Bingley Hub Magazine Issue 26 - August 2014

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Contributions: Alan Cattell - Historian Steve Warrillow - Denso Marsten Nature Reserve Canal & River Trust Jane Richards Danielle Watson Astrid Hansen, Historian Sara Atkinson, Yorkshire Cat Rescue Heather McAvan - Bingley Mums Simon Gazeley, Canalside Health Centre

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Editor’s Letter Dear Readers Welcome to the August issue.

Summer is here.. Touch wood we will have the summer sun for the whole of August, it will be a miracle if that happens!

Welcome to our new advertisers; and thank you to all our advertisers for supporting this local magazine, without them the magazine would not be here!

So what delights have we in this issue for you? Our new feature: Bingley Mums; Heather McAvan is our new contributor for all things relating to mums, dads, grandparents, carers. Days out, child friendly places to take your children; activities to do with your children and much much more... Take a peak at her first article; ten free things to do in the school holidays.

Are you one of those women that takes your husband/ partner shopping for clothes with you? Pass the Hub to them and get them to read the article on page 8, “Men Hate Shopping” ... an insight to why women shop like they do, and vice versa and why Men hate Shopping !!

Alan Cattell is writing about Disraeli’s visit to Bingley and Druids Alter in 1844, and reviews ‘Friller’ The play written

by Sharon Wright, which was written about Lily Cove, who Alan wrote about in a previous issue of the Hub. We have a competition to win 2 tickets to see Stephen K Amos, Comedian and 2 weekend tickets to go to Bingley Music Live !

For any comments regarding this issue, feedback is appreciated, please send them to me at: kim@overtmarketing.co.uk Bye bye for now p.s Don’t forget to check out our online magazine; we are updating daily with fresh new articles: www.mycommunityhub.co.uk

Free Fun

by the Community for the Community

August Bank Holiday Saturday 23rd August 2014 12:00 - 5:00pm Bradford & Bingley Sports Ground

by Kimberley Devine-Harrup The ladies at the Women’s Institute in Bingley have been working extremely hard over the past few months to organise a family fun day which will be held at the Bradford and Bingley Sports Ground on the 23rd August 2014 from 12pm until 5pm.

The ladies recognised that all the local villages were having “Gala’s” but Bingley didn’t have its own. Once upon a time there was a Bingley Children’s Gala, which was held in Myrtle Park. So, the WI took it upon themselves to organise a Jamboree where you can bring the kids for a low cost family fun day out.

They have received £500 from the Shipley Community Chest Fund, which will help to pay for the rent of the pitch, St Johns Ambulance and to hire security. They have also approached other local societies and businesses for funding. The gala is not for profit and any proceeds will be put in the pot for next year.

Commercial stall holders pay £20 for a pitch, but stalls for Community based organisations are free of charge. The WI is asking that stalls provide an activity that could entertain the children.

The schools in Bingley have been involved in an ‘Great Outdoors’ Art competition in the run up to the event and the competition winners will be presented on the day.

• Events in the central arena including pets & people and performances by local dance/arts groups.

• There will be a small number of low cost rides for children including a bouncy castle and zorb balls as well as circus skills.

Other Community Stalls include; Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Bingley Youth Cafe, Forest Schools, HALE, (Health Action Local Engagement), Bingley Camera Club, Face Painting, Gym Stars, Friends of the local parks & Bingley Community Council Group, with many more being contacted as this goes to press.

The WI would like to thank Bingley Canoe Club for providing them access to electricity and drinking water, the Hale family from Tarquin’s Café Myrtle Park for their help with event organisation & the Bingley Hub for providing the programme for the day.

It will hopefully be the first of many years of Jamboree that will get bigger and better as the years go by!

So what can you expect to see on the day?

Bring your own picnic and refreshments, as there will be a picnic area on the field. As well as this there will be a BBQ - provided by B&B Sports Club and also a tea & cake stall run by the WI. • The Canoe club will be putting on a competition on their rowing machine.

• Handy Archer - learn how to use a bow and arrow.

• Nature based children’s play area

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Eldwick Beer & Banger Festival 2014 Friday 15th & Saturday 16th August 2014 From 5pm Friday & 2pm Saturday til late ...

It’s that time of year again, where Eldwick Village Society hold their annual Beer & Banger Festival; taking place over the weekend of the 15th and 16th August. The charity event, which is in it’s 5th year, is raising funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and other local charities, and is sponsored by local Bingley business - Simply Bathrooms & Kitchens.

It has been confirmed that the Air Ambulance will be landing at approx. 4.30pm (operational dependent), and the general public will be able to visit the helicopter in groups of 12.

The event starts at 5pm until 11.30pm on Friday; with live entertainment by a 1940s themed singer, in the Birches Freehouse.

Saturday commences at 2pm until 11.30pm, with live entertainment by a Soul Singer, starting at 9pm on both evenings. Children are welcome but will need to leave by 7pm.

There will be approximately 28 real ales and a selection of ciders to try in the Beer Hall, (Eldwick Memorial Hall), which is adjoined to the Birches Freehouse. The event is affiliated to Black Sheep Brewery, promoting Yorkshire Real Ales. Soft drinks are also available to purchase.

Entrance tickets are available from Eldwick Post Office and Birches Freehouse. Tickets cost £5.00 which gets your entrance for both days, tasting notes, charity glass and your first pint. Their usual specially commissioned sausages will be sold separately from the banger stall.

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• I am terrified of elevators. I’m going to start taking steps to avoid them.

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• Why did the octopus beat the shark in a fight?

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• A red and a blue ship have just collided in the Caribbean. Apparently the survivors are marooned.

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Local History

“Friller” - The Play - Haworth Festival The Play...Wright

The Cast of “Friller” at Haworth (Photograph Courtesy of John Sargent)

Last month our local historian Alan Cattell wrote an article on Lily Cove the aeronaut buried in 1906 at Haworth. This coincided with a play partly covering Lily’s exploits written by locally born journalist Sharon Wright. Alan was curious to see the play and below is his review:

“Friller” - The Play - Haworth Festival Had a magic (or was it ghostly?) night out at Haworth Festival in June watching Sharon Wright’s play “Friller”. Having written local history articles on and helped Sharon in a small way as regards research into one of the plays main characters, Lily Cove I bought tickets for the play, not knowing quite what to expect!

The Plot Lily was an aeronaut jumping from a balloon (at 700 feet) and parachuting down to earth.

Unfortunately whilst performing as the main attraction at Haworth Gala in June 1906 she was killed in the attempt and now lies buried in Haworth. Anyway.... back to the play.......

And Characters.......

It opens with Peg Mythenroyd barmaid at the Old White Lion, Haworth sweeping the bar when suddenly the Ghost of Lily Cove appears and the two engage in conversation. Lily talks about her adventurous life and Peg bewails the boredom of hers, wishing she was instead a dancer at the Folies Bergère! They are joined on stage by the ghosts of Branwell , Patrick, Emily and Charlotte Brontë and Frederick Bidmead, Lily Cove’s manager, all recapping good and bad moments of their lives and encouraging Peg the barmaid to follow her dream. Bob Smith, photographer on the Keighley News appears as himself, keen for a news story and photographs!

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Sharon Wright first came across the story of Lily Cove whilst a cub reporter at the Keighley News, when she wrote an article about her. Sharon now lives and works in London as a Journalist and is the Founder of Narky Knickers Theatre Company, members of whom performed the play at Haworth Festival. Friller manages to provide comedy, pathos, historical fact and a musical interlude in a fast paced (sometimes too fast to fully appreciate the subtlety of the humour!) and quirky play. Notable amongst these are references and jibes about local villages and towns such a Haworth, Oakworth, Bingley and Keighley, which were all appreciated by the local audience. The play is extremely well written and perhaps the only downside was that it was over too quickly! Sharon assured me that fringe theatre is often short and snappy but that she does intend to extend the play.

The Director Adam Wollerton managed to blend a local story, with actors from out of town into a congruent and enchanting dialogue which captured audience imagination and interest. The approach left us waiting for more, when the play had actually ended!

Personally I would love to have a copy of the script so that I could recap on the bits that I missed due to the speed of dialogue.

And the Players Hannah White as Lily was larger than life (which as a ghost takes some doing!) and provided a believable link with the other ghosts and a great singing voice to the one song of the play. Olivia Cole as Peg gave an earthy counterpart to the dialogue of the ghosts and a touch local humour and continuity.

David Jacobson portraying the showman Bidmead provided a robust portrayal of “roll upedness” and Jeremy Preston gave a reflective tragic-comic performance as Branwell Brontë. Barry Rocard looked and sounded the part of Patrick Brontë with a strong stage presence and evocative Irish accent.

Emma Rose as Emily and Charlotte Knowles as Charlotte both gave humorous, insightful and thoughtful interpretations of their characters. Each of the actors worked well with each other which added to the audience enjoyment of the play.

Thanks.... To the Director and Cast for a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Thanks also to Sharon for your insight and your humour. You haven’t lost any of your” Yorkshireness” and I look forward to your next play with eager anticipation. Keep them coming!

Alan Cattell - Bingley - June 2014

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Local History

Disraeli’s Visit to Bingley and Harden and Druids Altar - 1844 In this month’s article our local historian Alan Cattell looks at a visit to Bingley in 1844 made by the future Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. During the visit Disraeli opened what are now known as Cottingley Bridge Garden Allotments and visited Druids Altar with his wife. He stayed at Harden Grange with local landowner and MP for Knaresborough, William Ferrand.

Also during the visit a game of cricket was also played and included one of the first recorded demonstrations of over- arm bowling in Airedale.

Disraeli and Ferrand In 1842 Benjamin Disraeli was one of the founder members of the Young England group which included W Busfeild Ferrand of Bingley.

What was Young England?

Young England comprised of a group of four young conservative writers and politicians. They argued that the middle classes were gaining too much economic and political power at the expense of the working classes. They believed that capitalists totally disregarded the needs of the working classes, and that the newly rich had no sense of obligation or duty.

Their rather vague and romantic ideology was that through a union of hearts and minds rather than specific social reforms, class peace and social stability could be restored. To achieve this they proposed that there needed to be a restoration of the trust which they believed had once existed between the aristocracy and the people, and a reaffirmation of the position of the church. Disraeli suggested that the aristocracy should use their power to protect the poor.

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Ferrands Position Roberts (1979) Paternalism in Early Victorian England identifies that Ferrand’s Bingley in Yorkshire was a centre of manufacturing which faced the dilemmas caused by old declining handcraft based industry, new technology and new and expanding textile mills. His speeches in public and in Parliament showed a bitter resentment at the excessive growth of manufacturing, the power of money and the focus on political economy. He was of course a Squire rather than a manufacturer and this could be expected!

In a speech to the House of Commons in March 1843 Ferrand proposed Allotment of Waste Land as a means of redressing the perceptions and position of the working classes. In the speech he cited Bingley which he stated had once been a primarily agricultural centre with one manufacturer which had expanded in a short time to ten. He proposed that in granting land to the working class for their use as allotments “The measures which I am now about to propose would restore the working classes of the country in great degree to their former comforts” Eighteen months later in October 1844 he invited Young England colleagues Disraeli and Sir John Manners to Bingley to celebrate the success of the allotments that he had instituted.

The Allotments On October 15th 1844 The Morning Chronicle gave background to the opening of new allotments on land owned by the Ferrands near Cottingley Bridge : “About twelve months ago Mr Ferrand introduced the allotment system into his parish. A field of about fifteen acres in extent, watered on two sides by the River Aire, was given by Mr Ferrands aunt Margaret for the purpose of ascertaining how far the system would prove serviceable to the poorer inhabitants of the parish, on

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condition that she continued to receive the accustomed rent”.

The ground had been divided into 59 allotments and eleven shillings a year was charged to each allotment holder.

The majority of these were operatives from worsted mills in Bingley and neighbourhood.

Taking into account that rent and taxes collected raised £40 and cutting the grass cost £60, it was estimated that the crops produced amounted in value to between £400 and £500.

Additionally, the article stated “During the whole of the summer and autumn these 59 men and their families have been provided with good vegetables, many of them are keeping two pigs, while each allotment yields a good winter crop of potatoes”.

The Local Environment The town of Bingley was described as “being the centre of the great manufacturing workshops of Lancashire and Yorkshire, it is one of those places abounding in the North of England which exhibits the rapid and almost incredible change of an insignificant village into a vast manufacturing population” The article then continued in lyrical fashion, the writer obviously feeling the muse of the occasion in stating: “The town itself is beautifully placed on the river Aire in the midst of one of the most lovely dales in Yorkshire. Lofty and thickly wooded hills, a picturesque valley, mingled with the evidence of most active manufacturing industry, form a romantic and unusual scene. The tall chimneys as it were, appear to be struggling for mastery, with the luxuriant woods and to be shouldering them out of place, and the clinking of the power looms and spinning frames of the factories harmonise oddly with the free and joyous carol of the birds!”

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Cricket The Leeds Intelligencer of 28th September 1844 gave advance notice of the opening of the allotments and new cricket club stating “ We have given an account of the introduction of the allotment system as well as the establishment of a cricket club under the auspices of William Busfeild Ferrand Esq. The formation of the cricket club has added much to the healthful recreation of members” On the afternoon of October 14th 1844 the townspeople of Bingley gathered at the cricket ground close to the allotments were they were met

by Ferrand, Disraeli and Manners.

In procession behind the town band they visited the allotments before returning to play a game of cricket on the ground that Ferrand had also given to them. Disraeli did not play an active part in the game of cricket.

However, the Press of the time made great stock out of the fact that the Lord (Manners) and the local shoemaker had played together.

Ferrands “locals” beat Manners X1 by three games to two. Manners also gave a display of left handed over arm bowling recorded by Burnley (1873) in West Yorkshire Sketches.

“Manners took off his coat and attacked the wickets with balls thrown from the shoulder, he was regarded with wondering admiration, albeit there were a few old stagers who resented the innovation as not being bowling but deliberate throwing!

“Above- shoulder” bowling was ruled as illegal in MCC rules until 1862..so perhaps the old stagers had a point!

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Local History The Allotment Opening and Celebration Dinner After the opening of the allotments and the game of cricket those invited then walked to the Oddfellows Hall in Bingley. Dinner was served at four O’ Clock and was followed by speeches.

A flag over the top table at the dinner carried the slogan “The Throne and the Cottages”, the intention being to convey the idea of mutually supportive integrated relationship. This would entail the “aristocracy” (landed and industrial), providing security to their tenants and workers by supplying work and possibly housing care, which in turn would create loyalty amongst the workforce.

Disraeli took the opportunity to profile Young England ideology during his speech when he stated: “We are on the eve of a big change which will bring back some of those ancient hereditary sentiments of loyalty and good faith and trust that once made England great (much cheering)” He also made reference to raising the tone of public feeling and that the dinner had been “a genuine determination to blend classes together and restore the ancient feeling of good intelligence” The similarity of Press releases of the time and positive spin within them give evidence of a great degree of stage management of the event and those who were invited to attend.

The music and banners denoted the arrival of the leaders of the people. They mounted the craggy ascent to Druids Altar, and there, surrounded by his companions, amid the enthusiastic shouts of the multitude, Walter Gerard came forward to address a torchlight meeting” Shortly after publication, Manners wrote to Disraeli on 11th May 1845 congratulating him on the book, which he had just finished reading. He also made reference to Harden Moor and Druids Altar. On 12th May 1845 Disraeli replied: I was very pleased that you recognised the moor where we were companions. Do you remember your mounting the Druids Altar? Mrs Disraeli was frightened by your audacity. I think it gave me the idea for the Altar as Gerard’s rostrum”

Sybil – Disraeli’s Political Novel Another reason for Disraeli’s visit to the North was that he was writing and carrying out research for his second political novel Sybil.

Whilst in the area he collected information about industrial life which he wrote up over the winter of 1844 and published in May 1845. In each of Disraeli’s three novels the main characters were portrayed as showing concern about poverty and of the injustices of the parliamentary system Blake (1966) in Disraeli points out that in Sybil Disraeli gave a highly realistic picture of life in the grim northern manufacturing towns which formed the breeding ground of Chartism.

Druids Altar During their visit to Bingley Disraeli and Manners stayed as guests of Ferrand at Harden Grange.

Whilst they were there they visited Druids Altar, which left a marked impression on Disraeli. So much so that he used it as an important location for a torchlight meeting of revolutionary trade unionists in Sybil.

“Suddenly in the distance the sound of martial music: and instantly, quick as the lighting and far more wild, each person present brandished a flaming torch, amid a chorus of cheers, that renewed and resounding floated far away over the broad bosom of the dusk wilderness.

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Disraelis’ Opinion of Sybil After positive comment from Manners, Disraeli reflected on the book and what it represented, with pride as to its content and accuracy: “In Sybil, I considered the condition of the people.

At that time the Chartist agitation was still fresh in the public memory, and its repetition was far from improbable. I had mentioned to my friend, the late Thomas Duncombe, something of what I was contemplating; and he offered and obtained for my perusal the whole of the correspondence of Feargus O’Connor when conductor of the Northern Star, with the leaders and chief actors of the Chartist movement.

I had visited and observed with care all the localities introduced ; and as an accurate and never

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exaggerated picture of a remarkable period in our domestic history, and of a popular organisation which in its extent and completeness has perhaps never been equalled, the pages of Sybil may, I venture to believe, be consulted with confidence�.

Postscript to the Visit To Bingley Despite the rhetoric, Young England ceased to exist as a political group in 1845 partly owing to differences in opinion on government proposals and partly because of pressure on two of the group, not to be disloyal to the their main party. As a literary circle they ceased to exist in 1848.

Although no longer connected as a political alliance, Ferrand and Disraeli continued to correspond. In a letter dated 27th August 1854 Disraeli remembers his trip to Bingley

Alan Cattell - Bingley - July 2014 Alan has kindly given permission for this article adapted from his book Bingley and Surrounds Forgotten Moments from History, to be printed Images courtesy of Bradford Libraries, Bingley Local History Society, Mick Walmsley , Woodbank Garden Centre and Alan Cattell

My Dear Ferrand, Hearty thanks for your ever kind recollection of us. I have an especial relish for your Harden Grouse which always reminds me of the old moor, and the happy visit we paid in 1844. Is it possible that 10 years can have passed?

The real postscript to this article is that whilst Ferrand, Disraeli and Young England may all be distant memories, the Allotments which they helped institute are still a much used local facility 170 years later.

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Bingley Mums…

written by Heather McAvan, Community Contributor We are really pleased, here at the Bingley Hub to have Heather McAvan on board with us. Her new section “Bingley Mums” will hopefully give you mums (and dads and grandparents and carers) lots of tips and advice on what to do with your little ones in the Bingley area. Here’s a bit from Heather herself: Hi Bingley Hubbers, my name is Heather and I live in Bingley with my husband and young sons, age three and six. I am an experienced teacher and I run the local website www.bingleymums.com.

I recently ran a campaign to save Bingley Children’s Centre (you may have seen my article is July’s issue of the Hub) and I am very active in the local community. I will be bringing you a monthly column where you can find out more about educational activities for children, thoughts on how we can improve our local area and ideas for days out and family adventures.”

Here’s my first piece… If you like what you read, and would like to contact me directly, please visit www.mycommunityhub.co.uk and click on the link to bingleymums.com

2. I often forget it’s there, but St Ives is a totally free family friendly environment with something for everyone. Park up by the adventure playground and spend an hour in the sandpit, on the zip wire and musical bridge. Have a chat with other parents on the many benches while your children burn off some energy. After a picnic lunch walk round the lake looking at the different plants and minibeasts in your path. There are further walks beyond there but we always find that to be enough. There’s plenty of space to kick a ball about as well.

Happy Holidays

5. On a rainy day the National Media Museum in Bradford is a good option - though you’ll probably have to pay for parking, it’s only around £3 for half a day and there are picnic areas inside if you aren’t keen on paying for lunch out. There are various exhibitions going on over the Summer and even though the attractions inside don’t change very often it’s still well worth a visit every six months or so.

Ten free things to do with kids around Bingley in the Summer hols...

The Summer holidays are a magical time in everyone’s childhood, but for parents they can not only be a childcare headache but a time when you feel you are always putting your hand in your pocket. Obviously there are going to be days when it’s unavoidable to spend money on entry fees, lunch and petrol, but if you try and intersperse those days with some freebie fun days as well, it will make it all seem a bit more manageable. Here are some ideas for free things to do with children in and around the Bingley area this Summer:1. Go for a bike ride - with the TDF fresh in everyone’s minds it’s a great time to make the most of it and spend some time as a family on one of Bingley’s many cycle routes. With young children Myrtle Park is a good place to learn how to ride with or without stabilisers. Ride round the bandstand or up and down the various paths that wind their way around the park. For older children the canal is a great cycle way, stopping off for a picnic in Saltaire and having an explore in Salt’s Mill before turning round and coming back to Bingley.

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3. Shipley Glen is easily accessed by foot from Eldwick - just turn right after the war memorial and although it’s not great for pushchair access, it’s fine for slightly older children. There are loads of birds of prey up there too so take a note pad to make a list of what you see, do drawings and inspire interest in the world around us.

4. Not too far from Bingley are the wondrous Goit Stock water falls near Harden - it’s great for paddling on hot summer days and taking a cool walk through woods. Start from the Malt Shovel pub in Harden - full details can be found on: www.mycommunityhub.co.uk/goit-stock-waterfallwoods-harden-beck-walk/

6. Bingley Library has some events on this Summer that are definitely worth a look. Monday 28th sees an organised Teddy Bears Picnic in Myrtle Park between 11 - 1pm, probably most suitable for under 5s. On the 5th August between 11 - 12pm there is a Greek Story telling session and on the 6th August Mythical Maze: Zoolab between 11 -12pm. 12th August - Mythical Monster Masks 10.30 - 11.15am. 26th August Amazing Maze Mozaic 10.30 - 11.15. For more details call Bingley Library on 01274 438780. As well as these sessions you are of course welcome to visit Bingley library at any times to read stories, use the internet and take out books.

7. Stay in your own back garden! Set up water play with bubbles, add water to cornflour in a bowl, put jelly in a bucket or

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make mud pies! Children just enjoy spending time with their parents and you can show that you are a “play expert” as well as everything else you do!

8. Organise a mini sports day with the other families on your street/area. Make your own medals to award to winners, have a “mums race” (don’t get too competitive though!) do all the traditional things we used to do as children and finish it off with trestle tables and a community tea party! I guarantee the children will remember it forever!

9. Den building is something that all children really enjoy - and adults too! Take yourself off to Prince of Wales Park at the top of Park Road - take a few old sheets, gather some sticks and get building! Tell stories in your den, and take a flask so you can enjoy a cool or hot drink. Make woodland trails and enjoy the scenery.

10. Photography - my son is really into taking photos so I let him use my old iPhone so he can do his own photography projects. It’s really useful for developing a keen eye for detail as well as becoming more aware of the world around us. If you can, print the photos off and make into a scrap book - it’s also a good way to encourage reluctant writers as it makes sense to record underneath each photo what it is and where it was taken giving a reason to write is half the battle!

Also don’t forget to make some time for yourself this Summer holiday - you don’t need to spend every moment entertaining the kids and if you do, you’ll soon get snappy and burnt out. Even if it’s just reading a book or having a cup of tea in peace and quiet for a few minutes twice a day, make sure that you do it as everyone will benefit in the long term.

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Men Hate Shopping... Mens Fashion

by Simon Harrup

It’s no secret that most men don’t like shopping and most women love to shop.

Men Buy, Women Shop…

We’ve been working with local Menswear retailer Michael Bower Menswear and thought we’d share some interesting (maybe amusing) insights with you. We’re talking about Mens Fashion shopping here really, but pretty sure the same applies to all shopping for men.

A survey of 2,000 British people conducted in 2013 found that men become bored after only 26 minutes of shopping, while it took women a full two hours.

The survey found that 80% of men didn’t like shopping with their partners, and that 45 percent avoided doing so at all costs. Almost half of all spousal shopping trips ended in arguments, with men becoming frustrated because they bought what they needed straight away, while their partners were still looking and taking too long to make decisions – does this sound familiar?

My observation is that men (myself included) tend to view shopping as a mission. A mission to accomplish as quickly as possible so we can get on and do something important or something we want to do.

So if we need new trousers, we go to the shops likely to sell the kind of trousers we have in mind. We enter the shop and go directly to the section for trousers, we have a quick scan for the correct colour or style, maybe drag a few out to see if we like them. If not, then we exit the shop and proceed to the next shop likely to sell what we want. We repeat this process until we find exactly what we had in mind, very rarely taking much notice of what else the shop has to offer or spending more than a few minutes in each shop. It is a mission after all!

It’s very rare for most men at least, that we’d go out hunting for trousers and come back with shoes, a belt and no trousers… (if your man comes home with no trousers you should probably be worried).

Most men I know don’t like the thought of heading in to Leeds to browse round the shops, even a mission to Leeds for some new trousers or shoes is pretty daunting.

I found the shopping experience at Michael Bower Menswear to be quite refreshing and far from the arduous task of traipsing the High Street or City Centre.

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They are a little out of the way and not somewhere you would randomly visit. And although they have been there since the 50’s their Menswear range really is more up to date than most people suspect.

I’ve got to say, I’d passed them by a million times without ever popping in, I did think they were a stuffy old mans shop. How wrong could I be…

No more missions into Leeds for me… They have a Car Park so I can get there easily, they have a pretty extensive range with some great brands.

You can buy everything from Shoes & Accessories, Jeans & T-Shirts, to some rather dapper Suits, Shirts & Coats.

What’s more is that they hand select their collections for each season and they stock sizes for real men…

So, from now on my missions will be pretty easy, I can be in and out with exactly what I want and have more time to do the things I really want to do.

What is strange is that, I’ve actually found myself browsing and enjoying the experience. It could be because the pressure is off to fight my way through crowds and flit from shop to shop trying to find what I need.

If you or a man you know is daunted by shopping missions, as I was. Then you really need to get down to Michael Bower Menswear Dare I write about How Women shop? or When Couples Shop Together…

Watch this space!

Michael Bower Menswear, 297-301 Bradford Road, Sandbeds.

Situated on the Bradford Road, heading towards Riddlesden.

Bingley Arts Centre What’s on...

home of Bingley Little Theatre Bingley Arts Centre, at the heart of Bingley Town includes a 350 seat theatre which can also be configured as a large open space. As well as a varied programme of entertainment, the Arts Centre is home to “Bingley Little Theatre” who present eight plays each year along with a programme of studio activities.

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What’s on Guide: Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Holiday Workshop and Show Monday 18th August until Thurs 21st August

10.00am until 3.00pm, plus a performance for family and friends at 3pm on Thursday 21st.

Suitable for ages 8 - 12.

To book places phone Lynn on 07956 122601 or Sally on 07950 146962

The maestro of feel good comedy Stephen K Amos has included a date at Bingley Arts Centre as part of his mega UK Autumn tour of his new show “Welcome to My World.”

NHS Blood and Transplant 29 August 2014

Blood Donor session (NB Changed from Tuesday 26 August) 14:00 - 16:00 and 17:00 - 19:30

Lloyd Cole Wednesday 27 August at 8:00pm Doors open 7:30pm

Through both his lauded work fronting the Commotions and his highly respected solo material, Lloyd Cole has established himself as one of the most articulate and acute songwriters of the post-punk era. Born January 31, 1961, in Buxton, England, Cole formed the Commotions in 1982 going on to storm the UK charts with a string of well-written art-pop hits such as Perfect Skin, Forrest Fire, Brand New Friend, Lost Weekend.

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Stephen K Amos

He will be appearing at the intimate West Yorkshire venue on Sunday 5 October at 8pm and tickets are now on sale and selling quickly. Priced at £17 tickets are available now from the Arts Centre box office on 01274 567983 or on line at bingleyartscentre.co.uk

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Telephone: 01274 519814 Box Office: 01274 567983 11am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays

For further information on any of our shows, visit our website at www.bingleyartscentre.co.uk

Adult Guidance Evenings

Venue: College Buildings, Saltaire, Shipley, BD18 3LQ

Reserve ramblings

August...

Steve Warrillow, warden at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve, Baildon brings us up to date with his “ramblings”; of all things happening down at the reserve. The reserve is open to the public all year round. Why not take a walk down there with the kids one weekend. It is situated on Otley Road, Baildon.

So how was it for you? The Tour has now done and gone.

Over 6 hours of waiting for a 30 second view of blokes on bikes. Well worth it, I was up near Stanbury. Whilst all that excitement was going on one of many Peacock caterpillars on the reserve were preparing themselves for a dramatic change. The turning from caterpillar to butterfly. This year has been pretty good for

both Peacock and Tortoishell butterflies we have plenty of stinging nettle on the reserve the main food plant for both the Peacock and Tortoishell. Once these emerge they will be a second generation for the year.

With the warm weather

continuing it has proved good for our damselflies particularly the Azure blue damselfly that have done very well with nearly two hundred counted on one day’s count.

The school holidays have now arrived we have several activities lined up over the holiday period take a look on the website for more details we are also lining up events such as creative writing courses. These are to be held on a Thursday and from autumn we will be running a Thursday how to group this will involve how to undertake wildlife habitat management everything from building bug hotels to how to record wildlife places for this are limited so if you are interested please contact myself on: 07919525913.

From the 4th August the commemoration of the outset of the First world war we will be having exhibits from the First World War there will be readings from the period this will be held for one week from the 4th August please check the website for details.

Summer Fun The holidays have just started why not come down to the reserve and join us in our fun packed activities they are Free (but a donation would be nice) The events are from 2pm till 4pm and we meet by the large pool by the Education centre. You can park at the lay-by by St James Church then walk down to the reserve from there.

Thursday 7th August The Boggart Hunt

Don’t know what a Boggart is, then come down to find them all around the reserve, bring a camera you might be lucky enough to catch one on film.

Thursday 14th August Draw what you see wear what you see Come down and draw what you find on the reserve you can also make a coat with what you have drawn Thursday 21st August Tracking Come and see if you can find tracks and signs of the wildlife on the reserve and why not make tracks of your own.

Thursday 28th August Trees Come down and try bark rubbing, drawing leaves, and looking for what lives in and around trees and possibly become a tree yourself.

October break The holidays have just started why not come down to the reserve and join us in our fun packed activities they are Free (but a donation would be nice) The events are from 2pm till 4pm and we meet by the large pool by the Education centre. You can park at the lay-by by St James Church then walk down to the reserve from there.

Thursday 30th October 2014 Boggarts and tracking Come down and see you can see any autumn Boggarts and see what creatures have wandered through the reserve.

If you would like any more information, please give me a call on 0791 952 5913

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FIVE RISE LOCKS

HOTEL & RESTAURANT

Award Winning Restaurant...

The Hotel’s Award Winning Restaurant and Bar, both overlook the gardens and distant views of St Ives and the Aire Valley. This is the place where friends and families get together for a meal or to celebrate.

Early Bird...

Enjoy your early evening dinner on the outside terrace in the sunshine this Summer!

From 6.30pm to 7.30pm weekdays 2 course meal for £13.95 3 course meal for £16.95 Choose from a variety of starters and mains, and a selection of desserts to finish off.

An Elegant Setting where diners can be guaranteed first class service and fine food.

Sunday Lunch...

Sundays are traditionally known as a day of rest, so why not treat yourself and your family to a Sunday Roast at Five Rise?

We have something for everyone’s taste - four delicious starters and four main courses, including; Traditional Roast and a choice of three other dishes. All served with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes.

And a selection of desserts to finish off. A chance to have a catch up with your loved ones.

3 course for £15.50 (children under 8 is £9) Lunch is served 12.30pm to 2pm

Gourmet Wine Evenings..

Enjoy 5 Wines and a 6 course set themed dinner. A different wine will be served with your starter, middle course, main, dessert or cheese.

ONLY £36 per head

Dates for 2014 Friday 12th September South American Food & Wine Friday 17th October English Food & Wines of the world Friday 21st November European Food & Wine

For more information or to reserve a seat please contact 01274 565296 or visit our website at: www.five-rise-locks.co.uk. Also, find us on Facebook.

Five Rise Locks - Hotel & Restaurant, Beck Lane, Bingley BD16 4DD Tel: 01274 565296 Fax: 01274 568828 email: info@five-rise-locks.co.uk Vat Reg. 923 9835 91

Richard and Margaret Stoyle Proprietors

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History

Mills of the Hewenden Valley part 4

by Astrid Hansen Leaving the caravans and homes of Goit Stock behind, we continue the journey of exploration of our industrial past.

In those days of waterpower, Harden Beck was still providing its energy even further down the valley to drive mill wheels as it had done for centuries.

Shortly before it reaches Harden Beck Bridge the water cascades over a weir. Here stood a second corn mill not quite as ancient as the one a mile away at the other end of Hewenden valley, although it was already established in the 16th century as two water driven corn mills

were recorded in 1591.

Towards the end of the 18th century it was owned by Mr. Barraclough, father of Joseph Barraclough, who with his partners built a cotton spinning mill beside it. The date of the cotton mill is uncertain, but they were advertising for staff in 1792 and by 1803 were employing 53 people.

In 1820 a worsted mill was built next to the cotton mill, run by a water wheel and a steam engine. George Ingle suggests that cotton spinning ceased in about 1822 and both buildings were then used for worsted.

The whole complex was known as Wilsden Mills, being on the Wilsden side of the beck.

These mills had the advantage over those further up the valley as they were so much nearer to an important highway, the old Bradford to Keighley road, which crossed the beck here, and they continued in business under various owners for much longer. Even the corn mill operated into the 20th century.

The late Fred Varley (born 1888) and Clifford Stow (born 1903) remembered it, and also thought there was some weaving in the latter days of the textile mill. Part of the textile mills burned down in 1875 but were rebuilt under the ownership of Matthew Wilkinson. There was another fire in 1905 but the modernised buildings are still in use as Valley Printing, part of the international Valley Group.

This is a far cry from water wheels and mill stones, but just one example of some of the surprising and significant businesses tucked away in corners of Harden and Wilsden.

The beck flows on under the bridge, past the Malt Shovel, until it joins the river Aire a short way beyond the Beckfoot ford.

On its way, in days gone by, it turned yet more wheels powering other mills, but these are outside the scope of this story of the Hewenden valley.

Astrid Hansen See more local history articles, including the first 3 parts of Astrid Hansen’s Mills of the Hewenden Valley on:

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An ideal ‘home from home’ for those finding themselves in between houses.

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For more information visit our website at www.hewendenmillcottages.co.uk or speak to Janet on 01535 274259 to discuss your requirements.

The Benefits of Aloe Vera

Aloe is great for the skin, but there are also numerous benefits from taking pure aloe vera juice internally. It’s great for keeping things moving along (if you know what I mean) and can help with inflammation of the digestive tract.

Aloe also has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and may help boost the body’s immunity.

It is high in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fatty-acids and amino acids.

Try to look for unsweetened, pure aloe vera juice that is intended for internal use. You can usually find it in health food stores or in the pharmacy area of grocery stores. Pour it into ice cube trays and freeze. Pop a few cubes into a glass of water. Just be careful not to go overboard on the aloe juice (it’s delicious!) or it could cause a little bit of stomach upset. Another great way to use these aloe juice cubes is in a smoothie.

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Wilsden Badminton Club...

Our club is over 50 years old and as the name suggests, started in Wilsden playing at Tweedy Street. Like most clubs it has had to move venues a number of times due to increase in numbers, more league fixtures and cost of courts. For the past 4 years Wilsden Badminton Clubs home venue has been Bradford Grammar School where we have had the accolade of playing on ‘carpeted’ courts.

Ladies Wanted

Junior Badminton

Benefits

We also are quite unique in the fact that we run a junior section before our club/match night on a Wednesday. This has been set up for 3 years and grows from strength to strength. The 6 – 7 session includes coaching and costs £25 a term of 10 weeks. Due to some juniors moving on to university places are available for September start.

Team and Social Players Over the years the number of Badminton Clubs has fallen due to many reasons, but Wilsden are proud to still be running 3 mens teams , 3 mixed teams , and 2 ladies teams. We have over 35 members and run our own club, being lucky enough to have a dedicated committee who will sort fixtures, team captains, social events and court bookings.

We are looking especially for ladies as our squad has been hit by injury and age and some of our younger players going off to university.

Our club members age range is from 11 – 75. Many have been playing for many years and benefit from the regular exercise, competition and social interaction at our very welcoming badminton club. For more information please view our website: www.wilsdenbc.co.uk or email info@wilsdenbc.co.uk.

Or contact: 07950 548806

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Cat’s Corner be y Hub is pleased to ng nthly feature, Bingle In our continuing mo news of what is happening at the homi te da to tic up tas u yo fan a ing ch bring th su ed to be working wi centre. We are pleas home unwanted cats in our region. relps charity, which he

Why we save the lives of kittens...

At a recent fund raising collection day in a local supermarket, we were approached by a gentleman who said – in response to our poster – “Why do people save the lives of kittens and not children?”.

there are all the volunteers, fosterers, and staff who gain pleasure from interacting with the cat whilst it is in our care.

We re-home cats to homes with young children, elderly people, people living in groups, people living on Some days later, a group of volunteers were their own. To chatting about the reasons they come along to our people who are centre to help care for the cats. One lovely happy volunteer said that she had been ill after an unhappy well, people who are ill and relationship and the knowledge that she would people living never be able to have children, hadn’t been able to with chronic motivate herself to anything and had felt that her life wasn’t going anywhere. She had started to volunteer and sometimes painful medical from time to time and loved it. She rounded off conditions. by saying “Yorkshire Cat Rescue has been my We’ve been told that the cats have provided a salvation”. reason for people to get up in the morning and a reason for them to go out shopping. They So, there we have two diametrically opposing have provided comfort to the bereaved, including opinions – we shouldn’t waste time and money bereaved children, and they have generated hours saving the lives of kittens on the one hand, and our very existence has been the salvation of someone on of fun for their owners as they play with them and enjoy their antics. For many people their cat is the the other hand. only other living being they see most days, and for others they fill that gap that childlessness creates Every cat which comes – that human need to hold a small body close and to our centre affects kiss its little head. a minimum of two people – the person We think there is too much talk of “people bringing the cat in, charities” and “animal charities”. Cats are, after and ultimately the all, companion animals. Companions – not to person adopting it. themselves and to other animals, but to people – The person bringing adults and children, who care for them and love it in could be glad them. to see the back of it, considering it a We ask the readers of Community Hub to support nuisance or could the charities they want to support and if they come be devastated at having to part with across a charity that they don’t feel they want to support, to simply say a polite “no thank you” a much loved and accept that everyone has a right to member of the choose who they do or don’t support. family. The person adopting it is of course For enquiries please call delighted to Yorkshire Cat Rescue on welcome a new friend. And of course 01535 647184 or visit www.yorkshirecatrescue.org Of course, our answer was to the effect that people can choose which charities they wish to support and for those people who love cats, a kitten’s life is worth saving.

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Bingley Music Live Catch Glastonbury Acts in Bingley Now that the tents have been dismantled and the festival season is underway, following last weekend’s Glastonbury Festival, it is time to look forward to the summer’s other big music event - Bingley Music Live.

This year, the Bradford Council-run festival boasts a lineup of 55 acts, 10 of whom appeared at Glastonbury 2014. So anyone who enjoyed them there, on TV or radio coverage of the event, have the chance to see them again in the flesh for a fraction of the price at Bingley Music Live, from 29-31 August.

Nick Mulvey appeared twice at Glastonbury, including the Pyramid Stage. He has now joined the Radio One playlist with his track ‘Fever to the Form’ and will now appear on Bingley’s main stage on Saturday 30th August.

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appeared on Bingley and Glastonbury performer Gorgon City’s smash hit ‘Ready for Your Love’ and written for other artists, including this week’s Number One, Gecko Overdrive.

Jess Glynne, who also performed at Glastonbury, has just been added to the Radio One A List for her track ‘Right Here’, which means the song will be get maximum air play. She has already appeared on two of the year’s biggest Number Ones

by Route 94 and Clean Bandit.

Also fresh from the Somerset festival and counting down to Bingley are The Selector, Gaz Coombes (of Supergrass), Bipolar Sunshine, Etta Bond (who is signed to Labrinth’s new label), Port Isla, The Wytches and Ultimate Power.

Councillor Andrew Thornton, Executive Member for Environment and Sport, said: “It’s a fantastic coup that ten of our acts have appeared at this year’s Glastonbury, which is one of the most talked-about festivals in the world.”

Headliners at BML are The Pet Shop Boys, Example and Shed Seven.

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Health Matters

Be Safe Revellers...

Dr Simon Gazeley, a GP at Springfield Surgery in the Canalside Healthcare Centre in Bingley, shares with The Hub readers exclusive advice on topical health issues and giving his tips for a healthy life.

We are in the midst of another great British Summer, and therefore in the middle of this year’s music festival season. They can be a huge amount of fun, and are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people each year, young and old. Music festivals are almost a right of passage, and many teenagers and young adults will be off to experience their first ever festival this year. Parents are often concerned about the risks and dangers of festival going; with a little awareness and planning, you can make sure you avoid these dangers and have that amazing festival experience you hope for!

The Sun OK, it’s the UK, you’re more than likely going to be in wellies and splashing around in a mud-bath.

But on the off chance that you get some decent weather, remember to pack your sun block, at least factor 30, preferably 50! Even on a cloudy day you can get sunburnt, so put some on in the morning and top up during the day. Getting sunburnt can be painful, can cause skin cancer, but may also mean you missing your favourite band!

Drugs Drugs are common-place at festivals, and hopefully everyone is aware of the health-risks associated with drug taking. However, these risks are far greater at a festival, where the effects of drugs may be exaggerated by other factors such as dehydration, big crowds, alcohol use and lack of sleep. Drugs can cause risk-taking behaviour and increase anxiety. You may react badly or get sick, even to “legal highs”. You will also have no idea exactly what you are buying, it may well be dishwasher powder (or worse). It’s a really good idea to chat about this with your mates before going, so you are not put under pressure and make spare of the moment decisions about taking drugs that you’ll later regret.

Alcohol Know your limits! Drinking alcohol can be enjoyable, too much and it can spoil your fun.

Remember alcohol dehydrates, and being dehydrated can make you feel very poorly. Try drinking water or soft drinks regularly in between alcoholic drinks to keep you hydrated and to help prevent you getting drunk. It will also help stave off hangovers the next morning.

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Water You need to drink plenty. The combination of being outdoors, dancing and alcohol can quickly lead to dehydration. Dehydration can cause nausea, vomiting, headaches, drowsiness and collapse.

Drink plenty during the day and night, take a water bottle with you, and find out where the free water supply is.

Personal hygiene The loos at festivals have not been cleaned by your Mum. They’re often a little dirty, and toilet roll runs out before the first band has finished playing their set! Take some loo roll or wet wipes with you.

Help reduce your chances of getting vomiting and diarrhoea, and take some antibacterial wipes or gel; use after the loo and before eating.

Sexual Health Remember that having sex without a condom increases your risk of pregnancy and STIs (sexually transmitted infections) such as Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis. Always use a condom, and take some with you just in case! If you do have unprotected sex, remember that the sooner you get emergency contraception, the greater the success rate; many festivals have onsite facilities for emergency contraception so find the medical centre sooner rather than later.

Take some black bin liners!

Black bin liners are really useful. They are a dry seat if it’s wet, and can keep you and your stuff dry in a downpour. They can keep you warm if it’s cold.

You can even shelter from the sun if it’s hot!

So that’s the boring stuff over! With a little planning and thought, you should have a relaxed, fun, risk-free festival . Let your hair down, have some laughs, be sociable, dress up, embrace the weather, and enjoy the music. Just remember to be safe too!!

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Divine Decoupage...

By Jane Richards Decoupage is an excellent craft to give so many things around the home a new look.

It is done by layering and encasing various bits and pieces of paper (or fabric) with the glue on top of and under each layer.

Here in this image we have used old news paper to cover some polystyrene eggs which you can find in any craft store. They look fabulous in the kitchen for a vintage look.

Books can also get a make over by covering in coordinating paper to go with your room

The glue most popular to us in Decoupage is “Mod Podge” this can be found in craft shops or on line. If a large project is going to be undertaken like a piece of furniture this can become expensive so here is how you can make your own Mod Podge to cut down on cost …

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Here’s how to make decoupage glue In a saucepan, mix together 1 cup of water and 1 ½ cups of flour.

Stir in ¼ cup of sugar and ¼ teaspoon of vegetable oil.

When your ingredients are mixed well, warm it on the stove on medium heat. You can play with your consistency now - if you want it more pasty add more flour, if you want it more watery add water and then if you want it more as a varnish add more oil.

Simmer your glue recipe for 10 to 15 minutes without boiling it.

When you are satisfied with the consistency of it and it has cooked enough, take it off the stove. If you want you can add glitter, food dye or crayon shavings to it now. Allow it to cool down and transfer to a storage container with a lid - it’s ready to use!

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