What a week it’s been, more coughs, sneezes and colds (not Covid) going round, which is standard at this time of the year, and more people getting tests to make sure it isn’t!   We’ve also seen information released this week that one of our dance colleges had 78 cases!  The college hits back in a statement after dealing with local counsellors and community  https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/garforth-covid-row-intensifies-dance-19076104?fbclid=IwAR1W6VIkbTgV9CliyeGzipmZsEfA8vDiQ6B-NF0zYKuJYPHs4yWdkSbPnic

Also down to these type of things happening, such as large numbers in a small area being infected, it will now mean the Government will put in even more measures or changes for businesses!  I sometimes feel like I want to go round with a mega phone (or is that not what its called?) and shout from my car as I go round the town shouting ‘ JUST STEP AWAY, WEAR A MASK, WASH YOUR HANDS’ otherwise you’re going to cause more problems for yourself!  But do you honestly think this would help?  My message to all our Eateries and drinking establishments this weeks  shouts about a possible Plan B option, should they have to close or diversify again.  An option and choice is better than a blank chalk board.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CGCeJqonKM0/

FACEBOOK BLOCK – really?

Having fun  today as Facebook decided to fail posting any posts I want to share from other businesses.  It also appears this type of block is highly likely, down to a report from someone accusing me of spamming, yes, that’s gone down well in my office this morning!  If this is the case I will be extremely annoyed and saddened by yet again, people.  If you don’t like what I post, don’t follow us!  Or check our website.  In fact, give me a call or a message and chat it through, I am a very open person and like to chat.  I’m hoping that it’s sorted asap, because what they don’t realise is, by not letting me share, then others also don’t get to see what businesses are posting either!  #eyestotheceiling

Positivity  – Art in Garforth

Finally, we saw this week Penny Rowe from Penny’s Community Arts and Angela, from Raspberry Thief, two of our fabulous local artists get creative, when they could finally get their brushes out and start their first wall art project.  With many T’s crossed and I’s dotted, they got creative on Emsley’s Solicitors wall.  So far it’s looks absolutely amazing, check out Penny’s post to see how it’s evolving, from an idea and working together with Incredible Edible Garforth.  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1241488332887404

I hope everyone will love the final artwork, these ladies are darn clever  – embrace colour, change, art, love, community – we need it all

Feastival Stalls for Sale

“We have an idea 💡
If you’d like to have a bit more sheltered space, why not buy one of our spare Feastival stalls and let your creative side run wild?…..
We’ve (badly) mocked up an alternative way of assembling a stall, using the table tops as sides, creating a nice outdoor shelter in case it rains. Why not get the paint out and personalise one of these? Add loads of fairy lights, make a den for the kids (or the grown ups).
It’s becoming more difficult to always be out and about at the moment so if you do fancy one of these (or in fact an actual stall if you need one) we’re asking for £100 per unit. Every penny goes back into the Feastival fund, supporting as many small and local businesses as we possibly can.
Each stall is 2.6m wide x 1.5m deep (8.5 ft x 4ft)”. send a message to the Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/Garfeast

. This is the basic stall, and this is what you could do with it,

Giving you ideas.  What would you do with yours?  Send in your ideas and buy one for what you need it for.  There are many reasons to buy one, including that yearly sort out and having a junk yard sale outside your house.. perfect stall set up

Until next week – let there be more brain cells in the world