The Bingley Review | Issue One | December 2015

ISSUE one

december 2015

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Contents ISSUE one |december 2015

5_NOTE FROM THE EDITOR 8_In the news 10_on the cover...nick hirst 14_bingley mums 18_christmas lights switch on 23_prince of wales park 28_the bingley hour 32_why don’t we?

36_picks of the month 42_what’s on?

SUBMISSIONS on the cover This month’s cover was provided by NICK HIRST, whose stunning picture is the first in a series of cover shots curated by Bingley Camera Club. If you’d like to feature on the cover send your entry to submissions@thebingleyreview.co.uk The deadline for submissions to the next issue is December 15th.

If you would like to contribute to the Bingley Review email submissions@thebingleyreview.co.uk. We’re always delighted to hear from writers, photographers and anyone involved in a local group or activity.

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In the news Shoppers flock to new Aldi store The opening of the new Aldi store in Bingley has received huge public support with over 200 people queueing outside in the early hours to be the first inside. Prizes including a television, digital camera and smartphone were given away at the grand opening event, with ribbon-cutting duties given to children from Bingley Juniors FC. The store has provided new football shirts for the club and will also be donating produce to Bingley Youth CafĂŠ in an attempt to engage with the local community.

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A new Town Council for Bingley!

Events to mark canals bicentenary

A new Bingley Town Council is to be created for Bingley, Cottingley, Crossflatts, Eldwick, Gilstead and Micklethwaite, giving the area a greater say in local decision making. The formation of the new council was agreed by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council following a successful two-year campaign by local residents. Bingley area will now join the 18 other areas within Bradford District which have a town, parish or neighbourhood council. It will have 16 councillors representing wards across the parish, who will be elected in May 2016.

Canal enthusiasts across the country started a year of celebrations last month to mark the bicentenary of the completion the Leeds And Liverpool Canal, which was opened on 22 October 1816.

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A heritage mile marker project, a new choral symphony, the pioneering Desmond Family Canoe Trail, the Super Slow Way arts project and dozens of festivals and events will mark the special 200th anniversary year along the Leeds And Liverpool Canal’s 127 mile route. The celebrations will be led by the Canal And River Trust, the Leeds And Liverpool Canal Society, the Inland Waterways Association and the 12 boroughs through which it travels.

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On the cover Photography by Nick Hirst

This month’s stunning cover shot was the first in a series curated and provided by members of Bingley Camera Club (BCC). It was taken by landscape specialist and club secretary Nick Hirst, who spoke to the Bingley Review about his passion for photography.

Who are you and what do you do when you’re not taking photos? I’m Nick Hirst.

I’m currently the secretary of Bingley Camera Club and the third generation of my family to be involved in the club, my grandfather William Hirst being a founding member in 1951. When I’m not taking photos I enjoy hill walking in the Dales and the Lake District. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends. I do like editing my photos and find this gets a lot easier when accompanied by a nice glass of vin rouge!

Nick specialises in landscape photography and is particularly fond of the Lake District How did you get into photography?

I got my love of photography through my father Ian Hirst, he was heavily involved in the club throughout his life and after he passed away I became very keen. He is the one person in the world who I would like to critique my work now.

What subject matter do you find most interesting to photograph and do you have a specialism? My main passion is landscapes, they don’t move and you can have a good think about what you’re going to take while having a brew! I’ve recently done some weddings and really enjoyed that new challenge. I have found you can’t have a brew and stand looking at the bride waiting for the light to be right, they’re somewhat more demanding than Ingleborough!

What’s your relationship with Bingley?

My first school was Myrtle Park and I went to the Grammar School, as did all my family.

I have remained in the area all my life and obviously now I’m closely linked to the Camera Club Are you working on any projects at the moment? I’ve recently been involved in photographing a new band, The Calls. They’re Leeds-based and it’s been a great challenge, taking shots in very low light. I’m also hoping to continue with weddings and do outdoor family portraits. Some of my work is on Flickr, I have a Facebook page - Nick Hirst Photography - and I also have prints for sale at Art Form, Bradford Road, Shipley.

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The perfect portal for parenting Having started out as a protest against the closure of a children’s centre, Bingley Mums has quickly grown to be something of an institution and an invaluable resource for parents living in the Bingley area. Heather McAvan, founder and author of Bingleymums.com spoke to the Bingley Review about her experiences so far and plans for the future.

Tell us a bit about Bingley Mums.

A year or so ago I was involved in a campaign to save Trinity Children’s Centre, and I set up a Facebook group and started a petition which I then presented to Bradford Council. It angered me at the time that no-one was speaking up for Bingley and looking after its interests. So I decided to do something about it myself.

Bingley Mums started off as a what’s on

blog for families in the Bingley area, and has now turned into an information website with events listings, baby and toddler groups, school information and much more. It’s constantly evolving and eventually I hope it will be THE place to get all the information people need about Bingley. More recently I’ve started a page of recommended tradespeople, which is a step away from writing about parenting but a response to what people have been asking for.

If you’re new to the area and need a builder or a hairdresser, where do you look? This is the section I’d like to develop more - obviously it depends on people letting me know their recommendations. Bingley Mums has a very busy thriving Facebook page where I share local events and information, and people can ask me to share for them - if they are starting a new baby class, setting up a new business or just want another mum to have a coffee

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Bingley Mums founder Heather McAvan with her daughter Rose with. Bingley Mums also has its own mum and baby brunch group at the Glen Pub in Gilstead on Wednesday mornings at 10am. It’s about listening to what our local community needs and acting accordingly.

What inspired you to set up Bingleymums. com ?

I’ve been involved with the blogging community for quite a few years with my fashion blog Pret A Mummy, so I know a bit about what people like to read, how to set up a website and what works well for parents. Along with this I recognised a need for local information sharing.

I found it hard to get information about baby groups, child-friendly cafes and the like, so I thought, why not set something up of my own?

For me it’s about making Bingley a better place

to live for me, my children, and everyone else by connecting people to services and information and making people’s lives easier!

What’s the best thing about running Bingley Mums?

Meeting people through my website has been an unexpected plus. I’ve made loads of new friends and connected with lots of new people - something that’s really important to me, as I’m not from Bingley originally and when we first moved here I struggled to settle in as I was working all the time. I’ve also been able to help lots of businesses in the area by promoting them on the Bingley Mums Facebook page - it’s win/win. People find the services they need and businesses grow. I love helping people and I get a real buzz out of seeing Bingley improve, as

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that benefits everyone. Recently I’ve been lucky enough to find some local sponsors who have been able to help me financially with running the website, and I’ve had an email today from a sponsor who said they’ve already had a huge surge in web traffic and bookings, which I find really satisfying as it means the website is doing what it’s supposed to do!

What’s next for Bingley Mums?

To continue helping as many people as possible in the Bingley area by adding to and updating the website regularly. I’ve been lucky enough to have been helped by a local web developer who is going to help me turn Bingley Mums into a directory website so people can find things more easily without having to trawl through all the blog posts. Ideally I’d like more sponsorship to help pay for development time, as that’s a limiting factor at the moment. I would love to host networking events to help mums (and anyone else!) in business connect with one another and find ways to work together. Lastly I’d love to host a Bingley families event but this is something I am still thinking about - it might be a local business selling event, some sort of baby equipment sale or just a night out for mums - it’s something I’m working on.

Lastly, who IS Bingley Mums and how do you have time to do all this?

This is something I get asked a lot. I’m Heather McAvan and I have three children - two older boys of seven and four and a baby girl of five months. My boys go to St Joseph’s in Bingley. I’ve had lots of different jobs, all of which have prepared me for running the Bingley Mums website and Facebook page! I’ve been a PA, a computer programmer, I’ve taught in Japan and Spain, and also in the UK for eight years, before becoming the marketing manager for a teaching website. I think I’m a quick learner and because of my experience blogging I like to put things together and promote them. I work on the site a lot in the evenings and weekends - much to my husband’s annoyance!

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Family event to light up the festive season

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Bingley will once again enter the Christmas season full of community spirit, with a Christmas Fayre and Lights Switch On expected to attract hundreds of local families into the town centre. The event is organised by the Bingley Chamber, who have kept its status as a free event and organised a range of family attractions, from Santa’s Grotto to a Bucking Rudolph.

The event always requires hard work and a lot of effort and collaboration from the Chamber and local businesses, although this year’s event has been an even bigger challenge than usual. Chairman of the Bingley Chamber Howard Martin said, “This is the first year we’ve been without a Town Centre Manager and the first year in which we have received no council funding. So, in addition to taking on a lot of the organisational elements that were previously looked after by Bob Parker, we have also had to find extra funding.”

“One of the towns other big events, the Bingley Bonfire, was unfortunately cancelled so we feel it’s especially important that we make this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On bigger and better than before.”

Fellow Chamber member Jamie Illingworth explained what the Chamber had planned for this year’s event, which includes some exciting new additions. “The event starts at 10:30am on Saturday 28 November and will continue through to 4:30pm when the lights will be switched on.

“We’ve got 20 stalls in the Arts Centre and a grotto in the Market Square, with over 700 free presents for our team of Santas to give out to children. We’ve also got fairground rides, the land train, donkey rides and this year we’ve added the cave bus, an indoor climbing wall inside a double decker bus. Another new attraction is the Bucking Rudolph, which should be good fun. All these are free for children, which is obviously a huge bonus for families coming down to enjoy the day as much as possible.”

One of the event’s biggest attractions is without question Santa’s Grotto. Last year over 500 families collected free presents. “The grotto gets so busy on the day that we have Santas on rotation!” said Jamie, “We also have elves from Myrtle Park Primary School, who have a great day staffing the grotto.”

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Howard believes the grotto is a marker of what the event is all about and the ability to give something back to the community. “Other places will charge to see Santa and in places such as garden centres it’s often a commercial venture. Bingley Chamber has always believed that it should be a free event so that, irrespective of people’s financial situation, they can enjoy a good day out as a family.”

It’s not all about the kids though - in addition to the regular food market Foundry Hill Bar will be providing a marquee serving mulled wine, beer and ciders to warm your cockles and keep spirits high.

With the event just weeks away the team are happy with how their plans are coming together, although there’s still time to get involved. Stalls are still available in the Arts Centre for anyone looking to showcase their work and the Chamber are always on the lookout for extra volunteers to help during the event. The Chamber also welcome any prizes donated by local businesses, however big or small, for the tombola, which helps raise much-needed funds for the following year’s event.

Howard said, “We have a very strong band of volunteers who work hard to make this event possible and it’s a credit to them that it’s such a success. Some of us are there from 5:30am on a cold November morning to set everything up, and it all comes down again the same day, so it’s no mean feat.

“As usual the businesses in Bingley have rallied around and helped to provide sponsorship, and that goes a long way to ensuring the event can take place. We’re just hoping for a great turnout, good weather and a wonderful day. But also we hope it can provide a boost to local businesses such as cafes, bars and pubs who will benefit from the footfall on the day.”

For information on running a stall at the event contact Andrew Mills at andrew@bingleychamber.co.uk or for information on the event in general contact Howard Martin at Howard@ bingleychamber.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS FAYRE and Lights Switch on

Saturday 28th November Bingley Town Square

Santa and his elves will once again be present at this year’s Bingley Christmas Fayre from 10.30am until 4.30pm. Lots of fun and free rides for the children, including free donkey rides (weather permitting), the ever popular land train, trampolines, carousels and new surprise rides this year. All FREE. Christmas stalls on the Town Square and more stalls in the Arts Centre.

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A little over 150 years ago a small part of the Bingley landscape was changed. Following the enclosure of Gilstead Moor, allocations of land were made to local landowners and charities. Giving some consideration to the people of Bingley, two segments of land were allocated to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor. One plot of two acres for recreation, a second, amounting to ten acres, for allotments for the labouring poor. The plot for recreation was near Warren Farm and the poor’s allotments were to be at Brown Hill, the site of a former quarry between Bingley and Eldwick. In 1861 there was a reversal of the intended uses and immediately there rose the opportunity to create a People’s Park. Money was raised, largely in mills and factories, to fund the transformation of the rugged moorland landscape with voluntary labour. Public subscription made it possible to purchase an adjoining eight acres for expansion So it was that on 10 March 1861, at a major public ceremony and parade from Bingley up to Brown Hill, Mr William Ferrand cut the first sod, with a spade whose blade has been preserved to this day.

There followed two years of hard labour terracing the former debris from the quarry, creating a formal carriage drive around the whole perimeter of the park and a promenade running across the site on level ground.

Footpaths were created, edged with both Carboniferous-era fossil remains and graveyard blocks from Bailey Hills Cemetery. During the two years it is said some 15,000 trees were planted, as well as shrubs, mostly laurel and rhododendron

The peoples park: a short history of the Prince of Wales Park

By Allan Mirfield

When the town looked at an opening date it was realised there was the forthcoming marriage of the then Prince of Wales on 6 June 1865. Thus it was decided to rename the People’s Park with a royal title, and have a grand opening ceremony on the day of the wedding. In recognition of this His Royal

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Highness donated 34 trees, despatching them from his estate at Sandringham in 1866. That same year the first edifice was erected in the park - an ornamental drinking fountain donated by the Total Abstainers of Bingley. The site of the park contained three significant Brown Hill wells and it was from these moorland sources that the fountain supplied spring water, to be taken from its bowl using two chained metal cups In 1870 a stone plinth or obelisk was unveiled in memory of the Airedale poet Mr John Nicholson, complete with a terracotta bust which sadly was destroyed a few years later. There followed various other additions, notably the Park Lodge, ornamental entrances and various shelters for both the public and workers in the park. A significant arrival was in 1884, when the Bingley Market Cross and Hall were brought from Bingley Main Street due to road widening. This remained in the park for a century, positioned as a pavilion in what became known as the ‘ariana’ (the old quarry) – the venue for annual galas and band concerts.

Developments continued for decades, especially from 1956 to 1976 when a certain Mr Wilson was park keeper. It was he who utilised the moorland springs to create The Cascade, complete with tiny bridges and a pond, as well as two other water features in the more formal areas of the park. He also developed the colourful Azalea Walk and it was a credit to him that the park was at a peak of popularity and appearance by the time of his retirement.

After the splendour of yesteryear, the park gradually lost its charm due to a lack of maintenance. It was deemed unsafe to use, structures were demolished, public toilets removed, and the vandalism was regrettable So it was that an appeal for public support was launched to form the Friends of Prince of Wales Park,

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Volunteers repeated the efforts of 150 years ago to make the park as safe, attractive and popular as it had been

The drinking fountain is one of the park’s original features to have been restored to its former glory

and from March 2013 volunteers repeated the efforts of 150 years ago to make the park as safe, attractive and popular as it had been. There followed two years of labour, clearing drains, re-establishing footpaths, managing overgrown areas and discovering hidden features. Local donations from businesses, individuals, organisations and support from Bradford Council led the way to a major grant being awarded. WREN – a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community, biodiversity and heritage projects from funds donated by FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund - provided a wonderful £50,000.

paths, signage, picnic tables, and play equipment for children to be provided. This added to the fourteen park benches donated by families and organisations now placed around the park.

Horticultural grants and donations have enabled significant developments in planting for yearround colour On 6 June 2015 the Grand 150 Jubilee Event celebrated the first opening of the park to the very day, crowds filling the ‘ariana’ and exploring this beautiful community asset - a huge reward for the efforts of all involved with the rejuvenation of this Grade II Listed Historic Park.

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Working together for a better Bingley

By Haigh Simpson

With social media playing an ever more important role in business and community life, local businesswoman Rachel Barratt has created Bingley Hour, an online networking event concerning all things Bingley. She spoke to the Bingley Review about her idea and the response so far.

Tell us a bit about Bingley Hour and what you hope to achieve....

Bingley Hour is an online networking event, 8-9pm every Tuesday on Twitter, when @Bingley_Hour (hashtag #bingleyhour) encourages people to interact with each other.

I’d like to use it as a hub to promote anything and everything to do with Bingley. The only rule is that the business or event is in Bingley or covers the Bingley area. I’d like it to become the go-to account on Twitter to find out about what’s on offer in Bingley. Eventually I’d like to organise face-to-face networking events in Bingley.

What was it made you decide to set up the Bingley Hour?

Through my business I’ve come across a number of the local Twitter hours and been to some really valuable networking events. When I realised many other local areas have their own Twitter hour and Bingley doesn’t, I thought it was really important to change that. I think social media networking is a prime way of attracting customers and I really want to make it simple and easy for the people of Bingley to tap into that market.

How has the response been so far - do you think Bingley has a strong business community?

The response has been excellent! I curated our third hour this week and I’m seeing the number of followers grow daily. I think that the local business community in Bingley is thriving and

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Rachel Barratt is hoping to promote business and discuss local issues through the Bingley Hour networking events very varied, which is a great strength. In my opinion Bingley is a prime example of a local community that could help everyone promote their businesses through the use of social media. I do think a lot of what is on offer in Bingley isn’t widely promoted – and I hope between Bingley Hour and The Bingley Review we can change that over the coming months.

What sort of issues have you been discussing and what would you like to see happen in Bingley over the next few years?

We’ve had a huge variety of issues – the opening of the new Aldi store, the new Bingley Town Council, local devolution and elected Mayors. I’ve had people contact me about really varied events - from singing to cycling

events and from fitness to Halloween. We’ve even discussed the contribution of Bingley residents to the new James Bond movie. I’ve had so many of the local businesses in Bingley get in touch - from pubs to shops, churches to theatres, gyms to sports clubs.

What’s your own relationship to Bingley?

I first got to know the town through playing rugby here years ago. Then I moved to Bingley seven years ago, and now I’m part of a local singing group, my daughter attends school here and I run my own business from Bingley. I know first hand what we have on offer in this community – we just need to get the message out further!

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Connecting people through photography

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Why Don’t We . . . is a new local charity which uses photography to develop skills, confidence, well-being and independence for people with learning disabilities through a range of commissioned and collaborative projects. I caught up with WDW’s photographer and facilitator Tony O’Connell to find out more.

How did Why Don’t We come about?

Several successful and enjoyable funded initiatives using film and photographic techniques with learning disability groups resulted in exhibitions at various festivals, events and venues. Then changes were made to disability funding and it looked like the end of such sessions. However, participants and volunteers wanted them to continue, as did families because of the positive impact of the sessions. One participant’s mum told us “We have seen a massive positive change since this course!”

So, what happened?

Volunteers decided they’d establish a community group, enabling them to bid for a broader range of funding to work with members of the learning disability community and organisations to tackle issues of concern. Beginning in 2014, their innovative approach attracted finance for two projects; one on Healthy Eating, the other addressing Hate Crime.

Both have produced resources which the wider community will be able to use.

Who chose the name?

“Why Don’t We?” is a phrase used all the time in our sessions when we’re deciding what to do, it embodies the positive approach of participants, and everyone

agreed that it fitted our approach.

Where are you based?

Although we operate in several locations across the area, our main base is Cottingley Cornerstone Centre. We love it there because it’s a great space and has all the facilities we need. More importantly, the staff and management team have made us very welcome and are really supportive.

What is Why Don’t We up to at the moment?

We recently received funding from the People’s Health Trust for a project called People in Focus, which will work on a range of projects, using photography, to produce learning resources. It’s funded until March 2017 and participation is open to adults with learning disabilities who will decide the

issues to focus on as well as promoting and marketing the resources produced, which will be downloadable from the website.

Who’s involved in Why Don’t We? The management team, families, the learning disability community and professionals. The input from experienced volunteers has been invaluable in the sessions and the fun we all have, because, believe me, the sessions are fun.

How can we find out more?

Why Don’t We is aimed at 18+. Anyone can contact me, Tony O’Connell on 07887 885011 or email me at tony@why-dont-we.com To learn more about these projects and the wider aims of the group visit their website www.why-dont-we.com

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Picks of the month Bond is back on the big screen Bond….on the IMAX? That’s right, experience every twist and turn in full digitally-remastered IMAX quality as the world’s most famous spy takes on another epic adventure. The newly renovated IMAX cinema at the National Media Museum has improved seating and a brand new digital projection system making it even more immersive than before.

As for the film...Skyfall director Sam Mendes is back behind the camera for Spectre, with star Daniel Craig marking his fourth appearance as the iconic British spy. Joining Craig are Ralph Fiennes as M, Naomie Harris as Eve Moneypenny, Ben Whishaw as Q and Christoph Waltz as Franz Oberhauser. You can watch Spectre throughout November with tickets starting at £9.50.

The big lights switch on

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Hundreds of families are expected to descend on Bingley Town Centre once again for the annual Christmas Fayre event, free to the public with a range of festive activities and attractions including donkey rides, craft stalls and a climbing wall.

Bingley Harriers will once again host their annual Harriers vs Cyclists race on 21 November, with the 5.5 mile route setting off from the Fishermans Inn at Dowley Gap. The event is a competition between runners and cyclists with (usually) the first 10 in each category scoring points for their side.

The winning team will then be presented with the Fisherman Trophy, named after The Fisherman Inn from where the race starts and where the prizegiving takes place afterwards. The pub is also kindly providing free food after the race!

One of the highlights of the event is always Santa’s grotto and this year over 700 presents will be given away to local children by Santa and his helpers. There’ll also be a tombola, food and drink stalls and of course the big finale - the Christmas Lights Switch On itself.

The event takes place on Saturday 28 November, starting at 10.30am, with the Lights Switch On at 4.30pm. All in all a fantastic festive day out for all the family.

The race begins at 2pm and you can view the course route on the Bingley Harriers website.

Entrants must be over 16 and there’s a race fee of £6 to cover the costs of the event.

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Singing stars All Saints harmony

The Kast Off Kinks are made up of former members of the legendary band The Kinks, back together to re-live the good times.

This great line-up features Mick Avory (the original drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-84), John Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 60s & 70s), Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 80s & 90s and still with Ray Davies) with Dave Clarke (guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding & Tim Rose).

The White Rosettes Ladies’ Barbershop Chorus invite you to an evening of thrilling, uplifting and moving musical entertainment in the heart of Bingley. The Rosettes sing unaccompanied, in close harmony, and they bring their unique, polished, exciting sound to a range of styles, from traditional showstoppers to modern tunes. They’re fourteen times British national champions and current European champions. Their musical director Sally McLean is just back from her stint as a judge on BBC2’s hit programme The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone, looking for Britain’s most entertaining singing group. Join us for an evening of marvellous music, and enjoy a glass of wine and canapes (included in the ticket price). All Saints Church, Bingley, Saturday 28 November 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50. Available from 01274 770617 / 01274 568651 and on the door.

Expect all the hits, including You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Days, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing, and many more for a great night out! The Kast Off Kinks will be performing at Bingley Arts Centre on Friday 27 November.

Celebrating Sir Fred Hoyle

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Ever seen the road sign and wondered who Sir Fred Hoyle was, and why the Bingley bypass has been named after him? Fred, born in Gilstead one hundred years ago and educated at Bingley Grammar School, became one of the most famous scientists of the twentieth century. This year there have been events around the world to mark his centenary. Last month the Royal Astronomical Society held a special full day event in London in his memory.

Here in Bingley he is also being celebrated.

Bingley Grammar School is hosting a day of events on Thursday 19 November, with an activity morning for primary schools and an evening lecture with several guest speakers, including his research partner, his granddaughter Nicola, and scientists from Bradford and York universities.

The story is set in Cornwall, in the second half of the 20th century. It begins with a local group of Bikers (the Pirates) trying to persuade one of their Gang not to leave.

The story revolves around their dealings with a local member of the aristocracy, his numerous daughters, and the police, who are brought in to protect them from the outrageous behaviour of the Pirates.

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Thursday 12 November Jagged X 7.30pm, Pennington’s Octagon Live New band with Dave Bamforth from Jagged Edge. The new line up is Kevin Fittzpatrick from Off the Wall, Mik Oates from Smart Ass, Sean O’Sullivan from Sulley’s Heroes, Dave Bamforth and Alan Owen from Jagged Edge. www.theoctagonlive.com

Friday 13 November Robbie Williams by AJ 7.30pm, Pennington’s Octagon Live AJ delivers Robbie’s complete repertoire with the same flamboyance and panache as the man himself. Performing swing that fills the Albert Hall to the standards that fill stadiums, rock Knebworth and entertain worldwide, AJ has a stage presence not to be missed. www.theoctagonlive.com

Motus 9pm, Old White Horse Live music from Motus.

Noche Latina featuring Mambo Con Rumbo 8pm, Caroline Social Club Live salsa band and dance class. £8 on the door www.facebook.com/wearesalsacomoloco www.facebook.com/nochelatinasaltaire

The Road 7.30pm, The Exchange Arts Centre, Keighley Popular local band The Road play their special brand of original sixties blues rock. www.exchangearts.co.uk

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Saturday 14 November Bradford & Bingley RFC vs York 2:15pm, Bradford & Bingley Sports Club, Wagon Lane The Bees take on Yorkshire rivals York in

a Yorkshire Division One league match at Wagon Lane.

Yorkshire Craft Fair 14-15 November, 10am-4pm, Victoria Hall A regular and popular event, showcasing a vast variety of crafts and gifts not available in standard high street shops. If you’re looking for a gift with a difference, you’re sure to find it here!

Saltaire Local Produce Market 10am-3pm Caroline Street Car Park, Saltaire Saltaire Local Produce Market is an event for everyone. Shoppers get to meet the producers and growers of the food they buy and even taste free samples!

The Sex Pistols Experience and Ed Tudor Pole 7.30pm, The Exchange Arts Centre, Keighley Enjoy a night of punk classics with Sex Pistols tribute the Sex Pistols Experience. www.exchangearts.co.uk

Christmas Fair 10:30am - 4pm, Eldwick Memorial Hall The Freedom of Spirit Trust for Border Collies is holding a Christmas Fair in Eldwick, following the huge success of last year’s event. There’ll be a café with cakes and drinks plus lots of interesting stalls to browse including Dalesman magazine and a stall by Shep’s Models for all collie lovers.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SPECTACULAR 5PM, CITY PARK, BRADFORD Don’t miss this incredible show featuring breathtaking aerial acrobats, live music and fireworks! Free event. www.cityparkbradford.com

Rule the World - Take That Tribute 7.30pm, Bingley Arts Centre Rule The World have been recognised as the number one Take That tribute act in the world. They’ve been featured on ITV1′s Daybreak and have had rave reviews from many people, including TV personality Ricky Tomlinson, Denise Van Outen, Jason Orange’s mother and now Mr GARY BARLOW himself. The ONLY Take That tribute show in the land to have ever been praised by Take That’s lead singer!

Irregular Roots 8pm, Kirkgate Centre Barcode Zebra + Philip Cockerham - dynamic Yorkshire-based four-piece band fronted by stunning vocalist Jess Gardham, writing and playing original material (imagine the love-child of Tracy Chapman and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers to get some idea of their sound), crafted from a unique blend of jazz, funk and folk influences. The band are already getting rave reviews from artists, promoters and venues.

Support from popular local singer and songwriter. £6/£4

Tuesday 17 November Bingley Amateur Operatic Society - Acorn Antiques - The Musical 7.15pm, Bingley Arts Centre Acorn Antiques: The Musical! is about an antiques dealer and based on the parodic soap opera of the same name by Victoria Wood. Victoria Wood decided to revive the original concept to satirise musical theatre with Acorn Antiques: The Musical! and now it’s coming to Bingley. Runs every night until Saturday 21 November.

WUTHERING HEIGHTS 17-21 NOVEMBER, ALHAMBRA THEATRE Immerse yourself in Cathy and Heathcliff ’s turbulent love affair as the breathtaking Northern Ballet - the ‘best dance actors in the world’ - capture the spirit of Wuthering Heights and the untamed beauty of the Yorkshire moors.

Tickets from £13.50. bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on

Wednesday 18 November Sarah McQuaid 7.30pm, The Exchange Arts Centre, Keighley A great songwriter and traditional singer, and a wonderful guitarist: Sarah McQuaid

brings her folk sound to Keighley. www.exchangearts.co.uk

Thursday 19 November Traveling Wilburys Tribute Band 7.30pm, Penningtons Octagon Live With The Wilburys never actually going on tour, perhaps partly due to the untimely 1988 death of Roy Orbison (played here by Paul Hopkins), their fans never got to see them all together in a live concert experience. With that in mind, Paul has joined up with five other very talented singers and musicians, who have formed this incredible Traveling Wilbury tribute show. www.theoctagonlive.com

Remembering Sir Fred Hoyle From 10am, Bingley Grammar School An activity morning for primary schools and an evening lecture with several guest speakers, including his research partner, his granddaughter Nicola, and scientists from Bradford and York universities.

LATES AT THE MUSEUM 6.30PM, NATIONAL MEDIA MUSEUM Inspired by the exhibition Revelations: Experiments in Photography, join us at Lates, an evening of fun just for adults, and journey into the fascinating world of space. Explore out-of-this-world science and technology and get exclusive access to the brand new exhibition! www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/lates

Friday 20 November 80s Night Live Band and Disco 7.30pm, Pennington’s Octagon Live The 80s nights at the Octagon are soon to become one of our most popular nights.

This time with a live band tribute to Boy George and Culture Club. Singing all the greatest hits like Do You Really Want To Hurt Me, Church Of The Poison Mind

and Karma Chameleon, to name but a few. After the live band we have Funky Phil our house DJ who will spinning some classic tunes from the 80s until the early hours.

This is a great night with a party atmosphere for young and old alike. www.theoctagonlive.com

TLR Presents.. Lau 8pm, Caroline Social Club Since their debut album in 2007 Lau have picked up four awards for Best Group at the BBC Radio 2 Folk awards and the individual members have all won multiple awards and recognition for their acclaimed solo works.

Rhythm Junkies 9pm, Old White Horse Live music from Rhythm Junkies.

Shipley Film Society 7.30pm, Kirkgate Centre Two Days, One Night - on being released from hospital, young Belgian mother Sandra discovers that her workmates have opted to accept a pay bonus in exchange for her losing her job. She only has one weekend in which to convince them to give up their bonuses so that she can keep her job.

ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER 8PM, ALHAMBRA THEATRE After the sell-out successes of Ugly Duckling and Three Little Pigs, and the TV adaptations for CBeebies, Northern Ballet presents their latest ballet for children, Elves And The Shoemaker.

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Saturday 21 November

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Front Room Disco 8pm, Kirkgate Centre

Wednesday 25 November

Front Room Disco brings you an eclectic alternative mix of music. Covering indie, alternative, ska, reggae, punk, disco and 80s pop. With Wil Oddsox (Love to Boogie).

A bar serves local ales, quality wines and soft drinks.

Harriers V Cyclists 2pm – 5pm, Fisherman’s Inn, Bingley Annual cross country race that pits local runners against cyclists in a test of speed and endurance.

Last Orders Live 8pm, The Brown Cow Bingley Live rock and roll music from local band Last Orders. www.browncowbingley.com

Bingley Local Produce Market 10am-3pm Market Square, Bingley Bingley Local Produce Market is an event for the everyone. Shoppers get to meet the producers and growers of the food they buy and even taste free samples!

PRAGUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 7.30PM, ST GEORGE’S HALL Their programme starts with Smetana’s dramatic Sarka, followed by Beethoven’s sublime Violin Concerto and Dvorak’s Symphony no. 8. Tickets from £15. bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on

Sunday 22 November Saltaire Cricket Club Table Top Sale 10am-1pm, Victoria Hall A wide variety of stalls selling small collectable antiques and toy cars, books, good quality secondhand clothing, handmade jewellery, scented candles and much more!

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Their presence and influence remains at an all-time high. Tickets from £40.

SARAH MILLICAN - OUTSIDER 25-26 NOVEMBER, ST GEORGE’S HALL Sarah Millican is venturing outside. Bring a cardie. Tickets from £26.50. bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on

Friday 27 November 80s Night Live Band and Disco 7.30pm, Pennington’s Octagon Live During the late 80s cult film The Blues Brothers was a hit sensation across America and soon to be a success in the UK, and this is when the Jake And Elwood Blues Revue was born. It started out as part of their comedy routine, adding a lively touch, but they were soon to find that their Blues Brothers Show was to take a different turn. www.theoctagonlive.com

Saltaire Live Presents: Cara Dillon 7.30pm, Victoria Hall Born in Dungiven in 1975, surrounded and infused with the rich cultural heritage of her native County Derry, Cara has risen to become one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song anywhere in the world.

Kast Off Kinks 7.30pm, Bingley Arts Centre The Kast Off Kinks formed in 1994 to keep the music of The Kinks playing on, and it is what the name implies.

Foxes Faux, Eddie O’Dwyer and Felka 7.30pm, The Exchange Arts Centre, Keighley Liars EP Launch from the punk folkers Foxes Faux with two awesome supports www.exchangearts.co.uk

Saltaire Brewery Beer Club 6pm-10pm, Saltaire Brewery Saltaire Brewery’s famous monthly Beer Club! A mini-beer festival with 13 handpulled real ales, great atmosphere and a hog roast for the peckish.

Tickets are £5 each, guarantee entry and include a drink. Buy them from Eventbrite.co.uk or Saltaire Brewery Tap and Shop. Visit www.saltairebrewery.co.uk for more details.

others. A suggested £3 donation can be made on entry to help cover costs.

Monday 7 December

Live acoustic night with Laura Erby.

Wednesday 2 December

Saturday 28 November

Cullingworth Village Council Meeting 7.30pm, Cullingworth Methodist Church

A comical light drama by Jean Anouilh and adapted by Christopher Fry. Repeated every night until Saturday 12 December. www.bingleyartscentre.co.uk

Laura Erby 9pm, Old White Horse

Bingley Christmas Fayre 10:30am-4:30pm, Bingley Town Centre See Santa and his elves and enjoy a variety of free rides and entertainment at the Bingley Christmas Fayre and Lights Switch On event.

Yorkshire CND Peace Fair 10am-4pm, Victoria Hall Includes over 80 stalls, a huge variety of quality crafts, delicious veggie food from the PeaceCake Cafe, live music and singing, children’s activities and ethical Christmas presents galore!

City Of Bradford Brass Band 7.30pm, Bingley Arts Centre Formerly known as the YBS Concert Brass, The City Of Bradford Brass Band has come a long way from its roots in the Yorkshire village of Saltaire, where it was formed at the turn of the twentieth century. The band is now based in Bradford and has represented Yorkshire at the National Brass Band Finals several times. www.bingleyartscentre.co.uk

The White Rosettes Ladies Barbershop Chorus 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Bingley All Saints Church Bingley invite you to join them in an evening of musical entertainment with 14 times British National Champions...The White Rosettes Ladies Barbershop Chorus. Tickets £12.50.

The Record Club 7.30pm, Kirkgate Centre

Cullingworth Village Council Meetings are held in the Methodist Church and start at 7.30 pm. At the start of each meeting there’s a 15 minute session for members of the public to ask questions and/or raise any relevant points of interest.

Friday 4 December The Conmitments 7.30pm, Pennington’s Octagon Live This famed tribute group to the feel-good film of the nineties have been together since they formed in 1995, playing the hits that millions know and love, including Mustang Sally, Try A Little Tenderness, Chain of Fools, Soul Man, Midnight Hour and countless more. www.theoctagonlive.com

Sheratons 9pm, Old White Horse Live music from the Sheratons.

Saturday 5 December Eddie Earthquake and the Tremors 7.30pm, The Exchange Arts Centre, Keighley The Aire valley’s answer to Gerry And The Pacemakers, rock ‘n’ roll does live on! www.exchangearts.co.uk

Bradford & Bingley RFC vs North Ribblesdale 2:15pm, Bradford & Bingley Sports Club, Wagon Lane The Bees take on Yorkshire rivals North Ribblesdale in a Yorkshire Division One league match at Wagon Lane.

Bingley Little Theatre - Ring Round the Moon 7.30pm, Bingley Arts Centre

Friday 11 December Christmas Party Night 7.30pm, Pennington’s Octagon Live A special Christmas party night at Octagon Live with live music from Blue Star Tattoo, followed by a house DJ playing dance classics. www.theoctagonlive.com

Whiskey Pistol 8pm, The Brown Cow, Bingley Live rock and roll and blues music from local band Last Orders. www.browncowbingley.com

Saturday 12 December Story time with Father Christmas at East Riddlesden Hall Various times, East Riddlesden Hall Pay a visit to Father Christmas and enjoy hearing tales of his magical adventures, join in with music time and have fun playing the festive party games. You’ll receive a warm welcome in these group sessions, a specially wrapped gift and the opportunity for a photograph with the man himself. Tickets include access to the garden trail and the arts and crafts room where seasonal activities will await. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Sunday 13 December Festive Make-And-Take Craft Fair 4-7pm, Main Hall, Wilsden Village Hall Stalls and workshops selling festive arts and crafts.

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AKA Dance Studio 4pm and 7pm, Bingley Arts Centre AKA is a multicultural dance academy based in Queensbury, Yorkshire. We hold weekly classes in variety of styles for people aged three years and over, along with an annual summer school during the first weeks of August. We aim to provide high quality dance education preparing students to enter the world of dance.

Bingley Buskers 8pm, Martinez Wine Bar A regular event on the second Sunday of every month, featuring a series of short performances including many forms of entertainment - singing, playing an instrument, poetry readings, mime, dance and comedy.

The snowman 1.3pm & 7pm, St George’s hall, bradford This Christmas, The Snowman is coming to St George’s Hall. The timeless film will be shown on a large screen accompanied by a live, professional orchestra.

Friday 18 December ANDY WILLIAMS SPECTACULAR 7.30PM, ST GEORGE’S HALL, BRADFORD The Andy Williams Christmas Spectacular stars The Osmonds, with special guests Jimmy Cricket & The Moon River Singers & Dancers.

Saturday 19 December

Mince Pie Specials at Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Travel in our toasty, Yuletide carriages as our festive journey continues into the New Year. See our stunning stations transformed with an amazing Christmas display, real coal fires and gas lights, creating a magical glow as your train rolls in. www.kwvr.co.uk

Sunday 27 December Comedy, Curry & Hypnotist Night 7.30pm, Pennington’s Octagon Live Comedian Lea Roberts and comedy hypnotist Chris Lee provide an evening of entertainment with curry supper and after-show music. www.theoctagonlive.com

Monday 28 December Sixties Big Xmas Night Out 7pm, Pennington’s Octagon Live Liverpool Cavern Club’s resident band The Shakers bring the Merseybeat sound to Bingley for a night of sixties music. www.theoctagonlive.com

Tuesday 29 December Ladies Night 7pm, Pennington’s Octagon Live Keighley’s answer to The Chippendales provide a night of erotic fantasy. www.theoctagonlive.com

Bradford & Bingley RFC vs Selby 2:15pm, Bradford & Bingley Sports Club, Wagon Lane

Thursday 31 December

The Bees take on Yorkshire rivals Selby in a Yorkshire Division One league match at Wagon Lane.

New Year’s Eve party, featuring a buffet, live music from party band Slingback and Funky Phil the DJ. www.theoctagonlive.com

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Saturday 26 December

Bingley Harriers Christmas Trip 9am-5pm, The Buck Inn, Buckden A big Christmas day out in North Yorkshire for Bingley Harriers members.

the ken dodd christmas happiness show 5pm, st george’s hall, bradford An evening of fun and laughter with Ken Dodd and special guests.

New Year’s Eve by John and Josie Pennington 7pm, Pennington’s Octagon Live

Bingley Arts Centre Rule the World - Take That Tribute Sat 14th November, 7:30pm £12.50 (£10 conc) Recreating the magic of ‘Take That’ live in concert, this is the closest sound and lookalikes you can find to the real thing! If you like ‘Take That’ you will LOVE ‘Rule The World’; the ultimate celebration of the music of Take That in the UK today with a fan base transcending age groups and nationalities alike. Now in their 8th year touring, this is a spectacular show with amazing dance routines, numerous costume changes and all your favourite hits.

Bingley Amateur Operatic Society Acorn Antiques - The Musical Tue 17th - Sat 21st November, 7:15pm Front Stalls: £13.00 (£11 conc) Rear Stalls: £11.00 (£9 conc)

Kast off Kinks Fri 27th November, 7:30pm £15 The Kast Off Kinks formed in 1994 to keep the music of The Kinks playing on, and it is what the name implies - the original line-up consisted of the band that played Lola (apart from Ray and Dave Davies) – Mick Avory, John Dalton and John Gosling - together in 2009, the line-up became the band that played Come Dancing - Avory, Ian Gibbons and Jim Rodford (respectively the Kinks’ longest-serving drummer, keyboard player and bassist).

City of Bradford Brass Band Sat 28th November, 7:30pm, £10 (£9 conc)

Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street, Bingley, BD16 2LZ Boxoffice 01274 567983 Mon to Friday 11:00am to 3:30pm

www.bingleyartscentre.co.uk

Weekly Events & Classes

Mondays

Tuesdays

CobraFIT 9.30am, Bingley Fitness Studio

Bingley Mother & Toddler Group 9.15am, The Scout Hut, Bingley

Interval training with a weighted bag.

Babycinos Group 9:30am, Myrtle Perk Mum/dad/carer and baby group at Myrtle Perk. Drink lattes, have brunch and chat in the upstairs room.

Soupermums 11.30am-1pm, Wilsden Trinity Church A Christian welcome and a chance to chat with other mums over lunch in a cheerful, safe and comfy environment.

Zumba 10.30am, Bingley Fitness Studio Fun dance fitness.

Wilsden Art Group 2pm, Wilsden Village Hall The class is suitable for beginners or those who wish to improve. Most people paint in watercolour but it’s possible to have tuition in other mediums.

CobraCore 5.45pm, Bingley Fitness Studio

Harden Chatterbox 9.30am, St Saviour’s, Harden A carers’ and toddlers’ group renowned for its friendly atmosphere.

First Steps Toddler Group 9.30am, All Saints Bingley Craft activities, free play and singing.

Well Woman Yoga 10am, Bingley Fitness Studio Nurturing yoga for women of all ages.

Story Time in Bingley Library 10.30am, Bingley Library Storytelling and craft activities.

Weeny Boppers 1.30pm, Church House, Bingley Music and Movement - baby, toddler and preschool activity classes.

Interval training with a weighted bag.

Wilsden Cubs 6.15pm, Wilsden Village Hall

Wilsden Beavers 6pm, Wilsden Village Hall

A Cub Scout meeting consists of games and activities with plenty of time spent outdoors.

Games, crafts, singing, visits, good turns and plenty of outdoor activities for 6-8 year olds.

Metafit 6.30pm, Bingley Fitness Studio Bodyweight intervals to boost your metabolism.

Fitness Yoga 7.15pm, Bingley Fitness Studio

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Yoga moves for strength, flexibility and balance.

Girl Guides 7.15pm, Wilsden Village Hall Girls can get involved in anything from adventure sports to performing arts, travel and taking part in community action projects.

Pilates 6.30pm, Bingley Fitness Studio Improves strength and joint stability.

Bingley Harriers Endurance Training 7pm, Bradford & Bingley Sports Club These are structured sessions aimed at improving your speed, strength and stamina.

CobraExpress 7.15pm, Bingley Fitness Studio Interval training with a weighted bag.

Wilsden Scouts 7.30pm, Wilsden Village Hall Rock climbing, potholing, gliding, photography and international experiences

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Bingley Bright Sparks Playgroup 9am, St Aidan’s Church, Crossflatts

Playgroup at Bingley Scout Hut 9.15am, Bingley Scout Hut

Fitness Yoga 9.15am, Bingley Fitness Studio

A group from Bingley Grammar School along with other helpers and students look after up to 25 children at the playgroup.

The group has a great selection of toys and ride-ons for every age!

Yoga moves for strength, flexibility and balance

Busy Bees Baby and Toddler group 9.30am, St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Gilstead

Baby and Toddler Group 9.30am, St Michaels Church, Cottingley

Play activities for mothers and toddlers.

Baby and toddler playgroup full of fun, crafts and singalong.

Lots of toys in a good open hall to play with. Come and join us for a chat and a cuppa.

MetaFit 9.30am, Bingley Fitness Studio

Glow Fitness 9.45am, Bingley Fitness Studio

Bodyweight intervals to boost your metabolism.

Fitness class and nutritional information.

Mothers and Toddlers Group 9.15am, Wilsden Village Hall

Cornerstone Kidz Toddler Group 9.30am, Cornerstone Nursery, Cottingley The group is run by parents and carers, and has a wonderful collection of toys and activities for children to enjoy.

Singing For Fun 11.30pm, Bingley Fitness Studio Sociable singing for everyone.

BYC Creative Wednesdays 3pm, Bingley Youth Café A provision for Young People aged 13 – 19 (25 with a disability), come and meet with professional youth workers in a relaxing atmosphere and take part in activities, access information advice and guidance or socialise with friends.

2nd Wilsden Brownies 6pm, Wilsden Village Hall Brownies opens up a world of exciting challenges and the opportunity to try new things and make brilliant friends.

Metafit 6.30pm, Bingley Fitness Studio Bodyweight intervals to boost your metabolism.

CobraFIT 7.15pm, Bingley Fitness Studio Interval training with a weighted bag

Step Aerobics 8.15pm, Bingley Fitness Studio Aerobics class using a platform.

Yoga moves for strength, flexibility and balance

Bingley Janus Club 10am, Eldwick Memorial Hall Meeting place for retired men within Bingley and district area.

Pilates 11.30pm, Bingley Fitness Studio Improves strength and joint stability.

St Joseph’s Bingley After-School Club - Bricks 4 Kidz 3:15pm, St Joseph’s Bingley Bricks 4 Kidz provides an extraordinary opportunity for students to learn science and engineering concepts by building with LEGO®Bricks

1st Wilsden Brownies 6.15pm, Wilsden Village Hall Brownies opens up a world of exciting challenges and the opportunity to try new things and to make brilliant friends.

Boxercise 6.30pm, Bingley Fitness Studio Circuit-style class using boxing moves.

Wilsden Senior Youth Club 6.30pm, Wilsden Village Hall Activities include Wii, disco, face painting, crafts, indoor and outdoor football, pool and snooker tables, etc. Ages 12 to 18.

Pilates 9.45am, Wilsden Village Hall Fitness class aimed to improve balance and strength.

Creepy Crawlies Baby and Toddler Group 10am, Little House, Market St. Come along to the group to meet new friends and relax in a friendly environment.

Teeny Linguistics 10am/10.45am, Bingley Youth Cafe Try a free session of Teeny Linguistics fun French and Spanish classes for babies and little ones!

Senior Circuits 10.30am, Bingley Fitness Studio Keeping older adults fit, well and moving.

CobraCore 12.30pm, Bingley Fitness Studio Interval training with a weighted bag.

BYC Chill Out it’s Friday!

3pm, Bingley Youth Café A provision for Young People aged 13 – 19 (25 with a disability), come and meet with professional youth workers in a relaxing atmosphere and take part in activities, access information advice and guidance or socialise with friends.

Wilsden Junior Youth Club 6.pm, Wilsden Village Hall

Mixed ability running sessions.s.

Activities include Wii, disco, face painting, crafts, indoor and outdoor football, pool and snooker tables, etc. Ages 5 to 11.

Metafit 7.30pm, Bingley Fitness Studio

Latin American & Ballroom Dancing 7.30pm, bingley dance studio

Bingley Harriers Endurance Training 7pm, Bradford & Bingley Sports Club

Bodyweight intervals to boost your metabolism.

Latin american and ballroom dancing aimed at beginners.

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Saturdays

Sundays

Metafit 8.30am, Bingley Fitness Studio

Waterbabies Various times, Hazelbeck School

Bodyweight intervals to boost your metabolism.

Build your little one’s confidence and independence in the water and ensuring that safety around water becomes second nature.

Waterbabies Various times, Hazelbeck School Build your little one’s confidence and independence in the water and ensuring that safety around water becomes second nature.

Pop Dance Beginners 9.15am, Bingley Dance Studio Pop dancing class for under 12s.

Pilates 9.30am, Bingley Fitness Studio

Boxercise 9.30pm, Bingley Fitness Studio Circuit style class using boxing moves.

Pony Club 11am-1pm, Harden Grange riding school As a pony club centre we offer the opportunity for children without their own ponies to progress their riding and stable management skills.

Improves strength and joint stability.

Aikido 6pm, Bingley Fitness Studio

CobraExpress 10.30am, Bingley Fitness Studio

Japanese martial art.

Interval training with a weighted bag.

BYC Inventive Saturdays 4pm, Bingley Youth Café A provision for Young People aged 13 – 19 (25 with a disability), come and meet with professional youth workers in a relaxing atmosphere and take part in activities, access information advice and guidance or socialise with friends.

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