Welcome back

I hope you all had a great half-term.  We had fun, well I say fun, it was an experience, find out more on this week’s vlog https://youtu.be/xaa_geoWgCw

If only it was over

I can’t believe it’s been a year today since the war ON Ukraine (despite what Putin tells his people) started.  It’s still so unbelievable that this happened and is still ongoing.  People are people and this should not be happening,  I do like that we as a country as well as other Governments have assisted where necessary to help the war efforts, like training Ukrainian civilians to be soldiers right here in Yorkshire, but I love the stories of kindness that have been shown in the UK for Ukrainian people.  Here are some lovely and local stories of true kindness and hope  https://bit.ly/3YZY3px

How do we work?

Many people ask how The Main Deal works, here is a short 1-minute video to show you how  – we are a well known Digital Marketing Advertising platform locally this side of Leeds – find out how you can be seen on a platform that people have been using for the past 9 years https://bit.ly/3Zb50nG

I don’t like paper advertising, where no one can be sure companies have been vetted first, or count stats as to who is or isn’t looking at an advert.  I have never believed in the time and money it takes to use paper leafleting… As a person growing up in IT Since 1995 and involved in the start of the Electronic Commerce world, I have believed a digital format is the way forward, and I’ve always been here to help local businesses think digitally at an affordable price

Last week to apply – Leeds 2023
Calling all our Local Artists and creatives – this is the final week to apply for small-scale funding to bring a bit more culture to our area.
The Leeds2023 Summer Community Grants can be applied for up to 9am on Monday 6th March and details are here
Our local event will be held at Great Preston Village Hall on Sunday, July 23rd – if you haven’t been contacted already about joining in, please do contact our local coordinator for more details and apply for this grant
A shout-out to :

Haley at Aisle of White, our lovely local wedding shop on Main Street came up trumps when my husband needed to hire a Tuxedo – She was a brilliant help, and the suit was perfect, measured, and picked up – so think local if you want to hire any groomsman wear or Tuxedo for a party https://www.theaisleofwhite.co.uk/

Also a shout out to the lovely Linzi that offers fabulous personalised catering for small and big parties; she’s also the lady behind the fabulous breakfast and lunches at CLO https://www.facebook.com/zestkitchen

 

What’s on

  • Sunday 26th February 10-12 pm-  Incredible Edible Garforth is back at the lovely Wildlife area on Oak Grove this Sunday, showing you how to prune fruit trees –  help out, and learn too.   Please  Book on https://bit.ly/3xKgvq9
  • Sunday 26th February 3.30 pm – St Marys Church – Seeds will be exploring prayer and hearing from God all through dancing and creativity – Children of any age are welcome to join in – if you would like more information contact them by email – seedscreativemovement@gmail.com

Coming up

  • Friday 3rd  March – The Crusader pub is set to re-open
  • Saturday 11th March 11 am – 1 pm – www.pennyspotshop.com – Make a mug – book online, and I will see you there

  • Mother’s Day  –  Sunday 19th March will be here soon and we are starting to share all the great things that you can book, cook or buy for your Mum.  –
  • Freshly Made is offering a Mother’s Day Afternoon tea  https://bit.ly/3ISDh5Q
  • Dumouchel has some fabulous chocolate packages too  https://bit.ly/3SHhod3 a few to choose from so scroll down through their posts

Keep following so you don’t miss out on all the good stuff www.themaindeal.co.uk

 

 

Planning

  • Work is definitely set to start in July for the new bridge at Garforth Railway and for the old bridge to be removed

 

 

Until next week….. If you like rainbows, then you have already made your mind up that colour looks better together  – Be kind