• Eddie Lawler on radio Shipley Corner 6.30 to 7 on Monday May 19th.
• Saltaire Freestyle dances at Victoria Hall - monthly on Fridays
• Salts Sports Association: Junior coaching for Tennis and Football ongoing throughout the winter.
• Saltaire Village Society AGM, Salts Sports Club, Monday 2nd June from 7.30 to 9pm.

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There is another planning application for another café-bar on Victoria Road. Massarella's at 14 Victoria Road currently operates as a café-gallery has applied to become a café-bar. Dispite being opposite and backing on to residential housing, very few of the neighbouring houses were actually directly informed of the application by the Council. More >>

RADIO: SHIPLEY CORNER
Eddie Lawler on radio Shipley Corner 6.30 to 7 on Monday May 19th.  Eddie will be speaking on the latest news from Sustainable Saltaire, and introducing his Festival project, the Bronte musical "Bells". More >>

Eddie Lawler, secretary of the Saltaire Village Society warns that residents are heading for confrontation with Bradford Council, if proper consultation is not adhered to. On 23 April 2008, Jane Hughes of the Area Panel at Shipley Town hall brought two men from EAT (Envionmental Action Trust, a local social enterprise) to the Square on Caroline Street.  They have lots of bright ideas which will be circulated to local residents which were, of course "subject to funding". More >>

Salts Tennis Club is holding its second open day on Sunday 4th May from 1 to 5pm. Free coaching will be available from LTA qualified coaches, and everyone is welcome. “Kids, bring your mum and dad with you and have a go” says Gul Rashid the club’s coach. More >>

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Local historian and tour guide, Roger Clarke, appeared last week on Locks and Quays, a television programme, screened on ITV and produced by Centini. The series charts the progress made by Matthew Corbett (ex Sooty and Sweep puppeteer) along the canals of England. In the third programme of this series, Matthew's trip along the Leeds to Liverpool canal ended in Saltaire where he met Roger Clarke to find out about Saltaire's past and how the village is fairing today.

Missed the programme? Watch it on-line. Read Roger's interview. More >>

IMPORTANT MEETING FOR RAIL USERS
The Aire Valley Rail Users Group is holding its annual meeting at 2pm on Saturday 19 April, at Saltaire Methodist Church, Saltaire Road.
Chief Inspector Dave Oram, of British Transport Police, will give a presentation and a question and answer session.
Tim Calow, chairman of AVRUG, said "Demand for rail travel continues to grow and we will continue to campaign for further investment in our rail services. Investment in the rail services can attract extra passengers who will leave their cars at home. This can ease pressure on the already congested road system."

...AND SO DOES DAVE SHAW!
How will commentators judge Hazel Blears in 150 years, he asks. More >>

Added:7 April 2008

FROM SETTLE TO SALTAIRE
On Thursday, 10 April, over 40 tourism businesses and Tourist Information staff from along the Settle Carlisle Railway enjoyed a trip to Saltaire in Yorkshire. The trip was arranged by David Allison of Tracks North for the Settle Carlisle Enterprise Network (SCENe), to provide an insight into Saltaire as a tourist destination. More >>

Added 15 April 2008

On Sunday March 30th two trees were felled on Victoria Road. Local residents had no warning or explanation and were told by the team felling the trees that the work was to be paid for by a council grant. The stumps were left in situ. More info >>

Added:7 April 2008

The radio show, SHIPLEY CORNER broadcast by Shipley Community Radio goes on air every two weeks and welcomes input from people with news on local issues, organizations and events. In the past the show has covered the Saltaire Festival, the Reed Museum at Victoria Hall and the annual Day of Dance. More info>>

The next meeting of the history club is to be held on 17 April at 7.00 pm in Exhibition Building of Shipley College, Exhibition Road. Meetings are open to all - and the only expense you'll incur is 50p for a cuppa. It's a double bill: a talk by Mike Lawson: From Baildon Moor to Saltaire - A Walk Through History; and Lost Mansions of the Salts, by Tish Lawson. The history of Milner Field is very spooky... More info and larger poster >>

For those who like to shop from home, or for those days when it's too wet to step outside, we will be launching our ONLINE BOUTIQUE by the 1st of June! You'll soon be able to buy vintage and handmade treasures from our website www.roseandbrown.co.uk. Your chance to get your Rose & Brown fix without leaving the house! More info>>

A garage at the east end of Caroline Street, just below Wycliffe Primary was on fire on Monday 24 March 2008. Clouds of black smoke drifted over Shipley and flames were seen engulfing one side of the building. Fire engines attended promptly and put out the fire in minutes, saving the building from serious damage.

Lead has been stripped from Sir Titus Salt's mausoleum for the third time in four months. This latest attack took place on Saturday night, 8 March.. More >>

The Yorkshire Wind Orchestra will be performing a family friendly afternoon Spring charity concert at The Victoria Hall, Saltaire on Sunday 6th April. More >>

This year’s Saltaire Festival is presenting a new play set in the “model village” of the 1860s, where the realities and loyalties were far more complex than previously suggested. We are looking for actors to fill the following roles: More >>

FAMILY EASTER EGG HUNT IN ROBERTS PARK, SATURDAY 22 MARCH

Free Cadbury's Easter eggs were given to children after they had successfully completed the hunt for clues scattered around Roberts Park. The word "Easter" was scrambled, so there was no cheating involved - you had to get the letters in the right boxes. At 12.30 ish the weather was almost blizzard conditions, but then the snow stopped, the sun came out and the fun could commence. Great fun was had by all.

A petition of nearly 500 signatures calling for a 20 mph speed limit through Saltaire Village was handed over to Bradford Council by Martyn Love, Shipley councillor for the Green Party. More >>

If you've been into Roberts Park recently you'll have seen how many trees have been felled. It's a shocking sight, though there is rhyme and reason behind it. Jane Travis of HTLA, the architectural consultants charged with restoration of Roberts Park if the bid to win lottery money is successful, explains what's happening and why. More >>

Roberts Park restoration plans and background information is now indexed.
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Mark Taylor-Batty of the Saltaire Village Society has compiled the facts of the Saltaire bypass propsal which signals disaster for Saltaire.
There's also useful info on Saltaire's World Heritage status and UNESCO. Follow this link >>

Dust off your singing voices and sing the Messiah. Bradford Festival Choral Society are hosting another popular Come and Sing event on Saturday 1st March 2008. The event, which is being held at the United Reformed Church in the heart of the famous Saltaire village, is open to singers of all ages and experience. More >>

An earthquake lasting 10 seconds and measuring 5.3 magnitude at its epicentre near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire was felt in Saltaire on 27 February just before 0100 GMT. Only very sound sleepers would have missed the deep rumbling as beds and wardrobes shook. An earthquake of magnitude five or thereabouts, will occur roughly every 10 to 20 years in the UK. The largest earthquake to strike the UK was about 60 miles off the east coast of England and had a magnitude of 6.1.

Bradford District has a growing population; this is anticipated to grow by 109,700 to 594,300 by 2029.  The Council and its partners need to plan for this growth in terms of providing homes, jobs, healthcare, education, shops and open spaces to cater for the needs of this growing population. If you have an interest in shaping the future planning of the district, you are invited to attend one of the following “Special Neighbourhood Forums”  to discuss the issues and give us your views. You can book on-line >>

Starts: Tuesday 19th February Victoria Hall in Saltaire at 7.30pm and then on a weekly basis. Friendly support and advice on how to get into the BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE! No membership fee, free introduction. More >>

What else is on at Victoria Hall? >>

THE NORTH LODGE IS NEARLY READY
The North Lodge at the Gilstead end of Milners Field is well on its way to be put up for rent by its owners The Hartley Property Trust some time in early February 2008, writes Peter Bottomley. More >>