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Manorlands fundraisers are bowled over with their latest donation
Manorlands fundraisers are bowled over with their latest donation. The Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice has received £2,300, proceeds of a charity cricket day. Twenty-six players took part in the event, staged by East Morton Sports Society. And
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Rain-free Keighley Show attracts visitors of all ages
Keighley Show bosses’ hopes were realised today. After the deluge of yesterday, the rain stayed away for the annual extravaganza at Marley playing fields. And the fine weather encouraged visitors of all ages to turn out. Organisers had appealed
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Keighley Buddhists walked across Bronte Country to raise money to feed the hungry
Keighley Buddhists walked across Bronte Country to raise money to feed the hungry. Members of Keighley Interbeing, a meditation group, raised money for international aid charity Buddhist Global Relief. The charity works to relieve hunger by
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Pastel work by Haworth artist being for a children’s hospice fails to sell
A pastel work being auctioned to raise money for a children’s hospice failed to sell. Sealed bids of at least £1,500 were being invited for the framed picture, of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal at Crossflatts. It was produced by highly-acclaimed
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Classes start on new fitness craze
A new fitness craze has hit the UK and is being pioneered in Airedale. And coaching CobraFit is Sutton resident Anneli Howes. “The technique is proven to build fitness, stamina, core strength and lean muscle, and burn 500 calories of fat in
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Kildwick's jazz queen Clare Teal was among performers who helped launch the national Special Olympics
Jazz queen Clare Teal was among performers who helped launch the national Special Olympics in Bath last week. The singer, from Kildwick, performed on an open-air stage in front of thousands of athletes and families. Amongst the crowd were several
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An event in Wilsden in aid of the Equine Grass Sickness Fund raised almost £3,500
An event in Wilsden in aid of the Equine Grass Sickness Fund raised almost £3,500. Alex Ferris organised the fundraiser following the death of one of her horses from the condition. The event at Wilsden Equestrian Centre, near Ling Bob, included
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Voluntary and community groups in Keighley will be told how to apply for cash to run health services
Voluntary and community groups in Keighley will be told how to apply for cash to run health services. They are being invited to an information event on September 12 to discover what grants will be available in future years. The event, at the
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People are being urged to turn to pedal power to boost Manorlands’ coffers
People are being urged to turn to pedal power to boost Manorlands’ coffers. Organisers of the Oxenhope hospice’s annual Bronte Mountain Bike Challenge are seeking entrants. About 250 people took part last year, together raising £12,000.
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A Haworth resident said a lack of accurate information from his mobile phone provider left him paying for a poor to non-existent signal for six months
A Haworth resident said a lack of accurate information from his mobile phone provider left him paying for a poor to non-existent signal for six months. Writer and publisher, Graham Smith, who needs his mobile for work, switched to Virgin last year
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Top honour for Oxenhope pub
A Worth Valley pub is celebrating winning official recognition of its popularity with customers. The Dog and Gun in Leeming, Oxenhope, has been presented with a 2013 Certificate of Excellence from the travel website TripAdvisor. This certificate
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Charlotte Bronte displays artistic talent
Charlotte Bronte is, of course, legendary for her writings. But a lesser known side of the Jane Eyre author can now be seen – on items ranging from bookmarks to fridge magnets! Haworth’s Bronte Parsonage Museum – one-time home to the famous
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Places of worship in Keighley will open their doors this month for the town’s second Faith Trail
Places of worship in Keighley will open their doors this month for the town’s second Faith Trail. Keighley Interfaith Group is again organising the event to let townspeople learn more about major religions. The first Faith Trail was held in
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Sutton cricket club gets go-ahead to build a new pavilion
A cricket club has been given the go-ahead to build a new pavilion after councillors heard it had the support of most of the village. Craven District Council’s planning committee was advised to refuse plans by the Sutton club because of potential
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Hopes high ancient hedgerow in Cowling will be ‘saved’
An ancient and “beautiful” hedgerow in Cowling could be saved after Craven councillors dismissed plans to “translocate” it. Plans to replant the hedge running alongside Dick Lane – believed to be hundreds of years old – were part of a scheme to
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A new superintendent minister has joined the Airedale Methodist Circuit
A new superintendent minister has joined the Airedale Methodist Circuit. The Reverend Ruth Crompton was officially welcomed during a service at Silsden Methodist Church on Friday. More than 200 people attended, and the preacher was West Yorkshire
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Wild West fun in Keighley’s Airedale Shopping Centre
Children were enthralled by juggling and balancing performances as part of a rootin’ tootin’ good Wild West-type show in Keighley’s Airedale Shopping Centre. Families enjoyed the fun in the Greggs dining area, thanks to the efforts of a five-strong
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The triumphant return of Keighley athletes from the national Special Olympics has prompted a call for further fundraising
The triumphant return of Keighley athletes from the national Special Olympics has prompted a call for further fundraising. The Lord Mayor of Bradford wants townspeople to organise events to help more people with learning disabilities take part
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Work re-starts on Oxenhope housing development project
Work has re-started on an Oxenhope housing development project that stalled after the original firm in charge went into administration. A new company has taken over the Charlotte Court site in Station Road, which is on land that used to be occupied
