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Trinity News - May 2012

News from the Trinity Methodists.

Let your peace rule in our hearts, O Lord, that each day we may delight in your strength, rejoice in your grace and find joy in the doing of your will. Keep us free from sin and grant us your blessing that we may serve you faithfully all our days; through Christ our Lord. Amen (Matthew Henry 1662-1714)

Worship in May

6th May:Revd Richard Oldroyd (Holy Communion) 11.00am
Methodist worship at St Andrews,
StewardSandra Ride
PianistColin Ride

13th May:Mr Colin Ride 10.30am
House Worship at the home of Janet & Colin Jackson, Kettleways, South Lane, Netherton
StewardSandra Ride
PianistJanet Jackson

20th May:Shared worship at St Andrews, 11.00 am
Traidcraft stall after the service.

27th May:Miss Margaret Dodd 10.30 am
House Worship at the home of Christine & Mike Hewitt, 164 Netherton Lane.
StewardChristine Hewitt
PianistMargaret Barnett


Minister:
Revd Richard Oldroyd, 142 Balne Lane, Wakefield WF2 0DN
Tel: 01924 373287 Email: richardoldroyd@btinternet.com

Circuit Services Sunday 6th May
Each commencing at 6 pm

Easter Offering Dedication Service – West Wakefield Methodist Church. The theme is Entertaining Angels: Transforming Encounters in Mission. The Money raised in the Circuit over the Easter period will be dedicated for the work of God’s mission in 65 Partner Churches supported by the World Church. This service is not just for Women, but for all the circuit family especially those who have a global vision.

Big Worship ::Altofts
(Contemporary approach; music, technology, experience!)

Reflective Worship :Central, Pontefract
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CHARITY NEWS
Community Awareness Programme

We have an on-going collection for this charity that supports local homeless people. They require tin foods and warm clothing. Please give items to Evelyn, Ann, Marjorie. Many thanks.

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FILM CLUB
The next film will be shown on Saturday, 26th May at 7.30 pm (doors open 7.15pm). Temporary venue is the Sports & Social Club. This month: The Warhorse. Free entry, refreshments on sale.
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Bible Fellowship
The dates and venues for May are as follows:
Wednesday, 9th May at Carole’s, 22 Brookfields, Netherton
Thursday, 24th May at Christine’s, 164 Netherton Lane, Netherton

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Church Finance
During the “homeless” period it is very important that we are able to maintain our regular giving. If you are accustomed to giving cash (i.e. not in an envelope) would you please consider using an envelope so that even if we are with another congregation offerings for Trinity can easily be separated. Also, some members have been contributing regularly to the Development Scheme through the use of special envelopes or direct debits. Immense gratitude is expressed for without these gifts the current developments would not be possible. Both ways continue to be available; if you would like to contribute please speak to Sue Wood, church treasurer.

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Saturday 19th May – 7 pm Horbury Churches Together present ‘A Transport of Delight’ the songs of Michael Flanders and Donald Swann at Horbury School. Proceeds for Christian Aid. Tickets £5 each or £12 for a family up to 4 available from Carole Shaw.
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Birthdays

May - Congratulations to Joseph Colin, who is 4 this month.

We have agreed to publicize in Trinity News the children’s birthdays of those baptized at Trinity, and to remind us all of our responsibility towards those children and their families. Up to the age of five, the children are sent a birthday card from the church.

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Development Scheme

We are still waiting for one outstanding matter to be settled (re. future sale of property) by the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes (TMCP) before the contract of sale can be signed and the building work can begin in earnest. This is taking longer than we hoped but our solicitor is on the case!

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Torch Relay Prayer Baton
The Leeds District has made a banner which will roll into a tube, "The Baton" which will be passed from Circuit to Circuit during the period of the Olympic Torch Relay. The Olympic Torch passes through our Circuit on Monday 25th June. The Aire and Calder Circuit will have the Baton from Thursday 21st June to Wednesday 27th June. Any church who would like the Baton for an event during this period can request it. It can be displayed at coffee mornings for example, or any other social event and with a bit of imagination an impact can be made.

Any takers?

P.S. Evelyn’s husband, Peter, has been chosen as one of the official Olympic torch bearers – many congratulations


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If you have anything to be included in the June edition of Trinity News please hand to Sandra or Colin by the last Sunday in May
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Greenersky Sitlington Survey

A resident of Netherton has created a survey..

Gavin Elden's survey is intended to gather information on opinions and concerns regarding renewable energy options that are available to the community.

The survey itself is self explanatory, and through it Gavin hopes to gather information on how the whole community feels with regard to renewable energy of all types.

The results of the survey will be made public once the data has been independently analysed.

To complete the survey go to www.greenersky.co.uk.

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THE VILLAGE GALA

Middlestown/Overton - Saturday 19th May 2012.

Change of date
We have opted for an earlier date this year of Saturday 19th May. This should allow the school to take a more active role on the day and fingers crossed, the weather may be a little kinder this time around. The procession starts at 11 am from the school and the gala opens at 12 noon.

Olympic theme
2012 sees the Olympic Games come to London and we thought we’d bring a flavour of that up north to Middlestown/Overton ! Hopefully this will generate lots of ideas for procession floats, fancy dress, games and competitions.

Procession floats
There has been a huge amount of interest in having floats back in the procession so this year we would like to invite you to participate and create your own floats. The route will be the same as last year so vehicles must be suitable to drive through the estate and must have secure sides at the rear if people are being carried on it. All floats must be registered, for more info contact Kath.

Calling all cake bakers !
The cake stall was a huge hit last year with hungry visitors so we are looking for reinforcements this time. If you can help with cakes, biscuits, pastries etc contact Audrey Murray at St Luke’s Church or bring them on the day before 11 am to the cricket field.

Prize donations
Last year we had an amazing response from businesses and residents donating toys and bubble bath for the tombola and TVs and pamper treats for the raffle. Donation boxes are located in the village pubs or contact Kath for collection. Your support is very much appreciated yet again.

Local photographs
Many people enjoyed looking back on previous events and sharing memories of yesteryear. Do you have any photos of local events, scenery, people that you would like to share ?

All hands to the deck !
May 19th is fast approaching, if you can help out on the day, manning stalls, putting up tents, car park marshalling or generally being useful please let me know ASAP.

Over £1000 was raised last year for groups within the village. We had a really fantastic day so come and support us and join in the fun. This year looks set to be bigger and better with lots more attractions and great events.

For more info contact Kath 07791 383972

04 April 2012.

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Wakefied Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team News

'Wakefield Division is the safest Division in West Yorkshire and continues to meet Burglary targets and exceed Crime Detection Rate targets. We are doing all that we can to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour to support communities.'.

Please see below dates / times / locations of Ward 18 PACT meetings:
Thursday 15th March 2012 at 11.00 hrs-Methodist Church , Crigglestone - ( Church Group)
Wednesday 4th April 2012 at 14.45 hrs-West Bretton Village Hall.
Wednesday 11th April 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Netherton School Room (Behind Chapel)
Wednesday 6th June 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Hall Green Community Centre.
Thursday 19th July 2012 at 19.00 hrs-Middlestown WMC
Thursday 6th September 2012 at 11.00 hrs-Methodist Church, Crigglestone- (Church Group).
Wednesday 10th October 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Hall Green Community Centre.

If you have any questions concerning the above meetings, please do not hesitate to contact us on wakefield.rural@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk 01924 293256.

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Spring!

Although winter has not hit as hard as last year, the dark nights and particularly damaging winds have taken their toll and there’s no point pretending you’re not going to be out in your garden the first warm day of spring..

While there is no harm clearing up fallen branches and debris, wait until the soil is no longer wet enough to form a ball in your hand before walking on it and compacting it. But don’t wait too long to start your clean up - it’s much easier to cut plants back before the old growth gets tangled up with the new.

Remove any dead annual plants that remain over winter. These will not return and any self-seeders will already have done their job. Once you start to see new growth on your perennials it’s safe to begin removing winter mulch and pruning them to ground level. When the danger of hard frosts is past, it’s safe to prune most woody perennial flowers and plants and evergreen and semi-ever green plants.
Spring is the season to trim back the tattered foliage and encourage new growth. For the most part, ornamental grasses and roses are also ready for a good haircut and pruning. Most evergreens should require little spring care other than some tidying up and shaping.

Most plants enjoy a good feed in spring. If you have rich and healthy soil, a bit of top dressing with compost, manure or a complete slow release organic fertiliser should suffice. If you prefer using synthetic fertilisers, you can start applying it once your plants show signs of new growth.

Spring is also the time to divide and transplant as soon as possible after the plant emerges, and to stake those plants that will benefit from vertical support.

Some lawns will need an early season rake-over and their first cut usually around mid-March. A neat and tidy edging will set off your borders and if you really want to show off your garden then it deserves a good layer of mulch!

Hugo

If you need any jobs doing in your garden please call:
Hugo Hunter
Ground Crew Landscaping and Gardening
07917 821680
01924 280032

04 April 2012.

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NETHERTON GARDEN WALK 2012

This year’s Garden Walk in Netherton will be on the afternoon of Sunday 10 June. The event will follow a similar pattern to last year’s inaugural event but with some changes to the gardens which will be open to the public. It offers an opportunity to stroll round the village, meet friends, have a chat, admire the efforts of others and pick up some ideas for your own garden..

If you would be willing to open your garden, large or small, please have a word with the organisers (see below). Many were surprised last year to find that what they thought was a modest garden did in fact contain many features which were of interest to others. (There have been no volunteers to organise a similar event this year in Middlestown/Overton).

So note the date now. Further details will be in the summer issue of Coxley News when programmes will be available in local shops.

Sue and Alan Wood: 01924 271210 or email suandal@btinternet.com

04 April 2012.

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CHILDREN’S HOWLERS

Geography: “In geography we learned that countries with sea round them are islands and ones without sea are incontinents.”

History: “Then Joan of Ark met her end. She was burned as a steak.”

Science: “Helicopters are cleverer than planes. Not only can they fly through the air they can also hoover.”

The Arts: “…and at the end of the show we all sing away in a manager.”

Maths: “If it is less than 90 degrees it is a cute angel.”

Geography: “The closet town to France is Dover. You can get to France on a train or you can go on a fairy.”

Maths: “I would like to be an accountant but you have to know a lot about moths.”

Religious Studies: “I asked my mum why we said old men at the end of the prayers at skool, I don’t know any old men apart from grandpa.”

Maths: “The total is when you add up all the numbers and a remainder is an animal that pulls santa on his slay.”

02 April 2012.

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St Andrew’s Christmas trees

Our parish has ‘talent’ as shown by the wonderful display of trees we had in early December. The trees were dressed by various community organisations, from children to our oldest entrant of 90, and were enjoyed by all those who came to see them..

Netherton Brownies won the children’s section for the second time – can they make it a hat-trick next year? The adult’s section was a very close finish, but was won by the Post Office. Our thanks to everyone who entered and gave us such a brilliant weekend. If you didn’t come to see them you missed a real treat!

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Over 50s

We ended our year with a two-course Christmas lunch cooked and served by the small committee and their helpers. The last year has been very successful, with numbers keeping steady, although we always have room for more..

We look forward to 2012 with a brand new programme of entertainment, outings and parties. If you are lonely and want a cheerful afternoon out why not come and join us, you will be made most welcome. Admission is only £1 and includes tea and biscuits (sometimes even a bun). We meet at the Trinity Methodist Chapel Hall in Netherton during winter on the second and last Wednesday of the month at 2 pm.

02 April 2012.

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News from Netherton Cricket Club

The Club plays at Greenall Rolph Park, Balk Lane, Netherton, Wakefield WF4 4HD..

The Club is pleased to finally have a Portacabin on site for extended changing room; this was done with external sponsorship and at no expense to the club.

Officers for 2012
Chairman - Neil Summerscales
Vice Chairman - Steve Gawthorpe
Secretary - Mick Drury
Treasurer - Gareth Roberts
League Rep - Mick Drury
1st Team Captain - Liam Spurr
2nd Team Captain - Steve Gawthorpe
Groundsmen - Neil Summerscales and Julian Ridgeway
Junior Welfare Officer- Glen English
Vice President - Richard Harrison
President - Glen English

Junior section
2011 season
The U13s and U15s came 3rd in the league and had a successful year. A new U9s team has started and is proving successful. The numbers swelled to some 60 strong and next season sees an U17s team. The Junior section was started 3 years ago by Glen English with the objective of filling the 2nd team with new young players. This is on target and we’ve already seen some benefits with some dads and lads in the 2nd team now.

Glen Newton presented the Juniors with a cheque for £205 from the former Netherton Youth Club. The monies will go towards kit and balls for 2012.

2012 season
The Junior section has been meeting for indoor nets since January on Saturdays 12-1pm at Cathedral School, Thornes Lane, Wakefield. Juniors contact: Glen English on 07917 165492 or englishglen@hotmail.com

Subs for 2012
£15 for the season with £10 of it to obtain a number in the “100 club” and £5 to annual subscriptions. Due by the end of May 2012.
Non-players - £10 membership for a number in the “100 club”, Juniors' Parents are welcome to join.

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Trinity News - April 2012

News from the Trinity Methodists.

Worship in April
1st Palm Sunday Processional Service beginning 9.30 am
at St Lukes, then St Andrews, concluding Trinity at 11am, followed by refreshments

Short Holy Week Devotions- all at 7.30 pm
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Good Friday – there is no service here but see Plan for other services across the Circuit.

8th Easter Day:Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
Breakfast 08.30 am
Revd Richard Oldroyd 10.30 am
All-age Worship with Holy Communion / Garlanding the CrossStewardCarole Shaw
PianistColin Ride
Note that there will be refreshments & Traidcraft stall after the service.

Then unless still in the hall (see Plan for details) ……….
15th Sharing with St Andrews 11.00 am

22nd Mrs Sandra Ride at 6 Glenfields 10.30 amStewardLinda Cunningham
PianistDavid Hann

29th “5th Sunday” - United Worship at St Andrews

Minister:
Revd Richard Oldroyd, 142 Balne Lane, Wakefield WF2 0DN
Tel: 01924 373287 Email: richardoldroyd@btinternet.com
Church FinanceOffertory total for March: £ 681.50
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Coffee Stop

Coffee Stop is on Monday, 2nd April from 2 – 4.30pm. This may be the final Coffee Stop in the hall, depending on sale process. We hope to make an Easter Garden & Easter Tree. All ages welcome.

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Sitlington Lunch Club meets for the final time under the current arrangements on Wednesday, 4th April.
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CHARITY NEWS
Community Awareness Programme

We have an on-going collection for this charity that supports local homeless people. They require tin foods and warm clothing. Please give items to Evelyn, Ann, Marjorie. Many thanks.

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FILM CLUB
The next film will be shown on Friday, 20th April at 7.30 pm (doors open 7.15pm). Temporary venue is the Sports & Social Club. This month: The Help. Free entry, refreshments on sale. A powerful film set in Jackson, Mississippi in 1962.
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Bible Fellowship
The Bible Fellowship will resume in April:
Thursday, 12th April ) venues to be announced
Wednesday, 25th April )

Church Finance
During the “homeless” period it is very important that we are able to maintain our regular giving. If you are accustomed to giving cash (i.e. not in an envelope) would you please consider using an envelope so that even if we are with another congregation offerings for Trinity can easily be separated. Also, some members have been contributing regularly to the Development Scheme through the use of special envelopes or direct debits. Immense gratitude is expressed for without these gifts the current developments would not be possible. Both ways continue to be available; if you would like to contribute please speak to Sue Wood, church treasurer.

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From Church Council Secretary, Alan Wood
At its meeting on the 17th April, the Church Council will be appointing officers for the 12months beginning 1st September 2012. The following posts are currently vacant:

Church Stewards: appointed annually and open to any church member. Alan has nomination forms if you are interested. To be returned by the 15th April
Property Steward: please have a word with Alan before the meeting if you want to know the duties involved in this important post.

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We are now officially a FAIR TRADE CHURCH

Following the decision of the February Church Council to apply to be “certified” as a Fair Trade Church, we have now been awarded this status by the Fair Trade Foundation. This means we are committed to using fairly traded tea, coffee and working towards and committing to using as many fairly traded products as possible. We are committed to advocating fair trade amongst users of our premises.
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Birthdays

Following a discussion with Marjorie, as Baptismal Roll Secretary, we have agreed to publicize in Trinity News the children’s birthdays of those baptized at Trinity, and to remind us all of our responsibility towards those children and their families. Up to the age of five, the children are sent a birthday card from the church.

Congratulations to Ewan, who is 5 this month.

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E-News – please look at e-News (and other posters) on the notice board for other events in our Circuit

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Easter Sunday Evening, 8TH April, at the King’s Way Church, Ossett at 6pm
JERUSALEM JOY

This musical treatment with catchy tunes by Roger Jones traces the journey of Jesus and his disciples from “Jesus set his face to go to Jerusalem” to “He’s not here! He is risen!”

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Lots of News from Middlestown School!

A very warm hello and Happy New Year to readers of Coxley News from all at Middlestown Junior and Infant School. Having enjoyed reading the last couple of editions of this magazine, I felt it time to put our school back on the local map!.

It is with pleasure that I re-introduce an energetic, warm, happy and very creative school where individual children, are nurtured to respect one another, enjoy a wide range of experiences and achieve their potential in all walks of school and home life.

A lot has been happening! We have: welcomed new members of staff and a new management team; launched a new, stimulating creative curriculum and received new families, both from within and outside the village. We continue to: develop a pro-active Parent Teachers’ Association (FOMS - Friends of Middlestown School) which raises welcome funds to support our children; run varied after-school clubs (sports, music, chess, arts and environment work); house peripatetic musicians to teach brass, stringed and woodwind instruments; provide a breakfast club from 7:30am and are planning to establish an after school club; and have a nursery class which boasts the facility to offer additional and flexible hours. Believe me, the list goes on!
Being a school which proudly serves the community, we would love to show any Coxley News readers around to see for themselves. We have a few spaces available in some classes and enquiries from prospective families would be more than welcome. Some of our forthcoming events:
* drama, reading and writing workshops with Huddersfield-based storyteller Noel Watkins;
* inspirational and humorous Sikh workshops with Roop Singh
* a day of music and dance with The Mighty Zulu Nation;
* our very own children’s art exhibition;
* Easter Service at St Luke’s Church, Overton, 27 March (all welcome);
* Pyramid schools’ sports competitions;
* a motivational visit from entertaining author, Eamonn R Reilly
* a national story writing competition;
* a day in the life of a medieval kitchen;
* an educational residential visit to Robin Wood.

Do please come and see us if you have the time! We hope that you will be pleasantly surprised by what goes on at this school.
Best wishes to you all.

Sal Dyson, Deputy Headteacher, 01924 302820. headteacher@middlestown.wakefield.sch.uk

27 March 2012.

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YOUTH CIRCLE YOUTH CLUB

‘WHY CAN’T WE?’ . . .
“Harry . . . Why can’t we visit Xscape in Castleford?”
“Harry . . . Why can’t we visit the seaside?”
“Harry . . . Why can’t we go ‘Paintballing’” . . . etc etc etc?.

Questions I am often asked by club members. The truth is we have tried in the past to send letters to parents with ideas in relation to day trips but there has always been a low response rate. The financial implications of organising a trip are often not even considered by young people.

We are all ‘feeling the pinch’ these days and it is quite understandable that families have little to spare and therefore choose not to engage when the club try to seek funding from parents for trips.

Youth Circle have plenty of ideas in relation to taking young people off for the day and we have staff willing and able to so do, but there will always be a cost implication of some kind.
On 14th January this year I visited the Waterfalls Walk, Ingleton, North Yorkshire with young people in Residential Care and ‘Looked After’ by the Local Authority. Whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery, Youth Circle and its members were constantly on my mind. This would be the perfect day for members of the club to spend together.
Is it impossible for Youth Circle to consider this? - ‘No’
Could we organise this as a trip? - ‘Yes’

Youth Circle does not function to make money, its sole aim is to provide a place for young people to visit and enjoy themselves in a safe environment. We therefore make no money and have none to fund activities.

Who could give Youth Circle the best price for travelling by coach?
When would be the best date to try and organise the trip?
Do you have any contacts who may be able to offer financial assistance?

If you have any ideas please contact Harry Hayes on 07900277889.
Or email: harryhayes25@yahoo.co.uk

In the meantime the club will continue looking into funding opportunities but any help or assistance you may be able to give would be greatly appreciated. We hope this year to make this idea a reality and visit Ingleton – please try to allow your child the opportunity to take part if you possibly can – we know they would enjoy the experience and have a fantastic day.

Harry Hayes (Youth Circle)

27 March 2012.

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News from the lunch club

Christmas Report.

As usual the Christmas lunch was a sell out. Everyone enjoyed the three course lunch which was excellent. Music for carol singing was provided by Colin Ride.

This was our fourteenth Christmas lunch. When we shopped for the first one, four turkeys were £30, this year they were £100!! To book a place for any of the monthly lunches during 2012 ring Mike or Marjorie Mee on 01924 272947.

20 March 2012.

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Carol singing around the local pubs for charity

Each Christmas, a group sings carols around local pubs for local charities..

Last Christmas Revd Lesley, Sarah Wright, Pauline Whitworth, Margaret Gascoigne, Margaret Ellis and myself started off at the Black Swan at Overton. Busy inside, the atmosphere was magic. Brian, one of the pub's regulars very kindly led the singing, it could not have been better if we had rehearsed it. We were even invited to eat with a group of ladies having a Christmas party.

At the Reindeer pub, a group of gentlemen invited us to share their supper - I must confess we did have one or two of their chips. One gentleman bought us all a drink which was very kind of him. We went to Middlestown Working Men's Club, where we sang two carols. Then, at the Capri (always very welcoming), Andy Woodings was singing, so we had some help with our carols.
At the Bingley Arms, we always have to sing Little Donkey, because the landlady, on Palm Sunday brings the donkey to join the procession. The last pub was the Little Bull in Middlestown Town End, which was very busy and we were made very welcome. We finished the night at my house with supper and a glass of wine.

We like to take a little Christmas spirit into the pubs. A big “thank you” to all the landlords and their customers. £100 was raised for the Children's Ward at Pinderfields Hospital and Wakefield Hospice. The Children's Ward Sister is always very grateful, and she always gives me a kiss! The Wakefield Hospice is always so grateful as well.

Happy New Year to all readers.
Margaret Wright
Anyone interested in joining this year is welcome (we travel by car not foot on this journey), please contact me on 01924 261201.

06 March 2012.

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Litter in Sitlington

I want to have a grumble and rant about litter in our rural area..

A lot has been said about a wind turbine being built in our lovely area, but nothing is ever mentioned about the rubbish which is strewn around the district, which to my mind is a lot worse. Whatever happened to community spirit, when we all pulled together? This doesn't seem to happen anymore. If you see a piece of litter, can, or bottle please pick it up and put in your own bin.

There are always exceptions; there is an environmentally friendly couple who live in Netherton who walk several times a week, collecting rubbish and recycling what they can, but who wish to remain anonymous. They did confirm that a lot of what they collect is litter thrown from cars. They also find rubbish by the canal, left by fishermen i.e. umbrellas, tins used for bait and towels. Bus shelters are also used as dumping areas. Leaflets and directories, discarded by deliverers are another problem, together with drug litter. These good Samaritans are also subject to verbal abuse from groups of young people. They did, however, say that they have found some very interesting and unusual objects, the identity of which they wouldn't divulge!

I have spoken to W.M.D.C who couldn't confirm how much money was spent in this area collecting rubbish per annum, but who confirmed that the situation is monitored every 2 weeks. Lamp-post bin collections are on a 10-week cycle. The main roads are swept and mini-sweepers are used on the smaller roads.

Unfortunately W.M.D.C. cannot hand out litter pickers and gloves anymore to enthusiastic helpers due to the cost and government cutbacks. Community Service Persons can only be used after concerts, galas etc., or on large areas of rubbish, as there are insurance, welfare and supervision issues. However, if a group of environmentally, community-minded residents decided to get together, the council would provide equipment and help supervise a litter picking event.

Please contact me if you are a like-minded person.
Sue Walker 01924 266678

06 March 2012.

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Plea for Wultex Works photos

Coxley News reader makes plea for photos of the area.

I am interested if any of your readers have photographic records of the site which is now the Calder Heights housing estate off Nertherton Lane.

As I am sure you will be aware prior to Bellway Homes building on the site it was occupied by Wultex Works. I cannot find any photos of the industrial units or the site itself. The main interest however is when the site was used as a rail goods yard by the Midland Railway (1906 -1952), I can find no photoraphs what so ever!

Maybe some of the longer standing residents in the area have some in their collection. Anything detailing the history of the site would be of great interest to me.

Please contact Coxley News at info@coxleynews.com if you can help.

06 March 2012.

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Message from Rev'd Lesley Anne Mattacks

On the pace of life and dates for your diary.

Can you remember the first time you had fast food? I hate to admit it, but I am of the age that remembers the time before fast food burger restaurants moved into our towns and cities. As a little girl I remember going to a Wimpy Bar for a burger or a bender (that was the sausage with slits in that made it curl into a circle). This wasn’t fast food though, it was a sit-down meal in a restaurant, you ordered it, it was cooked especially for you and you waited patiently for it to be brought to you.

My first experience of fast food was in the autumn of 1979. I’d gone to visit my sister who was living in Birmingham. She met me at the coach station and suggested going to a Wimpy. I thought she meant the Wimpy Bar of our childhood. Not so. She wanted to introduce me to the gastronomic delight of queuing, squinting at an illuminated menu high up on the wall, and persons with dubious hats standing at tills exhorting me to place my order. Suffice it to say that I was less than impressed.

33 years and two children later, I am no longer fazed by these places. In fact, they are very useful on occasions and at odd times of the day or night, especially when travelling. There are different chains to choose from, and in the interests of fairness I’d better name some of them – McDonalds, Burger King, OK Diner. There used to be one called Wendy’s but they’ve gone now. Added to which there are now pizza places and all sorts of food emporiums where in a few moments they’ll rustle you up anything from a bag of chips to a full blown banquet. All on demand, with the emphasis on fast.

I was amused a year or so back, when ordering a meal in a restaurant I noticed on the menu a note saying, “We are not a fast food restaurant. We take time and care over preparing your meal so please be patient.”

Do we need to be reminded to be more patient with things other than food, I wonder? So much of our culture is fast. “I want it here and I want it now” seems to be our motto. Earlier this year the government started the procedure to build a high speed train line from London to Birmingham so that you can get there in 40-45 minutes. Why do we want to? What could possibly be that urgent? In the future will we really need to be able to get from Leeds to London in an hour? Is our emphasis on speed affecting our relationships with each other? Do we spend enough time with those who matter to us to build up and develop our relationships, or do we just rush with a quick word in passing? Are we in too much of a hurry to enjoy the world around us?

One of my favourite poems is W. H. Davies’ Leisure which has the lines:
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare?

Maybe we all need some time to stand and stare, to pause, take a deep breath and enjoy the people around us. Over recent weeks we may have seen the weather improve and new growth in our gardens. Easter approaches with its message of hope and new life, as we celebrate the Risen Christ. Take time this Easter to celebrate the creation we are part of.

Why not join us over Eastertime?
Lent groups: St Andrew’s, Tuesdays 7.30pm, 28th February to 28th March; St Luke’s Wednesdays 2.30pm, 29th February to 28th March; and at Trinity Methodists, 7.30 pm 1st March to 29th March.

Palm Sunday: Communion at St Luke’s at 9.30, brief prayers at Middlestown Crossroads at 10.30, Horbury Bridge at 10.50 and St Andrew’s at 11.15 then a procession to Trinity Methodists. For further details see the website, church notice boards or by phone 283533.

Holy Week:
Mon 2nd April – Morning Prayer 9.30am at St Andrew’s,
meditation at 7.30pm at Trinity Methodists.

Tue 3rd April – Morning Prayer at St Luke’s 9.30am and a meditation at 7.30pm at St Andrew’s

Weds 4th April – Holy Communion at St Andrew’s at 10.00am and a meditation at St Luke’s at 7.30pm

Maundy Thursday – contact 283533 for details

Good Friday - 10.00am St Andrew’s, Children’s Workshop. 10.00 am St Luke’s, Stations of the Cross.
2.00pm St Andrew’s, Meditation at the Cross.

Easter Sunday – 6.00am St Luke’s Sunrise Service with Holy Communion. 10.00 am, St Andrew’s Holy Communion for Easter.

29 February 2012.

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Latest news from Coxley Live

Coxley Live is looking to recruit more members from Middlestown and Overton, if you would like to come along to our next meeting to find out more about us please contact Adrian Woodhouse (chair) on 281620 or email adrian.wendy@talktalk.net.
The AGM will take place on Friday 23rd March at 7.30 in St Andrew’s Church.

Coxley Players
Coxley Players and St Andrew’s Church are jointly presenting a Murder Mystery Evening at Netherton Club on Friday 30th March at 7.30 pm. Tickets are priced at £5 including supper and are available from Adrian on 281620 or Margaret on 21161.

Rehearsals for the next pantomime will be starting shortly. Cinderella will be appearing on a stage near you in November.

Local History- incorporating Oral History
TThe first Heritage Walk leaflet, covering the lower half of Netherton, is still available priced at £1 from Netherton Post Office. A second leaflet covering Upper Netherton and Midgley will be available from mid-March. To launch the leaflet a guided walk will take place on Sunday 25th March, meeting at the Star Inn car park, leaving at 1.30pm.

The local history group continues to meet monthly (usually on the first Saturday of the month). Contact Christine Hewitt on 07931 353082 for more information.

Local Interest Talks
A display of historical photographs will accompany the local interest talks to be held in St Luke’s Church from 1 pm on Saturday 28th April. Speakers will be Darran Cowd, Collections Officer, NCM, giving a working history of Caphouse Colliery, and David Earnshaw, giving a brief history of Earnshaw’s wood yard.

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More wind turbine links

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Origin Energy launches Sitlington page

27 February 2012.

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Spring 2012 Coxley News Magazine

AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW!!!.

NB: Paper copies of the magazine will be delivered during March.

Welcome to the Spring issue of Coxley News.



Spring has sprung – we hope! Welcome to the first Coxley News of 2012. The magazine has really grown since it started in 2007, in fact it’s over twice the size. Ever wondered how it all comes together? Look no further…

As soon as one issue lands on your doormat, the Coxley Newshounds start the hunt for content for the next one. There is about a six week window for this before the team meets to compare notes. The size of the issue is governed by local advertising. As Coxley News covers its printing costs from its modest advert fees, each issue contains equal amounts of content and advertising in order to break even.

After the editorial meeting, there follows a frantic week of editing, emailing, writing of editorial comments, compiling of calendars etc. before a draft electronic layout of the magazine is put together.

Once proof-read, this is emailed to the printers. The printed proof is signed off in person at the printers’ then the 2,700 copies are collected two weeks later. Next, the distribution process - issues are divided into batches and delivered to the Coxley “Posties” who finally drop one through your letter box. All done by volunteers. If you rolled all the editorial and delivery work into a job for one person, we think it would take about 3 full weeks per issue!

So, if you think you have an hour to spare four times a year, this could deliver up to 100 magazines. Contact us if you would like to help produce a newsletter that so many of you tell us you enjoy reading!

The Summer edition will cover June, July and August. Items and dates for the magazine and calendar need to reach us by April 14th.

26 February 2012.

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Open letter from www.nocoxleyturbines.co.uk Action Group

Wind Turbines are back on the agenda. Action group formed..

Sitlington Parish Council are about to launch into phase 2 of a feasibility study on the sitting of 2 large wind turbines. (80 m ground to hub with 50m blades total height 130m). The proposed site is understood to be somewhere between Carr Lane and Smithy Lane in Middlestown.

This project has been underway for the last 12 months although very little information has been issued from the Parish Council. Despite repeated requests from several members of the public access to phase 1 report has continually been denied. After much debate at the February parish meeting it was finally agreed that a ‘public consultation’ was necessary.

It appears however, that this meeting will be predominantly hosted by the wind turbine developers who clearly have a hugely vested interest in selling us their products. This will not present local residents with an objective view and will only provide one very loaded view of an extremely contentious and political issue.

Both meetings are planned for the same day and time, which may well be a divide and conquer tactic! Meetings have finally been confirmed today for Thursday 1st March at 7pm at both Schools in Middlestown and Netherton.

A significant number of concerned residents have formed an action group to raise awareness of these proposals within the community and have launched a petition to make their views clear to the Parish Council who seem totally unaware of the great depth of feeling that this matter has created.

To show your support visit www.nocoxleyturbines.co.uk or email us at info@nocoxleyturbines.co.uk Petitions are available in various pubs and newsagents in the village or can be signed on line via the link above.

The next parish council meeting is planned for Tuesday 6th March which again we look for your support in expressing your concerns and bring this project to a halt.

We totally understand and accept the need for ‘green’ energy but request the council take time to look at other more proven alternatives and not to impose this monstrosity on our beautiful landscape.

21 February 2012.

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New Parish Council Clerk

From 1st April.

Sitlington Parish Council recently welcomed a new Clerk to the Parish Council, Emma King began working with them on 1st January and will be replacing David Dransfield as of 1st April. David can continue to be contacted until this time.

21 February 2012.

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Netherton And District Women’s Institute - Spring News 2012

Latest news from Netherton WI.

Welcome to our 2012 Programme! Here is a taster for the next 3 months (you will already have missed January and February by the time you read this for which I humbly apologise!)

January’s speaker was Mrs Molly Urquhart who gave a lively talk about her time spent in Gibraltar just before handover back to Spain and where her husband was in the RAF. She told us particularly about a giant supermarket auction which she and her two friends visited and where everything was in enormous boxes and you really had no idea what you were buying until afterwards (a bit like a silent auction). They had agreed beforehand to split their purchases three ways and the rest of her talk was given over to how she managed to offload everything she didn’t want by exchanging it for things she did want, and make a profit!

14th February’s meeting is still to come as I write this. Our speaker is Donald Woolley and his talk is entitled “Every Picture Tells a Story”. Donald has spoken to us before about the Mission Aviation Fellowship – if you remember, his was the one that was snowed off the first time. If this talk is half as good as his first one it will be excellent.

March 13th should see us with laughter guaranteed courtesy of Wakefield Movie Makers and their Road Show. We are looking forward very much to this – why not put the date in your diary and join in the fun?

10th April’s speaker is Mr Michael Duncombe and his talk is entitled “Curtain Up”. Don’t have more detail about this but it sounds interesting doesn’t it?

Just a brief mention of May – Mrs Cynthia Thewlis “From Sheep to Shawl”. More details next time – watch this space!

Just a reminder – February’s meeting is at 2.00 pm; after that we are back to evenings at 7.15 pm, all in the Trinity Methodist Schoolroom and still only £1 at the door which includes tea/coffee and biscuits.
More details – please ring Eileen on 01924 275276.

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Response to wind turbines debate

"Rather than obtaining grants which benefit the Wind Turbine developer and land owne, the parish council should be applying for grants for non-intrusive Photovoltaic Solar Panels and Solar Water panels for our village schools..".

The summer issue of Coxley News published information about a potential project for use of wind turbine technology in Sitlington.


Shaun Luty writes:

"The Coxley wind turbine(s) plan will not benefit the local community so why is our Councillor Nigel Brook supporting the Coxley wind turbine(s) plan? Councillor Nigel Brook should be listening and acting in the interests of the community that elected him, as should the local parish council.

"Rather than obtaining grants which benefit the Wind Turbine developer and land owner, the parish council should be applying for grants for non-intrusive Photovoltaic Solar Panels and Solar Water panels for our village schools. Grants are available for these low impact ‘green energy schemes’ which are a better fit with our local conservation areas. Solar for schools would reduce the schools electricity and hot water bills and would generate an income from the government FIT scheme to help them offset utility bills and use those on-going saving to purchase much needed equipment and books for improving the education of the children of our communities. In these times of economic uncertainty the proposed Coxley wind turbine(s) needs a serious rethink!."

3rd Feburary 2012

Ian Kirby writes:

"I am somewhat alarmed by the proposal to place wind turbines in the Coxley Valley area.

"I believe the environmental impact is well argued elsewhere, but I wish to make a point about the claim that the turbines will generate 13.8 GWh of energy. I am assuming this figure is the potential energy (please correct me if I am wrong), as it is always this potential which is stated when proposals are made.

"E-ON did some extensive work involving two very large sites in Germany and Holland and published their findings which concluded that the energy efficiency was between 8 and 10%, surprising themselves as it was far lower than even they predicted. Even when networked the two sites produced the same efficiencies (8-10%).

"In addition more traditional power plants such as coal or gas need to be running at around 85 - 90% in order to ‘kick in’ whenever the wind turbines are not producing the energy expected (days with little wind ( Beaufort 6)).

"Within the local authority for which I work we have pushed renewables with a number of buildings now having wind turbines. According to their own figures on one of their buildings two turbines had a potential for 105 GWh per year, but the actual figure was just short of 10GWh, just under 10% efficiency, tallying with the E-ON data. At another location they quoted 25% efficiency during the planning stage, but are producing only 10.5% efficiency.

"The total value of electricity was £2000 including the value from the Renewable Obligation Certificate, but the cost of maintenance was £6000. The LA have now removed the wind turbines on top of their town centre buildings.

"The issue I have is that many of these proposals are put forward on what can only be described as non-achievable figures. Many developers factor in an efficiency coefficient of around 25%, but this is still well above the actual efficiencies achieved. I would be quite happy to reflect on these figures, but I would like evidence that a 25% efficiency is actually achieved over a twelve month period.

"The impact on the countryside of major construction work, cost to the environment of the construction, large, obtrusive towers, noise from the cavitations of the blades as well as any potential for strobe effect on nearby houses for what will probably be, at most, around 1.3 GWh of energy need very careful consideration.

"Renewables such as wind are fine and noble in principle, but there are too many questions still to be asked about their efficiencies and reliability before we start blighting the landscape further."

15th August 2011

Ian Sanderson of Middlestown writes:

"Being a resident of Middlestown and reading the last edition of the Coxley News, I was astounded that the Sitlington Parish Council would even consider the proposal or feasibility of a wind turbine farm at the top of Chapel Hill.

"I read with great interest Ron Aspinall's research into this subject and looking into it myself, would wholly agree with his assessment.

"The proposed site is an area which is used regularly by the public for outdoor pursuits such as walking, horseriding, cycling etc.

"These turbines would over-shadow the whole of Middlestown and surrounding area and any further studies into this proposal should be stopped immediately before the phase 2 study is commissioned.

"FINALLY, NO TO WIND TURBINES!"

8th July 2011

Alan Wood of Netherton writes:

"I am writing to register my concerns about the proposed wind turbines which are being considered by Sitlington Parish Council. My comments are based on the information which Ron Aspinall reported in Coxley News, which is the best we have in the absence of details from the Parish Council itself.

"My main point is that turbines 130m (approx.. 426 feet) in height to the top of the blades are totally out of scale in relation to the intimate, undulating countryside between Middlestown and Netherton in which they are to be placed. The height is almost exactly the same as the total difference between the highest (Midgley / Overton) and lowest (Calder valley) points in Sitlington parish. Turbines of this size need landscapes of a much grander scale, e.g. open moorland, to accommodate them.

"The difficulty in finding sites within the parish which fall outside the 600m minimum distance from residential development signals to me that our countryside is inappropriate for structures of this size. There is no reference to the additional impact of the access roads which would be necessary for construction and maintenance traffic or how the power generated would be connected to the national grid, all of which would be significant given the distance from public highways.

"The countryside is treasured by locals and visitors alike. The Parish Plan consultations showed that preservation of the Green Belt and the rural feel of the parish was supported by 91% of the responses; the main recommendation on Leisure, Recreation and Environment was that “the Parish Council defends the Green Belt and works … to protect, maintain and defend the countryside, its paths, bridleways and wildlife.” This area is featured in local publications of the Ramblers’ Association for its attractive undulating countryside, attractive footpaths and bridleways and open aspects.

"In the light of the above, I am surprised that, having received the initial desk top feasibility study, the Parish Council did not drop the idea at that stage. Further studies may not incur any direct cost to the parish council, but they will be funded from the public purse by taxpayers and utility bill payers. I urge the Council to think again.

"I am sending a copy of this letter to Coxley News. This matter is sufficiently important for the debate to be conducted publically so that everyone is aware of the issues being raised. The number of challenges already made to the Parish Council may be small in relation to the total electorate, but the strength of the arguments put cannot be ignored. How long is it since any other Parish Council proposal issue caused such a response?"

30th June 2011

Parish Councillor Helen Kirkpatrick (Netherton ward) writes:

"I am so sorry that the wind turbine issue was not predominant in the May elections for Sitlington Parish Council - indeed, that antagonists did not have a chance to not vote for us. As it happens, we, who were prepared to put the work in for the Parish (for no remuneration) and go to the trouble of standing for election, were returned unopposed, with 1 unfilled vacancy in Netherton Ward, and 2 in Middlestown - this despite extra publicity via the media, information sessions and so on. I am happy to report that we have now our full compliment of 5 Netherton Councillors, but to date still have 2 vacancies in Middlestown. How good it would be if those keen to complain decided to take part in our Parish democracy, and work for the better good - whether it be wind turbines or not."

20th June 2011

AJH Warbuton writes:

"Yesterday I checked out the proposed location for Sitlington PC's plans to ruin the Coxley Valley landscape. On the way, I stopped to take some photos of the phone mast on Smithy Lane, as its height (20.5m) helps to put the relative size of a wind turbine of the specification as described by Ron Aspinall (80m ground-to-hub, 3 x 50m blades giving a 100m sweep) into accurate perspective.

"Attached (bottom of page) is a document showing, exactly to scale, how such a concrete totem pole would appear, were it to be placed next to the mast (whose effect we can already see, courtesy of a short walk). Nigel Brook says that it "... would help enhance the pleasant environment in which we live." How would-be politicians abuse the meaning of language!

"I've already contacted our local WMDC councillor, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and the West Yorkshire Bat Group, asking for their support. Let's hope the very people who should be protecting our landscape and countryside rally round and stop this one before it gets any further."

26th June 2011

Phil Thorpe of Netherton writes:

"The 5th of May elections would have been the honorable time to mention turbines. The Parish budget went up 50% from £40.000 to £63.000 without consultation. This will need to rise to £200.000 within the next 5 years - my best estimate as Mr Dransfield has so far not replied to 2 emails requesting budget information."

7th June 2011

Gary Baker of Netherton writes:

"It is difficult to add to Ron Aspinall’s article in the Summer 2011 issue of Coxley News. Ron has done a very good job of highlighting the incongruity of even considering the infliction of these entirely inappropriate carbuncles upon our landscape, and the council would be doing a very good job to take heed of these views.

"On the other hand I find it difficult to reconcile Councilor Brook’s apparent delusion that these hideous monstrosities are in any way fitting or welcome in our beautiful countryside, and that the community might be rewarded with tangible financial benefits from their imposition.

"A glimpse beneath the veil of Mr Brook’s ostensibly beneficial project exposes concerns of considerable proportion.

"Origin Energy is a business who design, finance, build and operate wind farms. Note the emphasis on business.
CO2Sense helps businesses to prosper in the low-carbon economy, supported by funding from the European Regional Development Fund. All very cozy for Origin Energy and CO2Sense.
The phase 1 study considered “a visual intrusion zone showing impact of the scheme.” From who’s perspective? Not mine I’m sure.
The phase 1 report “concludes two turbines are feasible though only one might be preferred.” Preferred by whom? No mention of those preferring none. The language of the report already presumes the project has wings. Origin Energy/CO2Sense have tantalized, now they are preparing to set their hook, and once they do they could have the community at their mercy.
A phase 2 study would consider:
“the community’s choice and position of the turbines.” Again the “NO” option is not represented. Should this not have been considered at Phase 1? Should this not now be considered very carefully BEFORE being drawn into Phase 2?
“Possible conflict with airports.” If the consultants are prepared by necessity to consider potential conflict with distant airports, surely the council should in the first instance consider the inevitable conflict with the community and the impact on their landscape.
“Strategy for grid connections.” Should this not have been a Phase 1 consideration? There is potential under this heading to open up a whole new can of worms further down the process.
“financial returns to the community.” Who would the smart gambler back as the real winners here? A burgeoning and focused renewable energy business enterprise, bolstered by funding, and on the scent of another lucrative project? Or a good old dependable English village community?

"Such a scheme has no place in our environment, and I too recommend that the council should abandon this cause while the going is relatively good – just close the door, forget about it and save us all a lot of money and grief."

9th June 2011

Shaun Luty writes:

FYI – Not a green idea at all, small scale non-intrusive green energy on your domestic home yes! Large commercial wind turbines on your doorstep no thanks.

I’ve been a producer of ‘green energy’ for the past 4 years we have over 2kw of Solar PV panels bolted to our south facing roof, this low impact micro generation is the way forward to offset your electricity bills whilst the sun shines.

I’m 100% against any Wind Power on our doorstep. What’s the business case justifying this?

I use Coxley, its bridleways and paths to walk our dog and train for Triathlons, I run through this beautiful valley and don’t accept commercial gain argument.

I’m disappointed our Parish Council has been so short sighted and disconnected from the people who probably voted them into those lofty roles?

31st May 2011

Claire Jennings writes:

I am absolutely amazed - OUR parish council are seriously considering turbines of this size and magnitude on the edge of arguably our most beautiful asset??

Coxley Valley? - Really, you are surely losing your marbles?

Please remember before pushing forward with these plans that it is necessary to consult your parishioners about this. Rather than this just being contained in Coxley News, which not everyone has time to read, I would be interested to learn when you are holding a public meeting for feedback from your parishioners.

31st May 2011

Melvin Holmes of Netherton writes:

"In a world where energy demand is constantly increasing and resources diminishing, we need to look very carefully at alternative energy sources. Clearly, with a national commitment to reduce carbon emissions, we must consider environmentally friendly options which include wind turbines.

"The green energy lobby consistently assert that wind turbines run at 30% efficient levels. This figure has been proved to be incorrect after a recent independent 395 day study of the wind farms in Scotland carried out by the John Muir Trust. Their findings show that over a period of approximately 13 months the efficiency figure was in fact 22.07%. This is a significant difference and undermines the green lobby argument for energy produced from wind turbines. There is also the 'energy payback' to consider which equates to the time needed to generate the equivalent amount of energy used in the manufacture of a wind turbine which is on average 6 to 8 months. A further consideration is the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere during the construction phase of a wind turbine.

"Despite this, we still need energy and on the face of it the cost of wind energy, although variable, is 'on average' 3 - 4p per unit, for land based wind farms in a 'good location'. This compares reasonably well with new coal at 2.5 - 4.5p per unit and nuclear at 4 - 7p per unit, although these do not suffer from intermittency problems. In other words, as a top-up source although not perfect, wind turbines do provide some low efficiency energy, but at what cost?

"The cost to me would be the location. I am not a nimby but someone who believes in the value of of our beautiful countryside and Coxley Valley certainly falls under that heading. I think siting a wind turbine there would be the worst kind of rural vandalism and one that would last 20 to 25 years which is the lifetime of one. Imagine the outcry if a wind turbine were to be erected beside York Minster, or the Cow and Calf in Ilkley, or Brimham Rocks, or alongside Fountains Abbey! So why should we agree to one in our own precious rural idyll?

"If a wind turbine is to be forced upon us by our local councillors (and if that proves to be the case I will not vote for any one of them again), surely a more sensible location would be Bretton Common on the A637 Huddersfield Road? This site has good access for construction purposes, no local residents to upset and a location for wind that must be better than Coxley Valley as it is located on the very top of a hill with line of sight to another wind farm in Ingbirchworth. The area is also littered with building rubble and waste from fly tipping, so a new development might clean the area up a bit."

6th June 2011

Keith J. Hardy of Netherton writes:

"Is the Compensation protocol of 5 megawatts for potential, or actual performance? If the latter, forget profit - you would need a forest of turbines to produce the requirement. And of course you need power stations for when the wind speed is too high or low.

"Trying to pass this idea as green is wide open to debate, as when the co2 produced in the manufacture, transportation, infrastructure, installation and decomissioning are taken into account it is a very pale green to pink.

"It is all about money and my view is, wrecking the amenities and spoiling the countryside, not forgeting the wild life - you should consign this scheme to the dustbin."

25th May 2011

Ron Aspinall, Middlestown resident adds:

"Farcically, the protocol relies on installed capacity, despite the known inefficiency of onshore turbines. The Government subsidies are aimed at ticking the box for installed capacity targets regardless of the actual output. The poor efficiency of these turbines ought to count more against the justification for them and their desecration of valuable countryside than it does currently. There is a good article by Simon Jenkins in today's (Fri 27th May) Guardian on this theme."

Ian Shires of Overton writes:

"I was born and brought up in Overton and spent many happy days in
Coxley. I cannot believe that the local council can be so foolish to
suggest building wind farms in the area. The evidence for wind farms is very tenuous and the arguments against are very strong.

Please look at http://saveourseashore.org/?p=701

"A recent article on the BBC News website highlighted the problem
facing Germany. They produce more electricity from wind than any
other country. Yet when the wind stops blowing 1 in every 5 homes,
offices, factories and hospitals, etc would have to close.

"The alternative is to "switch on" the power stations. Yet they take 2 to 3 days to spin up to full power. Therefore in Germany every power station is running at full capacity in case the wind drops.

"What then is the benefit of building wind farms? The only people to benefit are those installing the turbines and those making them. The rest of us still have to pay the power companies and we have to look at the turbines."

4th June 2011

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Stonechapel House mystery

New owners trying to find out history.

Does anyone have any information regarding the history of Stonechapel House on Thornhill Road?



If so please contact TSP showbusiness who now reside there on 01924 271500 or info@t-s-p.co.uk

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Netherton Garden Walk Report

Remember those warm sunny days we enjoyed last summer?.

When it was warm enough to stroll round the village at your leisure, pop into gardens to admire the displays, sit down for a cup of tea and have a chat, in the welcome shade of a tree?

If so, the chances are you are remembering the first Netherton Garden Walk last June, either as a visitor, a garden host or a provider of refreshments, or all three!

The good news to warm your heart in these winter days is that, following the success of last year’s event, it is to be repeated in 2012, sometime in June. Drawing from the experience of last year and feedback from the participants, we hope to increase the number of open gardens to cover the whole village, whilst extending the opening time. There will be the usual mix of garden types, wildlife, refreshments of various sorts and children’s activities. Further details will be unveiled in future issues of Coxley News and on the website.

Already, several people have offered to open their gardens, so now is the time to start thinking if you would be prepared to open your garden and if so planning what it will look like next June. Please give it some thought and give us a ring if you are interested. Last year’s event proved that there are plenty of hidden gems in the village and we are convinced there are many more just waiting to be discovered!

Sue and Alan Wood
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PS Some people have already shown interest in taking part in a similar Garden Walk, on a different day, in Middlestown / Overton. Contact us initially as above and we’ll put you in touch.

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Have a look at the photograph below. It depicts a miners’ presentation at Caphouse Colliery, Overton around the mid-1940s. It was originally donated to the coxleynews.com archive by Clarry Driver. He is shown in the picture (back row, 3rd from left) as well as his father, Victor Driver (middle row, 3rd from right). Clarry is now sadly deceased and his son, Russell would like to find out more about the picture.
Do you recognise anyone shown? Can you shed any more light on what is happening or give a definite year?



We’d love to hear from you.
Contact the Coxley News team on Phone: 01924 276545 or via the form below.

09 November 2011.

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Too many tomatoes? Try this recipe!

GREEN TOMATO CHUTNEY.

Makes about 6lb

3lb green tomatoes
1½lb cooking apples
1½lb onions
2 tablespoons salt
12oz sugar (either granulated, light brown, dark brown or muscovado)
2 teaspoons ground mixed spice
8oz sultanas (or raisins or dates)
1 pint malt vinegar

Mince the tomatoes, apples and onions. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle over the salt. Cover and leave overnight.

Next day, pour off the liquid that has been drawn out by the salt and discard it. Transfer everything into a large preserving pan. Bring to the boil, with the vinegar, and then add the sugar, spice and fruit.

Return to the boil and simmer until soft and pulpy, about 1½ hours.

Spoon into cooled, sterilised jars, seal with a vinegar-proof lid, and label. Store for 6-8 weeks, to mature, before using.

NOTE: The choice of sugar is your preference, as is the choice of dried fruit.

We'd love to hear your recipes too. Please send them in to us!

26 September 2011.

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Ian Sanders-District Councillor for Rural Ward

Find out about the new councillor in our area.

I am the recently elected District Councillor for Rural Ward of Wakefield Council. I am 62yrs old & married to Kath,who many of you have met. We have a grown up son who keeps an eye on both of us. We live and have worked in Havercroft for 28 years.

After leaving school at 15, I accepted an Electrical Apprenticeship with the National Coal Board and 4 years later become an underground electrician. I was encouraged to progress with further education and I gained qualifications which enable me to take up the post of Electrical Engineer for British Petroleum. The job meant travelling all over the world. I was 21yrs old, just married and the job enabled Kath to travel with me. It was a fabulous time as I loved the job and we saw the world. Further career moves took me to work for the Saudia Arabian Government and finally to Kuwait Oil.



In 1982 the travelling ended and I came home to stay. I went into retail, managing Off Licences Markets and for the past 12 years I have managed a large News agency. This operates a Home News Delivery service to six surrounding villages.

At 62 I have no intentions of retiring, the compromise with the family is I call myself semi-retired; they seem happy with that job title. I am not a workaholic, but I do enjoy work, travel, meeting and talking to people, which unknowingly at the time brought me into contact with local politics. This occurred after an incident in Havercroft that I felt extremely strongly about, as a result of which I was approached to become a Parish Councillor. I didn't need any persuasion to say yes.

It has been a steep learning curve which has stood me in good stead for my next challenge. I was asked to stand for the Conservative Party in the local government elections when Brian Denson decided not to seek re-election.

It is an honour and privilege to have your trust to represent you for the next 4 years and I pledge to work to the best of my ability to repay that confidence in me.

Rural Ward covers a large area, however, I hope to visit your ward every day and get to grips with the issues that concern you most. These include a). The bus service in Netherton and b). The wind turbine.

I have to thank my two colleagues Councillor June Drysdale & Councillor John Colley who are my mentors. I could not wish for better assistance as their knowledge, experience,and achievements within the ward are second to none,so one of my aims is to reach their standards.

I look forward to you all interrogating me further at any forthcoming events and I am always available.

My number is 077 628 351 49

Ian Sanders

14 September 2011.

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Baptism records show Coxley Valley’s interesting past

A couple of fascinating new publications are now available from Wakefield & District Family History Society.

St. Luke’s church in Middlestown between 1877and 1923 have been transcribed, an invaluable tool if you are tracing your family tree but an interesting read for anyone from the area. Two publications are available:
Middlestown Baptisms 1877 - 1887 £2.00 and
Middlestown Baptisms 1887 - 1911 £2.50
Here are some interesting facts from the publications to whet your appetite:
1887-1923
Nearly 1600 records

Top 5 surnames:
1. Bentley
2. Lee
3. Wood
4. Oldroyd
5. Walker

1877 - 1887
800 records

Top 5 surnames:
1. Shires
2. Beaumont
3. Taylor
4. Hardcastle
5. Ramsden

Top girls name - Mary
Top boys name - George
51% of fathers were miners
3% were single mothers

Unusual occupations:
Football stitcher
Billiard room proprietor
Cattle dealer
Lamp cleaner
Gentleman
Rag merchant
Shoe maker

Unusual names:
Veda
Melbourne
Hagar
Cortina
Cecilina
Tedbert
Thetis
Merab
Ezra
Coronilla
Friend
Ephraium
Sethina

If you would like to purchase the baptism records visit www.wdfhs.co.uk or via the society’s monthly meetings which are held on the first Saturday of the month at Outwood Memorial Hall doors open 09.30 am.

04 September 2011.

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Response to Middlestown pottery mystery

We've had a few interesting responses so far..

From P. Hill
"I myself have 2 boots which I bought from a shop (Cissie Pools) now the second hand shop in New Road, Middlestown round about the early 1970s."


Coxleynews received a phone call to say that there was an advert in one of the papers about 35-40 years ago and you could order various pieces of pottery with what ever name you wanted, the gentleman said it was a company in Staffordshire who placed the advert.

From C. Hewitt
"the pottery appears to be Devon Ware.
It was made for the tourist trade and was popular during the 1950s.
I am however surprised that Middlestown warranted its own - one more often sees seaside resorts.
Don't think that many people holidayed in Middlestown!"

05 June 2011.

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West Riding Air Raid Precautions Twitter Feed

Live tweeting air raids.

Check out West Yorkshire Archives Twitter feed. Real time, live tweeting air raids; based on World War 2 records of the West Riding of Yorkshire's Air Raid Precautions service held at West Yorkshire Archive Service.

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19 March 2011.

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Coxley Live Local History

Incorporating Oral History.

Calendars produced by the oral history group proved popular once again and supplies sold out. It is planned to produce another calendar for next year and the group is always on the lookout for historical photographs of the area.

The group is working on a series of local heritage trail leaflets. The first of these should be available later in spring. Details of how to obtain the leaflets will be available on the Coxley News website and in the next edition of Coxley News magazine.

The local history group continues to meet monthly (usually on the first Saturday of the month). Contact Christine Hewitt on 07931 353082 for more information.

29 January 2011.

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PROGRESS ON PARISH PLAN

Sitlington Parish Council’s Parish Plan Implementation Committee has been meeting regularly since the launch of the Parish Plan in March 2010..

We have been working on the summary of recommendations made, and a timescale for achievement of as many items as possible over the lifespan of the Plan!

Many of the recommendations have depended on the Parish Council working with WMDC departments, such as Highways, Environmental Services and Planning, and other agencies such as the Neighbourhood Police Team. Whilst we make every effort at speed of achievement, sometimes it is very frustrating to depend on outside priorities, and recognising that in present times, funding is at a premium!

To begin on a negative note, our aim of erecting Sitlington Parish signs at roads on our boundaries was rejected by WMDC Highways, which was a disappointment as it would have gone a long way to establishing a Parish identity. We are considering other ways of signposting our Parish.

However, despite Highways declining to meet with us until at least February, lobbying by the Parish Council has resulted in provision of speed cameras at the Mining Museum, some attempts at safety measures on New Road, and the 20mph speed limit on Netherton Lane outside the school. We are seeking ways to monitor the effectiveness of these changes, and will continue to lobby for other measures such as pedestrian crossings at the junction of New Road and Netherton Lane, and any possible ways of making Blacker Lane safer for residents, walkers and motorists alike..

Our planning application for new allotments next to Netherton Cemetery is under consideration. This should go a long way to ensuring that anyone in the Parish who wants an allotment can be catered for. We are expecting a result any time now!

Our funding of the Police Safe Scheme, which provides extra policing in the Parish, has ensured that crime figures are down compared with other areas which have no such provision. Attendance by a police officer at our Council meetings ensures we receive a monthly report and can prioritise where we would like activity to take place: this report is also published on our website. We are meeting with the Neighbourhood Police Team to review the scheme, with possible expansion or revision.

Planning permission has finally been gained for the development of the old Coxley Mill as an educational resource. We look forward to seeing what this will look like!

One of the big recommendations is provision of a play area for Netherton, along with development of Netherton Village Hall. Various funding streams have been investigated, and announcements will be made soon about how these will be achieved.

Our current work is concerned with reviewing footpaths, bridleways and trails (including a possible cycle path by the canal) in conjunction with WMDC Environmental Services. Many will remember the wonderful Parish map which was produced some years ago – we hope to update this, along with guides to trails, and provision of waymarkers – which may even be illustrated by the new Parish logo!

Anyone wishing to remind themselves of what is in the Parish Plan can download it from our website (www.sitlingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk) or contact the Parish Clerk for a hard copy.

Helen Kirkpatrick, Chair, Sitlington Parish Council (helen.kirkpatrick@sitlingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk)

18 January 2010

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Winter gardens

The garden may appear to sleep in winter, but there is still much to enjoy, especially on those crystal clear mornings when the sun shines on frost or snow. Outside is a fascinating world of patterns and shapes, with the garden stripped bare to reveal its bones and structure.

Delicate, often fragrant winter blossoms, handsome evergreens and the bewitching colours of the stems and bark entice the gardener out to experience the crisp air and winter sun.

In a well-planned garden, winter is foreshortened by the appearance of snowdrops or cheery yellow aconites, by fragrant winter honeysuckle and daphne, as well as early flowering rhododendrons. Spring is just around the corner!

Winter gives both garden and gardener time to draw breath after the busy growing season. There are still important jobs to be done, but these need not be tackled with the urgency of spring and summer work, and they often deserve more thought. The siting of new trees and shrubs, and the pruning and training of existing ones, requires a degree of artistry and consideration. Other tasks, like winter digging and clearing the vegetable plot, ensure that, bit by bit, the garden is brought back under control.

This is a good time for clearing leaves and deadwood, cleaning tools and pots, for tidying sheds and repairing fences. And as the days lengthen in late winter, the new year’s early sowings can be made under glass.

Away from planting, think about adding something different to your garden to create extra interest and impact. A well-positioned and perhaps unusual garden feature compliments and breaks up planting and provides a real focal point.

A few hours spent looking around a local architectural antique centre is a fine way to spend a winter morning and it is well worth the effort. You could try Spa Antiques in Ossett Spa.

Go on be brave!

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26 October 2010.

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Netherton Juniors Football Club Seeks Girl Players!

Girls and boys wanted to join this growing club for the new season..

Training starts on Monday September 6th at Middlestown School field 6-7pm. From 20th September, training moves indoors to Ossett School sports hall, Mondays 6-7pm.

Contact Rob Scholefield 01924 276717 or 07900 957730

22 July 2010.

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CALLING ALL GARDENERS & GARDEN LOVERS

Are you the sort of person who likes working in the garden at home? And likes to share ideas with others. Or who likes to visit other gardens through the Yellow Book scheme or National Trust? Who gets ideas from looking at other gardens? Who appreciates other gardens but often wonders what lies out of sight behind the house or behind those gates?

Have you ever realised what garden delights there are in our own villages? Would you enjoy a steady walk around your village to admire other people’s efforts, even be allowed inside some gardens to explore further? Or be prepared to open your own garden to visitors, maybe with a cup of tea and a chat?

So how about a village garden weekend, run by Coxley Live, with a programme explaining a guided walk, open gardens, plant sales, children’s quiz? A chance for people to meet, greet, chat and share.
If you think this is a good idea and would like to help come along to an exploratory meeting on Tuesday 12th October, 7:30pm or send us a message. Hope to hear from you.

Sue and Alan Wood
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20 July 2010.

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Young mum wins top citizen honour

Lisa is driving force behind Gala.

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Middlestown/Overton Village Gala 2012

Overton/Middlestown.

Change of date: We have opted for an earlier date this year. This should allow the school to take a more active role and (fingers crossed) the weather may be a little kinder this time around! The procession starts at 11am from the school and the gala opens at 12 noon

Olympic theme: As 2012 sees the Olympic Games coming to London we thought we’d bring some Olympic flavour up north! We hope to see lots of ideas for floats, fancy dress, games and competitions.

Procession floats: There has been much interest in having floats back in the procession, so this year we invite you to participate and create your own floats. The route will be the same as last year, so vehicles must be suitable to drive through the estate and have secure sides at the rear if people are being carried on it. All floats must be registered.

Calling all cake bakers! The cake stall was a huge hit last year with hungry visitors, so we need reinforcements this time. Bakers please contact Audrey Murray at St Luke’s Church, or bring cakes on the day before 11am to the cricket field.

Prize donations: Last year we had an amazing response to the appeal for donations of toys, bubble bath, DVDs and pamper treats for the raffle and tombola. Donation boxes are in the village pubs or contact Kath for collection. Your support is very much appreciated yet again.

Local photographs: Many enjoyed sharing memories of yesteryear. Do you have any photos of local events, scenery or people that you would like to share?

All hands to the deck! May 19th is fast approaching, if you can help man stalls, put up tents, marshal cars or generally be useful please let Kath know asap. Over £1000 was raised last year for groups in the village. We had a fantastic day so come and support us. This year is set to be bigger and better with lots more attractions and great events.
For more information contact Kath 07791 383972

19 May 2012 : 11:00 - 17:00.

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Yorkshire Rug Makers

National Coal Mining Museum.

Yorkshire rug Club meets at the National Coal Mining Museum on the third Saturday of the month from 12 noon to 4pm.

It is an informal friendly group where you can learn to make a basic proddy rug and explore other more advanced rug making skills. See the web site for further details www.yorkshirerugmakers.co.uk/ (or link below)

enquiries@yorkshirerugmakers.co.uk
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19 May 2012 : 12:00 - 16:00.

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"A Transport of Delight"

Horbury School.

Horbury Churches Together are proud to present a concert : "A Transport of Delight" comprising of the songs of Michael Flanders and Donald Swann ( and a few others).
To be held on Saturday 19th May at 7 pm in Horbury School.Ww
Amanda Crawley and Nicholas Nightingale are the songsters . Kate Pearson accompanies them on the piano.
Tickets are a modest £5 each and a family of up to four costs £12.
Tickets are available from Horbury Churches Together on 01924 275859.

John Parton Chairman of Horbury Churches Together said we are indebted to Amanda, Nicholas and Kate in helping us raise funds to support Christian Aid and making a significant contribution from Horbury and district to this very worthwhile cause.

CHRISTIAN AID
Christian Aid - fighting for a world free of poverty and injustice
Christian Aid is an international development charity. Working with people, of all faiths and none, in around 50 countries, to eradicate poverty.
Christian Aid week this year is 13th to 19th May.

HORBURY CHURCHES TOGETHER
Horbury Churches Together links churches in Horbury,Netherton and Overton. The Member churches are:- Church of England:- St Peter's,Horbury; St John's,Horbury Brdge; St Mary's Horbury Junction; St Andrew's,Netherton; St Luke's, Overton; Horbury Methodist Church; Trinity Methodist Church, Netherton; The Salvation Army.

Horbury Churches Together is a Registered Charity with the aim of enabling churches to work together and so advance the Christian faith. Its second aim is to provide ways of enabling young people to mature into responsible adulthood.

Horbury Churches Together runs a youth project employing four staff working a variety of hours .


FLANDERS AND SWANN
Flanders and Swann were a British comedy duo. They both attended Westminster School, where in July and August 1940 they staged a revue called Go To It, and at Christ Church, Oxford, two institutions linked by ancient tradition. The pair went their separate ways during World War II, but a chance meeting in 1948 led to a musical partnership writing songs and light opera, Flanders providing the words and Swann composing the music. Their songs have been sung by performers such as Ian Wallace and Joyce Grenfell.Musical partnership Flanders sang a selection of the songs that they had written, interspersed with comic monologues, and accompanied by Swann on the piano. An unusual feature of their act was that, due to Flanders' having contractedpoliomyelitis in 1943, both men remained seated for their shows: Swann behind his piano, and Flanders in a wheelchair.

Over the course of eleven years, Flanders and Swann gave nearly 2,000 live performances. Although their performing partnership ended in 1967, they remained friends afterwards and collaborated on occasional projects

19 May 2012 : 19:00 - 22:00.

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Help Us Grow The Island

The Ship Inn, Horbury Bridge.

Help Us Grow
The Island - Horbury Bridge
This Sunday 20th May

Flags are at half mast this week - the late frost got my runner beans I'm afraid despite them being protected and in a greenhouse.

Nevermind, this weekend we'll be sowing more runner and french beans into loo rolls and bio pots ready for planting out once the last frosts have definately past - probably around August the way things are going!!!

We'll also be preparing a new bed for our courgettes, creating a bean trench for our runner beans and generally planning how we will be using the communal areas this year.

If you want to pick up a few growing tips or just fancy helping out why not come along.

Meet up is outside the front of The Ship Inn, Horbury Bridge at 10 am and we'll be busying ourselves til around noon.

For more information or directions E-mail:
Andy@Incredible-Edible-Wakefield.co.uk or call Andy on: 07971 098510
Incredible Edible Wakefield - Helping Wakefield Grow

20 May 2012 : 10:00 - 12:00.

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Family Service - St. Andrew's

St. Andrew's Netherton.

with Children's activities

20 May 2012 : 11:00 - 12:30.

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Family Service - St. Andrew's, Archdeacon's visit



20 May 2012 : 11:00 - 12:30.

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Coffee Stop taking a break in August

Methodist Church Hall.

Open on the 1st & 3rd Mondays in the month. The Methodist Church Hall will be open between 2 and 4:30pm. Coffee Shop is essentially an open space for people of all ages to meet and chat in a relaxed atmosphere over a cup of coffee or tea, plus other informal activities. A rota is on the notice board for “openers” & “closers”. Please come and join in if you can!

21 May 2012 : 14:00 - 16:30.

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The Thursday Friendly Club

St Luke’s Church Hall, Overton.

This new club is being held in St Luke’s Church Hall, Overton on the 2nd and 4th Thursday in the month 2 – 4pm

24 May 2012 : 14:00 - 16:00.

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Bible Study

See Trinity News for location..

We will continue with two Bible Study meetings a month: the first will be held on the 2nd Wednesday; the second on the fourth Thursday.

These are open meetings – all are welcome on a regular or occasional basis. In this Year of the Bible (to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, and the law to place it in every church in the country) find time to invite a friend along.

See Trinity News for location.

24 May 2012 : 19:30 - 21:30.

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Light Lunch - St. Andrew's Netherton



25 May 2012 : 12:00 - 14:00.

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Ossett Farmers Market

Ossett Farmers Market.

Incredible Edible Wakefield will be holding a stall at Ossett Farmers Market on Saturday 26th May selling veg and herb plants and promoting Incredible Edible Wakefield.

We're also setting up a herb trail around the town centre planters and will be doing some planting out on the day.

How Can I Help?

If you'd like to get involved we're looking for:
Volunteers to help out for an hour or two on the stall any time between 9am and 3pm
Help creating the herb trail around town including planting out some of the herbs
Donations of edible plants - if you've any spare plants we could sell on the stall

If you'd like to help out or have any plants to donate please:

E-mail:
Suzanne@Incredible-Edible-Wakefield.co.uk
or call Suzanne on: 07891 873729

Many thanks!
Incredible Edible Wakefield - Helping Wakefield Grow

26 May 2012 : 00:00 - 00:00.

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Friday Film Club

Netherton Sports and Social Club.


A new community film club has being launched in Netherton by Trinity Methodist Church, showing in Netherton Sports and Social Club.
Doors open at 7.15pm: film starts at 7.30
And the best bit is – it’s free!
Refreshments available for a small charge
All welcome to come and watch the film and afterwards have a natter about it.
We have already shown The Nativity and The King’s Speech.
It is planned to have a matinee for children during the main school holidays – the first one was very successful with over thirty parents and children present.
For further information, please ring Christine on 07931 353082

26 May 2012 : 19:15 - 22:00.

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Ladies Circle

St Luke’s Overton.

The ladies’ circle is an open group, very friendly and very welcoming. The group meets on the second Tuesday and last Tuesday of each month at 8 pm in the Church Hall as St Luke’s Overton. The cost of the evening is £2 which includes a raffle, tea/coffee and biscuits (any evening costing more than £2 will be stated and also if there is a change in starting time).

The aim of the group is for lasting enjoyment and friendship. You are welcome to come along and join us. If you are interested and have any queries please telephone Margaret Wright (Chairperson) on 01924 261201.

29 May 2012 : 20:00 - 21:00.

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Ladies Circle

St Luke’s Overton.

The ladies’ circle is an open group, very friendly and very welcoming. The group meets on the second Tuesday and last Tuesday of each month at 8 pm in the Church Hall as St Luke’s Overton. The cost of the evening is £2 which includes a raffle, tea/coffee and biscuits (any evening costing more than £2 will be stated and also if there is a change in starting time).

The aim of the group is for lasting enjoyment and friendship. You are welcome to come along and join us. If you are interested and have any queries please telephone Margaret Wright (Chairperson) on 01924 261201.

29 May 2012 : 20:00 - 21:00.

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Over 50s Club

Methodist Chapel Hall.

Winter meeting dates of twice per month, (which is the second and last Wednesday afternoon) at the Village Hall at Netherton, at 2pm unless otherwise stated.

30 May 2012 : 14:00 - 16:00.

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Mobile Library

Middlestown.

Have you walked past Middlestown School recently and glanced down the school playground? If so, you will notice a gap where the library building used to be. As the building was deemed unsafe due to flood damage, it has has been demolished by W.M.C.
As a replacement service, a mobile library stops twice every 4 weeks. Firstly, at Ramsey Road, Middlestown- between 2.00 to 2.45pm and secondly, at Nell Gap Lane Overton-between 2.45 and 3.15pm. These visits are on a Wednesday and the next ones are 30 May / 27 June / 25 July / 22 Aug.

30 May 2012 : 14:00 - 15:15.

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St. Luke's Family Service

St. Luke's, Overton.



03 June 2012 : 11:00 - 12:30.

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Jubilee Barbecue & Disco

Black Swan, Overton.

BLACK SWAN, OVERTON

Bruce and Margaret invite you to join in their celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Sunday 3rd June from 2.00pm onwards. There will be a Barbecue together with an on-going buffet. Some of the attractions will be a donkey derby and mucky duck dancing men. There will also be tombola, cake, plant and card stalls plus “the most outrageous red, white and blue” competition.
There will be a disco at 6pm and karaoke from 8pm.
All proceeds will go to Cancer Research and Wakefield Hospice, which will be presented at 8.00pm on 12th June. This evening will also have a special appearance from the Traptown Ramblers Skiffle Group.
Mick and Linda

03 June 2012 : 14:00 - 23:00.

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Coffee Stop

Trinity Methodist, Netherton.

Open on the 1st & 3rd Mondays in the month. The Methodist Church Hall will be open between 2 and 4:30pm. Coffee Shop is essentially an open space for people of all ages to meet and chat in a relaxed atmosphere over a cup of coffee or tea, plus other informal activities. A rota is on the notice board for “openers” & “closers”. Please come and join in if you can!

04 June 2012 : 14:00 - 16:30.

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Jubilee Celebration

ST LUKE’S CHURCH, OVERTON.

DIAMOND JUBILEE, ST LUKE’S CHURCH, OVERTON

Come and join us for a full day of celebrations on Tuesday 5th June from 10am to 5pm. Morning coffee, lunch, cream tea with scones and entertainment are on offer and everyone is welcome

05 June 2012 : 10:00 - 17:00.

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Jubilee Party and Concert

Netherton Sports and Social Club.

Get set for celebrations for the Royal Diamond Jubilee this June.

On June 5th from 2.00pm - 4.30pm there will be a party at Netherton Sports and Social Club much like the one held for last year's Royal Wedding which was very popular.
Games music etc for a real family party with a party tea.
We hope this will be followed in the evening from 7.00pm with a concert of local talent . You are invited to come along to sing, dance, play an instrument...include something patriotic in your act. Local DJ Dean will ensure the whole day goes with a swing.

So come along to the party and then stay for the concer. For further details of both events and to be included in the evening concert please contact Margaret Strong 0n 261161 or m.strong414@btinternet.com

We know Netherton has talent - come along and show it off!

05 June 2012 : 14:00 - 16:30.

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Wakefied Rural Neighbourhood Policing meeting

Hall Green Community Centre.

Wednesday 6th June 2012 at 14.00 hrs-

06 June 2012 : 14:00 - 15:00.

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Ward 18 PACT Meeting

Hall Green Community Centre.

'Wakefield Division is the safest Division in West Yorkshire and continues to meet Burglary targets and exceed Crime Detection Rate targets. We are doing all that we can to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour to support communities.'

Please see below dates / times / locations of Ward 18 PACT meetings:
Thursday 15th March 2012 at 11.00 hrs-Methodist Church , Crigglestone - ( Church Group)
Wednesday 4th April 2012 at 14.45 hrs-West Bretton Village Hall.
Wednesday 11th April 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Netherton School Room (Behind Chapel)
Wednesday 6th June 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Hall Green Community Centre.
Thursday 19th July 2012 at 19.00 hrs-Middlestown WMC
Thursday 6th September 2012 at 11.00 hrs-Methodist Church, Crigglestone- (Church Group).
Wednesday 10th October 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Hall Green Community Centre.

06 June 2012 : 14:00 - 16:00.

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Darby & Joan

Middlestown Working Men's Club.

Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at Middlestown Working Men's Club at 7.00pm. Norman (tel 272827 ) confirms that there are some fun evenings in store and welcomes new members.

07 June 2012 : 19:00 - 21:00.

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Fashion Show

St. Andrew's, Netherton.



08 June 2012 : 19:00 - 21:00.

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Netherton Garden Walk

Netherton Village.

This year’s Garden Walk in Netherton will be on the afternoon of Sunday 10 June. The event will follow a similar pattern to last year’s inaugural event but with some changes to the gardens which will be open to the public. It offers an opportunity to stroll round the village, meet friends, have a chat, admire the efforts of others and pick up some ideas for your own garden.

If you would be willing to open your garden, large or small, please have a word with the organisers (see below). Many were surprised last year to find that what they thought was a modest garden did in fact contain many features which were of interest to others. We are looking for 8 new gardens this time. Please contact the organisers by 15 March. (There have been no volunteers to organise a similar event this year in Middlestown/Overton).

So note the date now. Further details will be in the summer issue of Coxley News when programmes will be available in local shops.

Sue and Alan Wood: 01924 271210 or email suandal@btinternet.com

10 June 2012 : 00:00 - 00:00.

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Parish Council Meeting Netherton

Netherton Junior and Infant School.

Parish Council meetings are held monthly (except for August) at Middlestown and Netherton Junior and Infant Schools.

12 June 2012 : 19:15 - 21:15.

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Ladies Circle

St. Luke's, Overton.

St.Luke's Ladies Circle meets on the second and last Tuesday of each month at 8:00pm in the Church Hall at St. Luke’s Church, Overton. The second Tuesday of each month is preceded by a Said Eucharist at 7pm

12 June 2012 : 20:00 - 21:30.

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Methodist Bible Study

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13 June 2012 : 19:30 - 21:00.

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The Thursday Friendly Club

St. Luke's, Overton.



14 June 2012 : 14:00 - 16:00.

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Film Club

Netherton Sports and Social Club.

A new community film club is being launched in Netherton by Trinity Methodist Church showing on the third Friday of each month at Netherton Sports and Social Club.
Doors open at 7.15pm: film starts at 7.30. And the best bit is – it’s free! Refreshments available for a small charge. No journey into Wakefield – just come and watch the film and afterwards have a natter about it. Future films (if within the terms of our licence and insurance) to be chosen by the group

15 June 2012 : 19:15 - 22:00.

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Yorkshire Rug Club

National Coal Mining Museum.



16 June 2012 : 12:00 - 16:00.

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St. Andrew's family service

St. Andrew's Netherton.



17 June 2012 : 11:00 - 12:30.

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Coffee Stop

Trinity Methodist, Netherton.

Open on the 1st & 3rd Mondays in the month. The Methodist Church Hall will be open between 2 and 4:30pm. Coffee Shop is essentially an open space for people of all ages to meet and chat in a relaxed atmosphere over a cup of coffee or tea, plus other informal activities. A rota is on the notice board for “openers” & “closers”. Please come and join in if you can!

18 June 2012 : 14:00 - 16:30.

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Middlestown Ladies Guild

Middlestown J&I School.

We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Middlestown School. We have a very varied choice of speakers. Buffet supper July and December and meal out in January. £2 per month includes raffle, tea, coffee and biscuits. Old and new members welcome. Tel. 271304

21 June 2012 : 00:00 - 00:00.

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Light Lunch

St. Andrew's, Netherton.



22 June 2012 : 12:00 - 14:00.

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Concert

St. Luke's Overton.

Church Hall
7.30pm

22 June 2012 : 19:30 - 21:30.

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Olympic torch near Sitlington

YSP & Wakefield.



25 June 2012 : 00:00 - 00:00.

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Ladies Circle

St. Luke's, Overton.

St.Luke's Ladies Circle meets on the second and last Tuesday of each month at 8:00pm in the Church Hall at St. Luke’s Church, Overton. The second Tuesday of each month is preceded by a Said Eucharist at 7pm

26 June 2012 : 20:00 - 21:30.

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Mobile Library

Middlestown.

Have you walked past Middlestown School recently and glanced down the school playground? If so, you will notice a gap where the library building used to be. As the building was deemed unsafe due to flood damage, it has has been demolished by W.M.C.
As a replacement service, a mobile library stops twice every 4 weeks. Firstly, at Ramsey Road, Middlestown- between 2.00 to 2.45pm and secondly, at Nell Gap Lane Overton-between 2.45 and 3.15pm. These visits are on a Wednesday and the next ones are 30 May / 27 June / 25 July / 22 Aug.

27 June 2012 : 14:00 - 15:15.

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The Thursday Friendly Club

St. Luke's, Overton.



28 June 2012 : 14:00 - 16:00.

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Methodist Bible Study

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28 June 2012 : 19:30 - 21:00.

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St. Luke's Family Service

St. Luke's, Overton.



01 July 2012 : 11:00 - 12:30.

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Coffee Stop

Trinity Methodist, Netherton.

Open on the 1st & 3rd Mondays in the month. The Methodist Church Hall will be open between 2 and 4:30pm. Coffee Shop is essentially an open space for people of all ages to meet and chat in a relaxed atmosphere over a cup of coffee or tea, plus other informal activities. A rota is on the notice board for “openers” & “closers”. Please come and join in if you can!

02 July 2012 : 14:00 - 16:30.

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Parish Council Meeting Middlestown

Middlestown Junior and Infant School.

Parish Council meetings are held monthly (except for August) at Middlestown and Netherton Junior and Infant Schools.

03 July 2012 : 19:15 - 21:15.

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Darby & Joan

Middlestown Working Men's Club.

Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at Middlestown Working Men's Club at 7.00pm. Norman (tel 272827 ) confirms that there are some fun evenings in store and welcomes new members.

05 July 2012 : 00:00 - 00:00.

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The Thursday Friendly Club

St. Luke's, Overton.



10 July 2012 : 12:00 - 12:00.

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Ladies Circle

St. Luke's, Overton.

St.Luke's Ladies Circle meets on the second and last Tuesday of each month at 8:00pm in the Church Hall at St. Luke’s Church, Overton. The second Tuesday of each month is preceded by a Said Eucharist at 7pm

10 July 2012 : 20:00 - 21:30.

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Methodist Bible Study

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11 July 2012 : 19:30 - 21:00.

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Netherton Gala

School field, Netherton and Sports and Social Club.



14 July 2012 : 00:00 - 00:00.

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St. Andrew's family service

St. Andrew's Netherton.



15 July 2012 : 11:00 - 12:30.

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Coffee Stop

Trinity Methodist, Netherton.

Open on the 1st & 3rd Mondays in the month. The Methodist Church Hall will be open between 2 and 4:30pm. Coffee Shop is essentially an open space for people of all ages to meet and chat in a relaxed atmosphere over a cup of coffee or tea, plus other informal activities. A rota is on the notice board for “openers” & “closers”. Please come and join in if you can!

16 July 2012 : 14:00 - 16:30.

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Middlestown Ladies Guild

Middlestown J&I School.

We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Middlestown School. We have a very varied choice of speakers. Buffet supper July and December and meal out in January. £2 per month includes raffle, tea, coffee and biscuits. Old and new members welcome. Tel. 271304

19 July 2012 : 00:00 - 00:00.

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Wakefied Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team meeting

Middlestown WMC.

Thursday 19th July 2012 at 19.00 hrs-
(Darby and Joan club).

19 July 2012 : 19:00 - 20:00.

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Ward 18 PACT Meeting

Middlestown WMC.

'Wakefield Division is the safest Division in West Yorkshire and continues to meet Burglary targets and exceed Crime Detection Rate targets. We are doing all that we can to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour to support communities.'

Please see below dates / times / locations of Ward 18 PACT meetings:
Thursday 15th March 2012 at 11.00 hrs-Methodist Church , Crigglestone - ( Church Group)
Wednesday 4th April 2012 at 14.45 hrs-West Bretton Village Hall.
Wednesday 11th April 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Netherton School Room (Behind Chapel)
Wednesday 6th June 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Hall Green Community Centre.
Thursday 19th July 2012 at 19.00 hrs-Middlestown WMC
Thursday 6th September 2012 at 11.00 hrs-Methodist Church, Crigglestone- (Church Group).
Wednesday 10th October 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Hall Green Community Centre.

19 July 2012 : 19:00 - 21:00.

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Darby & Joan

Middlestown Working Men's Club.

Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at Middlestown Working Men's Club at 7.00pm. Norman (tel 272827 ) confirms that there are some fun evenings in store and welcomes new members.

19 July 2012 : 19:00 - 21:00.

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Coxley Live meeting

52 Coxley Crescent, Netherton, 7:30pm

19 July 2012 : 19:30 - 21:30.

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Light Lunch

St. Andrew's Netherton.



20 July 2012 : 12:00 - 14:00.

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Film Club

Netherton Sports & Social Club.

A new community film club is being launched in Netherton by Trinity Methodist Church showing on the third Friday of each month at Netherton Sports and Social Club.
Doors open at 7.15pm: film starts at 7.30. And the best bit is – it’s free! Refreshments available for a small charge. No journey into Wakefield – just come and watch the film and afterwards have a natter about it. Future films (if within the terms of our licence and insurance) to be chosen by the group

20 July 2012 : 19:15 - 22:00.

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Yorkshire Rug Club

National Coal Mining Museum.



21 July 2012 : 12:00 - 16:00.

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Mobile Library

Middlestown.

Have you walked past Middlestown School recently and glanced down the school playground? If so, you will notice a gap where the library building used to be. As the building was deemed unsafe due to flood damage, it has has been demolished by W.M.C.
As a replacement service, a mobile library stops twice every 4 weeks. Firstly, at Ramsey Road, Middlestown- between 2.00 to 2.45pm and secondly, at Nell Gap Lane Overton-between 2.45 and 3.15pm. These visits are on a Wednesday and the next ones are 30 May / 27 June / 25 July / 22 Aug.

25 July 2012 : 14:00 - 15:15.

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The Thursday Friendly Club

St. Luke's, Overton.



26 July 2012 : 14:00 - 16:00.

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Methodist Bible Study

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26 July 2012 : 19:30 - 21:00.

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Ladies Circle

St. Luke's, Overton.

St.Luke's Ladies Circle meets on the second and last Tuesday of each month at 8:00pm in the Church Hall at St. Luke’s Church, Overton. The second Tuesday of each month is preceded by a Said Eucharist at 7pm

31 July 2012 : 20:00 - 21:30.

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Darby & Joan

Middlestown Working Men's Club.

Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at Middlestown Working Men's Club at 7.00pm. Norman (tel 272827 ) confirms that there are some fun evenings in store and welcomes new members.

02 August 2012 : 19:00 - 21:00.

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Fishing match

Horbury Canal.

Wakefield Angling club

05 August 2012 : 10:00 - 15:00.

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St. Luke's Family Service

St. Luke's, Overton.



05 August 2012 : 11:00 - 12:30.

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Methodist Bible Study

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08 August 2012 : 19:30 - 21:00.

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The Thursday Friendly Club

St. Luke's, Overton.



09 August 2012 : 14:00 - 16:00.

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Open day Middlestown

Audrey Murray's home, 116 Sandy Lane, Middlestown.

11th August - Open day at Audrey Murray's home, 116 Sandy Lane, Middlestown.

11 August 2012 : 00:00 - 00:00.

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Ladies Circle

St. Luke's, Overton.

St.Luke's Ladies Circle meets on the second and last Tuesday of each month at 8:00pm in the Church Hall at St. Luke’s Church, Overton. The second Tuesday of each month is preceded by a Said Eucharist at 7pm

14 August 2012 : 20:00 - 21:30.

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Middlestown Ladies Guild

Middlestown J&I School.

We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Middlestown School. We have a very varied choice of speakers. Buffet supper July and December and meal out in January. £2 per month includes raffle, tea, coffee and biscuits. Old and new members welcome. Tel. 271304

16 August 2012 : 00:00 - 00:00.

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Darby & Joan

Middlestown Working Men's Club.

Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at Middlestown Working Men's Club at 7.00pm. Norman (tel 272827 ) confirms that there are some fun evenings in store and welcomes new members.

16 August 2012 : 19:00 - 21:00.

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Film Club

Netherton Sports and Social Club.

A new community film club is being launched in Netherton by Trinity Methodist Church showing on the third Friday of each month at Netherton Sports and Social Club.
Doors open at 7.15pm: film starts at 7.30. And the best bit is – it’s free! Refreshments available for a small charge. No journey into Wakefield – just come and watch the film and afterwards have a natter about it. Future films (if within the terms of our licence and insurance) to be chosen by the group

17 August 2012 : 19:15 - 22:00.

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Yorkshire Rug Club

National Coal Mining Museum.



18 August 2012 : 12:00 - 16:00.

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St. Andrew's family service

St. Andrew's Netherton.



19 August 2012 : 11:00 - 12:30.

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Mobile Library

Middlestown.

Have you walked past Middlestown School recently and glanced down the school playground? If so, you will notice a gap where the library building used to be. As the building was deemed unsafe due to flood damage, it has has been demolished by W.M.C.
As a replacement service, a mobile library stops twice every 4 weeks. Firstly, at Ramsey Road, Middlestown- between 2.00 to 2.45pm and secondly, at Nell Gap Lane Overton-between 2.45 and 3.15pm. These visits are on a Wednesday and the next ones are 30 May / 27 June / 25 July / 22 Aug.

22 August 2012 : 14:00 - 15:15.

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The Thursday Friendly Club

St. Luke's, Overton.



23 August 2012 : 14:00 - 16:00.

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Methodist Bible Study

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23 August 2012 : 19:30 - 21:00.

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Ladies Circle

St. Luke's, Overton.

St.Luke's Ladies Circle meets on the second and last Tuesday of each month at 8:00pm in the Church Hall at St. Luke’s Church, Overton. The second Tuesday of each month is preceded by a Said Eucharist at 7pm

28 August 2012 : 20:00 - 21:30.

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Fishing match

Horbury Canal.

Wakefield Angling Club

02 September 2012 : 10:00 - 15:00.

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Parish Council Meeting Netherton

Netherton Junior and Infant School.

Parish Council meetings are held monthly (except for August) at Middlestown and Netherton Junior and Infant Schools.

04 September 2012 : 19:15 - 21:15.

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Wakefied Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team meeting

Methodist Church, Crigglestone.

Thursday 6th September 2012 at 11.00 hrs-
(Church Group).

06 September 2012 : 11:00 - 12:00.

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Ward 18 PACT Meeting

Methodist Church, Crigglestone.

'Wakefield Division is the safest Division in West Yorkshire and continues to meet Burglary targets and exceed Crime Detection Rate targets. We are doing all that we can to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour to support communities.'

Please see below dates / times / locations of Ward 18 PACT meetings:
Thursday 15th March 2012 at 11.00 hrs-Methodist Church , Crigglestone - ( Church Group)
Wednesday 4th April 2012 at 14.45 hrs-West Bretton Village Hall.
Wednesday 11th April 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Netherton School Room (Behind Chapel)
Wednesday 6th June 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Hall Green Community Centre.
Thursday 19th July 2012 at 19.00 hrs-Middlestown WMC
Thursday 6th September 2012 at 11.00 hrs-Methodist Church, Crigglestone- (Church Group).
Wednesday 10th October 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Hall Green Community Centre.

06 September 2012 : 11:00 - 13:00.

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Parish Council Meeting Middlestown

Middlestown Junior and Infant School.

Parish Council meetings are held monthly (except for August) at Middlestown and Netherton Junior and Infant Schools.

02 October 2012 : 19:15 - 21:15.

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Wakefied Rural Neighbourhood Policing meeting

Hall Green Community Centre..

Wednesday 10th October 2012 at 14.00 hrs-

10 October 2012 : 14:00 - 15:00.

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Ward 18 PACT Meeting

Hall Green Community Centre.

'Wakefield Division is the safest Division in West Yorkshire and continues to meet Burglary targets and exceed Crime Detection Rate targets. We are doing all that we can to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour to support communities.'

Please see below dates / times / locations of Ward 18 PACT meetings:
Thursday 15th March 2012 at 11.00 hrs-Methodist Church , Crigglestone - ( Church Group)
Wednesday 4th April 2012 at 14.45 hrs-West Bretton Village Hall.
Wednesday 11th April 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Netherton School Room (Behind Chapel)
Wednesday 6th June 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Hall Green Community Centre.
Thursday 19th July 2012 at 19.00 hrs-Middlestown WMC
Thursday 6th September 2012 at 11.00 hrs-Methodist Church, Crigglestone- (Church Group).
Wednesday 10th October 2012 at 14.00 hrs-Hall Green Community Centre.

10 October 2012 : 14:00 - 16:00.

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Parish Council Meeting Netherton

Netherton Junior and Infant School.

Parish Council meetings are held monthly (except for August) at Middlestown and Netherton Junior and Infant Schools.

06 November 2012 : 19:15 - 21:15.

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Parish Council Meeting Middlestown

Middlestown Junior and Infant School.

Parish Council meetings are held monthly (except for August) at Middlestown and Netherton Junior and Infant Schools.

04 December 2012 : 19:15 - 21:15.

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