Covering the villages of Wilsden and Harecroft
Wilsden’s Living Advent Calendar co-ordinated by Churches Together starts today 1st December with a new window opening each evening until 24th December. How Does It Work? The same as an Advent Calendar works, except that instead of opening cardboard windows, you walk around the village to see the newly displayed window for each day. Follow…
Wilsden Post Office Update The public meeting on 21 October 2015 was very well attended and everybody unanimously expressed their strong support for the re-opening of a Post Office in Wilsden. The initial action points are to investigate other community businesses in order to learn from their experience, establish what work needs to be done…
This Christmas the Wilsden Entertainment Society is holding a ‘make and take’ craft fair at the Village Hall. Groups are invited to take part with 18-20 stalls being available on the day for your group members to sell their handmade items and/or crafting kits either for your own fund raising or to contribute to the…
Getting to a cinema can be difficult in a village that is some distance from the nearest town, particularly for those without transport, and cost of tickets is also a barrier for some. The Wilsden Entertainments Society, a new group under the umbrella of the Wilsden Village Hall Management Committee, are looking into the possibility…
On Monday 6th July, Wilsden Village Hall Management Committee announced a new fundraising drive the40 Candles Birthday Appeal, in the run up to the building’s 40th anniversary on 19th June next year.The appeal was launched on a key date for the hall, 40 years to the day since the foundation stone was laid by the…
WILSDEN PARISH COUNCIL COUNCILLOR RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities: Environment – Councillor Callaghan Walling – Councillor Caunt Car Scheme – Councillor Allison Contact Point – Councillor McNamara Speedwatch – Councillor Graham Planning – Councillor Caunt Councillor to check bank reconciliations – Councillor Callaghan Sub Committee/Working Groups: Internal Audit – Councillors Callaghan, Ketley,Overend and Dufton Management and Strategic…
Below are the dates for the Parish Council meetings which commence at 7 p.m. in the Library Room at Wilsden Village Hall. All are welcome. Monday 1 June 2015 Monday 6 July 2015 Monday 3 August 2015 Monday 7 September 2015 Monday 5 October 2015 Monday 2 November 2015 Monday 7 December 2015 Monday 4…
This year’s gala will again take place on Wilsden Cricket Field, building on the success of last year’s event which saw unprecedented numbers turn up to enjoy the sun, stalls, rides and games. The gala will be held on Sunday 5th July from 2pm following the traditional procession through the village in fancy dress (starting…
At the Annual Parish Council meeting on 12th May 2014 the following committees were agreed: Responsibilities: Environment – Councillor Callaghan Walling – Councillor Caunt Car Scheme – Councillor Allison Contact Point – Councillor McNamara Website – Councillors Allison, Ketley and Dickerson Speedwatch – Councillor Graham Planning – Councillor Caunt Sub Committees/Working Group: Management and…
The parish council has a vacancy for a new parish councillor and we’re looking for interested candidates. Being a parish councillor is a good opportunity to get involved in local life and make a difference to your community. If you’re interested please get in touch with the clerk Ruth Batterley, by Friday 12th June 2015 on:…
The Annual Parish Meeting is taking place on Wednesday 20th May at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall. The agenda is as follows: Apologies Approval of the minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 9th April 2014. Chairman’s Report Public Question Time. This will be followed by The Neighbourhoood Forum. Everybody welcome.
ROAD WORKS ON WILSDEN MAIN STREET The parish council has been advised by residents about proposed re-surfacing of Main Street between Lee Close and Spring Park Road. The works are due to take place over the next five Sundays from Sunday 3rd May from 7:00am to 19:00pm. The parish council has established the following: The…