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December – Another Year done: can someone please press reset to 2019?
š Our last one of 2025. Another year gone, and somehow the world seems to have thrown more at us than ever before. Can we go back to 2019 when we thought we had problems? This year has shown me a side of humanity thatās been hard to watch at times. Itās left me a bit...
November 2025 – Have you seen how dark it is?
What? Itās November already? š Well, yes, because all the other months have been and gone! Weāre heading into that busy run-up to Christmas, and thereās lots to share over the next few weeks as we wrap up another year š But before you start your festive shopping, just...
October – The sign of the Times – Garforth’s Gateway Debate
Happy October A big sigh... I mean sign You know when something becomes such a familiar eyesore that itās almost part of the scenery? That was the case with that one particular shop sign at the entrance to Main Street. For years, the sign has been cracked,...
September 2025 – The 51st state ā Area 51 ā Whoās 51?
ME ā Iām Ā 51 todayā¦ and honestly, what happened to that last 12 months? I was really enjoying being 50! Iāve been proud to tell people how OLDer I am, always older, never old.Itās become my mantra, because it stops those tired old perceptions that once women hit 50,...
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 canāt 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! 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...
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