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2008-08-05 Garforth Builder Morgan Ashurst Enjoy Good Results |
Garforth based builder Morgan Ashurst, part of the Morgan Sindall Group, have secured a number of contracts in the public sector and expect to see further wins in the coming year as the government continue to invest in health and education based capital projects. |
2008-07-31 Ginetta Roaring Ahead in Garforth |
Ginetta are building hundreds of their sports cars at their new 72 thousand sq ft factory in Garforth. Their first anniversary has seen the launch of their new G50 model and strong demand for their G20 and G20 coupe models. The move to Garforth has enabled Ginetta to refine its design and manufacturing processes and take on 30 more skilled engineers. |
2008-07-23 Undertaker Celebrates Two Hundred Years |
Funeral Directors G.E.Hartley celebrate their 200th anniversary this year. The company was founded in Thorner in 1808 and has a chapel of rest and offices in Garforth. |
2008-07-16 Morgan Ashurst Try to Keep Kids Off Building Sites |
Garforth based construction company Morgan Ashurst is urging parents and teachers to ensure that youngsters are made aware of the dangers of playing on building sites. The company regularly organises safety awareness sessions at schools. |
2008-07-11 Masternaut Three X Help the Aged |
A tea dance for pensioners will be held on 14th July at Sherburn White Rose FC from 2pm till 4pm. Sponsored by Masternaut Three X the Aberford based vehicle tracking company, all monies will go to Help the Aged. For more details ring Christine Blease on 0161 4947887 |
2008-06-27 Emsleys Brighten Up Lotherton Hall |
A team of volunteers from Emsleys has spent 8 hours painting 130 metres of wrought iron railings in the gardens of Lotherton Hall as part of a Business in the Community initiative. Emsleys has offices in Kippax, Garforth and Sherburn. |
2008-06-11 Garforth Tanker Manufacturer Sold |
Garforth based TCL Transport Engineers Ltd has been bought by the Glasgow based Turner Group for an undisclosed sum. |
2008-06-10 South Milford Tax Company Wins National Award |
Gilbert Tax, a South Milford based tax investigations specialist has won the prestigious National Best Tax Investigation Team award at the LexisNexis Taxation Awards, beating tough competition from a number of large national companies. The company was founded in 2004 by Scott Gilbert and Kim Rayfield. |
2008-05-29 New Manager for Kippax Housing Development |
Cala Homes (Yorkshire) have appointed Mark Lang to oversee the construction of a development of 21 homes at Maplefields on Leeds Road Kippax. |
2008-05-29 Masternaut Three X workers offered smoke-free bonus |
Smokers are being offered a cash bonus to quit the habit by Masternaut Three X, who will also give money to a cancer charity if the employee gives up puffing away.Ten workers at the vehicle-tracking company in Aberford have signed up for the scheme with the aim of remaining smoke-free until 31 December.
Smokers who light up ten or more cigarettes daily can join the scheme.The company will pay £1,250 to each worker who remains smoke-free until 31 December and will also donate the same amount per employee to Cancer Research.To qualify employees must sign a pledge to say they will be honest about their achievements.
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2008-04-30 Genix launch GENCARE Cosmetics |
A survey by Yorkshire dentistry chain Genix Healthcare revealed that the number of Brits undergoing teeth-whitening treatment in a bid to get a Hollywood smile is at an all-time high. One in ten people have now had their teeth whitened and that figure is set to soar over the next 12 months. 72% of people in Leeds and 59% of people in Sheffield already buy whitening toothpaste. Plus, 71% of Leeds people either have had or would consider tooth whitening treatments, while the figure for Sheffield is 60%. The statistics showed that a quarter of Brits hate their teeth and almost half of people admit that their bad teeth affects their confidence. Two thirds of people blamed the constant stream of pictures of celebrities with perfect white smiles for increasing the pressure to have good teeth.
Katrina Hardy, Operations Director of Genix Healthcare said: ''So many people hate their teeth - even more than the size of their bottoms. The way your teeth look can have a direct effect on a person's confidence levels. By changing stained, crooked or broken teeth, it can really open up someone's face and give them the confidence to smile, as well as enhancing their career prospects and love life too. We want to give as many people as possible access to cosmetic dentistry that is affordable, without compromising on quality, so we launched GENCARE Cosmetics in addition to GENCARE, our pay-as-you-go scheme for routine dental care that is comparable to NHS prices. We even offer an interest free loan, so that people can spread the payments without boosting the cost. We want Britain to smile with confidence!”
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2008-04-29 Morgan Est Support Sherburn Gala |
Infrastructure services company Morgan Est,based at Fenton Lane Sherburn, is providing transport and volunteers to help on Sherburn Gala day as part of its commitment to supporting community events and activities. |
2008-04-28 Garforth Town form Training Link with Thomas Danby College |
Thomas Danby College and Garforth Town have announced a partnership to help the young players at the club combine their training with full time education. For more details call Ricard Sutherland 07518 183639. |
2008-04-27 Genix introduce the GENCARE pay-as-you-go pricing scheme |
Garforth dentist Genix have introduced the GENCARE pay-as-you-go pricing scheme,the first of its kind and exclusive to Genix Healthcare. With no monthly fee, GENCARE follows the NHS pricing band structure and is comparable to the cost of NHS treatment (as shown below); effectively, patients get the benefit of private dental treatment without paying private prices – a blessing for those struggling to find an NHS dentist. Fees – Band 1 is 25 pounds (NHS 16.20), Band 2 is 60 pounds (NHS 44.60) and band 3 is 240 pounds (NHS 198.00). |
2008-04-17 Cancer Charity Event at Best Western Milford Hotel |
BW Milford Hotel are holding a charity dinner with a Caribbean theme in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research. Children from South Milford Primary school have helped chef Chris Baxter to design the menu. The dinner and charity auction, which includes a 3 course meal and a steel band, takes place at 7pm on 20th June. Tickets are 29.50 from 01977 681800 |
2008-04-08 Garforth Housebuilder Leads Way |
The Yorkshire division of Irish buiding group McInerney Holdings, located in Garforth, is making a significant contribution to the group's growth in the UK according to the financial results for year ending 31st december 2007. |
2008-03-31 Garforth Soccer School Signs Big Deal in Middle East |
Local businessman Simon Clifford, owner of the Futebol de Salao and Socatots football training schools has agreed a new franchise deal with a Kuwaiti consortium. The franchise deal covers 15 countries in the region and is understood to be worth nearly £500,000 a year to Clifford's soccer empire. |
2008-03-26 Best Western Baths at Milford Hotel |
Milford Hotel has completed a 4 star upgrade of every bathroom in its 44 bedrooms. The final phase of the modernisation plan, due to complete in July, will involve a deluxe facelift of 10 of its larger rooms. Some of these rooms will be available in June. |
2008-01-23 Million Pound Investment in Swillington Company Completed |
Ferro Monk Systems Ltd of Swillington, a leading drainage and sewer specialist have completed a one million pound investment in offices and plant following a major fire last year. |
2008-01-18 Mill Farm Fine Foods Store to Open in South Milford |
Local businesswoman Lara Layton will open the former High Street village shop in South Milford at 9am on 19th January. The store has been totally renovated and will specialise in stocking local produce. Hours of business are 7:30am till 7:30pm. |
2007-12-20 New Look at Sue Ryder Shop in Garforth |
The Sue Ryder charity has unveiled its new-look shop on Main Street, Garforth. The premises were officially opened by Councillor Dobson. The charity supports sufferers from multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, brain injury and cancer. If you want to volunteer or make a donation ring Jane or Barbara on 2864084 |
2007-12-11 Milford Hotel Sells Christmas Card For Charity |
Best Western Milford Hotel are selling a Christmas card designed by local school children and donating all proceeds to their adopted charity Yorkshire Cancer research. The card was designed by Kirsten Allison from South Milford County Primary School. |
2007-11-11 Garforth Consultancy Wins Marketing Consultant of the Year award |
Kirsty Cowan has won the MCA Marketing Consultant of the Year Award. Kirsty works as group business director for Garforth based Brand Consultancy Propaganda. |
2007-11-08 Prosperis Raise 2100 Pounds for CancerCharity |
Garforth based financial advisers Prosperis have raised 2100 pounds for the Cavendish Cancer Care Centre by holding a golf tournament for staff and clients at Sand Moor golf club. |
2007-11-01 BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR HELPING CHILDREN IN NEED. Get a new dentist in Leeds & Genix Healthcare donates! |
Genix Healthcare is donating £1 to Children in Need for each new GENCARE patient booking an appointment at its dental clinics, from 5-16 November 07, including the ones in Garforth, Morley and East Park in Leeds.
The company has been filling the gap between NHS and private dentistry since 2005, and cares for the teeth of approximately 80,000 NHS patients, reducing the waiting list for NHS dentists by several thousands. Now, its 13 UK clinics will also be helping Children in Need while giving people healthy teeth and beautiful smiles.
As well as welcoming NHS patients, where capacity allows, GENCARE is offered to provide a unique, affordable alternative to NHS dentistry with a pay-as-you-go payment scheme, rather than a monthly payment plan. GENCARE is exclusive to Genix Healthcare, a Leeds-based company that is expanding rapidly in the dental sector.
Genix Healthcare’s state-of-the-art clinics also provide a full range of cosmetic dental treatments, including tooth whitening, professional AIR-FLOW cleaning, porcelain veneers, crowns and dentures, plus a Fresh Breath Clinic and wrinkle reduction treatments.
So, whether you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of UK people seeking an NHS dentist or you’d like treat yourself to cosmetic dental treatment, book a GENCARE appointment between 5th and 16th November to ensure you contribute to Children in Need.
More information is available by calling one of your local clinics:
WEST YORKSHIRE - Genix Healthcare Garforth Dental Clinic, Leeds – 0113 286 6133
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2007-10-24 350,000 Pound Grant Programme Available in West Yorkshire |
The Caird Bardon Community Programme’s latest funding round has now opened. There is up to £350,000 available to projects within 10 miles of the Caird Bardon Limited Landfill Site in Peckfield near Garforth. Successful projects will be awarded between £5,000 and £50,000, although exceptional projects within 3 miles of the landfill site could be awarded up to £125,000. The closing date is Friday 21 December and all applications will be managed by GrantScape, an environmental and community charity.
For further details please visit the grant section at www.grantscape.org.uk or alternatively please contact Matt Young on 01908 545780 for an informal discussion.
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2007-10-23 Enhance Dental Clinic Boost for Local Musicians |
Mark and Shirley Hanson, from the Enhance dental clinic in Main Street, Garforth have given £1,000 to the Community College based Musicability charity to purchase a new bass clarinet for its members to use. |
2007-10-10 Micklefield Curry House Supports Cancer Appeal |
Jamal Miah, owner of the brand new Shobuj Bangla takeaway at Great North Road in Micklefield has promised to donate 60 percent of his takings next monday night to the Yorkshire Evening Posts Yorkshire Cancer Centre appeal. |
2007-10-03 Milford Hotel Holds Charity Styling Seminar for Yorkshire Cancer Research |
Best Western Milford Hotel is to hold a Styling Seminar, hosted by celebrity stylist Bradley Taylor on 10th October in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research. Tickets cost 25 pounds, call 01977 681800 |
2007-09-22 Aberford Firm Leads Way in Reducing Vehicle Carbon Footprint |
Aberford based vehicle tracking specialist Masternaut's new GreenerFleet product is specifically designed to reduce carbon emissions by monitoring the performance of vehicles, drivers and routes. |
2007-09-15 Dumouchel Reaches Baker of the Year Final |
Garforth baker Thierry Dumouchel has reached the final of the 2007 Baking Industry Baker of the Year contest to be held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 17th September. |
2007-09-02 Rocol Lubricants Hold Golf Day for St Gemmas |
A golf day at Oulton Hall, organised by Rocol Lubricants of Swillington, raised 1000 pounds for St Gemmas Hospice. |
2007-07-31 Yorkshire Bank Supports St Marys Youth Theatre Group |
Yorkshire Bank has given Garforth based St Mary's Youth Theatre 500 pounds to buy new costumes. The money was provided through the Staff Volunteer Programme, a company scheme for bank employees who are involved with community groups. Diane Dutton, who has worked for the bank for 16 years is costume mistress for the group. |
2007-07-26 McInerney Homes Sponsors Garforth Parish Church Cricket Club |
The Yorkshire division of McInerney Homes has provided Garforth Parish Church cricket club with new shirts for season 2007/08. The company’s offices are opposite the team’s cricket pitch on Green Lane.
Sales and Marketing Manager Marie Fletcher said they were delighted to be official sponsor for the club and wished the team well for the coming season.
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2007-06-27 Kids score a soccer winner at dentists
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Kids who visit the Genix Healthcare Dental Clinic at Garforth, Morley and East Leeds have something to smile about - they’re being given football match tickets!
Children who visit the clinic for an appointment will receive a ticket to watch local football heroes Garforth Town Football Club who have recently broken records with their promotion to the Unibond. The electric atmosphere currently at the Genix Healthcare Stadium will now be even better when teams like FC United bring their support to Town.
It’s all part of Genix Healthcare’s three year partnership deal with Garforth Town.
Genix Healthcare’s Operations Director, Katrina Hardy, says: "Leeds is a fantastic city which has many individual communities within it. At Genix Healthcare we are becoming part of these communities by taking care of their dental needs - in particular Garforth, East Park and Morley. It makes great sense for us to help bring the different communities together and to encourage our young patients to get involved in getting behind Garforth Town FC. It really is a great family day out."
‘The future of football in England lies in the young people of today.’ says Garforth Town’s General Manager, George Williams. ‘We are very excited to be working with Genix Healthcare to encourage children to come along to Garforth matches and will make the experience lots of fun for them with drums, horns and lots of chanting.’.
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2007-06-14 Milford Hotel Staff Run for Charity |
Eight members of staff from Best Western Milford Hotel are taking part in the 10k Run4All race around Leeds on Sunday 24th June, raising funds for Yorkshire Cancer Relief. |
2007-06-11 Car Manufacturer Moves to Garforth |
Sports and kit car manufacturer Ginetta is moving production of its cars to a new 72 thousand sq ft factory at Garforth. There are plans to increase production to 300 cars a year. |
2007-05-31 New Chef at the Milford |
The Best Western Milford Hotel has appointed Daniel Simpson as senior chef de partie. Previously Daniel was head chef at the Three Hares at Bilborough. |
2007-05-30 New Boutique on Main Street |
The grand opening of Shelleys Boutique, 103 Main Street, Garforth takes place on Saturday 2nd June. The new store provides ladies, mens and childrens designer clothing. |
2007-03-31 Yorkshire Breakfast at the Milford |
Best Western Milford Hotel have introduced a Yorkshire breakfast menu sourced from best quality local produce. Guests at the Watermill Restaurant will be able to enjoy award winning local sausages, honey preserves and kippers. |
2007-03-21 New Chemist Opens on Main Street Garforth |
Cohens Chemist has opened a shop at 10 Main Street Garforth. Cohens Chemist was established in 1980 and is now one of Britain's leading pharmacy chains with over 60 branches. The branches are based in the Northwest, Yorkshire and North Wales located mainly in the community and in health centres. |
2007-01-26 Leeds Coop Raise 36 thousand pounds for British Heart Foundation
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Leeds Cooperative Society employees from all branches have managed to raise £36,448 for the British Heart Foundation through raffles, sponsored events, dressdown days and a charity ball. BHF complimented Leeds Coop on being a fantastic partner.
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2006-11-21 Dental Clinic short-listed for The Dentistry Awards 2006
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Leeds-based dental company Genix Healthcare has been short-listed for an award in The Dentistry Awards 2006. Genix Healthcare is an expanding company which operates a chain of dental clinics in Leeds, Doncaster, Sheffield and Teesside. Its dental clinic in Sheffield has been short-listed for the Best New Practice award only three months after its official opening. These regional awards, launched this year by the Dentistry magazine, recognise outstanding individuals, teams and practices that have an active interest in continuing professional development and staying at the top of the dental profession.
Kiveton Park Dental Clinic was transformed by Genix Healthcare, with an investment of over £150,000, in to a new state of the art dental clinic, providing patients with all the latest treatments, in a matter of months. For around 10,000 residents it’s the only dental practice in the area looking after their dental healthcare needs. The practice went from a single surgery to a three surgery practice resulting in increased capacity to take on new patients.
The awards judging panel consists of top members of the profession including dentists, hygienists, and practice managers who will be looking to decide who is the Best Practice, Best Team Member and Best New Practice in the North East and Yorkshire. The winners will be announced at The Dentistry Awards Ceremony on Friday 8th December at the Athena, Leicester. The UK has been divided into 10 regions and once the winners for each region have been decided the winners have a chance at being named overall UK Best!
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2006-11-11 Local Undertakers Support Poppy Appeal |
Kippax funeral director Wm Dodgson and Garforth funeral director GE Hartley have dressed their windows to support the Poppy Appeal. |
2006-10-20 Planning Permission Granted for Makins Caravans.
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On Thursday 19th October 2006 the formal decision to allow the appeal and grant planning permission for the installation of water, foul sewage and electricity services at lands of Makins, Sturton Grange, Garforth, Leeds in accordance with the terms of the application Ref P/33/1/05/FU dated 21st December 2004 was granted.
The planning inspector stated “it is in my view that the development is not contrary to either national or local green belt policies and it is not inappropriate in the green belt”
The caravans will return to the site in April 2007 for use by the seasonal workers. Makins will continue to manage and supervise a successful agricultural site.
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2006-10-11 Availability for new NHS and private dental patients in Leeds
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Genix Healthcare Ltd is providing a major boost to dental health care in the Garforth area by offering an extra 2,000 NHS and private patient places.
Genix Healthcare, the main sponsor of Garforth Town AFC, has completed an extensive refurbishment project of its flagship dental clinic in Garforth, Leeds, costing in excess of £200,000.
The dental practice, formerly known as Moore and Nutt, located on 54 Main Street, was acquired by Genix Healthcare Ltd as part of its intensive growth and expansion plans to own and operate dental clinics across the UK.
The state of the art dental clinic in Garforth has seen complete modernisation and includes two additional surgeries, bringing it to a total of four. The refurbishment also includes new décor, a larger waiting area for the comfort of patients, a new fully computerised reception, and a sterilisation unit for complete hygiene throughout the clinic.
Katrina Hardy, Operations Manager for Genix Healthcare, says: ‘Genix Healthcare is looking after the dental needs and requirements of the local community by providing dentistry which is accessible and affordable. We are delighted that we are able to offer more patients dental health care by doubling the size of the clinic. Whatever their needs, whether it’s routine dental care or cosmetic dentistry such as tooth whitening, our Garforth clinic will be able to provide them with the full range of NHS and private dental treatments and services.’
To book an appointment with Genix Healthcare Garforth Dental Clinic call 0113 286 6133.
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2006-09-22 Sherburn Coop Team Transform Garden |
Sixteen members of staff at the Coop foodstore in Sherburn, including Manager Phil Scott, have transformed an overgrown garden at Sherburn Hungate Primary School into a pleasant garden area for the enjoyment of the pupils at the school |
2006-08-09 The Hair Studio joins Yorkshire’s Biggest Tea Break |
The Hair Studio, in Sherburn in Elmet joined Yorkshire’s Biggest Tea Break, last week by hosting a tea break at The Hair Studio, throughout the day on Friday 5th August in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research (YCR). YCR is the UK’s largest regional medical research charity, which funds pioneering research into the cause and cure of a variety of cancers. YCR scientists and clinicians are among the world leaders in the fight against cancer. The expertise in Yorkshire means that cancer sufferers all over the world have access to some of the best treatments and therapies.
The Hair Studio, of 3 Finkle Street raised a total of £100 for Yorkshire Cancer Research by joining Yorkshire’s Biggest Tea Break. Owner of The Hair Studio, Liz Helme donated a £1 from each hair treatment and her staff, which included three stylists, two beauticians and two full-time trainees, all helped to raise the total amount by baking cakes and selling them to customers for 50p a slice.
Owner, Liz Helme commented: “Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day. We welcomed over 50 customers who all took part in Yorkshire’s Biggest Tea Break and I would like to thank them all for their generous contributions”.
Yorkshire Cancer Research relies almost entirely on donations and has a network of about 50 voluntary committees who dedicate their time and energy into raising money for the charity. It’s fundraising initiatives such as Yorkshire’s Biggest Tea Break that help us to move one step closer to eradicating cancer. If you would like to join Yorkshire’s Biggest Tea Break and help make a difference please call Steve on 01423 501 269 today
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2006-04-23 Darnton Ceramic Tilers to Raise £5000 for Guide Dog |
Garforth based Darnton Ceramic Tilers, together with their sponsors Ardex UK, are organising a 5 a side football tournament at Goal Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Road. To sign up for the tournament or simply make a donation, contact Maggie Wright on 0113 2870033 |
2006-04-13 Academy of Dance Studio La Pointe Exam Success
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Students at the Studio La Pointe Academy of Dance are celebrating exceptional high marks in the Royal Academy of Dance winter examinations. Out of 25 students, 21 achieved distinctions |
2006-03-23 St Gemmas Shop Opens on Main Street |
St Gemmas Hospice has opened a shop at 45 Main Street and hopes to raise £75,000 in its first year. The hospice s located at Moortown and provides care and support for local people with life threatening illnesses |
2006-03-02 Noori Restaurant Wins Quality Award |
The Noori Indian Cuisine Restaurant, Main Street, Garforth has been awarded a Quality Food Online Award for exceptional cuisine and outstanding customer service |
2006-01-11 Leeds Co-operative Opens its 19th Foodstore on Garforth Main Street
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The 3,000 square-foot store has created more than 20 new jobs. The store will be open 7 days a week from 7am to 11pm, providing a new onsite bakery, organic and Fairtrade products, fresh, frozen and chilled food ranges, beers, wines, spirits, newspapers and magazines. |
