HAPPY BIRTHDAY

CHURCH IS A HUNDRED AND FIFTY

In this issue

THE NORTH LODGE The paper

AT MILNER FIELDS

By Peter J Bottomley that could

Plus

CRICKET FIXTURES

only be in Plus

ALL OUR USUAL

Saltaire UNUSUALS

PARTY EVENTS

Members and attenders A Service of

of the church have Thanksgiving, led by

been busy delivering to the Minister, Revd. Paul

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The building known and loved by us all as every household in the Breeze, on Sunday 19

Saltaire United Reformed Church (pictured Village an invitation to (10.30am) will be

above on a sunny Sunday morning) celebrates a party, with barbecue followed by an th th its 150 anniversary on the 13 of this month. and games, in the Anniversary Lunch in

beautiful grounds on Victoria Hall. Other th Probably the most for example the Village Monday 13 , which photographed building Fete and the annual celebratory events fortuitously coincides on the World Heritage Carol Service, as well as include a Youth Arts th with the Easter Bank Site, the church plays its the number of baptisms Festival on the 24 and th Holiday. part in presenting a and weddings which 25 , the launch of 150

positive image of the take place there. It is balloons carrying prayer VISITOR cards on May 31 st and a area to the tourism only right, therefore, Revd. John Marsh, industry, while its that this Community non-stop Bible reading Moderator of the remarkable architecture newspaper celebrate this over the August Bank General Assembly of shows what tremendous historic moment - and Holiday weekend. the United Reformed significance was placed the editor add a A booklet charting the Church 2008/09 will upon its role by the personal testimonial to hsitory of the church in be an appropriate and founder of the Village. the benefits of truly the words of those who very welcome guest More importantly, it Christian fellowship remember it is currently when he leads worship remains very much an which continues to be in preparation for at the church on active church , at the hub found at Saltaire URC. imminent publication. Easter Sunday. of local life , as witness Watch this space. James Duncan

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THE NORTH LODGE – FROM EYESORE TO HIGH SIGHT

The ruined North Lodge in Milner Fields has been totally

refurbished in fine style and stands proudly at the top end of the estate. Peter J Bottomley has been to meet the new ocupants.

The owner of the South Lodge said he likes the finished project and with his own house also in fine upkeep, the walk through the estate is looking like it did years ago when the place was owned by the Salts family. North Lodge has been refurbished in line with Hartley Property Trust’s dynamic strategy of the regeneration of their substantial property interests in Yorkshire (made up in the main of mills and factories that once housed the Illingworth Morris textile empire). After spending £250,000 to renovate the Lodge and save it from ruin, as HISTORY CLUB owners they put it up for rent and advertised it in a country property magazine. ENJOYED I went to see the new occupants, a couple that come from originally with The many people gathered family in the area, who wanted to move back to this area from Stamford for the most recent Bridge to ask them what it was like so far, living with a lot of Milner Fields meeting of the Saltaire history. Susan and Paul told me that their son in-law had mentioned the Lodge History Club, on March after seeing it being restored and they had also seen it in the magazine, so they 5th enjoyed an excellent came to have a look, liked it straight away and decided to rent it. In August they talk by Jean McAllister , moved in, brought their furniture and started to settle down to life in North Lodge, to mark the occasion of Milner Fields. They knew some of the history about the area and are now starting her retirement as Principal to find out more but, as Susan said, she did not really expect so much interest from of , and the people who use the walk through the estate. "Lots of people ask about the were treated to specially house and if we know anything about Milner Fields, but like everyone else we reprinted copies of the only know what we find out from talking and searching the web.” I told them, commerative programme “Just wait for summer and then you will really find out how busy the walk gets." which celebrated the People from all over the place come to see the ruins or just for a walk in the area opening of the refurbished and if Susan and Paul are thinking of doing any gardening, well! I think that more Exhibition Building by talking than digging will be done, so a lot of leaning on the new fence, drinking Her Royal Highness The tea and answering questions will be the order of the day. “Well," they said, "we Princess Royal in 1996. are a friendly couple and will do our best to help with any questions that we are The second half of the asked. If we do not know the answers we will direct the people to the Saltaire evening featured an history web site, so get ready all you people on the chat board”. informative lecture by The house is a lot different from how it was originally built, with a new two storey Roger Clarke on the life extension at the rear and mains running water. The last people to live in the Lodge and works of poet Ann were told to move out because the water was from a spring and was not clean Moss, still hailed by some enough! Now the house has all mod cons, double glazing, fitted kitchen, en-suite as the Saltaire Laureate bathroom, down stairs toilet, central heating, a gas fire in the Gothic-arched fire (although she never place in the lounge, oak flooring throughout and a vaulted ceiling to the turret actually lived in the which casts light down the staircase and gives the house a feeling of grandeur. Village) with readings French windows lead out on to a paved patio and a double wooden garage stands brought entertainingly and by the side of the lodge and fits in well with the trees and surrounding woodland. very touchingly to life by New main gates have been fitted as well as a side gate which is not locked so actress and dramatist people can still use the route through the estate. I think the architect, designers and Harriet Townsend. builders have done a grand job, the lodge stands well at the end of Milner The Club is next due to Fields and I hope the new residents settle in and enjoy their new home. meet in June, when Mr So if any readers of this article are walking through the estate and see the new Len Morris will share his residents, don`t be shy, stop, have a natter and pass on any history you know, to extensive knowledge of them so that they can try to answer all the questions they are surely going to get. the history of Saltaire Ps: The owls are back as well. Susan said she could hear them twit t-wooing in United Reformed Church. the trees, so everybody sounds happy.

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PETER CRICKET IN ROBERTS PARK MAGIC Saturdays, 1pm start: RANDALL Saltaire First XI v East Bierley April 18 th Gentleman’s NUMBER th Hairdresser v Gomersall 25 ______THREE PICTURE FRAMING IDENTICAL CHURCHES – THE HOUSE SIGNS 2 Victoria Road AND MUCH MORE ! PLOT THICKENS by Jane Hedworth Open Tues-Sun 205 Bingley Road Emerging from the History Club in March an elderly Full of surprises 01274 – 597140 gentleman spontaneously started chatting as we both 01274-587313 ______headed down the road to Baildon and ______

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ARTS TRAIL WEBSITE GOES LIVE

VILLAGE The website for this year's Arts Trail is now live. COMMANDO

WEBSITE "We are excited about the possibilities for this year FITNESS FUN

The Saltaire Sentinel is and are looking forward to another fantastic event," By Joe Rayner available online, via the not As of Monday, March says organiser David Worsely . for profit Saltaire Village www.saltaireartstrail.co.uk 30th we will be returning Website, thanks entirely to to do all exercise sessions ______Pamela Reynolds, who in Roberts Park (as this is manages and maintains the STRIDING OUT FOR CHARITY what our clients wo uld site at This year's Shipley Stride will be taking place on like) after our winter

www.saltairevillage.info Sunday, May 10th. The sponsored walk, in aid of migration to Lister Park ______Macmillan Cancer Support, will take its usual on evenings. There is a CONVERSAZIONE circular route of five and a half miles, starting free trial always available outside Bracken Hall countryside centre on Shipley for anybody wanting to IN JOURNAL Glen and taking in some of the areas most stunning start a fitness campaign in The Saltaire Journal , scenery. This fantastic family event provides time for the summer Volume 1 Number 2, refreshments and facilities (but, unfortunately, is holidays etc., and we still published last month, not suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs). If you cater for every fitness presents the fascinating are interested in taking part , please visit: level. One other thing results of Roger Clarke’s http://www.macmillan.org.uk and follow the links worthy of note is that we extensive research into the to register online, or call the have now prepared for our Saltaire Conversazione, the Fundraising Office on: 01924 232440. Yorkshire Three Peaks great soci al event which Laura Riach, Fundraising Manager (Bradford), C hallenge in May (all 3 in took place annually, from Macmillan Cancer Support under 12 hours) by 1878 until 1964. The ______conquering them all informative text is SALTAIRE CYCLISTS FOR PARIS individually over the enhanced by original winter so we will be Saltaire residents Katie Owens and Laura drawings by Kate Clarke as putting our training Sutherland will be cycling from London to Paris well as historic regime to the test. during June (26th-29th) to raise money for the photographs. The Journal, Commando Fit is not Royal National Institute for the Deaf. "We are published by Juvante only good exercise; it desperately trying to raise £2000," says Katie, "and Publications of Saltaire, is really is an excellent any help would be wonderful". available to download social group as well. www.justgiving.com/katieandlauratourdefrance from the Village website. ______SALTAIRE CONCERTS AT St. PAUL'S WORLD HERITAGE POLICE AND The present season of regular concerts at St. Paul's WHEELIE Does NOT talk rubbish COMMUNITY Church, Kirkgate, Shipley continues on Friday, CONTACT POINT April 24 th at 7.30pm with a showcase performance (At the Victoria Road by The Baildon Players. entrance to ) The final concert of this year's season, on May Open Wednesday 15th, will feature the ever-popular Hot Aire , 10-00 -1.00 p.m. together with music groups from local primary Come along and talk, or schools. Proceeds are for the church fabric and the fund to restore the church’s historic Binns organ. contact us on: 01274 537416 Tick ets cost £5 if purchased in advance or £6 on " For me, commando [email protected] the door. Reservations: 01274 595416 fitness is part of the job !" The Saltaire Sentinel is written by the people of Saltaire and photocopied by Shipley College in the heart of Saltaire EVERY MONTH. It is not affiliated to, nor in any way controlled or influenced by any group, society or organisation. Sadly, sooner or later you will dispose of this copy of the Sentinel . Please do so with care for our World Heritage Site environment.