Thursday: Oakworth Police and Community Contact Point is open from 1.30-3.30pm in Holden Hall, e-mail contactoakworth@yahoo.co.uk or phone 644001 for further information.

Oakworth Playgroup, Oakworth Methodist Church, open on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings every week during term time. It is open from 9.15-11.40am, contact 07748 425182.

Sticky Fingers toddler group, Holden Hall from 10-11.30am, 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. There is always something going on with bingo, dancing, etc at their weekly meetings and trips to various interesting destinations during the summer months. New members are always made very welcome.

Keighley Youth Theatre, KYDZ, meets every Thursday at Oakworth Methodist Church. The group has up to 20 members aged ten to 18, and recruit new members through drama workshops. The group learn drama skills as well as devising performances; they usually present two stage productions each year. Next production coming soon – watch this space.

Sunday: Christ Church, family service at 9.30am, followed by tea and coffee in the church hall. St John’s Church, Newsholme, sung evensong service at 3pm. Methodist church, holy communion service at 10.30am, led by the Rev Terry Porter and, followed by refreshments. Slack Lane Baptist Church service at 10.45am.

Crossing the Bridge is a youth group for Oakworth young people aged 13-18 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. Meetings are varied using ideas put forward from all members of the group.

Monday: Oakworth Scouts meet on in at Holden Hall, at 7pm. New members are always welcome.

Sonia’s Legs, Bums and Tums fitness classes at Oakworth Juniors clubhouse from 6.30-7.30pm. Admission is£3 per session. Contact 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 make rugs out of old clothes cut into strips and prodded through hessian. They meet in Oakworth Methodist Church lounge on the third Monday of each month at 6.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Iyengar yoga class held in Holden Hall from 7.30-9pm, contact Alan Brown on (01535) 637359.

Oakworth Morris dancers are always on the look out for dancers and musicians. They can teach anyone to dance. They practise most Monday nights between September and July at Oakworth Methodist Church from 8pm. Further information can be obtained from ovmm.co.uk.

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

Little Squirrels toddler group, term time only, 9.15-11.15am, in the main room at Holden Hall, with music, structured play and healthy snack included in the admission price of £2. Parents are asked to lend a hand getting out and putting away toys at the start and end.

Cubs and Beavers of the village meet in the Methodist Church this evening; Beavers from 5.45-6.45pm and Cubs from 7-8.30pm.

Karate classes at Oakworth School, juniors aged seven to 12, 6.15-7.15pm, £4; adults 7.30-9pm, £5. You would also need to pay £20 for and annual licence, 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 6.30-7.30pm and cost £3 per session, contact Sonia on 07958 280291.

Coffee morning at Christ Church, with Fairtrade tea and coffee and biscuits, from 10-11.30am. This is followed by a short eucharist service at 11.30am for those who wish to stay.

Rainbow, Brownies and Guides all meet tonight. Rainbows – 5-6pm; Brownies – 6.15-7.30pm; Guides 7.45-9pm; contact Janet Armstrong on 642625.

Slimming World sessions at Holden Hall from 5-6pm and 7-8pm. New members are always welcome. For details, ring 642319 or just turn up on the night.

Boxercise at Oakbank recreation centre for adults only from 7pm, first session is free, ring Mark on 07912 603771.

Oakworth Police and Community Contact Point open 6.30-8pm in Holden Hall.

Keighley Third Age Group (that’s for the over 50s) hold several group meetings in Oakworth Methodist Church lounge throughout each month. For further information, contact Joan Rye on (01535) 642136 or visit oakworthvillage.com.

Oakworth Juniors Football Club: The under-16 team entertined a visiting team from Krokelvdalen in Norway last week. They played in front of a large crowd and the Oakworth team won 7 – 1 although the Norwegian team never gave up and scored the last goal. Congratulations to the English lads and thanks for visiting our town go to the Norwegian boys.

For times and further information about the club, please contact Richard Hewitt on 07843 560119 or visit oaksjfc@blueyonder.co.uk.