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Plan-it Kitchens

Here is Simon Hirst, Galaxy FM’s morning DJ relaxing in his stunning new Plan-It Kitchen.

YOUR ONE STOP SHOP

£1000 DISCOUNT OFF YOUR NEW KITCHENON PRODUCTION OF THIS ADVERT

Call in for your FREE DESIGN and QUOTE

Also great offers available on any fitted bedroom.*Terms and conditions apply, see instore for details.

SHOWROOM OPENING TIMES: MON-FRI 9AM-5PM • SAT 9AM-4PM

216 Barnsley Road, Cudworth, Barnsley S72 8UH.Tel: 01226 717171 • Web: www.planitkitchens.co.uk

FITTED IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2009ONLY WITH A 20% DEPOSIT

An exciting collection ofdresses to Dazzle & Delight

Massive Bridal collectionLargest Selection ofProm Dresses in the North!!

Prom • Cruise Evening • Cocktail• Shoes • Handbags • Holy Communion Jewellery

41 MARKET STREET, BARNSLEY S70 1SN Tel. 01226 732092www.bridaldirectuk.co.uk – www.dynastyuk.co.uk

An exciting collection ofdresses to Dazzle & Delight

Massive Bridal collection (Always in stock)

Menswear HirePLUS Tailor Made

Special Suit Service

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Welcome

Incorp.PromDirect

An Aladdin’s Cave –For Any Woman,For Any Occasion

Largest Selection ofProm Dresses in the North!!

PAVING/FENCINGManufacturers and suppliers to the trade and public

NO MIDDLEMAN PRICES

WINTER SALENOW ON

1st Call Gardening Services96A Grange Lane, Cundy Cross Roundabout

01226 246066All major credit cards accepted – Open 7 days a week

“AT A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD”FOR ANY OCCASION

TRINITY WEDDING SERVICESArrive in style with our White Rolls,

Bentley and Jaguar

REDUCED PRICE for weekdays plus executive travel available.

Includes dressed car, choice ofcolour, uniformed driver,red carpet, wine for toast,

all included within the price.

MASSIVE STOCK CLEARANCEBRIDAL GOWNS, BRIDESMAID, PROM DRESSES

Please phone for appointment on

ROYSTON 01226 701057

Expression

a new religion for hair

74 High StreetDodworth

Barnsley S75 3RGTel. 01226 286480

PROFESSIONALS

We wish all our clients aMerry Christmas and aprosperous New Year.From all @ Expression

Sue, Suzanne, Katie & Mel.

DECEMBER ONLY!!!Cut & colour with Katie

receive a FREE!!! cut & finish,pay only for your colour service,

a saving of up to £18.00

CHARTWELL JEWELLERSDiamonds are a girl’s best friend...

Especially at Christmas!

Grand Christmas SaleNow on

All silver half price!!

23 The Arcade, Barnsley. Tel. 01226 770878

The Station InnDoncaster Road, Darfield.

Every Tuesday, Quiz Night & Play Your Cards Right.Cash Prizes and Free Food.

Christmas Menu throughout December(Bookings required).

SUNDAY LUNCH 1.00pm till 4.00pm.Available for private functions, courtesy mini bus

available. Ring for details. Tel. Barnsley 752096

POGMOOR POST OFFICETelephone 01226 205919

NEW OPENING TIMESMonday 8.00am - 5.30pm – Tuesday 8.00am - 5.30pm

Wednesday 8.00am - 5.30pm – Thursday 8.00am - 5.30pmFriday 8.00am - 5.30pm – Saturday 9.00am - 4.30pm

Check out our homemade luxury Hampers at affordable pricesand our range of Cards to rival High Street stores.

AngelsParadise

Old Tan City, 2a/2b Hunt Street,Hoyland Common.Tel. 01226 741690

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK,Mon. - Thur. 9am - 6pm,

Fri. 9am - 7pm, Sat. 10am - 6pm,Sun. 10.30am - 4.30pm.

No appointment necessary.Full set of nails with nail art £20.

Buy spray tan, get facial half price.Monthly use of sunbed unlimited

minutes £25.Weekly unlimited sunbed minutes,

£7.50.Call to take advantage of

Christmas offers

FANCY DRESSAll kinds of costumes.

Why rent when you can buyfor less?

Contact Jackie:07938 684608

FREEPHONE0808 161 1064

BarnsleyIndependentAdvertising

Feature

BLINGLE BELLSLOVE it or loathe it, if youhaven’t embraced the‘house bling’ phenomenon,the chances are that your

neighbours have. More than one in four

households is set to deco-rate the outside of theirhomes this Christmas,according to research fromthe Electrical SafetyCouncil.

And whether you’reindulging in just a few twin-kling white icicles arounddoors and windows or afull-on festive light extrava-ganza covering every inchof brickwork, it’s vitallyimportant to follow safetyguidelines.

The first thing to do is tomake sure your lights are

designed specifically foroutdoor use.

Christmas lights suitablefor outdoor use should dis-play a ‘waterdrop’ symbolor IP Code on the packag-ing.

The higher the IP num-ber the greater the protec-tion.

To ensure that lights aresafe for use outside theyshould have a minimum‘rain-proof’ or IPX3 rating.

The safest Christmas

lights operate at extra-lowvoltage, sometimes desc -ribed simply as ‘low volt-age’ on the packaging,significantly reducing therisk of electric shock, evenif there is a fault or thebulb breaks.

Phil Buckle, of theElectrical Safety Council,said: “Many people enjoycheering up the outside oftheir homes with festivelights in the run up toChristmas but using elec-

tricity outdoors carriesincreased risks because ofthe damp conditions.

“We want to encouragepeople to make some basicsafety checks before put-ting up their decorationsthis year to make sure theyhave a safe and happy fes-tive season.

“Our research alsorevealed that more than50 per cent of people regu-larly leave their lights onfor long periods of time

when they leave the houseor go to bed, creating anoverheating hazard.

“Your Christmas lightshave probably been storedaway for the past 11months so it’s important tocheck the wires and connec-tions for any signs of dam-age or wear and tear beforeputting them up.

“Broken bulbs should bereplaced to prevent over-heating, but any damage tothe cable or the light fit-tings is dangerous and thelights should be disposed ofand replaced with a newset.”

Lights should be connect-ed to the electricity supplyindoors via an RCD-protect-ed socket so that if a faultdoes develop the power willautomatically cut out.

If the wiring in your homeisn’t RCD protected, youcan buy plug-in RCDs fromDIY outlets for around £10.

The Electrical SafetyCouncil also recommendsthe use of LED lights overtraditional filament bulbs.

Not only do these useabout ten per cent of thepower of conventionallights – saving energy andmoney – but they also gen-erate less heat and soreduce the risk of fire.

LEDs are also made ofspecial plastic so there’s noworry about broken glassbulbs either.

The Electrical SafetyCouncil has a free leaflet–for more information call0870 040 0561 or downloadfrom www.esc.org.uk.

Gaudy or great?: An example of how lit up a house can be at Christmas. (S)