Monday started of nicely with a breakfast meeting at Garforth Academy discussing Year 13 pupils (that’s 6th former’s to you and me) and their career paths, should they choose Employment, an Apprenticeship or University.
The idea was to talk to local businesses to discuss if we could help in anyway. There are many ways The Academy would like businesses to get involved, from Classroom speakers, Industry Days, Local Area Board Members, Mock Applications. CV Surgeries, Deliver Problem Solving challenges and plenty more that businesses could get involved in, and not having to give a massive amount of time up. I have chosen to look at possible mentoring once a week for an hour and to see if I can help with work experience, I bet I could certainly learn a lot too in the social media world from a younger person’s perspective. So I’ll let you know what happens and when. Giving something to our future generations, if only confidence, can only be a good thing
Tuesday I didn’t feel too well, which took my office to my bed and then to the sofa for a few days; I don’t do ill, I’m not very good at it. I think of all the things I could be doing or things I need to do, and when you’re self-employed you can’t exactly call in sick. By Thursday evening I was feeling a little bit better, and made my way to Garforth Garden Centre’s, Christmas Extravaganza. We have been, as a family for the past few years and it’s now become a bit of a tradition; I also had pain killers on my side. With a mince pie and a cup of mulled wine in my hand, we wondered on up and had a mooch at their Christmas shop,. It’s such a lovely atmosphere. My favourite bit was watching a little old lady dancing with her trolley to the hired singing man, who had a chintzy sparkle in his teeth as he sang Christmas tunes down the microphone. Love a bit of Cheesiness (not sure this is a word.)
New Member
Martin Shaw is finally on our books as our new member this week – With 20+ years’ experience in the fitness world, Martin can offer so much, check out all his details and links under our Local Businesses, Keep Me Fit and Healthy and his website http://www.martinshawfitness.com/
In The News
UK Tree of the Year – Could it be Europe Tree of the Year?
So, our local area has been in the regional and national news as well as national newspapers this week, and it’s all about the wonderful story, and tree planted on the way to Aberford, ‘Nellie’s Tree’ also known as the Love Tree to locals. Please read this wonderful, romantic story About Vic and Nellie.
https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wildlife/countryside/a23881819/tree-of-the-year-awards-2018/
It’s had the most votes any tree has ever had with over 2,000 – so can you help it win, Europe Tree of the year? Please vote before the 24th October so it can, it takes 1 minute to register and vote
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/48blJN6fKjLB7BjwVj1x6j4/the-one-show-online-vote?fbclid=IwAR2g3xlrpX37L0PQUqwOPR1rSkqgRgc50cuCgSvu9KizuJZ9shfsnPpfBCs
WHAT’S ON?
- Tonight, Friday 19th from 6.00pm – The Gin Shack Launches her new Gin Shack Pour at Quirky’s – I can assure you, from a fair few glasses, Rebecca’s Gin is fabulous, a must try and a must buy
- Saturday 20th from 12.00 – OPEN DAY at Behold Aesthetics (A the top of Main Street, First Floor, 1 Wakefield Road) “We are having an open day for people to come and see where we are and have a look at our new clinic! We will be having coffee and cake and giving away goodie bags as well as some good prizes!”
- Sunday 21st ONLINE SALE 8.00pm on Facebook with Savings and Scents, Michelle has some great things on offer that will make you smell nice or save you money.
- Hope you can join us @savingsandscents for our first ever online sale 👩💻SAVINGS AND SCENTS SOCIAL SUNDAY!!
⭐️An opportunity to see more info and ask questions about some amazing products and services.
⭐️There will also be some special offers and alternative products from friends of Savings and Scents.
⭐️Maybe a competition or 2!
⭐️Invite your friends and family who you think might like to grab a bargain
- Monday October 22nd 9.30-11.30am – Carta E Café at The Station House Café with Nic Baker from Stampin Up “Please join me for one of my new sessions at The Station House. Drop in and make a handmade Carta (card) and have a hot bere (drink) either as you craft or before / after – it’s your choice! This is a leisurely and social session where you can drop in anytime between 9.30 and 11 am to make your card. All materials to complete your card along with any guidance / support will be provided. Hot drinks can be ordered from the cafe. It will take around half an hour to complete your card so please allow enough time. Why not bring a friend and craft as you chat? The cost of this session is £5, if ordering your drink before you make your card please let the staff know you are here for the carta and bere session; I will collect any monies and settle up with the Cafe once the session is over.”
- Wednesday 24th October from 7pm – 8.15pm (Taster Session) FREE Garforth Walking Football sessions At Garforth Academy Indoor Sports Hall – Please call Graeme for more details and to book, 07747 793 571
- Thursday 25th October 7.00- -9.30pm (ticket event)– Curry Night at The Gaping Goose with Live music from, Rainbow Lyn . Tickets available from behind the bar or ring 0113 286 2127
- Friday 26th 9.00am – 5.00pm – Emergency First Aid at Work Course with Tony Clough at Garforth Country Club – Tony has been doing some amazing sessions with parents at our local school – but these courses is what he does for a living, check out this one and many others he has scheduled for the rest of the year.
- https://www.tcfirstaidtraining.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1ziT1BoZnZwtykelcUFS6LgHobJuNm0oPK-z0sczoSgbkPcGuoJeRS8qc
PLANNING
I see our local counsellors have been out posting letters to local residents this week about the construction plans of 51 swellings on the vacant land off Kennet Lane..
Read what they have to say (you can expand the text on your device) Or, you could always contact them if you want a hard copy
Mark.Dobson@leeds.gov.uk or Sarah.Field@leeds.gov.uk
Until next week…… Be kind, no one is better than anyone else – we’re all in it together #showracismtheredcard
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