Helen Mead

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Helen Mead

Helping out in the home prepares youngsters for later life. Picture: PA/Alamy WHEN I was a child I’d often help my mum and dad with jobs around the house. I didn’t do it every day, but each week I’d do odd jobs, whizz around with the Hoover, wash-up, hang out the washing and help Mum make the beds. I regularly helped to clean the windows, balancing on top of the front bays to tackle upstairs.

2 weeks ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Helen Mead

4 1/1 “THE PUB is at the heart of the community.” Paula Chapman, who is at the helm of the Black Bull in Clayton - our Telegraph & Argus Pub of the Week - says the inn is renowned for being friendly. “It is very welcoming to locals and visitors.

2 weeks ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Helen Mead

May Day celebrations at Midland Road School, 1941/42 HERE’S a picture to brighten your day - children at Midland Road School in Bradford coming together to pose for a picture to celebrate May Day. The photograph is dated 1941/42 and shows the boys and girls dressed up for the occasion. The girls are wearing pretty dresses and have their hair neatly styled. Standing at the back, the lads are all smartly turned out.

2 weeks ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Helen Mead

It's only natural to be curious about your neighbours “I’D HATE to live in a street like that - they watch each other’s every move,” my neighbour said, after watching the disturbing finale of Feud, a TV drama about neighbours in a quiet suburban street who take an unhealthy interest in each other’s lives.

2 weeks ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Helen Mead

ARTISTS Ellie Hawkes, from Guiseley, and Saltaire-based Emily Parkin will be displaying their creations at Saltaire Arts Trail in May. We spoke to them about their work. Ellie says: “I studied art for GCSE and A-level and loved it. I always knew I wanted to go to university but wasn’t sure what to study. Art and creativity brought me the most joy, so I decided to do a foundation course at Leeds College of Art before going on to study a BA in fine art at Central Saint Martins, London.