Contributions: Alan Cattell Danielle Watson - Tongues Will Wag Fashion Astrid Hanson Susan Richardson, Hewenden Mills Steve Warrillow, Denso Marston Adele Hirst David Heseltine, Conservative Councillor Andy Mason & Andrew McCormick, Labour Councillors Richard Walsh Jane Richards Ros Dawson Contacts Editor - Kimberley Devine kim@overtmarketing.co.uk Sales – Alex Jowett alex@overtmarketing.co.uk Tel: 01274 299103 Sales & Marketing – Simon Harrup simon@overtmarketing.co.uk Design – Christopher Thorpe chris@overtmarketing.co.uk Say hello to us www.mycommunityhub.co.uk www.facebook.com/mycommunityhub twitter @communityhubmag
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Editor’s Letter Welcome to the May issue Thank you to all our readers for continuing to read the Bingley Hub magazine on a monthly basis, and for using the services provided by our advertisers. Our advertisers tell us that they get great results from their ads, which makes it worthwhile for them to advertise. We have lots going on in this issue, two stories of interest written by Alan Cattell; Living History article about our very own Hub reader Sue Brown, who recently contacted us to share her families background of Town Crier’s in Bingley. The second article; Magnet - The early days in Bingley. In May’s issue; we have brand new contributors to the magazine; Astrid Hanson, a local Historian is writing about various Mills of the Valley, starting with Hewenden at Cullingworth, and will move onto Bents and Hallas Mills, then Goit Stock Mill and fi nally the Harden Beck mills at the other end of the valley. Also we have are very excited to welcome our brand new Fashion & Style contributor, Danielle Watson of Wilsden. Danielle has been working in Fashion and Style for many years and has just launched her online fashion boutique, Tongues Will Wag Fashion. She will be bringing all our lovely ladies up to date with the latest in ladies fashion with her monthly column. As always, we thank all our contributors and advertisers for enabling us to continue with the magazine. It was heard recently that two of the main local magazines in the area have shut their doors; The Bingley Rural (local business) and Bingley Matters, which was supported by Yell.com. This is a shame, because both magazines has something different to offer. The magazine is supported by local businesses advertising - that’s where we get the revenue from to pay for the print & overheads. If you, the readers do not use these services or mention that you saw them in the Hub, our advertisers will think that their advert is not working and therefore decide not to advertise again. This is why the smaller magazines cannot survive ! We need YOU to make sure you tell the businesses that you saw them in the Hub Magazine. Without our advertisers, we too will end up closing ... Luckily, we are still here! The only magazine in Bingley left standing. It is still very hard work, and the team here at Overt try our hardest to ensure that our customers are looked after - but ultimately it is down to you, the general public ! They need you to use them, visit them, try them out if you haven’t done before! They are banking on you to keep them in business. Until next month Kimberley
Funny stuff
20 Weird facts you might not know! • It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. We dare you, give it a try!
• You breathe on average about 5 million times a year. • Months that begin on a Sunday always have a Friday the 13th in them. • You are born with 300 bones, by the time you are an adult you will have 206. • The average lead pencil will write a line about 35 miles long or write approximately 50,000 English words. • One fourth of the bones in your body are in your feet. • It takes more calories to eat a piece of celery than the celery has in it. • The tip of a bullwhip moves so fast that the sound it makes is actually a tiny sonic boom. • Native Americans used to name their children after the first thing they saw as they left their tepees
after their children were born, hence the names Sitting Bull and Running Water. • The present population is expected to rise to 15 Billion by the year 2080. • The largest recorded snowflake was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. • The Matami Tribe of West Africa play their own version of football, instead of a normal football they use a human skull. • Coca-Cola would be green if the food colorant wasn’t added. • Cockroaches can live several weeks with their heads cut off. • The average person spends 2 weeks of their lifetime waiting for the light to change from red to green.
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Living History
Bingley’s Town Crier A Family Remembered Hub reader Sue Brown (nee Green) recently contacted our local historian Alan Cattell to share the background of her family as Town Crier’s of Bingley. Sue and Alan met to discuss the contribution her family have made and this article is the result of their meetings and Alan’s further research. Three Generations of Town Crier Joseph (Joe) Green born in 1803 served Bingley at fi rst as Parish Constable initially appointed by the Vestry (a body responsible for the affairs of a Parish). In 1853 he was appointed pinder (receiving a small fee for every stray animal impounded) and bellman (paid for every announcement made). As such Joe was the first official Town Crier appointed Crier, by the Keighley Court, acting as Court Leet, (who made such bellman appointments), in 1853 and in 1872. Joe is shown in the Census of 1851 as Parish Constable and the Census of 1861 as Town Crier. Prior to this John Crowther, (although not Town Crier), had paraded Bingley throughout the night armed with a pike and a rattle and cried out the hour and state of the weather in his role as the Up Town Knocker Up. An old oil painting (left) depicts Crowther wearing a frock-coat with a bell under his arm. This was one of two bells used by the town during this period. Joe Green died in 1872 and was
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succeeded by his son William who continued to live in his father’s house at 23 Illingworth’s Yard, Bingley which had been the family home for 150+ years. The original Town Criers bell was recast soon after William was appointed Town Crier by the Court Leet. Sue Brown is shown in the photograph with the bell which is still in the possession of the family. William held the offi ce of Town Crier for more than 60 years. The Yorkshire Post and Intelligencer of 18th August 1932 includes in its report of The Airedale Show at Bingley the following comment: “One of the proudest men of the day was Mr William Green, the bellman, who was still on duty announcing the classes (of show animals) as he has done at every show in the societies history” William died less than a year after this event Following a period of ill health late in his life William expressed the wish that his son Ben of Crownest Road, Bingley should carry on the role of Town Crier. William died in 1933 and Ben took over from him as town crier. On succeeding his father, the Telegraph and Argus noted the event in stating “Although there is little demand upon the services of any North of England town crier nowadays, the office is still being carried out in Bingley. Mr William Green, who died last week has expressed the wish that his son Mr Ben Green should carry on in his place”.
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Ben himself stated to the Keighley News in 1934 that there was less call for the services of town crier and that “Last year, he had “belled” on only four occasions. He also observed that “Three shillings is the usual charge for the services of bellman, but remuneration is generally decided by the length of the announcement and the area where it is necessary to be read”. Aunt Florrie’s Bone of Contention Sue remembers her Aunt Florrie as a daughter of William Green, being aggrieved that it was only the male line who would be considered for the role of Town Crier. However Sue also recalls that her Aunt didn’t want the actual job, only the bell! Whilst the bell was cleaned and polished during the year it received a special clean by the children of the family at Christmas in anticipation of Aunt Florrie’s visit. On her arrival she would demand “Let me see the bell”, and woe betide them if it was not clean or polished!
Long Service to the Town Ben Green served as town crier for 20 years until he himself died in 1954. He also identifi ed his son Stanley (Sue’s Father) as next town crier but in the event his services were never called upon. In total the Green family had been town criers for Bingley for just over 100 Years. Alan Cattell and Sue Brown - Bingley, March 2014 Sue with the Town Crier’s Bell Images courtesy of Bradford Libraries
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Dream chaser
Danielle dares to be different! Written by Danielle Watson Former celebrity lookalike launches ‘women’s online fashion boutique’! Tongues Will Wag Fashion announces the launch of its e-boutique www.tongueswillwagfashion.co.uk The latest independent, UK online retailer, Tongues Will Wag Fashion, has unveiled its online boutique collection, of runway and celebrity inspired fashion, for ‘women who dress to impress and dare to be different’. Business owner and former Carrie Bradshaw lookalike, Danielle Watson, age 40, resides with her young daughter in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Starting as a fitting model for Grattan, from leaving school, Danielle went onto to work within sales and hospitality. From the age of eighteen Danielle worked at many, high profile events throughout the UK including Formula 1 as a gird girl, for Damon Hill’s retirement and the rugby world cup. From a very young age her life was filled with fashion and beauty, as a child she would always be sketching clothes and was always playing with her mum’s make-up, pretending to be a runway model. Danielle went on to gain at diploma within bridal and fashion make-up, later in life. After leaving school she was offered a place on a fashion course at Bradford college, but sadly due to her mother being a one parent family, financially it was not possible. So from then on her career was to be in sales and marketing and she made a very successful career within the recruitment industry. When she reached the age of 23 Danielle was constantly being told how much she resembled, the star of the series Sarah Jessica Parker on the hit series ‘Sex and the city’. This lead Danielle into making not only a part time career as a lookalike, whilst she also held down a fulltime job, as an area manager in the recruitment industry, but also lead her to leaving recruitment after twelve years to launch the UK’s most successful lookalike agency, that she sold in 2006, to emigrate to Australia with her husband at the time and daughter, to became a fulltime housewife and mother. After returning from Australia in 2007 with her family and buying their first family home, suddenly the housing market crashed, leaving Danielle no option that to finding employment. By chance she met a bridal boutique owner, who was also a dress designer and with the launch of the first ‘Sex and the City movie’
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Danielle offered to model for her, if she designed a replica of the wedding dress, as worn by Carrie in the movie. The bridal boutqiue also had a concession in Harrogate which later was to close, due to another concession holder purchasing the building, which is now established as one of the UK’s leading independent department stores, for women and has been a nominated finalist by the retail bible ‘Drapers’ on several occasions. Danielle’s career flourished working at the department store, from shopfloor into the office, her relationship with the female director, lead to a great friendship. The owner, was always aware of Danielle’s natural ability for fashion, predominantly for a more younger audience, than the department store catered for and always admired how she always ‘put herself together’, by being resourceful and watching the pennies, often coming to work in recycled clothes from the year before, but with a twist on her accessories, amongst charity shops bargains or latest must have trends from Primark. As a one parent family, Danielle appreciated the fact that she had to be careful with money and that looking like ‘the part’ in the department store, did not necessarily mean having to buy their designer brands, just taking one key fashion piece and teaming it up with other fashion, bargain items! After returning from a buying trip with her boss to Hong Kong, an online store was launched to enhance the department stores profile, Danielle learnt all about Magento an online store package and was responsible for managing the design and backend maintenance, sadly it was not to be as successful, as everyone hoped and fortunately for Danielle, she was head hunted by a luxury basics’ brand in London, with an immediate start. Whilst working for the sustainable, luxury basics brand, Danielle became very conversant with working
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in Magento, an online package used worldwide by many etailers, with amazing results. Many of Danielle’s friends were also one parent families with money budgets, single women with high flying careers or family and friends who just lead busy times and they all had one thing in common, a love of fashion but just for them! By this we mean ‘women who dress to impress and dare to be different’ and so it was that cog, that got Danielle into thinking that she would resource and investigate the fashion market to launch her very own online boutique. “When I founded the business, I had a very definite vision, I wanted to create an online boutique especially for women who, lead a very busy lifestyle and had to buy ‘that trend now and online’, for those ladies who had reached 40 by numbers and not by head, meaning they still looked amazing, but just trendy clothing that made them look and feel fabulous and not forgetting those women who lost themselves, somewhere in between being pregnant and having children”! “There just seemed to be a lack of good quality, affordable fashion for women, who wanted to look great and feel confident, without having to break the bank, the choices were either poorly made and were really for an 18 year old, so it was actually border line mutton for most of our targeted age group (30-55) or absolutely gorgeous designer fashion, that was much out of reach, financially”. The name Tongues Will Wag Fashion, came to Danielle eighteen months ago, whilst asleep at night and so at 3.30am that morning she went online and purchased her domain. VIP social followers on twitter include: Georgia Harrup from the voice, former super model Niki Taylor, model and TV celebrity Elen Rivas, actress Juliet Aubrey and the Honeyz Tongues Will Wag Fashion have been selected as one of ten up and coming brands to watch in 2014 by Bloggers Love and she will showcase her collection at the annual pent house event for celebrities and media at London’s Leicester Square. The spring collection has been inspired by Danielle’s favourite runway designers including Micheal Kors, Balmain, Emilio Pucci and Victoria Beckham and her favourite style icons including Kate Moss, Heidi Klum, Alex Gerrard and Abbey Clancy. Prices range from £5 to £49 and includes: Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Skirts, Jackets, Accessories and Jewellery.
Step into fashion with Danielle As the grey skies start to clear, we can at last start to pack away our muddy boots, snug uggs and that winter coat! It is time to embrace the very colourful spring season. From checker board, monochrome, we start to move into soft, ice cream pastels and take a zesty jump into new geo, neo brights! This season’s trends include floral prints, from sheer bomber jackets, through to girly, swirly swing dresses and elaborate floral print jumpsuits. The floral print has been enlarged, enhanced and enlightened from pretty pastels through to vibrant brights, with a taste of the 80’s and 90’s in neon; this design is a must for spring and will be around throughout the summer, including tropical and botanical prints! The Jumpsuit is thee most talked about, must have buy this season. From soft cami styles in cobalt blue, through to body-con florals, frill tops and wide legs with lace, there really is a jumpsuit style, for every women, everywhere! Monchrome is a basic wardrobe foundation colour, basic staples in black, white and grey will always see you throughout all the fashion seasons, team them with key fashion garments and layer up with sensuous silks and soft knits in tie dye or block colour. The midi dress (below the knee and mid-calf) is the latest length of dress to wear, this season and styles to wear include tie dye, block colour and sassy reptile prints! Accessories for the spring season are runway inspired and are oversized, from geometric, metallic totes through to cobalt blue shoppers and vibrant envelope bags, never so much has buying arm candy, been so exciting! Nude was a key colour for accessories last year and once again this year too, it is one colour that every women should have in her wardrobe, when it comes to shoes and bags, so we advise to invest in this colour for your feet, as it works well with monochrome, pastels and vibrant brights! Jewellery is also large this season, from Balmain styled link chains, and through to elegant Dior styled pearls with lace. At statement necklace will always add a touch of va va voom to any outfit! When it comes to spring fashion, Tongues Will Wag Fashion have most certainly got their finger on the pulse, when it comes to must have fashion styles, colours and designs! www.tongueswillwagfashion. co.uk
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History
Mills of the Hewenden Valley Written by Astrid Hanson It is hard now to picture the beautiful, peaceful Hewenden valley, with its waterfalls and bluebell woods, as a hive of industry even though fascinating reminders of the past can still be seen. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, textile production in England gradually changed from a hand worked cottage industry, with spinning mechanised some years ahead of weaving. The first mills in the area of Harden and Wilsden were built in the Hewenden valley, their machinery driven by the powerful and reliable waters of Hewenden Beck. Entering the valley from Cullingworth Road at Hewenden Bridge, the first of the mill complexes is soon reached. This is the site of the original Hewenden Mill. This however was not a textile mill but a water-driven corn mill, already in existence in the 13th century and still operating in 1792 when William Nichols
of Farsley built his textile mill on a piece of land leased from Miss Mary Hodgson of Hallas Hall, together with rights to the water supply. The corn mill at this time was worked by John Hague who held a 60 year lease of his mill. William Nichols came to an agreement with him that gave him shares in the new mill and the use of one sixth of the water to operate the corn mill. The new Hewenden Mill was one of the earliest in the Bradford district for spinning worsted. Many other early mills round here spun cotton for at least the first few years of their existence. William Nichols died in 1800. His eldest son had a farm at Cottingley Bridge and shares in another family farm at Beckfoot and it was the second son, Richard, who took over the worsted mill. The business prospered to the extent that he opened a London office. Richard’s younger brothers, Abraham, John and Samuel, were also involved in the business, but after a family disagreement in 1820, Richard paid them out and they built their
own mill, Well Holes, in Wilsden Main Street. Between about 1820 and 1824, the celebrated Airedale Poet, John Nicholson, worked as a woolsorter at Hewenden Mill and while there wrote one of his best known poems, ‘The Poacher’, based on local life. When Richard died in 1830, his sons Richard Shaw Nichols and William Schofield Nicholls took over. By 1837 the mill was converted to steam power. The business did not survive the trade crisis of the 1840s and the brothers left, William to Bradford where he set up as a merchant and waste dealer, and Richard to Tasmania. After this, parts of the mill were occupied by a variety of firms and there were periods of disuse. In the early 20th century the building took on a new and quite different life when it was opened as a roller skating rink. It was made attractive with lace curtains and paper flowers, and such pleasant and innocuous refreshments as tea, lemonade, buns and parkin could be purchased. This was a popular extra draw for the many families and young people who came on foot or by train to enjoy the countryside and the little pleasure garden at nearby Porky Park. From 1914 to 1918 a group of local men, Jos Craven, Arnold White and Harry Hainsworth, opened the mill for weaving. Mr White continued the business until 1925, even installing a modern turbine to make use of the water power again. Mrs Stow, born in 1905, started work there at the age of twelve and remembered it fondly as a nice homely place to work. Shackleton Bros. Wool Merchants were still using the premises in the late 1960s. The story will continue down the valley to the mills at Hallas Bridge in the next issue.
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Holiday cottages in Cullingworth? That’ll never work! Written by Susan Richardson This was the broadly held consensus when Janet and John Emanuel followed their hearts and embarked on creating Hewenden Mill Cottages. Yet fourteen years later, the business continues to go from strength to strength, welcoming guests from as near as Wilsden, to as far afi eld as Australia and everywhere else in between. Susan Emanuel reminisces about the exciting, and sometimes challenging, journey that her family has taken in creating a 5 star self-catering holiday complex from a few derelict mills and cottages. My family moved to Hewenden Mill in the early 80’s when my sister and I were small. Growing up in this beautiful valley, surrounded by ancient woodlands, was nothing short of magical. It’s hard to put your fi nger on exactly what makes this part of the world so special but it is impossible to ignore the almost tangible sense of tranquillity and peace that settles in this deep and winding valley bottom. Having lived and worked in Hewenden for 18 years, my parents decided to embark upon an audacious and, to most observers at the time, a fool hardy plan to create a holiday cottage business. Undaunted by the doubters, they were spurred on by a desire to share what they believed to be a uniquely relaxing and beautiful part of Yorkshire. Two mill workers cottages close to Hewenden Mill came up for sale around this time and my parents began what was to become a decade of renovation and conversion. Within a year of starting work on the cottages, the opportunity arose to purchase Bents Mill at Hallas Bridge, a grade II listed cotton mill built in 1799. Having
been abanandoned by its former owners some 15 years previously, the mill lay derelict and vandalised, internally industrial and externally ruinous; a far cry from my parent’s vision of luxury self-catering accommodation. To say that the renovation was a labour of love is to understate the challenge. Vast mill ponds were reinstated on both sides of the mill. A road was forged through the idyillic ‘Little Wood’ which connects Hewenden and Bents Mills. The mill chimney was taken down stone by stone and then rebuilt and all this before the mill itself was treated to a sympathetic transformation into a series of one bedroom apartments and three bedroomed town houses. Having been told by various cottage agencies that holiday cottages in Cullingworth would never work, we were forced to take advantage of a new and rather daring advertising medium called the ‘internet’. Through our website and online booking platforms, we have truly been able to reach a worldwide audience and the diversity of our guests refl ects this. People come to Hewenden for many and varied reasons. Some come to explore the area from afar, some for a special occasion like a wedding or anniversary, while others come to visit family and friends in the area, who do not have the space to play host. More recently we have seen a growing trend of local people utilising the fl exibility and convenience that our accommodation offers. People who fi nd themselves in between houses have found a home from home in Hewenden and have been able to continue to manage their work, family and social commitments with ease. Whatever the reason behind their stay, guests seem to experience the same sense of peace, benefi tting from the relaxing retreat that we have the privilege to call our home.
Hewenden Mill Cottages and Apartments
Wonderfully comfortable short stay, selfcatering accommodation, set in 12 acres of ancient woodlands, in the beautiful Goitstock valley.
An ideal ‘home from home’ for those finding themselves in between houses. Perfect for your visiting family and friends – let your guests, be our guests.
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Reserve ramblings
What’s happening down on the reserve Steve Warrillow, warden at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve, Baildon brings us up to date with his “ramblings”; of all things happening down at the reserve. The reserve is open to the public all year round. Why not take a walk down there with the kids one weekend. It is situated on Otley Road, Baildon. Written by Steve Warrillow At last spring is here, everything is in full song. Some birds are on nest. We have at least one robin with eggs pretty soon they will be hatching. Its nice now that the days are getting longer and hopefully the rain will decrease; it will be nice to walk around the reserve on a hard surface than in mud! There has been some changes down here on the reserve, Denso have increased my hours, which is brilliant. Now I will be working on various projects throughout the year one of which will be a one day a week morning club which will be an “how to” club this will be covering subjects from how to record different kinds of wildlife, to creating habitats for wildlife. If anyone is interested please give me a call on 07919
525913. The numbers will be limited to around 10 people. We have lots of walks going on this year, take a look on our website www.dm-naturereserve. org.uk to see what activities we have coming up. We have been working on different surveys this year including newt trapping, we have been concentrating on the small pool. One trap we laid caught 12 newts. We caught two species of newt Smooth and Palmate newts, there were also a good number of frogs and newts. We haven’t had any snake sightings this year but we will be keeping a close eye out for them. Pretty soon we will be doing our
dragonfl y and butterfl y surveys, hopefully we will have a good year like last year. We have already started our weekly moth trapping, we have caught a few moths. One site has already been catching over a 100 moths per night. That is not bad considering that it is the beginning of the year. If you come down to the reserve the wildfl owers have just come into fl ower. This spring we have just sown part of a 5kg of wildfl ower seed mix or 12.5 million seeds, one of the volunteers counted them! So hopefully in summer the reserve will be a riot of colour.
If you want to find out what events we are running during 2014 please go to our website www.dm-naturereserve.org.uk or you can call me on 07919 525913.
Recipe
An easy way to make Gingerbread biscuits Recipe Gas 3 150oC Gingerbread Biscuits: • 250g SR Flour • 50g Marg • 100g Caster Sugar • 15ml Ginger • 45ml Syrup • 60ml Milk Full Fat Decoration: Tubes of icing, chocolate, sweets, etc 12
Method: Place marg, syrup and sugar in a small pan, heat gently until marg has melted. Add to dry ingredients, with enough milk to make a fi rm dough add more if necessary. Roll out, cut into shape using cutters of your choice. Place on a baking tray. Bake for 10-15 mins until cooked. Cool on a rack then decorate to your choice. HAVE FUN!! Provided by Adele at Made 2 Measure Catering Tel: 07801 270703
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F IVE RISE LOCKS
HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Celebrate with a touch of style The Five Rise Locks Hotel is a perfect venue for your celebration or a get together with family and friends. We can cater for up to 60 people for a sit down meal and up to 80 for a cocktail party style buffet.
The Venue
Wine and Drinks
With stunning views over the Aire Valley, the restaurant and bar were fully refurbished in 2010. The restaurant presents crisp fine white linen cloths and linen napkins for sit down events. The pictures and mirrors, the polished wooden floors and rich red carpet create a comfortable, tasteful atmosphere whilst still being relaxed and friendly.
Our Bar is well stocked with local ales, a good selection of single malt whiskies and wines by the glass as well as everything else you would expect in a first class restaurant.
Hire the House Why not hire the whole hotel for your wedding, birthday or celebration. You will get exclusive use from 12.00 noon on the day of the event until 11.00am the next day. Included in the price are: • All 9 bedrooms 2 twin, 1 single, 1 four poster and 5 doubles. • Breakfast the next morning for your residential guests. • Exclusive use of the ground floor and gardens of the hotel. • Choice of catering from our menus.
Meetings and Conferences The Front Restaurant section can be screened off to make a conference room that seats up to 24 in a block table. This leaves an area for lunch to be served and a break out area in the Bar. We can be totally flexible and can tailor make the day to make sure you reach your objectives. Day delegate rates and Room Hire rates are available on request.
Catering We buy the best seasonal ingredients sourced locally where possible. All diets can be catered for with ample notice and most dishes can be adapted to suit. Gluten free, dairy free and other regimes. we are a licensed food premises we do not allow own catering at events.
Wine Tasting Dinners The ever popular wine tasting dinners run about every 6 weeks. The format is an arrival time of 7.00pm when you are welcomed with a glass of wine and a few nibbles. Then sit down to a 6 course set meal and wine is served with 4 of the courses. As each wine is poured our Connoisseur describes the wine and why he has selected it to compliment the food. Club tables operate on these evenings. In association with the House of Townsend wine merchants. The next dates @ £35.00p per person inclusive of a 6 course meal with 5 wines.
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Council news Here is the second of our Bingley councillors updates with new from around the Bingley and surrounding area.
Road safety improvements New pedestrian friendly islands are been constructed to ease the speed and help crossing local roads. An island on Ferncliffe Road by Cardigan House has photovoltaic cells to illuminate the bollards at night and on Park Road just above Hall Bank Drive the island will soon be completed. A new vehicle activated sign (VAS) on Lady Lane advises drivers to slow down in the vicinity of Oakwood Drive and joins the ones already installed at Crossflatts, Eldwick, Park Road and Ferncliffe Road, your local councillors have campaigned to have VAS installed to advise motorists of local safety issues.
School Places
Eldwick primary school is set to expand, planning permission has been applied for by the council to enhance and expand the popular school providing additional teaching space and support facilities to help cater for the growing number of youngsters from the area. Local residents and your Councillors have highlighted the shortage of places to the education depatment, once complete this increased capacity will benefit local families.
Sty Lane planning application.
This is a full application for a replacement bridge, and outline application for housing at the site. This application should not to be confused with the one refused by Council, the Planning Inspector and the Secretary of State. At the time of writing this article the date for determining the application has yet to be set. This application is currently being processed by the Council, the 14
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• Major repairs to the historic stone footpath and kerbs from the White Horse Pub to Church House have recently been completed. The local highways department and their contractors have sympathetically re-laid the flags and kerbs which had become badly uneven overtime. The work left a path fit for purpose and an enhancement to the conservation zone, well done to the craftsmen that undertook the work.
Cold Calling Zone, Crossflatts At a recent meeting to review the scheme residents gave it their thumbs up reporting that the number of cold callers and nuisance visits had dropped dramatically. We will continue to support the scheme which gives comfort to many older residents in the village. If you wish to contact us our details can be found at www.braford.gov.uk under the find your councillor link or www.bingley.yourcllr.com
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By Andy Mawson and Andrew McCormick
Bingley Town Hall:
Bradford Council’s Adult Services Department will be vacating Bingley Town Hall as part of the Council’s Property Programme. This is an invest to save project that is delivering real savings for council tax payers by consolidating council staff into fewer, more efficient buildings, thereby cutting maintenance bills and running costs. This project is saving more than £4.3m per year and has cut the backlog of maintenance on Council buildings by a third. As the Council’s operational estate contracts the potential exists for surplus property to be taken on by third sector organisations and developed for community use. The Labour-run Council supports the development of high quality community facilities and will consider applications for the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) of qualifying assets to such third sector organisations or groups based and operating within the District. This presents an opportunity for local groups to deliver a real social benefit to their communities from former Council buildings.
Bingley Pool:
The council’s plans for the future of swimming across Bradford have been published, these plans propose building four new pools but also put Bingley pool at risk of closure, as it is a smaller, older and inefficient pool that will be a significant drain on scarce resources. There are also councilrun pools at Shipley and Keighley and a pool at Bingley Grammar School. The council has started an open dialogue with a group that wants to save the pool as a community resource. This support amongst Bingley residents to save the pool, along with the Youth Cafe that operates there as well has great potential. With the pool and Town Hall we have the opportunity to create a great community asset for Bingley, with a nearby park, tennis courts and bowling green we have a great many things tucked away in Bingley Town Centre that are worth shouting about!
Sainsbury’s:
Sainsbury’s has announced they are not going to develop the Bradford & Bingley site into a supermarket and instead are looking to sell the site. In May it will be five years since the Bradford and Bingley building was vacated, following the events of September 2008 which saw the bank nationalised and split in two, with the loan book remaining with the publicly owned Bradford and Bingley plc (now part of UK Asset Resolution along with Northern Rock) and the branch network sold on to Santander. During that time, the old headquarters has been in a sorry state and there has been a universal desire amongst residents of Bingley and across the political spectrum in Bradford to demolish it. Sainsbury’s bought the building in 2010 and subsequently announced plans to develop a supermarket on the site. That was four years ago: since then, there’s nothing to show for it. There have been numerous petitions including one at last year’s Bingley Show by the Bingley Labour Party which attracted nearly 1,000 signatures in one day, including that of Philip Davies MP, proof indeed that this issue transcends the political spectrum. The latest situation is that bats have been discovered nesting in the building, and this means demolition work can only take place at certain times of the year. This was also the case with Ireland Bridge a few years back. Sainsbury’s have since submitted plans in parallel (and a licensing application) to take over the old Co-op unit in Main Street along with Pizza Hut next door. It’s not known what will happen to Pizza Hut. But it would appear that any development of the Bradford and Bingley site is not likely to happen any time soon. In the time it’s taken for
Sainsbury’s to arrive with a proposal, Aldi’s have stolen a march on them, and we’re now looking at 3 small supermarkets in Bingley.
Aldi:
Planning Application Ref 13/04347/MAF for “Construction of a Class A1 discount food store together with associated public realm, vehicular access, car parking, servicing area and hard and soft landscaping” is still “pending consideration” following its submission 6 months ago. There are 204 documents online associated with this application (including some comments from residents, the vast majority of them favourable). Key issues like parking and loading bay access need to be right. The lower car park next to the taxi firm is being used for access and some spaces have been removed / moved elsewhere onto Midland Hill. You can search for any application submitted since 1997 online at http://www.planning4bradford. com/online-applications/ it is best if you have the planning reference to hand.
Yorkshire Bank:
The Yorkshire Bank branch in Main Street will close on September 4th as part of a programme of 28 closures of Yorkshire and Clydesdale banks. There are already two empty shop units next door, but fortunately in this case we heard a solicitors firm is looking at taking the unit as an office. These are challenging times for Bingley, but with the recession finally ending, and some of the empty premises on Main Street starting to be used again, we are slowly turning the corner, hopefully we can make Bingley a place to be proud of once again!
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Samuel Lister Academy new building is on its way An example baseline design for PSBP buildings Samuel Lister Academy, Cottingley, is excited to announce a brand new school building is on its way as part of the Government’s Priority Schools Building Programme (PSBP). The PSBP is a centrally managed programme set up to improve school buildings across the country. The new state-of-the-art building will be constructed alongside the current buildings and contractors are due to begin on site in Spring 2015 with a completion date of Autumn 2016. In addition to its fantastic Apple ICT facilities and improving results, the new building will further enhance the Academy’s offering for students aged 11-19. Principal Bec Osborne commented “students and staff at Samuel Lister Academy are very much looking forward to
our new building and we’d like to encourage those who are still undecided on which secondary
school to choose to come and visit and hear about the plans for the new school.”
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Learn to swim the Swim Star way
What we offer Learning through fun and play Lessons from babies right through to adults Small swimming groups Intensive crash course during all school holidays
Easy monthly membership payment plan ASA and STA qualified swimming teachers Teacher in water, dependant on ability Full CRB enhanced disclosure police checks on all Swim Star employees Fun swim badge scheme with various badge incentives
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Bingley Grammar School, Keighley Road, Bingley Hazelbeck School, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1EE Lessons are also available at our Hebden Bridge site: The Craggs Country Business Park, Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, HX7 5TT
If you would like to book your child onto one of our courses, and help them progress with their swimming, please contact Swim Stars on 01274 560570. 15 Victoria Mews, Millfield Road, Cottingley Business Park, Bingley BD16 1PY. Alternatively, please visit our website at www.ukswimstars.com and complete the booking form.
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Bingley Little Theatre - Studio Upstairs By Richard Walsh As part of the important centenary commemoration marking the beginning of World War One, the Studio Upstairs at Bingley Little Theatre is holding a special event on the evening of Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th. The evening will combine songs of the period by Bingley Amateur Operatic Society, poetry readings by BLT members and a rousing and entertaining sing-a-long. In addition, two new works by local playwrights and BLT members will be performed for the very first time. A new short play entitled, “Over the Top”, written by Geoff Parker, will focus on two soldiers as they ready themselves for that most
dangerous time when they leave their trench to face a determined enemy. There will also be a new one act play entitled, “Brothers in Arms”, which is based upon a real Bingley family and how the War affected their lives. This was written by Bingley born author and BLT member Richard Walsh. The central characters in the play are a family called Foster and they lived at 12, James Street, Bingley. This was located near the large Building Society at “Top O’Town”. The head of the family William, with his wife Sarah, brought up a large family in their little back to back house. The play takes us through the build up to war and then the effect this war had on the Foster family. Of course their
experience was similar for very many other families during that awful period in our history. It is hoped that anyone connected with the Foster family could attend to watch the play and view an interesting display of the family records and information built up during research into the writing of the play. The evening will be a nostalgic yet entertaining evening to commemorate an important time in Bingley’s and the nation’s history. Each evening commences at 7.30 pm and tickets at £5 are available from the Bingley Arts Centre box office on 01274 567983 between 11am- 4pm weekdays.
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Bingley Arts Centre -
home of Bingley Little Theatre
Bingley Arts Centre, at the heart of Bingley Town includes a 350 seat theatre which can also be configured as a large open space. As well as a varied programme of entertainment, the Arts Centre is home to “Bingley Little Theatre” who present eight plays each year along with a programme of studio activities.
What’s On Guide See our itinerary below
Saturday 24 May 10:00am to 4:00pm Antiques, Arts & Crafts Fair
Sunday 4 May at 7:30pm National Youth Jazz Orchestra With Special Guests Beckfoot School Jazz Band.
9 - 10 May 7:15 pm - 9:45pm Matinée - Saturday 10 May 1:00pm - 3:30pm Claire Marie School of Dance
6 May & 28 May - 2pm - 4pm and 5pm - 7:30pm & 28 May NHS Blood and Transplant “most adults in the UK can give blood” Please call 0300 123 23 23 to book an appointment. Save a life - Give Blood visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23 to register.
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17 and 18 May at 7:30pm Commemoration for the Centenary of the Start of World War 1 A varied evening of plays, poetry and song. BLT’s Studio Theatre Upstairs 19 - 24 May 2014 at 7:30pm Bingley Little Theatre The Birthday Party A Drama by Harold Pinter 27 May: 7:30pm - 10:00pm. Bingley Flower Club Meetings and Demonstrations
Saturday 7 June 10:00am 4:00pm Lavender Fields Craft & Gift Fair There will be a variety of unique stalls selling quality craft items, jewellery, gifts and much more, including our Sweet Emporium. Saturday 7 June: 7:30pm 9:30pm City of Bradford Brass Band The Award Winning City of Bradford Brass Band with 1st Bingley Scout Group.
Saturday 14 June: 7:30pm 10:00pm Hot Aire 25th Anniversary Concert
Telephone: 01274 519814 Box Office: 01274 567983 11am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays
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Home & Beauty
Garden hardware make over... By Jane Richards Divine has as a fabulous design make over for your garden or home brooms/brushes and dustpan. All you need is some satin wood paint that you may have lying around in your shed/garage. Paint your brush handles with two coats of paint then all some polka dots in a corresponding colour and you will give your old tired brushes etc. a new lease of life. Hang from a lovely hanger like we have done in this photo of our 1234 hanger. This is available to purchase through our website www.divineshabbychic.co.uk Enjoy the summer everyone Divine Shabby Chic Ltd or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DivineShabbyChic
Top tips for looking after your hands Summer is now well on its way and most of you will be starting to tidy up the garden. We all promise to put on the gardening gloves but not many do and it’s our hands that can take the brunt of the work, so here is a tip to making cream for your hands getting them back into tip top condition. Moisturising Hand Cream This is a thick cream that’s ideal for chapped, cracked, dry hands that you can make at home with just a few simple ingredients … • 1/4 cup organic olive oil • 1/4 cup organic sweet almond oil • 1/4 cup organic grapeseed oil • 1/8 cup organic coconut oil • 1/16 cup beeswax or carnauba wax pastilles/granules • 1/2 cup organic hydrosol of your choice • 1/4 tsp vitamin E oil (a punctured large capsule should be perfect) • 8-15 drops of essential oil (lavender, rose, orange, neroli, sandalwood, etc.)
STEP 1: Blend all of the oils together in a double boiler, and warm on very low heat. STEP 2: Once warm, add in the beeswax pastilles and whisk until they’ve dissolved completely. STEP 3: Pour the hydrosol, vitamin E, and essential oil into your blender (if you’re using one), or a large bowl (if you’ll be whisking by hand instead). 22
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*Note: if you’re doing this by hand, get someone else to pour the warmed oil mixture for you, so you can concentrate entirely on whisking. STEP 4: Either turn the blender on low or start whisking the water/EO mixture gently, and have that warmed oil mix poured directly into the centre of the bowl in a long, thin, steady stream. It all has to be mixed together well to ensure that it all emulsifies properly (you’re trying to get water, wax, and oil to play nicely together, after all). In all honesty, I just go nuts with a whisk and it generally turns out just fine. STEP 5: Use your spatula to scrape out the bowl/ blender, and fill the clean, empty containers you’ve prepped to hold your cream. It’s great to make in small batches, and scent to suit different people’s tastes: my older female relatives love lavender or rose, while some friends prefer citrus scents like lemon, tangerine, or even ylang-ylang with neroli. You can even swap out the olive oil for calendula oil if you’d like to add some healing properties to the cream, but then be sure to use essential oil scents that work well with it so you won’t recoil from the scent. To make an appointment at Ooh La La’s Cullingworth please call Jane on 01535 431678 or 07855 840149.
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Summer Bedding Plants The patio can be home to an array of beautiful containers brimming over with colourful flowers all summer long and don’t forget hanging baskets on the walls of the house. Summer bedding plants are easy to look after, just make sure you keep them watered and fed, and dead head to keep the display going all season. These plants are also happy in a border to fill in gaps where permanent plants may have finished flowering.
Enjoy summer with Confetti Garden trio mix CONFETTI GARDEN mixes feature two or three different summer flowers artfully selected to grow beautifully together in a single pot. Each combination creates its own flowering paradise that is perfect for balconies, hanging baskets, garden borders, tubs and troughs. And because we’ve done a lot of the work for you, you’ll have more time to enjoy the relaxing setting created by your new CONFETTI GARDEN mix of flowers.
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Jobs for May ‘Thyme’ to grow your own The edible garden is full of great ideas to encourage our customers to GROW THEIR OWN. Yes, enjoy your own grown herbs, fruit, and vegetables. You don’t have to be an expert or have a large garden...a grow bag, pots on your window sill, even a bucket will do! Why not try growing herbs, tomatoes or even strawberries from a hanging basket or manger. There is nothing more satisfying than growing, harvesting and eating your own home grown produce...Go on, give it a grow! With the bulbs fading and the herbaceous border growing in leaps and bounds, it is now clear that summer is approaching. It’s time to get back into the lawn mowing regime, as the lawn will love the warmer temperatures this month brings.
Start planting your summer bedding. You may still need to watch out for late frosts, invest in a low cost garden fleece to protect your plants. ‘Splash out’ on a water butt and collect rain water...we may be lucky and have some dry spots so it’s a great way to recycle water. Visit our Grow Zone and Edible Garden and choose from over half a million bedding, herb, fruit and vegetable plants to start growing in your garden.
Tools and Lawn Mowers Clean and repair your garden tools and book the lawn mower in for a service at our sister company ACW. ACW service and repair lawnmowers on site. ACW has a large range of lawnmowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, shredders and lots more. With expert advice on the right machine for your needs – be it petrol or electric. ACW also provide a garden machinery hire service.
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Local History
MAGNET The Early Days in Bingley Few people will associate Magnet TRADE and Magnet RETAIL, recognised national names, with the humble beginnings of MAGNET in Bingley in the early 1900’s. The company has developed and evolved into a well known brand name, through ups and downs in trade, several recessions, two World Wars, industrial disputes and a number of mergers both within and outside the UK. In this article our local historian Alan Cattell traces the early days of MAGNET founded by Tom Duxbury on Whitley Street in Bingley, up until his death in 1948. Greengrocers Thomas or Tom Duxbury was born in Bingley in 1871. His Grandfather Thomas had a Greengrocers shop near the Parish Church in the 1850s. His Father Robert, shown on Tom’s Baptism Certifi cate as a Tin Plate Worker had by 1881 become a Greengrocer living at 15, Princess Street Bingley, with a Greengrocers shop on Mornington Road. Tom followed his The Hargreaves family outside Father into this Duxbury’s Greengrocers, business and Mornington Road is shown in 28
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the 1891 Census as a Greengrocer living with his parents. In 1894 Tom married Sarah Hannah Fox. In August 1899 the York Herald announced a testimonial award for gallantry by the Royal Humane Society to “Tom Duxbury, Greengrocer, Bingley for plunging into the Leeds Liverpool Canal at Bingley on July 3rd and saving a man who had got into deep water while bathing”. The 1901 census shows Tom (still a Greengrocer) and Sarah living at 6 Whitley Street, Bingley an address that would become signifi cant throughout the early development of MAGNET. Tom inherited the Greengrocers business from his father who died at age 58 in 1906. Why MAGNET? Local legend has it that Tom traded his horse called MAGNET to help him buy what was to be called The MAGNET Firelighter Company based on Whitley Street. Later obituary records show that he founded the Firelighter Company in 1906. In 1907 he sold the greengrocery business at 5, Mornington Road to John and Hannah Hargreaves, the parents of Ellen Hargreaves (who would eventually become his second wife). From the proceeds of selling the greengrocery shop he
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Tel: 01274 567428 www.villagefuneralservice.co.uk built houses known as Magnet Croft on Whitley Street where he and his expanding family lived. West Yorkshire Electoral Registers and Tax Returns for the period show Tom living at 6 Whitley Street but also having an interest in houses on Mornington Road and Brunswick Street. By 1910 the business was becoming larger and more well established in Bingley. The Tax Returns of that year show that his property interests included: a workshop and stabling plus a shed and yard on Whitley Street; houses at 4 and 6 Whitley Street; and a Wood Shop on Whitley Street, which as a business was worth £1740. Expanding Family By the time of the 1911 Census Tom’s occupation is shown as Firelighter Manufacturer (working at home) and his eldest son Robert is recorded as a Firelighter Labourer. The family, still living on Whitley Street comprises Robert (15), Flora (11), Annie (8), Harry Lewis (7), John (4) and Alice (3). In 1911 George Alfred was born. All the sons worked for MAGNET at some time with Harry Lewis and John playing a significant part in the later expansion of the company. Tragedy At age 19 years and 8 months Robert, Tom’s eldest son signed up as a Private in the Duke of Wellington’s 2/6 West Yorkshire Regiment in 1916. On his papers he described his occupation as Timber Merchant. After training he was eventually posted to France on 5th February 1917 but was killed in action fi ghting on the Somme within a month of landing, on 2nd March 1917. Sarah his mother received a letter on 28th August 1918 and his remaining personal effects which comprised his cap badge, letters, photo’s and two cigarette cases. A letter received from the Regiment by his mother on 3rd May 1919 confi rmed the names and ages of his parents, brothers and sisters and grandparents. Business Continues Despite personal tragedy for the family, the Firelighter business continued with the following advertisement and comment in the Keighley News: 2nd July 1917 - Firelight Supplies - “Phone 136. Firewood 1/6d each. Cardboard Firelighters 2/6 per gross. MAGNET Firelighter Co, Whitley Street, Bingley” War Waste for Firewood - Sept 27th 1919 “Over 300 tons of good sound wood are stacked in the yard of the MAGNET Firelighter Company of Bingley. These boxes cost the Government
6s/6d each, but they are now being chopped up for firewood”. Diversification In 1919 Tom Duxbury set up another company known as The MAGNET Timber and Hardware Company as a separate entity to the Firelighter Business. It would appear that initially he bought and sold Government Surplus Stock as advertised in the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer of 11th April 1922 “Government Surplus - Timbers, spars, posts, rails, tools for all trades, wire netting, corrugated sheets, roofing felt, ladders, barrows, paint, creosote oil: new American lawn mowers 8” to 10” blades 37/6d. MAGNET, Bingley” Additionally he ran a small transport company.
Selling Off MAGNET Firelighting Plant The decision for MAGNET to diversify prompted Tom and his sons Harry Lewis and John (who had entered the business in 1920 and 1922) to consider selling off some of the machinery on the Firelighter side of the business. On 20th March 1922 the following advert appeared in the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer:
“FIRELIGHTER PLANT - three and a half horsepower gas engine, 2 Glovers Open Draft, Firegrids Machine, Cake Firelighter Machine and Moulds, Rotary Chopping Machine. £30 the lot. MAGNET, Bingley”. This was the precursor to eventually selling this side of the business off completely in 1926 (which will be covered later in this article). During this period they also started manufacturing and selling hen huts and fencing. This led to the company eventually making joinery for local Continued over the page My Community HUB
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Local History builders, a side of the business that continued to grow in the factory on Whitley Street Death of Sarah Duxbury After 30 years of marriage to Tom, Sarah Duxbury died aged 51 in 1923. Selling off the Firelighting Business The fi nal sale of the Firelighting business and Plant was advertised in the Yorkshire Evening Post of 28th January 1926: “Exceptional Opportunity - Plant, Machinery and Goodwill of old established firelighter and firewood business for disposal comprising: super heating vertical boiler - insured 100lb pressure to pass inspections, one 6 horse power electric motor, ball bearing saw bench rising table, complete with shafting and belting, grid, cake and bushing machines and all other accessories, room wanted. MAGNET Firelighter Co, Bingley” 1926 - A Busy Year! 1926 marked the marriage of Tom to Ellen Hargreaves in June of that year. The Electoral Rolls show them both living at 6 Whitley Street together from 1926 until 1931. Ellen was born in 1889 in Sutton in Craven and in the 1911 Census she is shown as living at 5 Mornington Road with her Father, John Hargreaves, a Fruit and Vegetable Salesman. Another signifi cant event during late 1926 was the further diversification of MAGNET into the retail joinery trade by producing doorframes, doors, windows and moulding for local builders. Much of this activity was due to the marketing efforts of Harry Lewis Duxbury and John Duxbury and is demonstrated by an advertisement in the Yorkshire Evening Post of 23rd September 1926: “Modern Designs of well furnished doors, moulds and prepared work made from selected red wood, get our 1926 catalogue and save money. MAGNET Co, Bingley” 1926 to 1928 The renamed MAGNET Company Ltd founded by Tom Duxbury and his two sons was launched in 1927 and having found a gap in the market was by 1928 supplying components for houses being built throughout the UK. Phillip Thomas Duxbury, son of Tom and Ellen was born on 4th September 1928. 1929 to 1930 The Keighley News of 2nd March 1929 announced a major fire at MAGNET’s Timber Yard Works on Whitley Street, which could have ended the business. The blaze was discovered at about 10pm by George Duxbury, Tom’s youngest son who saw fl ames leaping out of the roof of the building, from his bedroom window. 30
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Despite their efforts the Fire Brigade were unable to save the machine shop and several large stacks of timber stored in the yard. The newspaper reported that the fi rm were exceptionally busy. The fi re resulted in the factory having to be rebuilt and the machinery lost in the fi re needing to be replaced or updated. Ellen Duxbury sold two houses to help fi nance this by loaning MAGNET the money. John Pickles of Hebden Bridge and Hewitt and Stringer (Timber Merchants), Hull also helped. In the event only one contract was lost and the fi rm was back in production within six weeks of the fi re. Andrew Michael Duxbury son of Tom and Ellen Duxbury was born 18th January 1930. Both he and Phillip his brother would like their half-brothers have a signifi cant contribution to make to the future development and expansion of MAGNET. Move From Whitley Street - 1932 From 1926 until 1931 Tom and Ellen are shown on the Electoral Registers as living at 6 Whitley Street, an address long occupied by the Duxbury family. In 1932 Land Registry records show them buying land and a building on Street Lane, Morton. Electoral Rolls from 1932 until 1948 show them living at High Point, East Morton. Joint Service Agreements - 1936 In March 1936 Tom Duxbury announced that he was entering into Joint Service Agreements with his sons Harry Lewis and John for a period of 7 years from 1st March 1936 at a salary of £1750 each. Shares were to be allocated as follows: Tom Duxbury 1668 Tom Duxbury in his garden shares, Harry Lewis at High Point, Morton Duxbury 1666 shares, John Duxbury 1666 shares. He further announced “My sons who have been associated with me for many years are continuing to be actively engaged in the business of the company and have entered into Service Agreements as Joint Managing Directors”. Selling Shares in MAGNET on the Stock Market - 1936 The Times of 3rd July 1936 gave details of the Company’s intention to become a Public Limited Company. The heading read: “Application is made on Friday 3rd July 1936 for permission to deal in shares for MAGNET Joinery Ltd. Directors Tom Duxbury, Chairman, East Morton, Harry Lewis Duxbury, Bingley, Joint Managing Director, John Duxbury, Bingley, Joint Managing Director.
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Tom Duxbury stated “The MAGNET Company Limited was formed in 1927 for the purpose of acquiring the business founded by me in 1919 and known as the MAGNET Timber and Hardware Company. The business which has expanded progressively consists of the production of moulded woodwork and standard joinery which is supplied to all parts of the country. The company owns moulding mills and joinery works at Whitley Street, Bingley, fronting the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and connected with the LMS railway sidings by overhead conveyors. In close proximity to these works the company rents a flour warehouse at Airebank Mills and owns freehold property of over two acres at Healey Lane, Bingley with a frontage to the LMS railway main line, both these properties being used for additional storage purposes”. In launching the Company on the Stock Market, Tom Duxbury declared “Gentlemen in response to your request I have pleasure in giving you the following information regarding MAGNET Joinery Ltd” This included the Surveyors and Valuers Report prepared by Fuller, Horsey Sons and, Cassell which stated: “The works are equipped with modern plant specially selected for the economical production of builders joinery of every description, each machine being either motorised or individually motor driven and the organisation leaves nothing to be desired”. 1937 to 1939 In 1937 it was decided to build a factory in Grays, Essex, close to the River Thames with the intention of making and selling joinery in the South, Five acres of land was bought in August 1937 and a new factory built. Shareholders meetings in the lead up to World War 2 reported that MAGNET had become one of the largest manufacturers of wooden windows and Stormproof windows in the UK. Yearly dividends showed an upward increase during this period with increasing returns for shareholders. 1940 to 1946 All appeared to be going well until the start of World War 2 when from September 1939 orders dried up. A saving grace was that MAGNET received Government orders for Nissen Huts and ammunition boxes to supplement lost business. Many male employees were called up and the fi rm employed local women to keep production going In March 1942 Tom Duxbury bought a sawmill in Knaresborough to supply the fi rm with home grown
timber, import of timber at the time being diffi cult. Tom Duxbury reported that in supporting the war effort from 1940 onwards, MAGNET had: “Produced wooden components for Nissen Huts and hospitals in every area of the world. MAGNET has also made wooden tables, windows and camp fitments and ammunition boxes and smoke generator crates by the millions. At the same time doors and windows have been produced for blitzed areas of the country and parts for prefabricated houses have also been manufactured”. In December 1946 the Government decided that to save fuel, deliveries would be restricted to within 100 miles of any factory. For MAGNET this potentially cut off Birmingham and the Midlands, one of their best markets. It was therefore decided to open a factory at Love Lane, Aston, Birmingham Deaths Harry Lewis Duxbury died at home of a heart attack in February 1943 at the age of 38, having purchased West Riddlesden Hall only the year before. Tom Duxbury died in February 1948 at the age of 76. An Obituary of the time recorded: “We regret to record the death which occurred on February 5th of Mr Tom Duxbury of High Point, Morton. Mr Duxbury, in early life a greengrocer was founder of MAGNET Firelighter Company in 1906. The concern developed into the firm of MAGNET Joinery and with the assistance of his two sons has been built up into the large public company of prepared joinery manufacturers. Always willing to help a deserving cause, Mr Duxbury devoted half a century to religious work. For more than 30 years he was an active worker at Bingley Baptist Church and was prominently identified with the old Baptist Dubb Mission. In recent years he had attended Morton Congregational Church. Twice married, he leaves a widow, four sons and three daughters”. Alan Cattell - May 2014 Images courtesy of Bradford Libraries My Community HUB
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New campaign for council for Bingley and five neighbouring communities A new group campaigning for a local council for Bingley and five neighbouring communities is encouraging anyone interested to get in touch and join the cause. Written by Ros Dawson The Bingley Community Council Group (BCCG) is seeking the creation of a council covering Bingley, Cottingley, Crossflatts, Eldwick, Gilstead and Micklethwaite. The council would take the form of a town, parish or community council with elected, unpaid councillors and would be in addition to, not a replacement for, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. Bingley and the five adjoining communities are among the few areas in the district that at present don’t have their own local council. Ros Dawson, Chairman of BCCG, said: “It’s time that Bingley and its five neighbouring communities had a voice. A local council would provide that voice, be a forum where residents could raise and discuss issues that matter to the place they live in and put forward Bingley’s views to district and other authorities. There is so much that needs to be done and our town has suffered many setbacks recently. “As well as speaking up for Bingley and communities, the council would also support and connect the many voluntary and community organisations which are already doing so much positive work in the town and surrounding areas. The vision we have is to improve the health, wealth and environment of our communities.” Bingley Community Council Group (BCCG) is a team of local volunteers who have started initial research into the creation of a council. The group meets monthly and is open to new members. Over the next few months, BCCG is aiming to hold a series of information and 32
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discussion events for all local residents. BCCG is supported by the National Association of Local Councils and Bingley Civic Trust. Dr John Findlay, Chairman of the Civic Trust, said: “Last year the District Council offices in Bingley were closed and prior to this the full time town centre manager was reduced to part time. The market is struggling on with an uncertain future, the swimming pool with its attached Youth Café is threatened with closure. “We have been strung along by Sainsbury’s and its promised redevelopment of the former Bradford and Bingley Building Society site. The Magistrates Court has closed and now we hear that the district council is moving its staff from the Town Hall and it’s voted to close down the only toilet block. “A local council would provide a meeting place for many Bingley groups to seek support and provide a hub for coordination. We would strive to ensure the council does not become political but unites residents and tackles these pressing issues.” Across England and Wales, there are around 10,000 local councils representing millions of people. In the City of Bradford Metropolitan District there are 17 town or parish councils, all funded through a precept – an additional charge on the council tax bill. For example, for 2014/15 the annual precept for a Band D property in Baildon is £15.32 and in Ilkley £24.04. All the money raised through the precept is spent within the area covered by the town or parish council, not in other parts of the district, and
also funds a professional clerk. Ros Dawson said: “There is a stringent process that must be followed to create a council and, of course, the proposal needs the backing of local people, so our first task will be to find out if there is an appetite for a new local council. So far, the majority of people we’ve spoken to have been very supportive of the plan.” If there is support for the idea, BCCG will start the formal process for creating a new council which begins with petitioning the district council. If enough signatures are secured, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council will be required to undertake a community governance review which involves consulting local residents on the proposal. A community governance review must be completed within 12 months and, unless very good reasons exist, Bingley and neighbouring communities should then have their own local council formed. Local councils cannot take on responsibilities which by law must be provided by the district authority, for example, education and transport. However, they can provide, maintain or contribute to the following services: community centres; leisure facilities; local youth projects; crime reduction measures; street lighting; street cleaning; markets and regeneration initiatives, community transport schemes and environmental issues to name just a few. More information will be available soon at www. Bingleyccg.org.uk or on the group’s Facebook page Bingley Council Group.
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Pet advice
Beware of dangerous flea treatments By Peter Eccles Airedale Veterinary Group Spring has come at last, which is great news, however spring is not without its problems. At Airedale Vets we have seen quite a few problems with fleas and ticks on dogs and cats. Some people will be going through their cupboards at this time of year, looking for flea and tick products they have left over from last year: or was it the year before? It is very important that you check the Expiry Date for any medication. Unfortunately we had a dog in this morning who was very poorly. He had been treated with a Bob Martin Flea SpotOn on Saturday evening and then started vomiting the next day. This morning he was still vomiting and was very ill. When the owner checked, she found the product was out of date. This flea product contained permethrin, never put a flea product made for dogs on a cat. A recent study has shown that hundreds of cats are dying each year because their owners treat them with dog flea medication. Even putting permethrin on a dog can be dangerous to a cat if the dog and cat spend time together. We do not recommend any flea products containing permethrin
for cats because even if you follow the instructions carefully, your cat can become seriously ill. Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/ news/article-492519/Hundredscats-killed-flea-treatment-dogs. html#ixzz2xZ0qvZfy Also if you have any Bob Martin Spot-On products containing Dimpylate, I would recommend you do not use it. Bob Martin has withdrawn one such product in 2012. More information is available at: http://www.dailymail. co.uk/news/article-2146957/Firmaxes-flea-collars-poison-dangerrevealed-Mail-Sunday.html Your vet can recommend newer, safer and more effective products. For example one such products control flea on you dog
or cat, fleas in your house, ear mites, sarcoptic mange, biting lice, round worm, hookworm, lungworm, fox lung worm and whipworm as is simple to put on the back of the neck. This product is a Prescription Only Medicine (POM), because of this we can not advertise it but if you ring and ask your vet, we can tell you about it. Because it is a POM you will never see it advertised on the TV or anywhere else. More information is on our web site: http://www. keighleywilsdenvets.co.uk/ Advice-for-pets-in-Bradford-&Keighley. If you are using a smart phone or tablet you can get far more information if you go to the bottom of the first page and click on “View full site�.
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We have full medical, surgical & dental care for your pets. Everyone who works at Airedale Vets does so because they love animals. The owner of the practice has been caring for injured and sick animals from the age of fourteen. All of the team are pet owners and so understand the bond between the owner and the pet. We love animals as much as you do. The practice is about caring for animals and we are here to keep your pets healthy and happy!
1st Practice in the area to have the latest dog vaccine. This is at no extra cost to you. We also have the latest rabbit vaccine.
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Cat’s Corner b is pleased to be ly feature, Bingley Hu ing at the homing nth mo ing nu nti co r en pp In ou te news of what is ha bringing you up to da to be working with such a fantastic ed as ts in our region. centre. We are ple re-home unwanted ca charity, which helps In the last edition of Community Hub we shared with you some of the more common “mating myths” we encounter here at Yorkshire Cat Rescue. Hopefully these encouraged you to get your cat neutered, but if not, please read on – and please please have your cat neutered. It will give him or her a much better quality of life as well as reducing the number of unwanted kittens who may end up being dumped or euthanised because no one wants them.
Stray or opportunist? We get a lot of calls here at Yorkshire Cat Rescue from people who have noticed a cat in their garden, and believe it to be a stray. A stray cat is defined as a cat who has no owners or who is lost from his or her owners. Unlike dogs, cats can be outdoors unaccompanied and without visible id, and of course their ability to climb and jump means that most gardens are accessible to them. A cat in your garden may not therefore be a stray, it could just be passing through. The first thing to do if you spot a cat you don’t recognise in your garden, is to start asking neighbours if they know who it belongs to. If the cat is wearing a collar, it may have an id disc – just call the number to check that the cat isn’t missing. If the cat allows you to approach it, put a paper collar around its neck with your mobile phone number and “Please telephone me if this is your cat”. The owners, if there are any, will be in touch very quickly to find out why their cat has come home with a collar, and you can reassure them that the cat is safe and you were just checking that it had a home. If the cat persists on coming to your house and seems to be there all day every day, or if it is coming into your house and isn’t leaving at all, pop it to the nearest vets to have it scanned for a microchip. A microchip is a small device which is implanted under the cat’s neck fur. It contains a single number and the number is registered with a central database against the owners’ contact details. If the cat is ‘chipped, the vet will contact the database company and obtain the owners’ contact details. If there is no chip, you need to continue to make enquiries. Check your outhouses to see if the cat has had kittens in the shed or greenhouse etc., and ask the vet to tell you if the cat is male or female. Most local papers offer free advertising for found cats, and there are many social media groups (e.g. on Facebook) and websites where details of lost or found cats are posted. You could also put up signs in vets, pet shops and local stores to advertise a found cat. But remember to ask any owners who come forward to demonstrate that the cat really is theirs – ask them for photos of the cat from all angles. It may be that you will find the owners quite quickly, or it may be that the cat isn’t claimed at all. If the latter, you have to ask yourself if the cat is happy and seems satisfied. If the cat is feral (untamed) it is probably best
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to be left – it will know the warm safe places to sleep and where it can find food – and you could always give it a shelter and pop some food out for it. If you trap and catch a feral cat and put it in a rescue situation, it will suffer acute stress and not be happy. Some charities may help you to catch it to get it neutered so that it doesn’t keep having babies or wandering off to mate. If the cat is in obvious distress, or has kittens, it may well need to come into rescue. Most rescues run at full capacity all year round, so the sooner you tell them about the cat, the sooner they may be able to help. Remember though, before you remove a cat (unless it is injured), you need to do everything you can to find the owners – keep a note of any actions you take such as checking for a microchip and placing an ad in the paper. There is more advice on our website if you find a cat www.yorkshirecatrescue.org/lost-found/ advise-if-you-find-a-cat/
For enquiries please call Yorkshire Cat Rescue on 01535 647184 or visit www.yorkshirecatrescue.org
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The birth of the Friends of St Ives Historical Herb Garden In 2008 it began with the huge task of clearing, not only weeds and scrub, but substantial amounts of rubbish. Sheltered with 350 year old stone walls, the garden stands within the Mansion complex, behind large gates facing towards the Coach House. The initial clearing to allow the beds to be laid out, was carried out by brave volunteers from FOSI, BTCV, and the local community. After much research and discussion, the garden’s design was agreed in April 2010, and soon after, the beds and paths were constructed. We soon discovered that a garden in the centre of a Country Estate, with seeds blowing here and there, is an ideal growing environment for weeds! So whilst, with help from specialists, we were designing the planting of our beds, the weeds grew and grew. FOSI, with the help of kind volunteers have continuously battled with the weeds. Our specialist consultants are Jane Ramsden (a Medicinal Herbalist), Hilary Dodson (an Historical Fruiting Trees expert), and Jill Saunders (Head Gardener of East Riddlesden Hall). We began planting in Spring 2011, starting with our old species of fruit trees, such as Cats Head and Dog’s Snout apples. Old varieties of heavily scented Roses were also planted in the outer beds. Once the designs for the four central beds were completed, planting commenced in Summer 2011 with varieties of herbs. A central circular bed was created and a Mulberry tree planted. During Summer 2012, we have planted five further specialist beds with herbs. These are; a culinary bed, an aromatic bed, a brewing bed, a textile dyeing bed and a medicinal bed. To enable gardeners of all abilities to join and enjoy keeping with the garden, two raised beds have been constructed. We hope that this garden will not only inform and educate, but be a beautiful, peaceful and relaxing place to dwell, and so to this end we have placed within five seats. The flowers and fruits should encourage birds, insects and butterflies to visit and to sustain therein.
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Health Matters
Fit for Summer... fit for life! I recently set a goal to get fit for summer, lose a few pounds and generally exercise a bit more. It’s difficult for most of us with families and busy lives to even think about exercise but if you can find the time you will definitely feel better for it. Just 5 weeks in to my quest and i’m feeling great already, a month from now i’ll be taking part in the Yorkshire 10k Mud Run 11th May at Temple Newsam Park, Leeds. I challenged myself so I had something to work towards and although i’m far from fit, i’m getting there. The run will be challenging but i’m sure it will be a lot of fun at the same time. I’m going to be writing about my progress in my Blog at www.mycommunityhub.co.uk and will share my thoughts, ideas and tips on exercise, diet and nutrition that will hopefully inspire our readers 40
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to shape up for summer and of course for life. After a few weeks in the Gym (Nuffield Health at Cottingley) early morning runs with my dogs and now even earlier morning Boot Camp with Commando Fit at Roberts Park Saltaire, I’m already feeling so much better. This may sound pretty hardcore but I was and still am pretty unfit, but with a little determination and of course some hard work - you too could make a huge difference in the way you look and feel. If you’d like to know more about the Mud Run you can contact the organisers: www. commandofit.co.uk I’ll be updating you in the next issue but in the meantime you can read more on our online magazine: www.mycommunityhub.co.uk
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A new directory and guide to choosing and paying for Care. Searching for the right care is never easy, we appreciate you need to make the right decision… If you are considering your options, Caring Bradford can help by taking you through each step to fi nding the most appropriate care in your area. With guides to the many different kinds of care available and content from Bradford Adult & Community along with other care agencies, this Caring Bradford directory and website are designed with you, the user in mind. It is our intention to offer impartial advice and put the answers to the many questions you will no doubt have, in one useful online resource to accompany the printed directory.
This guide aims to help you decide whether moving into a care home is the right choice or whether you have other options. While it is written for the person moving, if you are reading it on behalf of someone who you care for, the same information applies. One of the main concerns may be how you will arrange and pay for care. We explain what help you can get from your local council and the NHS, how to fi nd a care home or relevant home care services and what to look out for. Throughout this website you will fi nd suggestions for organisations that can offer further information and advice about your options. Their contact details can be found in the ‘Useful organisations’ section. www.caringbradford.co.uk
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What’s on and where MAY Every Tuesday 9.30am to 12 noon Coffee, Cake & Chat - The Eldwick Church runs a cafe. There is Fair Trade fresh coffee and tea are served along with delicious home made cakes. The cafe is open to all from far and near and if you would like a group to visit just ring Susan Rishworth 01274 566641 so that we can ensure there is enough cake! The cafe provides time to sit and chat and make new friends in the comfort of a warm and inviting Church. We hope to see you soon. Thursday 8th Sarah Millican, Home Bird. The British Comedy Award’s Queen of Comedy Sarah Millican is giving up the party scene (Ann Summers), easing off on the drinking (fizzy pop equals wealthy dentists) and is settling down (taking her bra off). Determined to put down some roots, she now has a cat (furry baby) and even a tree (she has a lot of mugs). On this, her third national tour, you will learn what to take on a dirty weekend, the easiest way to blend in in posh restaurants and how to teach a pensioner to swear. Join her for some hilarious domestic bliss. Not suitable for under 16’s. Limited tickets available. Tickets £ 27.50. St. George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1JT. Tel: 01274 432375. Saturday 10th 4.00am Dawn Chorus. Friends of Denso Marston Nature Reserve. For those who can’t sleep, come and join our annual dawn chorus. All walks start on Otley Road at the entrance to the Public Footpath opposite the lay by near St James Church. For further information contact the Warden Steve Warrillow on 07919 525913 or Secretary Andrew Clark on 01274 511495. Sunday 11th 2.00pm Cinema Organ Society Concert. A wonderful Organ Concert, featuring popular music from film, television and radio on the world famous mighty Wurlitzer. The performer for this event
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will be Nigel Ogden and The Daleian Singers. Tickets can be purchased from 0845 400 2208 or on reception on the day. £9 Admission/£8 COS Members. See more at: www.victoria-hall-saltaire. co.uk/whats-on/forthcoming-events. At Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3JS. Sunday 11th, 18th & 25th 12:00pm - 4.30pm Shipley Glen Tramway. The Shipley Glen Cable Tramway is the oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain (cliff lifts excepted). Dating from 1895, the line was built to serve the local beauty of Shipley Glen, near Saltaire in West Yorkshire. Prod Lane, Baildon, Shipley BD17 5BN. For more information visit www.glentramway.co.uk or Tel: 01274 589010. Mondays: 12th, 19th & 26th Fridays: 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th Saturdays: 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st 9.30am - 4.30pm Shipley Open Market provides a focal point to the town centre; the open market operates on a Monday selling a selection of second-hand items and bric-a-brac. On a Friday and Saturday, a wide selection of goods and fresh food products are available on over 40 stalls Market Square, Shipley, Bradford, BD18 3QB. Tel: 01274 432245. Thursday 15th Blofeld and Baxter: Memories of Test Match Special. Henry Blofeld and Peter Baxter cordially invite you to join them on a trip down memory lane in this hilariously entertaining show from the Test Match Special commentary box and beyond. With more than eighty years of broadcasting experience between them, Henry Blofeld and Peter Baxter (or ‘Blowers’ and ‘Backers’) have a fund of hilarious stories of the goings on in and out of commentary boxes round the world and the remarkable characters they have worked with. Find out what made Brian Johnston laugh, how John Arlott marinated that voice, how good a cricketer Geoffrey Boycott’s mother is and what the Queen thought of it all. It’s certainly not just cricket! Henry ‘My Dear Old Thing’ Blofeld has been a regular commentator on Test Match Special since 1972 and is one of Britain’s most
loved broadcasters and a bastion of the cricketing community. Peter Baxter was the brain behind Test Match Special, producing the programme for 34 years. A hilariously entertaining show for both cricket and non-cricket lovers alike. Tickets £ 21.00. St. George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1JT. Tel: 01274 432375. Thursday 15th - Monday 18th Scooby Doo - The Mystery of the Pyramid. Scooby-Doo and the gang are back by popular demand and with even more Spooky Mystery and fun - this time in the Pyramids - Warner Bros.’ Cartoon Classic Comes to Life! Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne arrive in Egypt where they must solve the mystery of Pharaoh Hatchepsout’s Pyramid. Easy, you say?... Not if the gang has to deal with mysterious mummies plus the wrath of the Pharaoh who will transform anyone who dares to approach the pyramid... into stone! With hilarious physical comedy, popular tunes and special effects, the whole family will enjoy this new episode live on stage. Zoinks... book early for best seats! Tickets £ 22.00. Running time: 90 mins including interval. At the Alhambra Theatre, Morley St, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1AJ. Tel: 01274 432000. Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th 7.30pm A special evening to commemorate the centenary of the start of WW1. Come and join us in the studio for a
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varied evening of plays, poetry and song including “Brothers in Arms” a One Act play written by Richard Walsh, based upon the true story of a Bingley Family during the First World War. “Oh! What a Lovely War” an excerpt performed by the Bingley Amateur Operatic Society. “Over the Top” a short piece by Geoff Parker. Poems and letters from the period. Songs primarily by yourselves! Tickets at £5 are available from the Arts Centre box office.
is for all the family. It will be held in the church hall and the church. There will be craft activities as you arrive in the church hall, stories from the Bible, songs and prayers in the church– rounding off with sharing a simple meal together in the church hall. This is an event for all the family – whatever your age, why not come and join in the fun!
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Kathryn Tickell & The Side with support from Serious Sam Barrett. Kathryn Tickell & her band were the first act to play at Saltaire Live in 2003, and she now returns with a new line-up of Amy Thatcher on the accordion, Louisa Tuck playing cello and Ruth Wall performing on the harp. The Side remain firmly in keeping with the Northumbrian tradition of Kathryn’s heritage and musical output to date, but now feature a new group of musicians, exploring fresh arrangements and flavours. Kathryn’s rapid-fire pipes & fiddle contrast with the richness of the cello and the sparkle of the harp – very recognisably the envigorating music of Kathryn Tickell, but in a new, satisfying incarnation. Tickets can be purchased from Fanny’s Alehouse, Saltaire or the Jumbo Records website. Tickets £15. See more at: www. victoria-hall-saltaire.co.uk/whats-on/ forthcoming-events. At Victoria Hall,
Lord Mayor’s Parade: Sensational Cinema! See over 1,000 local children and adults parade in bright, colourful film-themed costumes through Bradford’s streets. Join in the festivities, listen to great live music, be charmed by artful street theatre or just soak up the atmosphere. After the parade there will be children’s activities and a screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on the Bradford Big Screen. The parade starts at Norfolk Gardens from 12:30pm and weaves through the city centre and finishes in City Park. Saturday 17th May, Saturday 14th June, Saturday 12th July 4pm to 5.30pm Messy Church. Messy Church is a worshipping community of all ages, it
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Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, BD18 3JS. Wednesday 21st May, Wednesday 25th June, Wednesday 23rd July 9:15am - 10:15am Happy Hour Fun Size Church. Happy Church is a monthly event aimed at younger ages and gives a time to play; have a cuppa; sing songs; enjoy a simple craft and share a Bible story. These sessions take place in the Eldwick Church. Otley Rd, Eldwick. Saturday 31st 1pm - 7pm Bradford Pride. Celebrate Bradford’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities in a fun day of music, dance, food and frivolity! Check out colourful market stalls, watch the street entertainers, grab a bite to eat or a drink and get your face painted or participate in one of many workshops. Join in the fun for a day of live music from both national and local artists as we celebrate the diversity of our communities in Bradford. Bradford Pride is now in its 9th year and is arguably the highlight of the Bradford’s LGB&T calendar. This year we have a Wizard of Oz theme to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the film. There will be prizes for the best Wizard of Oz fancy dress costumes! Everyone is welcome! www.bradfordpride.org.uk
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