THESE children and parents were attending the annual Christmas party at Keighley lathe manufacturer Dean, Smith and Grace Ltd, in 1961.That year’s mayor and mayoress, Alderman and Mrs JN Welch, sit towards the left of the nearer table, with Mr and Mrs
HERE we seem to have most of the 170 employees’ children who attended a Christmas party at NSF Ltd, of Ingrow, in 1953.Held in the works canteen on the Saturday before Christmas, this was organised by a social and athletic committee.Uncle Mac entertained
THIS was Christmas in the Dewhirst household in 1937.The artificial tree, which spent 11 months of the year in a high cupboard with its branches folded back against its trunk, represented our main decoration but no words can describe the excitement of
by Richard Kunz, Keighley Shared ChurchI WONDER what will be going through your mind this Christmas?Will it be the excitement of the presents, lots of lovely food or family visitors or will it be the dread of the January credit card bill, indigestion
SO Bradford Council claims it has a new risk-based approach to gritting, but all I have seen so far is more of the same casual attitude to the needs of those of us who live on steep hills. To any normal person, a risk-based approach would mean
OVER 150 residents from Bradford District and Craven gathered together to celebrate the work of local healthcare staff at the annual NHS Christmas carol service at Bradford Cathedral.Current and former NHS staff across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and
KEIGHLEY'S caring public has shown once again that when the chips are down, it rallies round.The response to the annual toy appeal, held with the town's Salvation Army, was simply phenomenal.A massive haul of toys, plus food and other goods, was
A COUNCILLOR asked whether some of the money provided by Keighley for Christmas lights will be returned, due to ongoing roadworks affecting these illuminations.Cllr John Kirby raised the issue during the latest meeting of Keighley Town Council.Addressing
KEIGHLEY councillors were urged to practice peace and forgiveness in a Christmas message delivered to them by the town chaplain.Reverend Dr Jonathan Pritchard spoke at the last full meeting of Keighley Town Council for 2017.He told councillors that the
A CHILDREN’S breakfast club in Bracken Bank has issued a public thank you to benefactors who helped 2017.The Worth Valley Primary School facility has received cash and equipment from cereals giant Kellogg’s, bakery Greggs and supermarket chain Morrisons.Up
DERREN Litten’s hit ITV comedy Benidorm is setting out to bring sunshine and smiles to the UK next year. A stage version of the ITV show will receive its world premiere in Newcastle next September, then arrive in Bradford from October 29 to November 3
STAFF and volunteers at Airedale Hospital have paid tribute to a long-serving employee and volunteer, who has died aged 77. John Neale died at home on December 11. He worked for Airedale Hospital for 23 years, first joining the trust as a kitchen
PEOPLE in the Keighley area have a chance to recycle their old Christmas trees while supporting the Scouts at the same time.Keighley Scout Service Network will be collecting and recycling Christmas trees on Saturday January 6.For a donation of £6 per
A MAN who has admitted stabbing his stepfather to death will now not be sentenced until the end of next month. Alistair Throup, 47, attended Bradford Crown Court yesterday but the court heard that a further psychiatric report was required before
SILSDEN have not played this month but now they face two games in four days. Tomorrow the Hallmark Security League Division One leaders visit second-placed Litherland REMYCA before hosting Chadderton on Boxing Day. Silsden are 12 points ahead
