Welcome to our Late Summer Edition
Welcome to our August/September edition! Whether you’re enjoying a well-earned break over the next two months or busy with new projects (or a mixture of both), we hope you’ll find something to inspire and inform you in the following pages.
The flexibility of August can be a great relief from normal routines. But that can also give rise to the ‘fear of missing out’ and comparing your plans, or lack of them, with others. Balancing work and summer fun is all about being intentional with your time rather than trying to do everything.
Then, we hope to roll into a restful and somewhat predictable September. Children return to school, adults fall back into routines, and summer holidays become memories. It’s a time for fresh starts.
And the eagle-eyed among our readers will notice that we’ve had a change of personnel at your Go Local magazines too. But rest assured, there are no plans to make huge changes and we remain committed to supporting our local community by shining a spotlight on the good things happening all around us.
In fact, the following pages are packed with information about some fantastic local events. Be sure to add your favourites to your diary. Thank you for your continued support, enthusiasm and contributions, and if you’re a community group which would like to feature in our magazine please drop us an email to news@yourgolocal.co.uk.
Yours, Jude and the Go Local Team
The Go Local story
Independent & Proud
Go Local is an independent magazine and directory of truly local services for businesses and services covering Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, Elland, Greetland, Stainland and Outlane.
Go Local was launched in 2005. The magazine aims to promote truly local businesses to local people – like yourself!
Local Values
The magazine is edited by Jude, with support from a small, friendly, and dedicated team.
Jude has lived most of her life in and around the Greetland and Barkisland areas and has been part of Go Local for nearly ten years. Before becoming editor, she taught English and maths to members of the armed forces. She has also run a small business in Elland, which gives her a genuine understanding of the challenges local businesses face when trying to reach potential customers.
Go Local is proudly independent and not part of a franchise. The team is passionate about producing a truly local, authentic community magazine that connects residents with local businesses and plays a small but meaningful part in supporting local business growth.