Issue 14 June 2015

Pimms, Pate & Pearls Evening

he Institute was formed in TJanuary 1962 and we still have one of the original members, Mrs. Gladys Grimes.The Institute is part of the West Yorkshire Federation of Women's Institutes (WYFWI), which in turn is part of the National Federation of Women's Institutes don’t know about you but I really developer had bought the field (NFWI). Ilike living in New Farnley. I moved on an Option, as a precursor to Meetings are held on the first here with my family in 1976 when I obtaining planning permission to Monday in the month (except was in my late teens and, despite build over 130 houses on the site. January) and commence at 7.30pm. the appalling winter, I loved it right Knowing an urgent response was Members get together to listen to away. needed to prevent this from an array of interesting speakers, New Farnley is a great place to happening, we leafleted local take part in hands-on sessions with live, we look down on Leeds City residents, quickly held a meeting, Centre – just a few minutes away. and formed The New Farnley experienced crafts people and Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Residents Association . There generally swap ideas and chat with and Halifax are all on our doorstep followed a campaign of telephone like-minded people. During the despite that our lovely village sits in calls and emails by local residents year we hold Easter and Christmas the middle of an island of green. to the Leaders of Leeds City Coun - coffee mornings to raise funds and Parts of the original village still cil, MP Rachel Reeves, and local our Christmas party and faith remain with small, newer develop - Councillors. Following a fast supper is always an enjoyable end ments slotted easily alongside, and response by Rachel Reeves and of year celebration. We have a somehow that works. What I really Peter Gruen, the Deputy Leader of couple of statutory meetings, love though is the sense of commu - Leeds City Council, a Temporary which are part of the constitution nity and belonging. Walk down any Tree Preservation Order was placed of the Institute and there is an street, visit the Co-op, the fish and on the field. Since then, we’ve array of activities available to enjoy chip shop, or pop into the Wood - worked hard to convince the Coun - which are organised by the WYFWI. cock for a drink and there’s always cil that a housing development a friendly smile and a ‘hello’. People would be unsuitable on this site. are friendly here – welcoming. I Working together, we, the don’t know how many times friends residents, made a difference. Leeds have come to visit and have said City Council, in the new Site how much they’d love to live here. Allocations plan, has designated Those of us who do live here are the field a Protected Area of Search lucky. (PAS Land) as they too believe the The thought of loosing that site to be unsuitable for building;

m sense of community, that village the builder will no longer be going o identity, is worrying. It’s not just ahead with the development. o

R we, the residents who see New I think that by working together z i Farnley as a great place to live; (and with the invaluable help of L

developers see it too and consider former Councillor John Hardy) we As 2015 is the Centenary of the y b it the perfect place for new housing achieved a great deal and deserve Women's Institute there are many

d developments – developments that to give ourselves a pat on the back. national celebrations over the e c would destroy that sense of We need to look to the future coming months and we here at u

d community which makes the area now and find a way to preserve the New Farnley will be holding our o

r so special. land, and the wildlife it supports, own event in September. p

Last July I came home from work from any further attempts at devel - We are always looking for new d

n to discover that the field bordered opment. I think that by working to - members so, if anyone out there is a by Low Moorside, Castle Ings and gether, as a community, we can find interested, come along and join us d e Whitehall Road, had been ploughed a way to do that. one evening. You never know you n up and the Company who had done Pat Fletcher g might enjoy yourself and decide i s this planned to return to clear the (Chair of Residents Association) become a member!" e trees and hedgerows - as a housing D

New Farnley Vision Group Supporting the Community - www.cwnf.btck.co.uk/ 1 Tree at the Community Centre). New Farnley in Bloom Thank you to Roger and Jean for spending time in rescueing the tree he New Farnley In Bloom group by re-planting it. hope you have enjoyed the T The NFIB continue to work in splendid display from all the partnership with Parks and Country - planters situated around New side, and we would like to say thank Farnley. you to Chris Hodgson, who is now The group have met several times the local officer responsible for our since the last newsletter, planting parks. We asked Chris to replace wallflowers and pansies in the some of the posts and hedges on planters; they have been quite Low Moor Side Lane into the park, and we hope to have a meeting delightful. as the previous ones had been shortly to discuss ideas. removed and the gap was getting Thank you to all the the volunteer used as an access into the park. members of the New Farnley In We also continue to work closely Bloom - Ron, Jose, Jean, Steve, with Jason Singh from Street Scene, Roger, Linda, Ailsa, Jenny, who has removed a vast amount of Christine and Maggie. litter around the village including The group will next meet at the Lawns Lane school footpath, White - Lancasterian School Room, Friday hall Road, Low Moor Side Lane and 5th June at 10.00am, (preparation Back Lane. for summer planting) Monday 8th The group has also been success - June at 10.00am (summer planting). ful in securing some funding to put We would like to invite any two benches down Back Lane. The residents to come along and join in Easter in New Farnley has been location was suggested by some the fun. beautiful with thousands of Here are some photographs from daffodils all around the village, around New Farnley. planted by numerous local groups, Further enquiries please ring including the New Farnley In Bloom, either Christine or Maggie. New Farnley Community Centre, Vision Group, Bowling Green, St James Church, Woodcock, and children, from as long ago as twenty years. Having been successful in members from the local walking obtaining funding the New Farnley groups, hopefully the work will be Community Centre and Lancaster - completed for the summer. ian School Room now have commu - We have also been approached by nity Christmas Trees (it was one of our local businesses who disappointing to hear that someone would like to work in partnership had tried to remove the Christmas with the group which is fantastic, Sally’s Charity Work connections with this charity, as, 23 Community Worker ally Chocholko has achieved 25 years ago she was fitted with a years of raising thousands of pacemaker, and is due to have her S 4th fitted she always refers to the s a community pounds for her “Take Heart” charity, worker it is so she has been competing in the charity as “My Lovely Charity”. A Well Done Sally – keep up the good to see so may Annual Charity Walk every year and people involved in on the finishing line she has good work. (photo shows Sally with some of her knitting). the community of collected her medal; all 25 of them. New Farnley. It is Sally has previously done this often difficult to get walk each year with her friend local people to Marianne Gacesa, but sadly come to meetings, Marianne passed away last year: so it was good to However those who sponsored see so many people Marianne chose to sponsor Sally, to at the new Resi - continue the support which was dents’ group meeting in the village. very touching to Sally and she was Sometimes, people want things very pleased to have raised a total done for them without any involve - of £750.00. ment on their part, but this was not She also knits scarves, gloves, the case. Well done to all who took hats etc, to support the charity and the time out to come and have their they are donated for the Christmas say. I look forward to working with all the different groups to draw held each year. She has cho - make New Farnley an even better sen to support this particular char - place to live. ity as a thank ‘you’ for all the help John Hardy, Community Worker and kindness they showed when 0113 2174838 - 0771 7376480 they were looking after her late hus - http://www.facebook.com/johnfarn - band. Sally, herself has personal leywortley 2 New Farnley Vision Group Supporting the Community - www.cwnf.btck.co.uk/ The Vision Group street signs cleaned and repaired What’s On Guide including Walsh Lane, West End and The NFVG website has up to date ince the group was established Castle Ings Drive events and activities to view at:- Sin 2006 the group’s aims have Regular contact with Street Scene www.cwnf.btck.co.uk been- To promote the protection, to have rubbish removed, which Community Centre conservation and enhancement of has included dumping on the the heritage, history and local school footpath on Lawns Lane, Regular Events: environment of New Farnley and its dumping of asbestos adjacent to St Pre-School Group Monday -Wed and Fri mornings 10.15 -12.00 surroundings: To help improve the Michael’s, Back Lane, Low Moor Jelly Tots - Tuesday 10.15-11.30am £2 public facilities and resources of Side Lane and other areas. Beavers - Wednesday 6.00 - 7.30pm New Farnley; To increase public The group has made positive Bingo - Wednesday 8.00 - 10.00pm awareness regarding future devel - Sequence Dance - Wed - 2.00-4.00pm links with the PCSO’s including the Happy Circle - Thur - 2.00 - 4.00pm opments in New Farnley; To sup - Wildlife Officer. Arts & Crafts - Thur 8.00 - 10.00pm port other community groups in The group would like to say Quiz Night - Bar opens at 8.30pm quiz starts New Farnley who are sympathetic at 10.00pm thank you once again to all those Bingo - Sun - 8.45pm to the aims of the NFVG; To repre - residents, businesses and local sent the interestsof all residents services that continually work in Lancasterian School Hall living in New Farnley and its partnership with the Vision Group. The Annual Sumer Fete - will be held on Sat. surrounding areas; To work for We would also like to thank 4th July 2.00pm to 4.00pm this will include - improvements in the area, to those residents who have contacted Stalls, Cream Scones, Tea & Coffee, BBQ increase community spirit, to pro - Burgers & Sausages, Bric-a-Brac, Tombola, various group members to raise plus much more. So put this in your diary and vide social activities for all sections concerns about their area; come along and enjoy the afternoon. of the community and to promote a However, the group would like to Regular Events: healthy environment; To encourage Gardening Club - Second Mon in the month encourage residents to use the at 7.00pm the participation of all residents in contact numbers listed in this Women’s Institute - first Mon in the month, the area in a way that promotes newsletter if they have specific 7.00 to 7.30pm equal opportunities and opposes concerns. Trustees Meetings - third Mon in the month 7.30pm onwards racism, sexism and other forms of Thank you - New Farnley Vision Group discrimination. St James Church Over the years the NFVG Fish & Chips Regular Events: Members have worked hard in Holy Communion - 1st and 4th (5th if there is numerous ways to achieve the he village ‘chippy” is under new one) Sun 11.00am. aims. ownership; Stewart and Alison Family Service - 2nd Sun11.00am T Yoga classes - Mon 7.00pm The NFVG Members along with Craven have taken over and it is Karate - Tues 7.00pm local residents and businesses now known as Craven’s Traditional Zumba - Tues 10,00 - 11.00am within New Farnley, achieved the Fish & Chips. They have refurbished Gentle chair-based excercise suitable for older the premises and altered their people - Wed 2.00pm adoption of the Planning Supple - Cubs age 8 -10 at 6.15 to 7.45pm (term time) mentary Document ‘The New Farn - openning hours and are happy to - Wed ley Village Design Statement’. This take your orders. The opening Scouts age 10 - 14 at 8.00 to 9.30pm (term document is really important and times are: Monday, Tuesday closed, time) - Wednesday Coffee Morning - Thur 10.30am any proposed planning applications Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Children’s Dance School - Thur 5.30 - 6.00pm should refer to this document. Lunch 11.30 - 1.30 Evening 4.30 - (from 3 years and over) Examples where the document 7.30 Saturday Lunch 11.30 - 2.00, Zumba Dance/Excerise Thurs 8.00 - 9.00pm has already been consulted have Evening closed. So why don’t you Information For Local Residents been; proposed planning on Castle call in say ‘hello’ and order your Ings/Low Moor Side Lane, Wind meal of Fish & Chips. ontact details and functions of Turbine Harper’s Farm and Wood - Cdifferent teams and services cock Farm (Back Lane) they provide within West Outer West Area of Leeds. We initiated the Flower In Bloom, Environmental Action Team: which has improved the local Deals with cleansing of the streets, environment as many residents removing litter, fly tipping, waste in said they would like more colour in gardens, commercial waste from the area. businesses, bonfires, drainage is - New bins have been provided sues, abandoned vehicles, graffiti around the village and Back Lane. removal, lost dogs and respond to We have also requested bins for the dangerous dog reports. They also school footpath on Lawns Lane the enforce environmental crime and Bus Stop opposite Bolton’s Garage take action against offenders. Charity Fundraiser Tel: 0113 222 4406 and Nan Win Woods. Email:[email protected] We initiated the landscaping to the At the Communicity Centre on:- Pest Control Unit: Provide rear of Farnley Hall Park; We have Saturday 23rd May saw the arrival of services in homes and businesses, often mentioned the speed limit ladies dressed in their PJ’s to support dealing with rats, mice, wasps, fleas around the Village including Cancer Research. It was a fabulous and other insect pests. Whitehall Road. evening with music, dancing, fun and Tel: 0113 222 4406 The group has regularly con - possibly some sore heads on Sunday. Email: [email protected] tacted and had meetings with local However, thanks to your generosity, we Environmental Health: Inspect Services to address issues to do have raised £884.25 for the charity. A food businesses and investigate very big THANKYOU to everyone who with dog fouling and issues that complaints about food and food supported the night and all the volun - premises, as well as investigating residents have raised over horse teers who helped with setting up and incidents of food poisoning. riders using footpaths and ginnels. the food - it really was a great night, Tel: 0113 222 4406 Contact has been made to have heres to the next one. Email: [email protected] New Farnley Vision Group Supporting the Community - www.cwnf.btck.co.uk/ 33 NF Cricket Club The Woodcock ver the last 6 months there have ell, after a very successful Obeen a lot of changes at the Wseason last year in which the Woodcock; there are plenty of first team finished fifth in their very exciting things happening and more TOTS FOOTBALL first season in the top flight of the to come over the next few months Bradford League, which is amongst for you to keep your eyes out for. the highest standard of cricket in Myself and my team are pulling out ew football programme we are the country. The second team won all the stops to make sure your Ndelivering in New Farnley. Our their League and reached the final Local, a pub to be proud of, - from programme is open to children of the cup. family fun days to charity fundrais - aged between 4 and 6 years old and ers, our brand new menu and will take place at 'The Farnley upcoming refurbishment. Academy'. The sessions will start on We now serve food from 9AM till the 16th May and will run every 10PM and offer an amazing value Sunday. We are offering parents the breakfast from just £2.49. We also opportunity to bring their child for have food deals everyday, such as free for the first session so they can Monday, where kids eat for £1 when try it out before committing further. purchased with an adult meal and Our Tots Football programme is Thursday, which is Grill day. You open to all children aged between 4 can enjoy one of our Mixed Grills or and 6 years old. Our aim is to Juicy Rib-Eye Steaks whilst taking develop the footballing skills part in our Thursday night digital required for children to begin to quiz. Having BT and SKY Sports embark on their footballing journey. means you can watch all your Each programme is tailored to each favourite sporting events live on our child's individual needs, however, big screens whilst enjoying a pint of our coaching philosophy and beliefs our Cask Marque quality ale, a beer remain the same throughout. Once This year the bar has been raised or wine from our wide selection, or a player has graduated from our ever higher with the prospect of the one of our premium spirits. tots programme they will have the League being accredited next year If you haven't already, why not option to represent 'West Leeds JFC'. as a Premier League and one of call in and see just what we have to Football is best when players are only four in the county. This means offer at your Big Hearted Local having fun and on the ball; we that to be in this League, standards Tina and the team strongly believe children develop of the ground and of the team have more efficiently when 'learning to improve considerably. through play'. This means every We have started quite well with session is designed so children are the first team mid-table and still learning something new whilst in both cups. The second team are having as much fun as possible. top of their League but, unfortu - Children will remain engaged nately, out of the cups. throughout all sessions ,either men - John Baldwin tally or physically, meaning we avoid long lines of bored children! Community First Funding All of our sessions are lead by Police Horse Watch fully qualified FA and/or Uefa e would like to say a very big licenced coaches, who have a Wthank you to all the local ello there, my name is Gareth passion for football but also a groups within New Farnley who Poole; I am the Horsewatch desire to work with and develop have been successful in obtaining H liason officer for North West Leeds young people. small grants which have helped im - covering Farnley. Firstly, I will visit Should anyone be interested please prove the local area and amenities. the local livery yards and advise contact Tom Leeming:- Some of these have been. them of the possible offences they E: [email protected] St James’s Church are committing by riding their M: 0790 4634 666 – the refurbishment of a new kitchen and toilets. Scouts – new horses on the pavement. I antici - m

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of New Farnley and inspecting from y Maggie Thompson received funding from the War b Memorial Trust) time to time; however, if there is a (Co-ordinator) Tel: 2854219 d - New Farnley In Bloom – planters problem, please contact me - PCSO e Jenny Jamieson (Treasurer) c around the village with seasonal 592 Poole, Pudsey NPT email u Tel: 2853536 gareth.poole@westyorkshire,pnn. d planting. Lancasterian School Room o Steve Fletcher (Chair) r

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Christine Edmunds These are just a few examples of a in improving the village, we (Secretary) Tel: 2852453 how the Community First Funding d has helped improve New Farnley. would like new volunteers to e Liz Room (Designer & Editor) join the Vision Group. If you are n g On behalf of the residents of New i Tel: 2799966 interested please contact one of s Farnley - Thank you the members. e D

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