Happy New Year to you all, even though it seems a while ago already!  I hope you’ve all had a really good break, I certainly did, lazy days, getting up late, no alarm, eating chocolate because it’s there and no-one saying, ‘what are you doing eating Celebrations at 10 in the morning?’ Starting  afternoon drinking at 1.00pm was ok.. I loved  it, but sadly, all good things have to come to an end, and so is January, nearly and thankfully, let’s get this month gone and we can start to see smiley happy people; or is that just me!  If like me, you’re doing dry January, good luck, we’re nearly there.

So, back in the,Twenties, it  sounds better  than the ‘noughties’ and what was the last decade called, the ‘teenies?’    I would love to see a hint of the 1920’s fashion come back, the best bits brought forward with a 21st century twist.  Being a lover of most things vintage, I cloche hat being back in the shops would be a dream come true – I love all clothes worn by, The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, Mary Poppins and the Marvel Character, Peggy Carter.  Fingers crossed for a little hint of more vintage wear to our high streets.

What are your plans this year, do you make New Year’s resolutions?  Mine is always to look after myself more and say no to doing too many things; it never works!  So I have vowed to wear more dresses this year, just because, and the fact it’s a realistic resolution I can keep.

We’ve had a few new members just before Christmas, Room 94, Hilltons Fish and Chip Shop  with JKS Property Maintenance services http://www.happiesthandyman.co.uk/index.html coming soon – welcome

Our new updated and shiny website will be released very soon, as our website is full of information, links, pages and very interactive, good things take time, so we should see it, this month, the month of our 6 year in business  -woo hoo

WORD ON THE STREET   
I’m hearing that Fairburn Drive post office is finally going to close, hearing from a source that there is a note on the window, I’ve  not paid a visit yet,  so not sure when.  Sad to say, I said this 3/4 years ago that if we didn’t look after local, we would lose Chris’ Fruit and Veg and the post office, some workers were still parking on the outside of the shops rather than leaving it for people wanting to use them, so when people can’t get parked they drive on.  I think it’s rather sad we are going to lose this post office,  its saying online it’s either been sold or taken off the market https://www.rightbiz.co.uk/buy_business/for_sale/197461_west_yorkshire.html  so  watch this space 

Other properties up for sale/lease in Garforth are 
 
https://www.primelocation.com/for-sale/commercial/property/garforth/ 

Heers Convenience store on Fairburn Drive is still up for sale and the price has been lowered.

Hearing that The One Stop near the Crusader is to be changed to a Tesco Express.

We are getting a Dunelm in Colton as Argos moves into Sainsbury’s.

WHAT’S ON?

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NEWS IN from Delta, East Garforth Primary School 

New Head of Academy appointed to top performing East Garforth Primary

Delta Academies Trust are delighted to announce that Mrs. Jessica Roy has been appointed as Head of Academy at East Garforth Primary Academy which is one of the top performing schools in the region.

Jessica has had over 20 years of teaching experience throughout Yorkshire, including 7 years in a Leadership role. Jessica, who is a mum of 2, is passionate about working with children and communities. She volunteers as a Street Angel and for the charity Operation Orphan.

Jessica said about working with the Delta Academies Trust: “At interview, I was inspired by the vision of Delta and the positive impact they have on their schools and communities.’ “I desire to be the kind of school leader who can affect positive change in the lives of young people through leading and empowering staff, I feel incredibly fortunate to be joining a school which continues to thrive and currently has results in the top 20%”. “I am looking forward to enabling future growth and success for children and staff at East Garforth, which will reflect positively on the local community”.

Reception applications are open for September 2020 until the end of January. If you would like to arrange a visit or require any further information please contact us on 0113 212 7100 or email info@egpa.org.uk.

‘I’ve thought about becoming a member, but what’s  the fee for?’

I hear January is the worst month for break ups, stay together people….

Until next week