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Subject: Burley Bridge. - by: Bradwan

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:29:37 +0100

I'm not IMOR, at least not yet, but as he would say: write to the Yorkshire Post saying what you have said here. If you want to be ultra fair about it, write to Wadd first and tell him you found his reply arrogant, and that you will be saying so in a letter to the YP.

Subject: Choices choices. - by: Bradwan

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:57:36 +0100

You could have had a fair curry and a splendid show at the Cross Keys in Skipton on the night, but the chance has gone. I did not trust anything Winner said, even before the second funniest ever VIZ strip. The one that finishes with the French chef shouting "Zhut alors! Doz the marn dink I em made owt ov spenk!?"

Subject: For Sale - Wooden climbing frame - by: mcnab

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:41:27 +0100

It's a Villiers engine, two stroke with a brass exposed flywheel.

Subject: The Wheatley - by: nipper

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:46:29 +0100

I agree with deepblue, nice food & surroundings but disorganised. We waited a while for our food, which was nice but we did notice people were waiting ages & a few complaining punters. It seemed the kitchen & waiting staff were not communicating. A waitress did go round checking which tables had actually had their food. Very Busy at the bar mr nipper's starter was going cold whilst he was waiting to be served at the bar. No drinks forthcoming for ages, we had to choose 3 different bottles of wine to get 1 that was chilled. Would go back when it has settled down & maybe have more staff on!

Subject: Cast Iron Garden Furniture - by: Imor

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:08:04 +0100

I'm trying to locate early designs of Cast Iron Garden Furniture. Do any of you in the building/wood working areas know where I might find some?

Subject: Crime in the woods ? - by: Imor

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:59:23 +0100

King Cogidubnus wrote: Not quite, but nearly. Utter pillock. I don't think your reply was quite strong enough, KC. However woza would not be pleased if I posted how many feel.

Subject: New Metal Fabrication Business Opened In Addingham - by: Imor

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:33:26 +0100

Do you make accessories duck houses by chance? :)

Subject: Does anybody know... - by: Oggit

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:01:57 +0100

Thanks, Nipper, and welcome aboard. :)

Subject: Anyone remember me?! - by: Elvis_Himselvis

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:58:28 +0100

Bradwan wrote: or that one where you shot asteroids erm... that would be 'Asteroids' then.

Subject: WARNING !!! - by: mcnab

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:03:41 +0100

Same thing happened to me, I typed the number into whocallsme and it came up as a firm claiming to chase debts for BT. When they rang me claiming I owed money to BT I asked for my BT account number as verification they were BT and the person became quite stroppy and ended the call.

Subject: Museums. Good, bad or something different. - by: Imor

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:00:51 +0100

Yorkshiresoul wrote: The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is pretty cool. Ilkley College used to be the Northern Annex of the South Kensington School of Art. I'm surprised they don't include cup and ring stones along with the modern sculptures.

Subject: The Grove - by: Jasper

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:19:50 +0100

I'm pretty sure that The Grove has not been acquired by a local branch of the Temperance League so some chancer must be bankrolling a pretty sizeable gamble. There will be plenty of watchful eyes awaiting the appearance of that licensing application notice, possibly including She Who Sells Shoes at Schuberts Shoe Shop? How about having to recite that for a purchase requirement? Anyone 'shelling shoes' after a couple of drinks to be denied any more alcohol?

Subject: Slow Parcel Delivery - by: Imor

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:01:10 +0100

Had a large, but light weight, parcel posted to me from Downham Market after my last post on this subject. Still waiting. :( It was first class post too.

Subject: Curry, Kipling & Skipton 6th Jul - by: Bradwan

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:57:24 +0100

No. I'm still set to do National Poetry Day in Ilkley on 8th Oct, with maybe a Pie & Priestley on 13th Sept. I wanted to celebrate Rudyard Kipling's dad and I did this show in a rush when I discovered he was born on 6th July. I decided to do it in Skipton because Rudyard's parents may have had their honeymoon in Skipton, his grandparents retired there, and their tombstone has just been cleared. The graveyard is locked and not yet 'made safe' but you can get in if you sign a waiver. One aim of the show is to encourage people to visit the graveyard so the council have more justification to open the yard properly. If woza does microsites for groups and organisations then I will do one for The Ilkley Uncut Fringe , and advertise anything anyone puts on during the Literature Festival. If enough people did something I might even think about forming an unincorporated association so money could be raised for a future.

Subject: World's Worst Busker? - by: JoJoBean

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:41:45 +0100

I love the violin guy haha I remember he always used to be there when I was little B)

Subject: Router Tips - by: woza

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:45:06 +0100

The new BT routers are OK, however I've had problems configuring the wireless on some of them. I've found the key they print on the bottom of the router is wrong so you have to go into the admin screen and change it. Most routers are fine for general home use. Most people will get a router from the ISP and you just plug it in and off you go (in theory). I just like the Netgear's becuase of the easy setup. Basically what I'm say is if you have a router from the ISP there should be no need to go and buy a Netgear, unless you have a specific reason too; old one breaks, upgrade to pre-n wireless, etc.

Subject: Ivan Man - by: eileenb

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:44:23 +0100

Sorry to pass on the sad news. Ivan Man. passed away on wednesday at Airedale hospital. there should be a notice in the gazette,but this is just in case there isn't. Funeral..Monday 6th july . 11.oo Rawdon crematorium

Subject: Yorkshire Stone For Sale - by: woza

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:41:15 +0100

I did. Just replied to you.

Subject: Askwith hit by tidal wave - by: RubyStar

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:28:59 +0100

http://www.astro.princeton.edu/~frei/Gcat_htm/Uguide/white.gif

Subject: EASTMOOR, Ben Rhydding Rd. - by: Imor

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:19:37 +0100

Jasper wrote: Imor wrote:Have found a photograph of it. Will try and get it on line when next in civilisation - Otley. Very funny , IMOR. You were teasing, of course! :P Actually no. Was being serious for once. However the pic I have of Eastmoor is not the same house as these two. Do we have two Eastmoor in the same way we have two Westwood Lodges, one wonders?

Subject: Deposits v Landfill. - by: Imor

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:33:50 +0100

Eliza Day wrote: A few years ago Mr Eliza and myself did some trekking in Nepal. Bottles of coca cola, and suchlike, to satisfy the needs of thirsty travellers, are carried up the mountains in raffia backets strapped round the head of some flip flop wearing elderly lady and then the empties are carried back down the mountain in a similar fashion. The glass in these bottles had been reused that many times that it had become completely translucent with all the wear and tear. If they can do it there, surely they can do it here. I remember taking bottles back to our local shop for a deposit when I was a child, in the late seventies, early eighties. Dunno when it went out of fashion. Perhaps we should lobby what's left of a government into using what little bit of mutual common sense they have to bring back deposits on bottles etc.

Subject: Mid Summer's Eve in Ilkley - by: Imor

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:36:00 +0100

Bradwan wrote: IMOR pm'ed to say he should be there just before noon. The pie was not up to the mark so I wont be taking it to Skipton and should be at White Wells. Good to see you, eventually, though sorry couldn'y make White Wells. However twas a good pint at Bar t'at, and met a guy I haven't seen in nr forty years. Must stay clear of that strawberry ale though. :) :S :) Wonder if any of the gang are heading for Skipton on the 6th July? Bradwan will explain.

Subject: Midland - by: mcnab

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:01:33 +0100

Midland improvements: 1. I would remove the lower etched obscure panes of glass from the windows potential punters can see in and existing ones can watch the world go by.

Subject: house wanted to rent - by: harvey spicer

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:36:10 +0100

ive spoken to agents and the problem is they all say the same thing , that no one will let in advance for a short term,less than 6 months come the time someone with an empty let may well take a 2 month tennant , but they wont do it in advance in case someone comes along who wants the minimum 6 months. i have a few other house my self but i am hoping they will be sold by then, if not they could rent one of those, but its not a garauntee , and they need to know they are going to have somehwere.

Subject: What's it all about? - by: Bobefax

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:43:26 +0100

King Cogidubnus wrote: My firm used to be involved in this kind of thing - a total waste of time. Mainly seems to involve trying to flog your business services to other members of the chapter. Horrid stuff - avoid. But it's not pyramid marketing at least. KC, like all things you have to evaluate and see if it fits your busines.. some businesses it works for and other it does not.. Also... it is a set formula, it 'works' but again it depends on lots of factors including the others, your market etc. etc. and because like lots of things american in origin, so it isnt the normal sit around an moan like most meetings... mcnab wrote: Ironic considering they make a big thing about join before someone else from your sector does, because there's no duplication! Again part of the americism of the system... Don't get me wrong I am not defending BNI or trying to make people join, just givin my point of view... Has worked for us so far.... and was a differant way to market for us..

Subject: Kipling Ilkley - by: Bradwan

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:31:04 +0100

The next show will be in Skipton, the town Rudyard Kipling's grandparents retired to, where his parents reputedly had their honeymoon, on the birthday of his extraordinary, Pickering born, father, John Lockwood Kipling. Kipling, Curry & Yorkshire A new show about Rudyard Kipling and his roots 7.30 pm. Monday 6th July, Cross Keys Inn (http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/24/24086/Cross_Keys_Inn/Skipton), Otley Road, Skipton. Tickets £11 inc p&p from the Kipling & Curry site (http://kipling.bradwan.co.uk/page.php?page=home), or £10 from the venue.

Subject: The Best.....in town - by: Imor

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:59:34 +0100

Bradwan wrote: Hannah? Still can't remember the name of the shop though. On the other charity shops I reckon the Oxfam is very good for books, though prices are on the high side. and the one near ex-Woolies is the best price and variety. Wrinkies ok. St Gemma's Hospice shop, Bradwan.

Subject: Hand over your iced buns!! - by: Imor

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:51:18 +0100

Jasper wrote: .... armed raid on Hardakers bakery in Horsforth Town Street. Not surprising really, you normally have to queue far too long there. Must be good buns 'cos I can't remember anyone doing same in that transport cafe on The Grove. Too many fat rascals and not enough couch potatoes. ;)

Subject: Travellers rest. - by: Imor

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:17:47 +0100

All gone quiet, hasn't it! Methinks that fence is another city dwellers eysore forced on rural communities. :(

Subject: Oh Deer! - by: Imor

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:03:55 +0100

Bradwan wrote: Has anyone said what kind of deer it was? I would guess roe but I cannot tell the size and it could be a young fallow deer, a big herd of them were laying right by the railway the Bradford side of Keighley a few months ago. The drive obviously stopped when he saw them, then went slowly past. One of the deer was resting its chin on the lowest strand of the wire fence and watched us crawl by. There is a good description of all 6 British types at the British Deer Society (http://www.bds.org.uk/species.html) What about Moose http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/15925 ? ;)

Subject: The Wheatley - by: BertieWooster

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:01:19 +0100

They have a twitter feed too. June 26th is opening http://twitter.com/TheWheatleyArms

Subject: Photographer - by: Elvis_Himselvis

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:51:57 +0100

JoJoBean wrote: Here's a selection of my pictures http://www.flickr.com/photos/7575161@N03/sets/72157619449367940/ I'd apreciate any feedback, good or bad :) Some great shots, particularly the kids and the macro photography. The endless puppies aren't really my thing though. You definitely have an eye for photography.

Subject: The return of the Suburban Style Bar? - by: rufus

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:41:22 +0100

Looks like its going ahead there`s a big sign over the door today, ive been to the one in Baildon and thought it was fine.

Subject: Pubwatch - by: Yorkshiresoul

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:33:35 +0100

I'll drink to that !

Subject: Cassette Tapes - by: JoJoBean

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:12:28 +0100

I asked this in the Shout Box and Dizzy Doris responded and said she had some I could have, which I am very greatful for. I do however need to have some by tomorrow at the latest for this particular project as it is to make a gift for my Girlfriend's birthday which is on Friday, but I'm going to see her on Thursday so am hoping to get it all done tomorrow. Soooo, just incase DD doesn't log in before then I need a back up plan. Does anyone have any old cassettes they no longer need that I could pick up tonight or tomorrow morning? It doesn't matter what's on them or anything as they will be being painted. If not I guess I'll go buy some from a charity shop or something. :) Thankies

Subject: Rag 'n' bone! - by: mrmoosehead

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:52:20 +0100

One half was nicked from our drive, a radiator went missing another time, and the old metal bath. No idea about racket. Didn't hear it.

Subject: Climbing stuff - by: mrmoosehead

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:59:28 +0100

Anyone got a pair of climbing boots (size 10) and/or a harness I could borrow this evening?

Subject: Painters in? - by: Elvis_Himselvis

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:19:43 +0100

Adrian Hague & Co. in Addingham has done quite a few bits for us over the years. Always seems to do a good job.

Subject: Ilkley web site gets bucket load of cash! - by: mrmoosehead

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:26:21 +0100

Well, that £8,800 didn't feed the meter for long, the site is down at the moment - :)

Subject: Old maps - by: mrmoosehead

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:25:44 +0100

Ta chaps.

Subject: Where's Lucy Lamb??? - by: Imor

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:11:59 +0100

Moor Mum wrote: Thank you for your help. Lucy Lamb has been found!!! she had been hidden under the kitchen table after all that! Thanks for all your suggestions. MM Ah the memories of driving my parents nuts 'cos Harry wasn't where he should be. Harry being an ancient tortoise. Only we'd forgotten he was being looked after by a neighbour.

Subject: Barren strip of land west of town - by: mcnab

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:21:38 +0100

word is; the owner wants to build something on it, but it's green belt. The Parish council want him to tidy it up. Mexican standoff situation. he must be a wuss because it's fairly tidy already, I'd put some [strike]scrap[/strike]classic cars on there just to jolly things along. It is part of the railway embankment and there some lovely BIG pieces of stone on there. Anyone know where the navie camps were when the railway was built through Ilkley?

Subject: Hairdresser - by: Moor Mum

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:50:24 +0100

RubyStar wrote: Hmm - maybe they do the usual hairdresser thing of being closed on Mondays, but they should have been open today. Worth trying again, as their prices are pretty reasonable. They also have a really nice upstairs beauty salon thing - they do nails, facials and eyebrows etc - and Amelia (the girl who works up there) is really sweet. Hope you get through and get something sorted :-) Hi I went to Shine and a blond guy did my hair. It looked great. Thanks! MM

Subject: Well I never. - by: dripster

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:06:07 +0100

In terms of recently, some of Damned United and the Red Riding Trilogy (not technically films but as near as makes no difference) was shot in Bradford. Before that there was LA without a Map, etc. Plus it's not all about film production, the city does have three films festivals a year. And has produced some good talent that have gone on to be very successful in film and media. Should be a good chance to attract people to the area. But I have to declare an interest as I was involved in the bid. As a volunteer I hasn't to add! Ian

Subject: Here we go again - by: RubyStar

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:34:12 +0100

baldybogey wrote: Well they certainly struck flamable substance when digging in Silsden last time... http://www.ilkley-more.com/images/fbfiles/images/Kirgate_Silsden.jpg No, no, no - that's just what was left after Doc and Marty hit 88mph in the DeLorean.

Subject: planning? - by: Imor

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:27:50 +0100

hoveboy wrote: Me thinks otherwise IMOR :) There is an historic and established public right of way over the land. Without express permissions from the Secretary of State to the contrary, not even the Lord of the Manor can deny you or I access!! I know this as my mum, who lives over Halifax way, had the very same issue last year with a developer wanting to build on land next to her property, which had much the same historic usage of pathways over unadopted land. That was the reply from my solicitors. Which are we talking about, hoveboy, The Grove or Castle Road re - There is an historic and established public right of way over the land. If it is the latter that is what concerns me. As said before there is a bridle path along it's length and blocking much of it off could have repercussions elsewhere.

Subject: Naming competetion - by: Imor

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:52:18 +0100

Given it is to be a hostelry for the imbibing of alcoholic beverages perhaps it should be name The Walking Bus or maybe The Crawling Bus.

Subject: A Mucky Little Hole - by: Imor

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:20:53 +0100

mcnab wrote: Do we think it is Ilkley residents who risk a £1000 fine by fly tipping by the river when there is a user friendly waste disosal site free to all residents in the centre of town and green bags are free to all? That notion is ridiculous. Ridiculous is it? I suggest those who think it's ridiculous have a walk along Footpath 26, beside Ilkley Moor, and see where local residents tip their garden rubbish. Not in their gardens for many. If I could get the picture gallery to work I'd show you what goes where it shouldn't. Some of our members know Saint Margarets Park in Ilkley. I suggest, when they've time, they have a look at what loca residents have tipped under the bushes. That wasn't your scallie, pickie or thieving scutters. If any of you live on the north bank of the valley Coppy Wood, Hudson Wood and Stubham Woods are favourite spots for folk to tip more garden and allied rubbish.

Subject: Interesting features on the moor - by: Imor

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:11:58 +0100

Emil wrote: Thanks, Imor. I've just looked at their website and realise that I know the secretary. I'll have a word with her next time I see her. You might find something of interest on this too. http://bigbathduck.blogspot.com/ It's early days at the mo but have more info coming through shortly.

Subject: I love (living in) Ilkley because... - by: Imor

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:54:17 +0100

stephenmm7 wrote: The countryside, the restaurants, Ilkley Literature Festival & the Ilkley Playhouse! Don't forget Ilkley's Millennium Green - Darwin Gardens Millennium Green - http://p1.countryside.gov.uk/LAR/Recreation/MG/Index.asp - for those who don't know where it is and why. Ilkley's small shops, what's left of them, White Wells, The Panorama Stone, Horse riding, the Pinfold and Aunt Ethel's plum duff. ;)