Cullingworth, Harden, Wilsden

Angela Holmes

Tel 273265

angela9haven@hotmail.com

Bradford Libraries and Cullingworth Methodist Church are pleased to announce the opening of the first ‘library link’ in the Bradford district. The static library service for the village replaces the mobile library, which ended in March. The launch will be on Saturday, and initially it will open from 10am to noon every Saturday, with further opening hours to be announced in the New Year. There will be about 1,000 to 2,000 books. The stock will consist of both adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction, and forms have been delivered with the village council newsletter to complete and return locally, enabling residents to choose their preferences of subjects. Additional forms are available at The Paper Shop.

Cullingworth Conservative Club, in Station Road, welcomes guitar vocalist Andy Lee Marsh on Saturday evening.

Cullingworth Gardening Club meets in the Methodist Church, Dellside Fold, next Wednesday at 7.30pm, when Martin Walker will talk about Hidcote, Sissinghurst and Great Dixter. The club has interesting and informative speakers, visits local gardens in the summer months and has an annual trip in July. It is keen to welcome new members. The annual membership is £8, and entry to each meeting is £1, or £3 for visitors. Contact Jane Alcott on 01535 347815 for further information.

Cullingworth Supper Club meets at the Methodist Church next Thursday at 7.30pm, when Oliver Denton will speak about Bradford In The Blitz. The cost is £2 including supper.

Yoga classes take place at St John’s Church, Cullingworth, on Mondays from 8pm to 9pm and on Thursdays from10.45am to 11.45am. Contact Kelly via kellyannyoga@gmail.com or on 07965 582530 for further information.

Bingley Rural Children’s Centre has organised activities for young children at Cullingworth Methodist Church on Thursdays, from 1.30pm to 2.15pm. Come along and join the Boogie Tots, a lively music session designed to give little ones the chance to build confidence, balance, co-ordination and communication skills, while making new friends and having fun. No booking required – £2 per child per session. Call 01274 235850 for more details.

Cullingworth Over-60s – now called The Thursday Club – meet in St John’s Room, St John’s Church, Cullingworth, every Thursday from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Contact Philip Logan on 01535 272752 for further information.

First World War centenary night, Methodist Church, Cullingworth, November 22. A meal at 6.30pm will be followed by entertainment from a ten-piece band. Tickets are £8 for adults, £4 for children. Call 01535 274564. Period costume is optional.

If you would like to know more about what is happening in your village, attend one of the monthly meetings held by the parish/village councils. Cullingworth Village Council meets in the Methodist Church on the first Wednesday of the month, at 7.30pm. Harden Parish Council (including Ryecroft) meets in the Memorial Hall on the second Thursday of the month, at 7.15pm. And Wilsden Parish Council (including Harecroft) meets in the village hall on the first Monday, at 7.30pm. Notification and agendas of each meeting are posted on the relevant village noticeboards a week before. There is a 15-minute open session at the beginning of each meeting, when the public has an opportunity to voice its concerns, after which people are welcome to stay and observe.

Harden Baby and Toddlers Group meets in the Memorial Hall on Mondays, from 9.15am to 11.15am. Contact Angela Parker on 01535 271375 for details.

In conjunction with our local medical practice, two weekly walking groups meet in our villages. The Cullingworth group meets in the Methodist Church, Dellside Fold, today at 9.15am. Contact Peter Rye on 01535 642136 or just turn up. The Wilsden Walkers meet in Wilsden Village Hall on Monday, at 9.15am. Contact Philip on 07796 504900. Walks last for about an hour and are suitable for most people. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing. No dogs, other than guide dogs, are allowed.

A tutored art group meets in the St John’s Room at St John the Evangelist Church, Cullingworth, every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm. New members, including complete beginners, are welcome. Why not come along and discover your hidden talents? Contact tutor Simon on 07899 698965 or Jean on 01535 272341 for further information.