Bilton News – November 15
Harrogate Congestion Study: is now available. The idea of a relief road is still on the table. A link to it from Bilton Lane has been removed. This will be a huge relief to most people in the community but there are many who will still be concerned about the possibility of a new road separating BIlton from its open space and thus reducing their quality of life. Of more concern to the wider Harrogate community could be that those who have had time to study the 243 page document mainly say that it does not properly address the subject of the Study, that is to put forward suggestions that would realistically ease the congestion; and that there is still insufficient information for the public to make an informed choice at any forthcoming consultation. This will, no doubt, be a hot topic over the coming months.
Library this week: tomorrow, Friday, November 16 is the local history drop in session 10am-noon, free; in the afternoon the Scrabble Club starts at 2pm, admission £1 towards library running costs. Tuesday, November 20 Storytime for pre-school age children 10am, free. Friday, November 23 Family History Drop in Session 2-4pm, free, just pay for any printing. Throughout November is a display of artwork by the U3a painting group, a picture book quiz with a chance to win a prize, and a small display courtesy of Bilton Historical Society on the story of a First World War soldier from Bilton. The Library is on Woodfield Road on the same site as the school and Children’s Centre.
Tagg House Ladies: tomorrow, Friday, November 16 it is the Annual General Meeting followed by a quiz. This is a god opportunity to find out more about this long established group. Visitors welcome. Admission £1.50 includes tea and biscuits.
Autumn Fair: on Saturday, November 17 at Dene Park Community Centre 10am-12.30pm.There will be a raffle, DVDs, books, cakes, toys, bric-a-brac and a tombola. Admission 50p, accompanied children free. This includes tea or coffee and a biscuit. The 2a bus stops at the door. All welcome.
Bilton Conservation Group: the AGM takes place on Saturday, November 17 at Bilton Community Centre, 2pm. This will be followed by a presentation by Keith Wilkinson “Harrogate and Bilton September 1914”. There will be a raffle and 2019 calendars should be on sale. The original lino cut of a brown hare seen off Milner Lane, which adorns the sleeve of Rob Cowen’s celebrated book “Common Ground”, has been generously donated to Bilton Conservation Group by Rob, who lives locally. It will be auctioned at the AGM. Admission free for members. Non-members are welcome to join at the door, £2.50.
Services at St John’s: on Sunday, November 18 Holy Communion is at 8am and a healing service at 10am. At St Luke’s there will be contemplative Holy Communion at 10.30am and Cafe Church at 4.30pm. Next week morning prayer is on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9-9.30am. On Wednesday, November 21 Holy Communion takes place at 10.30am.
Monday Sew-cial: at Bilton Grange United Reformed Church. This is a new group bringing the community together in conversation and craft on the first and third Mondays of each month. The next meeting is on November 19, 10.30am-noon. Beginners, experts, learners or just talkers and drinkers are welcome to go along. The church is at the junction of Woodfield Road and Skipton Road.
Bilton Men’s Forum: on Tuesday, November 20 at Bilton Community Centre, 48 Bilton Lane, Debbie from the Co-op will talk about tax care and toy boys. The talk starts at 2.30pm but don’t go too late for the cup of tea which is served from 2pm.
Zumba: new at Bilton Health and Wellbeing Hub on Bilton Lane on Tuesdays, 6.15-7.15pm. £5 per class. To find out more telephone Jo on 07768 732498
Bilton WI: holds its AGM on Wednesday, November 21 at BIlton Community Centre, 7.30pm to be followed by “Dine with a Jacket” and quiz. For further information telephone 01423 564978
Coffee morning: at Bilton and Woodfield Community Library on Saturday, November 24, 10.30am-noon. Special guests are the Crafty Ladies, the local group making wonderful craft items which they sell for charity. The charities being supported are Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Harrogate Heart Support Group. For sale will be Christmas tree ornaments, beaded key ring charms, more than likely knitted toys and dolls clothes, children’s knitwear including Arran jumpers, hats and gloves; and, hopefully, hand crafted Christmas cards. The computer help desk for anyone experiencing problems with a laptop or ipad will also be open. All welcome.
Christmas Fayre: after enjoying coffee at the Library take the short walk up Woodfield Road to Bilton Grange United Reformed Church for a light lunch which can be enjoyed at the Christmas Fayre, also on Saturday, November 24, from 11am. There will be lots of stalls including cakes, books, Christmas goods, games and more.
Brigantes Lacemaker: it is the AGM on Saturday, November 24 at Bilton Community Centre. To find out more email buzzvicky1@outlooki.com
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