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Contents News & Updates Town Council Update �� 8

Business David Baldwin �� 10 Bingley Social �� 15

Heritage Bathing in Bingley �� 16 United Reformed Church �� 19

Theatre and Performance

Sport The Bees Update ��22

Stage 84 ��36

AFC Bingley ��24

Event Listings ��37

Epilepsy Action 10k ��26

War Horse ��39

Arts

Music

Stephen Dinsdale ��30

Ladies of the Blues ��40

Latest Exhibitions ��33

Event Listings ��41

Family Events Events �� 34

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Green and Clean Forum Cardigan House was the venue for another successful Green and Clean Forum on the morning of Saturday 13th January. Thirty representatives from various groups met along with other individuals interested in keeping Bingley beautiful to hear the latest updates from the Council’s Green and Clean sub-committee and to contribute their own ideas on how to enhance the appearance of the town. First on the agenda was speaker Jan Pollard, from Baildon In Bloom, who gave a lively and informative account of Baildon’s impressive arrangements for floral displays and engagement with Yorkshire In Bloom. Their ingenious arrangements for watering their various planted baskets and containers intrigued many. Jan kindly answered a number of questions, and this was followed by a review of winter bedding and bulb planting activities across Bingley. There was an outline of the Town Council’s plans for summer planting, which it is hoped will be able to expand beyond the centre of Bingley into outlying areas of the parish. It was good to be able to report that Bradford

Council will again be able to supply summer bedding plants at reduced cost. Other aspects of the Green and Clean remit was covered in a brief mention of actions being taken to reduce dog-fouling and details of upcoming litter picks; the next one is on Saturday 10th February, meeting at the 3-Rise Locks at 10.00. Rounding off the event was the usual opportunity for groups to share information about their own plans for the coming months and to publicise working sessions and call for additional volunteers. Amongst those with news to share were the Friends of Prince of Wales Park, the Myrtle Park Group, Jerr Wood Action Group, Bingley 5-Rise Frocks WI, 1st Bingley Beavers, Action Stations, Bingley Airedale Rotary Club, Cottingley group and Crossflatts, Eldwick and Gilstead Village Societies. Attendees were encouraged to post details of their various activities or requests for help or advice on the Keeping Bingley Beautiful Facebook page.

Connecting with the Town Council All information on the Town Council’s activities can be found at bingleytowncouncil.gov.uk, including agendas and minutes of meetings, details of councillors and the latest news. You can also sign up for our monthly email news bulletin, add local events to our calendar and enter details of your local community group to our Community Organisations directory. The Council maintains a Facebook page providing regular news updates and items of local interest – you’ll find us at facebook.com/BingleyTownCouncil

You can contact our Clerk, Ruth Batterley, at townclerk@bingleytowncouncil.gov.uk or by phoning 07703 188660. Our office is currently at Cottingley Cornerstone Centre, Littlelands, Cottingley, Bingley, BD16 1AL.

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You can take the boy out of Bradford by Peter Oliver

Roses rivalry runs deep in sport, wherever and whenever the white of Yorkshire and red of Lancashire do battle. But one man who has bridged that divide and successfully crossed the county boundary is Dave Baldwin, formerly the chief executive of Bradford City Football Club who now fills the same role in the Premier League with Burnley. His love for the game and flair for the business of football has benefited both. And to prove it’s not become a one-sided affair with single-flow traffic to the west of the Pennines since his move to Turf Moor in 2014, Baldwin’s passion for his home city means he is continuing to drive Bradford forward as an economic and business force. “I found the perfect combination is, if you bring Yorkshire tea bags over and mix it with Lancashire water, you get the perfect brew,” he said of his ‘foot-in-both camps’ work and lifestyle balance. Originally recruited as Burnley’s chief operating officer in November, 2014, Baldwin became chief executive six months later – a role he now combines with a position as chair of Bradford’s Producer City Board (Bradford Economic Partnership). On the back of a new economic growth strategy put together by Bradford Council, the University of Bradford, Bradford Chamber of Commerce and other economic partners, the economic partnership provides a focus for building on the city’s strengths and assets – with Baldwin the figurehead at the helm.

He aims to help Bradford maximise the potential of its growing population, youthful demographic and £9.2 billion economy and sees parallels with the way he led the city’s football club to a position of strength before his own transfer market move. “I genuinely believe there are a lot of good things going on in Bradford and you just need to have everyone’s noses pointing in the same direction,” Baldwin added. “Part of it is creating a movement and getting behind something - a bit like the season-ticket initiative we introduced at the football club.We felt we could do something good and change the fortunes of the club. But we needed people to get behind it and Bradford folk are people who will be driven to action.Give them a challenge and they will step up to the challenge.” The Bantams were struggling in 2007 after being relegated to the Football League’s bottom division and still trying to re-build following a second spell in administration. Incoming chairman Mark Lawn asked for Baldwin’s help and expertise, and what was planned as a short labour of love soon became a lot more.

Baldwin to Burnley for his first taste of the Premier League.

Baldwin set about re-vitalising City’s commercial operation, with one of his early initiatives the introduction of a season-ticket pledge scheme which saw prices fixed at a low level in return for a commitment to buy from a set number of fans.

The 46-year-old is now responsible for overseeing a business that employs more than 500 people with a payroll in excess of £50m and a turnover of more than double that – an ideal background for his position as Bradford’s new economic tsar in a job with one major difference from his time at City.

“The view was ‘we have a 25,000-seater stadium, we need to re-engage with the community’,” he explained. “The pledge brought in over 10,000 season-ticket holders, taking it to a level beyond 12,000 and we’ve maintained that ever since. Bradford are now known for accessible, affordable football.” As chief executive, Baldwin’s brief grew to oversee the whole of City’s operation – on and off the pitch. Under the management of Phil Parkinson, the Bantams reached the final of the League Cup in 2013 – the first team from the bottom division to reach the final since 1962 and the first to reach a major Wembley final. Three months later they were back, winning promotion via the play-off final, and since then City have established themselves as a force in League One, playing in front of crowds of close to 20,000 at the Northern Commercials Stadium. Bradford also sold their first in a long-time £1m-plus player in Nahki Wells, a product of the Richmond International Academic and Soccer Academy which Baldwin helped bring into a partnership with the football club, with the striker moving on to Huddersfield and then, last summer, following

Baldwin is currently in his second season in the top tier, his first season as chief executive at Turf Moor coinciding with Sean Dyche’s team winning the Championship title to secure an immediate return to the Premier League in 2016 , followed by retaining Premier League status for the first time in the 16/17 season.

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“I came for six weeks and was there sevenand-a-half years later,” explained Baldwin, born and bred in Bradford and a lifelong fan of the Bantams who had left the city to pursue a successful career that took in hospitality, retail and recruitment ahead of a planned retirement in Spain. “The only thing that was going to bring me back was something I had a passion for, which was football and the club that I supported.”

“The finances – fundamentally,” he said. “Which comes with freedom and restriction. Freedom in being able to deliver projects, like a state-of-the-art training ground and stadium improvements and having the resources available and the manpower to be able to run an efficient operation. “It gives you the freedom to deliver good value for money on visions for improving the football club. But at the same time, the complications that come with that are that you are challenging in a bigger pool when you are dealing with player deals and player contracts. There is always somebody bigger than you. The dynamics are greater, but it’s a challenge I enjoy. “And along with doing my day job, I care about where I live and I want the best for where I live.

this. It’s run as a sustainable business,” said Baldwin, who has done his best not to pass on costs to supporters, a number of whom, historically, have come from over the county border.

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Early bird season-ticket prices at Turf Moor have just been frozen again and have not increased since Baldwin’s appointment – the Yorkshireman drawing on past experiences and seeing similarities between the two footballing passions of his life and the city he still serves. “It would be very easy to chase down the premium price Premier League and get away with it,” he added.But we believe in giving loyalty back to the supporters who have stuck with the club for many years. “Burnley is a smaller place than Bradford, but in terms of the dynamics and characteristics of the people, it’s a very similar-type place. I liken it to a family member. We can criticise ourselves, but we won’t let anybody else criticise us. If anybody from outside wants to have a pop at us, it galvanises everybody.

Images: Top: Former Bradford City striker Nahki Wells has joined Baldwin in the Premier League with Burnley. Bottom: Baldwin was an instrumental figure in the introduction of affordable season tickets at Bradford City.

“I was already in love with the football club when I came back to Bradford and I fell in love with the city again.” Baldwin’s home is in Cullingworth, where he lives with his wife and two children, the second of which was another catalyst for his move to Burnley. The Clarets are currently a top-10 side in the Premier League, with every probability of securing a third straight season in the top flight for the first time since the mid-1970s, while not spending beyond their means and risking the club’s long-term future. “It’s a good example of how a football club should be run. There are no sugar daddies in

“I think it helps I have that northern mentality. I think I gained the respect of the Bradford fans on the basis I was one of them. And here, I think people recognise I’m a kind of ‘nononsense, no frills, ask an honest question and get an honest answer’ type of person. That’s my mantra. “I’m passionate towards delivering success for the organisation I work for. I’ve always been somebody who gives their all to the task at hand. “The task at hand at Bradford was a tough one to walk into, with the circumstance that were presented to us in May, 2007, but hard graft reaped rewards. “Coming over here, that’s the same thing. We all work hard and are reaping the rewards from it. Hopefully I can deliver the same within the economic partnership.” You can take the boy out of Bradford but you can’t take Bradford out of the boy.

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Bingley’s thriving business community is supported by several networking groups. We found out more about Bingley Social - a free monthly event for local businesses with a strong social aspect. Bingley Social is organised and hosted by Gavin Milligan of Gem Compliance Training and Emma Steele of ES Editorial. As two local business owners, they understand the importance of taking time away from their offices to socialise and network with likeminded people. They also understand that running your own business can sometimes be a lonely place. This is why Bingley Social’s Friday night meet-ups encourage business owners, sole traders and freelancers to come together in an informal and relaxed environment. With each event held in one of Bingley’s many bars and pubs from 5-7pm, you can celebrate a successful week, share challenges or simply unwind over a few drinks. Gavin and Emma established Bingley Social in September 2016 and have since welcomed many businesses from Bingley and the surrounding areas. There’s no agenda, no formalities and no membership. There’s also no pressure to sell who you are and what you do, however, excellent connections and collaborations are regularly made. The idea for Bingley Social was born from Harrogate Social - the brainchild of Steve and Kelly Nicholls of NY Design in Harrogate - who host a successful monthly Harrogate Social group. Rachel Hatfield and Chris Morris of Shoo Social Media also head up the popular Ilkley Social. With all three Social events taking place on a different Friday of the month, you have the option to attend one, two or all three groups.

Bingley Social will take place on Friday 19 January, Friday 16 February, Friday 23 March, Friday 20 April, Friday 18 May and Friday 15 June, with further dates to be released. Please register your attendance or add your name to the mailing list by emailing emma@eseditorial.com or gmilligan@gemcompliancetraining. co.uk. You will be kept up-to-date with the latest Bingley Social news, including venue details.

Bathing in Bingley A Long Journey! Heritage

by Alan Cattell

There has been a public swimming pool in Bingley since 1927. However, prior to the building and opening of Bingley Swimming Pool in that year there had been several attempts to provide bathing and swimming facilities for citizens of the town. Some of these were under the auspices of private enterprise, some as a result of town initiatives. When was the first attempt? Recently I discovered an advertisement in the Bradford Observer of 7 June 1866 declaring: “Baths, Baths, Baths - Prince of Wales Baths, Eldwick Near Bingley - The public are respectfully informed that the SWIMMING BATHS at the above named place are now Open. Proprietor. J TWEED.”

However, at a meeting held in March 1869 the Bingley Improvement Commissioners stated that they were “anxious to have public baths situated in the new Prince of Wales Park”. They were concerned that the river and canal (which had previously been used for bathing and swimming) were “not as pure in water” as they had once been.

The exact location was not given but added at the end of the advert was the statement “N.B Rooms for a few lodgers for the Season at the Farm.” However, by 18th April 1867 the same James Tweed of The Temperance Hotel, 65 Bridge Street, Bradford was advertising in the same newspaper: “To be sold by private contract, all that compact and Freehold Estate formerly known as the Eldwick Corn Mill Estate; lately the Prince of Wales Swimming Baths; situate at Eldwick Beck.” The advert then describes the sale of 10 acres of land, a farmhouse, barn, stable and eleven cottages plus a mill with a good dam and race for a water wheel and supply of water from a compensation reservoir. When was the next? No doubt Mr Tweed in advertising his bathing facility took account of the opening of the Prince of Wales Park in 1865 as an opportunity to name and advertise his private enterprise.

Newspaper accounts throughout the 19th Century reported deaths in the canal and the River Aire, of people who could not swim. Taking account of this, the meeting proposed that baths and a bath house should be built in the Park to “accommodate both males and females”. The baths were however never built and it was to be another 23 years until bathing facilities were built in the centre of Bingley. Slipper Baths, but no Pool. The first public baths in the town were opened in the basement of what was then

the Library and Town Hall situated in the Mechanics Institute on Main Street (now the Library Taps pub).

Only the rich of the period could afford bathing facilities in their houses. Public baths offered the opportunity for a wider range of people to have access to such luxuries. Slipper baths represented the opportunity for people to have an individual and private bath for a relatively small cost. A Swimming Pool at the College? Still Bingley had no pool, but again hopes were raised when the West Yorkshire County Council built the new Bingley Ladies Teacher Training College on Lady Lane in 1909. Proposed within the plans was a Bath Block, containing a swimming pool measuring 11feet by 21feet. This plan was eventually shelved on cost grounds. Eventually......... In 1926 the whole of the Mechanics Institute was handed over to house Bingley Library and Myrtle Grove then became the Town Hall. A new swimming baths and a public hall called the Princess Hall, costing £28,000 for the building and equipment was erected during 1927 on land belonging to Bingley Urban District Council.

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In July 1892 the Bingley Improvement Commissioners adopted the Baths and Washouses Act at a public meeting in Bingley. £300 was spent in converting the basement of the Mechanics Institute into public baths. The Leeds Mercury of March 12th 1892 had previously reported “The erection of public baths at Bingley Town Hall is almost completed. There is a Turkish Bath and two first class and five second class slipper baths, each fitted with arrangements for rapid filling and hot water”.

The opening of the Princess Hall, was carried out on 24 November 1927 by HRH Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles with her husband The Earl of Harewood. The swimming pool was opened on 12 March 1928.

Design of the Facilities The building was designed to be used in summer as a swimming pool. In winter a sectional floor was installed which covered the pool providing a dance floor and solid area for functions. This floor was 80 feet long and 45 feet wide. The Princess Hall was available for events from October to March. During the summer months alternative venues for dancing/ functions included the local Cooperative Assembly Hall amongst others. The swimming pool was 75 feet long and 33 feet wide with a deep end of 6 feet 9 inches and a shallow end of 3 feet 3 inches. The pool also featured three automatic foot sprayers for swimmers to use before entering the pool, and a number of diving platforms. These consisted of a five metre and a three metre platform and a one metre springboard. Patience Whilst the diving platforms, foot sprayers and Princess Hall no longer exist in 2018, Bingley Pool survives as a testament to the patience of the people of Bingley who waited for 60+ years for the facility to be built!

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A short history 1695 – Nonconformist Chapel opened on corner of Chapel Lane. First minister, Rev Accepted Lister 1753 – Thomas Lillie (4th minister) appointed, rapid growth of congregation.

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1773 – Land & buildings on site of present chapel donated.

On 29 April 1818 the Church building in Dryden Street opened for worship with much ceremony. Its present members will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of this occasion with a number of events during 2018 and we hope as many local people as possible will join with us in our celebrations.

1818 – Building in Chapel Lane now too small, new church built on present site off Main Street Joined The Congregational Union of churches.

We start on 28 March with a talk by local historian Ian Dewhirst. Ian will be telling us what our town was like in and around the year 1818. Admission is by ticket, free of charge, and available from Ian Robinson, one of the Church’s elders – phone 01274 510808. Light refreshments will be served on arrival. The following month - on Saturday 28 April - we shall be welcoming local ladies’ choir Opus 44 who will be giving a concert in their own special style and then on 7 June the theatre group Riding Lights will be entertaining us with their unique approach to performance. Tickets for both events are again free and obtainable from Ian Robinson. Start time for all three events is 7.30 pm. We’re rather proud of our old building – not perhaps the most beautiful but it’s simple and functional as befits our relatively simple style of worship. And the £1,200 it cost seems like a bargain now, though no doubt raising the cash troubled the members at the time! It has served the generations well these 200 years and we hope you’ll come and see it for yourselves, either at one or more of our celebratory events or on any Sunday morning at 10.30. Finally, we’ve got a little surprise present for everyone in Bingley so keep an eye on your post box around St Valentine’s Day. That’s all we’re going to say just now but we hope 2018 will be as exciting for you as it promises to be for Bingley URC.

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Bicentenary celebrations at Bingley United Reformed Church

1843 – Church building enlarged by one third (spot the join). 1862 – Large Sunday School built (now flats). 1872 –Various improvements such as piped water and gas lighting installed. 1888 – New entrance porch added. 1889 - ‘Congs’ first cricket match held at Beckfoot. 1906 – Congregational Operatic Society founded, performing in Sunday School. 1972 – Formation of United Reformed Church from Congregational & Presbyterian denominations. 1995 – Celebration of 300th anniversary of opening of Church. 2018 – Celebration of 200th anniversary of present building.

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Blue Blood: The AFC Bingley column By Elliott Horan

2017 was an exciting year for AFC Bingley but the reality of what is in store for the club and what is needed, is both exciting and overwhelming. This year will see us move to our new ground in Bingley and start to make the necessary upgrades to the site and surface, in order to meet National League requirements and for us to be accepted into the West Yorkshire Association Football League. This is our first choice in the league we wish to enter but the task is hard and daunting for a club which didn’t exist until last year. The WYAFL is what they call Step 7 of the pyramid, so it’s vital we achieve all the ground grading requirements or at least look like we are going to meet those requirements whilst we are in this league. New Balance will be formally announced as our new kit supplier and technical partner. The deal will see the Blues further enhance New Balance’s expansion into football, by becoming the only non-League club to be working with the brand for the upcoming 2018/19 season. New Balance will bring its considerable technical expertise when designing and developing the club’s kit and training apparel. Working with a brand with the global appeal of New Balance offers us superb kit designs and styles for the coming years but also the association with clubs such as Liverpool, Porto, Celtic and Sevilla. We will be launching our new range, club shop and website throughout this year, so the people of Bingley, along with our players can get hold of the new and exciting apparel. Although we are going from strength to strength with recruitment, ground and apparel. We are still actively hoping that the Bingley commerce, businesses and the community might be keen in being involved with the club. Whether it be signage at the ground, long term partnerships or volunteering your expertise then please do not hesitate to contact the club. One of AFC Bingleys’ main aims other than winning silverware, is being fully integrated within the town and community.

Quick fire Questions Elliott Horan with Captain Dave Wright, midfield leader Matthew Addy and Bingley’s top goalscorer Scott Mortimer.

Best Trainer:

Joker:

Dave & Matty: “George hands down. Always puts a real shift in at training does Georgey.”

All of the players: “Easy one, it’s Joe Boyle”

Quickest:

Dave: “Yeah a few lads are funny in squad but Joe is naturally funny, sarcastic and smart with it.”

Scott & Dave: “Me!!”

Best Dancer:

Scott: “If I wasn’t carrying this injury then I’d be fastest on the pitch”

All of the players: This is Harryson after the Christmas party.

Me: “Is it not Warby?”

Matty: “Theres photographic evidence of Harryson dancing topless” (laughter)

Dave: “He’s fast but not fast as me, Harryson or Matty Schofield, I don’t think” Matty: “It’s too tough to call but it’s something that we need to find out in a race.”

Slowest:

Most Intelligent: Dave and Scott: “I would say Matthew Addy” Matty: “I would say myself on and off the pitch.”

Matty and Dave: “Sorry DillDog, it’s probably you!”

Least Intelligent:

Scott: “Yeah it’s probably Dillon or Nigel.”

Matty and Dave: (Look at each other, laugh and point at Scott)

Hardman: Scott: “It’s got to be Dillon or Nick.” Dave and Matty: (Laughter) Me: “Why Nick?” Dave: “The Karate Kicker, that’s why!”

Scott: “I knew you were gonna say me, you can get out of here with that.” Matty: “How long have I know you Scott?, you are hands down the most stupid.” Scott: (Laughs) “I’m not having that.” Matty: “You used to toke my bag instead of took.”

Most Skilful:

Dave: “The list goes on….”

Matty: “Gonna have to say Schofield or he will kick off!”(Laughter)

Longest in shower:

Dave: Me and Matty Schofield hands down Scott: “What about me? Top Goalscorer here.” Dave and Matty: (Laughter)

All the players: “Jack Lewy” Dave: “Take that answer as you see fit.” (Laughter)

Sport

Bingley man takes on Bradford 10k run for epilepsy by Claudia Christie

A Bingley man is running 10k for the epilepsy charity that helped him - and urging others to follow suit. Adam Buglass, 35, from Bingley, was diagnosed with epilepsy last year. He has adjusted to his condition, and surrendering his driving licence, by taking up running. He will take part in the Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k on 18 March. “On 5th April 2016 I had my first ever tonic-clonic seizure,” Adam explains. “All I know is that I woke up feeling like I’d been hit by a bus, without knowing who or where I was. I lost my driving licence for six months immediately. That, along with the precious car which had to be scrapped, still breaks my heart.” Adam wasn’t initially prepared for the long haul. “I assumed that the six months would be the end of the matter, so I decided to make the most of the opportunity to lose some excess weight by walking to work. Walking soon became running.” However, the reality of his condition soon hit home. “Four months after my seizure I was diagnosed with epilepsy and put onto medication for life. I was told that I could hardly drink at all and my social life shrank further.” He went through a difficult and scary time as his condition worsened. “My seizures increased in frequency, as did blue-light runs to A&E and hospital admissions. Each seizure set the driving ban clock back another 12 months. And each time those closest to me would feel more anxious about my health. Information was hard to find and my driving ban was extended to 12 months. So I kept running.”

Adam found a lifeline through Leeds-based charity Epilepsy Action, who referred him to their nursing service. “A couple of meetings with Amanda began the process of turning around some of our struggles in managing the condition,” he says. “I carried on running, but the side-effects of the medication took their toll with depression, frequent illness and constant fatigue. This, combined with increasing worry from those around me, created scenarios worse than any seizure I’d experienced. But Amanda was our rock. She helped me to combat these side-effects and arranged a referral to a psychologist. I carried on running, and with Amanda’s help, we stayed positive.” Lately, Adam’s health has improved, bringing with it unexpected benefits. “Since March 18th 2017 I’ve been seizure-free with few side effects, and Epilepsy Action have continued to support us. Last September, I ran my first

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10k. I have also lost four stone since that first seizure, bringing me to a healthy weight for the first time in 17 years.” Adam remains frustrated by the loss of his licence. “This still affects my social life and my ability to support family in varying states of health.” But he is also determined to overcome the obstacles epilepsy has thrown in his path. “I had never done any running before and I still can’t say I enjoy it - but it’s been a way to fight back.” As well as being his first competitive run, the Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k is a major milestone for Adam. “If I have no further seizures, then it will be exactly 12 months after my last seizure and I will be eligible to reclaim my driving licence after nearly two years. Epilepsy Action still help us and we know that this will continue whatever happens

next. They’ve been a great source of support during a traumatic time.” The Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k began in 2008. Since then, runners have raised over £367,300 for the charity, with 9,984 runners crossing the finish line. The course record is held by Tesfaye Debele, who achieved a time of 31.02 minutes in 2013. Starting and finishing in Centenary Square, the 10k route is suitable for first-time runners seeking a challenge, as well as elites looking to achieve a personal best. For more information about the Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k or to sign up, visit epilepsy.org.uk/bradford or call the events team on 0113 210 8797. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 14 March, subject to availability.

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Arts

Stephen Dinsdale: My photography story “I’ve always had a love of photography, but until 2015 I’d never really done anything about it. Photography and the ‘dark arts of the darkroom’ were part of my design course at college in the mid-nineties, but all the faffing around in the darkroom really didn’t appeal (apologies to any hardcore film fans out there!), so I spent many years either without a camera, or just ‘messing around’ with a point-and-shoot. Fast forward to September 2015 when I bought my first DSLR, I now love to get out-and-about in the fantastic Yorkshire countryside with my camera… when I get chance as I have a busy work life as a graphic designer, to go along with an even busier home life with my wife and two adorable girls. When I do get some free time, I love nothing more than capturing an amazing sunrise or sunset (clichéd, but they never let you down!), and I take great enjoyment in capturing the Milky Way and the many stars during the cold, winter nights (although it’s pretty scary when you’re on your own in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales late at night!). I specialise in landscape photography, but I also love shooting cityscapes as I’m continually fascinated by the amazing details and angles associated with the architecture around us, especially in this part of West Yorkshire.

I’ve recently bought a drone, which I absolutely love using as it allows me to capture images that simply wouldn’t be available to me without one. It’s added a new dimension to my photography. The drone has also allowed me to dabble in some aerial videography, but I’ve yet to have the time to truly do it justice – it may have to wait until my girls are a bit older and less demanding, if that ever happens!”

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Goit Stock Growing-up in Cullingworth, Goit Stock is one of those magical places filled with memories of playing there as a child, so with that in mind I took my camera down there early on a Sunday morning in September this year. I took a few shots but this long exposure of the main waterfall is definitely my favourite. I was expecting some lovely rays of light to be shining through the trees, but, as is usually the case, the clouds gathered and did a great job of blocking the sun! Having said that, I believe I came away with an excellent image that definitely does justice to such a beautiful part of the world.

Hewenden Hewenden is another of those ‘must photograph’ places for anyone who grew up around the area. I went there back in July last year fully armed with all my camera gear, plus my drone and its associated paraphernalia, and wasn’t let down as it was a beautiful sunset. I ended-up with at least four great shots, but this one is definitely my favourite. The golden light hitting the arches of the viaduct is truly gorgeous, as is the stillness of the reservoir. What truly makes this image is the unique ‘birds-eye’ view that the drone allows me to capture. Marvellous.

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Exhibitions Arts

After the Coal Dust

Bingley Gallery Under The Bed Sale

Bradford Industrial Museum, Until 29 April

Until 18 February, Bingley Gallery

After the Coal Dust is a series of photographs taken by John, Bridget and Freya Gill of Castleford. The photographs are designed to show life in the local area now that the coal mines have closed.

The Bingley Gallery always starts the year with its annual Under The Bed Sale, which was inspired by Cupola Gallery’s famous idea. It is a sort of artistic jumble sale, a chance for artists to show things that they all have stashed away. An annual spring clear-out, with lots of bargains. Things that haven’t fitted into other shows, unusual pieces, work that hasn’t had a chance to be seen before. Including paintings, textiles and photography.

Although many of these images are taken in coal towns they are equally relevant to many areas of a post-industrial Britain as other traditional industries such as steel and textiles have seen a similar decline.

It’s on until 18th February and is constantly changing, as pieces are sold new pieces fill the gaps, so there’s always plenty to see.

The idea is not one of nostalgia for the ‘good old days’ but a dispassionate look at what comes after the closure of an area’s main industry and focal point.

After the Under The Bed Sale, be prepared for a complete change. You won’t miss Tim Hales’ vibrant paintings smiling out at you from the gallery window in Park Road. His show previews on the evening of the 7 March from 7-9 pm. Everyone is welcome.

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This year the star of the show was a large watercolour by Jimmy Hardaker, who had a gallery in Bingley many years ago.

Tim works mostly with acrylic paint on board. His paintings are abstract at this time, but he likes to make ambiguous references to landscapes or figures that could be read in different ways by the viewer. He likes to work with strong bright colours, and hopes that his images are entertaining and playful. The gallery is open Thursday Friday 12 - 6 and Saturday and Sunday 10 - 5. Closed Monday Wednesday. Everyone is welcome.

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Family Events

Early Man Half Term

Keighley Comic-Con

10 - 18 February, National Science & Media Museum

17 March, Victoria Hall, Keighley

The National Science and Media Museum have teamed up with Aardman and Studiocanal to present Early Man Half Term. A series of themed events including film screenings, activities, displays of original movie props and behind-thescenes tips and tricks for budding animators. Early Man is the new feature film from Academy Award winning director Nick Park and Aardman, creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, in cinemas from 26 January. Set at the dawn of time when prehistoric creatures roamed the earth, it tells the story of courageous caveman hero Dug (Eddie Redmayne) and his best friend Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy, Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age City, to save their home. The National Science and Media Museum will be screening Early Man throughout February half term alongside a unique events and experiences, from mass-participation animations featuring an entire cinema audience, to clay modelling and getting close-up to displays of original sets and artwork from the film.

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Theatre & Performance

A new year offers a fresh opportunity to begin a brand new hobby, or to take the next step in developing a current interest or pastime. The world of performing arts opens up a wide and varied range of opportunities for young people to enjoy throughout the year. Stage 84, The Yorkshire School of Performing Arts, continues to lead the way in our area, offering high quality training in all aspects of performing arts. High quality weekly classes are offered in musical theatre, contemporary dance, street dance, speech and drama, singing and acting for stage and screen. Founded in 1984 by principal, Valerie Jackson MBE, the school offers classes at its studio base in Idle, Bradford, together with further weekend classes in Skipton and Burley-in-Wharfedale. The alumni of Stage 84 include many famous names, such as Emma Williams (West End actress), Jack P. Shepherd (Coronation Street), Kimberley Walsh (Girls Aloud) and Rosie Madison (Pulse 1). The school is well-known for the quality of its high quality theatre productions, which have been presented at venues such as Bingley Arts Centre, The Alhambra Theatre and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This year, senior students are working towards a production of Hairspray in July, and junior performers will be among the first in the UK to present Mary Poppins Jr this September. stage84.com

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Theatre Listings

5 - 10 February The Alhambra Theatre Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece Sunset Boulevard, directed by Nikolai Foster and starring Ria Jones as Norma Desmond, comes to the Alhambra Theatre for one week only. bradford-theatres.co.uk

Dastaan – Sarvar Sabri 24 February, 7.30pm Kala Sangam

John Cooper Clarke 15 March, Bingley Arts Centre John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original people’s poet. Since then his career has spanned cultures, audiences, art forms and continents. Today, JCC is as relevant and vibrant as ever, and his influence just as visible on today’s pop culture. Aside from his trademark look continuing to resonate with fashionistas young and old, and his poetry included on national curriculum syllabus, his effect on modern music is huge. His influence can be heard within the keen social observations of the Arctic Monkeys and Plan B. These collaborations mean that John has been involved in 2 recent global number 1 albums - with The Arctic Monkeys putting one of John’s best loved poems, I Wanna Be Yours, to music on their critically acclaimed A:M Album His latest show, touring across the UK, USA, Canada & Australasia, is a mix of classic verse, extraordinary new material, hilarious ponderings on modern life, good honest gags, riffs and chat - a chance to witness a living legend at the top of his game. harrogatetheatre.co.uk

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Sunset Boulevard

Sonia Sabri Company return to Kala Sangam with a truly original performance of live music and projected film, Dastaan. Dastaan meaning a ‘story’ or story of our life’, is a riveting experience of live music and visuals. kalasangam.org

Anton & Erin 14 March, 2pm & 7.30pm The Alhambra Theatre Join Anton du Beke & Erin Boag, the nation’s favourite ballroom couple, as they celebrate the golden age of Hollywood. Featuring dazzling new choreography, sparkling costumes and a sensational show band bradford-theatres.co.uk

Rigoletto 15 March, 7.30pm The Alhambra Theatre Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto is a dramatic tale of the jester’s daughter whose heart is stolen by a charming but unreliable ruler – and how her father’s attempts to prevent the love affair lead to tragedy. The opera was almost banned because it exposed the licentious behaviour of the powers-that-be at court. bradford-theatres.co.uk

Kaleidoscope - Brewster’s Millions 22 - 24 March, 7.30pm Bingley Arts Centre Penniless Monty Brewster inherits one million pounds from his grandmother and one day later discovers that his grandfather has died and has left him ten million pounds if he is able to spend his original one million inheritance within three months. If he succeeds he will be rich but if he fails then he will be poverty-stricken once more.

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The Jukes - Down at the Diner. 50s/60s Music. Sat10th February, 7:30pm Tickets: £18 (Conc. £17)

Sherlock Homes 2 short plays In the BLT Studio Upstairs Sat 24th & Sun 25th Feburary, 7:30pm Tickets: £5 under 18s £2

Bingley Little Theatre presents - Billy Liar A Comedy by Keith Waterhouse Mon 26th February - Sat 3rd March, 7:30pm Tickets: Front stalls: £9.00, Conc: £8.00, Rear Stalls: £8.00, Conc: £7.00

Bingley Amateurs present

Red Riding Hood Panto Fri 9th March, 7.15pm | Sat 10th, 2.15pm and 7.15pm | Sun 11th , 1pm and 5pm. Tickets £10 and £8 , onc. £6 Unruly Theatre Company presentsin the Studio Theatre Upstairs

3 Talking Heads by Alan Bennett Sat 17th & Sun 18th March, 7:30pm Tickets: £5 Under 18s £2

Kaleidoscope - Brewster’s Millions BLT’s Youth Drama Group

Thurs 22nd - Sat 24th March, 7:30pm Tickets: Front stalls: £9.00, Conc: £8.00, Rear Stalls: £8.00, Conc: £7.00

Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street, Bingley, BD16 2LZ | Box office 01274 567983 Mon to Friday 11:00am to 3:30pm

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War Horse: The National Theatre production returns to the Bradford stage Following their sell-out run at the theatre in 2014 The National Theatre’s production of War Horse returns to the Bradford Alhambra as part of the shows 10 year anniversary tour. Bradford is the only place in Yorkshire to experience this spectacular theatrical adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s remarkable story of courage, loyalty and friendship set against the backdrop of the First World War. Featuring ground-breaking puppetry work by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping horses to life on stage, and directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris, War Horse is the most successful play in the National Theatre’s history and has won 25 awards including the Tony Award for Best Play on Broadway. The production has now been seen worldwide by an audience of over 7 million people in 11 countries from Broadway to Berlin and with touring productions across North America, the Netherlands, Belgium and China.

Author Morpurgo is enthusiastic about the upcoming tour saying, ‘After a few months rest, out at pasture, Joey the War Horse and his great team from the National Theatre are touring the UK again through to 2019 and during the centenary of the end of the First World War, taking their show all over the country to towns and cities, many of them places War Horse has not been seen before. I am so pleased this is happening; that so many more people will have the chance to enjoy this unique theatrical event. Steady boy, steady Joey. Trot on!’ The 34-strong cast includes plenty of local connections with Yorkshire born William Ilkley, who plays Arthur Narracott, a lifelong City fan and Thomas Dennis, who leads the cast as Albert Narracott, set to become the third generation of his family to tread the Bradford boards. Dennis won recent critical acclaim as the youngest lead in The National Theatre’s production of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’ and is joined here by his ‘Curious’ co-star Jo Castleton who plays his mother Rose Narracott. The cast is completed by renowned folk musician Bob Fox who returns to the production in his role of Song Man. Please call the Box Office on 01274 432000 or visit bradford-theatres.co.uk for more information.

Ladies Of The Blues Music

by Martin Brooks

Blues enthusiasts, live music lovers and aspiring musicians are in for a very special treat, when blues trio Connie Lush, Kyla Brox and Erja Lyytinen appear on the same bill for a nine date UK Tour in March 2018. They will be appearing at The Octagon in Keighley on Thursday 29 March, the eighth show of their tour, for what is set to be a very special night indeed!

Connie Lush Connie Lush grew up in Liverpool and was singing in her church and school choirs from the age of five. Regarded as one of the finest blues singers in the UK, five-time winner of best UK vocalist and twice European Blues vocalist of the year. She has performed at some of Europe’s most prestigious festivals, wowed audiences from Moscow to LA and toured the UK with the late, great BB King culminating in an unforgettable night at the Royal Albert Hall.

Kyla Brox Kyla Brox was born in Lancashire in 1980 and was exposed to the passion of Afro-American music at first-hand from her blues singing father, Victor. Her voice remains a stunning example of the soul singer’s art, blurring the distinction between pleasure and pain like the soul greats of old. Whether fronting the mighty Kyla Brox Band, or harnessing undiluted soul power in a duo with musical and life partner Danny Blomeley, Kyla is without doubt the most authentic UK blues and soul singer of her generation.

Erja Lyytinen Erja Lyytinen was born into a musical family in the town of Kuopio, Finland and quickly emerged as an artist to watch in her native country. Since first setting foot in a recording studio 15 years ago, Erja has become a bona fide star in her homeland and a celebrated fixture on the international music scene. She has recorded nine studio albums in locations as diverse as Helsinki, Memphis and Clarksdale, Mississippi, earning numerous awards and honours along the way.

Thursday 29 March, 7.30pm Advance tickets £19, call 01274 562 252 or visit theoctagonlive.com The Octagon Live, Bradford Road, Sandbeds, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 5LY

Music Listings TLR Present… Red Tail Rising

Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp of Red Tail Ring create lush, intricate arrangements of original folk music and traditional ballads with banjo, fiddle, guitar, and close harmonies.

Ukelele Sing-Along 2 February, 8pm Shipley Catholic Mens Society Join Shipley Ukes for a popular sing-along with sausage and mash supper. £2 for supper, served at 9pm, let Angela know if you would like supper. Music starts at 8.30pm. Song sheets provided.

Zang

10 February, 8pm-11pm Kirkgate Centre, Shipley

17 February, 9pm The Fox

Lots of grooving, moving and schmoozing! Cocktails, lights, visuals, dancing and DJs. £5

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TLR Present... Sam Baker 11 February, 8pm Caroline Street Social Club Sam Baker’s music and story have been shared by some of the most prestigious media outlets in the world-NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Rolling Stone Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and numerous others. He is a true artist in every way, sharing amazing life experiences through music, story, and art.

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TLR Present... The Railsplitters

3 February, 9pm The Fox, Shipley

16 February, 8pm Caroline Street Social Club

Electrifying Blues & Americana from this new band featuring topnotch, time served musicians.

The Railsplitters bring their high energy brand of bluegrass from Colorado, USA with top class instrumental playing and powerful harmonies. This hugely entertaining live band draws on a range of influences including folk/roots, Americana, modern pop and rock & roll, as well as bluegrass pioneers like Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs. Featuring banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and upright bass, The Railsplitters have the kind of raw power that will knock your socks off.

Blue Suede Dudes 3 February, 9pm The Brown Cow Blue Suede Dudes return to the Brown Cow for an awesome night of classic 50s and 60s rock & roll goodness! Definitely not to be missed!

Stray Weather and Vanessa Maria 8 February, 7.30pm The Exchange, Keighley Up and coming Leeds Hip Pop outfit, think The Streets with punk sensibilities. Pay what you feel! With support from Vanessa Maria who is a singer-songwriter from Bradford ,U.K. blending Alternative R’n’B with dark and ethereal electronic pop.

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Front Room Disco 17 February, 8pm-11:30pm Kirkgate Centre, Shipley Front Room Disco brings you an eclectic alternative mix of music. Covering indie, alternative, ska, reggae, punk, disco and 80s pop.

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2 February, 8pm Caroline Street Social Club

Groovers in the Heart

TLR Present... Adam Holmes and the Embers 23 February, 8pm Caroline Street Social Club Adam Holmes crafts lyrics that resonate like old folk songs, set to melodies rooted in haunting slow airs. John Martyn’s strum and sting, laced with slices of Celtic soul and folk. Theliveroom.info

Luke Womersley 23 February, 9pm The Bold Privateer Luke is a first class entertainer who covers all the greatest hits and favourites from the last 50 years in his acoustic set and never fails to give an outstanding performance.

Luke Hirst 23 February, 8pm The Brown Cow, Bingley Luke Hirst Music returns for another evening of classic acoustic hits!

Jazz Guitar Day 25 February, 11am - 4.30pm Yorkshire Music School, Salts Mill Focusing on improvisation, jazz, blues and latin the Jazz Guitar Day will offer something for everyone. The tutors are Adrian Ingram, Darren Dutson Bromley, Jon Shaw and Dr Kathy Dyson.

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The Wombats 11 February The Underground,, Bradford Since debuting in 2006, Liverpudlian trio The Wombats’ unique blend of synthpop, post-punk and often dark lyrical themes has attracted a devoted following. They head to the Underground Bradford as part of Fightback 2018, a campaign to support grass roots music venues accross the UK. Tickets £10.

Dave Gunning and The Ennis Sisters

Rhea w/ The Escapades and Cosmic Shambles

TLR Present..Son of Town Hall

26 February, 7.30pm Victoria Hall

2 March, 7.30pm The Exchange, Keighley

11 March, 8pm Caroline Street Social Club

Eleven albums in, Dave Gunning has become a truly masterful songwriter, one who has earned real peer respect from such Canadian folk songwriting legends as Ron Hynes, David Francey, and James Keelaghan.

Belgian rock with ripping riffs. The Next Big Thing From Belgium, Royal Blood Meets Arctic Monkeys. Support from Silsden blues, rock n rollers The Escapades.

Welcome to the mythic world of Son of Town Hall, the unusual union of Ben Parker of London, England, and David Berkeley of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Parker, a highly sought-after London-based songwriter/producer/multiinstrumentalist, and Berkeley, a celebrated singer/songwriter/ guitarist/author have imagined a world that transcends time and space, complete with Victorianera outfits, meditations about the sea and songs that beg you to sing along.

TLR Present... Bronwynne Brent 2 March, 8pm Caroline Street Social Club Born and raised in the Mississippi Delta, American roots songwriter Bronwynne Brent has the kind of stop-in-your-tracks voice that sounds like Southern sunshine. Theliveroom.info

Little Caesar

Izak Live 4 March, 4-6pm The Potting Shed, Bingley Live acoustic music from Izak Wilkinson for a chilled Sunday at The Potting Shed.

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Groovers in the Heart 10 March, 8pm-11pm Kirkgate Centre, Shipley Lots of grooving, moving and schmoozing! Cocktails, lights, visuals, dancing and DJs. £5

1 March, 7pm Penningtons Octagon Live Bluesy, sweaty, sleezy, R&B based hard rockin’roll

The Rockets Blues Band Live 10 March, 9pm The Brown Cow, Bingley Newcomers to The Brown Cow Bingley, The Rockets Blues Band present an evening of rocking blues covers.

Front Room Disco 17 March, 8pm-11:30pm Kirkgate Centre, Shipley Front Room Disco brings you an eclectic alternative mix of music. Covering indie, alternative, ska, reggae, punk, disco and 80’s pop. With Wil Oddsox. Licensed bar. £4.

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