The latest feature in our Countdown to Christmas campaign.
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10 – Barnsley Chronicle, Friday, November 28, 2008 To advertise telephone (01226) 734666 HO HO HO HO HO HO DON’T FORGET OUR DON’T FORGET OUR SANT SANT A SPECIALS A SPECIALS Everybody gets a present, yes, even Mum, Dad, Grandma and Grandad TRAINS RUNNING 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, 20th & 21st December. Tickets £7.50 BOOKING ESSENTIAL BOOKING ESSENTIAL CALL THE BOOKING OFFICE NOW ON 01226 746746 for more information Elsecar Heritage Railway Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Elsecar E H R E l s e c a a r H e r i t t a g e R a i i l l w a y 10% OFF with this advert *minimum spend £20 Perfect for presents! Perfect for presents! Perfect for presents! Clearview Binoculars, The Old Coach House, 659 Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield WF2 6QG. Telephone: 01924 229787 • Email: [email protected]. • www.clearviewbinoculars.co.uk Here at Clearview we have a large showroom and huge stock of binoculars, telescopes, monoculars and accessories. We’re easy to find, located on the A61, on the edge of the Newmillerdam Country Park giving us excellent views to test the optics. Birdwatching, astronomy, aircraft spotting, sports, general purpose, digiscoping… hundreds of models to suit all budgets and applications. It’s christmas at It’s christmas at It’s christmas at VOTED BEST RESTAURANT IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND (awarded BBBI) 01226 202606 www.dil-raj.co.uk 8-12 High St., Dodworth, Barnsley. A w a rd W in nin g R esta u r a n t Tandoori Restaurant “The Name You Can Trust” Mirron Rahman and Dil Raj staff, pictured with their Best Customer Service Award from Rotherham Chamber of Commerce. Book a Table for 4 and receive £5 OFF* Book a Table for 6 or more and receive £10 OFF* Christmas Bookings Now Being Taken *Valid Sun.-Thurs. til 30-12-08, on production of this advert. Starters and main courses must be ordered. Not valid Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. Open throughout Christmas and New Year. Closed Christmas Day Group Restaurant and Takeaway Probably the best restaurant in Barnsley 77 High Street, Wombwell. Tel. 01226 759988 Every Sunday and Thursday – 6 pm-10.30 pm MEGA BUFFET 13 Course – Eat as much as you like Adults £9.95 – Children under 12 £4.95 Book now and don’t miss out TAKEAWAY SERVICE Sunday-Friday. Free delivery within 3 miles on orders over £12 10% discount for collection only Visit our Restaurants at Church Street, Darton. Telephone 01226 388484 Doncaster Road, Conisborough, Doncaster DN12 4DG Telephone 01709 868660 www.baltipalacegroup.com CHRISTMAS DAY SPECIAL Traditional 3-Course Meal or 3-Course Indian Meal of your choice from the normal menu. Adults £24.95 p.p., Children £10.95 p.p. NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR PRIVATE CHRISTMAS PARTIES. *Afternoon or Evening. *Minimum 20 people for afternoon. Wellthorne Lane, Ingbirchworth 01226 763125. CHRISTMAS AT THE FOUNTAIN INN BOXING DAY 26TH DEC. 08 & NEW YEAR’S DAY 1ST JAN. 09 CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS ONLY £21.95 per person Includes: 3-course meal, disco and novelties. Arrival 7.00pm – Bar closes 1.00am. Dates available: Saturday 6th Dec.; Friday 12th Dec.; Saturday 20th Dec.; Monday 22nd Dec.; Tues. 23rd Dec. JOIN US FOR OUR FAMOUS CARVERY A fine selection of roasted local meats accompanied by homemade Yorkshire puddings, fresh seasonal vegetables and roast and mashed potatoes, complemented by a rich red wine gravy. SERVED 12 noon to 6.00pm – Limited alternative menu also available. 3 Courses £19.95 adults and £9.95 children under 12. BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT MERRY CHRISTMAS Gift idea: Men are notoriously difficult to buy for — here's one unusual idea from English Heritage: a set of shining armour. Advertising feature Giving and receiving gifts is one of the oldest customs ONE of the oldest customs associated with Christmas is giving and receiving presents — it is actually older than the holiday itself. The Romans, for example, cel- ebrated the Saturnalia, a win- ter feast of merrymaking and gift exchanging, on December 17. Two weeks later, on the Roman New Year, houses were decorated with greenery and lights, and gifts were given to children and the poor. As the Germanic tribes of Europe accepted Christianity and began to celebrate Christmas, they also gave gifts. In some countries, such as Italy and Spain, children tradi- tionally do not receive gifts on December 25 but on January 5, the eve of Epiphany. In several northern European nations gifts are given on December 6, which is the feast of St Nicholas, the patron saint of children. This is the time to start shopping! THE Christmas count- down is well underway in Barnsley — the town is dripping in festive lights and late-night shopping has begun. Discerning shoppers will be dreaming of delighting their nearest and dearest as they unwrap a thoughtfully chosen Christmas gift. And if you haven’t started your Christmas buying spree yet, you’d better get your skates on to avoid the nightmarish last-minute rush. Since the start of the autumn, the shops have been stocked up with bright, shiny gifts to tempt us to part with our hard-earned brass, but many of us have been putting off the spending until closer to the time. Worse still, some of us haven’t even applied much thought to what we'll buy our nearest and dearest. Shopping for female friends and relatives is usually quite easy. How many women are there out there who wouldn’t appreciate per- fume or jewellery? But if you can find something a bit original they’ll be thrilled at the thought you’ve put into it. Give some thought to their hobbies and inter- ests. If they like cooking, for example, there’s wide-ranging options, from cookbooks to fancy decorative oil and herb gift sets. Buying for men, howev- er, is a whole different kettle of fish. No wonder they end up with draw- ers full of socks and quirky ties. Again, it’s a good idea to search for something which reflects their hob- bies or interests, such as a sport, their car, or DIY. And most men like gadgets and gizmos — and there’s no shortage of those in today’s tech- nological marketplace. Friends who have just set up home will appreci- ate a housewarming present — so long as you are confident you know their tastes. Trendy can- dle holders, artwork, kitchen gadgets, crock- ery, glassware and linen — the list of ideas goes on and on. £29.95 £7 .95 Christopher Jessop welcomes you to the newly refurbished Mustard Pot overlooking Underbank Reservoir £7 .95 served 12 noon- 9 pm. every Sunday Midhopestones (off Stocksbridge bypass) Sunday Lunch Carvery Beef, Pork, Lamb,Turkey, Honey Roast Gammon, Fresh Salmon, Specials Board,Vegetarian option. Christmas Menu Festive Dinner Christmas Day Lunch New Years Eve Dinner Dance, Boxing Day Lunch, Party Dinner Dance Disco New Years Eve Party Night £29.95 Please ring for details £38 £38 Tel. 01226 761155 Tel. 07717 539853 Be the envy of all your neighbours with our stunning door wreaths and exclusive arrangements – made to order. Cemetery wreaths also available. Express 3 hour delivery. Orders taken for gifts abroad. “ONLY SANTA DELIVERS AS WE DO” Please call on 01226 297518 2A Rotherham Road, Cundy Cross, Barnsley S71 5QR Interflora l
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10 – Barnsley Chronicle, Friday, November 28, 2008 To advertise telephone (01226) 734666
HO HO HOHO HO HODON’T FORGET OURDON’T FORGET OUR
SANTSANTA SPECIALSA SPECIALSEverybody gets a present, yes, evenMum, Dad, Grandma and Grandad
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01226 746746for more information
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Perfect for presents!Perfect for presents!Perfect for presents!Clearview Binoculars, The Old Coach House, 659 Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield WF2 6QG.
CHRISTMAS DAY SPECIALTraditional 3-Course Meal or 3-Course Indian Meal of your
choice from the normal menu.Adults £24.95 p.p., Children £10.95 p.p.
NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR PRIVATE CHRISTMAS PARTIES.*Afternoon or Evening. *Minimum 20 people for afternoon. Wellthorne Lane, Ingbirchworth 01226 763125.
CHRISTMAS AT THE FOUNTAIN INN
BOXING DAY 26TH DEC. 08 & NEW YEAR’S DAY 1ST JAN. 09
CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTSONLY £21.95 per person Includes: 3-course meal, disco and novelties.
JOIN US FOR OUR FAMOUS CARVERYA fine selection of roasted local meats accompanied by homemade Yorkshire
puddings, fresh seasonal vegetables and roast and mashed potatoes, complementedby a rich red wine gravy.
SERVED 12 noon to 6.00pm – Limited alternative menu also available.3 Courses £19.95 adults and £9.95 children under 12.BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Gift idea: Men are notoriously difficult to buy for— here's one unusual idea from EnglishHeritage: a set of shining armour.
Advertising feature
Giving and receiving gifts is one of the oldest customsONE of the oldest customsassociated with Christmas isgiving and receiving presents— it is actually older than theholiday itself.
The Romans, for example, cel-ebrated the Saturnalia, a win-ter feast of merrymaking andgift exchanging, on December17.
Two weeks later, on theRoman New Year, houses weredecorated with greenery andlights, and gifts were given tochildren and the poor.
As the Germanic tribes ofEurope accepted Christianityand began to celebrateChristmas, they also gave gifts.
In some countries, such as
Italy and Spain, children tradi-tionally do not receive gifts onDecember 25 but on January 5,the eve of Epiphany.
In several northern Europeannations gifts are given onDecember 6, which is the feastof St Nicholas, the patron saintof children.
This is the time to start shopping!THE Christmas count-down is well underwayin Barnsley — the townis dripping in festivelights and late-nightshopping has begun.
Discerning shopperswill be dreaming ofdelighting their nearestand dearest as theyunwrap a thoughtfullychosen Christmas gift.
And if you haven’tstarted your Christmasbuying spree yet, you’dbetter get your skates onto avoid the nightmarishlast-minute rush.
Since the start of theautumn, the shops havebeen stocked up withbright, shiny gifts totempt us to part withour hard-earned brass,but many of us havebeen putting off thespending until closer tothe time.
Worse still, some of ushaven’t even appliedmuch thought to whatwe'll buy our nearest anddearest.
Shopping for femalefriends and relatives isusually quite easy.
How many women arethere out there whowouldn’t appreciate per-fume or jewellery?
But if you can find
something a bit originalthey’ll be thrilled at thethought you’ve put intoit.
Give some thought totheir hobbies and inter-ests. If they like cooking,for example, there’swide-ranging options,from cookbooks to fancydecorative oil and herbgift sets.
Buying for men, howev-er, is a whole differentkettle of fish. No wonderthey end up with draw-ers full of socks andquirky ties.
Again, it’s a good ideato search for somethingwhich reflects their hob-bies or interests, such asa sport, their car, or DIY.
And most men likegadgets and gizmos —and there’s no shortageof those in today’s tech-nological marketplace.
Friends who have justset up home will appreci-ate a housewarmingpresent — so long as youare confident you knowtheir tastes. Trendy can-dle holders, artwork,kitchen gadgets, crock-ery, glassware and linen— the list of ideas goeson and on.
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ADVERTORIALFAMILY flooring firm Floormasterinvites customers to sit back and relaxwhile its experienced installers takethe strain.
As well as its bricks-and-mortarBarugh Green base, the business oper-ates a unique mobile showroom, bring-ing over 5000 samples of carpets,vinyls, woods and laminates to you soyou can make your choice from home.Appointments are made at your conve-nience, daytime, evening or weekend.
Floormaster will also take up anddispose of your old carpet and moveyour furniture before and after fitting, ifrequired.
The company has almost 25 years ofexperience of fitting out domestic andcommercial properties, includingshops and offices, as well as hospitalsand schools.
It is Contractors Health and SafetyScheme accredited and staff areCriminal Records Bureau checked forcustomer peace of mind.
The firm is dedicated to offeringchoice, convenience, value and exper-tise, with help and advice always avail-able from its team of professionalcraftsmen.
Most floor coverings are fitted within24 hours.
For more information or to make ano-obligation appointment, pleasecontact the proprietor, Ian.
Floormaster is based at Unit 5Cannon Way in Claycliffe BusinessPark, Barugh Green, Barnsley S77 1JU.
ProfessionalPhotographerOffering family, children and baby
photos in your own home. Framedif required. Ideal Christmas gift.Tel. Alan on Barnsley
GARAGE door specialist JackDoors is marking its first anniver-sary after expanding to newpremises on Claycliffe BusinessPark.
The family-run firm, unrivalledfor choice in the borough, invitescustomers old and new to visit theBarugh Green showroom to jointhe celebrations, view the currentrange and see demonstrations ofthe latest security and style inno-vations. Demonstrations willinclude gate automation, whichallows homeowners to operatetheir gates by remote control with-out having to get out of the car.This can be fitted to new or exist-ing gates.
The firm is the only one inBarnsley authorised to sell prod-ucts by Hörmann products, whichis the German leader in quality,design and security. And JackDoors is are offering a 25 per centdiscount on all Hörmann prod-ucts.
Owners John and Ruth Pell setup the business nine years ago andthis is the fourth move for theever-expanding firm. This timethey have purchased the premisesso they're set to stay put for awhile.
Ruth says Jack Doors owes itssuccess to its commitment toexcellence and ability to build
strong customer relationships.She said: "We have an extensiverange of steel doors, timber doorsand glass-reinforced polyesterdoors, and our range includesmany colours to match anythingof your choice.
"We are a family business andtake a pride in the service we offer,and I think the main reason wehave done so well is the fact thatwe always put the customer firstand treat them in a way we wouldwish to be treated ourselves.
"We try our utmost to provide afirst-class service and always fol-low up with a courtesy call a fewweeks later to make sure there areno problems."
Jack Doors is a main dealer andapproved installer for Hörmann,Henderson, Novoferm, Wessex andGliderol. The company also alsorepairs all makes of garage doorsand supplies the industrial sector,supplying and installing theHörmann range of roller shuttersand insulated sectional doors.
Jack Doors is Barnsley's onlyHörmann garage door showroom,offering an extensive range ofdoors, automation and gateautomation on display.
All staff at Jack Doors havebeen trained at Hörmann's factoryin the UK and gained certificatesin fitting and product knowledge.
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WE HAVE MOVED!• SALES • INSTALLATIONS • REPAIRS
Main Dealers for: HÖRMANN • CARDALE • NOVOFERM • GLIDEROL • HENDERSONWide range of spares available for most garage doors. Just call in and buy!!!
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GATE AUTOMATIONQUALITY INSTALLATION
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Order your Hörmann Garage Dooror Gate Automation at our Open Weekend:
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TJ ElectricalFor all your Electrical Repairs
HÖRMANN APPROVED ELECTRICIANFOR GATE AUTOMATION
Terry will be attending Jack Doors’Open Weekend and is on hand to answerany questions and offer advice on gate
automation.
Tel. 07594 355961
Top product discountsat anniversary openweekend
Celebrating a year at Claycliffe Business Park: The Jack Doors team,
Craig Simmons, John Pell, Devon Pell, Pete Williams and Ruth Pell.
Staff member Linda Williams is not on the photo.
AngelsParadise
Old Tan City, 2a/2b Hunt Street,Hoyland Common.Tel. 01226 741690
Toy story: This toy fort is made entirely from recycled cardboard — £19.95 from Paperpod.
Girlie gear: The Lace Wallpaper Recycled Car Parts Handbag, £125. Image: The Ethical Superstore.
Christmas pudding’s historyIT IS a little known fact thatChristmas pudding started out asa porridge-like dish called ‘frumen-ty’ – a mixture of wheat meal andboiled meats with raisins, prunes,wine and spices.
Throughout the country, thisdish evolved in different ways,with some creating a more milkydish, but others adding driedfruits, eggs and bread to thickenup the mixture.
It was actually banned in 1664 bythe Puritans, who objected to itsrich ingredients. Richmond Castlecustodian, Lorraine Cooper, exp -lains: “Frumenty was often con-sumed on Christmas Eve, as peo-ple prepared to fast over theChristmas period, but the Puritansbelieved that this was too much ofan indulgence, so actually made itagainst the law to eat it at all.
“Thankfully, King George I came
to the rescue about 50 years later.He loved the dish made withplums, and reintroduced it to themenu.”
According to the Christian tradi-tion, the pudding should be madewith 13 ingredients, to representChrist and his disciples.
Flaming brandy representsChrist’s passion and a sprig ofholly represents his crown ofthorns.
Advertisingfeature
Greener presents arebecomingpopularWITH just a month leftto Christmas, con-sumerism has reachedfever pitch —people arespending and shops arebulging with must-havegifts and children’s toys.
But, as with just aboutevery area of modernlife, there’s now a bur-geoning market in green-er Chris tmas gifts.
The Chronicle askedone of Santa’s elves, whoknows what’s hot whenit comes to Christmaswishes, to give us hispick of the eco-friendlypresent bun ch availablethis year.
For the festive female,he suggested the LaceWall paper Recycled CarParts Handbag, pictured— it’s made from authen-tic US licence plates anddressed up with hun-dreds of Swa r ovski crys-tals.
For frolicking young-sters, he told us about arange of toys made fromrecycled corrugated card-board from Paperpod.
The range includes atoy fort, pictured, a doll’shou se, a playhouse andan aeroplane, each pro-viding a blank canvas forchildren to play, createand decorate.
He also mentioned theRecycled Aircraft TyreHorse Swing (£85), fash-ioned from a recycledtyre in the shape of ahorse, complete withflowing horsey mane.
It has the added advan-tage of being suitable forindoor use in the eventof typical British weath-er.
For the green-fingeredfriend or relative, our elfrecommended The Glutt -onous Gardener, whichproduces witty combina-tions of growables andedibles packaged byhand in wooden crates.
The range includes TheMed iterraneanCourtyard (£60) — a littlefig tree, an olive tree anda pomegranate bush allin terracotta pots com-plete with culture, careand harvesting tips, andThe Gin Drin ker’sCompanion (£56), con-taining a pair of juniperbushes, a full size bottleof Plymouth OriginalGin, a supply of freshlemons, cultivatinginstructions and recipesfor gin and tonic and theperfect dry martini.
He also liked theNational Trust PicnicHamper Gift Set, whichis £25 from Boots, andpacked full of extra spe-cial gifts, including twomugs, white chocolateand raspberry biscuits,shortbread biscuits, EarlGrey tea, WinterberryTea, Darjeeling Tea,ploughman’s chutney,toffee and fruit cake.
By buying these you’rehelping to preserve thecountry’s special places,forever, for everyone.
And, finally, for gizmo-lovers, he liked the LiliWeb Camera, £29.95 byJohn Lewis, a fun, octo-pus-shaped high-qualityweb camera, made fromnatural raw materialsincluding cotton, sand,Kapok (tree-fibre) andpaperboard, with 100 percent recycled packaging.
