Crumbs! Serving up special treats for mums' special day

Aimee Mcnulty (pictured above), owner of Crumbs, the popular cafe and cakes caterer in Briggate, and her team provided 340 boxed-up afternoon teas and cup cakes over the Mothering Sunday weekend. Aimee, a former South Craven School student, is a member of Silsden's well-known Mcnulty footballing family and took over the Crumbs business five years ago. She has been exceptionally busy during the Covid 19 lockdown, which has closed pubs and restricted all cafes to a takeaway service.  

The shopfront has been tastefully decorated with this eye-catching balloon garland provided by Ribbons & Bloom, of Bingley. The door bow matches the window display celebrating both Mother's Day and Easter.

New era in Briggate as iconic DIY shop changes hands

Michael and Julie Whitaker (pictured above) have completed their first six months as the new owners of the Briggate DIY shop, which stocks around 4,000 products. Michael was a printer for 40 years before acting on his ambition to own a DIY shop, having always enjoyed doing home improvements. Julie helps in the shop, now named Whitakers, when her job as a Bradford council support teacher, working with children in care, permits.

Michael and Julie took over the shop, previously known as Paul's DIY, last August after owner Paul Waddington retired. There was much relief when it was found that the new owners were to continue the business as a DIY shop. They say they have greatly appreciated the welcome and support they have received. Paul Waddington ran the shop for 40 years, during which time he established himself as a local character. His parents, Eric and Mary,  also traded in Briggate as proprietors of a fish and chip shop between 1962 and 1983.