normanton review – issue 5
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The Normanton Review is a local magazine and directory for the residents and businesses of the Normanton and Altofts areaTRANSCRIPT
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Happy New Year to all our advertisers and readers. Welcome to thefirst issue of 2010!
There are several notable events taking place across the district thisspring, so look out for details in the magazine. There is the Festival ofFood, Drink and Rhubarb taking place in Wakefield in February (26th &27th), followed by a special exhibition of old photographs, nostalgia andlocal history, in the Ridings, Wakefield in March. The exhibition - AWindow to Your Past - is building on the huge success of last year’spopular exhibition which was also held in the Ridings - see page 18. Anddon’t miss Pontefract Music Festival at the beginning of March, giving theopportunity to showcase your musical and dramatical talents.
With the terrible weather over Christmas and at the beginning ofJanuary, the local shops need your support more than ever - businessesall over the country have suffered, except perhaps for those selling snowshovels, sledges and wellies, so please do support your local shops.
A Thank You as always must go to everyone who has advertised with theNormanton Review and to all our readers who use the advertisers withinthe magazine - your support is very much appreciated and all the teamwish you all a very happy and prosperous 2010.
welcome
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Editor:Caron RyallsAdvertising enquiries: 01924 260500Email:[email protected]
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The history of Valentine’s Day— and its patron saint — isshrouded in mystery. But wedo know that February haslong been a month of romance.St. Valentine’s Day, as we knowit today, contains vestiges ofboth Christian and ancientRoman tradition.
So, who was Saint Valentineand how did he becomeassociated with this ancientrite? Today, the CatholicChurch recognises at leastthree different saints namedValentine or Valentinus, all ofwhom were martyred. Onelegend contends that Valentinewas a priest who servedduring the third century inRome. When EmperorClaudius II decided that singlemen made better soldiers thanthose with wives and families,he outlawed marriage foryoung, single men — his cropof potential soldiers. Valentine,realising the injustice of thedecree, defied Claudius andcontinued to performmarriages for young lovers insecret. When Valentine’sactions were discovered,
Claudius ordered that he beput to death. Other storiessuggest that Valentine mayhave been killed for attemptingto help Christians escape harshRoman prisons where theywere often beaten andtortured.
According to one legend,Valentine actually sent the first‘valentine’ greeting himself.While in prison, it is believedthat Valentine fell in love witha young girl — who may havebeen his jailor’s daughter —who visited him during hisconfinement. Before his death,it is alleged that he wrote her aletter, which he signed ‘Fromyour Valentine,’ an expressionthat is still in use today.Although the truth behind theValentine legends is murky, thestories certainly emphasise hisappeal as a sympathetic,heroic, and, most importantly,romantic figure. It’s no surprisethat by the Middle Ages,Valentine was one of the mostpopular saints in England andFrance.
Did you know? • Valentine's Day is
worth approximately£2.3 billion in the UK.52% of this (£1.2billion) is spentthrough high streetretailers.
• 42% of the population(25.2 million people)will spend money ontheir Valentine
• On average, anindividual will spend£92.50 (men spendslightly more thanwomen; average £93.75compared to £88.70).
• Worldwide over 50million roses are tradedon this one day alone.
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Delightful dishes and mouth-watering meals canonly mean the return of the Food Drink andRhubarb (FDR) festival for 2010.
The tastiest festival around returns next monthafter being nominated for a White Rose Award forTourism Event of the Year.
It will see 10 top chefs showcasing their skillsalongside television’s celebrity cook RosemaryShrager.
The Wakefield Council-run event will also seefood demonstrations from Rosemary as well aschefs including Wakefield’s young chef of the year,Josh Angell, and food champion Heather Copley,who is a regular at the festival.
The FDR takes place in Wakefield city centre onFebruary 26 and 27 and is set to be even biggerand better than last year. Other events during thetwo days include a free walking tour around thecity centre led by Kevin Trickett and a chance tojoin top-selling author Richard Bell as he recreatesone of his many walks from his book.
Cllr Denise Jeffery, WakefieldCouncil’s deputy leader and cabinetmember with responsibility for culture, said:” TheFDR is a fantastic opportunity for us to show thecountry our amazing local produce and culinarytalents.
“The festival is always extremely popular andthis one promises to be even better than ever.There’s a real variety of events on the menu whichmakes it perfect for a family day out as well as adelight for food fanatics.”
There will even be a red London bus servicecalled the Rhubarb Rover, run by local companyDavid Palmers, to take people from the city centreto the attractions including the return of thepopular specialist food market from DeliciouslyYorkshire.
The grand finale will be a ball at the CedarCourt Hotel organised by Wakefield Hospice.
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Yoga began more than 3,000 years ago in India.
The word yoga is Sanskrit (one of the ancient
languages of the East), meaning the unison of the
mind, body, and spirit.
Although yoga includes physical exercise, it is also
a lifestyle practice for which exercise is just one
component. Training your mind, body, and breath,
as well as connecting with your spirituality, are the
main goals of the yoga lifestyle. It is a complete
system of positive health, incorporating mind, body
and soul.
You work every area of the body so your breathing
improves, you become more flexible, have more
energy and basically feel tremendously better at
the end of the class than you did when you arrived.
The Benefits of Yoga include:
Deep Breathing
Yoga encourages deep breathing which increases
the amount of oxygen in the body. Very few of us
breathe properly on a daily basis. We take shallow
breaths, particularly when stressed, that fill only the
top part of our lungs, whereas a yoga breath starts
at the belly, fills the sides of the ribs and then fill
the top of the chest, right up to the collar bone.
Flexibility
Practising yoga enables you to become more
flexible, but flexibility is not important when you
first start a yoga class. Joints stiffen very, very
quickly if you don't use them - in fact as early as
your late twenties. In yoga, every joint is used, in
every which way possible, preventing deterioration
and arthritis. Besides joint health, yoga will help
every other area of your body, making you look
slimmer and feel fitter.
Energy Levels & Relaxation
Yoga gives you energy, helps you to relax, beats
stress, calms and refocuses your mind, and just
really helps your whole body. Posture is corrected
and tension in your neck and shoulders released,
which will prevent headaches. Back aches are
reduced because yoga keeps the spine flexible
and you will improve your shape, through toned
and lean muscles.
Weight Loss
Yoga helps with weight-loss on two levels. On the
one hand yoga stimulates weight loss because
certain postures stimulate the thyroid gland which
is responsible for controlling your metabolism
among other things. The other reason is sue to the
fact that yoga gives your health an overall boost,
which naturally makes you not want to indulge.
Yoga works as much on the inside as it does on
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vital organs, the circulation and the nervous
system - and one of the glands it does affect is the
thyroid gland which regulates hunger and cravings.
Suitable for Everyone
Yoga is suitable for all ages and abilities. A class
teacher will help her students achieve the yoga
poses gradually and to suit their own personal
ability. The aim is to achieve and hold the pose
correctly, but benefits can be felt from the very
early practices as your body starts to loosen up
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important to train with an approved an qualified
yoga teacher and to let your teacher know of any
medical conditions.
health & wellbeingYoga for Body and Mind
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Your Big Day Planned to Perfection
Planning a wedding can beone of the most dauntingchallenges, but withorganisation and by enlistingthe help of some close friends,it can all come togetherwithout a hitch!
How do they do it? Some brides seem to be intotal control and totally relaxed about theirwedding plans, whereas others spend the weeksrunning up to their big day in total panic withstress levels through the roof.
If you ask any professional Wedding Plannerwhat their secret is they will undoubtedly tell youit is good organisation skills and delegating.
Trying to be in total control of every minutedetail is unrealistic and will lead to a bride beingstressed and exhausted on her big day. You needto decide who you have in your close circle offriends and family to help you, whose judgementyou trust and who you are able to work alongsidequite easily, and enlist their help with the tasksyou feel happy to delegate. It may be pickingthings up from a supplier, sourcing a particularitem or trying to colour match something.Remember you have the final say, it just meansyou hev help with the legwork.
In terms of organisation, the best organisedbrides are often seem carrying around a master fileor book with all their notes and samples kepttogether and to hand. It makes colour matchingeasier and opportune finds more likely. It alsomeans that all contact details are in one place,which is a bonus, should there be a problem tosort out.
When you first start making plans, compile along list of tasks to be done and give each task adeadline and a person responsible for doing it. Ifyou keep the master list up-to-date, you willalways know exactly where you are and who istaking care of what.
The golden rule of planning an event of anydescription is definitely to give yourself plenty oftime to make your arrangement and to continuallyreview your schedule. Be realistic and rememberthat the most popular churches, venues,entertainers, cars, florists etc get booked up well inadvance. Many venues are now taking bookingsfor 2011 weddings! So avoid disappointment bygetting your bookings in as early as you can.
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Delivering the Wakefield Review through letterboxesof homes in the Wakefield area has been a real eyeopener for myself and the delivery team. We haveseen first hand how the simplest oversights canleave your valuables open and vulnerable to theft.
We've come across keys left in front doors, frontand back doors left ajar (or wide open) with thehouseholder nowhere to be seen, cars left open andrunning on driveways, again with no-one in sight,letterboxes situated at the rear of houses and thepiles of newspapers and post behind doors whichscream out that the occupants are on holiday!
I readily hold up my hand to doing some of theabove - I've left keys in the front door before now,left the car running on a frosty winter morning towarm it up, gone out leaving windows open - anduntil now I didn't really give it a second thought. Buthaving seen it from a different perspective, from theeyes of a stranger delivering to homes, I canappreciate just how easy most of us are making itfor burglars to help themselves to our possessions.
Of course, you can be the victim of house and cartheft even if you are the most diligent and securityconscious person, but by being security aware andtaking a few practical steps, you can drasticallyreduce the odds of becoming a victim.
So what can you do to protect your homeand possessions?The majority of burglaries are opportunist crimes -the thief will take advantage of an easy and quickaccess to your property and will choose the propertywhich presents the best opportunity to goundetected and with the fewest obstacles. So byintroducing obstacles and increasing the likelihoodof being detected, you are reducing the odds ofbeing targeted by a burglar.
Here are some areas to which you should payparticular attention
Door Security• Make sure all exterior doors and frames are strong
and in good condition. • Laminated glass should be used in all glazed areas. • Wooden beading should be glued and fixed with
security screws. • Front doors should have a viewer and door chain. • Back doors should ideally be fitted with a five lever
mortise deadlock and a sashlock (latch), one athird from the top, one a third from the bottom.
• Letter boxes should be positioned so that peoplecannot reach through and release the lock.
• When fitting security products always remember touse strong bolts and long screws.
• Make sure you have an escape route in case of fireor emergency. Laminated glass can’t be broken toescape a fire, so think carefully about where youinstall it and seek advice from the local fire station
Window SecurityNearly half of all burglars get into your home throughan open door or window and nearly a third get inthrough back windows. How secure are your windows? • Timber FramesExisting timber frames on all windows should bechecked to ensure they are robust and not sufferingfrom damp, wear or rot, which will reduce theirsecurity. If defective, either repair or replace. • Metal framesOlder metal frames and fixings may suffer fromcorrosion and loose locking systems, reducing theireffectiveness against burglary. Check at leastannually and repair or replace as necessary. • PVCu WindowsCheck with the manufacturer when buying these thatthey contain the most effective locks and meetBritish Standards for security as well as weatherprotection. In the absence of a multi-point lockingsystem and laminated glass, all ground floor windowsand those which open onto accessible areas,balconies or roofs should be fitted with window locks,unless designated as a means of escape. • Patio DoorsMost patio doors made recently will incorporate amulti-point locking system. On older units and thosewithout multi-point locking, fit special patio doorlocks to the top and bottom of the sliding door. Alsoensure that an "anti-lift" device is used to preventthe sliding door being levered off its runners. • French WindowsThese generally open outwards, have exposed hingesand at least two flexible edges. These doors areespecially susceptible to attack from leveringinstruments, e.g. screwdrivers, jemmies or even
HowSecure is
YourHome?
garden tools. Security on timber and metal frameFrench windows can be improved by fitting mortiseor surface-mounted security bolts.• Window locksKeys to all window locks, French windows and patiodoors must be hidden from view, but kept nearby incase you need to get out of your home in the eventof a fire or other emergency. Check with your insureror landlord to find out if they are required.• GlassFor those windows and other glazed areas which areat higher risk of criminal attack, fit Laminated SafetyGlass. It improves security and offers a saferenvironment inside the home. Vulnerable areasinclude patio doors, French windows and glazedexternal doors, as well as windows adjacent to a door.
Beware of toughened safety glass! It shatters intothousands of small pieces with no sharp edges, leavinga gaping hole to climb or reach through: toughenedsafety glass can be regarded as 'burglar friendly'. Donot confuse it with laminated safety glass.
AlarmsSecurity alarms are a good visible deterrent andstudies consistently show that you lower your riskbeing burgled by installing an alarm system. Thereare many on the market ranging from a simple dooralarm to a very sophisticated alarm system whichallows you to control other aspects of you home,such as lighting.
Outside the HomeBy making it difficult for a burglar to enter yourhome quickly and undetected you are reducing yourrisk. Simple measures should be implemented likeensuring access to the rear of the property isblocked by a strong lockable side gate, lockinggarages, outbuildings and sheds, always ensuringladders are locked away and inaccessible to aburglar, keeping hedges trimmed so neighbours canbe aware of strangers around your property andproviding good lighting at night.
Security lighting is a strong deterrent to burglars,especially the infra red movement detected lightingsince most burglars do not like to be in the spotlight. Specialised systems are available as are kitswhich convert your standard outdoor lights intomovement sensitive security lighting.
Neighbourhood WatchNeighbourhood Watch is a community-led initiativesupported by the police. It aims to reduce theopportunity for crime and improve community safetyby the reporting of suspicious incidents to the policeand to each other. Research has shown that areaswhere Neighbourhood Watch is operating are lesslikely to be targeted by burglars.
Beating the Burglar• Ensure window & door fittings are secure
and fit window locks
• Fit a visible alarm system
• Ensure rear access to house is blocked
• Keep trees, hedges and shrubs trimmed
• Fit security lighting to outside of house
• Join a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme
• Ensure house looks occupied whilst away
• Don’t let mail & newspapers build up
• Don’t display address on outside ofluggage
• Mark your valuables with security pens
• Don’t leave vauluables in the car
• Lock your vehicle at all times
• Park in a brightly lit position
• Report suspicious people and vehicles tothe police
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After the fantastic success of the last event, with an
incredible 2235 visitors in just two 7hr
days, l suppose it was more a question of
not if but when would the next event be,
l'm very pleased to inform everyone that
the Ridings management team lead by
Barbara Winston have once again made a
shop unit available to us for next year,
starting on the 10th Mar 11am press
launch by invitation only and the 12th
&13th March open to the public 9-30am to
4-30am each day, but please keep looking
in the windows from mid January for items
been displayed and information regarding
the event, the shop unit in question is at the moment
been used to sell Christmas calendar's, its next to H
Samuel,s as you enter from the Cathedral entrance.
The event will be run under the banner of A
Window To Your Past, the theme will be Births
including Christenings, Marriages and Deaths. or as
some might suggest, Cradle to the Grave.
A Window To Your Past team and its invited partners
will have local and knowledgeable experts available
through out the event, so visitors can ask any question
about the exhibits or their own family history, below is
a list of all societies and groups who will be taking part
and a brief description of what they will be displaying.
This time we will have the added attraction of a
professional film company who will be making a
documentary of the event, so if you have an interesting
story or photographs please let me know, also a
number of magazines will be carrying a full feature on
the event in their February issues.
We will be displaying a large number of old family
weddings photographs, plus photographs of
Christenings, and memorials and churches etc. will form
a continuous exhibition around most of the shop unit,
to compliment and add further interest there will be
lots of items of memorabilia.
One of the displays that will undoubtedly attract
media attention, will be the story of a local couple who
met before they were born? "correct" went to the
same school together, got married and were the centre
of a media story that attracted press coverage from all
over the world, including ITN and Yorkshire Calendar,
we now have the actual TV footage along with lots of
photographs etc taken at the time, including the brides
actual wedding dress, all will be shown on a screen at
the event, this story will guarantee lots of press
interest.
Wakefield & District Family History SocietyAt the last Window To Your Past event Wakefield &
District Family History Society took as their theme the
name of Sidebottom's hardware shop which used to
stand in Marygate before the row of shops were
demolished around 1900. Using parish registers, census
returns, newspaper reports, wills, the IGI and
monumental inscriptions we traced the
family tree of the Sidebottom family and
eventually found a living descendant. For the
coming event in March we are using
photographs and original documents to
show aspects in the lives of the ancestors of
some our members. For instance, in the
1950s the average bill for a cremation was
£55 with a Government Death Grant of
£30 paying more than half of the bill. Today
the bill is likely to be £2000.
Wakefield Library Service Wakefield Library Service will be
participating in the event with a display entitled “From
the cradle to the grave”. Using photographs taken from
both library and private collections the display will
portray local people from across the Wakefield District
from babyhood through schooldays and work time and
will feature biographies of those who gave their lives in
the service of their country during the First and
Second World Wars.
West Yorkshire Archive ServiceWest Yorkshire Archive Service will host a display and
exhibition of originals to open up the collection it hold.
come along and see a baptism, wedding and burial
register and find out how you can find out about your
family tree. using an example WYAS will trace the life of
a local person and show how you can do the same.
Outwood Community Video.Reports of Accidents and disasters in Collieries in the
Wakefield and District area, there will also be
photographs of Memorials to various mining disasters.
Christine EllisA very well known historian and lecturer on old
costumes will be displaying a collection of early
wedding gowns, and will be available to answer
questions throughout the event.
Victor WatsonVictor attended our last event as a Town Crier, this
time he will be coming in his professional capacity as a
Toast Master, a very interesting and colourful
Gentleman.
Please visit our website for more info and updates.www.a-window-to-your-past.com email [email protected]
A WindowTo Your Past
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The ability to listen, rather than simply hear,is a very important part of learning and amajor life skill. Listening affects our ability tomake and retain good relationships witheveryone we encounter whether family,friends or people we meet in passing.
If we are poor listeners then our childrenare probably poor listeners too. We need tobe good role models for our children.
Listening is part of the Literacy Strategy inschools and is something which every childneeds to learn to do well. It’s an importantskill, which teachers work hard to develop.We all know that simply telling children tolisten doesn’t usually mean that they do! Sohere are a few ideas to help you to nurtureyour child’s growing skills.
Provide Opportunities for REAL ListeningOur day to day lives are generally noisy, withTV, radio, CDs, DVDs etc. Lots of noise rarely
gives us a chance to think let alonecommunicate with each other. Try to findsome time in the day when there is nobackground noise.
Try some of the following –• Share a book quietly – this helps you both
to talk about it.• Listen to a piece of music together. Try
something you’ve heard before and thenshare opinions.
• Listen to a pre-recorded story. Try makingsome of your own, using favourite storiesor poems. If grandparents live at adistance, this can be a good way for themto keep in touch and enable them to be partof your child’s bedtime routine.
• When you are able to sit as a family for ameal, encourage talking and listening onsubjects everyone can share.
• Go for a listening walk. Take a note pad.Make a list of things you hear.
Set a Good ExampleWhen your child is speaking to you, let himsee that you are listening. You need to giveeye contact, watch your child’s face as he istalking, don’t interrupt or anticipate what heis trying to tell you and importantly askquestions or make positive comments abouthis thoughts and feelings.
Listening is something you actively chooseto do, unlike hearing, when sounds go intoour ears whether we like it or not!
Listening is a vital skill which many peopletake for granted.
Help your child have fun while learning tolisten!
HowGood aListenerAre You?
parenting...
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Forced rhubarb produced delicious, sweet and tender
stalks that taste very different from rhubarb left to grow
naturally in the garden.
Covering crowns of rhubarb will encourage them to make
early growth. These forced stalks can be harvested for
use in cooking when they are 20cm - 30cm long and are
useful when there is little else in store from the garden.
Forcing period: November - February
Harvest: January - April
How to Force Rhubarb
Clear around the base of a rhubarb crown, removing old
leaves and weeds.
Use a large pot, dustbin or decorative rhubarb forcer to
cover the crown, pluging any holes to totally exclude
light.
In cold regions or to speed forcing, insulate the outside
of the pot with a thick layer of straw.
Most years, forced rhubarb will be ready to harvest six to
eight weeks after covering.
Avoid forcing a single crown of
rhubarb for two years in a row.
Leave it to crop naturally
instead, and always have more
than one crown so you can force
in alternate years.
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Dates for your diaryFEBRUARY Saturday 6th February Wakefield Concert SocietyAndrew Booth (Guitar) and the Chinese Cellist LiLu present a programme of music from Schubertto Piazzola. Jubilee Hall, Margaret St, WakefieldAdmission £11 with concessions. Tickets at thedoor. Under 16s free with a paying adult. Moreinformation from Chris on 01924 371546
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Community
Neighbourhood PolicingDirect contact: 01924 295453
Non-emergencies 0845-6060606
Crimestoppers: 0800-555111
In all Emergencies dial 999www.westyorkshire.police.uk
Your WMDC CouncillorsWard 10: NormantonCouncillor Barry SmithTel: (01924) 895527Email: [email protected] Elaine BlezardTel: (01924 894581Email: [email protected] David DaggerTel: 01924 896804Email: [email protected]
Ward 3: Altofts & WhitwoodCouncillor Darran Travis Tel: 01977 519702Email:[email protected] Councillor Peter BoxTel: (01977) 514715Email: [email protected], Councillor Heather Hudson Tel: (01924) 896864Email:[email protected]
Your MPsNormanton ConstituencyEd Balls MP Tel: 01924 898158 Email:[email protected] Office: 54 High Street, Normanton WF6 2AD
SurgeriesRegular advice surgeries are held across theconstituency on Friday afternoons by appointment.Urgent appointments can be arranged by contactingthe constituency office
Woodhouse Community CentreQueen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton Centre is available for hire from as little as £5.00 perhour. Perfect for parties, presentations, events, clubsand exhibitions. Contact Normanton Town Councilfor details: 01924 893794 Email:[email protected]
John The Baptist Catholic ChurchNewland lane, Normanton WF6 1BATel: 01924 892172www.stjohncatholicchurch.webeden.co.ukParish Priest: Canon Peter Maguire
St John The Baptist Parish HallSunday 7.20pm - Bingo (Doors Open 6.45pm)Snowball Prizes Raised Weekly. New memberswelcome. Booking enquiries - Jean 01924 223291St John The Baptist Catholic Social ClubTues 9.30pm - General Knowledge QuizWeds 8.30pm - Prize BingoSat 8.20pm - BingoA Warm Welcome, Big Screen TelevisionPrivate parties catered for - Contact Eddie 893270Normanton Strole Support GroupThe Baptist Church, High Street, NormantonMeet 3rd Weds of each month 1pm-3pm. Furtherinfo from Donna Casey 0113 2044885 Email:
[email protected] Stroke Helpline 0845 30 33 100
The Royal British LegionNormanton, Altofts & Whitwood BranchBranch Secretary: M Reather 01924 897456New members are always welcome and membership isnot confined to ex-servicement. Contact MembershipSecretary for details: Heike Pullen on 01924 825863
The Royal British Legion - MeetingsThe branch meets every 1st Saturday in the month at10.30am - Comrades Club, Ashgap Lane, Normanton.Poppy People are always needed. Are you able toassist with the Poppy Appeal? Contact the PoppyAppeal Organiser Christine Allerton on 01924 894706If you or your family are ex-service and require help,contact the County Office on 0113 256 4477 (ext 226)Lower Altofts OAP AssociationMeeting Times: 6:30-8:00pm Every TuesdayVenue: Lower Altofts Citizens Community Centre,Church Road, AltoftsObjectives: We provide a safe clean and appropriatemeeting place for the elderly in the local communityand provide entertainment and opportunity forcompanionship. Weekly Bingo & Raffles, Social &Recreational Trips
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Forget-Me-Not CafeDo you or a loved one suffer from dementia? Meetother people who understand what you are goingthrough over a cup of tea or coffee. Please stop by.You will find us at: Altofts Methodist ChurchEvery third Wednesday of the month 1pm - 3pmFor more information contactThe Alzheimer’s Society on 01924 373264 orGemma Mann on 01924 327913
Normanton Dog Training ClubKennel Club Registered. Altofts Church Hall, ChurchRoad, Altofts WF6 2QG. Puppies to advanced; PuppyFoundation Courses; dog Display Team for HireContact: Paul 01924 360814 / 07768 588203Mick: 01924 895422 / 07961 296002Les: 01924 893706
Normanton Town Council Citizen Advice Bureau -Outreach ServiceThe Outreach service is held every Monday from10am - 1pm at Normanton Town HallMembers of the public are asked to collect a numberfrom the reception area and wait for a member ofstaff to collect you.
Normanton Town CouncilNormanton Town Hall, PO Box 145 WF6 2WBThe office is open to the public Mon - Fri 9am-1pmGraham Wilson - Town ClerkDonna Johnston - Deputy Town Clerk & RFOTel: 01924 893794Email: enquiries@normantontowncouncil.co.ukwww.normantontowncouncil.co.uk
Normanton Camera ClubMeets every Tuesday at 7.30pm from September toMay at Woodhouse Hill Working Men’s Club,Normanton. The club is noted for it’s award winningphotography and lectures by visiting prestigespeakers. Practical portratin sessions and digitaltutorials are held for beginners and more advancedcamera enthusiasts. If you want to advance yourskills and interest, call in any Tuesday evening andask for the Chairman, Gerry Padgett.
Astronomical SocietyEver wanted to learn about the Universe or see thePlanets through a Telescope? West Yorkshire Astronomical Society can help you dojust that. The Society is based at Rosse Observatory,Carleton Road, Pontefract WF8 3RJ. Open everyTuesday from 7.30 – 9pm. (Closed August) Allwelcome. www.WYAS.org.uk
TRAC - The Really Active ClubThe Really Active Club is a group of all ages who like
to explore Britain on foot and by bicycle, visitmuseums and stately homes and sample theoccasional quaint pub and teashop. Regularly usehostels as bases for good value weekends away butYHA membership isn’t necessary to join. A fullprogramme of activities.Email: [email protected] or tel Jackie on01924 829096 www.yhatrac.org.uk
Wakefield & District Family History SocietyMeet at The Memorial Hall, Leeds Rd, Outwood on thefirst Saturday in the month. Doors open at 9.45am fora 10.30am start. Available on the day: stalls, books ofinterest to Family Historians, Help Desk, Library,Computer Desk and Refreshments. Visitors welcome.Contact: Ron Pullan at [email protected]
International Plastic Modellers Society (Wakefield and District Branch)We meet on the second friday of the month atNetherton WMC, Netherton Lane, Netherton from7.30 pm onwards,where we enjoy discussing anddisplaying plastic models in a range of scales andsubjects , our meetings are free to attend and newmembers are always welcome.Contact: Karl Grubb on 01924820264www.ipmswakefield.multiply.com
Yorkshire Philharmonic ChoirIs a choir of over 100 voices and rehearses eachweek on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm to 9.30pm atMulberry House Hall, Margaret Street, Wakefield.They promote five concerts per year, usually inWakefield Cathedral, but also in Dewsbury Town Hall.The group was formed 55 years ago from the schoolchoir at the old Thornes House Grammar School.New members especially welcome, contact GrahamHeley on 01924 272385 or [email protected]
The Wakefield Natural Healing Centre,at The Quaker Meeting House, Thornhill Street
Wakefield. Every Thursday morning from 10.00 to12.30. Healing given freely, donations accepted tohelp to pay the rent
Castleford & District Royal Naval AssiciationThe above association is for anyone with an interestin the senior service. Our members include ex royalnavy personne, as well as friend members who havenever served in the Navy but who have a commoninterest. We meet on the third Sunday of the monthat the Royal British Legion in Castleford at 11.00 am.We have social events throughout the year includingtrips to visit other associations and we are repeatingthis year our trip to Malta.Everyone is welcome to come down to the 'Legion'and join but we are in need of more members whohave served in the navy. INTERESTED? Then come along and help us pipe up the rum.
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EMERGENCY SERVICESPolice (Non Emergency) 0845 606 0606
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
Wakefield Fire Station 01924 334 020
HEALTHDewsbury & District Hospital 0844 811 8110
Pinderfields Hospital 0844 811 8110
Pontefract General Infirmary 0844 811 8110
Leeds General Infirmary 01132 432 799
St James Hospital 01132 433 144
NHS Direct 0845 4647
Local GP Surgeries & Health CentresPrincess Street Surgery, 0844 8151340
Newlands Surgery 01924 220256
Dr Aruna Prasad 01924 890729
Normanton Health Centre,
Church Lane 01924 327900
Park View Surgery 0844 477 3977
Patience Lane Surgery 01924 890729
WAKEFIELD MDCMain Switchboard 01924 306 090
Anti-Social Behaviour 0845 8 506 506
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UTILITIESElectricity (Emergencies
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Gas (Emergencies) 0800 111999
Water (Enquiries) 0845 1242424
TRANSPORTTraveline 0870 608 2608
Rail Enquiries 0845 748 4950
Metro Bus 0113 245 7676
Doncaster Airport 01302 801 010
Leeds Bradford Airport 0113 250 9696
Manchester Airport 0161 489 3000
Useful Telephone NumbersCARE LINESNSPCC 24 hr Helpline 0808 800 5000
RSPCA 24 hr Advice 0870 555 5999
Childline 0800 1111
Citizen’s Advice Bureau 0870 120 2450
Samaritans 0845 790 9090
Age Concern Info Line 0800 009 966
SOCIAL & LEISURENormanton Swimming Pool 01924 302 475
Martin Frobisher / Alice Bacon
Centre / Normanton Library 01924 302 525
Altofts Library 01924 302 470
The Royal British Legion 01924 263 711
Cineworld Cinemas 0871 220 8000
Showcase Birstall 0871 220 1000
Xscape Castleford 0871 220 3221
Barnsley Metrodome 01226 730 060
Wakefield Theatre 01924 211 311
Wakefield Tourist Info Centre 0845 601 8353
SCHOOLSAltofts Junior School 01924 302430
Freeston Business and
Enterprise College 01924 302560
Lee Brigg Infant School 01924 302515
Martin Frobisher Infant School 01924 302520
Normanton All Saints CE
Infant School 01924 302540
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Primary School 01924 302555
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