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Dear Reader
ON THE COVER:
“All Saints’ Church, Bingley”
Summer Photo Competition Winner
from 2015. The annual photo
competition launches this month.
For details see page 12.
Cover photo by: Mel Crossley
We currently produce over 5000
copies each month, which are
delivered FREE in Thornton and
surrounding areas.
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support of local businesses who
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Editor: Neil Bird
Tel: 01274 447315
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.thorntondirectory.co.uk
Last Year we held our first ever
photo competition for our
readers to win a professional
32GB SD card for their
camera. The competition is
a fun and rewarding way to
encourage people to take
notice, appreciate their
surroundings and capture a
moment in a photograph.
The winner out of almost 50
entries, pictured on the cover
of this month’s issue, was Mel
Crossley with her photo of All
Saints’ Church, Bingley.
The judging panel from the
Bradford Camera Club are
ready for a healthy debate/
judging session to pick
this years winner. The prize
this year again is to see the
winning photo on the cover
of the Thornton Directory
and also win a 32GB SD
Card. This year’s SD card is a
blisteringly fast professional
grade card with a write
speed of 150mb per second.
Last year the write speed was
600x, this year its 1000x.
This past month I have been
doing some online learning.
We are never too old to learn
new skills. For me, I’m learning
to play the guitar. The tips
of my fingers are stinging
and the stretching exercises
are really hurting my hand.
But the more I practice, the
better I’m getting. I’m never
going to learn to play in a
matter of weeks, it’s going
to take a long time, but I’m
enjoying the challenge.
I remember a quote that
said ‘learn something new
everyday’ and the age old
classic ‘everyday is a school
day’. What are you learning
more about at the moment?
This month I’m honoured
to be able to launch a third
publication for a community
group. You can read more on
this in the local news on pg8.
Enjoy this month’s issue.
Contents
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From Our Inbox
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Local News 6
Community Updates
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Local History
10, 28
What’s On
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Sport News
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Please mention the Thornton Directory when responding to adverts
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From Our Inbox
Email: [email protected] Facebook: Thornton & Queensbury Directory
Hi Neil,
Can we bring it to the attention of readers
that if a bonfire in a residential area is causing
a nuisance the Council can intervene. Both
myself and my children suffer from asthma
and in summer we find it hard with breathing
when the pollen levels are high. Breathing in
smoke from fires only makes this worse.
J. Dobson Thirkill, Thornton resident
Editor: Any kind of bonfire could harm the
environment and be bad for our health.
But it is not against the law to have the
occasional garden bonfire. However, under
the Environmental Protection Act 1990, it is
an offence to cause a statutory nuisance. This
includes smoke, fumes or gases “emitted from
premises so as to be prejudicial to health or a
nuisance”. This can include nuisance created
by bonfires. The council do have good
practice guidelines on their website:
www.bit.ly/1s1BbGd
Alternatively to report a bonfire that is causing
a nuisance go to: www.bit.ly/1WI9Vcj
Dear Readers,
I would like to thank everyone who bought
plants from me in aid of Martin House
children’s hospice. I will let you all know how
much I raised in July’s Thornton Directory
I’m now getting ready to start organising
my Christmas fair in aid of Martin House
children’s hospice but I am looking for a
new venue because the Great Northern has
closed if anyone knows of a possible venue
please email me: [email protected]
Many thanks,
Joe Kemp
Editor: Hi Joe, when you have some details
for the Christmas Fair, get in touch and we’ll
sort out the poster design for you. As for a
new venue, hopefully someone reading this
gets in touch with you with suggestions of a
suitable venue.
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Hello Neil,
Can anything be done about the graffiti
in the local park. Awareness at least in the
directory. It’s all over all of the equipment
and even my 4 year old can read a lot of it
and said it made her sad and asked me if it
was a ‘naughty park’ and if it was ‘safe’.
Natalie Rees
Editor: The photos you sent were obscene
and sad to see. They were passed on to Cllr
Richard Dunbar for his immediate attention.
Within a week this was cleaned off. Let’s
hope this sends the message that our park
is important to us and damage won’t be
tolerated.
Get in touch and get in print.
Tell me your views, your news or if you
have any questions, I’d love to hear from
you.
Email / Facebook details above.
Or you can drop off your letter at The
Post Office on Kipping Lane.
Please mark the envelope clearly for the
attention of;
The Thornton Directory.
To advertise in the Thornton Directory call Neil on 01274 447315 or email [email protected]
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Local News
EU REFERENDUM | 23rd June 2016
With the EU Referendum fast approaching,
making an informed decision to vote has
never been more important. The question
voters will be asked is: Should the United
Kingdom remain a member of the European
Union or leave the European Union?
are not significant to make any kind of
impact, they are not legally binding and the
European Courts will likely backtrack on any
negotiated deal.
Each campaign has just £7m for their
campaign material, free mailshot to British
homes, TV broadcasts and additional public
funds in the run up to the referendum.
The main arguments for and against staying
in the EU include, immigration, crime, trade,
law, jobs and influence. The campaign
groups provide opposite arguments.
To help make an informed decision visit the
two official campaign sites:
Britain Stronger in Europe
http://www.strongerin.co.uk
Vote Leave, Take Control
http://www.voteleavetakecontrol.org
Two campaign groups have been set
up and will provide every household
with information for and against our EU
membership.
Britain Stronger in Europe has been chosen
as the official Remain campaign, led by
former M&S head Stuart Rose. The campaign
is being reinforced by political and business
leaders such as David Cameron, George
Osbourne and Theresa May, and from the
business world the likes of Sir Richard
Branson and Baroness Karren Brady who
say leaving Europe will only take us back
50 years and diminish Britain’s influence of
World affairs.
Vote Leave has been chosen as the official
Leave campaign with a strong headline of
‘invest in the NHS’ is being led by Former
London Lord Mayor, Boris Johnson. Backed
by the likes of Michael Gove, Iain Duncan
Smith and Chris Grayling. They claim that
the negotiated terms by David Cameron
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Local News
GREENMOOR COMMUNITY NEWS
It’s an honour to be working on a third
publication, this time working alongside
the dedicated volunteers of Greenmoor Big
Local as their designer and advisor.
This project has been funded by Greenmoor
Big Local who recently hosted the launch
event at the Khidmat Centre on Spencer
Road, Bradford, where Mr Kantilal Mistry,
Optician at K.S. Opticians was invited to
officially launch the first ever issue.
family not as a ‘sister publication’ but more
like a ‘cousin’ to Thornton & Queensbury
Directories.
If you want to find out more about what
goes on in the Lidget Green and Scholemoor
communities of Bradford, visit the website
and download a copy:
www.greenmoor.org.uk
Greenmoor Community News is dedicated
to the sharing of local community news and
businesses for Lidget Green and Scholemoor
residents.
Mazhar Ellahi, Editor said “As well as being a
business directory resource, we also have a
great team of community contributors who
will help us to keep up to date with local
news each month. If you are involved in a
community group in the Greenmoor area
or know of any upcoming events, please get
in touch. The Greenmoor Community News
will be published quarterly to start with
and contains local business advertisements,
community news and local interest articles.
It is this local interest in the directory which
makes it an effective way for local businesses
to connect with local people.”
The Greenmoor Community News joins the
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The Thornton Flyer ~ By Lynn Wardman
In 1991, ten years after the Thornton Flyer,
a new directory was launched. The 14 page
text magazine for 30p was sponsored by local
business adverts and kindly printed by K.J.
Abrahams on Green Lane. Useful information
about most local groups completed the
directory. Having started with nothing, Thornton
Gala in 1990 made a profit. This was shared
between several local groups, a family
made homeless by fire and a float towards
the 1991 festival. Carnival Queen was Sarah
Smith. South Square – the dilapidated stone
workers cottages restored in 1985 had
created a Community Arts & Craft Centre
with gallery, craft shop and vegetarian cafe.
Brontë birthplace – recently restored, hoped
to attract more tourists. Bringing home
the Brontës – part of Bradford Festival in
September. A re-enactment of the Brontës’
6.5 mile journey to Haworth reversed to
end at Thornton. Actors invited community
groups to walk or ride the route on carts,
stopping to celebrate in villages along the
way. ‘Thornton Association for the Elderly’
kept a register for volunteers to keep a
friendly eye on those aged 65+ living
between the Tyke and Brown Cow. Collection
boxes in pubs and shops helped provide Coop Christmas gift vouchers for those listed.
Derby & Joan club met at the community
centre with Hilda Sanders. Thornton Bowling
Green and Tennis Courts – hired bowls at
70p for an hour of exercise and company.
Senior wayfarers offered the retired a 5 mile
walk each week to keep fit and make friends.
Branwell House Film Group - in existence
for 12 years, (started as a camera and cine
club) had their own small cinema and now
included video films.
Thornton Players - treading the boards since
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the early 70’s had won a cup in the Bradford
Festival. Productions were normally held at
the Church Hall (St James). British Legion
Thornton had 60+ members – ex-servicemen
and women creating regular meetings,
engaging in social events, fundraising for
charity and helping ex-service personnel in
difficulties. Thornton Scout Group (for boys)
at Royd Mount middle school hoped to start
a Beaver Group. Leader: Nick Mortimer. Advertisers included: Market Street traders
- K.J. Abrahams printers – letterheads
to wedding stationery; Geoff Drake
joiner & builder; John G Widdop, Bakers,
Confectioners & Caterers; Kay Kreams
buns to banquets; Forget-me-not Cards &
Gifts; Thornton Pets & Gardens; Thornton
Parsonage Restaurant, serving traditional
English fayre; Jim Nichols family butcher est.
1880; Thornton Lodge Childcare and new
after school service; C J Taylor at Thornton
Post Office for car tax & fancy goods; H
Ambler & Sons butchers & suppliers of
speciality pies. Thornton Road traders: Hilton
Ices; John Barber Shop & unisex salon; Ian
Greenwood, butcher sausages a speciality;
Thornton Village Motor Spares; South Square
Arts & Crafts Centre. At Prospect Mills: Brontë
Forge Blacksmith; Prospect Garage and Valet
Service; plus Thornton Taxis.
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Community Updates
Bradford
Camera Club
It is June, let’s hope it will be glorious and give
us plenty of opportunities to get out with our
cameras. You may also be looking forward to
that well earned summer holiday and going
to somewhere exotic. Whatever your choice,
take lots of pictures to remind you of that
“once a year day” and consider coming to
see us at The Cornerstone Centre where we
meet every Thursday evening. We will not
meet in July and August but will return on
the 8th September after your holidays. We
have planned outside location meetings
starting with Ogden Reservoir and a meal at
The Causeway Foot Inn on 2nd June, meet
for an outside location shoot then 8pm for
the meal. We then have two meetings in
the Cornerstone Centre on 9th June with a
photography quiz and then on the 16th we
will look at the 2015 PAGB (photographic
alliance of GB) prints. On the 23rd it will be
an outside meeting at Hirst Woods, meet at
7pm in the car park. To close the six months
session we will have a workshop showing
how to prepare a mini presentation. Summer
outings will be announced on our facebook:
facebook.com/Bradfordcameraclub and on
our website:
www.bradfordcameraclub.org.uk Suggestions include The Industrial Museum
and The Worth Valley Railway.
President Judy and husband Tony
recently entered prints into The Yorkshire
Photographic Union Exhibition and two of
these are shown here. Indian girl weaving
baskets and a Palace Guard Jaipur, received 9
and 10 marks out of a possible 15. There were
over 1,200 prints submitted from camera
clubs throughout Yorkshire, so we shouldn’t
feel too bad at not having a high enough
score to be selected. That’s photography and
judges for you!! It is what camera clubs are
all about, learning techniques and entering
competitions as well as having fun with your
camera.
Neil of the Thornton Directory will be holding
his Summer Photo Competition where we
get to be the judges of your submitted
photos. We are looking forward to deciding
the winner and encourage all readers to take
a picture of their ‘Day out in Yorkshire’. Details
for the competition and what you could win
are on the left.
Happy picture taking ! Tony Caunt
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Community Updates
Thornton’s New Councillor
Labour Councillors Richard Dunbar and
Sue Duffy were celebrating after hearing
the results that announced an all labour
councillor team for the area with Bev
Mullaney getting elected.
Bev said “After a very successful campaign
I would like to take this opportunity to
thank everyone for their support, honesty
and challenge. I have lived and worked
in the ward for almost forty years. I have
been a community activist involved in
many campaigns. As well as volunteering
for a variety of projects I am also managing
director of Childsplay Neighbourhood
Nursery, employing 25 local residents.
I am active and highly motivated and will
do my best to ensure all residents have a
voice and can build a better quality of life for
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themselves and their families.
I look forward to working with you,
representing you and carrying on the good
work started by Richard & Sue.”
Bev will work alongside Councillors Richard
Dunbar and Sue Duffy for Thornton, Allerton
& Sandy Lane.
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Community Updates
Thornton Singers
It’s not many choirs who can boast they
have their own dedicated photographer but
Thornton Singers definitely can. Tony Caunt
has long been a supporter of our choir and
for the past few years has kindly agreed to
photograph us on many occasions. These
pictures have been invaluable to our choir
for publicity purposes, for us as individuals
and we are extremely grateful to him for
them.
We would love to see you at our Summer
Concerts. Saturday 18th June, St Andrews,
Undercliffe, featuring soloist Geoff Collier
and a Ukulele duo. It starts at 7pm with
tickets costing £8. Wednesday 22nd June at
Haworth Road Methodist Church, featuring
Keelham Primary School choir, 7pm, tickets
£7 with proceeds helping towards the cost of
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IT equipment for the school.
Tickets are available from choir members,
by calling: 07503 956560 or via email at:
[email protected]
We rehearse every Wednesday from 7.30pm
at Haworth Road Methodist Church in
Bradford. All singers are welcome. If you
think we can help you raise funds for your
school, charity or church, please contact us
on the above number.
Community Updates
Thornton Antiquarians
Thornton Antiquarians will be holding their
Annual Open Day at the Methodist Church
Hall on Saturday June 25th from 11am until
4pm, with refreshments available. The theme
this year is covering all aspects of Thornton
History.
A very special feature will be a scale model of
Thornton Railway Station 1878-1963. Made
by Andrew Hodgson of Brisbane Australia,
and donated to Thornton for all the happy
times he spent growing up in Thornton
village. Viewers can not fail to be impressed
by his attention to detail.
After the event the model will be on
permanent display in the showroom window
of Simmonites on Thornton Road, not far
from the original Railway Station site. Mark
Calzoni (Director) remarked that David
Simmonite, would have been delighted
with the opportunity to preserve such an
important part of Thornton History, being a
proud Thorntonian.
Do you have fond memories of travelling by
train in Thornton?
If you have stories or even photos of the
station, please come and share them with us
at our Open Day.
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Part 3 of a 6 part series by Robert Brown
One exciting call-to-arms involved something
white being spotted falling from an aircraft!
It later turned out that a pilot, flying from the
AVRO factory at Yeadon (now Leeds/Bradford
Airport) had simply dropped the wrappers
from his fish and chips!
Other observation posts were located on the
roofs of The United States Metallic Packing
Company, Soho Works (now demolished), on
Allerton Road, at the bottom of Squire Lane,
and of AIS Ltd (also demolished) in Cemetery
Road.
One HG centre was the old Isolation Hospital
(now demolished) on Back Lane, Thornton.
Though I’m not sure of its exact use by the
Home Guard. Nearby (exactly where?) was
an Observation Corps post, and the HG
trained their staff, plus members of the Civil
Defence Corps, in small arms drill (but to
what purpose?).
The executive HG headquarters were based
in Cumberland House, Greenside Lane, off
Cemetery Road (known as the “stuffed bird
house” to us kids, as it had stuffed birds under
glass domes in the hall). But the real hub
was Downs Coulters mill (now demolished),
in West Lane, Thornton. An indoor small
arms range was installed there, enabling HG
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members to acquire expert skills in shooting,
and many other facilities were provided.
As all the men were local, they had an excellent
knowledge of paths, roads and buildings,
plus, knowing very many of the residents,
any likely “spies” would be easy to spot. These
attributes were ideal for the HG, so that,
with a bit of extra training in map reading,
signalling (by whatever means – Morse
code by buzzer or lamp, or by semaphore
or phone) and by camouflage and weapons
skills, they became a truly formidable force.
Happily, but perhaps regretfully, these skills
were never put to a real test.
A disused quarry (now filled in), beside the
footpath linking Deep Lane (Clayton) with
Leaventhorpe Lane was developed as a
25yard range. Where pistols, 0.22” rifles, Sten
guns, Tompson sub-machine guns (“Tommy
guns”), Verey pistols and phosphorus
grenades were used. Self-help allowed a
simple “pop-up” miniature target system
to be constructed, using old scaffolding
poles. Here the writer, aged under ten, fired
his very first 0.22” rounds! My brother and I
appear in the Home Guard Film (mentioned
in a later issue), though, depending on the
commentator (the film is silent), we’re either
vandals about to wreck this local range or,
correctly, Major Brown’s two sons.
HMSO Photography: The Home Guard (1939-1945)
3rd West Riding Home Guard
At the recent launch of the
Greenmoor
Community
News publication, Thornton
resident Matthew Milnes gave
me a copy of his band’s limited
edition CD, which I featured in
the April issue.
A lot more melody than I
expected from a traditional
indie album, not being a fan
of indie bands like Nirvana or
Primal Scream, I was surprised
by the lighter mood of the
songs.
From the start, the 80’s
sound of this indie rock band
had my foot tapping whilst
putting together this month’s
Thornton & Queensbury
Directories. The electronic
elements with the rock
instrument sounds worked
brilliantly together. The lyrics
in particular were positive and
uplifting.
The tracks on repeat in the car
are the opening title ‘Stomp’,
track 2 ‘Horizons’, track 5 ‘The
Long Kiss Goodbye’ and track
10 ‘Rise Again’.
The quality of the recordings
were clear, yet still hold on to
the live essence of the music,
so thumbs up to the recording
bloke with headphones on,
nice work.
It’s a great album from start to
finish. Well done guys.
Recorded in their own
Thornton Road studios, with
the financial assistance from
Brighouse business Arkoni,
the album features a self
produced, eclectic mix of
tracks that have been written
and performed over the past
five years since their inception.
Support our local musicians
and download their album
from iTunes or for more info
and live performance dates
visit the band’s website:
www.kascarade.com
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Community Updates
The Rotary Club
of Bradford West
The auction on Saturday 7th May raised a
staggering £2,132.50. If you donated or
visited the auction can we say a great big
Thank You. This profit will go into the charity
account of the club with grateful thanks to all
the members for the sterling work they put
in to make this a huge success.
The aim of Rotary is “Service Above Self” and
the members are constantly finding ways of
helping others and serving our community.
The chairman of the community committee,
Tony Caunt wanted to extend this to Keelham
Primary School and in discussion with Miss
Debra Butler, the head teacher, they have
organised a Summer Concert with the
school choir and Thornton Singers. This will
be held at Haworth Road Methodist Church,
Bradford BD9 on Wednesday 22nd June,
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commencing at 7pm there will be a wide
selection of songs from both Thornton
Singers and Keelham children. Tickets are £7
to include refreshments and there will be a £1
lucky programme for many excellent prizes.
Proceeds will go to the school for much
needed IT equipment. Tickets available from
Keelham School: 01274 832491, Thornton
Singers: 07503 956 560 or Tony Caunt: 01535
273709
Wednesday 8th June is the charity golf day
at Northcliffe Golf Course. £50 per golfer to
include a round, lunch and dinner.
On Saturday 11th June there will be a Sue
Ryder Hog Roast & Live Music event, 6pm
to late. Tickets: adult £12, under 16 £6, with
children’s fun and games in the afternoon
from 2pm in celebration of The Queen’s
90 birthday. This will take place at Niffany
Farm, Broughton Road, Skipton BD23 3AA by the side of the canal. You can also come
and meet members of the Rotary Club in the
royal blue gazebo at The Queensbury 1940’s
day on Saturday 18th June. Then on Sunday
3rd July you can see us at Wilsden Gala.
On Thursday 9th June at The Raggalds
Inn there will be a speech by Rtn. James
Furgusson “Granpa was a guest of the
Kaiser” the speaker’s family in Germany in
the early 20th century. The Bradford West
Rotary club is meeting at present at The
Raggalds, 12 noon for 12.30pm. President
Carol Stanton will end her term of office
on Thursday 30th June and hand over to
President Elect Richard Greenwood . To learn
more about Rotary and Bradford West call
Robert Morphet on 07970 815 204 or see us
on: www.bradfordwestrotary.org
Community Updates
Keelham Primary School
Like most people the school have been
happy to celebrate the momentous occasion
of the Queen’s 90th Birthday recently.
On the day itself in April we sent 4 children
over to Stanbury Primary school to join their
celebration in the unveiling of their 90th
birthday plaque that is similar to the one
we have in our garden at school. The Lord
Major was in attendance as were children
from Haworth Primary. It was a very special
occasion and the children enjoyed being
part of something so memorable. You may
have seen the picture in the local paper?
Then at the end of the week when year 6
children had worked so hard on their SATS
test we held a Queen’s Birthday Tea Party.
Everyone dressed in their finest clothes,
fit for the queen, and the playground was
decorated with donated flowers and plants
to form a royal garden. Mr. Morrison had
been working through the year with the
children on various musical pieces and
the parents and friends invited enjoyed a
varied few minutes of entertainment before
heading into the classroom for afternoon tea
with the children.
We had a visit too from our local “Queen for
the Day” Mrs Dorothy Powell (nee Warton)
who has lived in Keelham all her life. She is
not quite as old as the queen but has a long
association with the school and even lived
in the old school house (which is now our
administration area) when she was caretaker
here. She was accompanied in her duties by
her “ladies in waiting”, her great nieces, who
are pupils at the school. Her duties included
judging a Corgi Dog Show! The children had
decorated their paper corgis and paraded
them around to impress the queen. It was
a lovely afternoon, even if the weather was
typical for Keelham….with a strong north
wind blowing through!
Hopefully these sorts of events will stay with
the children for many years to come. We have
also had a knock on our door from a past
pupil and her family. Sheila Tidswell arrived
out of the blue from Barnsley to visit her old
school. She is now 82! Dorothy Powell came
over to meet her and they both had a great
chat catching up on the old days and life at
Keelham during the war. Some of our readers
may remember those times and names too.
Let’s hope that in 50 years our children today
will still be talking to their grandchildren
about their days at Keelham when the queen
turned 90.
Debra Butler, Head Teacher
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Community Updates
Sapgate Gardens
“Someone should do something!” How often
have we heard that cry as we pass derelict land
and fly tipping in our area? This particular
eyesore, well known to local dogs, is between
Sapgate and Havelock in Thornton and
thanks to tireless community activists Jenny
Oliver, Julie Fearnhead and friends, a group
of us are going to do something. Jenny and
Julie had tremendous support from our local
councillors and got an agreement to circulate
a questionnaire gauging local interest in
creating allotments and community garden.
102 questionnaires were returned and over
half of the respondents wanted to be part of
this exciting scheme.
18 months before real progress can be seen.
Meanwhile we shall be holding meetings on
the first Tuesday of the month. The next one
to be held on Tuesday 7th June 7pm at South
Square, Thornton. Please come along if you
want to be part of this exciting local initiative.
For more information contact: Christine
Clavering (chair) [email protected]; Janice
Dobbin (secretary) [email protected]
or Alex Dilger [email protected]
After just two meetings, guided by
Community Development Worker Alex
Dilger, the council have agreed to lease the
land to a constituted community association,
and so was born the Sapgate Gardens
Association, with an elected management
committee and a draft constitution.
Now the real work starts. We will have to
raise funds to transform the area into fertile
gardens producing fruit and vegetables for
the local community. We will have to agree
plans encompassing everyone’s vision, from
private allotments to communal vegetable
beds and tranquil gardens. It is not an easy
task and we expect to be working on this for
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Community Updates
Thornton & Denholme
Medical Centre
For 4 years we have had a system where
patients can speak to an on call doctor about
any problem any time of the day. Last month
we changed the system and introduced a
rapid access clinic. This will increase the number of face to face
appointments for patients and help us to
organise the working day better for patients
and staff.
Changes to our Appointment System
Urgent Problems:
If you have an urgent problem that needs
dealing with that day please telephone the
practice between 8.30am and 9.30am and
ask for the rapid access clinic. The doctor will
deal with your problem over the phone and
offer advice, prescriptions, referral or a same
day appointment as clinically appropriate.
Routine Appointments:
For routine appointments you can still prebook up to 6 weeks in advance with the
doctor of your choice, subject to availability,
including on the day if we have free
appointments.
Medical Emergencies:
If you do not have an appointment between
9.30am and 6pm we will deal with medical
emergencies only. A doctor will be available
by phone to deal with these if they arise.
These changes are needed as a way for us to
manage increasing demand on our service
and to try and prioritise our scarce doctor
resources to those people who are in most
need of that expertise.
Thank you for working with us during this
change and supporting our staff implement
this new appointment system.
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Prominent Claytonians - The Hirst Family
Margaret Dalgety
Clayton History Group
The Hirsts were a very prominent Clayton
family; in fact, the historian William
Cudworth wrote in 1876, in his book “Round
about Bradford”, that they were “the principal
residential family of Clayton.” Eighty years
before that, in 1795, Mr. Tom Hirst had been
responsible for the building of Clayton
House (pictured) which at that time was a
real mansion. Tom was an overseer of the
highways of Clayton and an employer of local
labour, with his farm workers and malthouse
employees, the malthouse being adjoined
to the house. He was also a warden of the
chapel at Thornton.
The next Hirst to reside at Clayton House
was Mr. John Hirst, who gave the land for
the Parish Church to be built, after having
allowed his house to be used for worship
when Clayton first became a parish. He
died in 1852, the year after the church was
opened. John Hirst’s brother, Thomas and
his wife Sarah lived at Low House, near the
Clayton/Shelf border, formerly known as
“Brightwaters”. This had been the ancestral
home of the Hirst family since the early
17th century, where they combined farming
and cloth making. Mr & Mrs. Hirst were the
main contributors to the building of the Old
Dolphin Wesleyan chapel at Clayton Heights
Later in the 19th century their son Joseph
Hirst resided at Low House and his brother,
Lt. Colonel Henry Sagar Hirst, at nearby
Westwood House. They were the proprietors
of Low House brewery for many years before
it was sold to Bentlevs Breweries. In 1918
Bradford Corporation acquired Westwood
House for hospital purposes and Low House
was later demolished, the last occupants
having been Joseph and his family.
Before becoming a brewer, Henry Sagar Hirst
trained as a solicitor after being privately
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educated. As a young man he had joined
the Volunteer Movement and received his
commission as an ensign in September
1859. Three years later he was appointed
a lieutenant-colonel commanding the
Third West Yorkshire Rifle volunteers (The
Bradford Rifles). In 1881 he received the
title of Companion of the Bath for services
rendered to the volunteer movement and
when he resigned his commission in 1890 he
was made honorary colonel of the battalion.
In 1864 he married Sarah, daughter of John
Foster of Hornby Castle, founder of Black
Dyke Mills. He was president of the West
Riding Rifles Association, master of the
Clayton Harriers and captain of the Bradford
cricket team. He was a faithful member of
Clayton Parish Church and one of its most
generous benefactors. He played an active
part in local affairs and, along with his wife,
gave generously to the poor of the parish.
He was a chairman of the District Council, a
manager of the school and President of the
Board of Surveyors.
Colonal Hirst died in 1899 and is buried in
Clayton churchyard. There is a tablet to his
memory inside the church.
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What’s On
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4th ANNUAL POPPY APPEAL EVENT
At The New Inn, Thornton Road
Family Fun Day & Music Extravaganza
25th June 2016 | 12noon - 10pm
Face Painting, bouncy castle, secure play
area for toddlers.
10 Live Bands | 10 hours of live music
12 Hand Pulled Beers & Craft Ciders
Hot Sandwiches throughout the day.
KEELHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL
Summer Fair | 25th June 2016 | 10am-1pm.
This will be an eventful and fun day for all
the family. Everyone welcome. Refreshments
are available throughout the day. Tables
available for independent stall holders.
For more info email: [email protected]
LEEDS DONKEY SANCTUARY
Fun Dog Show | 5th June | 11:00am to 3:00pm
Father’s Day Fry-up | 19th June | 10:00am
Treat dad to a lazy mid-morning Great
English Breakfast!! Make Father’s Day extra
special with a delicious full English meal
followed by donkey petting and cuddles.
For more information please call: 0113 261
9249 or visit: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
THORNTON WELLBEING CAFÉ
Every 3rd Friday in the month £2 per person
- 1.30 - 3.30pm at The Community Centre,
Market Street, BD13 3HW. Please call: 01274
816748 for details.
VC BRADFORD CYCLE CLUB
Sunday 26th June | Nige Moore Memorial
Road Race. Spectators and supporters
welcome.
Race Starts 9 am start at HQ Rock and Heiffer
Pub, Thornton
If you are a car driver, please be patient
during the morning and apologies for any
inconvenience in the area.
If you are interested in joining your local
cycle club please call at their HQ Pennine
Cycles Thornton Road and have a word with
Paul (Club Secretary).
THORNTON ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY
Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings,
which are held every Wednesday at 2pm in
Thornton Community Centre, on Market
Street.
Our programme for June is as follows:
1st June - Spring Bank Holiday week, no
meeting
8th June - Graham Hall..’ Fit for a King
15th June - The incomparable Mr Sharp
Astrid Hansen
22nd June - Murder Most Foul, John
Beaumont
Saturday 25th June - Open Day
29th June - Malcolm Oxley, The First Day on
the Somme
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What’s On
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THORNTON METHODIST CHURCH
Services take place every Sunday in June at
10.30am. Everyone welcome and please stay
for refreshments afterwards.
The Art Group meet every Tuesday evening
at 7pm.
Tuesday Fellowship meetings at 2pm, guest
speakers are:
14th June - Malcolm Bentley.
28th June - Lanson Moore.
BLACK DYKE MILLS HERITAGE VENUE
Mpika Benefit Concert | Sat 4th June
African Singers‘United Harmonies’supported
by ‘Knock on wood’ African Drumming Class.
Doors 6.30pm | £5 entry | Tickets available
from Firth Cycles, Mpika Shops or on the
door.
For more info call: 07882 657072.
QUEENSBURY LIFE CHURCH
Sun 12th June - The Mall at the Mill, 4pm
to 6pm. A street-style party at The Black
Dyke Mills Heritage Venue, to mark the
Queen’s 90th Birthday. This is a community
celebration so bring your family and
friends, Union Jacks, a hamper of cucumber
sandwiches, scones and strawberries, plus
your circus skills and street performances!
18th BRADFORD SOUTH GROUP
Donkey Derby 2016 | Sunday 3rd July 2016
Foxhill Field, Queensbury. This is a massive
event for both the Queensbury Scout Group.
For more info find them on facebook.
SOUTH SQUARE GALLERIES | 4th-28th June
Calver Gallery | The Flowers of The Universe’
by Ryoko Minamitani
Community Gallery | ‘Time to Blossom’
Photo exhibition by Bradford Refugee Action
Unit 9 Gallery | ‘North to South’ by Sue
Logan.
ALLERTON SCOUTS
Meet at Allerton Methodist Church on
Chapel Lane Wednesday evenings.
Beavers (5½ - 8yrs) 5.45pm-7pm
Cubs (8 - 10½yrs) 6.30pm-8pm.
Scouts (10½yrs - 13yrs) 7.30pm-9pm
CLAYTON VILLAGE HALL Moo music 10-11am. Music and movement
for pre-school children. First session free. For
more info email: [email protected]
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Sport News
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Victory for Clayton ARLC
Clayton ARLC 18 - Bfd Victoria Rangers 16
Clayton’s incredible season was topped off
in the most spectacular manner, with a quite
outrageous ‘against all odds’ victory against
a very strong and skilful Bradford Victoria
Rangers.
This team showing again, they just do not
know when they are beaten. Having defeated
heavy favourites Queensbury, 26-6, in the
semi-finals, Clayton knew they would again
have to raise the bar to a new level, playing
against a side two divisions above them and
a side who would clearly strengthen and
bring back all supposed ‘big game players’. Clayton were able to name a strong 17,
however they were missing the physical
presence of Danny Murgatroyd, Barry
Coombes and Christian Wooler. Fitness was
likely to be key, with Clayton’s last league
game over four weeks prior to the final.
On reflection of the first half, the mood was
clear. Despite not playing anywhere near the
capabilities previously shown this season,
somehow Clayton still found themselves well
in the game. Positive words were exchanged
and Clayton knew they had to come out and
give it everything. Within 5 minutes, those
thoughts of success seemed a distant dream,
as after breaking through the middle, the
ball was shipped wide and with an overlap
created, a further try was conceded. At 6-16,
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they had it all to do. From then on, a ‘never
say die’ attitude seemed to come to the fore.
The team was visibly lifted and Clayton took
the fight to Vic’s. After a period of sustained
pressure, Parkinson battered his way over
the tryline, taking a short ball close to the
line and carrying several would be tacklers
with him.
The tension was becoming unbearable and
the potential for extra time due to a series
of penalties was more and more likely. After
a sharp offload in the tackle, Gurney was
caught late and high, and a penalty was
awarded for Clayton. A yellow card was also
brandished, as a result of persistent penalties
and Clayton had the one chance they
craved. Central, but at least 45 metres out,
Wilkinson decided he would have a shot at
the goal. The wind was against him, but with
oozing confidence, despite the earlier miss,
he stroked the ball between the uprights.
Scarcely believable, but with less than three
minutes remaining and Clayton had hit the
front for the first time. A short kick off was
attempted unsuccessfully and showing
remarkable composure, Clayton managed to
wind down the remaining minutes without
even allowing their opponents another
opportunity to see the ball. Victory was
secured amid heroic celebrations and the
nigh on impossible, was achieved. This team had secured something truly
special and the Bradford Cup Trophy, was
coming home. To advertise in the Thornton Directory call Neil on 01274 447315 or email [email protected]
Sport News
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Headley Golf Club
Results & Fixtures
Date
17th April
Division One
1st
M. Newton
2nd
G. Abbott
P. Waters
3rd
G.Porter
R. Shearer
24th April
June 2016 Fixtures:
Division Two
Spring Cup Overall Winner: M. Newton
R.Stevenson
Derik Cup Qualifier
1st
D. Pidduck
2nd
M. Gallon
B. Kubicsek
A. Murch
3rd
D. Moorhouse
N. Marriott
5th June
Medal 4
1st May
12th June
Club Champ + Buck Rabbit
1st
G. Abbott
L. Ashforth
19th June
Hill Bowl
2nd
C. Whittaker
A. Sharp
26th June
Captains Day
3rd
R. Crowther
Visitors are always welcome at Headley.
If you have any queries or general enquiries
please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can call the Club House on 01274 833481.
Stableford 3
8th May
P. Waters
Medal 3
1st
C. Whittaker
G. Cooper
2nd
G. Chapman
A. Sharp
3rd
K. Laycock
J. Lewis
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