Worth Valley Contact Point. Copy Dates for the Next Edition. Bradford Councillor Surgeries at the Contact Point

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1 Bradford Councillor Surgeries at the Contact Point Bradford Councillor for the Worth Valley, Peter Hill, will be holding regular drop in surgeries at the Worth Valley Police and Community Contact Point, Changegate Haworth from 2-3 pm Saturdays 15th April 27th May and on further Saturday afternoons later in the year depending upon demand. Worth Valley residents can also contact Cllr. Hill on (01535) Copy Dates for the Next Edition Please send articles as you want them to be printed, or give us a brief outline and we will write them for you: June/July...8th May Aug/Sept...10th July Free What s On entries for all community groups Adverts for businesses 1 / 4 Page 20, 1 / 8 Page 10, Community Groups 1 / 2 price Please come and help us fold newsletters at the Contact Point on: Wednesday 24 May pm 28 Changegate, Haworth BD22 8DY, (01535) wvcontactpoint@yahoo.co.uk Worth Valley Contact Point 28 Changegate, Haworth Tuesday 12pm - 2pm Wednesday 12pm - 4pm Thursday 12pm - 3pm Friday 12pm - 4pm Saturday 2pm - 4pm Photocopies from 4p Laminating from 30p Crime Prevention items on Sale Citizens Advice surgeries Planning applications on display And MUCH MORE! VILLAGE NEWS The new contact for Village News and What s On items for the Keighley News is Jens Hislop. Contact him before Tuesday evening for inclusion in that week s edition on or (preferably) him on jensandrea@blueyonder.co.uk Citizens Advice Fridays Worth Valley Contact Point 28 Changegate, Haworth (opposite Edinburgh Woollen Mill) No appointment required Benefits, separations, legal advice, trading standards Sponsored by : HAWORTH. CROSS ROADS. STANBURY NEWSLETTER Local Information gathered by Local People PARISH COUNCIL COLUMN During the last few weeks the Council s Finance and Overview Committee has completed the annual budget that determines the Parish Council s precept levied through Bradford Metropolitan District Council s Community Charge. The budget was accepted by the Parish Council. One item in particular attracted considerable internal debate not just within the Committee but when the precept was discussed by the Parish Council too. This item concerned the awarding of small grants to local organisations. During the year the Council had adopted F&O Committee proposals for procedures that governed the awarding of grants to local organisations or nationally run organisations with local connections. On reflection, while still supporting the values of grant applications policy, there was a body of opinion that for grants of 75 and less that the introduced mechanism was too demanding. It was recognised that for many small groups of local people a small grant from the Parish Council was often the difference between something happening for them or not so a more speedy resolution was required. Councillor Peter Hill, the Chair of the Parish Council, asked the F&O Committee to look again at that particular aspect of the policy and, after due consideration, it proposed that a small grant application could be referred to the Parish Council chair holder and, as long as the support of the Vice Chair was gained, authorised for payment. However, the Council s requirement for good financial practice was also supported by the application being subsequently referred to the F&O Committee where the decision to support the application could be examined in detail. At the Parish Council s January meeting an assurance was sought and given that this explanation would be published in the Parish Newsletter so that all organisations would be aware of the process. Councillor John Huxley, chair of the F&O Committee, said: We needed the ability to respond to organisations that are important in our communities and, at the same time, remain controlled by strict financial management. I believe this measure achieves that balance. Councillor John Huxley Vice Chairman, Chair of Finance and Over View Committee. 12

2 Cross Roads Ward Philip Jolly (01535) Ian Shackleton (01535) Anne Knott Chair of Planning (01535) Haworth Ward Peter Hill (Chairman) (01535) John Huxley (Vice Chair) (01535) Garden Wise Gardening tools and furniture are not cheap, what s more they are very saleable items for the thief. Don t make it easy to steal them and remember that tools stolen from your shed could be used to burgle your house. Postcode all property such as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and garden furniture. Postcoding can be done with ultra-violet marker pens, engraving, stamping or even paint. Property marking may not stop the items being taken, but it could dissuade a thief if you advertise the fact that your property is coded and it will certainly improve the chances of tracing the items and perhaps catching the thief. Take photographs of any valuable garden ornaments. If they are stolen, Police can circulate the photo to dealers who can then look out for your property. Never leave items unattended, especially valuable ones, even if you are just popping into the house remember you may be gone for a minute but they may be gone forever. If you leave items such as pedal cycles in your garage or shed, ensure that they are postcoded and chain them to the superstructure of the building. Contacting Your Parish Councillors Rosemary Key (01535) Ian Palmer (01535) Mail@Ian-palmer.co.uk Alan Watts (01535) Alanwatts7@activ .co.uk Beverley Watts (01535) Sam Keighley (01535) Sam.keighley@bradfordvision. Com Stanbury Ward Raymond Edwards (01535) Clerk to the Council Glyn Broomhead 86 West Lane Haworth BD22 8EN (01535) Glyn@gdbroomhead. wanadoo.co.uk There is currently a vacancy on Haworth Parish Council; if you are interested, contact the Parish Council Clerk for more information (details above). HAWORTH PARISH CHURCH St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the consecration of the building throughout this year. On 19th June 1879 a faculty was granted by the consistory court of Ripon to take down the old church and build a new one. This caused a national outcry, which was taken up by various newspapers. However, the work went ahead with evidence confirming that the building was unsafe and unsanitary. On the present site there have been three to five churches (we re not quite sure). The last one, as it was in the time of the Bronte family, was demolished in The foundation stone of the present church was laid on Christmas Day 1879, and the completed church was consecrated on February 22nd 1881 by Bishop Ryan. The church celebrated the 125th anniversary at 7.30pm on Thursday 22nd February 2006, when the Bishop of Bradford, the Right Rev. David James presided and preached at a special anniversary communion service. Throughout the day there was open house at the Rectory and an opportunity to meet the Bishop and his wife Gill before the service. There will be many more events throughout 2006 celebrating this anniversary which will be notified nearer the time. Of special note is the Flower Festival from 26th - 29th May themed Come and celebrate with us. Used stamps and post cards are being collected by Ed Savage at Haworth Church to raise funds for the Sudan Christian Association. They are a persecuted minority in Sudan, but do have huge needs for the various projects they do. Ed is visiting Sudan, departing 13th March, and so will be there when you read this! Fundraising with stamps will go on when he returns. HAWORTH CRICKET CLUB NEEDS JUNIOR PLAYERS Haworth Cricket Club is setting about getting an Under 13 Team playing again this season. Any youngster who is 13 or under at the end of August this year is eligible and would be welcome. Matches are usually played on Sunday mornings against other teams in the Upper Airedale Junior Cricket League (UAJCL) and training would probably be on Thursday evenings with experienced cricketers in charge. The Under 15 team could also use a few more players. To be eligible for this you need to be 15 or under at the end of August this year. Matches are usually played on Wednesday evenings against other teams in the Upper Airedale Junior Cricket League (UAJCL) and training would probably be on Thursday evenings with experienced cricketers in charge. To get more information on the Club, visit Haworth CC s own website at or visit the League website at or ring Kath Gower on Haworth (01535) Kath Gower, HCC Assistant Secretary 2 11

3 . VOLUNTEERS WANTED To help in local day care centres for the elderly on an occasional basis. Hot lunch provided. For more details please telephone Wendy on or UWVHG HISTORY WALKS 2006 Join Steven Wood and the Upper Worth Valley History Group for a series of fascinating walks exploring the history of Haworth township. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on all walks except the Alcomden Stones walk on 15th June. All welcome - all walks held on Thursdays and are FREE. These walks will visit many of the textile mills, old houses, quarries, ancient trackways, reservoirs, chapels and other features of Haworth, Oxenhope and Stanbury. Most of the walks will be from 4 to 5 miles but two are longer treks of 7 to 8 miles. All are likely to be muddy and good footwear is essential. Take a packed lunch and hot drink. Wet weather is always likely - be prepared! The shorter walks all start at Haworth Tourist Information Centre at the top of Main Street at 10a.m. The Nab Hill walk starts at Oxenhope Post Office at 10.20a.m. (663 Oxenhope bus from Sun Street, Haworth at 10.09a.m.) The Alcomden Stones walk starts at Stanbury bus terminus at 09.45a.m. (664 Stanbury bus from Rawdon Road opposite Park Gates at 09.29a.m.) N.B. no dogs on this one. All walks finish at the Haworth Tourist Information Centre. 18th May Mouldgreave and Dunkirk Mill 5 miles 25th May Long Bridge and Griffe Mill 4 miles 1st June Nab Hill and Paul Clough 7 miles 8th June Royd House and Bentley Hey 4.5 miles 15th June Alcomden Stones and Ponden 8 miles 22nd June 10 Spring Head and Lumb Foot 4 miles Parish Council Column 2 The First Responders Scheme is Coming to Haworth First Responders are local trained volunteers who can reach certain types of emergency calls to administer basic first aid before the ambulance arrives. Heart attack is one such emergency. It is one of the main causes of death in the UK and it is proven that chances of survival are greatly increased if basic first aid can be given within the first ten minutes. This is where a First Responder can save lives. How can you help? Volunteer as a First responder and you will receive full training by the ambulance service in how to give life saving care before the ambulance arrives; often just re-assurance that help is at hand can work wonders. Each person decides what hours they can give to the service so we need a number of volunteers to provide the cover. The first aid equipment is passed on to the next volunteer on call. What is required? In the first place you will need to have a telephone and a motor vehicle to transport yourself and the first aid equipment. You must be over 18 and reasonably fit. You will need to be able to spare the time for training and for being on call. To learn how to save lives, call or leave your details with the Contact Point or call me on Peter Hill Chairman, Haworth, Cross Roads & Stanbury Parish Council FLAP FLOOD LOCAL ACTION PLAN The MILL HEY Flap has been produced by a work in partnership with Bradford Vision, Bingley Voluntary Action, Haworth Crossroads and Stanbury Parish Council and local residents. Over 15 meetings were held and answers to many questions were provided via statutory Agencies and Glen Miller, culminating in BMDC putting over 40K in a capital works programme for the area of Mill Hey Cllr Peter Hill said, "It was through the hard work of Glen and his persistent cajoling that we now have a capital works programme funded by BMDC that will help to minimise the effect of flooding in the area". Copies of the FLAP Guide are available at the Contact Point and copies of a generic action plan can be found at Pictured are Glenn Miller, FLAP co-ordinator, p r e se n t i n g C o u n c i l l o r Rosemary Key with a copy of the FLAP. 3

4 Befriending Scheme aims to reduce isolation of older people in the area. The CarelinK befriending scheme aims to improve the lives of older people in the area who are feeling lonely and isolated. Many older people who live alone can go for days and days without having anyone to speak to, particularly if they can t get out of the house very often. CarelinK can reduce isolation by introducing individuals to one of their befrienders who will visit them each week for a cuppa and a chat, providing them with friendship and social contact. Having a befriender pop in on a regular basis can have a really positive impact on the wellbeing of older people by helping them to feel reconnected to the local community. Befrienders can also help in practical ways by lending a hand writing letters, collecting prescriptions or changing library books for instance. All CarelinK volunteer befrienders are vetted, undergo a police check and provide references. If you want more information about The CarelinK Scheme, or if you have an hour a week to spare and are interested in becoming a befriender, please contact Maureen at Keighley Volunteer Centre on Kombucha Has moved to Ingrow (next to Kilmeny Surgery) Natural Remedies For All Types of Health Problems Shop opens Mon /Tues/Thurs 9.30am - 2pm, Fri 1pm 5pm, Sun 11am - 4pm Bottles of Kombucha also available from The Good Food Co. next door. Free delivery within a 10 mile area. Tel: (01535) Healings/Psychic Readings Gill Penny, The Guide (01535) Haworth (green) Travel Plan You will probably have read in the Keighley News that the Energy Saving Trust, a central government body, has paid for consultation work which has recently been undertaken to create the Haworth Travel Plan; intended as a blueprint for easing the stresses and pressures of visitors and their traffic on the Pennine village. The consultation is now complete and the Report is available in the public domain. Please don t be too alarmed by the somewhat tabloid style of the Keighley News posters on Solar parking meters or by the over-critical letters to the Keighley News editor. Instead, come up to the Contact Point and ask to see the actual report; it is not over-long and it is extremely readable. The important question now is What to do with it? It was the Bronte Country Partnership (BCP), the forum of visitor attractions and accommodation and service providers, which commissioned the report but the BCP has no executive power and it should be the Parish Council and the District Council which now take joint ownership of the recommended proposals and take agreed steps to bring about solutions. I hope to gain an opportunity to table the Report at the next meeting of Haworth Cross Roads and Stanbury Parish Council where I hope that you will also attend to have your say. It s so much more productive than writing letters to the Keighley News! Graham Mitchell Honorary Treasurer Bronte Country Partnership DO YOU want to feel great & healthy all the time? HAVE YOU any health challenges? DO YOU want to change your life? Talk to Sheila now on: Or info@sheilamurray.co.uk Advanced IT Solutions New Systems PC Repairs/Upgrades/Printers IT Training/Private Tuition Pick up and delivery service offered or or mathewholmes434@hotmail.com 4 9

5 Haworth, Cross Roads & Stanbury Parish Council PARISH PLAN has started the process of constructing a Parish Plan. The Plan is designed to plot not only the Council s activities and policies for the foreseeable future but also the wishes of constituents who will help structure a blueprint for the future of the three villages within the Parish Council s area. Councillor John Huxley, the Parish Council s Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Council s Parish Plan working group, said: It is important that everybody in the Parish has the opportunity to contribute to the plan. It is the intention of the working group to have the Plan ready for June so that it can integrate into the wider planning process being undertaken by the District Council and the Government. We are seeking non-elected lay members of the public to help us put the Parish Plan together, particularly if people with a little time to spare and some expertise are willing to give us some assistance. It s planned to stage public meetings in all three villages in April when everybody will be able to put their ideas and views to the working group for consideration for inclusion in the final document. The Plan will cover every aspect of life within the Council s area including Planning, Transport, Health, Youth and Leisure activities. Added Councillor Huxley: This is our chance to shape what happens in the area where we all live. The Parish Planning process was announced at the Haworth Neighbourhood Forum on Monday evening and we will be discussing our proposals at meetings in Cross Roads and Stanbury in the next few weeks. For more details please contact Cllr John Huxley Tel or UPPER WORTH VALLEY HISTORY GROUP The group have completed making digital images of the Haworth, Oxenhope and Stanbury Archives at Cliffe Castle Museum. Anyone wishing to access the archives can now do so at the Contact Point on 6th and 20th April and 4th May, pm. HAWORTH SENIOR CITIZENS The senior citizens group meet every Wednesday from 2.15pm pm in West Lane Methodist Church. New members are always welcome - especially those new to the village. Why not come along and meet new friends. NEW COMMUNITY PHOTOCOPIER The Worth Valley Contact Point is the proud owner of a new colour photocopier. As always, we aim we offer the best prices in the area for your photocopying needs and so have kept the prices as low as possible. The cost of a single sided black and white A4 copy is still only 4p, and our colour copy costs are very competitive. See the full price list below. Black and White copies: Single sided A4... 4p Double sided A4....7p Single sided A3..7p Double sided A3.. 12p Copies on coloured paper at no extra cost Laminating service also available: A4 30p A3.60p Haworth Cat Rescue Haworth Cat Rescue, based at Bocking, Cross Roads, is hoping to open an on-line charity shop using the auction site ebay. The charity would be grateful to hear from any individual who might have new or nearly new items to donate. Of particular interest would be end-of-line or end-of range items from shops. Haworth Cat Rescue would be able to indicate on the shop site the name of the donor shop. Anyone willing to donate any items should contact Haworth Cat Rescue on hcr.shop@btinternet.com or leave a message on Colour copies: Single sided A4.. 40p Double sided A p Single sided A3...70p Double sided A Copies on A4 photo quality paper.80p HAWORTH TENNIS CLUB Haworth Tennis Club never closes - you can play tennis if you want to! However the new season starts at Easter when the locks are changed to hopefully encourage members to pay their subs and exchange their keys at the same time. The Club A.G.M. will be held at the Old Police Station House, Mill Hey at 2.00pm on Saturday 8th April. Any member wanting an item put on the agenda, please contact the chairman/ secretary, Jens Hislop, on or e- mail to jensandrea@blueyonder.co.uk, as soon as possible. Jens Hislop 8 5

6 April 2006 What s On? May st April, Saturday Coffee Morning am Lees Methodist Church 3rd April, Monday Planning Committee 7.30pm, West Lane Baptist Church, Haworth 4th April, Tuesday Cross Roads and Lees Church & Chapel Ladies Group Magical Mystery Tour Slides 7.30pm Lees Methodist Chapel 6th April, Thursday Upper Worth Valley History Group, Open archive, 12 noon - 3pm, Contact Point, 28 Changegate. 8th April, Saturday Haworth Tennis Club AGM 2.00pm the Old Police Station House, Mill Hey FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS On Saturday 8th April 2006, between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. a team of Doctors and Nurses will be at the Haworth Police and Community Contact point to give free blood pressure checks. Please come along it will only take a few minutes of your time remember high blood pressure can be dangerous but when spotted is easily treated. The day is being organised by Haworth & Worth Valley Rotary Club in conjunction with the Stroke Association. 10th April, Monday Stanbury & District WI, Aromatherapy 7.30pm West Lane Baptist Church, Haworth 15th April, Saturday Craft Market and Fair Supporting local crafters 10.00am pm, West Lane Methodist Church Walk, Catstones End, 5 mile circular 1.30pm, meet at St. James Church, Crossroads 20th April, Thursday Upper Worth Valley History Group, Open archive, 12 noon - 3pm, Contact Point, 28 Changegate. 22nd April, Saturday 24th April, Monday Full Parish Council and Annual Parish Meeting 7.00pm St. James Church Hall, Cross Roads Are you interested in: Making a difference, influencing change, meeting new people, enhancing your CV and helping the local community? If so then Volunteering at the Worth Valley Police and Community Contact Point could be for you. Whether you can provide just an hour a month or a couple of hours a week we would be interested to hear from you. The work is interesting and varied, with no two days the same. For further information, please call or call in at the Contact Point during opening hours. 2nd May, Tuesday Cross Roads and Lees Church & Chapel Ladies Group Talk Characters of East Morton 7.30pm St. James Church Hall, Cross Roads 4th May, Thursday Upper Worth Valley History Group, Open archive, 12 noon - 3pm, Contact Point, 28 Changegate. 6th May, Saturday Coffee Morning am Lees Methodist Church 8th May Monday AGM of the Parish Council and Planning Committee 7.00pm West Lane Baptist Church, Haworth Stanbury & District WI Working Visit to India 7.30pm West Lane Baptist Church 13th May, Saturday Craft Market and Fair Supporting local crafters 10.00am pm, West Lane Methodist Church A GOOD READ A previously unpublished book by the late Martha Heaton on The History of Oxenhope and her Memories will shortly be available priced at Any profits will be donated to Hawksbridge Baptist Church, Oxenhope. The books will be available around the end of May. To order please contact Hazel Holmes, 2 Hawksbridge Lane, Oxenhope, BD22 9QU tel: hazel.holmes@virgin.net 13th/14th May, Saturday/Sunday Bronte Vintage Gathering Weekend Manor Farm, Cullingworth 18th May, Saturday Upper Worth Valley History Group Walk Mouldgreave & Dunkirk Mill, start 10.00am, Tourist Information Centre, Main Street 20th May, Saturday 21st May, Sunday Manorlands Spring Fair 11.00am 4.00pm, Manorlands, Oxenhope 25th May, Thursday Upper Worth Valley History Group Walk Long Bridge & Griffe Mill, start 10.00am, Tourist Information Centre, Main Street 27th May, Saturday Table Top/Indoor Car Boot Sale To support Airedale Mental Health Team 10.00am pm, West Lane Methodist Church Could you spare a couple of hours once every two months to deliver the Newsletter? We particularly need extra help in the Cross Roads and Brow areas. If you can help, please call Hilary on Haworth News - April- May