Village News: Holden Hall

So, you thought Holden Hall was safe and secure from closure? But is it?

At a meeting held last week in the Golden Fleece an attempt was made to start a Friends of Holden Hall group to work alongside the Council in publicising the hall and improving its image. Where were all those people who protested when they thought it would close?

Working along similar lines to the Friends of Holden Park group, we could really make a go of running the hall and using it for many and varied groups and events but we need YOU to join us and make it work.

If you want to see the hall updated and used more often and for more varied uses, please ring 01535 643849 or 07972727269 to offer your help, make suggestions or ask a question.

Friends of Holden Park: Halloween 2011

Well, did you make it to the Halloween Party in Holden Park?

The park with its many twists and turns and the caves was transformed into a glittering world with lights and scary displays. We had food stalls, apple bobbing and a bran tub which, as ever, was very popular with the little ones.

Although there were not as many people as last year, there were still several hundred people turned up and the many comments were all favourable.

Winners of the fancy dress competition which was judged by George and Nanette Metcalfe who are the deputy mayor of Keighley and his consort, were Leah Beck in the 10 and under age group and William Bishop in the 15 and under’s. Unfortunately, the winner of the 5 and under’s disappeared before I could get a name

Police & Community Contact Point: Police and Contact Point news update

TWO ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY IN OAKWORTH - 24th October

A garage was broken into overnight on Friday the 21st October 2011 and 3 cycles were stolen, one of very high value. The complaints discovered the crime in the morning and acted very quickly to report the crime to the Police.
Following Police advice the owners went looking around the immediate area on the off chance the bikes had been secreted somewhere for collection.
Within two hours of the report being taken the victim disturbed two males with one of the bikes, however the suspects drove off in a van towards Haworth. On receiving the report one of your local Worth Valley officers who was in the area conducted an area search whereupon she located and stopped the vehicle.
Both occupants were arrested for the crime and one of the males has since been charged and will be appearing at court.

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WILDLIFE CRIME IN OAKWORTH - 24th October

Three males were sighted entering woodland in the Oakworth area with dogs and spades in the afternoon of Friday the 21st October 2011.

The officer was very suspicious of this activity believing their intention was to disturb or interfere with badger setts. On approaching the woods only two males remained at the scene with one dog. Both covered in soil and gave a poor explanation as to why they were there were cautioned and reported for offences under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and Hunting Act 2004.

Wild animals and birds are protected by many acts of law and your local Police will always act on any information they receive in order to apprehend persons breaking these laws.

Any information can be given anonymously to crimestoppers quoting Operation Meles. A operation plan set up by West Yorshire Police to protect the persecution of badgers. With your help we can make a difference.

Police & Community Contact Point: 101 is the new NON-URGENT number for contacting the Police

From 17th November 2011 West Yorkshire Police has a new contact number for you to ring when it’s not an emergency.

101 gives the public one easy way to get in touch with the police for calls that do not need an urgent response. 101 is easy to remember and easy to call.

You can call 101 to report a crime that has already happened, ask for crime prevention advice or give the police information. In an emergency always call 999.

When you call the 101 number the operator will take down information about what has happened and, if necessary, arrange an appointment for an officer to come and see you.

It is not the number to call if an emergency is happening and you need an officer to come straight away.

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Milsom, in charge of the Operations Support Services Department, said: “Switching to the new non-emergency number will make West Yorkshire Police easier to remember and easier to call.

“All calls to 101 cost just 15p, even from a mobile and no matter how long it lasts for.

“101 will in no way replace the 999 emergency number but will instead complement it – one number for emergencies and one for non-emergency situations.”

As well as calling 101 or 999 the public can also contact their local Neighbourhood Policing Team, report minor crime online, visit a police station or attend a PACT meeting.
Deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired people can use textphone 18001 101.

“101 is just one of the ways we are making ourselves more accessible to the public,” added ACC Milsom. “We want residents to use the new number – and to use it appropriately.”

Last year the Force answered an average of 1,221 emergency (999) calls every day – but one in 10 of these should have either gone to another organisation entirely or to the new 101 number.