Bradford Camera Club We Are Still ‘On Holiday’ Until September but Have Arranged Various Locations to Meet

Dear Reader This time last year, I was an update from the landlord involved in a random act (John) for our next issue. of kindness, helping to During May & June residents transform a kitchen for a of Thornton have been out lady we know. looking for the peacock. A This past couple of weeks, local farmer has lost both we have been at it again. of his peacocks, but various This time renovating her people are also reporting ON THE COVER bathroom and general that they have a missing Residents across the village have been décor of her home. We had peacock too. As far as we out with their cameras taking a snap a few snags that hindered know it is still out there. of the nicknamed ‘Kevin’ the peacock. us a bit, but all in all we Our cover photo was taken by Have you spotted or heard local photographer Rafal Daszczynski have transformed this tired our newest resident on your www.capturedinlens.co.uk property with dated décor, rooftops? that was the cause of much stress to her, into a relaxing This coming month we have We currently produce over 5750 the Thornton Gala making copies each month, which are stylish home for her to enjoy delivered FREE in Thornton and and use to support others. its spectacular comeback, surrounding areas. an exciting future for It was all possible due to the community centre, a We are only able to do this with the generosity of donations. the support of local businesses who mysterious invasion, what to Donations of people’s advertise with us. Please mention the expect at this year’s street Thornton Directory when responding skills and time are just as to adverts. If you would like to market and Thornton Rocks important as the funds to advertise with us, please go to page 38 share a topical theme for for our advertising rates. do it. If you are able to offer their rocks. any professional skills for a Editor: Neil Bird Please remember to support Tel: 01274 447315 future random act, or would Email: [email protected] like to donate funds to help our advertisers. We couldn’t Web: www.thorntondirectory.co.uk us achieve the impossible for print your monthly mag someone in need, I’d love to without them. If you know hear from you. a business owner please Your Thornton Directory is proudly At the time of going to print, do encourage them to printed using vegetable based inks on The Poppy Appeal event at advertise with us. paper sourced from sustainable certified sources. the New Inn is still yet to Till next time, We are eco-friendly, you can be too, happen, I’ll make sure we get enjoy the read. don’t just throw me in the bin, pass me on to a friend.

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Dear Neil, be sited. The first, below Beckfoot Thornton Could I, through the Thornton and School at the junction of Thornton Road and Queensbury Directory, say a big Thank Bell Dean Road. I have often been overtaken You to the mystery young man who works by cars here once they have passed the speed fast and furious litter picking up and down camera at a rate vastly over the legal limit. The Perseverance Road and along Brighouse and other area is the dual carriageway on Allerton Denholme Road. Working alone he fills lots of Road leading down to Squire Lane. green sacks. We admire him, and having spent Trevor | Thornton resident time picking up litter further along the road, Dear Neil appreciate all his hard work. The Cockcroft Family | Thornton resident There has been a lot of criticism recently about the Police video van that parks on Hi Neil the Brighouse and Denholme Road. I live in I would like to say a massive THANK YOU one of the cottages just below where the to everyone who bought plants and hanging van parks, and he is most welcome to park baskets from me. I managed to raise £900 for there. I am not interested in statistics about Martin House Children’s Hospice. speeding notices. Philip of Queensbury says Joe Kemp | Thornton resident “it isn’t a built up area”. No it isn’t but people still live there, all I care about is being able to Hi Neil get across the road safely. The Police video I totally agree with the comments made by van acts as a good deterrent. When he isn’t in Philip of Queensbury (June issue) regarding attendance the road is a nightmare. A lot of the police speed cameras on the Denholme/ the traffic ignore the 30 mile speed limit and Brighouse road. They are there only to raise hurtle down. money and not to prevent accidents. Such Jeanne Matos | Thornton resident cameras need, as he says, to be situated in built-up areas where it is necessary for traffic Editor: Hands up anyone who has been to be calmed. There are two places in the caught by the speed camera van? It seems Thornton/Allerton area where cameras should that this topic has created a lot of debate.

4 To advertise in the Thornton Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 Please mention the Thornton Directory when responding to adverts 5 Directory leads to Mysterious invasion Home Guard on TV in the village “Some time ago you published my article series Visitors to Kipping Gardens were surprised by on the Thornton Home Guard in the Thornton a mysterious invasion, causing a section of the Directory and this came to the attention of a gardens to look more like a scene from a horror TV producer. Sponsored by the BBC they were film rather than a vision of Spring. A flowerbed producing a film named ‘Lost Films of WW2’. I full of flowers and bushes had been cloaked in don’t know how he found the article, but your a spectacular web construction that was truly community magazine was contacted to find fascinating. Looking underneath you would see me. Our amateur film, ‘A (Thornton) Company, this web wasn’t protecting anything sinister, but 3rd West Riding, Home Guard’, in colour but hundreds of very hungry caterpillars, of what silent, was issued on BBC2’s ‘Reel History’, Home is likely to be, the ermine moth and their food. Guard episode, in which I appeared and I have one of the two remaining copies of the original, with the other held by the Yorkshire Film Archive. I have now spent a tiring day, being chauffeured, filming around the Thornton Company’s area, apparently adding colour to our old film! The locations chosen fit the film well, but most of the shots turned out to be for atmosphere, especially as most of the buildings in ‘our’ film have now been demolished. You may have to wait until September 2019 for the results of the filming to appear on TV. Keep up the good work Neil, Thornton Directory’s assistance was very much appreciated.” ~ Robert M Brown

The webs are now beginning to slowly disappear as the adult moths prepare to fly in late summer. So you may begin to spot them with their distinctive white or greyish appearance with lots of small black dots. But what about the bushes which they gorged on for nourishment The 6-part Home Guard Series by Robert and have now been left as twigs? Normally host ran from March 2016. Back issues of these plants can tolerate such invasions, so only time can be downloaded from our website. will tell if they can recover and grow new leaves.

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Local barber celebrates What story will you bring? golden anniversary Fiona Bruce and the team of BBC Antiques Roadshow experts will be waiting to welcome John Drake has been you when the show comes to Halifax on Sunday a Barber in Thornton 8th July. for a fantastic 52 years Dust off your family heirlooms and dig out and is still going strong. those car boot bargains, bring them for free This month he and his advice and valuations. wife, Susan, celebrate 50 years of marriage on the 6th July.

The black and white photo was taken of their wedding day at a very youthful 20 years old. As a way to mark this truly amazing achievement they have decided to renew their wedding Robert Murphy, series producer of the Antiques vows on the 7th July at 2pm at St James Church, Roadshow, said: “We are looking forward to Thornton. If you know John and Sue, or have welcoming thousands of visitors when we bring been one of their customers, you are warmly Antiques Roadshow to The Piece Hall. welcome to the service to celebrate with them. It promises to be a spectacular backdrop for a We wish them a very Happy Anniversary with memorable show and we’re looking forward to many more to come. seeing cherished objects and hearing personal stories from the people of Yorkshire. Our team of experts are on hand to help visitors discover the hidden history of their objects – you never know, it might just be your item that turns out to be something very special and potentially very valuable!” Entry to the show is free and everyone is welcome from 9.30am (no tickets or pre- registration needed). Visitors are welcome to just turn up on the day. For more details, visit ‘what’s on’ at: www.calderdale.gov.uk

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Rotary Club vandalised, so the team had a new notice board made and this will be placed near to Thornton of Bradford West Primary School hopefully to be enjoyed by Any club is only as good as the people who many folk. are in it, so this month we are featuring one of If you would like to find out more about us and our members’ Dr. Anne Raine who joined us in get involved in your community, then come and 2012. Anne has thrown all her enthusiasm and join us at West Bradford Golf Club, Thursdays energy into the club and the world of Rotary. from 12.30pm for lunch and a friendly one and She was our President from 2013 to 2014, a half hours. Call Brian on 01274 602159 or visit with The Yorkshire Cochlear Implant Service our website: www.bradfordwestrotary.org.uk as her charity. She has also raised over £1,000 Our programme for July is: to purchase otoscopes to diagnose and detect 5th | chronic ear infection in Malawi. Dr. Anne and a David Flynn Bradford Bereavement Society, team of consultants and nurses from Bradford 12th | Rtn. Sheila Wainwright Dementia Cats, went out to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in 19th | Rtn. David West “What to do after 50” Blantuyre, Malawi in late 2017 to instruct local 26th | is a business meeting. Doctors and medics on how to use these ingenious implements. They plan to make the journey again soon. Involvement in international work is a key aspect of the Rotary Club. You may remember I shared the amazing progress Rotary International has achieved in eradicating Polio over tens of years in previous issues. I can report that there has been very few new cases of polio and the complete eradication of this debilitating illness is within sight. We have an off shoot of the main club with a group of members who cannot always attend the normal Thursday lunchtime meetings called “The Sidekicks”, who meet the second Tuesday of each month. They had a fine notice board made to inform people of the Great Northern Trail and this was erected near the start at the Thornton Viaduct. Regretfully this was

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Please mention the Thornton Directory when responding to adverts 13 Sapgate Gardens Association We are a group of volunteers who are developing a community garden and wildlife area in Sapgate Lane. The land had been transferred to Sapgate Gardens Association from Bradford Council and we are a Registered Charity. People of all ages are invited to join us in creating a welcoming garden for everyone in Thornton to enjoy. We meet every Wednesday from 10am onwards and on the last Saturday of each month from 10am until 2pm. On the last Saturday in June we had fun building a bug hotel. We will be hosting Thornton Rocks ‘Big Ladybird Line’ from 11am on Saturday 28th July, where you can bring your ladybird rocks before letting them fly off into the village. Please come and enjoy this interesting space.

14 To advertise in the Thornton Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 Please mention the Thornton Directory when responding to adverts 15 Community Centre of the future June saw another meeting of the newly formed Thornton Community Centre management committee, as we move to community management. Things are certainly coming along at a pace, and it was good to welcome newcomers to the meeting who were full of ideas and enthusiasm for moving the project forward. There is still lots of opportunity for many more local folk to contribute to and support the project. Your involvement can be as much or as paints etc. would all be welcome too. little as you find you have the time for. But be If you want to find out more, have ideas of how assured whatever your contribution it will be we can use this great community resource or welcomed and valued. want to get involved, come along to our next We are planning a ‘clean-up and decorating’ meeting on Monday 9th July at the Community weekend in the near future, so help, equipment, Centre at 7.30pm.

16 To advertise in the Thornton Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 Street Market day of fun Thornton Village Street Market returns on Saturday the 25th of August 10am - 4pm. This year we’ll have 30 stalls including handmade crafts, jewellery, glitter tattoos, antiques, cakes and sweets, body shop, tombola, Avon, British legion, art work, home security, furniture, children’s activities, ice cream van and Indian street food. You can also venture beyond the market to visit open days at Thornton Library, Thornton Community Centre and medical centre. The Black Horse will have live entertainment and a hog roast, Christophes will have an Thornton Rocks members will also have a Big outdoor grill, Thornton Pet Supplies are offering Rock Drop, so you can hide your own rocks 10% off all products, South Square have a free and find/rehide others as you stroll around the workshop inspired by Emily Bronte and St James village. Church will have a family fun day including a bbq Pop the date in your diary and come to enjoy a and outdoor games. great community day.

Please mention the Thornton Directory when responding to adverts 17 and go indoors or into a shady area. You can usually treat mild sunburn at home, although in some circumstances you should seek medical advice. The following may help to relieve your symptoms until your skin heals: • Cool the skin by having a cold bath or Your skin is the largest organ in your body. You shower, applying a cold compress. should always be aware of the risk of sunburn • Drink plenty of fluids and your skin getting hot when outside. • Apply a water-based emollient or petroleum Prevention is best. jelly to keep your skin cool and moist. When buying sunscreen, choose one that has a • Try to avoid all sunlight by covering up the high sun protection factor (SPF) sunscreen with affected areas of skin until your skin has fully an SPF of 50 offers the best level of protection. healed. Sunburn is skin damage caused by ultraviolet When to seek medical advice. (UV) rays. It is easy to underestimate your You should contact your GP, attend an NHS exposure to the sun when outside as the walk-in centre, or dial 111 for advice if you redness does not usually develop for several feel dizzy, unwell or have any concerns about hours and breezes and getting wet (such as your sunburn, particularly if you are burnt over going in and out of a pool) may cool your skin, a large area. You should also see your GP if a so you will not realise you are getting burnt. young child or baby has sunburn as their skin is What to do if you’re sunburnt. particularly fragile and can be serious. If you or your child has sunburn you should If you want to read more on this subject please visit the get out of the sun as soon as possible NHS Choices website: www.nhs.uk

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Emily Brontë (1818-2018) “Emily was the fifth of the six Brontë children. After the loss of her mother in 1821 and her two oldest sisters in 1825 she, Anne, Charlotte and Branwell, with only five years separating them, became a close and exclusive band. They neither went to school, nor made friends, in the village. Their playgrounds were the open moors at the back of the house, and their own imaginations... Emily had less schooling than either of her sisters. She spent six months at the Clergy Daughters’ School, Cowan Bridge, aged six; three months at accompany her sisters to London and reveal Roe Head School, Dewsbury, aged 17, and nine the true identity behind her nom de plume Ellis months at the Pensionnat Heger, Brussels, aged Bell. 24 to 25. The rest of her education was at home Alone among the Brontë children Emily was from Aunt Branwell and her sister Charlotte. tall – about 5 foot 6 inches – and strong. She Drawing and music masters visited the was an animated member of the family circle, Parsonage (Emily was an accomplished pianist), but had no friends beyond that. None of and her broader education came from her her correspondence survives, and the little father, who encouraged all his children to read information we do have sometimes appears widely, and talked to them as he would to adults, contradictory. We know she liked ‘military good on matters as diverse as public policy and order’ in her life, and also that she blended literary criticism. reality and fantasy in equal measure. She adored Mr Brontë had intended his second daughter the family pets, yet had a violent temper, and Elizabeth should be a housekeeper, and the other disciplined them harshly. She avoided everyone four governesses, but the only paid employment outside the family, yet the characterisations in Emily ever undertook was teaching at Law Hill her novel are acutely observed. Her poetry is School near Halifax in 1838. She lasted only six profoundly religious, yet she turned her back months. Emily was only ever happy at home; she on religious institutions. For Emily religious enjoyed housekeeping and the company of the fulfilment was to be found in the union of the family’s elderly servant Tabitha Aykroyd. individual spirit with the eternal spirits in nature; it was probably that conviction that informed Like her sisters and brother Branwell Emily her refusal of family help and medical assistance was a writer from the time she could read. She during her painful death from consumption. collaborated with Anne in writing poetry and stories for their imaginary world of Gondal. Only She died on December 19, 1848, on the sofa in a few poems from the Gondal sagas survive, but the dining-room, unable any longer to ascend we know their collaboration continued until the the stairs to her bedroom.” early 1840s - it is possible. Discover more interesting articles Emily never abandoned her imaginary world. about the Brontë sisters by visiting the She was the least willing to agree to Charlotte’s publication of Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Brontë 200 website: Bell (1846), and even after the publication www.bronte.org.uk/bronte-200 of Wuthering Heights (1847), she refused to Image and article www.bronte.org.uk/bronte-200 used with permission from:

Please mention the Thornton Directory when responding to adverts 23 Bradford Camera Club We are still ‘on holiday’ until September but have arranged various locations to meet. Members have July and August to visit the Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Barnsley and the Butterfly World in Roundhay Park, Leeds. Recently we visited Haworth and my pictures show the ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ where you can travel back in time and sample the delights of various remedies to cure all ills. Our members are looking forward to judging the annual Thornton Directory ‘Summer Photo Competition when we meet in September. Remember to send in your entries to be in with a chance of appearing on the cover before the closing date on 31st August. The theme this year is ‘Yorkshire Architecture’. With plenty to see and photograph you have massive scope. but bear in mind that Neil would prefer them in ‘portrait mode’. Our regular club meetings will commence from 6th September at Cottingley Community Centre, where we will have a varied programme of events to suit all tastes with our prestige lecture on Thursday 11th October when Jo McIntyre will present her fabulous wildlife images. You can preview her work on her web site jomcintyrephotography.co.uk . For more information about Bradford’s Camera Club, see our website: bradfordcameraclub.org.uk

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Sherwin Stephenson The Clayton Poet (1881 - 1954) Stuart Downey | Clayton History Group

Sherwin attended Clayton Infants school and left school at the age of 13 to work in the local mill. He attended night school and became a talented writer of poetry. Life in the mill was not for Sherwin and he acquired a job in the local Co-op where he spent most of his working life. His memories were recorded in a publication called ‘Chronicles of a Shopman’ and many of his poems, mostly about Clayton and its people are recorded in our archive.His memorial can be seen in the Parish Church Yard and takes the form of an open book. In the next few issues of The Thornton Directory we will bring you examples of his work. How I Became A Shopman Wanted, strong youth 15/16 years old. To make himself generally useful. Here was my chance. Being neither old enough or strong enough I sent in my application and lo and behold I got an interview. The other lads were bigger, stronger and older than me. Each went in and came out and left. Remembering my manners I went in with my cap in my hand and faced ten stern looking men sat in armchairs around a large table. What is your name? Which school did you go to? What standard did you achieve? How old are you? Have you lived in Clayton all your life? ah doant. Tak hod. Onnytbody can hev this job Was I a good lad? One old gentleman asked if for me’ I could do sums, yes sir, can you? A titter went It was one of those teas where you could round the room, had I spoken unwisely? No, I eat as much as you want for 9 pence. later learned that the questioner could just about One big man in particular, appeared to devour sign his name. a whole ham, surely he would bust. I was told A letter arrived next morning. Start Saturday at he always ate greedily when food was on the 8.30am prompt. cheap. Later, he died suddenly, after a big meal, My first day as a shopman, happened to be the at a free tea. Annual Co-op Tea Party. Close at 1pm and a My duties were many and varied. Light the fire, free ticket for all employees. With my new white wash windows, clean currants and raisins, wash apron, I entered the great enterprise. Men were down boiled hams, wrap soap, in those days cutting Hams and Tongues. One man in particular soap came in long bars which had to be cut into was ill at ease, sweating and I believe swearing. pieces weighing 1lb. As a junior I was paid eight Do you mind if I have a try, I asked politely. ‘Now shillings a week.

26 To advertise in the Thornton Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 Please mention the Thornton Directory when responding to adverts 27 Serendipity Walk A fine delightful, sunny day, a day all to myself. I Kennels”), until you come upon the junction wanted a walk but I had absolutely no idea of with Tewitt Lane. Turn left here and walk on for where I wanted to walk. ‘Keep it local’, I thought, approx ½ mile, passing Tewitt Farm on the left therefore with rucksack, O.S. Explorer Map and Bunker Hill Farm on the right, to a delightful 288 and plenty of water, off I went in a spirit of row of cottages at the junction with Ten Yards serendipity. This month’s walk is the result. Lane. Beginning at the Co-op walk up James Street Turn left here and walk on for 1 mile passing and on to West Lane, turning left onto Wicken several tempting footpath signs which you may Lane and up onto the recreation ground, (“rec”), wish to explore another day. At the junction to the right. Keeping the dry stone wall to your with Back Heights Road and the row of cottages right, walk on to the far right hand corner of known as ‘Moscow’ turn left and then almost the rec with the cricket ground to your left. immediately right, following the footpath signs Pass through a narrow stone stile and continue and passing to the left of former outside toilets, on to a second such stile. Turn right at the through a stone stile and onto a well maintained footpath sign and walk on until it emerges onto footpath. Continue on this footpath for approx Lower Heights Road. Turn left and after a few ¼ mile passing between fields of livestock, free yards look for footpath signs on the right, follow range hens and negotiating several stone stiles this footpath across the field of cattle emerging of varying difficulty. on Lower Heights Road. Turn left and head for Eventually you will emerge onto the ‘rec’ where, The Rock and Heifer pub immediately in front dear reader, in the true spirit of serendipity I of you. will leave you to find your own, (different), way Ignoring Rock Lane to the left and Egypt Road home. to your right continue straight on to Black Dyke Lane. Walk along the lane for approx ¾ mile, (passing a disused quarry on the left and, further on, ignoring the footpath sign to “Tricky

30 To advertise in the Thornton Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 Please mention the Thornton Directory when responding to adverts 31 32 To advertise in the Thornton Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 GARDEN PARTY 9 Sandringham Road, BD14 Sat 7th July | 2pm - 5pm Clayton Women’s Institute invite you for afternoon tea(£5) or a cup of tea and a look at their stalls. To buy tickets contact Suzanne on 07966 181269. Raising money to fund an external defibrillator in Clayton Village.

MILES GILDERDALE DONKEY DERBY AND GALA & THE BLUEFLIES Queensbury Scouts Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue Sun 8th July | 12.30-5pm Sat 7th July | 7.30pm Come along to Foxhill Park for Donkey Derby, Miles is a Grammy nominated artist, composer bar, food, rides, stalls and more. Gates open at and performer. For the last few years Miles has 12pm with the first race starting at 1.30pm. been touring with his very own blues and rock Entry is £1 inc programme), accompanied band: The Blueflies. children free. The band have built a reputation over the years as being a guaranteed great night out for THORNTON GALA both fans of great musicianship and for those Hill Top Recreation Fields who just want dance the night away to a set Sat 21st July | 11am - 7pm list of killer tunes. A celebration of the village’s rich history. Music, Tickets are £7 advance and £8 on the door. dance, performances, stalls, food and drink, play, arts and crafts and more. Free entry.

TYKE SKOOTER CLUB EXTRAVAGANZA Rock & Heifer Pub Fri 27th - Sun 29th July Tyke Scooter Club “Annual Extravaganza Weekend” of live music, fine food (well... burger n’chips) and a few beers to boot, is returning. All welcome.

THORNTON VILLAGE STREET MARKET Market Street and various locations Sat 25th August | 10am - 4pm After the success of last years market we are pleased to announce we are holding another. There will a wide range of stalls all along Market Street, with local businesses and community groups also hosting activities around the village to add to the fun of the day. A date in the Thornton diary not to be missed.

Please mention the Thornton Directory when responding to adverts 33 34 To advertise in the Thornton Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 ANNUAL SHOW Clayton Horticultural Society Sat 1st September Come along and see the wonderful display of flowers, vegetables, baking, handicraft and children’s exhibits at Clayton Village Hall. For more info call Mary on: 01274 880343.

BRADFORD FESTIVAL 13th-15th July | City Park BBC ANTIQUES ROADSHOW The Bradford Festival brings a vibrant, colourful Piece Hall, Halifax and multicultural programme of the very best Sun 8th July | 9.30am - 4.30pm international, British and local theatre, art, Fiona Bruce and the team of Antiques music and dance right into the heart of the Roadshow experts will be waiting to welcome Bradford. The festival runs from 4-9pm Friday, you. Dust off your family heirlooms and dig out 12-9pm Saturday and 12-8pm Sunday, 13-15 those car boot bargains, bring them for free July, 2018. advice and valuations. Entry to the show is free and everyone is welcome (no tickets or pre- ELVES AND FAIRIES registration needed) Ogden Water Thur 26th July | 10.30am or 1.30pm THORNTON ROCKS Come along to Ogden Water for a creative BIG ROCK DROP session using natural materials to make elves, Sat 25th August | 10am - 4pm fairies and wands. Sessions run from 10.30am Join in all the fun of decorating, hiding and – 12pm or 1 – 2.30pm. £3.90 charge (£2.90 finding rocks on Thornton Village’s fantastic for Passport to Leisure holders). Booking annual Street Market day. Come along and get essential (limited numbers) – visit www. involved. Hide your rocks and hunt for others ticketsource.co.uk/calderdalecountryside AT ANY TIME throughout the day - just for fun … and spread a little kindness. METHODIST CHURCH Services each Sunday at 10.30am THORNTON 5K WALK Everyone will be made very welcome. Great Northern Emporium Tuesday Fellowship | Come along on the Sat 7th July | 9.45am-3.30pm 10th & 24th, beginning at 2pm. Admission £2 The walk, organised by Joe Kemp, will start at (includes afternoon tea). the Great Northern at 10am, so please arrive Art Group | Every Tuesday evening at 7pm. a little earlier. The walk will follow the Great Everyone is welcome to all our events. Northern railway trail. Money raised will go to Martin House Children’s Hospice and Cystic HALIFAX POLICE STATION Fibrosis Trust. Entry to the walk is £1. There OPEN DAY will also be stalls open from 12pm. Everyone Richmond Close, HX1 5TW welcome. Sat 21st July | 11am - 3pm Showcasing the work of the Police and BRADSHAW FUN DAY Community Safety Partnership (Council, Bradshaw Cricket Club Fire, Ambulance, NHS) with emergency Sun 22nd July | 11am onwards services displays and family entertainment and Community fun day, open to everyone. attractions. There is no public parking for this event, please use public transport.

Please mention the Thornton Directory when responding to adverts 35 SOUTH SQUARE CENTRE Wild Wings Fly exhibition | 7th - 29th July Presenting responses to the 200th Anniversary of Emily Brontë’s birth. Symbiosis exhibition A collection of paintings investigating the canvas as a three-dimensional object in space. until 29th July Of Real Worlds exhibition Celebrating 200 years since Emily Brontë’s THORNTON ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY birth. Meetings start at 2pm in Thornton Family Art Club Community Centre, Market Street. Sun 15th July | 10am - 12pm 4th July | Annual trip to Hull, fish and chip tea Create some amazing modeling and make 11th July | A. Stuttard,Waterwheel to email new friends in this fantastic workshop. £5 per 18th July | John Lyte, Abide with Me pt.2 child, £1 per additional sibling includes drinks/ 25th July | John Clay, A Brief History of Black refreshments. Dyke Mills Band HALIFAX AGRICULTURAL SHOW EMERGENCY SERVICES SHOW Savile Park, Halifax | Sat 11th August West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Halifax Agricultural Show is one of the biggest, Sat 14th July | 11.30am - 4.30pm best and most respected family days out in It’s that time again! West Yorkshire Fire and West Yorkshire. We think it showcases a wide Rescue Service is hosting its annual summer variety of the best of traditional and modern Emergency Services Show at its HQ in classes and entertainment, which attracts Birkenshaw. There will be lots of exciting families from all over. Tickets on gate or 20% activities and displays taking place, along with discount in advance - halifaxshow.org.uk stalls, plenty of food and drink outlets. Entry £2.50 (under 5s free). FEEL THE SPIRIT The Aire Valley Singers | Sat 7th July | 7.30pm LGBT SUPPORT GROUP Sacred and secular music for a summer Keighley Healthy Living Centre evening and folk songs from around the world. 3rd Saturday of each month | 12-2pm Held at the Eldwick Church, Otley Road, BD16 For people over 18’s. Many of our members 3EQ, tickets are £10 and £8 concessions, on find sharing experiences with the wider LGBT the door. Find out more at airevalleysingers. community useful. com or 07738 709 188. The next meeting is 21st July.

ORGAN & SING ALONG Conservative Club Concert Room Tuesday Afternoons | 3.30pm - 7pm We provide an organist and a sing along session every week. People can join in, dance or sing, or just listen and enjoy. The group has been going in Queensbury for around 15 years. All ages welcome. Free entry (£1 for the buffet tea).

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Thank you to this month’s advertisers Abbey Mobility, 34 Kip Mcgrath, 32 Academy of Swimming, 37 Mick Dobson Plumbing & Heating, 17 A&M ABC Taxis, 32 MW Tree Services, 16 A Shade Blind, 19 Ovenclean, 27 Ashtree House B&B, 14 Pearsons Shoe Repairs, 10 Belts Autos, 22 Quarry Skips, 13 Bradford UPVC, 34 Queensbury Kitchen, 13 C Physio, 8, 36 Raj’s Chemist, 18 Carlton Home Improvements Ltd, 29 Ring O’ Bells, 7 Carousel Windows, 30 Robert Morton Dental Techinicans, 15 Clayton Computer Services, 5 Rural Relaxation Therapies, 4 Coversure, 40 Simmonites, 15 Digi-man Aerials, 5 Driving Miss Daisy, 27 Stage Coach, 33 Harmony Skin Care, 19 Tidylands, 11 Hugh James, 9 TIG Uk Ltd, 5 Joseph Hey & Son Ltd, 30 Top Cats Cat Hotel, 11 Katie Summers, 4 Whitney’s Estate Agents, 20, 21 Kingfisher Homes, 34, 39 Wills Service Ltd, 11

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