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Thought for the week, March 12, 2015
The Rev Beverley Sproats, St John’s Church, Yeadon I’VE just become an aunty again. Seeing photos of my newborn nephew, I marvel at the privilege that it is to create a miracle with God when we have a child. My little nephew has great timing too
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Nature Notes, Thursday, March 12, 2015
By Denis O’Connor, Wharfedale Naturalists Society (wharfedale-nats.org.uk) UNTIL recently two-thirds of our back garden was surrounded by Leylandii hedging that provides privacy and acts as a good windbreak while offering cover for birds, with
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Drug funds gangs
THE temptation, when it comes to ‘softer’ drugs like cannabis, is to imagine that because the substance itself is - relatively - harmless compared to the likes of heroin the same must be true of its production. As countless police investigations
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Playing their part
THE day of reckoning has finally arrived for all those who have spent the past few years mustering local support in a bid to shape the future of Wharfedale. Given the number of people from the valley who have attended the Core Strategy hearings
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Selling of museum betrays everyone
I AM appalled, utterly disgusted, to see that OUR Manor House Museum is to be closed. That OUR Manor House is possibly to be put up for sale. For fine fast food fodder? In a tourist town OUR museum, with its friendly staff, excellent exhibitions
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Supermarket land suitable for homes
I FIND the comments in Stephanie Edwards’ letter quite presumptuous; as I would say that “surely anyone with any common sense” would also consider using the Tesco land to build housing on if the Bradford Council’s Local Plan imposes 800 houses on Ilkley
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Hard work allowed festival to happen
ON behalf of the staff and Board of Ilkley Literature Festival, I would like to say a huge thank you to the people of Ilkley for all their support over the last few weeks. It has been very heartening to know that so many people are behind us and took
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Concern for future of moor funding
THE chairman of the Friends of Ilkley Moor, Mr Owen Wells, made it very clear in their press release that the group is 100 per cent against shooting on Ilkley moor under any circumstances. I attended the meeting when BMDC reviewed the contract at which
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Decision is death knell for town centre
WHEN it comes to the base for Otley Town Council, the Labour party, who run the Otley Town Council, have acted recklessly and with the usual lack of responsibility when it comes to taxpayers’ money. It is a disgrace and undemocratic that they have
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Housing figures increased for Ilkley, Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston
ILKLEY, Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston have been earmarked for hundreds more proposed new houses in a U-turn by Bradford Council.The Council has recalculated housing distribution proposals after coming under pressure from representatives of major housing
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Street name may spell big trouble
I note that the access road to the new housing development on the former Middle School site in Ben Rhydding has been named “Stansfield Close”. If this name has been chosen to commemorate the man responsible for the building of the Ben Rhydding Hydropathic
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Lost cockerel has experts in a flap
Is there any wonder a major part of the community are losing touch with the countryside. I came across a member of the public frantically looking for help in ridding their community of an unwanted visitor. A large cockerel had taken residence in their
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Forum fighting for protection of area
Aireborough Neighbourhood Development Forum have just completed a wonderful fortnight of events showcasing Aireborough as a place to live work and play; a place with a people, a history and with a distinctive character. At the same time they conducted
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One way to make road issue better
I’d like to say a few more words about the pedestrian improvements due to take place around the junction of the Station Hotel. Many of you will have heard that the proposal to change Victoria Road into a one-way street will not be going ahead – though
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Thank you for help after fall in street
I fell on the crossing in Brook Street, Ilkley, recently, and was amazed at the speed at which people rushed to my assistance. A gentleman on holiday from Cumbria was soon by my side. A lady made a pillow from scarves. A shopkeeper brought serviettes
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Stop attacks over Civic Centre future
NO MORE negativity on the Civic Centre. The council that I lead has consistently worked hard with like-minded people to find a sustainable future for Otley Civic Centre, and continues to do so, with the support of some councillors from all parties
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Composer to share his music as choir groups come together
LEEDS Town Hall will echo to some familiar tunes when composer Howard Goodall conducts combined musical forces from Leeds, Bradford and the region in a concert of his own music. While Howard’s music is known to millions through his themes for popular
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Exhibition looks at migrant women
A NEW exhibition detailing the experiences of women who have moved to Leeds from around the world is to be showcased from today. My Case, My Journey looks at the lives and personal stories of women from the city’s migrant communities and the individual
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Variety is on offer at the Playhouse
ILKLEY Players have been thrilling audiences all season with some performances of the highest calibre and the next production to get the IP treatment is Alan Bennett’s The History Boys which opens on Monday and runs until March 28. The play, which
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Trio of acclaimed writers set to talk on their relationships with the North
NORTHERN Accent returns to Otley Courthouse this month for an interactive literary event featuring three acclaimed writers. Writing with a Northern Voice, on Saturday, March 21, will be an evening of poetry and prose with John Godber, Helen Cross
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Society first with uplifting movie
IN ITS 46 seasons, Ilkley Film Society has shown films from dozens of countries, but never one from Laos. This changes on Sunday, March 15 when The Rocket screens at Ilkley Playhouse at 8pm. Ahlo is a young boy whose twin died at birth. According
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Timeless Chekov piece
Uncle Vanya at the Quarry Theatre ADAPTED by Samuel Adamson and directed by Mark Rosenblatt, the WYP’s Vanya seeks to illustrate the timelessness of Chekov’s central concerns. Charting the arrival/departure of Professor Serebryakov (John Bett)
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Baywatch surprise on Red Nose Day
ILKLEY firm Spooner Industries has long been a regular supporter of Comic Relief and this year is no exception. A whole host of activities will be taking place on Red Nose Day tomorrow at the manufacturing and engineering company. Wear red
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Mystery author talks
LEEDS author, AJ Taft is launching the third novel in her Lily Appleyard series of crime mysteries at the Headingley LitFest on Sunday, March 19 at 7.15pm at Headingley Library, North Lane. Award winning-author and Headingley LitFest Writer in
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Mayor plants tree
LORD Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Mike Gibbons, will take part in a tree planting ceremony in Heaton Woods this weekend celebrate his year in office. An English oak tree will be planted at the ceremony on Saturday which also marks annual arboriculture
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Election hopefuls to get a grilling
ILKLEY’S General Election candidates will face the public in a Question Time-style event at Silsden. They will have the chance to give their views on the NHS and related issues, before the audience has the opportunity to voice its opinions and
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Industrial discussion
A TALK about one of Germany’s industrial heartlands will be given in Burley-in-Wharfedale. Wolfgang Keinhorst, a German teaching fellow at Leeds University, will discuss The Ruhrgebiet, Germany’s Powerhouse, when he addresses Wharfedale German
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WI coffee morning
ADDINGHAM WI is holding a coffee morning in Mount Hermon Chapel in Main Street, Addingham, on Saturday, March 14 from 9.30am to noon. Entry is £2 to include coffee and a scone.
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Free fit camp for a healthier lifestyle
ILKLEY Lifestyle Centre is bringing free fitness to the community. It is offering a free four-week Fit Camp to enable everyone a chance to live their ideal lifestyle without hitting the bank balance. Two official registration days take place
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Defibrillator request to be discussed
BURLEY Parish Council will discuss a request to provide a public access defibrillator when it meets at The Parish Council Office, Queen’s Hall, Burley-in-Wharfedale, this evening, from 7.30pm. Cllr John Grimshaw, the chairman of Burley Parish Council
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Talent fest
THE LADY Mayoress of Bradford will host her final Festival of Talent in aid of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal tonight. Youngsters aged seven to teenage will perform at the Henry Mitchell Hall, Old Building, Bradford College at 7pm. Elizabeth Sharp said
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Close season starts for coarse fishing
WHARFEDALE anglers are reminded that rivers are off limits for coarse fishing from Sunday, as the close season begins. The Environment Agency is warning anyone going fishing in any river, stream, drain and some canals that the coarse fishing season
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Trustees to meet
THE Burley Parish Council meeting this evening, from 7.30pm, will be followed by a special meeting of the charity Public Purposes for the Benefit of the District of Burley-in-Wharfedale, of which parish councillors are the trustees. They will be
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Hospital’s drop-in centre on the move
PEOPLE visiting at Airedale Hospital can now easily find out more about health conditions or available support as the patient information service has moved to a more convenient location. This week the service will open as a drop-in centre on the
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Village housebuilding plans focus of meeting
A PUSH for more housebuilding in Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston has been a focus of an ongoing hearing by a planning inspector over the proposed Core Strategy of Bradford Council’s Local Plan. Developers keen to minimise restrictions on building
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Witness plea after cricket club targeted by raiders for second time
HORSFORTH Cricket Club is appealing for witnesses after being targeted by criminals for the second time in three months. At least two vehicles are suspected of being used during a break-in to the club’s machinery store overnight on Monday.
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Two cannabis farms raided in three days
TWO cannabis farms have been raided in Yeadon in the space of three days. Police dismantled a sophisticated small factory being run in the specially converted bedroom of a house on Enfield last Friday. Then on Monday officers uncovered another
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Schools set to benefit
THE Ilkley Carnival committee has announced four local schools will be the primary beneficiaries of this year’s fantasy and fiction themed event on Monday, May 4. After an online application process and a shortlist of six presentations, the committee
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Recovering Henry gets back on pitch
A TALENTED young rugby player will take his first steps back on to a pitch this weekend just months after suffering a devastating heart attack. Fourteen-year-old Henry Ackroyd, of Ilkley, hopes to carry the match ball on to the pitch during a charity
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Pool's performance against Colliery in the pits
Featherstone Colliery 0 Pool 1 LEADERS Pool produced one of their worst performances of the season and were lucky to defeat the West Yorkshire League Division One’s bottom club. Battling Featherstone belied their position as they lifted their
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Bigger budgets are making league tougher says Bower
AFTER escaping with a draw from a game that they probably should have won, Guiseley manager Mark Bower reckons that Vanarama Conference North is a thriving division.Following the 0-0 draw at bottom club Hyde, the 35-year-old, who signed for the Lions
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Vixens go top with Kendall double
Guiseley Vixens 2 Sheffield United 0Guiseley Vixens eased to a victory which took over at the top of FA Women's Premier League Northern Division One from Liverpool Feds who were without a fixture.In truth this was a disappointing performance from the
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Ensians show spirit as Grovians win promotion
Old Grovians 39 Old Otliensians 17OLD Grovians clinched the win and four-try bonus point that they needed to earn promotion with four matches left.However, Old Otliensians, despite late drop-outs due to illness, took the lead when prop Gregg Jones, who
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Ilkley's Laura shines in the dark
ILKLEY Grammar School student Laura King won her class trophy at the 2015 British Night Orienteering Championships held in Middleton Park, South Leeds. Hosted by local orienteering club, Airienteers, this is the premier national test of night navigation
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Too little too late for Yarnbury as they lose to Hullensians
Hullensians 25 Yarnbury 12YARNBURY'S form has dipped since Christmas due to injuries and work commitments but the Horsforth side remain focussed on the league and getting the best out of their squad of playersOnce again they fielded a much-changed line
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How your unwanted furniture can help re-home animals across the district
Attention home-owners, do you have unwanted used furniture in your house? Rather than dispose of it, have you ever considered donating it? Unit 5 is part of the Bradford & District Branch of the RSPCA which welcomes donation of quality second
