News from Oakworth

Oakworth playgroup runs from 9.15-11.40am in Oakworth Methodist Church on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings every week during term time. For further details, ring 07748 425182.

Sticky Fingers toddler group is held in Holden Hall from 10-11.30am every Tuesday. For further information, contact Marnie on 07944 244689 or Nicola on 07974 360268.

Oakworth old people’s welfare group meet in Holden Hall from 1.45-3.30pm, with bingo, dancing, trips to various destinations and refreshments available. New members welcome. Keighley Youth Theatre, KYDZ, meets at Oakworth Methodist Church. Next production coming soon – watch this space.

Sunday: Christ Church, eucharist service at 9.30, followed by tea and coffee in the church hall. There will be a Heartbeat service for the churches of the village at 7.30pm.

St John’s Church, Newsholme, sung eucharist service at 11.15am.

Methodist church, Songs of Praise service, led by the church stewards, at 10.30am, followed by refreshments.

Slack Lane Baptist Church service at 10.45am.

Crossing the Bridge is a youth group for Oakworth young people aged 13 to 18 who are interested in learning more about being a Christian in today’s society. The group meets fortnightly on a Sunday evening from 7-8.30pm at Oakworth Methodist Church.

Monday: Oakworth Scouts meet in Holden Hall from 7pm. New members welcome.

Sonia’s Legs, Bums and Tums fitness classes, Oakworth Juniors clubhouse from 6.30-7.30pm. Admission £3 per session. For further details, ring Sonia on 07958 280291.

Rainbows and Brownies meet this evening; Rainbows from 5.15-6.15pm and Brownies from 6.30-7.45pm. Telephone numbers for the leaders are: Rainbows, Lynn Stow 662998 and Brownies, Gillian Gallagher 07779 059687.

Oakworth Ruggers craft group meet in Oakworth Methodist Church lounge on the third Monday of each month at 6.30pm. Anyone interested please come along.

Iyengar yoga class at Holden Hall from 7.30-9pm. For further details, ring Alan Brown on (01535) 637359.

Oakworth Morris dancers are always on the look out for dancers and musicians. They practise most Monday nights between September and July at Oakworth Methodist Church from 8pm, but it is advisable to contact them beforehand to make sure there is a practice on the night you wish to attend. For further information, visit ovmm.co.uk.

Tuesday: Oakworth Police and Community Contact Point is open from 9-11am in Holden Hall.

The volunteers are trained to give you advice or, if they don’t have the answer they will find it for you. For further information, contact 647574.

Little Squirrels toddler group. The group runs from 9.15 to 11.15am, term time only in the main room at Holden Hall. This popular group is run by a small committee and there is music and structured play for the little ones with a healthy snack included in the admission price of £2 (reduced cost for subsequent children).

Cubs and Beavers of the village meet in the Methodist Church this evening; beavers from 5.45pm to 6.45pm and cubs from 7pm to 8.30pm. This is a fun and educational way to spend an evening for young boys.

Karate classes at Oakworth School. Juniors aged seven to 12, 6.15 to 7.15pm – cost £4; Adults 7.30 to 9pm – cost £5. You would also need to pay £20 for an annual licence. For further details, contact Oliver Thornton on 01535 210138 or Cindy Wallace on 01274 519770 Wednesday: Aerobics class with Sonia at Oakworth Juniors club house, Bronte playing fields. Classes run from 6.30 to 7.30pm and cost £3 per session. For further details, ring Sonia on 07958280291.

A coffee morning is held every Wednesday at Christ Church, with Fairtrade tea, coffee and biscuits, from 10 to 11.30am. This is followed by a short Eucharist service at 11.30am for those who wish to stay.

Guiding in Oakworth: Rainbow, Brownies and Guide groups all meet on Wednesday evenings; Rainbows – 5pm to 6pm; Brownies – 6.15 to 7.30pm; Guides 7.45 to 9pm. For further details, contact Janet Armstrong on 642625.

Slimming World: Holden Hall at 5pm to 6pm and 7pm to 8pm. Slimming World will help you to lose weight and, hopefully keep it off when your target is reached. New members are welcome. For details, ring 642319 or turn up on the night.

Oakworth Police and Community Contact Point: telephone number 647574. The Contact Point is open from 6.30 to 8pm in Holden Hall.

Keighley Third Age Group (for the over- 50s) hold several meetings in Oakworth Methodist Church lounge throughout each month.

For further information, contact Joan Rye on 01535 642136.

Times and days are available on oakworthvillage.com Oakworth Juniors Football Club: For times and further information, contact Club Secretary Richard Hewitt 07843 560119 or visit the website oaksjfc@blueyonder.co.uk Did you make it to the Fairy Fest? If not you missed a magical day. Around 3,000 people attended to enjoy the story-tellers weaving their magic, the stalls selling their wares and the many entertainers. Music was provided by Ben Blue Water, Spencer, Charlotte and Jonathon and Haworth Ukulele Group, and there was also juggling and a fire-eating demonstration. The entertainers give their services free to support the Friends of Holden Park in their efforts to make the park an even better place to visit. The Keighley branch of the Royal British Legion were there selling their wares for the Poppy Appeal, supported by the Riders Branch who came along on their motorbikes. Alongside them were Keighley Sea Scouts, who not only came along to promote their branch and raise money, but also helped out with setting-up and dismantling the event. Pony rides and picnics were also enjoyed by families. Winners of the fancy dress competition were Preston, Maesy Kitchen, Larina York and Lucy with her fairy dog Tia. Winners of the drawing competition were Albie Smith, Lucy Capstick, Romilie Share and Lorina York. Sophie Matthew won the ‘guess the fairies’ competition. The Friends of Holden Park would like to thank Keighley & Worth Valley Railway who transported fairies for half-fare, Keighley bus museum who transported visitors to the event free of charge and everyone who gave up their time and talents to make it the best event yet.

Villagers and visitors can ride an open top bus on a Circular Grand Heritage Tour of the area on Saturday, Sunday and over the August Bank holiday. It calls at the top of Providence Lane at 11.34, 13.34 and 15.34. A two-hour journey through the villages of the Worth Valley costs £2 per adult, £1 per child and seniors travel free of charge. The service is operated by members of the Keighley Bus Museum contracted to the Bronte Country Partnership.