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Shires will help to raise cash for show
Shire horses will be among the attractions at an event being staged to raise funds for Keighley Show. The spring horse show — on April 26 — is the first in a series of fundraising activities planned between now and the summer. The events are to help
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Fears for policing of parade next year
The chairman of Keighley Gala fears the popular procession will no longer be fully policed next year. Brian Hudson said the police told him at a meeting last month that they would not be able to provide a full complement of officers from 2010. He said
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Young farmers dig deep for children’s unit
Young Farmers have dug into their pockets to raise money for the children’s unit at Airedale Hospital. Members of the Silsden with Skipton club organised a ceilidh and raised £470. They were given a talk on the children’s unit and afterwards
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Join ‘Hammsters’ on coastal challenge
Five cyclists with a spirit of adventure are wanted to help disabled youngsters get saddled up. They are wanted to join a team of cyclists who are riding coast to coast to help raise money to kick-start a new cycling club for people with learning or
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Disabled-friendly allotments are opened
An allotment designed to be fully accessible to the disabled has been created in Keighley. The site, off Arncliffe Road, includes nine raised wooden beds for growing vegetables and other plants. Paths and ramps suitable for wheelchair
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Challenged Cubs hold sale for cat rescue
Cross Roads Cub Scouts are supporting Haworth Cat Rescue. Youngsters from the 8th Keighley (Cross Roads) pack held a bring-and-buy sale at Lees Primary School in aid of the charity. The venture was part of the Cubs’ Community Challenge badge. One of