Bathroom Shower Doors - A Simple Solution For Giving Your Bathroom A Stylish New Image!

Shower doors are not only designed to stop water escaping from your shower stall or tub, they can also be used to add a touch of style to your bathroom. If you're looking for a more effective and long lasting alternative to your old shower curtain, installing a glass shower door could be the answer. Shower screens and doors made from tempered glass are sturdy and can stand up to years of use. At the same time, the type of glass you choose can enhance your bathroom's appearance. For example, clear glass is perfect for a light and spacious look. Frosted, molded, colored glass or etched patterns are other options to consider for a unique and attractive finish.

Saturday afternoon guests included: Holly Taymar; Lou Marriott, Geoff Higginbottom, Jolly Jester, The Rawmarch Masher, Unity Voices, Harry Rowland, Shepley Band, Africo Productions, Elaine Hill Dog and Duck Roundup and the Hathorne Belly Dancers.

When buying a new shower door, it's important to think about practicalities as well as just aesthetics. There's no point in installing a luxurious folding door only to find it bumps into your sink or toilet when you open it! Sliding showers doors are brilliant if space is limited, as they work by gliding along tracks above your tub. For barrier free access to your shower stall, a trackless or accordion-style door can be ideal. Once you've chosen the door that's best for your bathroom's size and layout, it should be simple to install and will instantly improve your bathroom's style and function.

Author: Caroline Smith

SCHOOLOF ROCK; Primary pupils host mini Glastonbury festival

Byline: LINDA RICHARDS

"A sharp shower around 11.15 in the morning caused some worries, but the sun came out and stayed out for the rest of the day," said a spokesman.It centred on the recently refurbished Birdsedge Village Hall and junior school fields off Penistone Road, and kicked off at noon on Saturday.The field events included a children''s entertainer, Music in the Marquee, a craft fair, stalls, games, a BBQ, bar, and homemade food.CAPTION(S):CAPTION(S):A spokesman for the organisers said: "Elaine's duck and dog performances were probably the highlight of the afternoon, but there was much in the way of entertainment and song and dance acts.CHILDREN at "the best school in the universe" held their own mini Glastonbury music festival. And just like the real thing, youngsters at Gateshead's Lingey House Primary had to brave the rain.Saturday evening featured the Real Ale Night with a selection of real ales from local micro breweries, bottled lager and wine and cider were also on sale Local entertainers included: Gareth Dickinson, Modern Misfits, Undiscovered and Detox.But they had 14 tents to shelter in during the showers that failed to put a dampener on the end-of-term celebration."There were plenty of games and side stalls to have a go on or buy things from. The evening concert started with Gareth singing songs from shows and finishing brilliantly with Nessun Dorma. He was followed by young rock bands.The event had free entry as a result of en EPIP grant and many people took advantage of that."The children have worked on a variety of musical items leading up to the festival."

GIG GOER Lucy Chippendale, five ON STAGE A local rock band performs for Lingey House Primary School pupils who staged their own version of Glastonbury LOO TIME Emma Hayles, five, with friends Saffron Joel, five, Luke Bell, five and Abbie Batey, 10, waiting in the queue FACES IN THE CROWD Lingey House Primary School, on Leam Lane Estate, celebrates its version of Glastonbury festival

Villagers serve up a treat; Sun shines on the Birdsedge Festival 2011 as little e village with a big heart puts on spectacular show

Byline: Express ; Chronicle News Correspondent

"The children had watched a DVD of Glastonbury beforehand so knew what to expect.Saturday evening was free 'n' easy in the marquee.All 407 three to 11-year-olds at the school at Millford, on Leam Lane Estate, were involved in organising yesterday's fun event which was open to families and friends.GIG GOER Lucy Chippendale, five ON STAGE A local rock band performs for Lingey House Primary School pupils who staged their own version of Glastonbury LOO TIME Emma Hayles, five, with friends Saffron Joel, five, Luke Bell, five and Abbie Batey, 10, waiting in the queue FACES IN THE CROWD Lingey House Primary School, on Leam Lane Estate, celebrates its version of Glastonbury festival"At this time of year every year we have a big event to end the school year. Last year we had the Lingey Oscars with a Johnny Depp lookalike to present the Oscars. The year before was the school's 50th birthday and we had a big birthday party with a lookalike Queen and Prince Charles here all day.When buying a new shower door, it's important to think about practicalities as well as just aesthetics. There's no point in installing a luxurious folding door only to find it bumps into your sink or toilet when you open it! Sliding showers doors are brilliant if space is limited, as they work by gliding along tracks above your tub. For barrier free access to your shower stall, a trackless or accordion-style door can be ideal. Once you've chosen the door that's best for your bathroom's size and layout, it should be simple to install and will instantly improve your bathroom's style and function.School staff also hit the right note. Site manager Jack Mullen, dressed as Freddie Mercury, backed by a group of cleaning staff, performed the Queen classic, "I want to break free" - on vacuum cleaners and mops instead of musical instruments.It is thought to be the 40th such event to be run consecutively in the village by the villagers.BIRDSEDGE Festival 2011 has been hailed a great success by the organisers.Among those entertaining the crowds were The Fallbacks, a Gateshead College rock band, Heartbeat, a rock band featuring Gateshead Council workers and local singer Rachel Walsh."The evening was again run on free admission and the marquee was well filled, the audience enjoying the barbecue and real ales. "Hopefully many people will put the date for next year's festival, Saturday, July 14, in their diaries," the spokesman added.Gateshead Mayor Joe Mitchinson also got in on the act by making his own fruit smoothie by pedaling as fast as he could on a bike with a liquidiser attached.SWEET MUSIC: A folk duo perform as part of the Music in the Marquee feature of the afternoon's entertainment ( HOOK-A-DUCK: Family action at the festival on Saturday afternoon (S) BOUNCY BUBBLES: Young festival-goers ha a aving fun in the afternoon (S) GRUB UP: The catering corps serve up the festival fare in the village hall (S) CLOWNING AROUND: Youngsters having lots of fun with the Jolly Jester (S) OUT OF AFRICA: Africo Productions, entertain the festival crowds with their spectacular African dance routine in the main showground (S) BELLY GOOD SHOW: The Hathorne Belly Dancers group strut their stuff and captivate the crowd (S) GOING QUACKERS: Elaine Hill's Dog and Duck Roundup delights the Birdsedge Festival-goers last Saturday. " said a spokesman for the organising committee Elaine''s duck and dog performances were probably the highlight of the afternoon", Pictures by Steve Ashley (S)

SWEET MUSIC: A folk duo perform as part of the Music in the Marquee feature of the afternoon's entertainment ( HOOK-A-DUCK: Family action at the festival on Saturday afternoon (S) BOUNCY BUBBLES: Young festival-goers ha a aving fun in the afternoon (S) GRUB UP: The catering corps serve up the festival fare in the village hall (S) CLOWNING AROUND: Youngsters having lots of fun with the Jolly Jester (S) OUT OF AFRICA: Africo Productions, entertain the festival crowds with their spectacular African dance routine in the main showground (S) BELLY GOOD SHOW: The Hathorne Belly Dancers group strut their stuff and captivate the crowd (S) GOING QUACKERS: Elaine Hill's Dog and Duck Roundup delights the Birdsedge Festival-goers last Saturday. " said a spokesman for the organising committee Elaine''s duck and dog performances were probably the highlight of the afternoon", Pictures by Steve Ashley (S)

Shower Doors - How to Combine Practicality With Style

Shower doors come in a variety of different designs, according to the style of a particular bathroom. As well as choosing a door that fits in with the look of your room, how it actually opens is an important consideration. This depends on the layout of the room and the amount of space available. For instance, folding shower doors have to be able to open outwards, to prevent the user becoming trapped inside. There must be sufficient space to do this without hitting any existing bathroom fixtures, such as your sink or cabinets.

Modern shower stalls are made from attractive and durable materials, such as fiberglass, acrylic or tempered glass. Not only does a shower stall look great and bring a touch of luxury to a bathroom, it's designed to provide many years of use. Shower stalls are made to be low maintenance and easy to clean. If you have a particular look in mind you might want to look into getting a custom made stall. For instance, you could choose between clear, colored, molded or etched glass, depending on what would fit in best with your bathroom's new look.For smaller bathrooms, a sliding shower door could make more efficient use of limited space. Sliding or bypass doors can be fitted over a bathtub or to a shower stall. They operate by using rollers to glide along tracks. Although space-saving, because the panels overlap and dirt can get trapped in the tracks, it can be tricky to keep them clean. For better accessibility, trackless shower doors are an option. These accordion style doors have the advantages of no tracks to trip over or keep clean.

A new shower door offers an effective and long lasting means to prevent water leaking out of the shower tub, and can be a stylish addition to any bathroom.

Author: Caroline Smith

Cashing in for hospital

HUNDREDS of revellers dodged the rain to enjoy a charity garden party.

A new shower door offers an effective and long lasting means to prevent water leaking out of the shower tub, and can be a stylish addition to any bathroom.Cowlersley Court Nursing Home moved its fundraiser indoors after the summer showers struck on Saturday afternoon.* BUCKET BRIGADE: The team of charity fundraisers collect cash at the Cowlersley Court garden party in aid of Leeds Children''s Hospital (PW060811Fgarden-01)Kirklees Mayor Clr Eric Firth and members of the Royal British Legion were among the celebrity guests.

* BUCKET BRIGADE: The team of charity fundraisers collect cash at the Cowlersley Court garden party in aid of Leeds Children''s Hospital (PW060811Fgarden-01)

Shower Stalls - Bring a Touch Of Style To Your Bathroom!

Bathroom shower stalls come in all kinds of stylish designs to suit bathrooms of all sizes and themes. If you're thinking of revamping your bathroom, installing a shower stall could be a great way to give the whole room a sleek and modern new image, whilst at the same time offering a practical function. With the busy lifestyles we all lead these days, taking a quick shower rather than waiting for the bathtub to fill is a popular option. Even in smaller bathrooms it's often possible to find the space for a corner shower stall.

When looking at shower stalls, think about the layout of your bathroom and take accurate measurements to help you choose the best design. Consider whether you want to fit a curtain or a door across the entrance. Fabric shower curtains are inexpensive to buy and are a good way to add a splash of color to your d�cor. Alternatively, frameless shower doors offer a more permanent solution. If you've got the space, a folding door can look very elegant, although sliding doors make better use of a small space. Whatever look you have in mind for your bathroom's makeover, the choice of shower stalls available on the internet offers something to fit in with any theme and budget!

When looking at shower stalls, think about the layout of your bathroom and take accurate measurements to help you choose the best design. Consider whether you want to fit a curtain or a door across the entrance. Fabric shower curtains are inexpensive to buy and are a good way to add a splash of color to your d�cor. Alternatively, frameless shower doors offer a more permanent solution. If you've got the space, a folding door can look very elegant, although sliding doors make better use of a small space. Whatever look you have in mind for your bathroom's makeover, the choice of shower stalls available on the internet offers something to fit in with any theme and budget!

Author: Caroline Smith