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HAWORTH . CROSS ROADS . STANBURY
NEWSLETTER August - September 2010
Local Information gathered by Local People
PCSO's Charity Art Work
Worth Valley PCSO Helen Wynn-Evans has recently finished a piece of art work in aid of local charities. The Officer based at Haworth Police and Community Contact Point has spent her own time painting the piece using acrylic paint for an annual charity event run since 2006 by two local artists. The painting on canvas was part of a display of 200 on Haworth Main Street as part of the 'Haworth Peoples Art'. An auction was held at the Kings Arms on 29th July to sell off the individual canvasses.
The theme for this years piece was 1950's and the painting in black and white is of a 1950's police car on Haworth Main Street.
Commenting on the piece, PCSO Wynn-Evans said "This is the second year I have taken part in this event. I thoroughly enjoy patrolling the Worth Valley area, and by being invited to take part in this event for the second year is a way I can further my involvement within the community on top of my daily duties as a Police Community Support Officer. This year the monies raised from the event will be going to Manorlands, Air ambulance and the PDSA all excellent local charities.
At the time of going to print we do not know the amount raised by the auction, we will publish the amount in the next newsletter.
The Lord Mayor’s Appeal
Many people will know by now that a Worth Valley Ward Councillor is the new Lord Mayor of Bradford.
Cllr. Peter Hill and his wife Gill were chosen for the honour of being Bradford ’s first citizens for the Civic Year 2010/11. They have been attending functions on behalf of the City since the end of May and have had the pleasure of including functions in the Worth Valley.
They are keen to promote local activities and organisations as
much as possible whilst in office.
Should you wish the Lord Mayor to attend your function please get in touch with City Hall, Civic department a minimum of two weeks in advance by contacting the Lord Mayor’s dairy officer, Richard Lee-Van den Daele by email at richard.daele@bradford.gov.uk or Tel: 01274 432283. The diary already has events for some dates into next year so the advice is to apply early to avoid disappointment.
A message from the Lord Mayor.
My appeal this year is to build a new play area at the Nell Bank children’s outdoor centre at Ilkley. This has seen 20 years of hard play and is in need of replacement! Every year around 20,000 school children from all over the Bradford District – including our own local schools - visit this amazing facility, which last year received a prestigious national award as a top outdoor education facility.
The Lady Mayoress also has her own appeal and so a part of the funds raised
this year will go towards reinstating the bandstand in Haworth Park - a cause dear to our hearts and one that is long overdue.
PARISH COUNCIL COLUMN
Not so long ago Haworth was featured on television after an English Heritage report put the village in the 12 historic places most ‘at risk’. It wasn’t the kind of publicity that we were looking for and you would have expected that some measure of consultation might have gone on with people in the village before they released such a report to the media. Unfortunately, that did not happen and we were given both air time and column inches that could be construed as being very damaging to a place that relies so heavily on tourism for its means of living.
After some reaction to the initial report was aired English Heritage said that they could well be staging an exhibition in which they would be giving advice to property owners about how to maintain their properties within an historic context. They would then have a consultation event.
That’s all well and dandy but will they be making any money available to the property owners to make the necessary changes? I would be very surprised if they do.
It’ll be very interesting to see what English Heritage come up with and how the square the circle of having businesses existing in a modern world and trying to stay like the day Patrick Bronte last passed by.
Haworth Village Association looked like they’d hit the jackpot in May when so many people packed the village for the Forties weekend. There were so many people in the village on the Sunday afternoon that grid lock ensued. The net result was that the Association now have to match up to the major event requirements of Bradford Council, the Police and the Government.
Village Association chairman Robin Jackson, vice chairman Mike Hutchinson, Pam Haworth and their fellow members deserve our congratulations for such a successful event but now they face a massive task, and expense, to keep their programme of events rolling along in the future. We wish them all the best and urge as many businesses in the village to support them after all they all benefit from the events!
During the early part of the summer there have been reports of problems with young people in Cross Roads Park. We hope that by sourcing some more durable fencing the young people and the residents whose properties back onto the park may be able to get along together more harmoniously. Our parks are not meant to house under-age drinking and smoking dens but there is some evidence that they do.
Young people will be just what they are; young people. We would ask that they respect other people’s lives and property while we would hope that the rest of the community will give young people some understanding as they seek their rights of passage into adulthood.
Talking of young people the Kidz r’ Worth It programme is to run through the summer again. Everybody had a ball last year and the scheme won a prize from Bradford Council for its activities. Let’s hope it can repeat that success this year.
JOHN HUXLEY Chairman
15 years on, local officer returns
We are please to welcome Sergeant Chris Watson to the Worth Valley Neighbourhood Policing team. Chris has taken over from Sergeant Mark Wheeler and as Chris is a local resident he is keen to continue the excellent work that Mark has done. Chris has been with West Yorkshire Police for over 15 years and ironically was a beat officer for the Worth Ward early in his career, when Haworth Contact Point was the local Police Station. He therefore has good local knowledge and is now looking forward to returning to the area as the team Sergeant. Chris has spent the majority of his service as a uniformed Constable with a spell in the control room and more recently as divisional training officer. Chris is an experienced officer who has a great deal to bring to the team. Sergeant Chris Watson stated " I am extremely pleased to now be part of a very successful team. Mark has set a very high standard which I intend to maintain. Over the next few weeks I will be out and about in the community and hope to meet as many residents as possible".
Speedwatch results
On Monday 28th June 2010, PCSO 385 Hussain carried out 3 community speedwatches at the following locations. Outside Oxenhope Primary School, on Mill Lane opposite the Railway Station and on Hebden Road opposite Manorlands. We are very pleased to report that no vehicles were caught exceeding the limit. PCSO Hussain stated " This was a local issue for residents so I have conducted these speed checks. I will continue to monitor traffic and hopefully we will obtain the same results".
Haworth Contact Point award
Belated congratulations are sent to Haworth Contact Point staff who were awarded a Runners Up certificate at the first Bradford Volunteering Awards held on the 7th of June. This was in recognition of exceptional commitment and resourcefulness in Volunteer Management. Well done to everyone who provide this valuable service to the community.
We would also like to welcome PCSO 524 Chris Wardle to the Worth Valley Neighbourhood Policing team. Look out for him on patrol around the villages.
LETTERS
YOUR ‘IN BLOOM’ GROUP NEEDS YOU!
Haworth, and the ‘In Bloom’ groups need more volunteers. Can you spare a few hours a YEAR…not a week! Without volunteers the groups will not be able to carry on the work of making the village and surrounding area look good, not just for visitors but mainly for local people. If people living here could look after their own little area i.e., watering baskets, weeding and generally keeping the place tidy, this is not only good for the environment but also gives a sense of civic pride and personal prestige. So get out those hoes, spades and watering cans and make everyone smile. It’s amazing what a difference a little bit done by a lot of people can make.
Thank you and all the best.
Mike Hutchinson, Chair, Haworth In Bloom. 01535 645992 mike@sleepyhouse.freeserve.co.uk
Have your say on local issues. We are always happy to hear from you and will publish your letters in the next newsletter (subject to space). So why not take the opportunity to voice your opinions. Write to Worth Valley Police & Community Contact Point, 28 Changegate, Haworth. BD22 8DY or email: wvcontactpoint@yahoo.co.uk
Haworth Methodist Church, one of the oldest still surviving, is to share its history with the nation during English Heritage`s traditional Heritage Open Weekend in September.
The church, currently worshipping in a former Wesleyan day school opposite the Old Sun Hotel on the road to Stanbury, was established as a society within the Church of England as long ago as 1744-45.
On Saturday September 11th visitors can see the church being decorated for the harvest festival, pick up leaflets explaining the long history and hear talks, between 2pm and 5pm, on the Rev William Grimshaw, curate at St Michael`s and the first Methodist superintendent minister. Entrance is free and refreshments will be served.
On Sunday September 12th visitors are invited to share in the harvest festival at 2.30pm or pick up leaflets and enjoy refreshments afterwards until 4.30pm. Afternoon services have been introduced on the second Sunday of each month and visitors
are always welcome. On the first and third Sundays worship is at 10.30am, while on the fourth Sunday the congregation unites with the neighbouring West Lane Baptist Church.
HAWORTH’S WALL OF ART IS THE BIGGEST AND BRIGHTEST
The fourth annual ‘Wall of Art®’ community art event in Haworth village got off to a rock’n’rollin great start on Saturday 10th July as D.J. ‘Oggy’ kicked off the festivities with two hours of classic hits from the 50’s.
At 3.15 the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Bradford, Haworth’s own Peter and Gill Hill, unveiled the event to the cheers of a large crowd gathered at the top of Main Street.
The theme for this year is the 1950s and, with over 120 paintings making up the wall it, is the biggest and brightest so far. The youngest artist taking part is 2 1/2 and the oldest over 80. The civic leaders, who have supported the event from day one, spent quite some time discussing it with the organisers and members of the crowd before leaving.
The celebrations continued throughout the day and finished with a fantastic evening at the Kings Arms, where Leeds-based 50s rock band ‘Mike Raffone and the Blue Tones’ played to a lively and enthusiastic audience ... followed by a fifties karaoke and disco, organised by the in-house DJ
This year’s auction of the paintings will be held at the Kings Arms on the 29th July, starting promptly at 6.30 pm. Funds raised will be used to finance next years event and all profits will be split between Manorlands Hospice, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the PDSA.
The organisers are indebted to all of the musicians and performers who gave their time for free, to the Kings Arms for the venue and free food ... and to the local villager who selflessly allowed the front of his home to be covered up for two weeks. This plunged him into darkness and stopped him from being able to use his front door! Such support from the community is what keeps the project alive.
Haworth Peoples Art can be contacted on www.haworthpeoplesart.com and have asked us to point out that they are in no way associated with, or affiliated to, any other group or organisation within the village or beyond.
BEWARE - possible scam
Please be aware that an organisation calling themselves 'National Crime Research Group' appear to be operating in local areas. Their technique is to phone, purporting to be a government department offering free burglar alarm systems as part of a national drive to reduce crime. Their main selling point is that any alarm call is routed to their central control who then contact the police. This is bordering on a scam as hefty installation fees are payable and an expensive long term contract.
If you feel you have been a victim of a scam, please contact the Neighbourhood Policing Team on 01274 475331 or the Contact Point on 01535 644001
Kidz R Worth It Summer Scheme
Thanks to funding from BLF, Keighley Area Panel, Youth Services, Extended Schools and The Parish Councils of Haworth and Oxenhope, this award winning Playscheme will be running again throughout the Summer Holidays.
Mornings at Oxenhope Community Centre - 10am till 11.55
Afternoons at Haworth Community Centre - 1pm till 2.55pm
Week 1: Mon 26 July, Tues 27 July & Wed 28 July
Week 2: Tues 3 Aug, Wed 4 Aug & Thurs 5 Aug
Week 3: Tues 10 Aug, Wed 11 Aug & Thurs 12 Aug
Week 4: Tues 17 Aug, Wed 18 Aug & Thurs 19 Aug
Week 5: Tues 24 Aug, Wed 25 Aug & Thurs 26 Aug
Week 6 Tues 31 Aug, Wed 1 Sept & Thurs 2 Sept
It's free to attend and all children aged 5 to 15 are welcome
Lots of sports opportunities and art projects for the children to do
Please check out the website at: http://kidzrworthit.blogspot.com
For more info contact Ian Shackleton 07521 747605 ianxroads@btinternet.com
What’s On
1st August, Sunday
Yorkshire Day
Bands on Church Green, Keighley 1- 5pm
Every day until 20th September
Parson’s Field behind the Parsonage
The Writing Shed - Interactive installation project by artist Merry Swarbrick.
Free exhibition.
4th August, Wednesday
Worth Valley Book Group
7.30pm meet in the Old White Lion Hotel
Contact: Heather 01535 649095 for details
5th August , Thursday
Upper Worth Valley History Group
Open Archive
1.00pm - 3.00pm, Contact Point, 28 Changegate
7th August, Saturday
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Tales of the Islanders with artist Orly Orbach
Free with admission to the Parsonage.
7th August, Saturday
West Lane Baptist Church & Amateur Operatic Society Joint Summer Fayre
10am—2pm
Coffee, Bacon Sandwiches, Baked Potatoes Scones/Cakes, Stalls and lots more besides.
8th August, Sunday
Fresh & organic Farmers’ Market
Church Green, Keighley, 9 - 1pm
9th August, Monday
Stanbury & District W.I.
West Lane Baptist Church - 7.30pm
Reminiscences of 30 years in the Police Force - Mr C. Helme
Comp: Joke connected to the law
9th August, Monday
Haworth, Cross Roads & Stanbury Parish Council
Planning Committee Meeting
St. James Church Hall 7.30pm
14th August, Saturday
Harbour Hill 7.5 miles (12km) circular walk
Packed lunch required. Sorry no dogs.
Meet David Oates at 11am on the church steps at the top of Haworth Main Street. Walk through the landscape associated with the Bronte sisters, crossing the rough moorland paths on Haworth Moor, return via old Stanbury Village with a little road walking.
22nd August, Sunday
Senior Way 9.5 miles (15.2km) circular walk
Packed lunch required. Sorry no dogs.
Meet Raymond Wood at 10.30am at the entrance to Cross Roads park on the A6033 Haworth Road, Cross Roads. Walk the boundary of Cullingworth passing Hewenden Viaduct and Goit Stock Waterfall.
30th August, Monday
Haworth Methodist Church (opposite the Old Sun Hotel in West Lane) 10.30am-2.30pm
Mini market with stalls, hot and cold food.
Admission free.
1st September, Wednesday
Last but by no means least!
5.5 miles (8.8km) circular walk
Packed lunch required. Sorry no dogs.
Meet Jim Thornber at 11am on the promenade in Central Park, Haworth. This walk along the route of the Millennium Way is a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Millennium Way, also the many years of our walk leader volunteering with the countryside service and his own personal milestone, 80 today! Happy birthday Jim from all your friends at the Countryside & Rights of Way Service.
1st September, Wednesday
Worth Valley Book Group
7.30pm meet in the Old White Lion Hotel
Contact: Heather 01535 649095 for details
2nd September, Thursday
Upper Worth Valley History Group
Open Archive 1.00pm - 3.00pm,
Contact Point, 28 Changegate
4th September, Saturday
Keighley Agricultural & Horticultural Shows
Marley Showground, King George V Playing fields.
6th September, Monday
Haworth, Cross Roads & Stanbury Parish Council
Full Parish Council Meeting
West Lane Baptist Church 7.30pm
7th September, Tuesday
Cross Roads & Lees Church & Chapel Ladies Group - Venue - Chapel
‘Question & answer’ by Edna Myers
11th September, Saturday
Haworth West Lane Methodist Church
(opposite the Old Sun Hotel) English Heritage open weekend 2pm- 5pm
See the church being decorated for Harvest Festival, Leaflets about the history of a church established in 1774-45. Hear a talk on Rev. William Grimshaw, curate at Haworth Parish Church who was the first Methodist Superintendent minister. Admission free, refreshments available.
10th - 12th September, Friday - Sunday
Haworth Arts Festival
11- 12th September, Saturday, Sunday
Fair Trade Group Fair Intents
Parsonage Meadow
More info. at www.fairintents.org.uk
12th September, Sunday
Haworth West Lane Methodist Church
(opposite the Old Sun Hotel) 2.30pm
Harvest Festival service followed by English Heritage opening 3.30pm-4.30pm. History leaflets and refreshments.
13th September, Monday
Stanbury & District W.I.
West Lane Baptist Church - 7.30pm
Annual General Meeting
17th - 19th September, Friday-Sunday
The Bronte Parsonage Museum
Bronte Festival of Women’s Writing with Carol Ann Duffy, Daisy Hay, Kate Mosse & Katrina Naomi
For more info 01535 640188 jenna.holmes@bronte.org.uk
24th September, Friday
Communal lounge. Anchor Housing’s Thornfield complex, Station Road, Haworth
10am to 11.30am Biggest Coffee morning in the World in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. Run by members of Haworth West Lane Methodist church.
25th September, Saturday
The Bronte Tractor Runs Group
Family Charity Night 7pm Rock & Heifer, Thornton, Bradford. In aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, 8th Keighley Scouts and Yorkshire Air Ambulance. £5 per ticket to include buffet. Under 5’s free. For more information ring 01535 640334 or 01535 643391
27th September, Monday
Haworth, Cross Roads & Stanbury Parish Council
Planning Committee Meeting
West Lane Baptist Church 7.30pm
STOP PRESS 2 males arrested Theft of lead - Haworth/Oxenhope
Following a lengthy investigation by Pc Irving the Worth Valley Police Constable, two males have now been arrested for a mini crime wave involving theft of lead. The males concerned are now on police bail pending further police enquiries. Pc Irving stated " Thanks to the community providing information to me, I have been able to arrest the two males concerned. I am hoping for a positive result".
Fair Intents
Saturday September 11th 12-6pm
Sunday September 12th 12-4pm
Bronte Meadow, behind the Parsonage
These are some of the things we have lined up so far
All subject to change
Rubbish modelling with the Cone Exchange ~ Make a wristband and donate to the rainforest project ~ Make a bag from a sack, no sewing required.
Crafty Corner, art and fabric scrap jewellery with Helen make one to take home.
Emma, sharing her hobby of creating from throwaway things, jam jars and bottletops. Paint a pebble with Lindsay, for decoration, doorstop or a paperweight etc. Bring your own pebble, paints supplied
Knit a square and add it to a blanket or scarf, beginners welcome, bring any spare wool and knitting needles if you have some.
Cycle shed, tweeking and fettling with Andy and Graham, get your old bikes up and running and earn a certificate from the Neighbourhood Police. Find a new home for any old bike you no longer want. ~ Dance with Jevenia ~ Young Farmers
Creative writing workshop with Graham Smith ~ Rag rug making demonstration
Stephen Sharp, violin maker, watch him at work ~ Energy Saving Trust information
Are you researching your family tree?
Why not call in and get some help from the Upper Worth Valley History Group
The group meets at the Contact Point, 28 Changegate on the first Thursday of the month
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Could you spare an hour or two to work at the Contact Point? Helping local people in a variety of ways.
Call 01535 644001 or email: wvcontactpoint@yahoo.com
for more information
Bradford Councillor Contact Details
Cllr Peter Hill on (01535) 646999
Cllr Kris Hopkins on (01274) 432079
Cllr Glen Miller on (01535) 600344
DISTRIBUTORS WANTED
We like to ensure as many homes as possible in the Haworth, Cross Roads and Stanbury area receive the Parish Council newsletter. If you are able to distribute, even to just a few houses in your own street, it would be much appreciated. If you can spare an hour every two months please drop us a line at wvcontactpoint@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 01535 644001
LOST AND FOUND
If you have lost or found any items please report them to the Contact Point on: 01535 644001
or call in at 28 Changegate, Haworth
Items are logged with the Police and will be sent to Keighley Police Station until claimed or disposed of.
Worth Valley Contact Point
28 Changegate, Haworth.
Tel: 01535 644001
OPENING TIMES
Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Photocopying
Single Sided A4 - 4p A3 - 7p
Double Sided A4 - 7p A3 - 12p
Colour copies Single sided A4 - 40p
Double sided A4 - 70p
Laminating: Faxing: 50p per sheet
A4 - 30p International
A3 - 60p Fax - £1
BAG IT, BIN IT
If you don’t clean up you could be caught.
To report dog fouling ring Environmental Health on 01274 434366
Copy dates for the next editions
Deadline for Oct/Nov………17th Sept
Dec/Jan……… 19th Nov
Free What’s On entries for all community groups
Adverts for businesses Full A5 Page – £40,
1/2 A5 Page – £20, 1/4 A5 page—£10
Community Groups—half price
HELP!
Please come and help us fold newsletters
28th—30th September from 1 pm
28 Changegate, Haworth,BD22 8DY
(01535) 644001
Email: wvcontactpoint@yahoo.co.uk
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