Dear Reader 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. 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All advertising is subject to the editor’s discretion, nor does any advertisement constitute a recommendation. The Queensbury Directory Sport News 28 also takes no responsibility for claims made by any advertisements in the publication. ©2016 Queensbury Directory Please mention the Queensbury Directory when responding to adverts 3 From Our Inbox Email: [email protected] Facebook: Thornton & Queensbury Directory Hello Neil, Venue has big plans to host many more I would like to bring to the attention of events, which include live music gigs, your readers, that the Community Chest for craft fairs, exhibitions, fun workshops and Bradford South funding applications closing community group activities. Dedicated to date is 29th February 2016. preserving Queensbury’s rich heritage, Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue has transformed Applications will be considered to assist a floor in Black Dyke Mills, the historically community based leisure/cultural activities famous wool mill, which put Queensbury that will be of benefit to the community, on the international industrial map, by and where the activity could not go ahead reopening the doors for the local community without financial assistance. to enjoy and celebrate. If you are a community group or organisation Tom Woollard and would like a little financial support for your next community event, visit the council Hi Neil, website for more details. www.bradford.gov. I’ve lived in Queensbury for over thirty years uk and click on Community Grants or you can now and am really enjoying the wide range call me on: 07527 219800. of activities currently on offer. Cllr Lisa Carmody - Queensbury I’m a member of Queensbury Singers, our non-auditioned choir, and Queensbury Running Club, which offers five groups Hi Neil, running (or running and walking) at different The recent gig at the Black Dyke Mills paces. Heritage Venue in Queensbury was amazing. I’m delighted that there are now live music The performers were a band called Bric- events, a great café and craft events at the A-Brac (A foot-stomping young folk band Black Dyke Mill. playing traditional and original music). Christmas got off to a great start with the Featuring local singer/songwriter Bella annual Black Dyke Band performance at Holy Gaffney, who brought a warm and energetic Trinity and then Bric-a-Brac at The Black Dyke festive cheer to a wild & windy winter night. Venue. Many people don’t seem aware that some of these events are happening, so this directory offers another source of event information. Thank you. Karol Whettlock 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 City 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.