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diverting via the M62, I have discovered why. The liartshead Moor services, between junctions 25 and 26, operated by Welcome Break, is becoming notorious — if that be the right word — for the food promotions it puts on.
Recently they decked out the service area with Greek flags and posters; sold Greek goods in their shop; added traditional Greek dishes to the menu; and even brought in a true Leeds-based Greek Boozouki player to entertain customers.
George Kontargyrs — originally from Athens I am told — serenaded the boys and girls while they tucked into taramosalata. moussaka, dolmides and kebabs, followed by the irresistabie honey-flavoured Greek pastries like paldava and shamali.
Why did Welcome Break go to these lengths to promote a Greek week? "We felt people needed a touch of holiday-fever cheer them up after the long winter," explained Catering Manager David White, adding that the customers seemed to like it, judging from the speed with which they shovelled. it down.
Such food promotions are not new for Hartshead Moor, it seems. They particiated in an Italian Week in January, and more recently celebrated Valentine's Day, Shrove Tuesday, Mother's Day and Easter with appropriate menus.