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NOTICE OF VILLAGE HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Village Hall Annual General Meeting will take place on 17th May at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. All residents of the parish are entitled to attend and those over 18 are entitled to vote. Everyone is most welcome. Tea and Biscuits will be available.

At the time of writing, we do not know if there will be any update concerning the new village hall. If an update is available in good time for the AGM, that information shall be passed onto residents at the AGM. Meanwhile anyone who was not able to attend the Village Hall Open Day might wish for a copy of the leaflet that summarised the current position regarding the new hall. Copies are available in the entrance of the old hall or an e-version might be requested from VHMCSecretary@wreck-farm.me.uk. Tel: 01535 634242.

At the Annual General Meeting, the Charity Scheme requires that the existing Trustees resign, 4 residents are elected as independent Trustees and representatives of User Groups are adopted onto the Management Committee. User Group representatives are also invited to become Trustees. All User Groups should have received letters seeking nominations. If not, please contact the Secretary. This is an opportunity for anyone interested to apply to join the Management Committee and anyone who is elected will be most welcome. Details are available from VHMCSecretary@wreck-farm.me.uk. Tel: 01535 634242.

 Posted by Dave R | 11/05/2010 11:51:03 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Between 1230-1600 hrs on Tuesday entry was gained to a property on park veiw cowling via a window in the lounge. Items taken included a laptop, dvd player and mobile phone.police are interested in tarcing 2 white males who were seen in the area asking for window cleaning work. If you have any information please call 0845 6060247. Thank you

 Posted by Cowlingweb | 07/05/2010 16:15:08 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Does anyone know whether we complain to the rec committee or to the parish council about the rubbish in the park. We took our daughter to the kiddies play area where we found cans, a broken skateboard & even a dirty nappy to name but a few items. Disgusting!!!!!!!!!! Why are there no litter bins in the park? It's no good just having them at the entrance! We realise that wouldn't necessarily solve the problem, but it would at least encourage people to use them. We visit Sutton, Glusburn, Lothersdale & Kildwick play areas & never have an issue with rubbish. This village park, rec or whatever it is classified as is a disgrace & the village should be ashamed of it.

 Posted by sarah | 24/04/2010 16:49:33 | Post / View Replies | 22 replies to this message

Has anyone actually seen a candidate, or even a representative of a party for the election in cowling yet?

 Posted by ian | 28/04/2010 18:10:24 | Post / View Replies | 4 replies to this message

My son has lost his phone in the last 2 weeks, somewhere either in the park or the football pitch. Its a black LG cookie touch phone, he got it for his birthday in April so its brand new. If someone has found one or handed one in please can you let me know. There is a reward
Thankyou

 Posted by Tracey | 04/05/2010 11:50:29 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

All residents are invited to the Cowling Village Hall Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on 17th May at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
Any new groups wishing to use the hall in the next year and Anyone wishing to join the Management Committee and, preferably, become a Trustee - please contact the Secretary.
Any resident aged 18 or over is entitled to vote at the AGM. Everyone is most welcome. Refreshments will be available!

 Posted by A Hinckley | 03/05/2010 12:52:45 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Cowling were unlucky not to come away with a win in a nailbiting finish with their match against Bradley. Having lost the toss and being put in to bat they started with a magnificent partnership of 46 runs with Sam Solley retiring on 28 and James Mellin on 14. Cowling finished the innings on 75 for 2. Bradleys start couldnt have been better for Cowling as george Blackwell got the first wicket in the first over of the match closley followed by another 2. Sam Solley got the 4th wicket bowling 3 overs for a loss of just 6 runs. Unfortunatly the middle batting order both retired and it was down to the last ball of the 19th over for them to win.
There was some very good tight fielding and all this with just 9 players. Sam Solley having made 3 catches and George Blackwell one. Joel Phillips (8yrs) playing his first match was excellent in his back up for the wicket keeper. Man of the match went to Jodie Town Jones (8yrs) who bowled three good overs and fielded very well stopping some bounderies.
All in all an excellent performance by everyone concerned, especially with only a 9 man team. I am very proud of you all.
Training as usual on friday 6pm

 Posted by Tracey | 03/05/2010 12:18:51 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Bethel Chapel, Lothersdale - final closing down service will be held on Sunday 16th May at 2.30 p.m. (Not Cowling news, but plenty of Cowling connections with Lothersdale.)
Thanks.

 Posted by Joan | 02/05/2010 21:33:26 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

How many people saw the hot air paper lanterns being released on Thursday night from in front of the sports pavillion on the football/cricket ground at approximately 11.00 pm?

 Posted by JT2 | 30/04/2010 23:13:31 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Cowling FC have made it through to the final of the Northern Plant Hire Trophy. This will be played on Tuesday May 5th at Gargrave against Ighton Leigh. Cowling gave great support to the footballers at Cougar Park for the Keighley Cup final - it would be great to have that kind of support again at Gargrave!! Please come along - you really do make a difference! Kick off will be 6.15pm

 Posted by Jo Jones | 29/04/2010 19:42:22 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Cowling Village Hall 125th Birthday
Open Day 10th April 10am - 4pm

We're celebrating 125 years of Cowling village hall with an open day.

Local organisations have been invited to come along and share information about their activities with the village.

Refreshments and various activities available throughout the day, including: table tennis, games for the youngsters, pool, pig racing and shortmat bowling (from 3:30pm).

All welcome.

If you're interested in displaying details about your local club, organisation or business please contact David Rowe at 1davidrowe@gmail.com

 Posted by Dave R | 29/03/2010 20:01:12 | Post / View Replies | 5 replies to this message

Does anyone know the number for the mobile beauty threapist? I think she is called Beautylicious and have seen her car at the bottom of the village.

 Posted by Sam | 21/04/2010 19:40:30 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Cowling juniors played their first cricket match of the season last night, a friendly away at keighley. They came away worthy winners.
Having won the toss Sam Solley (captain for this game) chose to field first. The match was limited to 16 overs a side. Some fantastic bowling from George Blackwell 5 runs for 1 wicket, James mellin 11 for 1, David Evans 7 for 1 and the others letting very little runs go finished on 59 for 3.
Our boys then batted and gave a fantastic display with Sam Solley and James Mellin retiring on 15 runs each and Jack Adams unlucky not to retire getting 12.
John Armstrong gave a great display for the first time as wicket keeper with Jake Ferguson and Arthur Smith showing great promise fielding.
Man of the match was difficult to choose because all of the team deserved it but it was eventually decided that Arthur Smith should have it for giving 100% and playing the game in the spirit it should be.
Practice as normal next friday night.
Well done boys, a fantastic start to your season
Tracey

 Posted by Tracey | 24/04/2010 09:06:06 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Does anyone know who those moped riders where congrating outside the pub and on Springwell close tonight at half past 9?! I popped out to have a look and they all looked like middle aged blokes. Nothing against people having fun, but there was at least 20/30 of the sat outside reving their engines for at least half an hour in a small residential cul-de-sac! Seems to be taking the proverbial a bit to me :)

 Posted by David | 22/04/2010 21:27:23 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

why on earth are there about 50 motor cycles in springwell close/victoria road revving their engines at this time of night? Not impressed.

 Posted by becki | 22/04/2010 21:22:22 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

very interested in reading the diaries of a James Emmott - I have traced my family tree back to James and Hannah and would love to hear from anyone with further information or photographs

christine Lancaster (nee Emmott) daughter of George Emmott born in 1933 son of William and Mary

 Posted by CHRISTINE LANCASTER | 15/04/2010 12:45:05 | Post / View Replies | 6 replies to this message

We have had a huge blip in our Freeview signal over the weekend with only BBC channels anywhere near at full strength and the rest unwatchable. Has anyone else had this problem? Just wondering if it's us or the signal. We're near the chippy and farm off Keighley Road.

 Posted by Denise | 18/04/2010 17:40:37 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Just a note to say thank you to the Cafe for putting on the music events over Easter. My daughter and I called in on Easter Sunday afternoon and two guitarists were playing - they were fantastic but what a shame only another couple of people were in. If any music events are put on in future I would highly recommend it.

 Posted by Louise | 14/04/2010 21:27:54 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Cowling Juniors have registered an under 13yrs team for this years cricket season, Practices are on friday evenings 6pm to 8pm down at the pitch. If your child is 13yrs old and under and they are interested in playing please either come to our first cricket meeting/training session this friday the 17th April at 6pm or telephone me on 07985318092 for further details. We would also like any enthusiastic adults to help us with our training sessions. many thanks
Tracey ( team manager)

 Posted by Tracey | 14/04/2010 16:01:38 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Does anyone know someone who fixes xbox 360, cheaply?

 Posted by martin | 08/04/2010 05:42:14 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

This week Cowling once again have two matches. On Thursday 8th April, they are on their travels again, when they play Briercliffe Rovers ko 6.30pm and on Sunday 11th April they entertain Colne one of their main title rivals at home ko 10.30am.

 Posted by Richard Cleaver U14's Football manger | 05/04/2010 08:05:04 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

On Sunday 4th April Cowling travelled to Burnley Belvedere with a much depleted squad due to injuries and holiday commitments. They came away with a creditable 0-0 draw. The game had few chances with neither keeper being over employed, although the effort shown by both sides was commendable. The game contained plenty of tension and a little good football, but in the end a draw was a very fair result between to evenly matched teams.

 Posted by Richard Cleaver U14's Football manger | 05/04/2010 08:02:10 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING to be held on Monday 12th April at 6 p.m. in Village Hall, Park Road, followed by the usual Parish Council Meeting at 7 p.m. All Cowling's local government electors/council tax payers are invited to attend.

 Posted by Joan | 04/04/2010 22:43:01 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Hi everyone. I would like to thank the people who do pick there dog poo up. Now all they have to do is take it home and put it into there bin instead of ours. Two people over the weekend have do this.(We have had problems as it is with recycling as we did not have the correct bins, Rubbish was piling up at the road side as it was. Bin men have now taken it away).One of the people in question with the dog poo was a policewomen. If they are doing this there is no hope for everyone else. It is bad enough when they let there dogs off in the field, let them do there business, walk away from it, Then it's me who has to pick my horses feet out. Not nice. Would appricate it if people could be more considerate in the future, I no it's the countryside but please respect it we live here.

 Posted by sam | 29/03/2010 18:41:26 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

As someone who is hopeless with computers, xbox etc, i would like to recomend Ben Gartland, a man from the village who is the computer illiterates knight in shining armour!!
He has now done 2 jobs for me, excellent value for money let alone aleviating the stress of trying myself. If anyone has any problems i highly recomend him. He advertises on the webs business pages.

 Posted by Tracey | 01/04/2010 07:28:12 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

What a good night for Cowling as their nearest rivals were losing, Cowling had a good 11-1 win against a spirited ten man Trawden Celtic team, which took them back to the top of the league. It took Cowling 15 mins to open the scoring as play was very even, but gradually they began to get on top, playing delightful football they were soon 3 -0 up. Trawden who never gave up throughout the game were awarded a penalty and scored from it which their early play deserved. Half time was reached with Cowling winning 5-1. The second half was a little more uneven as Cowling made their numerical advantage pay and as Trawden tired Cowling added 6 more goals. Scorers were George Sellers with 5, Jacob Hough with 2, Ellis Denton, Gino Biancardo, Liam Daffern and Oliver Williams all with one each. Man of the match with a superb display was Liam Daffern.

 Posted by R.Cleaver U14's Football Manager | 01/04/2010 22:06:05 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Cowling face a hectic month to try and catch up with all the postponed matches. Thursday 1st April they are away to Trawden Celtic ko 6.30pm and on Sunday 4th April they are on there travels again when they are away to Burnley Belvedere ko 11.30am.

 Posted by Richard Cleaver U14's Football manger | 29/03/2010 22:10:57 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Hi, Could anyone tell me if there's anywhere around Cowling that stores caravans ?
secure would be good. thanks

 Posted by kevin | 14/03/2010 08:39:29 | Post / View Replies | 8 replies to this message

Page 2, Keighley News: POLICE SURGERY - security issues and community problems will be discussed by police at a special surgery in Cowling on Wednesday 31st March. Members of the neighbourhood policing team will be at The Drystone Cafe, in Keighley Rd. from 11a.m. to midday.

 Posted by Joan | 28/03/2010 22:41:12 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Cowling came up with a fantastic victory when they entertained and beat Clitheroe Wolves, a team who the previous week had beaten the then league leaders 6-1. On a breezy day Cowling played up the hill against the breeze, a tough half was expected against a talented team. Luckily for Cowling, Clitheroe perhaps didn't use the conditions to there advantage, only one long range shot was made which resulted in a goal for Clitheroe. Cowlings keeper Luke Barker handled everything that came his way with great assurance. Gradually Cowling started to have good periods of possesion and played some good football against the wind. Ten minutes from half time from the best move of the half Cowling equalised, with a goal that was put away with great aplomb. Half time was reached with the scores level. Cowling with the wind, like Clitheroe, had the lions share of possesion. Slowly Cowling began to wear their opponents down, 20 mins into the half they took the lead to the delight of the playes and the majority of the large crowd that was watching. Fortunately to ease the tension they scored 2 more in the last 5 mins, to end up 4-1 winners. A wonderful win against a very good team. Scorers were Ellis Denton, Josh Wood, Jordan Halstead and George Sellers. Man of the match was Luke Barker who's handling was impeccable throughout the game.

 Posted by R.Cleaver U14's Football Manager | 28/03/2010 20:31:40 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Received card from Postal Depot Oakworth Rd. Keighley - had to collect letter and pay £1.08p. excess -turned out to be slightly larger than permitted size birthday card from Kly. area with first class stamp and cheque enclosed? Imagine if you had to go by bus to Kly. and walk round to depot to collect? Our "newish" postman would be quite rightly sticking to the rules, think usual one would have just included it with the rest of birthday bundle? Notified large card shop - why don't they just sell permitted sizes of cards now we have to comply with these daft profit-making rules?

 Posted by V.G.O.W. | 19/03/2010 22:56:59 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

Cowling is now on google street view

 Posted by Ian | 23/03/2010 14:47:42 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

For sale - Mamas and Papas giggle bouncer seat complete with vibration and arch with toys suitable from birth to 6 months, washable cover. Also, deluxe baby bather from birth till sitting up with washable cover and also swivel bath seat suitable from 6 - 12 months. All excellent condition. £20 for all. Contact 01535 630254.

 Posted by Michelle | 22/03/2010 19:58:10 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

GRACO SILHOUETTE BABY SWING FOR SALE. Rarely used and in very good condition this baby swing has two vibration settings and a seat that adjusts to recline. The swing has six speed settings, ten music settings, five nature sounds, volume control, timer and mix and match mobile toys. The baby swing holds up to 11kg/25pounds. Nearly new and only wanting £35.00. Pictures available on request.

 Posted by kara doyle | 22/03/2010 16:16:01 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Think I have sponsored a young man who is doing a hike? for funds for a condition/illness his cousin has/had - someone has told me it takes place this weekend? Were the details on this site as I didn't get a reply? Good luck to him anyway, hope it is a great success.

 Posted by Joan | 16/03/2010 16:14:30 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Cowling eased into the semi final of the cup on Sunday 14th March when they beat Fulledge Colts 4-1. A worse possible start Cowling couldn't have wished for, when after a minute they found themselves a goal down. Their response was positive as they presssed Fulledge and made it difficult for them to get out of their half. Halftime was reached with the scores level at one goal each. The second half was almost a carbon copy of the first with Cowling having the lions share of possession and pressure, the difference being Cowling added three more goals. All in all a good performance by Cowling, who's scorers were Ellis Denton with two and Oliver Simeone and Jordan Halstead with one each. Man of the Match was Jacob Hough, who gave a solid performance.

 Posted by Richard Cleaver U14's Football manger | 15/03/2010 22:51:56 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Hi all

My son wants to watch some lambs being born, does anybody know if, where and when this takes place in the village please?

thanks

 Posted by rebecca | 11/03/2010 18:27:51 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

I received this from the North Yorkshire's Neighbourhood Watch / Police Community Messaging Service, and thought it was worth sharing here :

"There has been an incident in craven whereby a resident has received a phonecall from a female who stated she was from Craven Housing saying that Craven housing would no longer be paying there rent by cash, but would pay it by cheque if the resident gave there bank details. The resident was a private home owner. Craven housing have no knowledge of this, Please do not pass any bank information if you receive a call similar to this."

 Posted by Dave R | 06/03/2010 08:04:54 | Post / View Replies | 4 replies to this message

Today, Thurs 11th. March 2010, a well dressed gent, (5’10”,approx, dark, full length wool coat, short cropped hair,) called at Middleton. He had an Npower badge on his right lapel and a clip board in his hand. He said, " Do you want to waterproof tipex?" No, this is not a wind up. His responses were the same each time I said, " Pardon, what did you say?" He then proceeded, in what resembled an east European accent to ask me something or whatever ,for I could not understand a word he was saying.
I asked my neighbour what he had said to her and she said, " He said ' Would you like to safe £ 250?' and then said,' Can I come inside?'" To that, my neighbour, not being a numpty said, " No. Certainly not."
I have reported this to the Police 0845 6060 247, ( it has just changed, that is why it is different to the number on this site --- webmaster notified,) and an officer came round saying that he was having a look round the village but at that point he had not seen him.
The caller may have been genuine, if so, it’s obvious that the ability to speak comprehensible English is not a prerequisite for working for Npower.
I tried to contact Npower but can't via the web, and the phone number was engaged.

 Posted by banksaway | 11/03/2010 19:56:06 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Does anyone know of any rooms to let or flats to rent in cowling. Im looking to move up to the village as my brother, his wife and nephews live here. I am relocating from Warrington (cheshire) to be closer to them. I have been looking for a while now but without success. Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thankyou in advance for anyone who takes the time to answer.

 Posted by martin | 09/03/2010 11:30:49 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message