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Nov/Dec 2014 Issue No. 11

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ELECTRIC GATE SPECIALIST Walton, Wakefield.

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Editor’s letter...

Panto season is nearly upon us, Oh no it isn’t…. Oh yes it is! Sorry, I just couldn’t resist! This year, Doncaster Race Course will he hosting its first ever Pantomime, Peter Pan.

You can win a family ticket by e-mailing me your name and address, the competition details are on this page, good luck!

Congratulations to the winners of last month’s Trophy Post, Lesley Hurworth from Haxey, Mr Kielty from Branton, Michael Mowbray from Pontefract and Sue Young from Sprotbrough. We hope you all had an enjoyable and lucky day at the races!

We are looking for some new delivery people to help distribute the Arrow in Sandal. If you would like to earn a few extra pennies and have a few hours to spare a month, please contact me on the details below.

The deadline for the December issue for advertising and articles is Wednesday 19th November. The December Arrow will be delivered by the last weekend in November.

Best Wishes Michelle Sidebottom

Tel: 01302 534256 / 07795 387937 Email: michelle@arrowpublications.co.uk

www.arrowpubliations.co.uk

Carolyn, Julie & Michelle

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TEL ANTON 07946 368 913

P.A.L. FABRICATIONS

Gates (Automated) * Railings Staircases * Structural Steel

Advertise your business here for £15 plus VAT

Call Michelle 07795387937 / 01302534256

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Christmas Open Day

Sunday 7th December 10am—3pm

Call in for mince pies & mulled wine whilst browsing our Christmas delights!

Open every Sunday in December until Christmas 10am to 3pm

You can now order your Christmas Wreaths, Garlands,

Door Garlands and Table Decorations.

We are now using some exciting new suppliers who offer unusual

gifts for Christmas and around the home, please call in to view.

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Come and join in the fun with

Pontefract Parkrun

What is Pontefract Parkrun?

It is a 5km run - it's you against the clock.

When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am.

Where is it? It's run in Pontefract Racecourse.

See the website page for more details. www.parkrun.org.uk/Pontefract/

What does it cost to join in? Nothing - it's free! but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. You will be issued with a barcode, don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode every time you run

If you forget it, you won't get a time.

How fast do I have to be? We all run for our own enjoyment.

Please come along and join in whatever your pace!

Pontefract parkrun needs you! It is entirely organised by volunteers

email pontefracthelpers@parkrun.com to help.

We're friendly! Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in Primo's at the nearby

Xscape - please come and join us!

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Well I don’t care, Here at Bentleys we have been planning Christmas since August. We love Christmas and we’ve always been big kids at heart and what we have found is Christmas generally brings out the best in people; opening doors, letting you out at junctions and there always seems to be a little more friendliness in the air. That paragraph may have sounded a bit like the start to a church sermon but that’s not what we wanted to chat to you about, no, we would like to explain the mythical Christmas tree… the various types, how to care for one and to let you know how much difference having a real Christmas tree in a house can make.

How Many Varieties? Firs are by far the most popular due to the great fragrance and very low needle drop and also, in my opinion, they are the most stunning if you buy a premium grade one! Never buy less quality than Premium grade. Within this family are Nordman and Fraser. The Fraser is a lovely tree but more than likely you will come across Nordman Fir trees. The Nordman has the perfect Christmas tree shape, has very low needle drop (depending on the quality) and they smell fantastic. Spruce is the old style of tree, which has quite sharp needles and does drop its needles a lot. Spruce comes in White, Norway and the stunning Blue Spruce. Our advice is only use a Spruce outside unless it is potted.

What to Check When Buying Firstly is the tree “Premium” grade. This is the best grade. If the seller says it’s a First, or Grade A, Standard etc etc then its NOT Premium grade and beware. Not wanting to bore you but the more trees that are grown in a field means higher profits for the grower but weaker and not as well formed trees. Premium grade trees have more room to grow naturally but therefore the tree grower gets less trees from that field and so they are more expensive but they are a “Happy Tree” that has been allowed to grow strong with a lot of light and so on. This is why you should only buy the best grade tree. Lets not get to the 24th and have a shabby looking tree!

Does Watering A Cut Tree Make a Difference? The simple answer is YES. If you have a screw up stand then cut off the first inch or so of the trunk so the tree can drink. Then use a stand that holds water. If you use a drilled system that we use here at Bentleys then no need to cut the trunk. All you do is sit the tree on one of our specially designed pin stands (that hold water) and your tree is up in 30 seconds. The new drilled system is the best system in the world. Fast to put your tree up, perfectly straight in 30 seconds and ensures the tree can take on the water. A real Christmas tree makes a great difference to a house at Christmas. Choosing your tree is a lovely event and a great tradition. Decorating the tree with the kids or together with a glass of your favourite tipple is the start of a magical time and a great Christmas tree gives real soul to a house. We have over 700 Premium grade trees all-undercover, set out in our famous Christmas forests. We can add fairy dust to your tree for free, free local delivery, free tree transport bag, sweets for the kids, make it a tradition and have a very merry Bentleys Christmas.

Bentleys of Pontefract, Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF8 4HW

01977 277 525. Check us out on Facebook – bentleysofpontefract or www.bigbentleys.co.uk

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P a u l B r o w n ___________________________________________________________________________

All types of work considered

Professional & Reliable

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Telephone Paul on: 07910 830057 01924 249701

Decorating Carpentry Joinery Bathrooms Kitchens

Plastering Tiling Basic Plumbing Flooring Door Hanging

Wakefield Road Safety Dog Club

Meets Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30 to 9.30

in the 23rd Wakefield Scout Hall (behind Sandal Methodist Church)

No joining fee or obligation... just £2.50 per dog per night.

All ages, all breeds welcome.

For more information contact Walter Turek on 01924 332762,

or find us on Facebook, or website http://www.wakefielddogtraining.co.uk/

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