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When out walking last Sunday I was bitten by a dog as I passed a certain house, I just wonder if anyone else has had this problem, it was at (I think) a place called Westfield, anyway the last house at the end of the long track that goes off to the right at the end of Lane House Road, then go past Beck Foot and then quite a bit further on to the end. The dog was aggressive the previous time I was there, about a year ago. Maybe no-one else uses this path, it certainly seemed little used beyond the house in question. It's certainly a right-of-way by the way, and though the owner was apologetic after this recent incident I wonder about the 'rightfulness' of having an aggressive dog loose on a right of way..

 Posted by JohnH | 27/06/2009 22:06:44 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

Baby Ferrets 2 Jills & 1 hob Wll be ready for there new homes on the 30th june when they are 8 weeks old. Accept £20 each. Can hold for small deposit.

Also Baby budgies Ready for there new homes on the 30th June
Accept £10 each. Can hold for small deposit.

Please feel free to ask any questions Tel 01535 633441 Kevin

 Posted by kevin | 16/06/2009 10:56:19 | Post / View Replies | 6 replies to this message

Hi all,
Not so long back someone was offering a sewing service in cowling, Ive looked on the site but cant find the person. Can anyone help me find the person offering the service as ive a small job that I need doing
thanks

 Posted by kevin | 08/06/2009 16:24:56 | Post / View Replies | 4 replies to this message

Hi, bit of a cheek, has anyone got a PC keyboard they no longer need, as mine has just died on me. Reply on here if you do, and I will try to access a PC to reply!! Yours hopefully, and thanks in advance ! Mark

 Posted by Mark | 30/06/2009 11:05:35 | Post / View Replies | 4 replies to this message

FREE, 25 x (THE FIELD) MAGAZINES, HUNTING ,SHOOTING, FISHING, GOOD READING FOR SOMEONE TOO GOOD TO THROW AWAY.

FREE, LINDAN BABY GATE, BOTTOM TWO DOOR GRIPPERS ARE MISSING , BUT STILL STRONG WHEN YOU USE TOP ONES.
WE USED THIS FOR OUR PUPPY TO KEEP IT IN ONE ROOM
IDEAL FOR THIS USE

 Posted by kevin | 24/06/2009 14:55:54 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

FOR SALE: Wheelchair - self manipulated wheels, good condition, little used £80. Pls. contact Joan@Cowlingweb or Mark. (Thankfully knee replacement was a success).

 Posted by Joan | 27/06/2009 12:11:49 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

A warm greeting to everybody!
Hello to all,i am a new member of this forum and hope to have a good experience here.

 Posted by maryannflesscon | 21/06/2009 01:51:28 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Could anyone please help. We have rescued a young owl from a slurry pit.We have tried to was as much of as possible. Does anyone have any other ideas of how to get the rest off. Any ideas welcome.

 Posted by sam | 22/06/2009 15:21:03 | Post / View Replies | 4 replies to this message

Free to anyone who wants it,
3 Piece cottage suite
Colour red
consisting of 2 seater setee, 1 chair and a foot stool.
Must go on wednesday morning
very nice condition
please tel 07549248624

 Posted by kevin | 21/06/2009 20:58:48 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

Just a reminder that the latest play by Pinnacle Productions takes place on FRIDAY 3RD and SATURDAY 4TH JULY at St Andrews Hall. You can get tickets from the Bay Horse pub in advance, by calling 01535 634936 or on the door on the night. £5 or £4 concessions (child, student, senior citizen etc). It promises to be an entertaining one, as the play we're performing was written by the great Eric Idle (of Monty Python fame). If you came along to our panto last year a very big thank you - please support us again this time as a lot of villagers put a lot of work and effort into the productions - both on stage and off!

 Posted by Denise | 20/06/2009 09:54:20 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Elderly in Care Homes. If you are an elderly couple and fear that one of you may have to go into a home, you can save money if you split your joint bank account and the money will be drawn from the account whose holder is in the home. This info came from Radio 4 YOU AND YOURS 17/6/9. There still may be a catch. More info from Age Concern or Help the Aged. Worth a try.

 Posted by Banks | 17/06/2009 19:57:22 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

As I write this the speed of my internet is like that of dying royalty - "sinking fast". Trying to navigate round this site or any other means that after I click a link, I've time for a three course meal, a visit to the dentist, writing a short novella, and totally repainting my house before said link eventually works. I've almost time to get a smile from Mr Bains, but it's not that bad. Yet.

Anyone else having computer constipation problems?

 Posted by Greywolf | 12/06/2009 08:52:30 | Post / View Replies | 5 replies to this message

What a great weekend it has been ... Unfortunatley spoiled by a mindless yob/s on Saturday night who proceeded to "key" 4 or 5 cars on Cross Street. We had a family friend over for the weekend - As he loves the area we live , however he has now gone back to Lincolnshire with a bill for around the region of £650 .
This is an estimate for his car - there were 3 others as involved well.
First question I have is "WHY ?".
This is pure mindless/ reckless vandelism and I really hope that "what comes around goes around".
I am sure that the person/s that did this , if they are reading this will be feeling very proud of what they have done and will no doubt brag about it. It insense's me that these yobs feel that they can get away with it. Lets hope that these idiots make nice money - buy a nice car then get it keyed - see how they like it.
Police have been informed about this as I believe that this also happened a couple of weeks ago.

 Posted by Scott | 14/06/2009 20:55:44 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

Culture Shock Youth Arts Festival - the Annual Event is on Saturday 4th July 2009. This year it is to be held at Pickering, free transport from South Craven School. Tickets for entry £5.50 prior to the event. This event is for young people aged 13 - 19 years.

To find out more and to book your place, please contact Pamela J Scott, Senior Youth Worker, South Craven 4Youth Service, 01535 639777 or email - pamela.scott@northyorks.gov.uk

 Posted by P J Scott, Senior Youth Worker | 16/06/2009 15:32:37 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

A special thank you to all who helped with the Duck Race on Saturday. Special thanks go to Mrs.Edith Metcalf, Townend Farm, for use of their land, to David Adams at Dyrstone Radio for their PA system and excellent commentary and to Lothersdale Young Farmers for loan of the 300 ducks (we hope all returned safely). Profit on the day was £492.68, for which thanks to all who contributed.
Richard Price

 Posted by Richard Price | 15/06/2009 10:41:21 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

We moved into the village with mobiles on the 3 network and reception here is pretty dire. The contract is due to end soon so are wondering who to go with next.
We're in the houses opposite Acre Meadow and get 2 out of 5 bars on GPRS (at best inside, sometimes no service depending on where you stand) & can't get a 3G service at all.
Please reply with:
Mobile operator & signal strength.

Cheers
Ben & Sam

 Posted by Ben Gartland | 06/06/2009 15:37:54 | Post / View Replies | 10 replies to this message

House Calls - Please don’t be alarmed!
During May and June councillors will be calling at residents’ houses, along with a local police constable. This is simply to let you know that councillors and constables exist, how we can be contacted, and to see if you have any concerns which can be dealt with.
We won’t be able to call at everyone’s house, but it’s a start!

 Posted by Alan | 13/05/2009 10:47:03 | Post / View Replies | 4 replies to this message

hi iam in my 30's and would like to join a local choir i can sing but i am no super star does anyone attend a choir or know of one that is looking for members could you let me know please thankyou

 Posted by nicola long | 08/06/2009 09:50:31 | Post / View Replies | 3 replies to this message

DUCK RACE 13th June - where are the ducks finishing their race, & approx. what time are they expected pls? Years ago the finish was at Lane Ends Bridge and was v. interesting to watch.

 Posted by Oliver, Katie & Gran | 06/06/2009 11:16:28 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

Pls.note COWLING HILL BAPTIST CHAPEL 265th ANNIVERSARY this Sunday 7th June at 2.30 p.m. Probably the oldest chapel in Craven?

 Posted by Joan | 03/06/2009 21:25:31 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

ANIMAL/PET SERVICE AT ST. ANDREWS CHURCH TUESDAY 9TH JUNE AT 7 P.M. (INSIDE)
Bring your pets or a photo if not possible. This was nice last year, and quite a new venture - the pets behaved v. well too!

 Posted by JT | 07/06/2009 22:23:19 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Hello Sue are you going back home?

 Posted by Mick & Lindsey Emmott | 31/05/2009 08:13:23 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

I am researching my ancestrors and belief my that my great great great grandfather, John Longbottom (1771-1844) who was married to Sarah Cowling (1775-1824) was the landlord of the Thanet Arms in Silsden in 1822 (according to Baines Directory for Silsden). An old map of 1853 shows the Thanet Arms just south of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and north of Hainsworth House on the Hainsworth Road. There does not seem a pub in that area today. Does anybody have any information on the Thanet Arms. I beleive it was given this name because it was build on land owned by the Earl on Thanet. I can be contacted at email address graham@long.co.uk Thank you for your help

 Posted by Graham Long | 05/06/2009 09:04:33 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

If you have not received the June issue of Cowling Newsletter there are spare copies in the corner shop. Two ladies have now retired from delivering after long service - not sure if anyone else has taken it on as yet. Thanks to the editor Kirsten for her brilliant work.

 Posted by Concerned | 04/06/2009 11:33:11 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Cowlings long season ended on a high, when they captured the U13's League cup, after beating favourites Brierfield Celtic 4-2 in the final held at Nelson Football Club. On a scorching hot day, both teams took time to settle and both had periods of ascendancy. But it was Briefield who broke the deadlock half way through the first half, with a soft goal. half time was reached with the score 1-0 to Brierfield. What a start to the second half, within 10 seconds Cowling were level, with a goal scored from their own half. This seemed to knock the stuffing out of Brierfield and totally galvanise Cowling, whose heads and work rate visibly rose and 5 minutes later, with a well worked goal Cowling were in front. After15 mins of the half Cowling appeared to have made the game safe when they scored a third, but with 10 minutes to go back came Brierfield to score there second which could have made it a very nervy last period of the game for Cowling. But Cowling didn't let that happen as they played some good football in their opponents half. With 5 minutes left Cowling were awarded a penalty, this was dispatched into the net via the crossbar, as Cowling played out the remaining time to capture the cup. Scorers were Ellis Denton with a hat-trick and Josh Wood with the other goal.

 Posted by R.Cleaver U13's Football Manager | 31/05/2009 21:50:51 | Post / View Replies | 3 replies to this message

Why should I vote in the forthcoming elections?

Don’t get me wrong, I’m frustrated by the way this country is being run, but it’s not the expenses revelations that’s my most pressing concern. It’s the little sneaky reductions in our rights and liberties that really upsetting me.

For example. Not long ago, bin men used to come into your garden, take your bin, empty it and return it to its place. Nowadays you can be fined if you put your own bin out at the wrong time or place the wrong rubbish in your bin. I’m all for recycling but I didn’t vote to give councils powers to criminalise people for poor timekeeping. Did you?

Speed camera’s, good idea outside schools and through villages, but now they are being erected on motorways by stealth, this can only be for revenue collection. Have you been down the A14 recently (Sorry I drive a lot for work)

Road pricing, don’t believe that it’s not on its way.

How dare the council even consider fining hard working parents for taking their children on holiday when they cannot afford to go during the school holidays.

Hospital car park charges, a tax on the ill and the people who care for them.

The all powerful health and safety excuse, banning conkers from schools, I ask you, just ridiculous. This started out as a good idea that people should not be exposed to dangers at work, like guards on chainsaws and the like. But conkers? Dangerous?

I could go on but, I don’t see any political party doing anything about these and many more creeping underhand restrictions being introduced. So why should I vote for any of them?

Please let me know,

 Posted by Ian | 27/05/2009 19:47:42 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Hope to see you all in the REC. on Sunday ( WHITSUNTIDE) from 2.30 pm. It's going to be SUNNY and WARM with no wind (hopefully). KEIGHLEY SALVATION ARMY BAND will be playing at 3.00 pm You can buy refreshments, pop and crisps. There will be assorted stalls, puzzles for children and young at heart. You can guess the name of the doll. Also there will be face painting and "carpet kid" ? We have some of David Hoyle's prints on display priced at £10 and £5 There will plants, books and CDs Come and have a browse, and have some fun.
Edna

 Posted by Edna Smith | 28/05/2009 10:01:16 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Long overdue compliments to the owners of no. 107 Keighley Rd.(and a few others close second) for their lovely little cheerful garden, even during winter months. A pleasure to walk past! Thanks.

 Posted by Joan | 27/05/2009 21:16:36 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

PRACTICE AGAIN via Internet Explorer?

 Posted by me | 27/05/2009 18:19:17 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

Cowling school hours

Can anyone tell me the hours of opening of Cowling primary school? Is it 9am till 3.30 or different. As the school is closed for half term I wonder if any one knows. Thanks

 Posted by janet64 | 24/05/2009 21:02:30 | Post / View Replies | 3 replies to this message

I have been reading this morning about the governments new plans to allow local councils to enforce 20mph speed limits in certain residential areas throughout the UK, and just wondered what people thought of reducing the speed limit in the village to 20mph. I think it could only be a good thing, both for improvement of safety as well as noise reduction, but do we think that our local council will implement this change in Cowling? And if they do, will they actually police it, as I feel that there are still far too many vehicles ignoring the speed limit in numerous areas of the village.

 Posted by Mark B | 21/04/2009 08:58:54 | Post / View Replies | 7 replies to this message

The final of the U13's Warburtons Football League Cup will be played at Nelson F.C on Sunday 31st May, with a kick off time of 10.30am. Cowling face a stiff test as their opponents are Brierfield Celtic who won the league. People are very welcome to come along and support the team.

 Posted by R.Cleaver U13's Football Manager | 22/05/2009 10:43:43 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Petition for council probe on Prime Minister's website

A petition has been lodged on the Prime Minister’s website calling for an investigation into Craven District Council.

Campaigner Peter Scott-Smith, from Long Preston, claimed the council was “no longer fit for purpose” and called for an investigation into its finances.

And he is calling on Craven ratepayers to join his protest and sign the petition.

Mr Scott-Smith demanded an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding a £2 million loan taken out at the end of 2008.

And he called for council members and former and current officers to be held to account.

“The Craven Herald and many contributors to its letters page have repeatedly called for an independent public inquiry into the affairs and management of Craven District Council,” he said.

“I would urge anyone who feels similarly angered at the contempt shown by CDC for its electorate to add their name to the 10 Downing Street petition.”

The address is http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/craven-council

 Posted by DaveM | 24/04/2009 09:56:25 | Post / View Replies | 1 reply to this message

I drove through Cowling last week and saw a sign for harness racing on May 31st, could someone please tell me anything about this?

 Posted by A.Murph | 17/05/2009 13:40:37 | Post / View Replies | 4 replies to this message

My daughter was diagnosed as having red cheek or slapped face as its better known, its a nasty virus that is contagious, the contagious period is before the rash appearsor when the rash is present with a fever, there have been 2 cases at cowling school so far.........this is for your information.
It normally presents as bright red cheek or cheeks and a rash to the arms and legs, it sometimes comes with a fever.
All you need to do is to treat the symptoms

 Posted by Tracey | 13/05/2009 13:14:53 | Post / View Replies | 2 replies to this message

Cowling made it to the U13's League Cup final for the second successive year when they beat Colne7-1 in the semis. Playing with a stiff breeze in the first half, Cowling opened up a 6-0 lead, with some super attacking football. In the second half when they needed to defend they did it superbly keeping their shape and working hard to limit Colnes pressure on the Cowling goal. Ten minutes from the end Cowling scored their seventh and two minutes later Colne scored their consolation goal. Scorers were Oliver Williams with a hat-trick, Gino Biancardo with two and Ellis Denton and Josh Wood with one each.

 Posted by R.Cleaver U13's Football Manager | 17/05/2009 16:36:30 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

On behalf of Pinnacle Productions, a big thank you to all of you who came along to our first ever Quiz Evening last night. It was a big success with a packed hall. It was so great to see so many different groups of people there. Pin Prods' forthcoming performance of Eric Idle's funny play "Pass The Butler" will now be on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July. See Cowlingweb and local notices nearer the time for ticket information!

 Posted by Denise | 16/05/2009 10:01:38 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

This Sunday May 17th Cowling U13's play Colne U13's in the semi final of the League Cup. This game is to be played at the Prairie playing fields in Burnley, kick off time is 10.30am.

 Posted by R.Cleaver U13's Football Manager | 15/05/2009 15:52:58 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

Annual Parish Meeting on 1st June
This will be held from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the village hall.
This is your chance to find out what the Parish Council is doing in Cowling, to ask them questions, and to put forward your views.
All residents are cordially invited to this event, which will be followed by the normal Parish Council meeting.

 Posted by Alan | 13/05/2009 10:01:20 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message

I have a set of 6 Epson printer inks (brand new) TO481 - TO486. Can deliver to Cowling address. Any offers?

 Posted by andrew | 11/05/2009 12:01:59 | Post / View Replies | 0 replies to this message