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Yew Tree Inn and possible Co-op store at Bradford Road – still a cause for concern to residents

July 20, 2018
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What we believe is the imminent sale of the Yew Tree Inn for the development of housing is a major concern to residents. Rumours sway between the demolition of the old building to it having a preservation order attached to…

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New history book featuring Shelf

July 20, 2018
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‘The Early History of Shelf: A West Yorkshire Village before 1700’ published by the author, Ben Stables. Price £5 per copy. Only 100 printed – 102 page A5 Never before seen research to explain the development of Shelf until 1700. In its early history…

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WARD FORUM MEETING

May 29, 2018
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Join us at the next Northowram and Shelf Ward Forum meeting. WEDNESDAY 6th JUNE 2018. 5.30pm FOR 6pm START AT SALTERLEE PRIMARY SCHOOL, SHIBDEN, HX3 7AH. A chance to discuss any issues that are of concern to you, or if you…

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Heywood Churchyard – Stories from the Grave

May 19, 2018
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For once the Northowram Historical Society was blessed with a bright warm evening for its walk and talk around Heywood United Reform church graveyard which took place on Thursday 18th May 2018. Alan Rushworth was the walk leader who had…

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Holiday Memories from the Past – An illustrated talk by Chris Helme

May 18, 2018
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The next Northowram Historical Society Event will take place at Northowram Methodist Church, The Green, Northowram, 21st June 2018. This will be a presentation by one of our local speakers who has given entertaining talks in the past, Chris Helme. Featuring memories of…

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Notes for Ward Forum meeting – Wednesday 28th March 2018

March 29, 2018
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A well attended meeting with a good representation from Northowram and Shelf residents. Held at NorthowramCommunity Sports and Activity Club, Westercroft Lane. The first item on the agenda was a police update which outlined the rise in burglary of buildings…

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Historical Society Photographic Exhibition

January 31, 2018
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Join the Northowram Historical Society at Northowram Methodist Church, Northowram Green, from 11am to 4pm on Saturday 17th March. There will be an exhibition of a large part of the images from the photographic collection together with some special artefacts…

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Northowram Scarecrow Event

January 30, 2018
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Look out for the next Northowram Scarecrow Event, the seventh in its history. Due to take place on the May Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th and Monday 7th May. Details of the event can be found on…

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New Heywood Church History Book For Sale Now

January 29, 2018
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This new booklet is an updated re-print from an earlier history of Heywood United Reform Church, Northowram, written by Leslie Brayshaw. The original text was written to commemorate the erection of Oliver Heywood’s original Chapel building in 1688 and published…