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Participatory Budget Scheme gets go ahead From the Parish Council Chairman First, I’d like to wish everybody a very 20% 5% Happy New Year from both the Parish Councillors and our staff. off any Compiling a budget for 2016 -2017 has off any item been particularly taxing experience for the Parish Council in recent months. At bought from stock orders placed the end of the process we’ve arrived at a budget that we believe will result in a very small increase and represent great value for money. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday One of the reasons that we’ve been able to arrive at this option is that during the last decade we’ve been very Cllr John Huxley prudent and built up some reserves so that we could protect the community against such unexpected 1st, 2nd, 3rd happenings as election costs or a Parish Poll, both of which would bring a fairly hefty bill from ’s Electoral Services. Fortunately, the combination of our own care and sums of money being left over from projects that did not need all the budget allocated to them or from projects that did not take place, we have MARCH 2016 quite an amount of reserve cash - £20,000 - that we can now spend with safety. And that’s just what the Parish Council has agreed to do. In order that each of the three villages is able to receive an equitable amount of money we are splitting the sum by the percentage that NO CATCHES! NO GIMMICKS! NO TRICKS! each village contributed through the precept. As Stanbury is a small village in both size and population there may be a need to protect their interest by slightly boosting the sum of money available to them. Please contact Ruth on 01535 644496 The plan is to adopt a Participatory Budget scheme for each village. The clue is in the title: the Parish Council will indicate how much or call into our showroom at 33 Sun Street, Haworth money it is willing to allocate from the £20,000 and it will be up to the Councillors from each ward to organise a public meeting to consult with residents about how the money is spent.

Cont’d on page 4 YOUR PARISH COUNCILLORS Haworth Ward Cross Roads Ward John Huxley (Chairman) Tito Arana 01535 642264 0781 1263830 [email protected] [email protected] Angel Kershaw (Vice Chair) Peter Clarke 07765 555104 01535 647465 [email protected] [email protected] Peter Hill Stanbury Ward 01535 646999 James Hutton Sheila's World of Wellness [email protected] 07860 182954

Alan Watts [email protected]

01535 645168 [email protected] Clerk/RFO to the Council Gary Swallow Lisa Balderstone 07432 092 728 01535 647066 [email protected] Worth Valley Contact Point, Trudy Mahon 28 Changegate, Haworth Come do Yoga at: 01535 648067 BD22 8DY [email protected] 01535 644001 West Lane Baptist Church, Haworth: Alan Woodward [email protected] 07531 988390 Assistant Clerk Tuesday @ 9.30 & 11 am [email protected] Margaret Smith Ashna Yates 07505 142 383 Farfield House, North Street, 07720 751752 [email protected] [email protected] Tuesday @ 6.15 & 7.30 pm Website: Connor Hughes www.haworthparishcouncil.gov.uk 07480151257 Thursday @ 11.00 am, 5.30 & 6.45 pm

[email protected] ~~~~~~~ 5-Week Ayurveda Lifestyle Programme The Parish Council does not endorse products or th Bradford Councillors for the Commencing Saturday 13 February @ 10 am services advertised within Worth Valley District this newsletter. Farfield House, North Street, Keighley Contact Details

Cllr Glen Miller Published at Worth Valley Contact Point 01535 600344 28 Changegate, Haworth BD22 8DY For more information call Sheila today on Cllr Rebecca Poulsen Tel: 01535 644001 01535 648761 or 07799 437174 or visit 01535 647756 [email protected] Cllr Russell Brown Open Tuesday—Friday www.worldofwellness.co.uk 01535 646074 12 noon—4pm

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Each month we’ll devote this page to a Community Group, issue or Charity event. If you have something you would like to see featured on this page please email Mags at [email protected]. Items will be on a first come first served basis and the page may feature two events some months.

There are 4 Methodist Churches in the Worth Valley and each one has a long history of reaching out to the community, in their early incarnations through Sunday Schools and concerts providing education and entertainment as well as a place of welcome and more recently as places of meetings for a variety of groups. But, the Methodist church is much more than a community centre it remains driven by a social conscience which looks to reach out again in new ways and offer a warm welcome to all. New initiatives around the Valley.  Lees Library Link is now open as a replacement for the Mobile Library, in partnership with Bradford Libraries. We have books for all ages and it is open the 1st Saturday of each month 10-11.30am and the 2nd Wednesday 1-2.30pm. Launching on the 6th of February. Ryan Clapperton  is also launching a Library Link - this time in Partnership with St. Marys and Painter & Decorator Bradford Libraries. The Methodist Church will cater for older residents, St. Mary's for families ‘When Quality and younger readers. This will be open on the Matters’ 2nd Saturday of each month 10-11.30am and the 2nd Wednesday 10-11.30am. Launching on the 13th February, again all are welcome to come and borrow books. -Internal & External Painting  Haworth Chapel on West Lane will be launching a 'Food for the Soul' Lunch and Library Scheme, run in partnership with The Welcome Project. This -Domestic & Commercial Work will be a Pay as You Can cafe every Wednesday 10-1.30pm starting on the

3rd of Feb, where freshly cooked food will be served and people will have -Paper Hanging the chance to borrow books and donate books to a community led library.

- & Surrounding  Marsh Chapel is starting 'Messy Marsh' at 9.30am Sunday 7th February an Areas alternative to a traditional Sunday School, parents can drop off their children for an hour of stories, singing and craft. It will then run monthly on the 1st Please contact me Sunday. for a free quote: It is a proven fact that reading and socialising can help with dementia, isolation and 07851284845 loneliness so please feel free to drop in to any of the events, we have served our [email protected] communities for over 200 years and wish to continue that legacy for many years to come. 14 3 CHAIRMAN’S PIECE continued from the front page

Yorkshire Lock We went through a pilot Participatory Budget scheme in Stanbury two years ago so we know it does work. Est.1997 Haworth and Safe Company It will give groups from each village the right to bid for cash for The Ancient Holistic Probiotic Health Drink We are a local their project, or to vote on schemes put forward as being in the Locksmith community interest. Once the preferred schemes have been For problems related to Alcohol, available 24 hours identified votes can be taken to decide which scheme or schemes Arthritis, Blood Pressure, Cancers, can be adopted. And, so long as the money is available and the Depression, Eczema, Gout, IBS., ME, Insurance approved project is both achievable and legal the money will be provided by MS, Stress, Weight Loss, “snapsafe” cylinders fitted. or just as a tonic! the Council. We can help you feel secure Feel the difference in 2 weeks for less The importance of having a Neighbourhood Development Plan has than £10 - Free local delivery. in your home. been amply illustrated as one major housing development planning

application has been lodged with Bradford Council for Haworth. We Tel 01535 644833 / 07807998537 Members of the await the outcome of that application with great interest. [email protected] Having a Development Plan that will give everybody a say in what Palmistry & Psychic Readings 1 hour Master future development is allowed is important. We need to think about £25 at Haworth. Locksmiths Asso- Parties on request. what kind of houses we need; what land is given to commercial ciation. development and where development is allowed and where it is not.

In Bradford’s Draft Plan Core Strategy Haworth and Cross Roads have been targeted to provide land for 400 new homes so it is important. Our Parish is not a museum: real people live and work here so development is inevitable – how much better if we all have a say in the matter by deciding what we need and want in advance so the Planners know how we feel. Professional Ironing Service for the Cllr. John Huxley, Chairman Worth Valley, Aire Valley, Wharfe Valley and surrounding areas. Garden Waste Survey 2016 Free Collection and Delivery. Government funding for Bradford Council services has been cut by £167.5 million since Items hung on hangers and plastic wrapped. 2010. By 2020 it is estimated the money for Council services will be reduced by some £100 million—that is over 25%. 24 hour service The collection of garden waste is not a statutory service, therefore not a service Tel: 01535 640230 that the Council is obliged to provide. The Council is proposing to charge for the collection of garden waste from June 2016. A questionnaire has been produced to E-mail: help inform the future plans. This questionnaire can be filled in online at: [email protected] www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc/Consultations/garden_waste_collections_survey Text: 07884397198 Some paper surveys are available from the Contact Point, 28 Changegate. 13 4 Copy dates for the next editions M’s Mobile Deadline for April/May…..18th March 2016 Therapy June/July.....16th May 2016 Aromatherapy & Swedish Massage Free What’s On entries for all community groups Indian Head Massage Adverts for businesses & Reflexology Full A5 page- £40 Spray Tan & Facials 1/2 A5 page- £20, 1/4 A5 page- £10 Community Groups– half price I DO PAMPER PARTIES TOO HELP! New distributors wanted Text or ring: If you can deliver even just a few in 0778 405 7224 your street please contact 28 Changegate, Haworth BD22 8DY Or email: (01535) 644001 [email protected] [email protected] 12 5

Inspector Alan Rhees-Cooper (pictured here) is returning to familiar territory as he starts a new role as the lead police officer for Keighley area. The former resident replaces Inspector Sue Sanderson, who retired in December after two and a half years at the helm and 30 years of police service. Alan has 26 years of policing experience and has previously led a neighbourhood policing team in the Bradford South area. He has worked in various roles in Bradford throughout his career, starting out as a patrol officer in Shipley and most recently as temporary Chief Inspector for Partnerships in Bradford District. As a Detective Inspector, he led a project to improve the investigation of missing persons and also headed up Bradford's public confidence unit, which looks at ways of improving the service the force gives to the public. "I am delighted to be joining the Keighley team and will be LIVE A HEALTHIER, MORE FULFILLING LIFE looking to build on the excellent work Sue has achieved here in recent Learn how to manage: years," said Alan. Stress ~ Anxiety ~ Anger "I have many years of experience of working with the public and partner agencies, and look forward to making new friends across the Keighley Sadness ~ Relationships ~ Parenthood area. Communities are key to the success of local policing and I want Contact: people to play their part in reducing crime and making the area safer for everyone. These are challenging times for the police service, but I will Vivien Wallwork ensure that my team continues to listen to people's concerns and Counselling/Psychotherapy tackles the issues which are most important to the public." BSc Psch. PG Dip Psychotherapy. UKATA Registered. MBACP

The Police can’t help if you don’t tell them. www.free-myself.com Ring 101 if you see anything suspicious. Report a minor crime on the website. 07775 616696 01535 642815

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Christine Harker 2016 FOOT FootHEALTH Health CARE Practitioner CLINIC FOOT HEALTH CARE CLINIC PC Nicola Hughes 33 In September 2012 two unarmed Police Officers, PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola 33 33 Sun Street, Haworth BD22 8BS Hughes were shot and killed following a routine call to an address in Manchester. The father of PC Nicola Hughes has set up a Charity PC Nicola 07504 714072 Hughes Memorial Fund in memory of his daughter. The aims of the charity are to provide learning opportunities and pre employment skills in the form of support through grants or services to children (under 21) who have suffered a tragic loss of a close family member through a violent crime such as murder or manslaughter. To help them to try and rebuild their lives and look towards the future. To be able to stand on their own feet by continuing with education, where financial situations may have changed, or start that course which will enable them to gain employment. Our local PCSO 360 Helen Wynn-Evans will compete in the challenge to run 2 miles a day for 100 days starting on the 20th February 2016 with the PCSO Helen Wynn-Evans aim to raise at least £1 a day for this Charity. PCSO Wynn-Evans said, “It is a national event commencing on 20th February and I will be competing along with other members of Keighley & Shipley Police Stations to raise awareness for the charity and in remembrance of the two Police Officers who lost their lives.” If you would like to sponsor PCSO Wynn-Evans please log on to her Just giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/Helen-Wynn-Evans360

Further information about the charity is available at http:// www.pcnicolahughesmemorialfund.co.uk 7 10 WHAT’S ON ACROSS THE WORTH VALLEY IN FEBRUARY & MARCH

ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS Sunday 21st February 10.30am Saturday 5th March 10-11.30am

FEBRUARY Guided Walk—5.1/4 miles (10.4km) Lees Methodist Church (opposite Lees

Tuesday 2nd February 2-2.30pm Circular—Packed lunch. School) Every Saturday 1.00pm - 4.00pm Bronte Parsonage Musuem Meet Martin Dycke at 10.30am at ‘Eggstravaganza’ Coffee Morning Hall Green Book Point Free with admission to the Museum a Station Road, Harecroft. Walking on the Colour Stall: Yellow and Green Christian book shop Tel: 01535 649154 talk ‘Charlotte Bronte and life as a gov- disused railway over Hewenden Viaduct Lots of stalls, Easter gifts and Every Monday 1.30 - 3pm erness. and back through Goitstock Woods. refreshments. Lees Methodist Church Craft & Chat Tuesday 2nd February 7.30pm Sorry no dogs. Monday 7th March 7.00pm Group £1 with refreshments. Cross Roads & Lees Church & Chapel Knitting, tatting, crocheting, cross stitch Thursday 25th February 7.30pm Haworth, Cross Roads & Stanbury Council Ladies Group. St James Hall Beetle Oxenhope Antique & Collectors Society Lees Methodist Church Every Wednesday 6.30pm-7.30pm Drive Admission £1 Haworth Park For Love or Money—Vintage Bags and Full Parish Council meeting Saturday 6th February 10-11.30am Purses—Margaret Speake Wednesday 9th March 10.30am Bradford Run £2 per run Lees Methodist Church (opposite Lees For more info contact Janet Arkwright Friday 26th February 7.30pm Guided Walk 5.1/2 miles (8.8km) School) Bronte Parsonage Museum Meet Colin Pitts at 10.30am at the car Tel: 07756560765 ‘Heart of Gold’ Coffee Morning Every Wednesday & Friday Parsonage Unwrapped: Love and park near the main entrance St.Ives. Colour Stall: Red/Pink/Gold Marriage. Tickets £15/ £12 concess Off the A6429 Harden Rd, . Haworth Riding for the Disabled Lots of stalls and refreshments After school club & holiday club for Tickets should be booked in advance Some rough paths and short steep Lees Library Link will be open—free to www.bronte.org.uk/whats-on sections. Packed lunch. Sorry no dogs disabled children & adults join, choose up to five books a month. Sponsored by Awards For All Or ring: 01535 642323 Monday 14th March 7.30pm Saturday 6th February 7.30pm Sunday 28th February 1pm Stanbury & District W.I Contact: [email protected] Parkside Social Club. £3 on the door 01535 649448 (charity: 1086421) Lees Methodist Church (opposite Lees It Shouldn’t Happen to a Coach Driver Groovy Happenings School) Cafe Church. Comp: A funny postcard 1st Wednesday of the month Monday 8th February 7.30pm Worth Reading Book Group 7.30pm Church Worship Cafe style. Buffet Tuesday 15th March 7pm Stanbury & District W.I lunch—winter menu followed by singing Haworth, Cross Roads & Stanbury The Old White Lion. Do you enjoy Beauty Secrets from the kitchen cup- reading? If so do come along. Further of hymns & worship in informal Parish Council board. Comp: A beauty tip surroundings. Led by Rev. Barbara West Lane Baptist Church info: from Jo on 01535 645275 Wednesday 17th February 7.00pm New members always welcome. Walls. Finance & Overview Committee Haworth, Cross Roads & Stanbury Council. Monday 21st March 7.30pm Every Thursday 8pm West Lane Baptist Church Keighley Amateur Radio Society Haworth, Cross Roads & Stanbury Environment Committee meeting MARCH Parish Council Parkside Social Club, Butt Lane, Wednesday 17th February 11-4pm Haworth. Members new and old West Lane Baptist Church Bronte Parsonage Museum Tuesday 1st March 7.30pm Planning Committee meeting welcome. For more info: Wild Wednesday—Half Term Cross Roads & Lees Church & Chapel [email protected] Thursday 24th March 7.30pm Drop-in Art workshop led by a local Ladies Group. St James Hall. Oxenhope Antique & Collectors Soc. Every Thursday 10am -12 noon artist. Free with admission to the Fun Quiz Entrance £1 Hall Green Baptist Church, AGM and Easter Party Museum Tuesday 1st March 2-2.30pm Friday 25th March 7.30pm Coffee Morning. For information ring Thursday 18th February Bronte Parsonage Museum Gill on 01535 646344 Bronte Parsonage Museum Open til 8pm Free with admission to the Museum a Parsonage Unwrapped—The Darker Every Friday 1.30pm—4pm Bronte Parsonage Museum talk ‘We Are Three Sisters’ Haworth Community Centre, Butt Lane Side of Life in Haworth Experience the historic rooms after Lees Library Link will be open—free to Guided Talks Tickets £15 /£12 conces. Ladies Badminton Group hours. Usual admission prices apply. join, choose up to five books a month. £1 per session. For more info ring Tickers should be booked in advance Saturday 5th March 7.30pm www.bronte.org.uk/whats-on or ring Margaret on 01535 606961 or Parkside Social Club £3 on the door Jean on 01535 610464 01535 642323 Groovy Happenings

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