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Page 24 October 2025 AD SALES 01204 478812 MANUFACTURED, SUPPLIED AND ERECTED Top Quality Heavy Duty Fencing Waney Lap • Vertical Boards • Arched Tops Gates Single and Double. All Fencing Removed, Trees, Walls etc. Free Estimates. Fast, Reliable Service. GARDENGATES: We have beenmanufacturing gates for over 30 years, wemanufacture standard size gates and we can alsomanufacture bespoke size gates to suit the customers needs. FENCINGPRODUCTS: We understand that not all of your fence panels are standard size, by informing us of themeasurement details we can cut the panel to the correct size. Ourmanufacturing teamuses only the finest timber from sustainable forests and have over 30 yearsmanufacturing fencing panels. ESTABLISHED 1982 HARPER FOLD FARM, LAVENDER STREET, RADCLIFFE M26 3TJ TEL: 0161 724 5827 OR 07841 869070 CONCRETEPRODUCTS: All our concrete is wet cast and steel reinforced and is suitable for domestic fencing. FITTINGSERVICES: We are proud to offer a fitting and installation service for garden fencing and gates. We at Harper Fold Fencing offer a free onsite survey and quotation servicewithout obligation. We always try our best to save our customersmoney, we do this by offering various quality products to best suit your needs. All our fitters work directly for Harper Fold Fencing and have over 30 years experience. HARPER FOLD FENCING ACROSS 1 Superior of a monastery (5) 4 Type of gum (6) 9 Waterproof fabric (7) 10 Chocolate ingredient (5) 11 Yellowish citrus fruit (5) 12 Mysterious (7) 13 French national holiday (8,3) 17 Begin (4,3) 19 Brother of Moses (5) 20 Precipitous (5) 21 Blow up (7) 22 Go back (6) 23 Intestine (5) DOWN 1 Ancient Greek sun god (6) 2 Eating disturbance (7) 3 Kidnapped (5) 5 Adapt for new use (7) 6 Cured pig meat (5) 7 Insane (5) 8 Unentitled (11) 14 Cavalry soldier (7) 15 Flight personnel (7) 16 Imaginary (6) 17 Intense light beam (5) 18 Proficient (5) 19 Unscripted (2,3) Answers on page 30. QUICK CROSSWORD Keeping your pets safe this Halloween Remember to keep an eye on your pet around decorations such as plastic spiders and fake cobwebs, as they can also cause digestive issues if eaten. Pumpkins, tea lights and can- dles can help set the scene, but they can be a fire risk for our pets, so any flames should be put on a stable surface and kept well out of reach to prevent burns. Glow sticks should also be kept away from pets, as they have a nasty, bitter taste when bitten and can result in drooling, dis- tress, pawing at the mouth and even vomiting. If you’re worried about your pet or think they may have eaten something harmful, please con- tact your local vets for advice. Happy Halloween! HORROR films. Ghost sto- ries. Things that go bump in the night. Give yourself a fright the right way this Hal- loween, rather than having to dash to the vets in ghoul- ish circumstances. There can be lots going on at this time of year, so it’s important that we keep our pets safe from harm. If you’re planning a Halloween party, make sure that your pet has a safe, quiet place to hide. You could give your cat space under a bed or create a cosy den for your dog by placing a blanket over their crate. Your vet can also recommend supportive products to help your pet feel more relaxed. Every pet is different, and while some are happy to participate in the Halloween festivities by wear- ing costumes, it might not be to every pet’s liking. For this reason, it’s best to avoid anything that could make them uncomfortable or distressed. The same goes for you, too – if you’re not sure whether your new spooky costume will upset your pet, then it is safer to avoid putting it on – your furry friend might not realise that it is just their owner dressed up! Always keep chocolate and sweets safely out of reach, as they can prove toxic for pets if eaten. Any treats containing raisins can also cause serious damage to dogs’ kidneys, while wrappers, skewers and other packaging may cause digestive blockages. If your pet does eat something they shouldn’t, contact your veterinary practice straight away.