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DUCK RACE & BBQ - 18th May - 12noon 'til about 3pm
just off Winkholme bridge, Cowling

It's that time of year again when we all get to play in the beck with rubber ducks.

We'll have a bbq, refreshments ice creams and side stalls.

As usual the race will take a sprint format, setting off 100 ducks in heats of 100 with the first 20 ducks in each heat going through to the grand final with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Temporary ownership of a numbered duck is still only ONE POUND and admission is free.

Tickets for the ducks are available now and you can get one from any hall committee member or from a number of the user group reps in the hall. Alternatively you can email events@cowlingvillagehall.co.uk

It's a great fun family event but parents are reminded that your kids remain your responsibility throughout the event.

All proceeds go to Cowling Village Hall, registered charity no. 523560

 Posted by Dave R | 24/04/2013 14:36:05 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

Has any one lost a rabbit? Contact 07947116282

 Posted by Tracey | 20/05/2013 15:38:33 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

REMINDER: Pls. remember to fill in the "housing type" forms on the back of the May newsletter - spare copies available at corner shop and Drystone Cafe -pls. cut off back page, return to address on form, or post in newsletter box in corner shop. Residents' views could be important if any future plans are made for Cowling - this survey is purely for the purpose of giving residents their say NOW!

 Posted by Joan | 15/05/2013 16:20:33 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

may i just say the old shelter up by the school is looking a lot better for a coat of paint lets all keep it looking this way

 Posted by kate scarlett | 13/05/2013 13:35:08 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

BUS STOPS: As from 1st May the Nan Scar Top (to Colne) bus stop will be discontinued as it is in a very dangerous position and is now rarely used- but the shelter stop across the road (to Keighley) will remain -
The Park Lane bottom and the Black Bull (Dovetail) and Winkholme Top stops will all remain, along with the rest. A few minor alterations to one or two signs etc. will also be made.
Further details pls. contact Mary Welch, Regional Transport Manager.

 Posted by JMT | 29/04/2013 11:48:05 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

Lately, there has been dog owners seems to have no respect about other people.
We had dog muck in our ginnell twice and now outside my neighbur door.
I have cleaned our ginnell a couple of times with the help of couple of kids, i paid them ofcourse , but it keeps them out of the streets, but no one seems to have any respect to keep it that way. I like to send this message to anyone who is doing this, that if i ever catch them , i will have no respect, but to press charges to the full against them, friends or no friends, and i hope they are reading this.

Kind regards

Charlie

 Posted by Charlie | 14/05/2013 10:18:42 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Hello,
For all Gala information. Visit our new Cowling Gala website.

Jo.

 Posted by Jo | 26/04/2013 11:43:58 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Bird Killers.
Whoever filled in the hole on the top of the extractor unit has buried baby starlings, that were nesting there.

 Posted by alan | 09/05/2013 11:18:49 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Congratulations to Cowling's own Drystone Radio team who this bank holiday weekend are doing "outside broadcasts" from the Waterways Canal Festival in Skipton. Last week they did a trial run from "Megan's kitchen" in Glusburn, and now regularly broadcast the Sunday service from the Parish Church, Skipton.

 Posted by Joan | 04/05/2013 17:02:05 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

To all Cowling Residents - if you do not receive a village newsletter through your letterbox, spare copies may be obtained at the corner shop or at the Drystone Cafe.
The May issue includes a housing type survey to fill in, and much more information.
Thanks to all our newsletter team for the work they put in.

 Posted by Joan | 04/05/2013 16:56:19 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Wedding Fair planned at the newly refurbished Victoria Hall, Keighley on Saturday 8 September 2013. Any local businesses interested in a stand only 3 remaining in the main room for £50 however space is available in the lounge at only £30!! Please call 01535 681763 and speak to Louise for further details. Thank you.

 Posted by Louise Newton | 04/05/2013 11:06:59 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Cowling Village Hall - Notification of Annual General Meeting
Monday 20th May - 7:30 pm

All residents of Cowling Parish are invited to attend Cowling Village Hall Charity’s Annual General Meeting.

Those residents aged 18 or over are entitled to vote in all matters relating to the charity at this meeting including election of trustees and officers.

Agenda to include receipt of financial and trustee reports for the year.

Formal notice of this meeting can be found on the door of the new hall and includes a small number of proposed changes to wording to the charitiy's governing scheme to reflect it's current position more accurately.

Cowling Viillage Hall is a Registered Charity No. 523560

 Posted by Dave R | 04/05/2013 07:28:05 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Looking for a 3-bed house to rent in or around the village (away from the main road) where pets are allowed. Please get in touch on 07732 624684 if you know or something suitable

 Posted by Lesley & Richard Cleaver | 04/04/2013 17:06:06 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Saturday 1st June - Craft Fair and Cafe
Skipton Town Hall, from 9:30 'til 4:30pm

Once again our village hall will be hosting a craft fair, running a cafe, tombola and cake stall to help raise funds for the charity.

Any offers of cakes, tombola prizes or other support would be most welcome. Failing that, why not just come and have a coffee with us, hope to see you there.

Please contact events@cowlingvillagehall.co.uk for more details.

 Posted by Dave R | 24/04/2013 14:23:22 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

COWLING GALA PHOTO 1967/8 (NOT 1960 as caption says). This is a long shot ... but if you put in a search for Cowling Gala on old photos gallery you should get the first photo which is a very interesting Gala crowd, and on a closer look the Gala Queen's tableau says 1967/8, also there are other clues about the year.... I am now told the man at the front next to Maurice Cleaver was a Mr. Parker of West View who was caretaker of the rec. ground at that time - he is holding a cine camera - can anyone trace him or his relatives please?

 Posted by Joan | 22/04/2013 21:56:00 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

hello does anybody know the contact info for the village window cleaner please? :)

 Posted by zoe dugdale | 20/04/2013 09:11:54 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

I was going to put up details of how to improve traffic conditions in the village. But it seems you can't post even governmental website addresses here.

So I won't bother trying.

 Posted by Greywolf | 20/04/2013 20:38:09 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

“TABLE TOP SALE - Sunday 21st April
Cowling Village Hall - 10am 'til 1pm

Having a clear out, fancy a browse or just a coffee?
Come along and join us this Sunday at the hall.
Tables available for just £5, contact Judith on 637435 or mail: bookings@cowlingvillagehall.co.uk”

 Posted by Dave R | 18/04/2013 16:48:40 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Why have the village morons trashed the seat that was dedicated to Rufus and Majorie Benson at the top of the recreation ground, could one of them tell me?

 Posted by Richard | 16/04/2013 12:30:17 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

How long do we have to put up with the ANTI SOCIAL behavior of the local youths. Since the building of the village hall it has become a mecca for local kids to run a muck. Over the past year residents have been forced to call the police on many occasions to complain of anti social behavior with no action being taken. Today we have woken to find our fence damaged, 2litr bottle of coke and something (vodka?), empty cans thrown in the garden. Milk bottles from the playschool waiting for collection (outside the village hall) have been smashed in the street, and the list just goes on. As a minimum close circuit cameras need to be installed to prevent this escallating before any more serious damage is caused

 Posted by Alan | 12/01/2013 14:40:40 | Post / View Replies | 21 replies to this message

We are looking for a cleaner/ house keeper for a few hours per week. If you are interested please email me. References would be useful. Anna

 Posted by Anna sheryn | 10/04/2013 20:16:25 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

NEWS FROM THE NORTH: Another lucky escape! Around 5.30 p.m. a 4x4 vehicle went through railings at Winkholme Top and rolled over down steep slope towards beck...lo and behold two ladies escaped from vehicle which had landed on its wheels, and seemed ok. No other vehicle or people involved thank goodness! Hope the ladies are still ok, they were very lucky, and thank goodness for seatbelts!

 Posted by JMT | 02/04/2013 22:41:59 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

Hi, Here we are again about to start another cricket season, we are running 2 junior teams this year an under 17yrs and an under 11yrs, if there is anyone interesting in finding out more or your child wishes to play for us then please contact either myself or Gary Coates through here and we will give you more details, we are also down the ground this Sunday morning the 7th April, please can existing players come and register and if there are players intersted in joining we will be avalible to speak too, many thanks

 Posted by tracey | 04/04/2013 16:24:28 | Post / View Replies | 3 replies to this message

NEW2UinCowling
Don't miss the Winter Clearance sale at St Andrews, Walton Street on Saturday 13th April 10 - 12 noon and Thursday 18th April 2 - 4 pm. Everything will be half price. Come and pick yourself a bargain! Remember we can take stained, torn and shabby items. It would be helpful if they were in a bag clearly marked for recycling. Donations of good quality clothing, bric-a-brac and toys are always welcome as stocks are changing regularly. We serve teas/coffees and usually have home baking to sell. We have had two very successful months with thanks to all who have donated and helped in any way.
Edna

 Posted by Edna Smith | 11/04/2013 13:08:02 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING to which all Cowling's local government electors are invited will be held on Monday 8th April at 6.30 p.m. at St.Andrews, followed by the usual parish council meeting at 7 p.m. A "Drop In" session will be held earlier in the day from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at no. 111 Drystone Cafe- also to receive residents' queries.

 Posted by Joan | 04/04/2013 23:03:10 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

KEIGHLEY SCHOOLS HERITAGE OPEN DAY - at Keighley Library on Saturday 20th April from 10 a.m. Come and see displays of school memorabilia (including Cowling's), or bring in your own for scanning and preserving. All welcome. Free Admission.

 Posted by JMT | 04/04/2013 22:58:43 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

KEIGHLEY SCHOOLS HERITAGE OPEN DAY - at Keighley Library on Saturday 20th April from 10 a.m. Come and see displays of school memorabilia (including Cowling's) or bring in your own for scanning and preserving. All welcome. Free Admission.

 Posted by JMT | 04/04/2013 22:55:30 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

COWLING COMPANIONS - Next film show by "Spellbound" will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday 27th March at the village hall. Admission £2.50 including refreshments.

 Posted by Cowling Companions | 18/03/2013 12:03:43 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Does anyone know what's planned for the field at the top of Acre Road? Digger been there all week turning soil over and trucks taking soil away!

 Posted by Jean | 21/02/2013 18:26:56 | Post / View Replies | 3 replies to this message

found a pic of Christine lister trying to contact we were school mates years and years ago lol

 Posted by janet complin | 28/02/2013 02:57:51 | Post / View Replies | 4 replies to this message

LOST:-
Henry......Ginger and white cat, 8 months old. Blind in left eye.
Last seen, 8pm 19th March, Collinge Road.
If anyone finds him please contact Wendy 07789972780
Thanx

 Posted by Wendy Hobson | 21/03/2013 09:39:20 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

TABLE TOP SALE - Saturday 23rd March
Cowling Village Hall - 10am 'til 1pm

Having a clear out, fancy a browse or just a coffee?
Come along and join us this Saturday at the hall.
Tables available for just £5, contact Judith on 637435 or mail: bookings@cowlingvillagehall.co.uk

 Posted by Dave R | 21/03/2013 05:46:37 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Table Top sale at Village Hall cancelled due to weather on Saturday 23rd March.

Re-arranged for Sunday 21st April 2013 10am-1pm
Anyone interested in having a table contact bookings@cowlingvillagehall.co.uk or ring 01535 637435.
Will be £5 per table which can be provided apprx 5ft x 3ft

 Posted by Judith | 22/03/2013 21:42:31 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

LOST PROPERTY: There is a list of lost property found around the village on the Cowlingway Noticeboard at the main st. rec. ground entrance.
There are still copies of the Cowlingway (2006) circular walk available, at no.111 the Drystone Cafe or pls. ring 634944 for details.

 Posted by JMT | 20/03/2013 11:44:26 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Pls. refer to page 13 March Newsletter - unsigned notice about "Post Office Recovery".
Any more information on this please as people are asking? Asked the regular postman, and as yet he has heard nothing about it.

 Posted by Joan | 18/03/2013 11:54:02 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

LANGDALE 233 Kly. Rd. application for 17 bed sits - APPEAL REFUSED!

 Posted by Joan | 15/02/2013 13:19:33 | Post / View Replies | 12 replies to this message

Snowden Memorial needs pointing. There are grants available from " Sharing heritage" ( Micheal Wood talked about it on BBC radio 4. It is part of our heritage. Could the Parish Council apply for this Joan?
QUOTE :
Sharing Heritage is a new funding programme to help people across the UK explore, conserve and share all aspects of the history and character of their local area.

With a commitment from HLF of £3m each year, grants between £3,000 and £10,000 will now be available to groups who want to discover their local heritage.

Projects are expected to cover, --- conserving sites or items of local significance, ---END QUOTE
So that sounds like the Snowden Memorial is elligible

 Posted by Banks | 18/03/2013 22:35:35 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

COWLING's ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will be held on Monday 8th April at St. Andrews M.C. at 6.30 p.m. followed by the usual parish council meeting at 7 p.m. Open to all Cowling's local government electors! Come and hear what your local parish council has been doing, voice any concerns you may have - and maybe even offer your help?

 Posted by Joan | 18/03/2013 12:09:34 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

I AM FURIOUS!!! Is anything going to be done about the long standing problem of cars parking up past the school on Gill Lane? I was narrowly missed by a truck going far too fast while trying to pass a large black 4x4 badly parked on the blind bend just above the school....it was quite a frightening experience I can tell you!! There are no footpaths along there, and i'm sure it's only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt or worse...it could be YOUR CHILD walking to or from school....
Teachers need to park their cars, so why doesn't the school provide space? Haven't they got enough land that could be made into a car park? Something should be done pretty sharpish before there is a nasty accident.

 Posted by Ruth | 04/03/2013 19:21:12 | Post / View Replies | 10 replies to this message

Don't be ripped off by phoning the Doctors at Crosshills Heath Centre using their 08444 number - its costly!
Calls to the Doctors 0844 number cost 6p connection charge + 5p per minute. A three minute call would cost 21p. If the receptionist puts you on hold for 5 minutes then that's an extra 25p
There is a way round this, I used SAYNOTO0870.COM which has provided me with a local number you can use which is 631813 !

 Posted by Brian Cooke | 11/03/2013 15:03:24 | Post / View Replies | 3 replies to this message