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We seem to be already We also need support accelerating through 2017 from advertisers to help us with our summer months publish this little magazine. fast approaching. If you’re a local business Since the winter edition, please consider placing an the team at Greenmoor advert with us and we’ll help Big Local have been busy get your business noticed in working with a number of your community. ON THE COVER: projects in our community. In this issue we have a “Anand Milan Centre” Community lunch at the centre based You can find out more in farewell message from the at St Wilfrid’s Community Hall. Read their centre page article. Reverend Paul Bilton who about them on page 19. People still ask me retires from his role as Photo by Neil Bird the question ‘what is Parish Vicar at St Wilfrid’s Greenmoor Community News is dedicated Greenmoor?’ so the quick after 26 dedicated years. to the sharing of local community news His commitment to the and businesses for Lidget Green and answer is that it is the Scholemoor residents. areas of Lidget Green and work of the Lidget Green We are only able to produce this Scholemoor which combine Community Partnership and publication with the support of local the Board of Trustees for businesses who advertise with us. Please to give us our chosen name mention the Greenmoor when responding ‘Greenmoor’. The aim for the Greenmoor Big Local to adverts. the Greenmoor Community deserves our sincere thanks. If you would like to advertise with us, please go to pg30 for our advertising rates. News is to keep you posted Congratulations Paul on your on all that is happening in well-deserved retirement. Editor: Mazhar Ellahi Tel: 01274 297877 your community. For the rest of us, its Email: [email protected] Every issue we welcome business as usual. This issue Web: www.greenmoor.org.uk your feedback, comments is crammed full of updates and general questions. Write from your local area. in or email me. To help build Until next time, grab a cuppa our publication we need and enjoy a good read. Your Greenmoor Community Magazine is proudly printed using vegetable based writers and contributors to inks on paper sourced from sustainable send in community updates certified sources. We are eco-friendly, you can be too, from your clubs and groups. don’t just throw me in the bin, pass me on to a friend.

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Dear Editor, Hello Mazhar, Your news article in the recent issue of your Just wanted to say what a great magazine you’re publication puzzled me for a moment and producing. It looks fantastic and has loads of seemed a little harsh on parents who were community news in it. Well done and keep up dropping their children off at school. Until one the good work. day this week when I saw it for myself. Vihaan, Lidget Green Editor: Thanks Vihaan. While we are only on our fourth issue, we are a year old already. It’s gone by so quick, it’s been a blur. Last year’s cover during spring time with the blossom trees taken outside the Khidmat Centre seems so long ago.

Dear Maz, If it is congested around the school gates there I wanted to ask the following question to is still no excuse for parking on zig-zags. This is local councillors, why are councillors turning clearly wrong. If this person didn’t get a ticket, everything political. I remember the days when they were lucky. councillors just got on with the job. But now the level of political nonsense is turning them into M. Patel, Lidget Green mini MPs. I’m just a little tired of it. I’d like to hear Editor: I initially thought the article seemed a their views on what the public think about the little harsh. Unlike the T&A, I wanted to put political nature of their activities. a positive message to the article by offering Robert, Scholemoor suggestions that could help avoid the congestion. Editor: We’d welcome any of our councillors To recap on these, you can visit our website and to respond with comments on the points you download our winter issue and read page 6. raise.

4 Please mention the Greenmoor Community News when responding to adverts Please mention the Greenmoor Community News when responding to adverts 5 Spencer Fields MUGA Lidget Green Memorial Garden Greenmoor Big local has awarded the Spencer Lidget Green’s Memorial Garden project was Fields Resident Association £110,000 to build a initiated by Cllr Joanne Dodds as a place to Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA). remember those who have been involved in Spencer Fields, is located next to the Khidmat or affected by past and current global conflicts Centre. Last year Greenmoor Big Local helped from the Ward. to fund lighting to a walking track that runs the perimeter of the field. The walking track is used by a large number of local residents, particularly the elderly and women, as a way of getting exercise. The lighting was installed to help users feel safer.

The garden project idea on the corner of Lidget Terrace and Clayton Road, gained momentum with support from the local community, Lidget Green Community Partnership, Council, Parks Department and Neighbourhoods and Customer Services. Thanks to this support and around £30,000 funding from Greenmoor Big Local, the idea could become a reality. In April 2016 a ceremony was held where the A MUGA is an aesthetically pleasing fenced-in Lord Mayor of Bradford planted the first tree of all-weather surface sports facility, with pitches the garden, a sweet chestnut tree. Together they for a number of sports. It’s an ideal facility for also unveiled a dedication plaque on the site. children to use for sports and games. Lidget Green Memorial Garden Project has The Greenmoor Big Local Board recently been designed to consist of high quality hard and approved the development of a Multi-Use soft elements that minimise future maintenance Games Area on the field after the need for requirements. Fields in Trust ‘Centenary Field’ this particular games area was identified by the status was secured for the site. Spencer Fields Resident Associaton and the A special Lidget Green Memorial Garden launch local schools. It is a partnership project, with event is to be held on Thursday 27th April 2017 Greenmoor Big Local providing the full funding from 10am. Cllr Joanne Dodds will conduct the and agreement from the schools to maintain it official opening, where you will be able to enjoy for the next 10 years. the garden, view World War 1 & 2 exhibitions The project is currently waiting for approval by and hear more about how you can get involved the Local Trust. in the future.

6 To advertise in the Greenmoor Community News call Neil on: 01274 447315 Please mention the Greenmoor Community News when responding to adverts 7 Le Tour comes to Scholemoor Beacon As part of the build up to the big race day, we are working with Margaret Carey Foundation to encourage more children and young people to get active and learn new skills. A structured programme of bicycle maintenance tuition from qualified cycle mechanics leads to a young person being able to cycle away on a bike that they have learned how to fix. This is very popular and if you are interested contact Matt on: 01274 522231 for an application form as there is a waiting list. The whole Bike to the Future project was developed by a local resident and volunteer and it was Tony’s tenacity along with the support of the Big Lottery and Greenmoor Big Local that has led to the recent launch of the Bike to the Future Project. The race day itself comes to Bradford on Sunday 30th April. The decisive stage of this year’s race is nicknamed The Yorkshire Terrier as this is the toughest stage in the history of the race. Starting from Bradford’s Park at 12:10pm and concluding in Sheffield approximately 5pm. There are six sprint points, 2 Sprints in each stage. In Stage 3, the nearest sprint point will be on Clifton Common just as they leave Brighouse on their way to Cleakheaton. Last year around 2 million spectators lined the roads over the three days. Similar, or larger numbers are expected this year.

Have you got a local story, picture or video you would like to send us? Heard something significant or unusual where you live. Get In touch and get your story published. Email us with your news or call Mazhar on: 01274 297877 News story deadline for our summer issue: 30th June 2017.

8 To advertise in the Greenmoor Community News call Neil on: 01274 447315 All change at St Wilfrid’s The Big Swing! We have recently completed the recent April is a month of great change at St Wilfrid’s. interviews and have offered the apprenticeship At the end of the month Ruth and I retire after traineeship to Kylie Irving from the Greenmoor 26 years in Lidget Green. This will mean a big area. change for us as we have to leave the house, which goes with the post as Vicar of St Wilfrid’s (and not caretaker of the community hall.)

With thanks to awarded funding from Big Local and in partnership with: The Big Swing, Playscape and we are looking to recruit another Playwork Apprentice from This will be a big change for all of us at the the Greenmoor area. church and in Lidget Green Community Partnership, as well as other things. You must be aged between 16-24, hardworking and reliable, would like to work with children When we leave the Reverend John Bavington, and young people, enjoy being outdoors and vicar of St John’s Great Horton, will take over willing to work as part of team. Could this be and look after both churches. I hope he will be the opportunity for you? accepted in Lidget Green in the same way as we have been. We are offering 2 YP training to achieve the City and Guilds L2 Diploma in Playwork and Award It has been a privilege to live and work in this in Employability, support and opportunity place and we shall miss many friends. to gain your Maths and English. You will be We are moving to Northumberland, which will fully supported with learning and practice in be very different having always worked in towns a 12-month 30hr paid apprentice contract. and cities but we look forward to the change to Apprentices should be able to commence countryside for a new period in our lives. June 2017 following successful application and We wish you all the best in the future. recruitment process. With best wishes If you live within the Greenmoor area and are Paul Bilton, Vicar of St Wilfrid’s looking to embark on an exciting future working with children and young people, then this is the The Bishop of Bradford, Rt Revd Dr Toby Howarth, opportunity for you. will lead the Induction Service for Rev John Bavington as Parish Vicar for Lidget Green on: Sunday 7th For further information and an application pack, May at 4pm. Everyone welcome with refreshments please contact Janet Jewitt on: 01274 613254 served after the service. Email: [email protected]

Please mention the Greenmoor Community News when responding to adverts 9 Your Local Work Club Easter Egg Hunt The Work Club meet every Monday morning Here at Scholemoor Beacon we had a fantastic at the Lidget Green Walking Club from 10am Easter Egg hunt with over 70 children taking till 12noon. part, along with their parents and carers. The Work Club is where jobseekers can get Ten teams raced around the park collecting advice and support on finding work. paper eggs, chicks and bunnies, decorated to a The Government is encouraging the very high standard by our volunteer Philip. development of community-based support for unemployed people as part of its policy of helping people to find and stay in work. The Work Club provides people in the Greenmoor area the chance to meet others looking for work, build new contacts, share job hunting experiences and get advice on interview techniques, CVs and even volunteering opportunities.

There was a draw for top spot as 2 teams found 27 each, but it was more about taking part and Research shows that the best way to find having fun. another job is through friends, family or social networks, which is why it is so vital to have a At the end all the children received an Easter Work Club in this area. egg and it is thanks to James and Daniela at During every session, we will help people to Tesco and also Provident Financial for their look for work by swapping ideas and talking generous donations, that meant all the children to guest speakers including people from local got an egg. businesses, about opportunities in the area. We also had an Easter Raffle raising money for If you would like to find out more information Scholemoor Beacon and the Bumbles Mixed about your local Work Club, would like to Abillty Rugby Team, who are raising money for attend or find out how you or your company the Second Mixed Ability Rugby World Cup, could get involved in it, we would like to hear which will be in Spain. The fundraising will help from you, please call us on: 01274 297 877. all the team get to Spain.

10 To advertise in the Greenmoor Community News call Neil on: 01274 447315 Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friendly The Lidget Green Walking group’s “Forget me Not” dementia champions project was launched in September and we are now working with partners to develop a dementia friendly cafe on Tuesdays from 12 - 2pm at their newly built centre on Lidget Place. The cafe will As the UK’s leading dementia charity they provide a friendly and calm environment where provide information and support, fund research, those living with dementia come to meet and campaign to improve care and create lasting support each other in a relaxed, friendly social change for people affected by dementia in atmosphere. England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Dementia Carers, family members and other interested devastates lives. Alzheimer’s Society research parties are welcome to come and join others shows that 850,000 people in the UK have a to receive support and guidance. form of dementia. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. There are almost The cafe will also schedule regular activities and 38,000 people living with a diagnosis of dementia occasional talks on wellbeing, memory loss and in Yorkshire and the Humber. Until the day we dementia. find a cure, Alzheimer’s Society will be here for People will have the chance to drop in and stay anyone affected by dementia - wherever they for as long as they wish. are, whatever they’re going through.

Let’s take on dementia together. Volunteer, donate, campaign for change. Whatever you do, unite with us against dementia. Alzheimer’s Society relies on voluntary donations to continue our vital work. You can donate now by calling: 0330 333 0804 Alzheimer’s Society provides a National Dementia Helpline: 0300 222 1122 or visit: www.alzheimers.org.uk

Please mention the Greenmoor Community News when responding to adverts 11 Scholemoor Beacon Wellbeing Cafe Scholemoor Beacon is based at Scholemoor Scholemoor Beacon are into the second year Community Centre on Dracup Avenue and of our monthly Wellbeing Cafe for older people we provide lots of activities for the whole and it is going from strength to strength. It is community. an opportunity for people to be pampered and We work alongside local people to make enjoy an afternoon tea with lovely cream cakes sure that we are providing the activities and and live entertainment. The singer performs opportunities that they want. In April 2016, songs that older people remember and encourages them to sing-a-long and even more Scholemoor Beacon took over the running importantly have a dance. of the building through a process called Community Asset Transfer (CAT). This was a great opportunity for Scholemoor, but there were risks. We had to raise substantially more money to run the centre and keep it open, and had to think of new ways to raise funds.

So we are really grateful for the support of There is an established group of volunteers Greenmoor Big Local who have provided us who support the Wellbeing Cafe and thanks go with a large grant to ensure that we are able to to Val, Sidra and Gillian for coming every month continue to run the centre for the next couple and working so hard. Having the support of of years. The project to sustain the centre Greenmoor Big Local has been vital for the provides a welcome breathing space for core continuation of the Wellbeing Cafe into its staff to put in place further funding to develop second year. If you are an older person and and grow the centre with the local community. would like to join us, the Wellbeing Cafes are on If you want to know more about what we do the 1st Wednesday of the month from 1.30pm at the centre, are looking for a venue to hire - 3.30pm. or want to develop a new idea or service Scholemoor Beacon is always looking for for the local community - please get in touch volunteers and if you are looking for a volunteer with Susan or Matt on 01274 522231 or email opportunity, please contact Susan on 01274 [email protected] 522231 or [email protected].

12 To advertise in the Greenmoor Community News call Neil on: 01274 447315 Other activities at Scholemoor Beacon include: In partnership with Lidget Green Walking Group we are having a Walk for Health every Tuesday morning at 9.45am, meeting at the centre in Dracup Avenue. ‘Conversations With...’ is a new youth project that meets at Scholemoor Beacon on a Tuesday from 6.30pm and at St Wilfrids Community Hall on a Wednesday at 6.30pm. We will also get a Youth Voice of the ground Fri 23rd June: Trade tips on how to make your and find out more about what young people stall stand out want and hopefully find a new Greenmoor board member to represent the views of young Fri 14th July: How to sell ice to an eskimo people in Scholemoor and Lidget Green. All workshops are 10am - 12 midday and We are also holding a number of Enterprise we will give priority to people who live in workshops until July 2017, the next session will Scholemoor and Lidget Green. Please contact be on: Susan on 01274 522231 or email: Fri 5th May: Creative ways to upcycle & recycle [email protected]

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GREENMOOR BIG LOCAL

WHAT IS GREENMOOR BIG LOCAL? Lidget Green and Scholemoor has been allocated £1million to spend on making the area a better place to live as part of a pioneering Big Lottery Fund scheme to put decision making power in the hands of local people. The term Greenmoor refers to the names of the areas covered, Lidget Green and Scholemoor. Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents in the Greenmoor area to have a say in how the money is spent in their neighbourhood which will make lasting positive difference to where they live. students helping with training Who is delivering this initiative? for a Greenmoor Project. The initiative is being delivered by the tasked with developing projects that address Greenmoor Community Partnership Board. these issues. We want the best value for money This Board is made up of Greenmoor residents so always suggest finding match funding for any and includes Councillors from the area. The project. This means Greenmoor may not be Board is supported by Bradford District able to provide the full amount for a project, Community Empowerment Network Limited, so part of the budget would be sought from (CNet), a Local Trusted Organisation appointed another funding pot. Once the project and the by the Board. The project started in 2014 and budget is approved by the Board and Big Local we are in the third year of delivery. Trust, the funding is then awarded. This process can take up to 6 months but definitely worth it! How is the money being spent? What work has been done so far? Task groups, consisting of residents and organisations, have been formed to tackle the ‘Bike to the Future’ Project | Scholemoor key themes identified in the community plan Beacon are working with the Margaret Carey (www.Greenmoorbiglocal.com). They centre Foundation to encourage more children and on safety, health, wealth and the environment young people to get active and learn new of the Greenmoor community. The groups are skills. Greenmoor Big Local have part-funded

16 To advertise in the Greenmoor Community News call Neil on: 01274 447315 this exciting project and ensured children and will be out on the streets of Greenmoor talking young people who can’t make the sessions in to people about our work and encouraging the weekdays due to faith commitments can them to get involved to help improve their attend weekend sessions. area. Face to face engagement is crucial to Scholemoor Beacon Centre | took over the create awareness and understand how people running of the building through a Community would like to contribute. They will also be given Asset Transfer (CAT) and had to raise a leaflet with information on the scheme and substantially more money to run the centre who to contact for more information and how successfully. Greenmoor Big Local awarded to get involved. Scholemoor Beacon £27k to continue for the How can I get involved? next year. This funding has meant a welcome breathing space for core staff to put in place There are lots of ways to get involved with further funding to sustain and grow the centre Greenmoor Big Local : in the future. • If you are a Greenmoor resident, you can Artwork | Prepare to spot works of art dotted apply to be on the Board and help make those around the Greenmoor area later this year. important decisions on how the money should Greenmoor Community Partnership Board have be spent. just approved an arts project to be delivered by • Anyone can join the task groups to help Artworks. They will be working with groups in develop projects along with professionals the area of all ages and backgrounds to create from that area i.e. Health professionals on the permanent art features. Healthier Happier task groups. Greenmoor Playworker Apprenticeships: Eccleshill Adventure Playground | The Board • If you have a project idea that you think will recognise the importance of play for social benefit the Greenmoor community, please and physical development of young people. get in touch! We may be able to help you They approved the funding for two playworker develop your ideas with the help of the right apprenticeships, one of which we are happy professionals and access funds to help deliver to report has been filled. If you or anyone you your project. know is interested in a playwork apprenticeship Interested? Please contact Abdul Ismail on: please contact Janet Jewitt on: 01274 613254. 01274 305025 or email: [email protected] Development of Legrams Lane Allotments | We will be happy to speak with you and help The Board have recognised potential for the you get involved! Legrams Lane allotments. The ‘Cleaner Greener’ Abdul H Ismail task group that develops ‘green projects’ have Greenmoor Big Local been working with the allotment officer and Community Engagement Officer existing plot holders to develop ideas on how Tel: 01274 305025 the Greenmoor community can access the Email: [email protected] plots, along with other ideas of working with the Web: www.greenmoorbiglocal.com local schools on topics such as growing food, healthy eating and forest schools. Greenmoor Engagement and Awareness project | The Greenmoor team along with a group of volunteers from Bradford University

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Anand Milan Centre We cater for the over 50’s and the elderly community. Our centre is open to the public and members on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am-2pm at St Wilfrids Church Hall, St Wilfrids Road.

We hold various activities such as keep fit, arts and craft, yoga, massage sessions and outdoor open to anyone in the community. trips etc. For a small charge, we also provide To find out more, pop in and speak to Mr. freshly cooked meals for our members. We are always encouraging people to become members Bhagubhai C Mistry, the group’s Co-ordinator and participate in the activities. Membership is or email: [email protected]

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LOCAL HISTORY

Rev John Fawcett By Neil Bird

John Fawcett was born in Lidget Green, Bradford on 6th January 1739. In 1762, John joined the Methodists, but three years later, he joined the Baptist Church and became pastor of Wainsgate Baptist Church (pictured above) in Hebden Bridge, where his salary was £25 a year. A new chapel was built for him in 1777 at Hebden Bridge, and about the same time he opened a school at Brearley Hall, his place of residence. In 1782 he wrote the words to his “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” hymn, his most follow the Lamb”, (Matt 3:15) had the following famous hymn by far. He was invited to become note: “The author lays claim to this hymn, ‘tho it President of the Baptist Academy at Bristol, in has appeared under another name. Obviously 1793 but he declined the position. In 1811 he someone’s name had been wrongly given as received a Doctor of Divinity from America. the author of the hymn.” He died in 1817 at the age of 78. In the graveyard A plaque in honour of Reverend John Fawcett at the now unused Wainsgate Baptist Church, was placed in the New Testament Church of is the tomb of John Fawcett. Constructed in God in Bradford. Unveiled by his great-great- ashlar stone. The tomb is surrounded by a low granddaughter, Lady Horsfall of Glusburn, stone wall on which are cast iron railings with Sutton on 21st September 1912. On this spear finials. It is designated as a Grade II listed plaque it includes the opening line to ‘Blest Be building. Also in the graveyard are First World the Tie that Binds.’ War graves. If you have lived in Lidget Green & Fawcett was the author of a number of religious Scholemoor for many years and can prose works, several of which attained a large share some local history with us, we’d circulation. These included books, poems and love to hear from you. hymns. One of Fawcett’s hymns, “Humble souls who Please call: 01274 447 315 or email seek salvation” with the heading, “Invitation to [email protected] Details sourced from Wikipedia. Photos by Betty Longbottom (inset), Nigel Lloyd (top) Nigel Lloyd Betty Longbottom (inset), Photos by Wikipedia. Details sourced from

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Khidmat Centre Healthier Lives Project | a Masaajid based programme of healthy activities. Ladies Health & Wellbeing Drop-In | a session for over 50’s Mondays and Tuesdays 9.30am - Scholemoor Beacon 12.30pm. Every Monday | 1.30pm-2.30pm Mens Drop-In | Drop in sessions are open Women’s only Exercise Class Mon-Thur, Sat & Sun 12noon - 7pm. Every Tuesday | 9.30am If you’re interested & wish to take part in Walk for Health - walking group run by the activities near to you, please contact Ishtiaq Lidget Green Walking Group. Ahmed or Mohammad Ibrahim on: 01274 521792 or email: [email protected] Every Wednesday | 10.30am - 12.30pm Coffee Morning with gentle exercise. The Bradford Festival Every Thursday | 9.30am-12.00noon The Bradford Festival brings a vibrant, colourful Welfare Benefits Advice Session (appts only) and multicultural programme of the very best For appointments please contact CHAS at St international, British and local theatre, art, music Vincents on: 01274 731909. and dance right into the heart of the Bradford. Every Thursday | 4.15pm - 5.15pm The festival runs from 12-9pm Friday 28th July Mini Movers - Dance sessions for 3-7 yr olds. and Saturday 29th and 12-8pm Sunday 30th. If you want to know more about our The Bradford Festival is mostly staged in programme at Scholemoor Beacon then Bradford’s multi-award winning public space, please contact Susan on: 01274 522231 or City Park. www.bradfordfestival.org.uk email: [email protected] Bradford Literature Festival Lidget Green Walking Club June 30th - 9th July We organise friendly walks around Yorkshire. Bradford has long been a hub for literature, The walks are free to join - new members diversity and culture. The richness of its always welcome. communities, drawn from so many different Walks are held every weekend. Come along countries, is a key inspiration behind the and join your local friendly walking group. festival; igniting events that bring guests from around the world to Bradford and providing For more info and where we will be walking an opportunity to showcase the heritage and this weekend, call Shezad on: 01274 297877 landscape of Bradford to the world. For more information visit their website: St Wilfrid’s Parish Church www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/events/ Sunday 7th May at 4pm The Bishop of Bradford, Rt Revd Dr Toby Volunteering Fayre Howarth, will lead the Induction Service for Hosted by Volunteer Centre Bradford Rev John Bavington as Parish Vicar for Lidget 13th June 2017 11am-3pm Green. 20 local charities and community groups who Everyone welcome with refreshments served need volunteers will be at City Park to chat after the service. about volunteering.

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MAKERS MARKET Sun 30th April | 10-4pm The Makers Market will be cheering the tour De Yorkshire from the side-lines at Black Dyke Mill Heritage Venue. Soak up the atmosphere with a whole host of stalls offering food, gifts, TOUR DE YORKSHIRE 2017 crafts and much more. Its free and there will be STAGE 3: Sun 30th Apr plenty to do for the kiddies too as well as a café, Bradford to Fox Valley, Sheffield. Passing seating area, music and more! through , , Queensbury and Northowram. For more information visit: OGDEN WATER letour.yorkshire.com Practical Day Race starts from Bradford City Park at 12.10pm. Tuesday 25th April | 9.45am – 3pm Promotional Caravan expected at Queensbury There is always a job or two to do and so we about 1pm. The cyclists are due to reach the need some help to look after and enhance finish line in Sheffield just after 5pm. Ogden Water for visitors and wildlife. Please contact: 0776 995 4956 for more details. Lunch QUEENSBURY 1940s DAY required. 17th June 2017 The BIG day will soon be here. With a number Clayton Village Hall of military vehicles, 1940’s memorabilia on Extend Class, Seniors exercise display and afternoon entertainment, visitors Every Monday | 2.15-3.45pm can enjoy a walk down memory lane full of nostalgia. Extend classes are for the over 60’s and less able people of any age wanting to improve Help the committee to spread the word by mobility and health by doing gentle seated sharing on Facebook about the event and lets’ exercises to music. help make it the best year yet. For more information on other activities If you can help on the day, please contact Stuart and for room availability please visit: www. on: 07815 201 650. claytonvillagehall.org.uk

ROBERTS PARK Bradford Ramblers Group Dragon Boat Race | Fri 5th - Sun 7th May Clayton Capers | Thursday 11th May | 7pm The Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the Meeting and starting from the Parish Church at Roberts Park in . Friday 5th on The Avenue, Clayton. May will be a Youth day - aimed at secondary The Lion Sleeps Tonight | Thurs 8th June at schools and youth clubs. This will be the first 7pm Meeting at Stocks Lane (Harrogate Road) of its kind in the UK and is fully supported by Clayton Heights. the British Dragonboat Association. Saturday 6th May is a whole community charity day as in Delights of Denholme | Thurs 14th June previous years. Sunday 7th May is a Corporate at 7pm Meeting at Foster Park View car park Dragonboat Day. Money raised will go to the (near Sailing Club), Denholme. appeal is going to and the Lord Mayor’s initiative. For more information call our walk coordinator www.bradforddragonboatfestival.co.uk Muriel on: 07981 106470

Please mention the Greenmoor Community News when responding to adverts 27 Bradford Dolphin Swimming Club We’ve had a great start to the new season and all our swimmers are looking amazing in training and putting in 100%. competitive swimming for many who are new to the sport.” The most improved swimmer awards at the recent Bradford Dolphin time trials went to If you are in year 4, 5 or 6 we are welcoming new Phoebe Bairstow and Kevin McDermott. Each swimmers looking to move into competitive achieved three personal best times. swimming. If you would like to arrange your free trial, please call Christine on: 07789 040937 Head coach Natalie Flear commented “It’s great to see the improvements in our swimmers due For further details of the club please email: to the effort they put into their training. It’s an [email protected] opportunity at time trials to gain experience in or visit our website: bradford-dolphin.co.uk

28 To advertise in the Greenmoor Community News call Neil on: 01274 447315 Bradford Central Junior Football Club This picture was sent in by the team at Bradford Bradford Central Junior Football Club is an all- Central JFC from their awards night. If you inclusive junior football club for both boys and would like to join the local juniors football club, girls aged between 6yrs to 16yrs. They have see the details in the advert below. It certainly four football teams providing coaching and looks like they are all having a great time. mentoring. They are always looking for new players and volunteers. If interested please contact Saheem Talib on: 07941 563581. Keep us update with your sports news in 2017 Celebrate your sporting club’s successes by writing in and sending in a photo or two. If you would like new members or want to invite businesses to support you with sponsorship, write in to us and we’ll help spread the word for you.

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Bradford Central JFC... 29 Mr Nut... 2

Cancer Support... 7 Pakistan Catering... 13 Clarkes Sandwich Bar... 5 Scholemoor Beacon... 20, 21 Clayton Builders... 19 Sims Grill & Curry House... 31 Fix Station... 23 Speedball... 26 Greenmoor Cinema Club... 18 Stitch & Co... 7 Ju Jitsu... 28

K.S. Opticians... 5 Tesco (Great Horton)... 15

McDermott Homes... 14, 32 Yorkshire Energy Doctor... 24

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