Special mention: I'd like to give the staff on the Endoscopy/Colonoscopy unit at Pontefract General Infirmary a special mention. Like all nurses and medical teams, they work long hours and are not always appreciated for the care and understanding they give to their patients. Even after working 12-hour shifts, they greet their patients with a warm and friendly smile, putting them at ease and helping them to relax. To these and all other nursing 'angels,' I'd like to say well done and keep up the good work!

Upton Choir: Apparently, Upton Choir ceased to exist after 1976, when I'm told they disbanded. I would like to know when the choir first started and any information regarding performances.

dance: There are now 14 people interested in salsa and latin dance classes, which hopefully should be enough to get the interest of a professional teacher. I have been trying, with no luck so far, to find a teacher willing to provide a class in Upton. I am, however, undeterred and will keep trying. Thank you to everyone who has contacted me and I will keep you updated. If there are any dance teachers reading this, please contact me.

Windy City: I received a message on my answering machine from a lady who used to live in Shinwell Estate, better known locally as 'Windy City.' She asked me to ring her back, but didn't leave a name or contact number. If the lady is reading this, please can you contact me. If any other readers are happy to share their memories of 'Windy City' I would love to hear from them!

Price hike bandwagon: It seems the water suppliers are now jumping on the price hike bandwagon. Obviously keen to follow in the shoes of the gas and electric companies, they have announced their own price hike recently. The gas and electric suppliers at least can say it is a consequence of mines closing, but what reason can water suppliers give? The rainfall we've had in this country over the past two years certainly shouldn't leave us short. Other countries would be prepared for it, but not this country. No, we wait till we've got a crisis and then we put our prices up instead of planning ahead and taking measures to prevent it happening. Soon even the air we breathe will be taxed.

Upton Methodist Church: Upton Methodist Church holds regular meetings as follows – Sunday service at 10.30am, Monday house fellowship at 7.30pm and Wednesday fellowship at 2.15pm. Further details are available from Iris, the minister, on 01977 642824 or Nigel, the steward, on 01977 644843 or at www.uptonmethodistchurch.org.uk

St Mary's, Badsworth and St Margaret's, North Elmsall: Sunday services take place at St Mary's at 10.30am on a normal service and at St Margaret's at 9am. However, every first Sunday of every month, services are at alternate churches and start at 10am.

Beacon House, Upton: Eucharist service takes place at Beacon House, Upton, on Thursday at 10.30am every fortnight.

Ki-Taekwondo: For something a little bit different, why not join Ki-taekwondo classes at Upton Village Hall on Wednesdays from 6pm to 8.30pm.

Karate: Karate classes are available at Upton Village Hall, on Mondays from 6pm to 8pm.

Thought for the week: Anger is a condition in which the tongue works faster than the mind!

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