Happy Anniversary to The Main Deal (me)…9 years this month since The Main Deal was born, and 9 years this week since our online platform went live. WOW, I’m proud my idea from many moons ago is nearly a decade old!
As some of you may know, there’s always been a 10-year plan. 10 years to try and show you, the local people whilst giving you the understanding of why buying local, first is so important and also visually showing you, how easy it is – it really does take this long.
- Trust
- A woman in IT!
- Understanding the concept, and the why
- Technical understanding
- Introducing something new
- No hidden agenda (no, still none)
- Connecting business and community
- The long-term plan
- Financial cost and sustainability
- To show we’re small enough to care yet big enough to make a difference
Onwards and upwards to our tenth year
Golden arches… really!
Rumours, rumours. Garforth people are brilliant at second-guessing and spreading their thoughts. Dorothy Anne’s building has been sold and is most likely to be rented out to a business, but as to what, not even Anne knows. However, that doesn’t stop the rumour mill. I hear Macdonald’s is the current contender…brilliant. THIS IS VERY UNLIKELY TO EVER HAPPEN, Another huge fast food chain will not be allowed onto our small high street due to the policies written by LCC a few years ago allowing only a certain number of fast food offerings on one high street, and schools in the area also have an influence over fast food choices. LCC wants more healthy offerings, and I think we can all agree, we have our quota of UPF (ultra-processed food) businesses in our town. Also, we have a fabulous group of volunteers called, Garforth Planning Forum and they would kick any golden arch hard who even put the idea into planning.
- by the way, Dorothy Annes have a cracking closing down sale on
Tippl premises – The last I heard, (doesn’t mean it’s true) Scope the charity shop was moving in, and no, not another Café or Restaurant, this would require, a ‘change of use’ and there’s currently nothing in planning, and as work has already started, it’s unlikely to be that. Also, rent at £30k a year, is very unlikely to be anything else other than a charity shop or chain store. PLEASE, NOT A BARBER
Wait to see what the signs say when they go up – listen more about it on this week’s vlog https://bit.ly/3IQ4TZw
Windsarkle
Is anyone else bored, unfazed, or completely disinterested in the Windsarkle tale? (That’s Harry and Meghan) in what’s been a takeover of the news these last few weeks; you do know he’s only doing it to promote his book don’t you? However, the only people that may need shooting are his advisors (Not promoting it…no violence here).. but come on… “Yeah, yeah Hazza, put that in, that’s a super idea me lad”. Apparently, it’s had the nation divided, the older folk think he shouldn’t be doing it, the younger folk a lot couldn’t care, and some think they like him better for speaking out… I can’t believe he’s made it to my blog to be honest!
Moving on……….
Leeds Coat appeal – you can still donate until March 2023 (kids coats needed)
Find out what, where, and how here: https://bit.ly/3CHwYOQ
Local drop-off points:
Garforth Leisure Centre and Garforth Library
Kippax Community Pantry and Kippa North Primary school and Kippax Library
Recreational car parks
Someone in local politics has annoyed someone in local politics. As usual, I remain apolitical but someone or something has kicked off a rumour that has caused worry regarding the local parking in our recreational car parks. As mentioned in last week’s blog, LCC will be making recreational car parks in our city chargeable, but will this affect Glebelands and Barley Hill’s recreational car parks? Rumour has it, someone, is looking into making those changes. I feel there are enough political dummies to be thrown… out of the pram to make sure this doesn’t happen! We’ll just have to wait and see
Free for schools
https://seedball.co.uk/january-2023-oddball-school-giveaway/
What’s on?
- Saturday 14th – Caroline Atha School of Dance Coffee morning (CASH ONLY)
- Sunday 15th January 10.30 am -12.30 pm at The Wildlife area, Oak Grove, Garforth with Incredible Edible – click on their Eventbrite link to let them know you can offer your help https://bit.ly/3X8OBiR
Coming up
- Friday 3rd February 7 pm – Emsleys Solicitors Race night – No ticket required
- Tuesday 7th February Winter Talk – hosting Garforth Allotments at The Garforth Welfare Hall
- 11th February 11am – 1pm Penny Pot Shop – make a cup – https://www.pennyspotshop.com/
I’m hosting a Make Your Own Mug workshop!You will complete your own hand-built mug, you will learn about the basics of hand-building with raw clay, and also discuss the process your mug will go through to become a functional object. This session is a really rewarding introduction to ceramics.The session is held at The Courtyard, in the workshop of Chic Little Haven and My Tatty Love. Michelle and Nicola are professional furniture painters and they have their own shop and workshop.There is a maximum of six people in this workshop.The price includes all materials, guidance, and firings. Please visit www.pennyspotshop.com to buy tickets.There is also one in March you can book on!
- Saturday 25th February from 6 pm – POP UP Restaurant – Freshly Made Sandwich Bar and Cafe host Bechamel Market Kitchen – TAPAS NIGHT
To book call: 07793 088850 or email: bechamelmarketkitchen@gmail.com (seating is limited so be quick)
MENU https://bit.ly/3IMsbQe
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Cocktail tap room – coming soon to Garforth
https://www.instagram.com/cocktailpickers/
The Cocktail pickers club will be taking residency right down the bottom of Lotherton way – here’s their first event
- Pub Painting with The Cocktail Pickers Club 2nd March 7 pm-9.30 pm- Lotherton way, Garforth https://bit.ly/3QDN6qf
Planning approved
- The new Garforth Railway bridge has been approved in planning for quite some time, here are the details of where the current Grade II listed bridge will be preserved and looked after https://bit.ly/3Wb5Bnf
- On Swillington Common Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wraparound Cabinet at the base and associated ancillary works. ( I call these fountain pens, and they’re popping up all over the place)
Until next week…Put your money where your house is, the house can’t be the only reason you chose to live where you do
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