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WE'D
LIKE TO CLAIM EXPENSES FOR
If
MPs can put in expenses claims for swimming pool maintenance, a housekeeper
and horse manure, what would you like to claim for? Here are your Top
5 Fantasy Expenses Claims, as compiled by listeners to Steve BaileyΒ’s
Big Drive Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔΒ…
1.
Β“I work in Leeds, Bradford, Keighley & Skipton. Can I have FOUR
home allowances please?Β” Keith in Haworth
2.
Β“Can I claim for a rubber stamp to rubber stamp my other claims?Β”
Alan
3.
Β“I would like to claim back the price of my parentsΒ’ only home
that had to be sold to pay for nursing home care.Β” Jenny in Yeadon.
4.
Β“IΒ’d like to claim back tax I paid whilst fighting in two conflicts
(Iraq and Bosnia). I wasnΒ’t in my country and also for the thousands
of other squaddies . We shouldnΒ’t have to pay tax if we are working
overseas.Β” Martin
5.
"Although I only live five doors away from a polling station, could
I claim for a pair of shoes to go and vote?" Colin in Tyersal.
Email
your fantasy expenses claims to westyorkshirewire@bbc.co.uk
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CREDIT
CRUNCH KIDS
So
often we talk about the economic downturn from the perspective of financial
experts, commentators and bankers, but our children and grandchildren
are affected too Β– even though theyΒ’re too young to be worried
about mortgages and redundancy.
I
went to the Holy Trinity Catholic School in Keighley to talk to a group
of pupils about how the credit crunch is affecting them. From picking
up on parental arguments about money, to trying to cut back on crisps
and fizzy drinks in an attempt to save money Β– these young people
were savvy and responsible.
TheyΒ’d also noticed a few upsides to the credit crunch, especially
spending more time with dad now he isnΒ’t workingΒ….
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LIVE
COMMENTARY ON THE BATTLE FOR WEMBLEY
Make
sure you tune in to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Leeds on Thursday when our sports team,
including Adam Pope (right) will be providing live match commentary of
Leeds United v Millwall from Elland Road.
Join
Adam, Andy Ritchie and Gareth Jones from 7pm for LeedsΒ’ crucial play-off
match.
And
from 4-7pm Steve Bailey will be broadcasting live from The Peacock Pub
just outside the ground, to preview all the action.
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TAKE PART IN OUR NEW SHOW
From this Saturday, Alex Brown will be presenting a brand new show on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Radio Leeds from 2-6pm. Alex will be joined by roving reporter Bengono Bessala
whoΒ’ll be showcasing the best, brightest summertime events around West
Yorkshire. ThatΒ’s where you come in.
If
youΒ’re organising or taking part in any events throughout the summer,
then email westyorkshirewire@bbc.co.uk
and tell us about it. You never know, Ben could be pitching up at your
event in the radiocar!
Alex
Brown, Saturdays, 2-6pm
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SHAHID
HUSSAIN
Shahid produces Steve BaileyΒ’s Big Drive Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ,
on air every weekday from 4-7pm.
Describes
himself as: Sometimes inconsistently unpredictable
Colleagues describe him as: Big, bald and bolshie
Perks of the job: I can watch football at work
Pitfalls of the job: Listening to Shania Twain
Favourite place in West Yorkshire: Emley Moor Tower when I was right at the very top!
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PLUG
OF THE WEEK:
Leeds Midnight walk
The Midnight WalkΜύis a women-only event that brings together women
from all over Leeds and the local area, to step out by the moonlight and
walk to raise money for Wheatfields and St GemmaΒ’s Hospices.
Μύ
The walk sets off at Midnight from Leeds Rugby Academy off Kirkstall Road
on Saturday 16th May 2009. You can choose between a six mile and a 12
mile route around North Leeds.
Μύ
To join the Midnight Walk, or for any more information, please contact
Beth Rigg
on 0113 278 7249
or beth.rigg@suerydercare.org,
or visit www.leedsmidnightwalk.co.uk where you can register online. (The
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is not responsible for the content of external websites)
Let West Yorkshire know about your charity event.
Email westyorkshirewire@bbc.co.uk
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AND FINALLYΒ…
DonΒ’t
forget to email me with your stories, events and comments at westyorkshirewire@bbc.co.uk.
Until next time...
Sally
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