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Welcome to our November 2015 email newsletter
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A message from the Chair of Council
With Halloween and Bonfire Night now behind us, I had the pleasure of attending my fifth Remembrance Sunday parade, service and wreath-laying ceremony at Browgate on behalf of the Town Council, alongside Baildon’s district councillors, MP and representatives from the armed forces, Police and churches. Councillor John Turner, Vice Chair of the Council, was similarly pleased to attend the service at Tong Park and he later joined me in the parade. We both took pride in wearing Baildon’s chains of office, which have now been cleaned and repaired, courtesy of the Lord Mayor’s Office at City Hall. The chains have had only three public outings, that we know of, since 1974 and will be returned to public display at Baildon Library in the New Year.
I would like to thank everyone who contributed to Remembrance Sunday. The Royal British Legion co-ordinate proceedings and are expecting once again to have collected thousands of pounds through the Poppy Appeal. Invitations and accommodation are provided by the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Association from their clubhouse at The Shroggs and we were honoured to be joined by the Deputy Lieutenant for West Yorkshire. The cadets and marching band were, as ever, superb and the Police ensured a safe road closure. Reverend Sandra Benham, Vicar of St John’s, led two services at her first Remembrance Day since starting in post less than a year ago and I would like to both commend and welcome her. Thanks also to the choir and organist at St John’s.
I was struck by numerous things during the afternoon. Firstly, how good it is when everyone comes together for community occasions – but I feel sure even greater co-operation and friendship can be achieved. Second, the importance of our local institutions as the structures which strengthen our community. We must protect and enhance them. Third, the great efforts, entirely in kind, to which our residents go to make these things happen. Fourthly and perhaps most importantly, how we must remember and seek to understand the events and troubles of the past. By this I certainly include ensuring our memorials are well-maintained – but more broadly that we apply what we have learned to our everyday actions in Baildon and beyond.
With best wishes,
Joe Ashton
Chair of Baildon Town Council
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Public Consultation about parking and waiting restrictions on Baildon Roads
A public consultation is currently taking place about proposed changes to some parking and waiting on roads in Baildon. A list of those changes are set out below.
1. 'no waiting at any time' on lengths of Merlinwood Drive; Jenny Lane; Heygate Lane; Northgate; Moorgate; Pennithorne Avenue; Fyfe Grove; Argyll Close; Ridgewood Close; Prod Lane; Glen Road; Lucy Hall Drive; Bank Crest; Bank Walk; South View Terrace; West Lane, Springfield Road; Langley Lane; Browgate; Belmont Avenue; Greencliffe Avenue; Oakleigh View and Ferncliffe Drive, Baildon;
2. 'no waiting at any time and no loading - Monday to Saturday between 8am and 6pm' on lengths of Providence Row, Baildon;
3. 'Residents permit parking' on lengths of Springfield Road; The Grove; Westgate; Northgate; Bank Walk; and Jenny Lane, Baildon;
4. 'Limited waiting of 2 hours (return prohibited within 2 hours) - Monday to Saturday between 8am and 6pm' on lengths of Springfield Road; Newton Way; The Grove; Westgate; Northgate; Jenny Lane, Baildon;
5. 'Limited waiting of 1 hour (return prohibited within 2 hours) - Monday to Saturday between the hours of 8am and 6pm' on lengths of Browgate, Baildon;
6. 'Limited waiting of 2 hours (return prohibited within 2 hours) - Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm' on lengths of Jenny Lane, Baildon;
7. 'No parking or loading - Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 9.30am and between the hours of 2.30pm and 4pm - 1st September to 31st July (term time)' on lengths of Langley Lane, Baildon; and
8. 'Limited waiting of 30 minutes (return prohibited within 2 hours - Monday to Saturday between the hours of 8am and 6pm' on lengths of Northgate, Baildon.
A copy of the draft Order together with a map showing the affected roads and the Statement of Reasons for proposing to make the Order may be examined during normal office hours at the Customer Services Reception, Ground Floor, City Hall, Bradford and the Ian Clough Library, Hallcliffe, Baildon, Shipley.
A plan of the proposed changes are also on display at the Baildon Library to the 27th November.
If you wish to object to the proposed Order you should send the grounds for your objection in writing to reach the undersigned by no later than 12 noon on Friday 27th November 2015 quoting reference:- LEG/DEV/SPN/72877. Dated: 6th November 2015, to Dermot Pearson - Interim City Solicitor Legal and Democratic Services, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, City Hall, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1HY
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Christmas Spirit back to light up Baildon on the 27th November
Local shops have once again joined the Baildon Town Council to put together a spectacular display of Christmas lights to be twinkling throughout the festive period. As well as lights in the village centre, the display will reach Coach Road, Threshfield and St Johns Court on Otley Road, ensuring all Baildon residents can enjoy spectacular displays.
The lights will be switched on as part of a family event on Friday 27th November. The Baildon Ladies Choir will kick off the event at 6pm, encouraging everyone to join in some favourite carols, followed by Chair of the Town Council Joe Ashton switching on the lights at 6:30. The Hall Royd Brass Band will then entertain the crowd from 6:30 to 7:30.
As well as the music, Sponge Tree will be there again to help children create a Christmas Tree decoration, giving the decorations a personal touch. The co-operative are also generously providing refreshments to revellers, as part of their ongoing commitment to support the community.
Councillor Gill Dixon said “Everyone in Baildon is welcome to join us at our Christmas Lights switch on starting at 6pm on Friday 27th November. In previous years, young and old have enjoyed getting into the festive spirit with Christmas songs and carols led by a local choir – a real community event. Also this year, free nibbles provided by the co-op. Come and join the count down at 6:30, and see Baildon light up for Christmas!”
Thanks must be given to Christmas Plus Limited, the local contractor who maintain the lights, as well as Mark Scrimshaw, the Town Council Environment Warden, who has worked hard to ensure everything is in tip top shape for the event.
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PROPOSED RELOCATION OF WESTGATE POST OFFICE
Post Office is planning to relocate the post office services from Westgate to McColls at number 4 Northgate.
Most of the normal services will be retained and there will be additional opening hours including half day on Sunday.
The Council has said that it is broadly in support of the move but would like the post office to reconsider the removal of its Passpost Check and Send Service, which the Council believe is vital to a local community. The Council has also asked Post Office to assess Traffic Management in and around the area of the new premises.
If you would like to have your say you can complete the Post Office's online survey or make comment here
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Remembrance Parade on Sunday the 8th November, representing Baildon Town Council are 2nd from the left, Vice Chair of Council, Councillor J. Turner and 3rd from the left Councillor J. Ashton, Chair of Council, Read more about this in the Chairs message at the beginning of the newsletter.
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Baildon Farmers' Market - Saturday 28th November 2015
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Between 9am and 1pm in the Ian Clough car park.
Come along, meet your friends and neighbours, and stock up for the week-end with fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses, delicious cakes, heart-warming pies, and lots more, all locally produced.
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Whilst you're out and about why not make the most of the fantastic range of cafes and shops Baildon has to offer.
Baildon Farmers Market takes place on the fourth Saturday of each month (unless it clashes with Christmas week-end in December), except for January when we take a break, from 9am until 1pm in the Ian Clough car park. See the Farmers' Market website for more information, dates, photos, and application form for stallholders.
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To view the Autumn 2015 Fairtrade Newsletter click here.
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Planned Road Works in Baildon During November and December 2015
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- Full length of West Avenue
- Full length of West Lane
- Full length of St James Road
For information on these planned works please contact Bradford Council switchboard on Telephone 01274 432111 or via the website at www.bradford.gov.uk |
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Walking in and around Baildon in October
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Gentle Walks around Baildon: Every week on Wednesday mornings Baildon Walking Group leads these gentle one hour walks. Meet at bottom of Springfield Road at 10.45am and then return to Wesleys for refreshments. All welcome.
Friends of Bracken Hall walks
Friday 20th November, walk to Bradford Industrial Museum.
Meet the walk leader John Dallas at 10:30 am opposite the Bracken Hall Countryside Centre. The walk is approximately 9 miles (14.4km), please bring a pack lunch.
For more information contact walk leader John Dallas 07980 916844 chair@friendsofbrackenhall.org.uk
Bradford Council's Countryside Service guided walks.
Wednesday 18th November at 10:30 am. (Bracken Hall) Meet Colin Pitts outside Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, Glen Road, Shipley Glen to celebrate the efforts of the Friends of Bracken Hall with a Millennium Walk no. 16 around Baildon Moor. This is a 5.5 miles (8.8km) ciscular walk, do bring a packed lunch.
Wednesday 25th November at 11 am. (Views of Ilkley) 5 Miles (8km) circular walk. Meet Malcolm Gardner at 11 am at Darwin Gardens car park, Wells Road, Ilkley for a steep climb up to see Ilkley from above. Bring a packed lunch.
Bradford Ramblers Guided Evening Walks. All walks are circular and between 3 and 5 miles - leisurely/moderate. For further information contact Muriel O’Flaherty on 07981 106470 or email muriel.eveningwalks@yahoo.co.uk
For more guided and for self guided walks see the walks page on our website.
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