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The Copper Beech Club
A warm welcome awaits everyone at The Copper Beech Club. The new Club has been open for 10 years and has
all the modern facilities necessary to provide every comfort for members. There is easy access for the disabled, via a lift, and children are allowed into the Club (supervised by parents/guardians) on Saturday and Sunday Lunchtimes.
WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENTMonday Night - Modern & Sequence DancingTuesday Night - Line Dancing with JeansceneWednesday Night - Cash Bingo in the lounge
Thursday Night - Quiz and Play Your Cards Right
in the lounge
FACILITIESEasy Access for the Disabled via lift
Comfortable Members LoungeGames Room with full size Snooker Tables,
Pool Table, Table Bowls, Darts, Dominos and CardsLarge Function Room Available for Hire
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT &FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Friday 28th May - Soul ProviderAdmission for None Members £2 per person
Scarborough Trip Saturday 3rd July
Ripon Race Trip Saturday 14th August
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE TELEPHONE THE
CLUB ON 01274 584091OR LOG ON TO OUR WEBSITE AT
www.copperbeechclub.co.uk
NORTHGATE, BAILDON BD17 6JZ TEL: 01274 584091
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The Baildon in Bloom committee has
been very busy over the last six weeks,
getting ready for judgement day when
the Yorkshire in Bloom judges are due
into the village as part of their spring
judging programme. Working parties
had been arranged, usually on a Sunday
afternoon between 2pm and 4pm, to
work on the more needy areas around
the village.
From past experiences the committee realises that the judges mark on their clipboards in red for anything in favour and in black for anything they don’t like, such as litter around the village, untidy gardens, hedges in need of trimming and especially hedges overhanging the footpath, all of these could score a black mark. The weather had been of great concern due to all the ice, snow and frost,
especially as tubs, beds and planters had been planted up in the worst winter since Adam was a lad! One big disappointment was the slow growth of the 3,000 daffodil bulbs that were planted in October and November...we all thought they had gone down to Australia they were so slow to show! But there was no need to worry as we had a wonderful display with a ‘host of golden daffodils’ for spring, and they were just at their best when the judges arrived in the afternoon of Monday 19th April. The day started out very wet and cold but fortunately it cleared in the afternoon just as the judges arrived. We never know what notes the judges write on their clipboards as they hold them very close to their chests. They will follow the same procedure again when they arrive in July for the summer judging and we will not get to know how Baildon has done until
September when the results are announced...it is a long time to keep your fingers crossed!However, it is all worthwhile as the time in between gives the Baildon in Bloom committee the chance to make some improvements to Baildon in general, all helping to build up pride in our village. Thank you to everyone involved who has taken time to help make Baildon a village we are proud to live in. The Baildon in Bloom committee are also pleased to announce that preparations are being made for the next Wacky Scarecrow Walk on Saturday 11th September 2010. Application forms will shortly be available in shops around the village, a fine day has already been ordered for the event. So put on your thinking caps and have a go!
Baildon in Bloom Update by Ron Bairstow
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Glossy hair, glowing skin and a good figure. You may look like a picture of health but research findings just released show we are turning into a nation that values fast fix make-up and quick fix solutions above health care.
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Glossy hair, glowing skin and a good figure. You may look like a picture of health but research findings just released show we are turning into a nation that values fast fix make-up and quick fix solutions above health care.
The new research from Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing, to launch its new ‘Health Score’, focused on people’s perceptions of looking healthy compared to their actual internal levels of health, with surprising results. In the new research over 2,500 people were asked to identify the healthiest person from two images – one showing a slim woman and the other a slightly rounded man. Nearly two thirds of people in the North got it wrong, choosing the slim woman whose health score was lower, and so revealing that, of those who expressed an opinion, [63%] believe a “healthy” appearance means that you are healthy on the inside too. Worryingly nearly half [43%] of people questioned in the North admitted that they judged people’s health levels by their looks alone, with a huge [77%] of those questioned stating glowing skin
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Spring is the perfect time for homeowners to get their house in order and this usually includes the one job that is constantly over-looked... the over-worked oven!
Even the most enthusiastic of Spring cleaners fi nd donning rubber gloves and tackling the oven one of the most loathed household chores, and if people are not thorough with their oven cleaning, fat and food can cause future problems which could result in an oven fi re and it’s also a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and germs.This is where Ovenu comes to the rescue! Owner, Richard Greenwood, runs the local franchise of Ovenu, the UK’s most prestig-ious oven cleaning company, and his is a true family business as four of his team of six oven
cleaning technicians are members of his family. Richard said: “People don’t realise that the more you use your oven the more debris and grease starts to build up and this can affect its effi ciency. Remnants of food could still be lurking in the oven, hiding behind the panels, behind the fan cover or even dribbling over the heating elements in those hard to reach places.” The whole Ovenu process takes around three hours and leaves the oven, hob and exterior in immaculate condition. So call Richard today to arrange for that most hated cleaning job to be taken care of so that you don’t have to!
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Bingley Fine Food Festival 2010This year’s fi ne food festival brought fl avours from different parts of the world to Bingley Market Square over Easter.
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Two years ago, Louise Pickles from Baildon, started a petition campaign amongst the local residents of the village to save Towngate Rooms. Built in 1912 and a much loved historical building, Towngate Rooms has seen many changes over the years and was mainly known as the Liberal Club, as is carved in stone on the front of the building.
The local council wanted to sell the building, which had stood empty for many years and had fallen into a state of disrepair, but Louise had other plans and approached Bradford Council with a view to taking over the lease and transforming it into the wonderful Pickles Delicatessen it has now become. It has taken two years to see the project through to fruition and Louise would like to acknowledge the support she has received throughout from the residents of Baildon, BizFizz, and local MP for Shipley, Philip Davies and the local Councillors, especially John
Cole, who really pushed everything along. Pickles is a new chapter in Louise’s life, having been a nurse for 22 years, but with a passion for good food and cooking, she always knew that she would love to open her own deli style eatery, offering the best cheeses, breads, homemade quiches and cakes, and this is exactly what she has done. After ten weeks of hard slog, Pickles Delicatessen opened its doors to the public on Monday 26th April, with mouth watering displays of locally sourced fayre and good wholesome treats. Louise gets her free range chicken and eggs from Harrogate, her meats from Pately Bridge, a lady in Baildon is baking her scrumptious cupcakes, another lady in Gilstead bakes her tea loaves and her tea is from Taylors’ of Harrogate! The decor and furniture has also been very carefully thought out, as the one primary thought that Louise had was to retain the buildings original character and she has created a beautiful, rustic feel with recycled oak furniture, wooden floors and
giant comfy sofas, making excellent use of the space on each of the two floors, with the deli downstairs and a spacious lounge and eating area upstairs. Upstairs you can while away the time with a snack, a meal, a coffee and homemade cake or a lovely healthy choice from the menu. Then wander downstairs to purchase your favourite cheeses, pickles and homemade cakes and pastries, taking a little bit of Pickles home with you! Baildon has always been the kind of friendly village that attracts visitors on a daily basis, with its abundance of fabulous shops and being home to the Glen Tramway, however, now there is another very good reason to visit more often...Pickles Delicatessen and Louise’s hospitality will not disappoint, I can guarantee you of that!
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The Baildon in Bloom committee has
been very busy over the last six weeks,
getting ready for judgement day when
the Yorkshire in Bloom judges are due
into the village as part of their spring
judging programme. Working parties
had been arranged, usually on a Sunday
afternoon between 2pm and 4pm, to
work on the more needy areas around
the village.
From past experiences the committee realises that the judges mark on their clipboards in red for anything in favour and in black for anything they don’t like, such as litter around the village, untidy gardens, hedges in need of trimming and especially hedges overhanging the footpath, all of these could score a black mark. The weather had been of great concern due to all the ice, snow and frost,
especially as tubs, beds and planters had been planted up in the worst winter since Adam was a lad! One big disappointment was the slow growth of the 3,000 daffodil bulbs that were planted in October and November...we all thought they had gone down to Australia they were so slow to show! But there was no need to worry as we had a wonderful display with a ‘host of golden daffodils’ for spring, and they were just at their best when the judges arrived in the afternoon of Monday 19th April. The day started out very wet and cold but fortunately it cleared in the afternoon just as the judges arrived. We never know what notes the judges write on their clipboards as they hold them very close to their chests. They will follow the same procedure again when they arrive in July for the summer judging and we will not get to know how Baildon has done until
September when the results are announced...it is a long time to keep your fingers crossed!However, it is all worthwhile as the time in between gives the Baildon in Bloom committee the chance to make some improvements to Baildon in general, all helping to build up pride in our village. Thank you to everyone involved who has taken time to help make Baildon a village we are proud to live in. The Baildon in Bloom committee are also pleased to announce that preparations are being made for the next Wacky Scarecrow Walk on Saturday 11th September 2010. Application forms will shortly be available in shops around the village, a fine day has already been ordered for the event. So put on your thinking caps and have a go!
Baildon in Bloom Update by Ron Bairstow
26 Life & Leisure
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The Baildon in Bloom committee has
been very busy over the last six weeks,
getting ready for judgement day when
the Yorkshire in Bloom judges are due
into the village as part of their spring
judging programme. Working parties
had been arranged, usually on a Sunday
afternoon between 2pm and 4pm, to
work on the more needy areas around
the village.
From past experiences the committee realises that the judges mark on their clipboards in red for anything in favour and in black for anything they don’t like, such as litter around the village, untidy gardens, hedges in need of trimming and especially hedges overhanging the footpath, all of these could score a black mark. The weather had been of great concern due to all the ice, snow and frost,
especially as tubs, beds and planters had been planted up in the worst winter since Adam was a lad! One big disappointment was the slow growth of the 3,000 daffodil bulbs that were planted in October and November...we all thought they had gone down to Australia they were so slow to show! But there was no need to worry as we had a wonderful display with a ‘host of golden daffodils’ for spring, and they were just at their best when the judges arrived in the afternoon of Monday 19th April. The day started out very wet and cold but fortunately it cleared in the afternoon just as the judges arrived. We never know what notes the judges write on their clipboards as they hold them very close to their chests. They will follow the same procedure again when they arrive in July for the summer judging and we will not get to know how Baildon has done until
September when the results are announced...it is a long time to keep your fingers crossed!However, it is all worthwhile as the time in between gives the Baildon in Bloom committee the chance to make some improvements to Baildon in general, all helping to build up pride in our village. Thank you to everyone involved who has taken time to help make Baildon a village we are proud to live in. The Baildon in Bloom committee are also pleased to announce that preparations are being made for the next Wacky Scarecrow Walk on Saturday 11th September 2010. Application forms will shortly be available in shops around the village, a fine day has already been ordered for the event. So put on your thinking caps and have a go!
Baildon in Bloom Update by Ron Bairstow
26 Life & Leisure
As spring approaches, our field workers are busy picking purple sprouting broccoli (psb) for the veg boxes. They’re picking
through a field once a week to keep on top of the crop, but will step this up as we go into April, when psb becomes desperate to go to seed. We’ll need to give up in late April, so intend to make the most of psb while it’s here.
30 years ago, exotic-looking psb was the standard, widely available broccoli, before the meteoric rise of green (calabrese) broccoli. But over the last few years, psb has enjoyed a revival and is one of the few ‘trendy’ vegetables that really lives up to the hype.
A good source of folic acid, calcium, fibre, vitamin A, iron and packed with vitamin C, psb is a great choice health-wise. It’s also easy to cook; simply boil, steam or stir fry. The secret is to avoid the flower becoming mushy before the stem is tender. Try bunching it loosely with a rubber band and standing it upright in an inch of boiling water, asparagus-style.
And don’t just eat the flowers and stems, the leaf is tasty too. Leave on the broccoli spear for cooking, or experiment by using it as an alternative green, wilted
box schemesget colourful with purple sprouting broccoli
Serves 4400g psb
For the hollandaise:250g unsalted butter3 egg yolksjuice of one lemonpinch cayenne pepper1 dsp grain mustard1 tsp tarragon, chopped1 tsp chives, chopped
psb with mustard and tarragon hollandaiseby Jane Baxter
Instructions:Blanch the psb for a few minutes until just cooked. Refresh in cold water. To make the hollandaise, melt the butter slowly in a pan, then remove from the heat. Whisk the egg yolks with the lemon juice and cayenne in a bowl over a pan of simmering water until thick. Add the melted butter a little at a time until it has all been incorporated. Stir in the mustard and herbs and adjust the seasoning. Heat a griddle pan (or barbecue) until very hot and griddle the broccoli, turning until slightly charred. Arrange on a serving dish and drizzle over the hollandaise.
psb with anchoviesby Jane Baxter
Instructions:Cook the psb in salted boiling water for 5 mins. Meanwhile, chop the anchovy fillets. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the garlic and chilli for 1 min. Before the garlic
browns, add the anchovies, remove from the heat and mash with a wooden spoon until they have
almost completely disintegrated. Drain the psb and add to the anchovy
pan. Mix well and cook over a low heat for a further 10 mins, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.
a great side dish with grilled fish or lamb
down into stews, soups and curries.So find some psb and try out Jane
Baxter’s new recipes this month. Look out for these and more in her upcoming Riverford cook book, hitting the shops this spring.
what you might find in your vegbox this monthpotatoes, carrots, onions, purple sprouting broccoli, Jerusalem artichokes, spring greens, leeks, kale, cauliflower, mushrooms
spicy psb pasta sauceby Jane Baxter
Instructions:Toss the breadcrumbs in 2 tsp olive oil and spread on a baking tray. Bake in a hot oven for about 5 mins until golden. Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a shallow pan and add the psb and cauliflower. Stir and leave to cook until the edges brown slightly. Season and stir gently. Soak, rinse and dry the capers then roughly chop and add to the vegetables. Stir carefully. Once the psb and cauliflower are just tender, add a drizzle of olive oil and scatter with the chopped anchovy, garlic, fennel seeds and chilli flakes. Toss well to mix. Cook for 2 more mins and add the parsley and olives. Sprinkle with the toasted breadcrumbs and serve with pasta.
Guy Watson began farming at Riverford in Devon over 20 years ago. He was an organic vegbox pioneer, giving customers the freshest possible seasonal fruit and veg at a fair price to customers and growers. Many of our customers are as passionate about the business as he is; no-one wanted the business to be large-scale. Guy teamed up with ‘sister’ farms who shared his passion and wanted to re-build the connection between grower and consumer.
River Nene was the first sister farm in 2005. From Sacrewell Lodge Farm near Peterborough, we deliver to homes throughout the east of England. River Swale followed in 2007, from Home Farm in North Yorkshire. River Swale supplies
veg boxes across Yorkshire and the North East. Riverford at Norton has since opened, delivering organic veg to homes around the Hampshire area.
Working as a family of farms means we can maintain our commitment to low food miles, local employment and the support of local farmers and keep a close link between grower and consumer. .For more recipes and to join our box scheme visit: www.riverford.co.uk, www.rivernene.co.uk and www.riverswale.co.uk.
about the box scheme
Serves 4
50g fresh breadcrumbs75ml olive oil300g psb, broken into florets300g cauliflower, broken into florets1 tbsp capers4-6 anchovy fillets (optional)6 cloves garlic, chopped½ tsp fennel seedspinch dried chilli flakes1 tbsp parsley, chopped 4 tbsp black olives, chopped
Serves 4500g psb, trimmed5-6 anchovy fillets2 tbsp olive oil2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced½ red chilli, seeded and chopped
As spring approaches, our field workers are busy picking purple sprouting broccoli (psb) for the veg boxes. They’re picking
through a field once a week to keep on top of the crop, but will step this up as we go into April, when psb becomes desperate to go to seed. We’ll need to give up in late April, so intend to make the most of psb while it’s here.
30 years ago, exotic-looking psb was the standard, widely available broccoli, before the meteoric rise of green (calabrese) broccoli. But over the last few years, psb has enjoyed a revival and is one of the few ‘trendy’ vegetables that really lives up to the hype.
A good source of folic acid, calcium, fibre, vitamin A, iron and packed with vitamin C, psb is a great choice health-wise. It’s also easy to cook; simply boil, steam or stir fry. The secret is to avoid the flower becoming mushy before the stem is tender. Try bunching it loosely with a rubber band and standing it upright in an inch of boiling water, asparagus-style.
And don’t just eat the flowers and stems, the leaf is tasty too. Leave on the broccoli spear for cooking, or experiment by using it as an alternative green, wilted
box schemesget colourful with purple sprouting broccoli
Serves 4400g psb
For the hollandaise:250g unsalted butter3 egg yolksjuice of one lemonpinch cayenne pepper1 dsp grain mustard1 tsp tarragon, chopped1 tsp chives, chopped
psb with mustard and tarragon hollandaiseby Jane Baxter
Instructions:Blanch the psb for a few minutes until just cooked. Refresh in cold water. To make the hollandaise, melt the butter slowly in a pan, then remove from the heat. Whisk the egg yolks with the lemon juice and cayenne in a bowl over a pan of simmering water until thick. Add the melted butter a little at a time until it has all been incorporated. Stir in the mustard and herbs and adjust the seasoning. Heat a griddle pan (or barbecue) until very hot and griddle the broccoli, turning until slightly charred. Arrange on a serving dish and drizzle over the hollandaise.
psb with anchoviesby Jane Baxter
Instructions:Cook the psb in salted boiling water for 5 mins. Meanwhile, chop the anchovy fillets. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the garlic and chilli for 1 min. Before the garlic
browns, add the anchovies, remove from the heat and mash with a wooden spoon until they have
almost completely disintegrated. Drain the psb and add to the anchovy
pan. Mix well and cook over a low heat for a further 10 mins, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.
a great side dish with grilled fish or lamb
down into stews, soups and curries.So find some psb and try out Jane
Baxter’s new recipes this month. Look out for these and more in her upcoming Riverford cook book, hitting the shops this spring.
what you might find in your vegbox this monthpotatoes, carrots, onions, purple sprouting broccoli, Jerusalem artichokes, spring greens, leeks, kale, cauliflower, mushrooms
spicy psb pasta sauceby Jane Baxter
Instructions:Toss the breadcrumbs in 2 tsp olive oil and spread on a baking tray. Bake in a hot oven for about 5 mins until golden. Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a shallow pan and add the psb and cauliflower. Stir and leave to cook until the edges brown slightly. Season and stir gently. Soak, rinse and dry the capers then roughly chop and add to the vegetables. Stir carefully. Once the psb and cauliflower are just tender, add a drizzle of olive oil and scatter with the chopped anchovy, garlic, fennel seeds and chilli flakes. Toss well to mix. Cook for 2 more mins and add the parsley and olives. Sprinkle with the toasted breadcrumbs and serve with pasta.
Guy Watson began farming at Riverford in Devon over 20 years ago. He was an organic vegbox pioneer, giving customers the freshest possible seasonal fruit and veg at a fair price to customers and growers. Many of our customers are as passionate about the business as he is; no-one wanted the business to be large-scale. Guy teamed up with ‘sister’ farms who shared his passion and wanted to re-build the connection between grower and consumer.
River Nene was the first sister farm in 2005. From Sacrewell Lodge Farm near Peterborough, we deliver to homes throughout the east of England. River Swale followed in 2007, from Home Farm in North Yorkshire. River Swale supplies
veg boxes across Yorkshire and the North East. Riverford at Norton has since opened, delivering organic veg to homes around the Hampshire area.
Working as a family of farms means we can maintain our commitment to low food miles, local employment and the support of local farmers and keep a close link between grower and consumer. .For more recipes and to join our box scheme visit: www.riverford.co.uk, www.rivernene.co.uk and www.riverswale.co.uk.
about the box scheme
Serves 4
50g fresh breadcrumbs75ml olive oil300g psb, broken into florets300g cauliflower, broken into florets1 tbsp capers4-6 anchovy fillets (optional)6 cloves garlic, chopped½ tsp fennel seedspinch dried chilli flakes1 tbsp parsley, chopped 4 tbsp black olives, chopped
Serves 4500g psb, trimmed5-6 anchovy fillets2 tbsp olive oil2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced½ red chilli, seeded and chopped
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