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Road closed --- Tarn road ( Keighley bumps.) This is the road that goes to Redcar tarn which is at the junction of Tarn road and Blackhill lane. Tarn road will be closed on Mon 6/2/12 for three days.
Source; a road sign on Tarn road.

 Posted by Banks | 30/01/2012 23:51:57 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

My 89 year old father, Ruric Ronald Watson, believes his grandfather Robert Watson was born in Cowling. We see from your archive of photos that there were a lot of Watson's in Cowling and are wondering if anyone has done a family tree of Cowling Watsons? Thanks.

 Posted by Paula Watson | 22/01/2012 17:19:01 | Post / View Replies | 19 replies to this message

ALLOTMENTS IN COWLING: A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD AT ST. ANDREWS M.C. top of Walton St. on MONDAY 16th January at 7.00 p.m. Anyone with an interest in the provision of allotments in Cowling ...THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY ... PLEASE ATTEND! (On behalf of Cowling Parish Council)

 Posted by Joan | 06/01/2012 12:18:28 | Post / View Replies | 6 replies to this message

VILLAGE HALL PROGRESS UPDATE

The old village hall has now been sold and the money from the sale will be added to the money kindly donated by the Parish Council, and the current external funding bids. Once the competitive quotations have been received the Village Hall Management Committee will be able to advise what additional funding will be required for the completion. After many years Cowling is now just a few steps away from an exciting new Village Hall. With a little fund-raising help from everyone in the village the building could be completed very soon.

The architect and quantity surveyor are now finalising the contract documents ready to invite builders to quote for the completion works. These works include a commercial specification kitchen, to provide for all manner of functions; efficient underfloor heating throughout and high levels of insulation, ensuring the Hall will be a warm and welcoming facility that will meet the Government's low-carbon targets.
In addition to the main hall, which will accommodate activities ranging from badminton and shows, to birthday parties, there will be a range of multi-function meeting rooms and a playgroup with an external soft-play area.

Any person expressing an interest in tendering for this work, please fill in a questionnaire available after 23rd January 2012 from the website www.cowlingvillagehall.co.uk and return the completed questionnaire before Friday 10th February 2012 to suggestions@cowlingvillagehall.co.uk or by post to: Planet Architecture Ltd, Mill Cottage, Ickornshaw, Cowling, Keighley BD22 0DB

 Posted by Judith Silberberg | 20/01/2012 03:10:58 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Went for walk yesterday (Sunday 20th Nov), starting at path near Church along to "new" bridge, but found our way blocked by bulls on narrow path near last gate!! So had to turn back! We've encountered bulls in the field at side of path before and bravely walked through, but not on narrow path other side of gate. Is this is a regular thing, or have the bulls escaped? Not really sure about the right of way on this footpath - any advice please?

 Posted by Alison | 21/11/2011 21:02:47 | Post / View Replies | 5 replies to this message

SUPERMOBILE LIBRARY - OUTSIDE ST. ANDREWS M.C. from 3.30 to 5.30 p.m. .... on
Thursday 12th Jan., 26th Jan., 9th Feb., 23rd Feb., 8th March, 22nd March.
Further information later on... or from library. Thanks.

 Posted by Joan | 03/01/2012 19:25:07 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

"OLIVER WILKINSON LIVE"....well you have got to look after your own?
Grandson Oliver (15) 's website connected to his own Drystone Radio Show 6 - 7 p.m. Fridays is up and running - and don't forget to enter the "name the new calf" competition ... he thinks there is no prize, but oh yes there is! Thanks. (haha)

 Posted by Gran | 20/01/2012 22:00:05 | Post / View Replies | 4 replies to this message

Why are some postings on the main message board of an earlier date than those lower down the page? E.G., this,-- (3rd from top on 21st Jan 2012,) "Posted by Judith Silberberg 22/12/2011 07:45:09 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message,"-- is higher on the page than this, (6th from the top on 21st Jan 2012,) " Posted by Joan | 10/01/2012 15:30:43 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message."

 Posted by Banks | 21/01/2012 00:30:21 | Post / View Replies | 3 replies to this message

First 2012 Village Hall fundraising events:
NEW YEAR CONCERT Friday 13th January 7.30pm at St. Andrews Methodist Church
Thom Hardaker (Accordion); Julia Kornig (Viola); Adam Hall (ballad singer & raconteur).
Tickets £6 per adult; £2 child from 01535 637699, email events@cowlingvillagehall.co.uk or on the door.
Two of our performers have local contacts. Thom Hardaker is a young musician of amazing talent that has taken him on to the international stage representing the UK. He is currently in his fifth year of studies at St.Petersburg conservatoire, Russia, and he has kindly offered to perform for us during his brief holiday back at his home in Sutton. He will be partnered by fellow and equally talented student – Julia Kornig, playing the viola.
Some villagers will remember Andy Hall during his early years in Cowling. He is now resident in Earby, where he has earned the reputation of “bard of Earby”. He writes, sets to music and
introduces his own ballads, usually about local incidents or features. He is well used to entertaining audiences over a wide area.

PAMPER EVENING Friday 17th February 7.00pm. Venue to be confirmed at a leter date on this post. If anyone would like to have a stall at the evening ring Judith 01535 637435 or email events@cowlingvillagehall.co.uk

 Posted by Judith Silberberg | 22/12/2011 07:45:09 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Bit quiet is this message board. Anyone got a DVD player they don't want? Anyone want a big Ginger cat? Anyone know the best way to convert photo slides to digital, D.I.Y..I have seen various bits of kit for sale on the internet. Just want some advice. Ta.

 Posted by Banks | 08/01/2012 19:05:32 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

P&J NAREY OF SILSDEN JUST A LINK TO LET YOU A`LL KNOW WE WILL BE FOLLOWING UP SCRAP METAL COLLECTIONS IN COWLING AREA 7DAYS AWEEK WE ARE TRYING TO HELP YOU KEEP THE UNLICENSED SCRAP METAL COLLECTORS`AWAY`` YOU CAN ALSO FIND US AT WWW.MILLCROFTNHW.CO.UK PETE 07796356607 OR JULIE 07794973350 WE ALSO NOW COLLECT CLEAN DRY RAGS ON A DAILY BASIS

 Posted by pete | 03/12/2011 18:22:02 | Post / View Replies | 3 replies to this message

Would be pleased to receive a few short notes of your own memories of the Queen's accession to the throne when her father died 6th Feb. 1952, or her Coronation 3rd June 1953, and I will attempt to put them together for the June newsletter.
Joan@Cowlingweb.co.uk thanks!

 Posted by Joan | 10/01/2012 15:30:43 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

History Queries: Stunstead Laithe. On old maps Stunstead Laithe - has there ever been a farm here pls., can't find on censuses - used to be a quarry, and later on a village tip, not now. Also is Lumb Mill in Cowling or Glusburn - Cross Yates is in Cowling, Lumb Mill used to be in Cowling at one time? Is New Hall in Sutton or Cowling? Birks Bridge in Cowling or ? Thanks.

 Posted by Joan | 02/08/2010 16:14:50 | Post / View Replies | 7 replies to this message

Wanted urgently kitten or young cat, preferably male. Must be house trained (litter tray), happy to live with two golden retrievers, one other female cat, teenagers, visiting babies & toddlers, and like being indoors. We tragically lost our young cat this week, and are looking to fill the cat shaped hole she left!! Please ring/text 07732 624684

 Posted by Lesley Cleaver | 07/01/2012 10:33:15 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

my son has lost his mobile phone between collinge road and fold lane.if anybody finds it please return it to 60 collinge road or ring 07790 516507.

 Posted by emma suri | 06/01/2012 22:52:01 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Solar panels for Cowling residents:
Currently there are very good incentives to have solar panels on your roof, we have put them on 103 Keighley Road, 105 and 3 Lane ends and we'll be putting them on High Adventure soon. It's a long term payout but well worth it. We can get you a very good deal if anyone is interested and if you have a south facing roof there are also free installs available. For those of you not in the know here's how it works: For every unit of electricity you generate you get paid a 'feed-in-tariff' currently it is 43.3p and is due to be reviewed in March and will go down, if you install before March you get the higher tariff. You also get all the electricity it generates and a further 3.1p for 50% of the units in 'export tariff'. The one we have on 3 lane ends is a 4kw system so will generate £1400 income per year. The feed in tariff is guaranteed and index linked (goes up with inflation) so over 25 years (the term of the contract) this system will generate £60,000 of income. The system cost £12,000. If you would like to find our more then have a look at www.solarenergyeducation.co.uk or call 01535 637000 or pop into High Adventure.
Chris

 Posted by Chris Jepson | 16/09/2011 09:15:57 | Post / View Replies | 10 replies to this message

Can anyone please tell me when the next Library visit is. We have been away & have lost track of the weeks.
Thanks

 Posted by Sarah | 30/12/2011 17:38:30 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

In last week's Craven Herald - we have to watch out for lorries full of building waste etc. tipping somewhere in Cowling (would that be behind the pinnacle again?) Also that we can contact Skipton police tel. 101 for anything that it NOT an emergency.

 Posted by Joan | 28/12/2011 21:38:12 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Thankyou so much for the new photo of Ickornshaw and surrounding area. How nice to see the mill chimneys etc as I remember the village of yesteryear. (I bet Joan had a hand in this)?
ES

 Posted by Edna Smith | 28/12/2011 09:57:52 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

OLD VILLAGE HALL FINAL CLEARANCE
Donations welcome for any of the following items. Please ring Richard Price 01535 637699 for a viewing or to arrange collection. All items must go by first week of January 2012. Pictures of some items on www.cowlingvillagehall.co.uk :
Smaller Electric tea urn
Small electric fan heaters (2)
Wooden table – 91cm x 70cm x 77cm
Wooden curtain poles (11)
Red/Gold brocade curtains (11 pairs long drop)
Large electric rotating fan
Extension lead
White Electric kettle
Fire extinguishers (3)
Fire blanket
Manual fire bell
Notice boards (3)
Closed Notice board – 90cm x 60cm
MDF sheets various sizes (5)
Dartboard
Wooden chairs (21 of old school type)
Wooden table – 71cm x 35cm x 56cm
Artificial Christmas tree – 135cm tall
Boxes of books (3)
Box of CDs and cassettes
Large planters (2)
Large aluminium teapots (3)
Box of glasses
Box with plastic wine glasses
Wooden Round Backed chair
Snooker cues (7) – varying sizes, some without tips
Large metal cabinet
Long handled brushes
Mop & bucket
Wooden electric wall clock
Free standing portable TV stand on castors
Music stand base
White electric wall clock
White small filing cabinet – 3 drawer (£15 ono) 52cm x 42cm x57cm
Wooden cabinet containing 4 drawers (£15 ono) 108cm x 66cm x 48cm
Music Stand
Plastic water carrier
Microphone stands (3)
Heavy metal cupboard (£50 ono)

 Posted by Judith Silberberg | 22/12/2011 07:33:35 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Village Hall Fundraising events :
In October we held a JUNGLE RACE NIGHT. This was a new venture for most villagers, but proved a thoroughly enjoyable 'family' evening with much excitement. A very helpful £202.24 was raised to help the new hall funds. A huge thank you to all those that helped before and on the day, all those attending and the local businesses that sponsored races, bought racers and advertised for us.

Our next event is a Family Quiz night on Friday 25th November at 7pm kindly hosted at St Andrews Methodist Church, Walton Street. Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles. £3 per adult on a team - can pay on the door. As long as a team contains at least one adult, there is no rule on team size, so bring your mates, neighbours, Aunt Maude or come along and join in on your own. Have fun, win prizes and pit your wits against some of the area's finest minds!

We've also got together a team of over ten to enter the Skipton Santa Fun Run on Sunday 27th November and are looking for sponsorship. The team have already paid £80 of their own money to the nominated Rotary Club charities, and are raising sponsorship that will be split equally between Cowling Village Hall, Manorlands Hospice and the Teenage Cancer Trust. If anyone would like to sponsor us, then contact Judith 01535 637435 or Email events@cowlingvillagehall.co.uk.

 Posted by Judith Silberberg | 11/11/2011 10:11:53 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Merry Christmas to all! Matalan Sale begins at 7 a.m. Boxing Day, and at Farmfoods you can get 2 pkts. Kipling's mince pies for £1!

 Posted by Joan | 21/12/2011 22:35:32 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Merry Christmas to old friends in Cowling. Good to see Cowlingweb still going, it's great to read from afar. Best Wishes Sue Murphy (Dent)

 Posted by Sue Murphy | 15/12/2011 11:06:34 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

ST. ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH CAROL SERVICE Suday 18th December at 6.00 p.m. followed by refreshments. Led by Revd. N. Ogley. CHRISTMAS MORNING FAMILY SERVICE at 10 a.m.- collection for N.C.H. Action for Children.
PRE SCHOOL NATIVITY at St. Andrews Friday 16th Dec. at 2.00 p.m. Refreshments.
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CHRISTINGLE SERVICE 24TH December at 4 p.m.
MIDNIGHT COMMUNION AT HOLY TRINITY 24TH DECEMBER AT 11.30 PM.
CAROL SINGING AROUND THE VILLAGE ..pls. meet at St. Andrews Thursday 22nd Dec. at 6.30 p.m. Collection for N.C.H. Action for Children
CHRISTMAS QUIZ AT THE BAY HORSE ON Tuesday 20th December around 9 p.m.

 Posted by Joan | 13/12/2011 17:41:16 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

DISTRIBUTION OF BEN SNOWDEN'S CHRISTMAS GIFTS for Cowling residents age 70 and over will take place at St. Andrews on Thursday 15th December from 10.30 a.m. to noon. Christmas refreshments and old photos etc. for added interest.
On behalf of Cowling Parish Coucil.

 Posted by Joan | 05/12/2011 11:57:16 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

COWLING HILL BAPTIST CHAPEL CAROL SERVICE - Sunday 11th December at 2.30 p.m. led by Revd. Tony Taylor - festive refreshments after service. Apologies for wrong date given in village newsletter. (for Margaret)

 Posted by Joan | 05/12/2011 11:52:10 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Concerning reader's letter in Craven Herald 24th Nov. re: Cross Hills surgery 0844 tel. no.- so as suggested in letter, contacted the Patient Relations Officer who has replied as follows:
The 0844 no. was introduced following complaints from patients that the local line no. was constantly engaged
The contract for the 0844 ends in June 2014 and the practice have looked into terminating this early but the cost was too great
The practice will call back anybody who requests this
The practice will be installing a local line no. to enable patients to have the choice of using the 0844 or the local no. (Pls. contact surgery any further queries.) Thanks.

 Posted by Joan | 02/12/2011 12:50:12 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Hello Fellow Cowinheeders,
As you may already be aware, since stepping down in November 2007 from my role as Managing Director & Chief Engineer of H.A.McEWEN [ BOILER REPAIRS] LTD,the firm I established in 1968-[ my son, Alasdair now fully owns and together with Maria operates the company.]-in January 2008 together with my wife Christine we set up our writing and publishing business: SLEDGEHAMMER ENGINEERING PRESS LTD.
Since August 2008, we have researched, written, designed and published three book titles:

FRED DIBNAH’S CHIMNEY DROPS, HISTORIC STEAM BOILER EXPLOSIONS and—

JAGGERMEN’S BRIDGES ON PACKHORSE TRAILS. Please visit: www.sledgehammerengineeringpress.co.uk

I also regularly write articles regarding British Industrial History for several magazines: Old Glory, Vintage Spirit etc.
Several months ago, Joe & Joyce Sawley, late of the Hawthorns, Ickornshaw, whom I have been friends with for thirty years started emailing snippets of Joe’s [ rather bedraggled] boyhood at Pond Hill Farm, off Treacle Lane. I became so interested that I commenced researching and writing up “ YOUNG JOE’S “ biographical details which to date has increased to over 5,000 words.
Recently, Joe & Joyce asked me to write a book about Joe’s boyhood at Pond Hill. It is our intention to publish a hard-back quality book about Joe in spring 2012.
I am therefore seeking material, stories, historical information, and hopefully old images featuring :
1] Pond Hill Farm, Treacle Lane and Lumb Gill; Lumb Gill waterfall etc.
2] Pond Hill’s neighbouring farms together with details of the folk who lived hereabouts during 1940 to 1975.
3] Ickornshaw Mill.


I would be grateful if you would “spread the word “.

Kind Regards.
Alan McEwen.
SLEDGEHAMMER ENGINEERING PRESS LTD,
WORLD FROM ROUGH STONES HOUSE,
FARLING TOP, COWLING,
NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD22 ONW.
01535 637153.

 Posted by ALAN McEWEN | 02/12/2011 11:40:45 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

How many working farms operate in Cowling these days? When I was a lad there would have been around 30 - what is the land being used for today?

 Posted by Paul Edwards | 29/11/2011 22:04:34 | Post / View Replies | 4 replies to this message

Just back from nice hols. in Spain - Cowlingweb looks even better from afar and can be a life line when you are feeling "cut off" from familiarity. Quite by chance bumped into Mick and Maureen Stanley (nee Brown who used to be landlady at the Bull) in a market. Had a magical afternoon with them in their lovely Andalucian hillside village - yes in blazing sunshine - thought nice and cool in the house - we had a tour of village and went to local for tapas meal and I was allowed to stir the giant paella at a Gala event
there. Everything for local needs in the village except dentist and opticians. One local policeman for whole village - but no crimes in 3 years at least - family orientated and any crime would be a stigma on the family concerned! Was reminded that Cowling used to be similar at one time! Happy memories, thanks.

 Posted by Joan | 30/11/2011 20:10:37 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

WARNING: Craven residents are being advised to ignore phone calls claiming to offer a refund on Council tax payments, which MAY be a scam - please hang up immediately.
More information, pls. contact Stacey Mitchell tel. 01756 706291 at Craven D. Council

 Posted by Joan | 30/11/2011 19:54:10 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Does anyone know of a garage/lock-up available to rent in Cowling? Many Thanks

 Posted by Louise | 30/11/2011 13:41:51 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

OLD VILLAGE HALL - SOLD.
There is much speculation about the old village hall - would the Village Hall Management Committee please give residents an update on what was their hall? The Village Hall site does not appear to have been updated since July. Thanks.

 Posted by Joan | 28/10/2011 19:33:43 | Post / View Replies | 8 replies to this message

Thanks for new banner - don´t know how on earth Ickornshaw Mill chimney stood all that time leaning like it did?

 Posted by J & R | 22/11/2011 20:11:46 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Broadband speed

Just found this announcement from BT:

"DC11-253 October 25, 2011

Faster broadband for 6100 Crosshills homes and businesses

More than 6100 homes and businesses in Crosshills now have access to faster broadband, BT announced today.

Crosshills is the latest community in North Yorkshire to benefit from the roll- out of BT’s pioneering next generation broadband service delivered over copper lines.

The BT investment makes available broadband speeds of up to 20 megabits per second (Mbps) – more than double the maximum speeds previously available to
the majority of UK homes and businesses.

The new service is available on an open, wholesale basis to all companies providing broadband."

Has anyone noticed a significant improvement in their speed recently?

 Posted by David Gregory | 22/11/2011 12:36:41 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

here i have for sale a orla electric organ in excelent condition not a mark on it. it has a double keyboard built in syncronyizer .floppy disc so you can record your own music,can be seen working ideal xmas prezzie cost just over 2000 pounds when new best offer around £150 contact julie on 077949 73350 free delivery within 25 miles of crosshills

 Posted by pete | 17/11/2011 19:38:23 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

NOTIFICATION ONLY: Proposed holiday accommodation at Bannister Wood, Cowling - Planning Committee Meeting on Monday 14th Nov. at 1.30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1 Belle Vue Square, Broughton Rd., Skipton.

 Posted by Joan | 12/11/2011 18:59:27 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Friends of Cowling School and Pre School are disappointed to announce that the planned Christmas Fair on 26th November will not be going ahead. However, we would like to invite everyone to join us for a Christmas Tea on Thursday 15th December from 1.30-3.30pm at Cowling School at which mince pies and refreshments will be served. The draw for our Christmas Raffle will take place and we are hoping to welcome a very special visitor for the children.

 Posted by Friends of Cowling School and Pre School | 13/11/2011 11:06:45 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE - Cowling's Annual Remembrance Service will be held at Holy Trinity Church at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday 13th November - led by Revd. Michael Cowgill, when the list of our Cowling men (61 in WW1 and 10 in WW2) will be read out at the Act of Remembrance at the memorial outside at 11 a.m. Members of Cowling Parish Council will be in attendance, and afterwards another wreath will be laid at the main street recreation ground memorial. **** LEST WE FORGET ****

 Posted by Joan | 07/11/2011 16:06:59 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

As Cowling Newsletter have twice declined to publish our notices I would like to invite anyone interested in Allotment provision in Cowling to visit us at

cowlingallotmentgroup.blogspot.com

 Posted by Emma | 04/11/2011 20:46:28 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message