MONTHLY BLOGS
July 2025 – Last Blog of The Summer
I always see September as a reset, but before that happens; I need to listen to my body (whether I like it or not) As I get older, my body has developed a delightful habit of shouting at me, "Nope, you can’t do that as quickly anymore. Oh, and you want to fit WHAT...
June 2025 – Terry-fyingly and, its June already
You'll get the title if you're old enough! 😉 We’re inching toward the halfway mark of the year, can you believe it? May gave us a bit of warmth (finally!), and dare we say, even a few days of proper sunshine. Let’s hope it sticks around for the rest of the summer. You...
May 2025 – Woo hoo, the sun is out ☀️ and so are the greenflies
There’s no denying it the sunshine has finally made an appearance, and Garforth is glowing! But while we’re busy soaking up the rays and sipping something cold in the garden, a greenfly cloud seems to have arrived right on cue. Thanks to the warmer, more humid...
April 2025 – When listening isn’t part of the Code of Practice
Another term done School’s out for Easter — and once again, the year is absolutely flying! I haven’t even had time to plan every holiday yet, which is unheard of. Normally, I’m in full panic mode if the October half term isn’t booked by now. I’m (not so secretly)...
March 2025 – What are we going to do now?
Saturday 8th March Celebrating International Women's Day: The Power of Collective Change Something I am truly passionate about celebrating—and fortunately, many of my male friends and family are too. Change happens when we all take action together. This year,...
February 2025 – The world we’re living in
Fart, Trump... It’s All the Same! What is it with older men holding the reins of political power...? It often feels like we’re stuck with old values, outdated methods, and a reluctance to embrace fresh, innovative thinking. Correct me if I’m wrong, but where are the...
January 2025 – Change, Growth, and Hope for Our High Street in 2025
11 years and counting! This month, The Main Deal turns 11 years old—where does the time go? I’m so grateful to be here still, offering services to local people and watching things grow in our community. The start of 2024 was all about learning for me… and wow, did I...
December 2024- How the Baubles did we get here?
It’s that same question I've been asking myself all year… how are we already at this point? Is it an age thing? Do the years start to fly by quickly as we get older? I wish they'd slow down a little bit! It’s been a good year for The Main Deal. We’ve welcomed many...
November 2024 – We did a thing
We took a half-term getaway to the Cotswolds, and it was as enchanting as ever! This isn’t our first visit, and it certainly won’t be our last to this picturesque area. The charming houses, quaint villages, and vibrant independent high streets make it a place I can’t...
October 24 – Will someone give me some lines
===🚗 === 🚗 ===🚗=== Intermittent yellow ones… please. Traffic Improvements Needed for Garforth: Ninelands Lane, Church Lane, Fairburn Drive/Green Lane It has become increasingly clear that intermittent yellow lines are needed (emailed LCC in 2023 ) on Ninelands Lane,...
September 2024 – How the Fifty did that happen
Next week I will celebrate my 50th birthday with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit (perhaps Gin) ready for more adventures. I’ll admit, I ignored my 40th—I thought I was getting old. But now, at 50, I’ve learned to appreciate I'm just getting older and that's ok....
August 2024 – Yorkshire Day Glass-tastrophe: The Great Bin Dragging Extravaganza!
Did you celebrate Yorkshire Day? I did, but never mind that—it was also glass-collection-in-your-green-bin day! What's not to love about that? Watching your neighbours who use lots of glass...drag their once light green bin up their driveway is going to be fun to...
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