills in Greengates. This edition has some fabulous reading, plus hints, tips and advice on everything from your garden, your home, your health, to your wedding! There is also some great reading for all

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So we hope you enjoy this edition, as always, your feedback is most welcome.

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The last time I reviewed Titanic Spa in Huddersfield, my experience was one of a visit on my own for some very much needed ‘me time’, and if you remember I enjoyed it so much that I took my Mum with me a few weeks later on the Mother and Daughter package. My Mum absolutely loved it and can’t wait for us to go again.

However, during both visits I noticed how many couples there were at the spa, all seeming to benefit from a very close, intimate experience where they were really enjoying each other’s company, each in their own world of calm and relaxation, just taking pleasure in spending some stress free time together. This got me thinking about the fact that although my husband Dave and I work and live together, our business is all consuming and we don’t actually see that much of each other - as I am usually out visiting customers while Dave runs the business from the office. Once home, work continues to be the topic of conversation as we catch up on the events of the day. It is very hard to escape to an environment of total relaxation for us. An overnight stay at Titanic Spa with two days of enjoying the facilities and some treatments might be just what we both needed to recharge our batteries and have some fun together. So I booked the couples overnight package and we couldn’t get there fast enough! We were really surprised at the luxury of the apartments; ours was a duplex with a large open plan lounge and kitchen, plus bathroom downstairs, and a fabulous loft style bedroom on the upper floor. We had a private balcony where we could sit with a glass or two of wine in the evening and enjoy our continental breakfast the next morning. But of course we were there to enjoy the facilities and treatments and quickly changed into the luxury robes and slippers we were provided with and headed down to the pool area before enjoying the Heat Experience. This is a series of rooms filled with either dry heat or hot steam or a freezing ice room where you rub crushed ice on your body. Outside these rooms there’s an ice plunge pool and an ice shower bucket, the idea

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being that you experience extremes of hot and cold which cleanses the pores and also leaves you feeling exhilarated. I confess I wasn’t brave enough for the plunge pool or the ice bucket, but Dave and many others seemed to think it was amazing! You could tell when someone was experiencing either of these due to the short sharp screams they let out! Time for a bit of chill out time in the Quiet Zone before a scrumptious buffet lunch...mmmm, bliss! We both then made our way to the treatment rooms for a deep muscle body massage, after which we completely zonked out on the reclining chairs back in the Quiet Zone. This was absolute heaven.

The amazing thing was that we just enjoyed each other’s company without the need to chat and work was never mentioned once, ok until we were in the car on the way home, but it was one of the most enjoyable things we have done as a couple, and one we will be repeating on a regular basis. Dinner was superb and the bed was so comfy that we didn’t want to get up the next morning. The great thing is that Titanic Spa has so much to offer that you need regular visits to do everything, and it’s right on the doorstep.

I feel another visit coming on soon...see you there!

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The Yorkshire Clinic opened their Premium Rooms on Tuesday 30th March 2010. The event was attended by members of the general public, insurance companies and a number of insurance brokers. Stefan Andrejczuk, Ramsay Healthcare Northern Regional Director was pleased to introduce Dr Ravi, Resident Medical Officer at The Yorkshire Clinic to perform the official opening.

The Yorkshire Clinic unveil their Premium Room Suite

Dr Ravi has worked at the hospital for over 20 years and is a very well respected member of the medical staff. He puts his long stay at the hospital down to the excellent equipment he has to work with, together with good staff and consultant relationships. The premium rooms form part of the £3.1 million improvements at the hospital and are designed to give a calm, comforting environment. Individual coloured lighting gives each room an attractive and soothing lifestyle balance. The rooms are predominantly for the use of privately insured and self paying patients, the clinic staff would be pleased to show prospective patients around the suite, just telephone 01274 550621.

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Poor health had become my normality. Constantly unwell with an endless stream of colds and flu, dental abscesses, diarrhoea, depression, debilitating fibromyalgia and painful joints, my immune system was fighting a battle which the hospital doctors were unable to locate. I felt worn out, run down.

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On Saturday 24th April, four friends from the Social Club at The George pub in Idle, will venture out on a sponsored walk from Bowness (Windemere) to Idle. Yes, I really did say Bowness to Idle and NO it’s not just a pub crawl! The Club hopes to support a different charity each year and will hold events to raise money and awareness of the chosen charities. This year we are supporting the National Association for Colitis and Crohns disease, brought to our attention by a young, unassuming man called Ben Smith. This is his story and hopefully will highlight the symptoms, the emotional and physical traumas of the condition, how the illness changed his life and why, four regulars of a local pub, are embarking on a 100 mile trek to raise money for this charity. Ben Smith was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in November 2007 at the age of 15. After the initial diagnosis he suffered drastic weight loss and was admitted to A&E where he was prescribed steroids and various other medications in an attempt to stabilize the condition and keep any additional problems at bay. He continued to suffer reoccurrences of symptoms common to his condition, which resulted in several other admissions to hospital. At this point, 15 year old Ben, a student at Immanuel College, was now taking 16 prescribed tablets a day and had to attend regular check-ups in addition to

enduring monthly blood tests. The ongoing medication helped Ben feel better but he knew that, ultimately, the tablets were damaging his health. Unfortunately, Ben was unable to cope physically without the steroids and other medications and had no other option than to consider surgery.

In June 2009, Ben had his first operation to remove his large bowel and create a pouch from his small bowel leaving him with a stoma. During the ‘recovery period’ (which was around six weeks), Ben was forced to go back into hospital three times due to reoccurring and painful problems with the stoma. This was an increasingly worrying and traumatic time for Ben and his family as the constant sickness and endurance of anxiety and pain seemed endless. In September 2009, Ben had the final part of his surgery to close the Illeostomy, and the stoma was removed. Thankfully, he no longer needs to take any medication and he has finally stopped planning his life around his illness. Needless to say, this has restored a great deal of normality back into his life. Ben is now 18 and, having experienced the worst Ulcerative Colitis, uncommon at such a young age, is trying to lead a full and active life, whilst endeavouring to raise awareness of this disabling disease.

Although Ben has received life changing support from the charity, he would like to ensure this continues for others who suffer with the same condition. It is because of this, we have chosen to support Ben in his quest to ‘give something back’ to the charity that worked tirelessly to ensure he received the best

possible medical care during his illness. The walk will take the four of us a week to complete. As a group of regular friends, with very little experience of walking, we aim to follow the Dalesway, stopping at Burneside, Sedburgh, Ribblehead, Cray, Appletreewick and Ilkley en route. The overwhelming support we have received in the form of sponsorships via the regulars in The George pub, the additional companies advertising on the page opposite and from a strong network of family and friends has been tremendous. All of this makes this walk possible.

We thank all for your support. Extended thanks go to Angela Riches, Here and Now editor, for donating this space and promoting our walk. We are hoping to raise a lot of cash for this worthy cause and would welcome any kind of sponsorship to make this ‘stroll’ worthwhile.

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Now the beginning of British Summertime is here, people are starting to think of their holiday plans. With so many places to choose from and different factors to consider, you will definitely need a break just from all the work that’s needed to get it right for that well earned holiday.

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the nippers entertained. Or travel further afield to Egypt, Mexico or the Caribbean where the options include luxury rooms with Jacuzzis, beach front locations, world class spa, and 24-hour all inclusive. Holiday in the UK. Last year was a boom time for the British Travel Industry with many holidaymakers forgoing their Mediterranean holidays due to claims that the UK was going to have one of the warmest summers in years but unfortunately the heat wave didn’t materialize. However, a new word was born calling these holidaymakers STAYCATIONERS. Once again the choice is endless from hotels to holiday parks, which over the years have spent millions upgrading their complexes with new swimming pools and slides and outdoor pursuits. There has been a large growth in the demand for luxury lodge accommodation that includes DVDs, LCD, TVs and outdoor hot tubs. Holiday companies that offer country cottages have also been extremely popular. That’s just a brief selection of what the world has to offer! I would you to spend more time researching the choice of holidays available to make sure yours fits your requirements and that the holiday company you book with is financially protected.

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Children learned about the art of making healthy packed lunches when a local supermarket’s team visited their school.

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Alcohol frequently features in these instances. The police will visit both off-licenses and pubs to ensure they are complying with the law and fully know their legal obligations. Where this does not work we will deal robustly with the premises. This was the case last year where, together with local residents and ward councillors, I presented evidence to Bradford Council which then closed an off-license in Idle which frequently sold alcohol to young people.

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Launched in 2009 Lets Go Professional Ltd goes from strength to strength in the professional letting market.

The range of services and personal approach provided by owner Jon Huby and his team has ensured that landlords have secured tenants quickly and efficiently for their properties throughout Leeds and Bradford.

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Bradford is well known for having lots of Indian restaurants and now it is famous for having the only Indian restaurant from the city to be listed in this years renowned Michelin Guide. However, Zaara’s on Bradford Road in Saltaire, who opened their doors in August 2007, has actually achieved much more than that as they are the only Indian restaurant from the whole of Yorkshire to be listed in the 2010 guide!

It takes just one visit to see how they achieved such an accolade. The contemporary décor, soft lighting and comfy brown leather chairs plus an extensive menu for meat eaters and vegetarians

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The Baildon in Bloom Committee had only just recovered from their very successful ‘Wacky Scarecrow Walk’ before they started with a new incentive, their ‘Golden Daffodils for Spring’ promotion. This idea caught the imagination of the Baildon public and it appeared to set the scene for the ‘Yorkshire in Bloom’ competition for 2010. Having won two Silver Gilt Awards, the committee are pulling out all the stops for a Gold Award this year, and Bradford Council have confi rmed that they will support as much as possible to help Baildon achieve this target.

The Yorkshire in Bloom judges will arrive in Baildon in early April for their spring judging and the Baildon in Bloom committee are confi dent that with the continued support and cooperation of the villagers, Baildon will again raise the bar with their beautiful display of blooms. Baildon has an enviable reputation for being a very clean and well cared for village and the committee would like to offer their personal thanks to Baildoners and visitors to this popular village for their efforts in keeping such high standards. There has been a generous reaction from members of the public, who have donated many bags of bulbs to boost the committee’s contribution. The number of bulbs planted for spring is almost three thousand, and as Wordsworth once said, Baildon will have a ‘host of daffodils’ around the village. This has all meant a lot of hard work for the committee and volunteer planters on

the working parties. There has been a great deal of help from The Probation Service and their Payback Team. The team consists of seven teenagers with a supervisor, who all brought their own tools and even their lunch with them! Committee member Ron Bairstow told us, “We were very impressed with the way the payback team tackled the job in hand, they worked very hard and it was obvious that they realised that they were ‘paying back’ to the community for their misdeeds. Their efforts were greatly appreciated by the committee and we would highly recommend this wonderful service provided by The Probation Service.” There were two areas planned, the area around The Cricketers Arms and Baildon

Green hamlet, and the second by the cattle grid, close to the tilted trolley. The team worked very hard and planted 700 bulbs in a few hours. Each school in Baildon also received a bag of daffodil bulbs, to be planted by the school garden clubs. This idea came after Sandal School won second prize at the recent Scarecrow Walk, with scarecrows from their own garden club. The Baildon in Bloom committee are hopeful that the Yorkshire in Bloom judges will be suitably impressed by their efforts to include all of the schools and general public in their target of a Gold Award in 2010.

Baildon in Bloom

Photos show members of the committee and the volunteer working party planting bulbs.

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A little about me

Before working as a freelance photographer I worked as a gym instructor for Leeds City Council for five years. I also worked with young people who had weight management problems to help get them involved in physical activity. I have always been interested in sports and spent 20 years of my life skateboarding, which finally led to sponsorship from Adidas, I also still have a huge passion for photographing skateboarding and action.

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Dirty worn out grouting and silicone seals between your shower, bathroom and kitchen tiles can make a whole room look tired and decrepit, you may even think you need to completely refurbish. Grout and silicone deterioration is like gum disease for your interior tiles, when your gums deteriorate your teeth break down, fall out and in some cases can cost a fortune to rectify.

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AFTER the long, cold winter is your lawn looking as green and healthy as it should with summer approaching?

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yourself at a DIY store. The Wharfedale branch of GreenThumb – part of the UK’s biggest lawn treatment service -- is based in Ilkley, and treats hundreds of lawns in an area stretching from Horsforth to Shipley, Guiseley, Skipton and beyond. Each lawn the company looks after receives four pre-scheduled treatments throughout the growing season – starting in March and ending in the early autumn – designed to make the grass look stunning. The experts

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With the warmer weather hopefully on its way, now is the ideal time to get outside in your garden and create a perfect habitat for the huge array of wildlife which live right outside your door step.

Children are fascinated by wildlife whether they are wriggly worms, creepy spiders, loveable ladybirds, buzzy bees, mice or frogs! And they will love helping mum and dad to build this amazing-looking wildlife stack, which provides much needed shelter and nesting places throughout the important months ahead. Carolyn Budding, director at Little Terra, the UK’s leading kids outdoor gear company, said: “A wildlife stack is like a block of flats for our garden friends – providing a range of different animals and bugs with essential shelter and nesting sites. By providing a number of habitats all in one structure your children will be helping lots of species survive and may even encourage new and unusual visitors to your garden!” Little Terra has teamed up with the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust to bring you your very own Guide to Building your Own Wildlife Stack:-

1. Take a walk around your garden to see where best to site your stack. Stay away from damp areas as well as parts of the garden that

may get too hot in summer. The site should be level and remember when it’s finished it may be several feet high so choose somewhere where it won’t get in the way.2. Firstly lay out a layer of bricks on the ground – broken ones are perfect for this job and provide little crevices for frogs and toads and other amphibians. Then place a wooden pallet on top.

3. Stuff the pallet with straw, wooden shavings or dry grass, which will make cosy nesting sites for many creatures and attract queen bumble bees.

4. Add some bricks around the edges – air bricks with holes in are best for this as they will ensure a good flow of air through the structure and the holes also look good stuffed with pine cones – the perfect habitat for spiders, small insects and other invertebrates as they hide in the gaps between the cone scales.

5. Make sure the structure is stable, then place another pallet on top and then create a different layer. A more open environment would be good here – try using clay plant pots around the outside and fill in the middle with old roof tiles or broken garden pots – a great little den for hibernating reptiles and lizards.

Look after your Garden Wildlife this SpringBuild a block of flats for your favourite garden creatures

6. Add a third pallet and create a contrast in material with some twigs and branches bunched together which will be perfect for larger insects, including every child’s favourite garden visitor – butterflies.

7. You could add a fourth pallet and make a different layer. Pebbles, rocks and stone will look great and will create a similar habitat to a drystone wall, providing a cool and shady spot for reptiles and nocturnal animals on hot days. Logs with holes drilled in to the end will provide nesting places for many insects including solitary bees. Bits of bamboo lengths will give ladybirds a home over winter and rolled up pieces of corrugated cardboard are ideal for attracting lacewings into your garden, as their larvae feed on aphids and other pests.

8. Once you have finished layering, make a roof to keep the stack dry with a piece of roof felt or heavy duty UV stabilised polythene tacked on.

9. Complete the look with attractive pieces on the top such as logs, cones, rocks or make it look like a proper little house with ornate chimney stacks and roof tiles – the children will be bound to come up with lots of ideas to help!

Your hard work will be rewarded with an attractive garden structure that will look good and which will keep the kids occupied for hours, checking out your latest garden guests.

For inspiration see the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife Stack at its Conservation Centre at The Avenue Washlands, Wingerworth, Chesterfield or visit www.littleterra.co.uk or www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk.

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VEGAS THEMEShow Girls • Fun Casino • Entertainment • Dancing • Raffle • Auction

CEDAR COURT HOTEL, MAYO AVENUE, BRADFORD SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2010 7.00PM – 1.00AM

Tickets £40.00 EachDress.Code.–.Evening.Wear

CASINO MEDLEYTrio.of.Seasonal.Melon.with.Exotic.

Fruit.Salsa.&.Tequila.SyrupBELLAGIO BROTH

.Fine.Italian.Style.Pasta.&.Vegetable.SoupCHICKEN ROULETTE

Chicken.Breast.rolled.with.Leek.&.Monterey.Jack.Cheese,.finished.with.a.Bourbon.Cream.Sauce,.served.with.seasonal.vegetables

VEGETARIAN OPTION (to.be.ordered.at.time.of.booking)Caramelised.Red.Onion.&.Goats.Cheese.Tart.(v)

Dressed.on.a.Wilted.Green.Salad..QUEEN OF TARTS

Strawberry.&.White.Chocolate.Tart.with.Chilled.Vanilla.Cream

FRESHLY GROUND COFFEE & MINTS

M E N Ui n c W i n e

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In.Aid.of.Bradford.Cancer.Support.Registered.Charity.No.519429

Bradford people making a difference for Bradford charities Lister Park, Bradford. Saturday 8th May 2010 all day from 10am

Organised by the Rotary Club of Bradford Bronte supporting Bradford Young Carers and Bradford Cancer Support

Come along to a fun-packed family day out – there’s something for everyone – live music, i-Spy walk, games, stalls, food and much more.

Family fun run – raise money for the charity of your choice.

Team knockout – enter a team from your company or organisation

MAKE A DAY OF IT. It will be a day to remember!Visit the event website to find out more and register for an event.

www.peopleinthepark.org

Come along to a fun-packed family day out – there’s something for everyone – live music, i-Spy walk, games, stalls, food and much more.

Family fun run – raise money for the charity of your choice.

Team knockout – enter a team from your company or organisation

MAKE A DAY OF IT. It will be a day to remember!Visit the event website to find out more and register for an event.

www.peopleinthepark.org

Lister Park, Bradford. Saturday 8th May 2010 all day from 10am

Come along, join in the fun and make a difference in Bradford.8th May in Bradford’s Lister Park will see the first ever People in the Park family fun event. People from all walks of Bradford life will gather together to take part in a fabulous day of fun activities designed to benefit charities in the Bradford area.

Something for everyoneThere’ll be a multitude of things to do all day long. You’ll be able to hear live music and see performances from all kinds of groups and even have a go yourself! Food stalls and fun games will be on-hand plus families can take part in a great I-spy walk around the park.

Help your favourite charityTwo family fun runs (either 3.8km or 5.7km) will be taking place around the perimeter of the park. You can enter on the day or in

advance by registering online at our website. If you like, you can raise money for the charity of your choice too. Just let us know how you get on and how much you raised – it all goes towards our goal to raise as much money as we can for charities than mean most to local people.

Get your business involvedWe’re inviting local businesses to send a team to compete against other businesses in an ‘It’s a knockout’ style event. Teams of six members will fight it out over 5 zones that challenge both mind and body. Teams can only enter in advance. See our website for more details or email Pauline Thorpe at challenge@peopleinthepark.org

Be sure to mark the date in your diary so you don’t miss what will be a brilliant day out in an award winning park. Tell all your friends and don’t forget to bring all the family along too.

Find out more and register at www.peopleinthepark.org

People in the Park branding by Threefold. www.threefold.co.uk

I/We wish to enter the 2 lap/3 lap run (please delete as appropriate)

Number of people running: Adults Children (under 16 years if age)

Details of lead person

(if you are a single runner please complete these details, if you are bringing a family or group please nominate someone to complete these details on behalf of the others.

Title First Name Surname Address Postcode Tel No Email

If you are raising money for your own charity which charity have you chosen?

Emergency Contact/Next of Kin

Emergency Tel No

Terms and ConditionsI confirm that I am physically fit enough to do the chosen event and that I will inform the organisers of any pre-existing relevant health conditions. I accept that I take part in the event at my own risk and that the organisers cannot be held responsible or liable for any personal accident or injury or loss or damage to personal effects that may arise as a result of my entering and participating in the People in the Park Fun Run.

Signed/Print

If participants(s) is aged under 18 year then parent/guardian signature is required

Amount paid

Please make cheques payable to People in the Park and send payment to: Rotary Club of Bradford Brontë, c/o The Midland Hotel, Forster Square, Bradford BD1 4HU.

Fun Run Entry Form

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Weddings

Claire Young, Director of Elegant Venues and a fi nalist from the BBC Apprentice series in 2008, asks if the perfect wedding venue exists and how to fi nd it.

Before I set up Elegant Venues in 2008 I was already interested in weddings – like most women out there I secretly dream of meeting Prince Charming, receiving the big diamond and planning my wonderful day. For many people it is the most momentous day of their lives and it is important that every little detail is right. One of the things at the top of the list will be to fi nd your perfect venue. Apart

from a car or mortgage, it is probably the largest amount of money you will spend on a single purchase so it’s important to think hard, do your research and ask lots of questions. I work in the wedding industry day in day out so feel I have plenty of experience to share. Trust me I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly! Everyone is individual; therefore, every couple’s idea of the perfect venue will be different. Nowadays there are so many venue options, with something to suit everyone. Literally any building can be a wedding venue and the range available is mind blowing, from traditional to the weird and wonderful. Whether it’s a beautiful castle, a marquee, or even something unusual like skydiving, the bride and groom will have an idea about what they are looking for. Weddings are no longer restricted to hotels where there are rules about what can /

can’t be done. The individuality and fl exibility of a private residence could be the solution – this is what we do at Elegant Venues. The properties are beautifully cared for; the venue is exclusive to the wedding party so it’s yours for the day. Despite the recession, the wedding industry is thriving and research has shown that the average cost of a UK wedding has actually increased over the last few years to over £22,000. Couples want this day to be spectacular and the venue is an integral part of this, as this research has shown, weddings are the bright spot in the doom and gloom of the economy. We’re heading into a relationship boom, romance is making people happy – love makes the world go round! You can fi nd out more about Claire and Elegant Venues at www.elegantvenues.co.uk

The Wedding Apprentice

Some basic questions need to be asked so you don’t waste your time trawling round venues which aren’t right for you, for example:

Can they accommodate the • number of guests you wish to have? You don’t want to be squashed in like sardines!

Does the venue allow children? •

Do you need access for elderly • guests?

Is there accommodation for • your guests? If not, where will they stay?

Are there any restrictions with • the venue? For example do they allow fi reworks? Do they allow confetti? Do they allow candles?

Ask the ‘deal breaker’ questions to the venue before you make an appointment, your time is precious and you don’t want to waste it looking at unsuitable venues.

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The wedding season is about to explode with Easter and the start of spring, and one of the most important components to creating the perfect wedding day is knowing that you will have your perfect cake.

Cakecraft, based at Unit 6, Enterprise 5 shopping complex in Idle, Bradford, has been run by Carole Rayner for 21 years and during this time Carole has seen many changes in cake styles and fashions - and it is being able to keep up with what is popular that ensures Cakecraft has loyal customers who come back time and time again for wedding and celebration cakes. Sponge cakes are currently at the height of their popularity, with many different flavours including tangy lemon sponge or strawberry and white chocolate to name just a couple, and you can be as adventurous as you like with a three tier cake made in three

different flavours! However, remember that even sponge cakes need to be booked several months in advance, to allow for decoration time - Carole is a perfectionist and wants to be sure that your cake creates the ‘wow factor’! To help create that fabulous first impression when your guests see your cake, Cakecraft provides free use of the correct style of cake stand to really enhance the presentation. Every detail has been thought out for you so that all you need to do is enjoy your day. Carole’s dependable, reliable and professional service is evident in the many thank you cards and testimonials displayed in her shop and the fact that you can see her hard at work creating each dream cake whenever you pay her a visit, shows just how popular her services are. Plus the smell of cakes baking just makes your mouth water!

To celebrate Cakecraft’s 21 years at Enterprise 5, Carole is giving something back to each customer who orders their wedding cake for 2010 with her by way of a £20 High Street Voucher. Make sure you pay Carole a visit soon to avoid disappointment.

Cakecraft - Tel: 01274 616191

Morrisons E5, Five Lane Ends, Idle, Bradford

The Icing on the Cake

Tel: 01274 620202 Unit 6 New Line, Greengates,

Bradford BD10 9AP

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Bespoke Wedding Flowers at

Emma’s Home and Garden

www.emmashomeandgarden.com

01274 5995001-3 Westgate, Baildon, BD17 5EH

Open: Tues-Fri 9am - 5.30pm . Sat 9.30am - 4pmemmashomeandgarden@googlemail.com

At Emma’s Home and Garden our aim is to inspire you and create unique wedding flowers tailored to suit your style and budget using only the best quality flowers.

Contact Emma and Rebecca at the shop on 01274 599500 to arrange a personal consultation in a relaxed informal environment.

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With over 18 years experience in beauty, holistic and alternative therapies, Hayley Scott is the perfect specialist to visit to make sure you look and feel a million dollars on your wedding day.

With her salon perfectly situated upstairs at La Cote Maison in Baildon, Hayley has created a peaceful, professional haven of tranquillity where she specialises in the total beauty preparation for brides and their bridal parties. This includes essential treatments to help you relax and de-stress before your big day. You can have a spray or cream tan for a lovely healthy glow, and remember to get your hands and nails into tip top condition for those all important close up photographs (and that includes the groom too!). Also, Hayley is an expert applying wedding makeup to complete your overall look for your special day, including a free trial before hand to make sure you are entirely satisfied. Hen and Pamper party groups are very popular, where you can have treatments while relaxing with family and friends with a glass of bubbly and prepare for the occasion with a bit of fun. You can have your hen/pamper party at Hayley’s salon, in the comfort of your own home or at a venue of your choice. Gentlemen, don’t forget that your hands will also be the focus of attention and Hayley provides a gentleman’s manicure to make sure your hands are groomed and that your wedding ring photographs look perfect.

For a full list of treatments available with Hayley, call her direct on Tel: 07990 983269, or email Hayley with any questions at: beautybyh@yahoo.co.uk.

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Yorkshire’s only supercar club, ècurie25 has widened the scope of its appeal by opening up its calendar of club events to non-members.

The club, which is aimed at those who want to experience the thrill and excitement of driving the ultimate supercars, but not have to worry about the high cost and hassle of ownership, boasts a packed events calendar of unforgettable driving experiences, which this year include VIP Grand Prix trips, road rallies in Europe and the UK and a series of track days. Club director, Paul Brown commented: “The events calendar has been a feature of ècurie25 since the club launched in London four years ago and every year it has got bigger and better. For 2010 we looked at the various events and thought that they provided ideal opportunities for non-members to get a taste for the club by getting behind the wheel of an array of our cars and mixing with some of our existing members” Amongst the highlights this year are two road rallies – the first, a two night couple’s outing in June that takes in the best roads in Yorkshire, the Lakes and Scotland, includes five star accommodation and Michelin star food, a whisky tasting tour and spa sessions. Meanwhile, in September the world famous Nurburgring in Germany is the focal point of a trip that will see attendees drive through

England, France, Belgium and Germany in a fleet of different supercars, before tackling the ring and returning home the way they came. In addition, there are VIP trips to the Monaco, British and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix, a driving trip from Barcelona to the Ascari race track in the south of Spain, a visit to the Paris Motorshow and a series of track days, where the usual driver to car ration is two to one. “For anyone who loves cars attending any one of these events would be an absolute thrill, so we feel that by extending the opportunity to attend beyond our membership we are giving more people the chance to fulfil their driving dreams in the company of a number of like-minded individuals,” added Paul. Prices range from £1,500 for track days to £8,500 for the Ascari trip in Spain. To find out more visit www.ecurie25.co.uk/events-e25.aspx

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Full membership of ècurie25, which operates out of Wakefield, starts at £11,000 per annum. In return members receive a number of credits, which can then be ‘spent’ on driving the cars. This typical standard membership equates to an average of 50 driving days every year, while the ultimate option (£16,000) allows for a maximum of 122 days. Amongst the vehicles currently available to members to book out of Yorkshire are an Aston Martin DBS, Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, Maserati Granturismo S, Bentley Continental GT, Jaguar XKR 5.0, Audi R8 and a Ferrari California – one of only a handful in the country. On top of that the club expects to add a Ferrari F458 Italia, McClaren MP4-12C and a Ferrari 599 to the fleet during the next 12months. Members can also book any car from the club’s London and Belfast branches – full details of these models can be found on the website.

IN FULL: ÈCURIE25 EVENTS CALENDAR 2010

Date Event LocationMarch 30th Track Day 1 Snetterton, East Anglia April 22nd È25 hypercar party È25 HQ, LondonMay 12th Track Day 2 Oulton Park, CheshireMay 14th – 16th Monaco Grand Prix MonacoMay 26th Track Day 3 Silverstone, NorthamptonshireJune 11th – 14th È25 Village @ Le Mans Le Mans, FranceJuly 8th Track Day 4 Brands Hatch, KentJuly 11th British Grand Prix Silverstone, NorthamptonshireJune 25th – 27th UK Road Rally (couples) Leeds-Lake District-ScotlandJuly 29th Ferrari 458 Italia Launch È25 HQ, LondonAugust 3rd Track Day 5 Silverstone, NorthamptonshireSeptember 18th – 20th Nurburgring Road Rally Leeds-London-NurburgOctober 2nd & 3rd Paris Motorshow and Champagne Tour Leeds-London-Riems-ParisOctober 22nd – 24th Ascari Road Rally Barcelona-Ascari, SpainNovember 12th – 14th Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Abu DhabiNovember 25th Charity Poker È25 HQ, LondonDecember 15th Christmas Party È25 HQ, London

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The months of March and April are the busiest time of year for the Leeds On The Road team.

Events have taken place in Ilkley, Southampton, Lincoln, Sacrborough, and Dublin in recent weeks and there is the promise of more to come. Chairman Ken Bates was among the guests for an informal night of Q&A in Ireland the club’s management and first team players are regular panellists for events held in the UK. There are further events scheduled for Coventry, Nottingham, Kent, and Crewe before a June trip to Malta to meet the Real Leeds Malta Members Club. The club has over 50 Regional Members Club branches, and visits are made to many during the course of year.

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Leeds are United in Remembrance Leeds United manager Simon Grayson, stars from the club’s past, cricketers, rockers, and fans, all donned their boots last month in support of Leeds Fans Remembrance.

A fantastic crowd in the region of 1500 turned out at Garforth Town for the charity match between a Simon Grayson XI and a Leeds Fans Remembrance XI, and an enjoyable day was had by all. Simon Grayson’s XI was managed by Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix, and the two Simons oversaw a 5-2 victory from what was a competitive game. Bobby Davison turned the clock back, scoring the opening goal, before the club’s Under-18 manager and veteran of over 1000 league appearances, Neil Redfearn scored twice. Yorkshire cricket star Anthony McGrath also scored twice in the second half and impressed with his touches. Grayson’s XI also included Glynn Snodin, Brendan Ormsby, Tommy Wright, Andy Ritchie, United physio Harvey Sharman, Kasier Chiefs Nick Hodgson and Whitey, Yorkshire CCC coach Martyn Moxon, Bryn Law from Sky Sports, and Terry Fisher, from the club’s principle shirt sponsor netflights.com. United manager Simon Grayson said: “It was a great day. The weather was superb

and to see so many people there was terrific. It was a good game, all the lads enjoyed themselves and it was good to get out and play. The main thing was that it raised money for a fantastic cause. “I’d like to say a big thanks to everyone who played in the game and organised the event, and also to everyone who came down on the day.” Simon Rix, in manager-mode, said: “We passed it around and tired them out. I was disappointed we didn’t keep a clean sheet, but a 100 per cent start to my managerial career looks good on my CV. I made an inspiration substitution at half-time with Neil Redfearn who I thought ran the second half.” Simon added in more-serious mode: “The sun helped, it was a really good day. Hopefully it made plenty of money for charity in memory of the two lads, and I hope we can do it again!” The club also marked the 10th anniversary of the murders of the two Leeds fans by holding a minute’s silence ahead of the game against Swindon Town on Easter Saturday. Captain Richard Naylor and midfielder Jonny Howson also laid wreaths as a mark of respect.Under-18s coach Neil Redfearn hailed the club’s trip to Dubai as an “outstanding experience.”

Hitting the Road

BY PAUL DEWS

Sport & Motoring54

In the last edition of Here and Now I spoke of the uncertainty surrounding the then manager Stuart McCall. Well as we now know, Stuart did the honourable thing and walked away. I do believe talks had taken place prior to his resignation but how refreshing in the modern day game when a manager doesn’t hold out for a big pay off.

It didn’t work out for Stuart and if any one person deserved success on the strength of being City through and through it was Stuart.I was actually quite relieved when his departure happened because it was difficult to criticise a man who would bleed Claret and Amber if he cut himself but I think we all knew it was the end for Stu and the dawn of a new era. The big names suggested as his successor were impressive but to actually discover the man to take over the reins was none other than Peter Taylor spoke volumes for the ambitions of our club. Already we have witnessed the release of many top wage earners and more new faces than a normal pre-season. The ex-caretaker manager of England seems to be going about his job in a very efficient way, his wage demands for next season don’t seem to be a stumbling block but he seems to want new training facilities and who can blame him.

The bog that is Rawdon Meadows is no different to the pitch at Valley Parade which as taking a real hammering this winter. The inadequate drainage at Valley Parade has seen most games throughout the winter played on a surface little better than a paddy field. Hopefully this will be rectified during the summer. Talking of the Valley Parade ground, it must be soul destroying for the groundsman when a game is called off with hours to go to the kick off like the Notts County game which was scheduled for the 16th January. Melting snow mixed with heavy rain saw gallons of water turn the pitch into a lake as the drains were unable to cope with the water. Mick Doyle, the head grounds man, had worked around the clock all that week trying to get the game on, his and the efforts of his workforce were commendable but sadly in vain. Away from footballing matters at VP we are rapidly approaching the 25th anniversary of the Bradford City fire, a 25 year fund raising committee is trying to raise £100,000 on behalf of the world renowned Bradford Burns Unit which carries out research into the treatment of burns and other forms of reconstruction due to trauma, cancer and birth defects. Already the fund is over £40,000 with lots of other fund raising going on. A very useful medium for paying in a donation is the Just Giving website which hosts all

the events individuals are partaking in. That website is http://www.justgiving.com/bcfcburnsunitappeal/The Shipley Bantams fund raiser will be a walk by myself and Joe Szalkiewicz on the 18th of April when we set out to walk the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Of course any donations will be very gratefully received and our link to that is http://www.justgiving.com/theshippers It is hoped many more of our members will join in the walk at various stages and make the day a really enjoyable and profitable one - even though I have a feeling it will be an exhausting one. So with the end of the season approaching we can turn our attentions to South Africa and the World Cup. I’m old enough to remember the time England actually won it and the feeling of immense pride it brought to our nation, what a fantastic achievement it would be if we could win it again. However, as a City fan I have to say I’d rather City win promotion next season than England return with the World Cup, I do, of course, wish for both but that would be greedy. It would have been a fitting tribute to the 56 fans who lost their lives in the fire to have gained promotion on the 25th anniversary but I’m sure they will be there in spirit when Peter Taylor leads us out of the basement league next season.

City ‘til I Die

BY STEVE GORRINGE

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Smithy is BackThe Rhinos were delighted to welcome back England international Lee Smith, who returned home to sign for Leeds on a four year contract including the 2010 season, after a spell with rugby union outfit London Wasps.

Before switching codes to join Wasps, Smith left on a high scoring a try in last year’s Grand Final win at Old Trafford and he took no time in settling back into life at Headingley Carnegie by scoring two tries against Bradford in his first game back in the Blue and Amber. Commenting on signing for the Rhinos Smith said, “It is a dream come true to get another opportunity to play for the Rhinos and pull on a blue and amber shirt again. I genuinely believed that my last game for the Rhinos would be last year’s Grand Final at Old Trafford and that was an emotional occasion for me. “Unfortunately things did not work out for me at Wasps but I am grateful to them for allowing me to return home and move on to the next stage of my career. I always said that if I did return to Rugby League that Leeds was the only club I was interested in playing for and I am grateful to Paul Caddick,

Gary Hetherington and Brian McClennan for allowing me another opportunity to play for my club,” added Smith. Head Coach Brian McClennan commented, “We are delighted to welcome Lee back into our family. At the end of last season, he went with our best wishes to try a new challenge in his life. At just 23 years of age, he has his whole career hopefully in front of him. We are delighted to have him back at Leeds especially on a long term contract.”

A team of cyclists took on their biggest challenge of their lives when they cycled nearly 1,000 miles in just nine days to help raise £5000 each for Sport Relief and the Leeds Rugby Foundation.

Sport Relief has seen many epic challenges in recent years including Eddie Izzard’s incredible run around the UK and the team of four local fundraisers helped make their own piece of history when they completed the challenge ahead of the Rhinos game against Catalans Dragons in Perpignan. They began their journey at Headingley Carnegie Stadium at 9am and completed the feat on Easter Monday.

The quartet was led by Leeds Rugby’s Head of Finance Nigel Chambers along with colleague Andrew Webster, Simon Evans from the Rugby Football League based in Leeds and local school administrator Jamie Kilner.

Commenting on the challenge Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield said, “I think this is an incredible challenge. Sport Relief and the Leeds Rugby Foundation are two great causes and I am sure the support of the public with donations will keep them going in the tough times that will lie ahead.

You can still donate money to the team my visiting their just giving website at www.justgiving.com/leedsrugbycycle

Pedal to Perpignan

BY PHIL DALY

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As one of the club’s proud to be part of the RFL’s Equalities Agenda, the Bradford Bull’s Foundation are pleased to celebrate the positive development and continual commitment it has in working alongside the governing body to develop links with BME and Faith communities, with the aim of overcoming barriers to participation and create a welcoming environment within the sport for everyone whatever their race, religion, faith or belief.

A number of enjoyable experiences such as Eid Mela celebrations, educational workshops, and Bradford Bulls/ Grand Final/ and World Club Challenge match experiences for those linked to local Council for Mosques community facility the Khidmat Centre have also sparked a real enthusiasm for the game with guests keen to work with their local communities to introduce Rugby League. Bull’s players have also got behind the efforts with Rikki Sheriffe and Craig

Kopczak pictured on their recent visit to pupils at Springwood Primary School, Manningham for an afternoon of Rugby League fun, whilst Glenn Hall and Heath L’Estrange brave the cold at the Emerging 9’s competition to support and pose for photos - this one with Yr 9 entrants from Challenge College. Community Rugby League Coach Duane Straugheir’s efforts have also being seen recently with both Challenge College and Dixons Academy (Allerton) breaking through to compete in the latest Bradford & Keighley Emerging 9’s competition, held at St Bede’s Grammar School. “It was pleasing to see so many local kids of various ethnicities coming together and actively competing- but more importantly really enjoying- Rugby League.”“It makes my job so satisfying when I see a number of age-groups from one school represented at something like this when a few weeks ago they had limited interest, we just need to ensure we back this up and promote the transition from school to club.”

If you, or someone you know, are interested in becoming involved in any aspect of our work within this area (e.g. participating, volunteering or sponsoring etc) please register your interest with Bradford Bulls Foundation Co-ordinator, Katie Meyerhoff on 01274 762302 or alternatively at katie.meyerhoff@bradfordbulls.co.uk .

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