MONTHLY BLOGS
June 2025 – Terry-fyingly and, its June already
You'll get the title if you're old enough! š Weāre 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. Letās hope it sticks around for the rest of the summer. You...
May 2025 – Woo hoo, the sun is out āļø and so are the greenflies
Thereās no denying it the sunshine has finally made an appearance, and Garforth is glowing! But while weāre busy soaking up the rays and sipping something cold in the garden, a greenfly cloud seems to have arrived right on cue.Ā Thanks to the warmer, more humid...
April 2025 – When listening isnāt part of the Code of Practice
Another term done Schoolās out for Easter ā and once again, the year is absolutely flying! I havenāt even had time to plan every holiday yet, which is unheard of. Normally, Iām in full panic mode if the October half term isnāt booked by now. Iām (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 celebratingāand 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... Itās All the Same! What is it with older men holding the reins of political power...? It often feels like weāre stuck with old values, outdated methods, and a reluctance to embrace fresh, innovative thinking. Correct me if Iām 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 oldāwhere does the time go? Iām 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 meā¦ and wow, did I...
December 2024- How the BaublesĀ did we get here?
Itās that same question I've been asking myself all yearā¦ how are we already at this point? Is it an age thing? Do the years start to fly by quickly as we get older?Ā I wish they'd slow down a little bit! Itās been a good year for The Main Deal. Weāve 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 isnāt our first visit, and it certainly wonāt be our last to this picturesque area. The charming houses, quaint villages, and vibrant independent high streets make it a place I canāt...
October 24 – Will someone give me some lines
===š === š ===š=== Intermittent yellow onesā¦ 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. Iāll admit, I ignored my 40thāI thought I was getting old. But now, at 50, Iāve 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 thatāit 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...
July 2024 – Things to celebrate
āļø š š š š„³ šāØ Wow, where did June go?Ā July is most certainly here and it always brings the C wordā¦ Christmas parties and Christmas events and the, book early messages.Ā Ā Temple Newsam has even released tickets for their Northern Lights experience, (see below in,...
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