Dear Reader I hope this good weather we places a baby in a greater are having lasts, but it is so risk of overheating. important to keep our little • Protect the shoulders ones safe in the sun. My wife and the back of their and I are often shocked to neck when they’re see school trips, children playing, as these are the playing out and in parks in most common areas for scorching weather without sunburn. sun hats. I really hope they at ON THE COVER Moving on, last year I was least have sun lotion on? Queensbury Cemetery involved in a random act This month we have an important As a family, when it’s hot like of kindness, helping to update from the Friends of this, we often head to the transform a kitchen for a lady Queensbury Cemetery. woods to play in the shade. Read more on page 13. we know. This past couple of On a trip to the seaside last weeks, we have been at it The Queensbury Directory is a sister publication of the Thornton Directory. summer we saw a few coach again. This time renovating This publication is dedicated to the loads of school children on her bathroom and general sharing of local community news and businesses for Queensbury’s residents. the beach and only one or décor of her home. two were seen wearing a sun We are only able to do this with It was all possible due to the support of local businesses who hat. I would have expected the generosity of donations. advertise with us. Please mention them to be compulsory, but Donations of people’s skills the Queensbury Directory when sadly not on this occasion. responding to adverts. and time are just as There’s lots of useful advice important as the funds to If you would like to advertise with us, please go to page 30 for our on staying safe in the sun on do it. If you are able to offer advertising rates. the NHS website. Here are any professional skills for a just a few: future random act, or would Editor: Neil Bird like to donate funds to help Tel: 01274 447315 • Get your child to wear Email: [email protected] a floppy hat with a wide us achieve the impossible for Web: www.queensburydirectory.co.uk brim that shades their face someone in need, I’d love to and neck. hear from you. • Do not put blankets over For now, enjoy an ice cream as you read Your Queensbury Directory is proudly prams to provide shade. printed using vegetable based inks on An enclosed pram can get this months paper sourced from sustainable issue. certified sources. very hot, very quickly and We are eco-friendly, you can be too, don’t just throw me in the bin, pass me on to a friend.

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Dear Neil, welcome to park there. I am not interested Could I, through the Thornton and Queensbury in statistics about speeding notices. Philip of Directory, say a big Thank You to the mystery Queensbury says “it isn’t a built up area”. No young man who works fast and furious litter it isn’t but people still live there, all I care about picking up and down Perseverance Road and is being able to get across the road safely. The along Brighouse and Road. Working Police video van acts as a good deterrent. When alone he fills lots of green sacks. We admire him, he isn’t in attendance the road is a nightmare. A and having spent time picking up litter further lot of the traffic ignore the 30 mile speed limit along the road, appreciate all his hard work. and hurtle down. The Cockcroft Family | Thornton Jeanne Matos | Thornton resident Editor: If anyone knows who this may be, Hi Neil, please write in and let us know. In answer to Philip’s letter re the regular camera Dear Neil, van. A good friend of mine had the same Once again we appear to have reached the time thoughts as the rest of us, re a cash cow. So he of year when we see, yet again, further episodes wrote to the Chief Constable of of arson in the Shibden Valley. To say we are Police. She replied promising to look into the appalled as local residents does not even cover matter. Some days later, he received another the frustration of watching significant areas of communication from the Road Safety/Traffic our beautiful environment being destroyed on dept. They went into great detail why these a whim by those with nothing better to do. cameras are invaluable etc. but the upshot was For those of you who clearly know the culprits that Council decide when and involved please report them. The fires are where these vans are sited! So it seems we not ‘accidental’, we have witnessed teenagers need to be looking in that direction for action actually setting light to fencing on previous to be taken. Geoff | Queensbury Resident occasions. Oh and here’s a thought.. whilst the Editor: I noticed recently that the static Fire Service are slogging down fields to get camera as you enter ‘Mountain’ has been to inaccessible areas they may well be being burnt out. Somebody was obviously not happy diverted from your house fire or road traffic being flashed. accident. A concerned Queensbury resident Editor: I do hope this letter is read by parents who will communicate the issue that wasting any emergency services time and resources is irresponsible and not acceptable. Dear Neil, There has been a lot of criticism recently about the Police video van. I live in one of the cottages just below where the van parks, and he is most

4 To advertise in the Queensbury Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 5 Queensbury Rocks What story will you bring? with creativity Fiona Bruce and the team of BBC Antiques Have you started seeing decorated rocks Roadshow experts will be waiting to welcome appearing around the village? Rocks of kindness you when the show comes to Halifax on Sunday have existed for many years, with positive 8th July. words or pictures decorating rocks and then Dust off your family heirlooms and dig out being hidden for strangers to find to brighten those car boot bargains, bring them for free their day. This wave of kindness has now spread advice and valuations. Robert Murphy, series and local people of all ages are spreading smiles producer of the Antiques Roadshow, said: “We and having fun outdoors. are looking forward to welcoming thousands of visitors when we bring Antiques Roadshow to Anyone can get involved, all you need is a rock The Piece Hall. and something to decorate it with. Permanent pens, acrylic paints and nail polish are the favourites with lots of ideas for designs online. If you begin to spot decorated rocks, they’d love you to take a piccie and post it in the Queensbury Rocks Facebook group. Hiders love to see where their rocks get to! You may even begin to spot rocks from neighbouring Calderdale Rocks and Thornton Rocks too.

It promises to be a spectacular backdrop for a memorable show and we’re looking forward to seeing cherished objects and hearing personal stories from the people of Yorkshire. SEND US YOUR LOCAL Our team of experts are on hand to help NEWS visitors discover the hidden history of their Have you got a local story, picture or objects – you never know, it might just be your video you would like to send us? Heard item that turns out to be something very special something significant or unusual where and potentially very valuable!” you live. Entry to the show is free and everyone is welcome from 9.30am (no tickets or pre- Get in touch and get your story published. registration needed). Visitors are welcome to just turn up on the day. News story deadline for our next issue: For more details, visit ‘what’s on’ at: 15th July 2018. www.calderdale.gov.uk

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people of Queensbury, adding pressure to the argument for abandoning the tunnel,” says Mr Senior. “We need to remember that they are not proposing to fill it all in - only the two ends and very short sections below the shafts. Large Councillors question areas will be left for nature to take its course.” Highways ’s language “There will be no access for inspections or maintenance which, in my view, increases the Councillors in Queensbury, West Yorkshire, risks to the community. They are trying to are leading a challenge to recent comments by manage the tunnel with their eyes closed and Highways England on the threat posed by the their fingers crossed. The safest thing to do condition of a disused railway tunnel under the would be to spend the money on repairing village. the tunnel, leaving it open so engineers can see Campaigners hope to restore the 1.4-mile long what’s happening to it.” Victorian structure as part of an ambitious cycle network linking Bradford and to Halifax, but Highways England’s Historical Railway Estate (HRE), which manages the tunnel for the Department for Transport, are seeking to abandon it at an estimated cost to the taxpayer of £3.2 million. In late June, Bradford’s Telegraph & Argus carried an article about a letter sent recently to the Transport Secretary by Bradford South MP, Judith Cummins. In it she insisted that a decision on “the future of Queensbury Tunnel must be In an email to Highways England, the Councillors made on the basis of robust evidence and not ask for “clear documentary evidence” to support on a rush to find a convenient solution for the the recent statements due to their potential for HRE.” causing concern to those who live above the A spokesperson for Highways England tunnel, particularly near the shafts. responded by saying: “Unless major work is Graeme Bickerdike, Engineering Co-ordinator carried out on Queensbury Tunnel, the level for the Queensbury Tunnel Society, says: “We of safety risk to the community increases. Due know that short sections of the tunnel are to the deteriorating poor condition of the in a poor condition and have been for some tunnel, action now needs to be taken… We years. But the idea that we’re on the brink of a have been clear on our decision, backed by the catastrophic failure that results in destabilisation Department of Transport, to close the tunnel of a shaft and the undermining of properties in order to protect the community and of our - which is a scenario that Highways England intention to start the safety work in September has actually suggested to the Department for 2018…” Transport - is not plausible at this time.” In response, Conservative Councillors Andrew “In reality, the short-term threat to the village Senior and Robert Hargreaves have joined of Queensbury is negligible. There is no basis on with Lynda Cromie, Independent - all of whom safety grounds for works to start in September represent Queensbury ward - in writing to - not this year, next year or the one after that.” Highways England for an explanation of their Meanwhile, almost 9,200 people have comments. signed an online petition (www.tiny.cc/ “I feel that the statements made by Highways QueensburyTunnel) in support of the Society’s England are just an attempt to frighten the aspiration for reopening the tunnel.

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Bradford, Thornton and Keighley Railway at a stand for want of his engine, was naturally Saturday 25th July 1874: Halifax Courier dissatisfied with the arrangement, and having viewed the ground and laid his plans overnight, Great activity is now being displayed in sinking went to Clayton yesterday, while the coast was the shafts of the great tunnel for this railway close clear, taking a large body of men and sixteen to Queensbury, and half a dozen of the eight horses along with him, and brought away shafts have been already begun. On Wednesday the missing engine to its proper destination an engine and boiler arrived at Beggarington to at Beggarington, where it arrived at 4pm. be used in connection with a tramway at Black Hill for raising and lowering trucks for conveying the earth to the new station at North Bridge. Fatal accident at Queensbury After mill-losing, large numbers of visitors Monday 12th October 1874: Bradford proceed every evening to watch the progress Observer of the works. At Strines’ shaft the accumulation On Saturday evening a fatal accident occurred of water has necessitated the sinking of another on the Halifax, Thornton and Keighley Railway, at shaft lower down in order to carry it off. No.1 Shaft near Beggarington, Queensbury. The shaft is being sunk for driving the tunnel under Sharp practice on the Bradford, Thornton and Queensbury in connection with the above Keighley Railway railway, and is worked by a semi-portable engine. Monday 17th August 1874: Bradford Observer The iron cage had been raised to the mouth of the pit, which had also been covered up, when The contractors for the above line, being for some unexplained reason the engine-tenter, restricted to a certain period for having it William Saddle, started his engine, and drew the completed, the responsibility of it being ready cage up to the pulley, where the rope broke, in time has fallen chiefly on the managers of the setting free the cage, which broke through the heaviest portions at Clayton and Queensbury, wooden doors at the top of the shaft and fell to where the tunnels are being pushed the bottom, striking three men who were down forward with the utmost possible despatch. at work. One of them, Richard Sutcliffe, a sinker, Last Thursday the manager on the Queensbury aged thirty, of Range Bank, Halifax, was struck side received intimation by telegram that a on the head and instantly killed. Two other men, semi-portable engine, to be used in sinking named John Price and Thomas Dyson, masons, one of his shafts, would be sent from Leeds were also severely injured. They were taken to by traction engine on Friday night, and would the Halifax Infirmary, and Dyson is reported arrive in Bradford early on Saturday morning. to have died since. The inquest will be held A party of men, and a supply of water, were tomorrow at the Royal Oak Inn, Ambler Thorn. accordingly sent to meet it at the last-mentioned place, but on their arrival no engine was to be Queensbury Tunnel URGENTLY found. Afterwards it was discovered that the need your support manager on the Clayton side, having got wind To find out the latest news and ways to of its approach and being unwilling to miss help support the campaign connect with such a prize, had gone at a still earlier hour to us on Facebook. intercept it, and had diverted it to his own use. The Queensbury manager, however, who was facebook.com/queensburytunnel/

10 To advertise in the Queensbury Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 11 Rotary Club complete eradication of this debilitating illness of Bradford West is within sight. We have an off shoot of the main club with a Any club is only as good as the people who group of members who cannot always attend are in it, so this month we are featuring one of the normal Thursday lunchtime meetings called our members’ Dr. Anne Raine who joined us in “The Sidekicks”, who meet the second Tuesday 2012. Anne has thrown all her enthusiasm and of each month. They had a fine notice board energy into the club and the world of Rotary. made to inform people of the Great Northern She was our President from 2013 to 2014, Trail and this was erected near the start at with The Yorkshire Cochlear Implant Service the Thornton Viaduct. Regretfully this was as her charity. She has also raised over £1,000 vandalised, so the team had a new notice board to purchase otoscopes to diagnose and detect made and this will be placed near to Thornton chronic ear infection in Malawi. Dr. Anne and a Primary School hopefully to be enjoyed by team of consultants and nurses from Bradford many folk. went out to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Blantuyre, Malawi in late 2017 to instruct local Our programme for July is: Doctors and medics on how to use these 5th | David Flynn Bradford Bereavement Society, ingenious implements. 12th | Rtn. Sheila Wainwright Dementia Cats, 19th | Rtn. David West “What to do after 50” 26th | is a business meeting. If you would like to find out more about us and get involved in your community, then come and join us at West Bradford Golf Club, Thursdays from 12.30pm for lunch and a friendly one and a half hours. Call Brian on 01274 602159 or visit our website: www.bradfordwestrotary.org.uk

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

12 To advertise in the Queensbury Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 Friends of Queensbury Cemetery (FQC) FQC was formed in September 2014 with the specific aim of trying to preserve the fabric and dignity of the cemetery. During this time we discovered that there is a communal grave within the cemetery where a number of Queensbury of great assistance. Cllr Lynda Cromie and babies were buried. Our committee decided Cllr Andrew Senior are both fully involved in that we would work towards having some kind supporting the committee. of acknowledgment of the many babies who We are seeking sponsors within Queensbury were laid to rest in the unmarked grave for and are in negotiations with various people to many years. gain maximum media coverage once we have This has been an ongoing project for the an established list of sponsors to include with past year and a half. Substantial progress has publicity. been made with plans now being passed, a This project is very close to our hearts and we monumental mason signed up, a deposit paid will share details in the next issue of ways you and materials ordered. can make financial donations if you wish to. Bradford Council’s Bereavement Service is our For more information please email: partner in this venture and they have been [email protected]

I want to hold your hand By Wayne Bower A couple of weeks ago I went on a family losing hope, she was rewarded for her faith. walk around Thruscross Reservoir (North This made me think about how many Yorkshire). The route turned out to be times I find myself asking God to carry me longer than expected and my youngest through my struggles, I know I’ve asked daughter became quite vocal about the Jesus many times for his helping hand. steep climbs. I would lift her and carry Do you find yourself climbing hills on life’s her over hills and walk with her holding journey? I urge you, let God carry you and her hand making sure she was comforted. hold your hand through the hard times. Our When it was easy there was joy. When it struggles won’t go away but Jesus has already was hard she was sad but she had faith in been through the worst of it for us. In your me because she believed in a happy ending, Saviour Jesus Christ have faith. In him there namely an ice cream at the finish post! Not is a happy ending.

Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 13 It’s Donkey Derby year Perform in this year’s Every other year Foxhill Field becomes the site QPA pantomime of one of Queensbury’s much loved community Queensbury Performing Arts are looking for events - the Donkey Derby. people to take part in their next pantomime, Hosted by Queensbury’s Scouting groups, there Aladdin on 29th, 30th November and 1st is fun and activities for all ages and is always well December. attended. If you think you could play the character of If you’re new to the area and have never been, Aladdin or Jasmine or would like to join the then make sure you put Sunday 8th July In ensemble team of dancers they would love your diary. As well as the donkey races and the to meet you. Any age and level of experience challenge of guessing the winners, you can also are welcome. Pop along to their auditions on enjoy food, rides, stalls, a bar and more. 22nd July at 3.30pm at Queensbury Baptist Church. Maybe being on stage isn’t your thing. Gates open at 12pm with the first race at There are lots of other ways to get involved: 1.30pm. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and the admin, scenery, costume and makeup. Find out Band will be out and about selling programmes more on the audition day or get in touch - for £1 before the day or you can pay on the [email protected] gate, accompanied children are free.

Walking with new friends Queensbury Evening Walking Group, meet Auditions every Wednesday at 6.30 pm on Ford Hill, Queensbury. We have 20 members who are 22nd July very friendly, chatty and it is a pleasure to know 3.30pm them all. We walk in the local area, spread out to adjoining areas, such as , , Brighouse, Thornton, Wainstalls and many more. We are all reasonably fit and do walk up to 7 miles in an evening. During winter we continue walking but use roads and all wear reflective jackets for road safety. We walk in the rain, snow, fog and of course beautiful cool moonlit country roads with little traffic. Our photo is of a recent walk around . Just beautiful. Why not join us for an evening and give it a go. Is your aim to improve fitness or lose weight or maybe just make new friends? Then take the first step and see for yourself. If you are interested contact Stuart on 07815 201650.

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18 To advertise in the Queensbury Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 Friends of Littlemoor We are a growing group of Queensbury residents, who are interested in preserving Littlemoor Park. The park was left to the people of Queensbury by Herbert Foster in 1936. There is a chance that this park may be used for the building of a crematorium and the Friends of with the council). Littlemoor group was established to deal with this threat and to help uncover, restore and 6. Restore the rock garden. (A project involving protect the park and its statuses for the next Tesco and local schools exists to tackle this). generation. 7. Re-build the dry-stone walls. (The boundary The park is a Site of Conservation Importance wall stone has been stacked and a group have and a Bradford Wildlife Area. The forestry been identified to rebuild it). commission list Littlemoor as a Priority Habitat In addition to the above: Network and Nature England list the site as a Deciduous Woodland Priority Habitat. We have held a bee bomb session with the beaver scouts. Surveys of local people have taken place to A muddy puddle walk was organised. establish what they want in the park. The next National Citizen Service (NCS) The top seven wishes are as follows: project is on 21st July. We have just launched our Littlemoor Rocks 1. Clear and resurface the paths. (Funds are hunt within the park. available and plans are in hand for this to We have had a bucket rattle in Tesco to raise happen shortly). funds for projects. 2. Reinstate the nature trail. (Following A Yoga exercise group has taken place. consultation, the Council have agreed to this). Research has recently shown that children with 3. Re-seed the wild flower meadow. (Seeds access to green spaces are less likely to suffer have been provided by Royal Kew Gardens and with mental health issues. will be sown in Autumn 2018). 4. Introduce Bat / Bird boxes. (The bird, bat and owl boxes are doing well and we have at least one owl in a box). 5. Re-stock the woodland. (We have planted 45 trees donated by Bradford West Rotary Club (pictured) and a hedgerow from Forest of Bradford and are pursuing a management plan

Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 19 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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• Information about reporting to the police, the criminal justice system and courts procedures. If you choose to report a crime, we can accompany and support you to do that. • We know that crime affects the whole family. We offer support to everyone directly affected, and we help parents and carers to support children coping with the Anyone can be affected by rape and sexual assault, and it can be a very frightening and impact of crime. traumatic experience. Your health Everyone reacts differently to these types of We can give you information and support crime, and your feelings may change from day related to your health. Here is some key to day. The important thing is to be aware that information that may be helpful. you may be affected in many different ways, both mentally and physically. • Hospitals and doctors must see you in It can be difficult to talk about what has complete confidence and will not tell the happened, and many people find it easier at police unless you ask them to. first to speak to someone outside of their • If you are worried about being pregnant, circle of family and friends. you can get advice and free, immediate We’re here to help you in this difficult time. treatment from your GP or practice nurse, You can call us weeks, months or even years family planning clinics. after a crime. We are always here to listen and help. • A check-up for STIs and an HIV test is also a sensible precaution, even if you have no How we can help symptoms. We are an independent charity offering free, confidential support to people affected by Telling the police crime and traumatic incidents. Only you can decide whether or not to report You do not have to report a crime to receive the assault to the police. If you unsure what support from us. We can help in the following to do, we can talk to you about what it would ways: mean and what your options are. • Personal support with a specially trained Get Help person. Speak in confidence, ask questions and get advice and emotional support. If you have been affected by rape or • Putting you in touch with other specialist sexual assault, contact us to get support or help, services or support. information. • Practical information and help to make you Call our Support line for free on: feel safer and be safer. 0808 16 89111 or visit our website: Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 23 24 To advertise in the Queensbury Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 MILES GILDERDALE & THE BLUEFLIES Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue Sat 7th July | 7.30pm Miles is a Grammy nominated artist, composer and performer. For the last few years Miles has been touring with his very own blues and rock band: The Blueflies. The band have built a reputation over the years as being a guaranteed great night out for DONKEY DERBY AND GALA both fans of great musicianship and for those Queensbury Scouts who just want dance the night away to a set Sun 8th July | 12.30-5pm list of killer tunes. Come along to Foxhill Park for Donkey Derby, Tickets are £7 advance and £8 on the door. bar, food, rides, stalls and more. Gates open at 12pm with the first race starting at 1.30pm. BRADSHAW FUN DAY Entry is £1 inc programme), accompanied Bradshaw Cricket Club children free. Sun 22nd July | 11am Community fun day, open to everyone. COUNCIL WARDEN & POLICE DROP IN SESSIONS ELVES AND FAIRIES Do you have any concerns in Queensbury Ogden Water which you would like to discuss with your local Thur 26th July | 10.30am or 1.30pm Council Wardens or PCSO’s? Come along to Ogden Water for a creative Why not come along to the drop in sessions session using natural materials to make elves, at QCP, The Bank, 36 High Street, Queensbury, fairies and wands. Sessions run from 10.30am BD13 2PA. – 12pm or 1 – 2.30pm. £3.90 charge (£2.90 Thursday 5th July | 1:30pm - 3:30pm for Passport to Leisure holders). Booking Thursday 2nd August | 1:30pm - 3:30pm essential (limited numbers) – visit www. ticketsource.co.uk/calderdalecountryside

ANNUAL SHOW Clayton Horticultural Society HALIFAX POLICE STATION Sat 1st September OPEN DAY Richmond Close, HX1 5TW Come along and see the wonderful display Sat 21st July | 11am - 3pm of flowers, vegetables, baking, handicraft and children’s exhibits at Clayton Village Hall. For Showcasing the work of the Police and more info call Mary on: 01274 880343. Community Safety Partnership (Council, Fire, Ambulance, NHS) with emergency services displays and family entertainment and BRADFORD FESTIVAL 13th-15th July | City Park attractions. There is no public parking for this event, please use public transport. The Bradford Festival brings a vibrant, colourful and multicultural programme of the very best KEEP MOVING international, British and local theatre, art, Circuit based exercise for over 55’s. music and dance right into the heart of the Mondays 10.30-11.30am at Victoria Hall. Bradford. The festival runs from 4-9pm Friday, £2.30 per session. 12-9pm Saturday and 12-8pm Sunday, 13-15 B.e.ep. approved | REPS Level 3 July, 2018. Jenny Finn: 01274 835234 or email: [email protected]

Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 25 26 To advertise in the Queensbury Directory or for flyer distribution call Neil on: 01274 447315 TYKE SCOOTER CLUB EXTRAVAGANZA Rock & Heifer Pub, Thornton 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 EMERGENCY SERVICES SHOW STREET MARKET West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Market Street and various locations Sat 14th July | 11.30am - 4.30pm Sat 25th August | 10am - 4pm It’s that time again! West Yorkshire Fire and After the success of last years market we are Rescue Service is hosting its annual summer pleased to announce we are holding another. Emergency Services Show at its HQ in There will a wide range of stalls all along Birkenshaw. There will be lots of exciting Market Street, with local businesses and activities and displays taking place, along with community groups also hosting activities stalls, plenty of food and drink outlets. Entry around the village to add to the fun of the day. £2.50 (under 5s free). Get involved in the ‘Big Rock Drop’ too.

ORGAN & SING ALONG AFTERNOON TEA DANCE Conservative Club Concert Room Every Tuesday | 1pm-3pm Tuesday Afternoons | 3.30pm - 7pm You are invited to get out your dancing We provide an organist and a sing along shoes and join us for an afternoon tea dance. session every week. People can join in, dance Admission £3 - includes tea and biscuits. or sing, or just listen and enjoy. At Victoria Hall, Sandbeds, Queensbury. The group has been going in Queensbury for For further information call Darrell on: around 15 years. All ages welcome. Free entry 07833 447 059 or Carol on: 07527 406 713 (£1 for the buffet tea). QUEENSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH HALIFAX AGRICULTURAL SHOW You’re invited! Savile Park, Halifax | Sat 11th August Morning services every Sunday at 10.30am Join us for refreshments afterwards. Find us on Halifax Agricultural Show is one of the biggest, Chapel Lane, Queensbury, BD13 2PZ. best and most respected family days out in West Yorkshire. We think it showcases a wide variety of the best of traditional and modern QUEENSBURY LIBRARY classes and entertainment, which attracts Queensbury Library based at QCP (The Bank) families from all over. Tickets on gate or 20% is a branch of the Bradford Library Network. discount in advance - halifaxshow.org.uk Our shelves are stocked with books from , our stock is rotated through them and we can access via the computer THORNTON GALA system books from other libraries anywhere in Hill Top Recreation Fields Bradford. Opening hours: Sat 21st July | 11am - 7pm Monday | 9am to 12noon A celebration of the village’s rich history. Music, Wednesday | 3pm to 6pm dance, performances, stalls, food and drink, play, Thursday | 2pm to 5pm arts and crafts and more. Free entry. Saturday | 10am to 1pm.

Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 27 Queensbury Bowling Club Our President Gerry Hill hosted his annual President’s Day competition and provided some lovely prizes for the winner and runner-up. The competition itself attracted 20 entries and was run on a handicap basis. There were several shock results with Debra Pearson, Muriel Keighley and Keith Wrightson all beating “A” Team opponents, although the underdogs were Tour de Yorkshire Features In in receipt of a generous handicap. Pearson and Global Computer Game! Wrightson, who between them beat five higher ranked bowlers, contested the final with Keith The Tour de Yorkshire’s reputation as a world- taking the trophy with a 21-14 win. class cycling race has been further highlighted today as it makes its first full appearance in the Pro Cycling Manager 2018 computer game. The Pro Cycling Manager series is the world’s bestselling cycling simulation and is available on PC computers as well as the Playstation 4 and Xbox One consoles. Our first running of the Ernest Oldfield Memorial Trophy attracted 17 entries and started on a cold and cloudy Saturday afternoon, but had to be abandoned halfway through the semi- finals, after a heavy downpour left the Green waterlogged. We had been praying for rain for the previous six weeks, typical it should arrive in the middle of a competition. However, we managed to complete on the following Sunday morning. In two very close semi-finals Margaret Lee beat Debra Pearson 21-19 and Michael Jagger beat Matthew Pearson 21-18. For the first time, the 2018 edition will feature These competitions seem to bring the best out all four stages of this year’s race and include of Debra, who seems to cause upsets in most of realistic simulations of many of the Yorkshire her games. The final between Lee and Jagger was slightly more one-sided with Margaret putting landmarks which featured on the route. on an exhibition of top class bowling to win 21- Welcome to Yorkshire Chief Executive Sir Gary 10 and Michael sportingly acknowledging that Verity DL said: “We’re thrilled that the Tour de he was outclassed on the day. So Margaret Lee Yorkshire is now featuring prominently on such becomes the first name to be engraved on this a popular game and it’ll introduce our race to trophy. thousands of new people around the world.” The deadline has now passed for signing any Pro Cycling Manager 2018 is out now and you new ‘team’ bowlers but we still welcome any can find more information at: letour-games. social members who would like to try our Monday morning sessions at 10am. com. Full information on the Tour de Yorkshire and Asda Tour de Yorkshire Women’s Race can For more information ring Brian Raistrick on 07929 592320 07813 811361 be found at: letouryorkshire.com or Gerry Hill .

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