This years Tour De Yorkshire is coming through East Keswick, Bardsey and East Rigton on Saturday 30th April. The womens race will be in the morning and the mens in the afternoon. Check http://letour.yorkshire.com/ for timings. The race will pass through East Rigton towards Bardsey and head along Keswick Lane before continuing up Rigton Bank (named Cote de Rigton Bank for the day)where there will be a line at the top where points can be won contributing to the King of the Mountains classification. The race will then continue along Holme Farm Lane towards Thorner/Scholes and Barwick

2pm to 5pm at All Hallows Church. Fun for all the family. Come and make dragons! Traditional English Afternoon Tea will be served.

OPEN AFTERNOON SAT.19TH MARCH 2016

Come and join us on SATURDAY 19th MARCH. From 12noon – 9pm at Bardsey Village Hall. Beers and ciders. By popular request-Prosecco Bar. Dance/to ‘THIS WAY IS UP’ from 6.30pm. By popular request – Prosecco Bar. £5 entry including commemorative glass,programme. In aid of the Village Hall Fund.

Bardsey W.I. are holding their annual Jumble Sale on Saturday 13th February in the Bardsey Village Hall. Start 1p.m. Admission 50p. Refreshments will be available in the Callister Hall.

If anyone has begun their Spring cleaning already and would like jumble collecting please contact Sue Bradford on 01937 572112

The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group have now completed an analysis of the data returned from residents and consultees and appropriate action in amending the Draft Plan may be found in the Neighbourhood Plan page and below:-

Draft Plan – analysis action and amendments required

In aid of the Village Hall Development Fund. 3 course supper, bar and dancing to Ceilidh Band. Admission by ticket only. £22 each from Alex 0113 2892689. 7pm Bardsey Village Hall.

Burns Night 2016 information flyer

We now have a vacancy on the Council. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, please write to our Clerk, June Gallant, 21 Rosecroft, East Keswick, giving brief details about yourself and stating what you think you could contribute to the work of the Council. Alternatively, telephone June on 01937 573365 for further details.

Saturday 24th October 6.30pm Village Hall. Fun evening with battery operated pigs.

1. Buy a pig for £3
2. Become a trainer (1 pig in each race) for £20
3. Sponsor a race for £50 – 2 free entries and advertising.

Ticket entry £10. Contact Rosie Stentiford 01937 572652 for more information

Bardsey Neighbourhood Plan—Update October 2015

In last month’s issue we were able to report with considerable relief that Leeds City Council had confirmed their intention to allow development of the strategic site at Headley Fields, and that the recently published Site Allocations Plan contained no changes in respect of Bardsey SHLAA sites.

This month it is with considerable dismay that we have to report that the landowner, Leeds University, subsequently informed LCC that it has decided to withdraw the site altogether and not after all bring it forward for development. This decision came as a bolt from the blue to all concerned.

The reason for this decision, and exactly what implications it has, is yet to be determined. We doubt even LCC are clear as yet. We do know that LCC continue to make representations to Leeds University in an attempt to resolve whatever issues have arisen, and to bring Headley Fields back into the process.

LCC Statement of 22nd Sept 2015 on Headley Hall development

Unfortunately it does mean that for now the climate of uncertainty is once again reinstated, with the possibility that the villages will after all be targeted for volume housing development. We will keep you informed.

In the meantime it is very important that LCC’s current public consultation on the Site Allocations Plan receives a conclusive response from residents. Both our LCC Ward Councillors and your Steering Committee are reviewing how best to inform everyone about the issues, the key points, and about how to take part. Unfortunately there is insufficient time or space within this report to include it all here.

Please therefore keep an eye on our web site (www.bardseyvillage.org), and watch for a possible mail shot. The next two meetings of the Steering Committee will take place on Wednesday 21st October and Wednesday 18th November, at the Village Hall.