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Welcome to our December 2014 email newsletter
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Dear Residents
I hope you are enjoying the better-than-ever Christmas Lights which are now shining across Baildon thanks to a partnership between local businesses and Baildon Town Council. Thanks to everyone who turned out on Friday 28th November for the switch-on of the lights and who helped to make it such an enjoyable community event (see further details of this event on the Council website).
On Sunday 7th December, 'Baildon-at-Christmas' will once again bring residents out in large numbers to enjoy this splendid community event, taking place in many different venues around the centre of Baildon. Please get a copy of the programme from local shops and community centres or see further information below.
Those of you who enjoy singing carols are invited to put on your thermal hats and coats and meet up for 'Carols in the Village' at 7pm on Thursday 18th December, accompanied by the Hall Royd Band.
The Farmers' Market on Saturday 20th December will provide your final chance to buy some special foodie treats from our popular market stalls before Christmas.
Looking into the New Year, please also see details below about a forthcoming 'Baildon Community Fair' on Saturday 24th January. If you are already involved with a voluntary organisation or would like to become a volunteer, then please put this date in your diary.
I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of Baildon Town Council, to thank all of you who contribute in so many ways to making Baildon such a lively and supportive community in which to live, and to wish you all a Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.
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Best wishes
Chris Flecknoe
Chair of Baildon Town Council
Baildon's historic regalia made its first outing since 1974 at the Christmas lights switch on.
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We will be taking a break in the new year.
The next edition of the e-newsletter will be a brief update sent out mid January 2015.
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CHRISTMAS CONCESSIONARY PARKING
NO CHARGE for car parking in Baildon on the DECEMBER SATURDAYS leading up to Christmas: Saturdays 6th, 13th and 20th December.
Normal charging applies on all Sundays.
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Baildon at Christmas - Sunday 7th December
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Come along and join in the brilliant community event for all ages - 11.0am to 4.0pm - and a chance to buy your Christmas presents!
There'll be craft and charity stalls plus musical entertainment and food across five venues: Baildon Club (with Father Christmas in his grotto), Wesleys at Baildon Methodist Church (with children's activities), the Moravian Church, St John's Church (with the Christmas Wreath Festival), and Ian Clough Hall.
Some shops and cafes will also be open and there will be street entertainment in the centre of Baildon in the afternoon, including Yorkshire Brass Band (subject to fine weather).
Buy your programme for just 50p with full details about Baildon at Christmas and other Christmas events in Baildon - plus your chance to win a prize if your programme has a lucky number on it!
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Carols in the Village - Thursday 18th December
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Those of you who enjoy singing carols are invited to put on your thermal hats and coats and meet up in the centre of Baildon for 'Carols in the Village' at 7.0pm, accompanied by the Hall Royd Band.
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Give blood - Thursday 18th December
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Blood donor session 2.0-4.0pm and 5.0-7.30pm at Ian Clough Hall.
To book an appointment visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 2323.
There will be a number of walk in appointments on the day but these will be limited so attendance with appointment is advised.
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Turkey and turkey - Sunday 21st December
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Baildon Youth Council is holding its first ever Turkey and Tinsel afternoon on Sunday 21st December at Wesleys, Baildon Methodist Church.
This is part of the Youth Council’s intergenerational work and is aimed at older Baildon residents who may feel isolated over the festive season. There will be Christmas dinner with all the trimmings along with games and chat. The event is free and transport can be provided.
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If you would like to attend or if you know someone who would enjoy this festive Christmas event please contact Michaela at HALE on 01274 271088 to reserve a place.
Baildon Youth Council is funded by Baildon Town Council and run by HALE in partnership with Bradford Youth Service. This intergenerational project is funded by Bradford Youth Service and is entirely youth led – all the young people involved are working really hard to make it a success.
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Film Club
The perennial favourite for the festive season, ‘White Christmas’ starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, with music by Irving Berlin.
Baildon Buddies Film Club - all welcome - first Thursday of the month 1.0 - 3.0pm, Baildon Methodist Church, £3 includes refreshments.
DATE: 4 DECEMBER
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Walks in and around Baildon
A variety of walks has been organised for December and full details and dates can be found on the Baildon Walks page of our website.
These include the Boxing Day Walk around Shipley Glen on Friday 26th December. Meet opposite Bracken Hall at 11.0am.
For details of other activities taking place in Baildon for all ages, see the community calendar on our website.
DATES: SEE WEBSITE
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Farmers' Market
Saturday 20th December between 9am and 1pm in the Ian Clough car park.
Stock up with fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses, chutneys, pies, delicious cakes, and lots more for the festive season, all locally produced.
See the Farmers' Market website for more information, dates, photos, and application form for stallholders.
DATE: 20 DECEMBER
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