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What has 2016 got in store for phone. Take a photo to you? Are you starting a new capture the moment. Or you resolution? Are you breaking could write in a journal. I love a habit? Starting a healthy writing memories down. one? Or is the new year just This year I should write more another day? Whatever you down. plan or not plan to do, think If you would like to write of it as a blank chapter in the in to (probably) one of book. Each year is the start West Yorkshires best local ON THE COVER: of a new chapter. What you magazines, get in touch. I’m “2016 Celebrations” write in it is completely up to interested in hearing from The New Year is the time to start afresh, start again, start the you. But what you can’t do budding writers who have change or start something new. is write a new chapter, if all got new ideas for articles. Enjoy every moment. you are doing is re-reading Also, from those of you who Cover Design by Neil Bird the last one. If you want have lived in Queensbury for change, start by writing the most of your lives and have The Queensbury Directory is a next chapter and put the last stories of your own, from sister publication of the Thornton one down. years gone by. Whilst you’ll Directory. This publication is 2016, could be the year to find us on the social media dedicated to the sharing of local community news and businesses for set new goals, new dreams, sites, if you want to get in Queensbury’s residents. challenges and courses. touch with me, email or We are only able to produce this Whatever you do, make it telephone is by far the best publication with the support of local your best yet. way. businesses who advertise with us. My wife would be the Thank for all your kind Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to first to tell anybody I have comments from the past adverts. a shocking memory for few months. I can’t believe If you would like to advertise with things. So I have to record we are on the fourth issue us, please go to page 30 for our my memories, because if already. As the saying goes, advertising rates. left in my brainbox, it can ‘Time flies when you’re Editor: Neil Bird be shockingly and easily having fun’. Tel: 01274 447315 forgotten within a week. If Email: [email protected] you are a bit like me, take a Web: www.queensburydirectory.co.uk short video with the smart

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I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your views, your news or if you have any They played to a full-house audience of questions... please do get in touch. 100+ hardy folk, who braved the weather to Email / Facebook details above. dance and sing along with the band in a pre- Christmas celebration - ending the year on a Or you can drop off your letter at memorable and spirited high for Black Dyke The Post Office, High Street, Mills Heritage Venue, Queensbury’s fastest Queensbury. Please mark the growing hot-spot for community events. envelope clearly for the attention of: In the new year, Black Dyke Mills Heritage The Queensbury Directory.

4 To advertise in the Queensbury Directory call Neil on: 01274 447315 or email: [email protected] Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 5 Local News Email: [email protected] Facebook: Thornton & Queensbury Directory MAKERS MARKET SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH Anyone from Bee Keepers, Cake Makers When the idea for a monthly market in to Artists and Crafters are all welcome. Queensbury was first discussed, it seemed Applications for tables in our Queensbury that the Mill and in particular the Heritage market are now being taken. The market Venue was the perfect location. Being in is indoors. For more information please the heart of Queensbury, supporting local visit: www. makersmarkets.co.uk or go individuals and businesses and the venue to our facebook page: facebook.com/ itself proved to be a really special occasion makersmarketsuk near Christmas time. The Makers Market, BRADFORD YOUTH COMMUNITY AWARDS flanked by the amazing Santa’s Magical Forest, the wonderful brass band and the Foxhill Primary School Brass Band were fun nativity photographic project made the thrilled to be nominated in the Bradford whole event magical. Council / T&A Community Stars Awards this year! They were nominated in the Community Group section for their contributions to the community. The band actually played on the evening of the awards at Bradford Hall. The children really enjoyed the evening. It was a great experience for them all and yet another proud moment for the people of Queensbury! The weather on the day was dire! The The brass band, which was only set up sprinkling of snow soon gave way to rain two years ago, have played at many local and winds, yet indoors at Black Dyke Mills, events, recently playing at Tesco, Bolling visitors were served hot food by ‘The Plot’ Hall, Manorlands and the Brass Tacks event and there were cakes, cookies and scotch in Black Dyke Mills alongside Queensbury’s eggs on stalls around the venue. famous Black Dyke Brass Band. The band continue to improve with each performance We aimed for a diverse range of stallholders and never cease to amaze with their with pitches taken by Luddenden Valley enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism. Wines, Nicolas Cupcake Boutique, The Curio Company Vintage goods, East of India, Crafty SMELLY WAGONS PETITION UPDATE Cavern and many more. A magnificent amount of local support has meant that With final e-petition figures recorded as an we can go ahead with our plans to host the amazing 2020 people signing online, the Makers Market on the last Saturday of every petition and supporting statements were month. heard by the council last month. As the petition concerning the ‘smelly wagons’ Our next Makers Market is on January 30th- contained more than 1500 signatures there right next door to the month of Love! Our will be a council debate on the matter. The theme this time is ‘The Food of Love’ and on initial outcome of this first hearing was that the day visitors will have the opportunity the petition be referred to the Environment to have a session with a professional and Waste Management Overview and photographer, listen to live music and Scrutiny Committee, to further investigate sample the produce and goods provided by and report back to the Council. Their next the traders. meeting is 16th February 2016.

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Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 7 Local News Email: [email protected] Facebook: Thornton & Queensbury Directory ROTARY COLLECTS FOR FLOOD VICTIMS memories and personal items. Burglars are The good people of Queensbury dug very out and about because they know homes will deeply into their pockets for the people of be full of lots of new things. West Cumbria who have had Christmas cancelled Police are advising all residents to keep your due to the devastating floods that ripped home secure by following the below crime through their homes on Sunday 6th of prevention tips: December. • Always keep doors and windows locked, remove the keys from the lock and don’t leave them on view. • Use timer switches on lights to keep your home looking occupied when you are out • Remember to close your curtains or blinds when you’re out of the house in the evening. • Make sure valuables are not left on show – i.e. laptops, tablets, phones and put the charger/power cables out of view • Take packaging from Christmas gifts to be recycled, don’t advertise what you’ve got to Members of The Rotary Club of Bradford burglars. West wanted to do something to help and • If you’re going on holiday ask a neighbour contacted Tesco’s superstore at Queensbury to keep an eye on your house and move any where a collection was carried out today post that might build up. And don’t forget to and they raised a massive £616. Tony Caunt cancel the milk and newspapers. the club’s community chairman said he was For more info about home security call amazed that in the space of seven hours this 101 and ask to speak to your local Crime fantastic amount was donated by customers Prevention Officer. and staff at the store and he sends his grateful thanks to all who contributed. The club is arranging for a cheque to cover this amount being sent directly to Cumbria via the local Rotary clubs for the immediate benefit of those folks who have lost so much. KEEP YOUR BELONGINGS SAFE & SECURE Have you got a local story, picture or video Burglars know the price of everything and you would like to send to us? the value of nothing – that is the message being highlighted by Police as Heard something significant or unusual where you live. We welcome your contributions - get part of their latest burglary campaign. Being in touch and get your story published! burgled can be devastating for victims, not only is it upsetting and inconvenient to lose Call Neil on: 01274 447315 the items that you have worked hard to pay or Email / Facebook me. for, but it can also lead to sleepless nights, News story deadline for our next issue is feelings of anger and the loss of treasured Friday 13th November 2015.

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Community Updates Email: [email protected] Facebook: Thornton & Queensbury Directory Therefore, easy access to an on site portable Queensbury Defibrillator defibrillator and prompt defibrillation has Foxhill Primary School were chosen by the potential to save lives and prevent the Huddersfield based charity Goals4hearts casualty from deteriorating prior to the to receive a defibrillator. Goals 4 Hearts is ambulance service arriving. a Huddersfield based charity that raises money for life saving defibrillators and first The Chair of the PTA Beverley Brackenridge aid training for amateur sports teams and said “it’s a great charity and we are very lucky schools. to have received help towards funding such vital equipment that can be used by the community. Hopefully it will not come to that but it is there now if it is required. The school, PTA and Lloyds bank worked very hard to do their own fundraising for the charity”. Queensbury Singers Below is a photo of some of the Queensbury Singers carol singing at Tesco last month. The singers did 2 sessions and shoppers seemed to enjoy the music. It was quite challenging though as the foyer acts as a Foxhill Primary School, the Friends of Foxhill wind tunnel and the accompanist’s music PTA and Lloyds Bank all raised money for the kept getting blown off the keyboard stand! charity via a bake sale, a sponsored walk, As a result, almost the entire repertoire was bucket collections and a non-uniform day. sung acapella. That said, the singers really It was requested during a PTA meeting that enjoy getting into the Christmas spirit. the unit be available for the community and We raised money for Manorlands Hospice for an external unit to be fitted. It is well but will not know exactly how much until the known that First Aid treatment of a sudden bucket contents are counted. cardiac arrest is time critical, and for every minute that defibrillation is delayed, the We are looking forward to starting 2016 with chance of survival decreases by up to 14% lots of new songs and new faces. If anyone per minute - See British Heart Foundation would like to join us please ring our MD, website. Richard Hall on 07784 195160. Allowing time to make an emergency call, the ambulance journey time and the time taken to set up the portable defibrillator and administer defibrillation, the delay from collapse to paramedic treatment is usually 13 to 14 minutes at best (average response time for ambulance is 8 minutes - source the NHS Information Centre). After this length of time there is virtually no chance of survival.

10 To advertise in the Queensbury Directory call Neil on: 01274 447315 or email: [email protected] Community Updates Email: [email protected] Facebook: Thornton & Queensbury Directory Queensbury C.H.A.P. Saturday mornings have become a regular ‘open house’ and pop-up café. ‘The Plot’ 2015 has been a really busy year for all the provides delicious breakfast, brunch and volunteers involved in QCHAP (Queensbury lunches between 9.30am and 2.30pm. Community Heritage and Action Do come and find out more about what Partnership). We’ve done a good deal of QCHAP does – come and join us! Our paperwork in going through the process of entrance is under the main archway in acquiring registered charity status and have the middle of the mill complex. We’re successfully applied for several small grants. on the second floor (with lift access for buggies and bikes) Our website (soon to be redesigned) has more information: www. blackdykemillsheritagevenue.org and look out for posters in shops and on Facebook. On January 30th the venue hosts the MAKERS MARKET (with a pre-Valentine theme) with With the generous backing of the owner of card-making and poetry workshop running Black Dyke Mills and staunch support from through the day. In the evening we have a all our local councillors we’ve been able to showcase of local musical talent, including set up the Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue the very popular band ‘PLAY FOR ALE’. in one of the former spinning halls and have launched a programme of activities that aim to promote community involvement in Queensbury’s heritage. We are focusing Are you part of a on three strands of village heritage: the community group textile industry, music and transport. The Mill Venue provides the opportunity to host or activity? music performances, exhibitions and other events that promote the continuation of The Queensbury Directory textile arts and crafts, musical traditions wants to hear from you. and knowledge of our transport history and we are gradually building it into a valuable Our Community Updates community resource. pages are here for you QCHAP supports the Queensbury History to share news, celebrate Society’s aim to establish a permanent public base for its archived collection of achievements or to promote photographs and printed material and this your next fundraiser. will be our main goal in the coming year. We’ll be busy fund-raising for this so that visitors Get in touch, call Neil on: to the Venue will have access to some of the History Society’s wonderful collection, the 01274 447 315 result of many years of dedicated work.

Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 11 Community Updates Email: [email protected] Facebook: Thornton & Queensbury Directory Tunnel Vision It is increasingly becoming recognised that the nation has an underground treasure trove - no, not coal or oil or gold, it’s our amazing network of tunnels left over from the heyday of steam railways that criss- crossed the country. Several of these have been given a new lease of life as cycling paths and Queensbury Tunnel is lying in waiting to be one of those. Check out the highly preserve the passageway through. What successful Monsal Trail in Derbyshire and the the campaign group needs is community Two Tunnels between Bristol and Bath. Just backing to prevent the tunnel from being recently the Welsh Assembly has given the irretrievably blocked so that it can, one day, green light to opening the Rhondda Tunnel, become a public asset again. It will probably the result of a brilliant community campaign. take years to achieve this goal but it’s worth fighting for. Please visit the tunnel campaign It’s very early days, but a group of determined website and express your support at: www. campaigners are fighting hard to preserve our queensburytunnel.org own local mile-and-a-half Victorian legacy, the Queensbury Tunnel so that it too can have a use as a public super route. A detailed history of the tunnel can be seen on the Wrap Yourself In Love website Forgotten Relics of an Enterprising We are just a group of friends that want to Age - and it’s the enterprising aspect that is leave a legacy. Whether that is big or small, driving the current campaign. We all want we want to make some difference to this big safer roads, we all want a healthier population and beautiful world. May be you can help - what better way to achieve those two goals too? in tandem (hah!) than to promote cycling It’s all pretty simple really. We collect coats and walking as a regular way for people to that people no longer want or need, that are get about? Bradford Council is currently in good condition, take them to the streets of putting together its cycling strategy and the Bradford city, meet with the homeless, chat campaign group wants to see the tunnel with them and give out coats and supplies. become part of a West Bradford network that will link the Great Northern Railway Trail To every single one of you that ransacked to Holmfield and Halifax. This will open up wardrobes, cupboards and coat hooks we a route for commuters and leisure riders of thank you. Because of you somebody might all ages and abilities that avoids the horribly just stay warm tonight and through the cold busy A647 and reduces car journeys on it. winter months know that they are not alone because you are thinking of them. There’s a long way to go! Highways , who have responsibility for the tunnel are Thank you to Jungle Junction, Queensbury, battling with the technical challenges of for being a collection point for donations. draining the tunnel. It has been drained It just might be that you are the reason that and inspected this year and we are waiting somebody stays wrapped in love this winter. for costings of different options of repairing For information please visit: damage to the tunnel lining that could www.projectwintercoat.wordpress.com

12 To advertise in the Queensbury Directory call Neil on: 01274 447315 or email: [email protected] Community Updates Email: [email protected] Facebook: Thornton & Queensbury Directory Bradford Cancer Support Clayton Dickensian Market Cancer Support is particularly in demand Clayton Dickensian Market 2015 had “Great during the winter months. Expectations” this year with a record number Chemotherapy treatments can make of stallholders booked in. Unfortunately, due people susceptible to the cold. Our to high winds it looked like the market may Wellbeing Complementary Therapies and hit on “Hard Times” as the street part of the support groups can help to combat this. market had to be cancelled. This is the first Getting to hospital appointments and our time the market has had to turn traders away Support Centres in Bradford and Skipton can in it’s eleven year history. In the past the be difficult, especially in the winter months. villagers have kept it open by digging snow Our Transport service can help. The long, and chipping ice before the event. The wind dark nights can worsen feelings of anxiety, is a different matter though and the safety depression and isolation. A chat with one of of the public and stallholders was deemed our counsellors can help. Keeping warm in a priority. However, the whole of Clayton the winter can be costly so having access to village rallied round for a most amazing entitled financial support is crucial for many. rescue mission with some stalls being hosted Our Welfare Rights team are here to help. in the local churches, pubs and village hall. None of these premises proved to be a For more information about how we can “Bleak House” and showed a warmth and help you to keep warm please call us on: hospitality, which was inspiring to behold 01274 77 66 88. and demonstrated the real meaning of All of our services are free because of the Christmas in the community. kind donations we receive. There are lots of Clayton even had it’s own “Old Curiosity ways in which you can support us through Shop” with the Beauty Spot opening to our #WinterWarmer campaign. demonstrate vintage goods as well as selling Take a #WinterWarmer selfie in your favourite raffle tickets and programmes for the market. winter hat or your wacky woolly onesie and Clayton Dickensian Committee would like to raise awareness by posting it on social media. take this opportunity to say a huge thanks Donate then nominate your friends to do to the pubs and churches in Clayton who the same. You could hold a #WinterWarmer helped by giving up some of their space event with your friends, family or colleagues. for stall holders and providing hot food and Be creative and plan whatever fundraising drinks to keep spirits up. The committee activity suits you and don’t forget to post it would like to save their biggest thanks of the on social media! day for the public who turned out in amazing To support our charity please text to dontate. numbers to support the event despite the Text: WARM06 £5 to 70070. weather. THANK YOU. Applications for charities to be considered for next year is now open and will close on January 31st 2016. Applications must be received in writing by this date and should be addressed to: The Secretary, Clayton Dickensian Market 15 Terrington Crest, Clayton Bradford, BD14 6HE

Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 13 TheBird Imitating a Dove By Carolyn Bowe

Being a dog owner gives me a great excuse and Thornton, possibly the offspring of the to explore the local parks, woods and fields. first recorded sighting in 1997. In 2012 when I was walking Cooper through Most people think that all crows are black, Littlemoor I spotted a single dove. Or a gull. and most are. However, there are some Or something! I couldn’t tell. I stood at the species that display extensive areas of white entrance watching this bird with its whiter in their plumage. I wondered at first whether than white feathers, black beak and black our crow has “Albinism” or some problem with legs. It was big, very big - possibly too big pigmentation production. It didn’t take too for a dove, but big enough to be a gull. Now long to learn that many factors can interfere it’s worth saying that I know nothing about with the the usual distribution of colour in birds bar the obvious basics of a Robin, Crow the feathers of all species of birds, which can and Sparrow, so it was no surprise that I was result in a white plumage. Problems can arise a little confused. through short term poisoning or genetic It took three sightings of this bird for me to mutation. Whatever the reason, our white become fascinated to the point of distraction. crows have become a permanent feature in This chap or chapess looked familiar but I our area. They are amongst our most famous just couldn’t place it. I awkwardly asked a residents and are revered by bird watchers few fellow dog walkers their opinion and it and converted enthusiasts like myself. wasn’t long before the ‘Legend of the White If you look carefully, you may spot our elusive Crow’ was revealed. white crow. You may also spot a black crow It seems that if you live locally, you will with irregular white patches on its wings know about this bird (and its offspring). First like I did recently. Could this be the offspring reported by Brian Sumner back in 1996/7 the of a black and white pairing? and if you are white crow has been an almost permanent wondering whther its a crow at all, then resident of the local area for nearly 20 years. this saying, taught to me during the crow If you research the general longevity and the investigations may help: genus of crows you can see that some may “If its a rook, its a crow, If they are crows, they live to the age of 20, and the oldest known are rooks.” American wild crow reached almost 30 years To learn more about white crow sightings old. The oldest captive crow documented and other birds in the area you can visit died at age 59. It seems that there must West Yorkshire Birding at: www.birderbri. now be several ‘white crows’ in the area with blogspot.com/ sightings in Queensbury, Mixenden, Ogden Sumner (2015) B. by Photography

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Community Updates Email: [email protected] Facebook: Thornton & Queensbury Directory Queensbury Life Church Thanks to all who came to the fantastic Saltmine Theatre Company last month, with ‘The Night Before Christmas’. All the children (old and young) were spellbound. And to top it all, we raised £706 for the Shaun Markey fund. At Queensbury Life Church, we exist to Love Jesus, Love His Church and Love Our Community. We meet every Sunday at 10:30am in Victoria Hall for Life Church (lively worship and practical bible teaching). We also run Christianity Explored and CAP During the service there is Life Kidz, a fun Money courses. packed Sunday School for 6-11 year olds and For more information and to get in touch Life Totz for the under 6’s. find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/ Every Monday night 7-8pm is a prayer QueensburyLifeChurch/ meeting (Victoria Hall). On Tuesday & This year is our 100th anniversary, perhaps Wednesday nights, Life Group’s happen in more on that in February’s edition! various locations in and around Queensbury. Mark Chenery | Pastor

Jesus is for life not just for Christmas By Mark Chenery Well, I’m guessing your decorations are back forgives sins and raises the dead? in the loft, the diet has started (possibly Their conclusion was that Jesus is God and several times), New Year resolutions are they worshipped him. already compromised and the season of Jesus is God WITH us. He came in flesh so that ‘goodwill to men’ is a fading feeling. we could have a personal relationship with However, Christmas is not just for a season. him. Having an ‘experience of God’ is quite Rather, the coming of Jesus, who is called different to living life WITH God. But that’s Emmanuel, is good news in every season of precisely why Jesus came, to demonstrate life. Why? Because Emmanuel means ‘GOD his love for us, forgive our sins and reunite us with us’. Christmas is about the Son of God WITH God. who entered Mary’s womb and ‘put on flesh’ Jesus is God with US. God wants to be with all and lived amongst us. Jesus is fully God, fully of US without exception, but only those who man. The disciples who witnessed his life humbly accept Jesus as his Son will know the and death, struggled with that concept and eternal life that Jesus gives. frequently asked, “who is this man….” that the wind and waves obey, that heals sickness, Happy New Year and have a blessed 2016!

18 To advertise in the Queensbury Directory call Neil on: 01274 447315 or email: [email protected] Supported Charity for 2016 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Thornton & Queensbury Directory The Donkey Sanctuary assisted therapy sessions a year. Through these projects in the UK and overseas we The Donkey Sanctuary was founded in improve the lives of children and adults with 1969 by Dr Elisabeth Svendsen, MBE. She additional needs immeasurably. dedicated her life to champion donkeys, and it is through her devotion that the Sanctuary Our donkeys also benefit from the stimulation grew to be the international charity it is and contact that comes from interaction with today. children and adults. Sadly Dr Svendsen passed away in 2011 but The children who attend the centres have her memory lives on in our work, as does a wide range of additional needs and her eternal motto that, in everything we do, disabilities and may have difficulties with donkeys will always come first, second and physical, social or behavioural interactions. third. Our donkeys help children achieve success on each of their journeys through social and During the last 45 years, we have made a physical achievements. If you know someone profound difference to the lives of donkeys who would benefit, then call the team on and people all over the world. This is down 0113 261 9249. For more information visit to the drive and belief of our wonderful their website: thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk Founder and all of our supporters for your devotion and continued support. Next month we will announce our second selected charity that we will be supporting The charity gives over 50,000 donkey during 2016.

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Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 21 A SELECTION OF NEWS FROM 19th CENTURY NEWSPAPERS

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11th February 1875: Bradford Observer Major Ormsby stated that the defendant was ‘Extraordinary robbery near Queensbury’ in charge of the shaft in connection with the On Saturday afternoon a well-dressed man, Beggarington tunnel, near Queensbury, on named Barney Kelly, arrived at the Malt the Halifax, Bradford and Thornton line, now Shovel Inn, Ambler Thorn, Queensbury, and in course of construction. This was about inquired for lodgings, stating that be had midnight on Friday, and he was drunk. One lately come from America and was going of the managers called for a policeman, and to work at No.2 shaft on the new tunnel of the defendant was taken into custody. the Great Northern Railway. Two labourers There were five men in the shaft at the time, accompanied him from Halifax in order to and owing to the defendant being drunk they carry his trunk, which was brass bound and had a narrow escape of being killed whilst very heavy, and was left in an adjoining room ascending the shaft. Mr Storey submitted while the party spent about an hour drinking that as the defendant was not drunk in a in the tap room of the inn. They left together, public place, he could not be convicted for and the two labourers immediately returned that offence. The defendant was discharged; for the trunk, which they were seen carrying but we understand that a summons is to be through Shibden Head about five o’clock. taken out against him under the Master and The owner on finding it gone raised an alarm, Servants Act. and applied to the neighbouring constable, but nothing was heard of the trunk until 25th March 1875: Bradford Observer early on the following Monday morning, Bone setting extraordinary when it was found rifled of its contents in a About ten o’clock yesterday morning, a field close at hand. Among the articles left labourer on the works of the Great Northern behind in the field were part of a revolver Railway at Queensbury, while unloading a and a number of bullets, a return “passage” truck on the incline at No. 4 shaft, got his foot to America, two pairs of Wellington boots, caught by a balk, and fell backwards across a green sash and harp, supposed to be the the wire rope. Several of his companions, who insignia of the Fenian brotherhood etc. ran to his assistance, finding him insensible, The owner states that the trunk originally and thinking, from the position in which contained greenbacks, and property to the he was lying, that his neck was dislocated, value of £50, and threatens the landlady immediately took hold of him by the head of the inn with an action for recovery. The and shoulders, and by main force pulled it robbers were traced as far as , back again. They state that they distinctly but have not yet been come up with. heard the bones give a loud “crick” on being replaced. He still remained unconscious, and 15th February 1875: Bradford Observer after being carried home, was attended by ‘A dangerous fellow’ the company’s doctor, Mr John Fawthrop, At the West Riding Court, Halifax, on Saturday, but revived in the course of a few hours. One Robert Bell, an engine-tenter, for whom Mr of his legs was also badly twisted and grazed Storey appeared, was charged with being by the fall. drunk whilst at work on the previous day.

22 Please send us your stories & photos. Our readers love reading about the history of our local area. If you live in and around Queensbury and have a story to share, please email us at: [email protected] or take your stories and photographs to the Queensbury Post Office for our collection. Please address your envelope to: The Editor of the Queensbury Directory. Also include your address clearly, so we can return your photos. 24 To advertise in the Queensbury Directory call Neil on: 01274 447315 or email: [email protected] What’s On If you would like your organisation or club to feature here email: [email protected] QUEENSBURY COMMUNITY PROGRAMME term times. There are many adult courses available, call Messy Church - first Sunday of each month, in and pick up their NEW YEAR course list. 11:30am to 1pm. Crafts, Bible Stories and QCP, The Bank, 38 High Street, Queensbury singing, with a light lunch provided. Tel: 01274 816748 Family Service - A service for all the family with Bible story, lively songs and prayers. QCHAP Every third Sunday at 9:45am. Duration: Annual General Meeting 45mins. Everyone is welcome. (Please note: Saturday 9 January 2016 at 12:30 pm - 2:00 no Holy Communion) pm in the Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue. For more information please email: The agenda will be posted on the QCHAP [email protected] Facebook page. Bell Ringers Group - Meet Saturdays. For info QUEENSBURY PERFORMING ARTS text or leave a message on: 07914 808965 Pantomime CANBE’S - Children with Additional Needs 10th, 11th & 12th March 2016 & Befriending Support Queensbury School, Deanstones Lane. Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each QUEENSBURY 1940’S DAY month at 10 - 11.30am Saturday 18th June 2016 At the Jungle Junction, Black Dyke Mills. Take a trip down memory lane. For more info call: 01274 432690 Chapel Street, Queensbury Website: www.canbes.talktalk.net QUEENSBURY WARD MEETING QUEENSBURY FUN DAY 9th February 2016: 7pm. At Holy Trinity Saturday 9th July 2016 Church. Ward meetings provide an Organisers from the Queensbury Life Church opportunity for you to have your say and are getting ready for another amazing year. meet your local councillors. It is also a good Queensbury School, Deanstones Lane. meeting for news & what’s on in the village. BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE RSPB ( & Bradford Group) Makers Market Friday 8th January Saturday 30th January at 10am to 4pm “Inspired by Birds - birds and music” by Featuring card-making & poetry workshops. Tom McKinney. Tom will demonstrate how Come and design a unique Valentine card listening to music and listening to birds complete with your verse! FREE ENTRY need not be mutually exclusive, and how a Evening music - a showcase of local talent full appreciation of bird sound can hugely headlining the popular folk trio ‘PLAY FOR enhance our enjoyment of birds. ALE’. Doors open at 7pm. Wrap up warm and At The Kirkgate Centre, 39a Kirkgate, Shipley, bring your own drinks. West Yorkshire, BD18 3EH. Time: 7:30pm HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, QUEENSBURY £3.00 (children free) for members and non Farewell Service for Rev Sue Shrine members. For further information call us on: 24th January 2016: 9:45am, followed by a 01274 582078 or email: abrspb@blueyonder. light lunch. co.uk or see our website: www.rspb.org.uk/ Free Tea & Toast - Last Thursday of every groups/airedaleandbradford month at 10am. Knit & Natter - Second and fourth Tuesdays CLAYTON GOSPEL HALL 10am - 12noon. Knitting garments for the First Sunday of every month homeless. A BSL Signed Evening Worship Service for Toddler Tent - Pre school sing and play the deaf or hard of hearing community at session every Monday from 9:30am during 6:30pm. All welcome.

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Thornton Cricket Club - Beer Festival Charlotte Great and Small 8th 9th 10th April 2016 Exhibition curated by Tracy Chevalier In association with Ossett Brewery 1st February 2016 - 1st January 2017 10am - 5pm St Paul’s AODS Brontë Parsonage Museum, . Presents ‘The King and I’ at St George’s Hall, January 26th - 30th. Evenings at 7.15 pm with Halifax Charity Gala 2016 a Saturday Matinee at 2.15 pm. Saturday 11th June 2016 Come along and support this wonderful Watch the procession snake its way through group as they transport you to the land of Halifax Town centre then enjoy all the usual Bangkok. fun of the fair on the gala ground. For Tickets please call: 01274 432000 / 07783 Manor Heath Park, Halifax, West Yorkshire 802342 or email: [email protected] HX3 0BJ Jack and the Beanstalk Batley Pop-Up Vintage Fair Showing until Sunday 24th Jan 2016 Saturday 28th May 2016 The Alhambra Theatre Be sure to join us and stay up to date by Box Office:01274 432000 going to the Batley Vintage Day website: www.batleyvintageday.co.uk Haworth 1940’s Weekend Free Entry 10.00am - 5.00pm Friday 13th - Sunday 15th May 2016 Market Square, Batley West Yorkshire WF17 Haworth’s Annual 1940s weekend returns, 5DA with music, dancing and entertainment over the 3 day event. Leeds Festival 2016 Haworth Village, BD22 8EF Friday 26th August 2016 Visit: www.haworth1940sweekend.co.uk Artists performing: Red Hot Chili Peppers, The 1975, Courteeners, Twenty One Pilots, Music Live Boy Better Know, Slaves, DJ Ez, Crossfaith, Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th Sep 2016 Hinds, Ratboy Bingley Music Live has firmly established Bramham Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire itself on the festival circuit. For more information visit: The Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend www.bingleymusiclive.com Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th Aug 2016 The Vintage Weekend is a 2 day rally for Film Festival Veteran, Vintage, Classic, Replica & Kit Cars, Wednesday 17th - Sunday 21st Feb 2016 Motorcycles, tractors, Commercial and With over 40 screenings across seven genres military vehicles. the third Ilkley Film Festival programme Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge, West offers more previews, more local talent and Yorkshire HX7 8EE more variety than ever before. Ilkley Town Centre , Church Street, Ilkley. & District Agricultural Show www.ilkleyfilmfestival.co.uk Saturday 3rd Sep 2016 A family show with classes including The Yorkshire Wartime Experience Horses, Show Jumping, Fur & Feather, Dogs, Friday 8th to Sunday 10th July 2016 Horticulture/Flowers, Small and Large The North’s Premier Military Vehicle & Livestock, Handicraft & Produce, Tractors, Re-enactment Event. Many Trade Stands and various attractions. For more info visit: www.ywe-event.info For further details - see website: www.keighleyshow.co.uk

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U17s training will start on Tuesday 5th January, 7pm at Thornton Grammar School all weather pitch. New players welcome, please contact Liam Ruff or Graham Hall for more details. Training will be Tuesday and Thursday at TGS, pre season games arranged for February. Liam Ruff / Head Coach: 07770 251500 Queensbury Junior ARLFC Contact Details: 8s and under: Lee Charlton | Tel: 07921 079608 U13s: Craig Scott | Tel: 07795 426071 U14s: Neil Walters | Tel: 07843 344415 U16s: Liam Ruff | Tel:07770 251500 Girls U13s: Paul | Tel: 07727 213098 or Graham | Tel: 07955 723198 Girls U15s: Alan Turner | Tel: 07779 227028 TAG rugby: Monday nights 7-8pm at Foxhill park – fun & friendly Tag rugby for over 14s – come along and get fit. Contact Paul: 07727 213098 28 To advertise in the Queensbury Directory call Neil on: 01274 447315 or email: [email protected] Sport News If you would like your team or club to feature here email: [email protected] Queensbury Runners Cycle Queensbury 2016 We are a warm, friendly and very enthusiastic Come and meet us for a drink, find out what running club who meet every week come were are up to and share your ideas. We meet rain, hail or shine. We meet at the Queensbury on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm Golf Club every Thursday at 6.45pm. in the Half Way House pub (opposite the Victoria Halls in Queensbury). Members fee £2 // Guests £1. This includes use of the showers and changing rooms Did anyone in your family get a new bike for (male & female) plus the use of the bar Christmas? We will gladly take your old bike afterwards. and add it to our loan fleet. Bikes for aged 9 - 11 especially welcome. Newcomers are very welcome indeed. We have four fully supervised different ability groups, ranging from walk/jog upwards and NO ONE gets left behind. If you are reading this and fancy giving it a try, please do come along, you will be made very welcome. We suggest coming along a few times and trying us out before you actually sign up and become a full member to see if we are the right club for you. Next meeting: Tuesday 19th January 2016 Events planned so far. For more details visit: www.cyclequeensbury.org.uk or www. facebook.com/groups/cyclequeensbury Easter ‘Learn to Ride’ sessions Tues 5th April & Wed 6th April 2016 Ditch the stabilisers in an hour and a quarter! A series of sessions run at Shibden Head Primary Academy. Bookings will be DONT ASK organised via the local Primary Schools. Easter Egg Hunt ME WHY I Thursday 31st March On the Great Northern Railway trail. RUN... Family Fun Rides Day Sunday 15th May ASK A repeat of this very popular annual event on the Great Northern Railway Trail. YOURSELF York Cycle Rally WHY YOU 18th – 19th June 2016 Join hundreds of cyclists camping on DON’T! Knavesmire racecourse, taking part in family rides and activities.

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