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Where Church and Community meet together

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JOIN US ON OUR JOURNEY OF FAITH ATANY OF THE SERVICES.EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

ST. MALACHY’S CHURCH

Times of Sunday Masses at St Malachy’s:Saturday (Vigil Mass) at 6.30 pm and

Sunday Mass at 9 amConfessions at St Malachy’s (Sacrament of Reconciliation)

Saturday: No Morning ConfessionEvening 5.30 pm to 6.15 pm

Mixenden & Illingworth Parish: Holy Nativity ChurchSundays at 10.00 am

All Age Eucharist, everyone welcome.Tuesday Eucharist :

9.30 am St Mary's Community Shop, Turner Ave. South11 am Holy Nativity Church, Mixenden

PREACHERS AT ILLINGWORTH MOOR DURINGTHE MONTH OF APRIL:

2nd April 10.30 am Miss Caroline Holt Parade

9th April 10.30 am Rev Paul Welch Baptism

16th April 10.30 am Rev Paul Welch Easter/Communion

23rd April 10.30 am Mr Stuart Brook

30th April 10.30 am Dr Eilidh Gunson/Mrs Janet Revill

MOUNT ZION METHODIST CHURCH, PER LANE,OGDEN

2.45 pm Rev Paul Welch Easter Sunday Service

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MESSAGE FROM OUR MINISTERI have recently been away for a week on a course at Cliff Collegewhich is in the Derbyshire Peak District. It has lovelysurroundings to be away studying and learning new things. Itis a place that is refreshing and life-giving. One of the subjectswe looked at was winning and losing in sport.One of the phrases I came across while on my course was,‘redeeming our communities and shared spaces’. To some ofyou reading this, you might think, ‘well what does that mean?’Basically, it means being involved in our local communitieswhere we have a positive, life giving presence in thosecommunities. For so long, many of our communities seem tobe places of desolation, hopelessness and loss, due to the lackof investment in them. Not just financial investment, but humaninvestment too. For a community to live, thrive and grow itneeds investment in that community from those who exist withinit.As we approach Easter we are reminded of the desolation,helplessness and insecurity of those followers of Jesus who havejust seen him crucified. I wonder, if you were one of thosedisciples how would you be feeling at that moment? In termsof winning and losing, perhaps you might feel a deep sense ofloss and great bereavement. Now contrast that feeling with howyou might feel if you witnessed seeing Jesus alive after EasterSunday. When Jesus rises from the grave, there is a great senseof winning and victory. Would you still feel loss? I expect thatthe feeling would be the opposite to the feeling that was felt onGood Friday. When we personally invest life back into ourcommunities, we begin to see hope and a brighter future withendless possibilities. This is what we mean by ‘redeeming ourcommunities’ we are replacing death and decay with life. Weall have a choice to be life givers to our communities by investingin them and so redeeming them, just as in the same way Jesushas redeemed us and given us life in all of it’s fullness.Happy Easter.

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LOCAL HISTORYThis month we conclude the story of the Wadsworth Moor Killing

in 1858 when the Victim was Bethel Parkinson.We left the story last month with Shepherd inviting Parkinson to give him some

money for speculation from which a “rare profit could be made”. Parkinson setoff with Shepherd with £2 10 shillings.

During the day, Parkinson and Shepherd were seen together at various locationsbetween Bradshaw, Ovenden and Cold Edge, as they trudged towards WadsworthMoor. After they had crossed the ridge above Luddenden Dean, no-one apparentlysaw Parkinson alive again, apart from his killer.That night, a man resembling Shepherd was seen hurrying from the direction ofWadsworth Moor to Luddendenfoot Railway Station, where he bought a secondclass ticket for Halifax, boarding the 7.42 train.Arriving at his destination, Shepherd hailed a cab, and was driven up Horton Street,asking the driver to avoid the more public streets. He was set down at 22 St James’sRoad, which was then in use as a brothel. Inside he found two girls of easy virtue,who noticed he had blood on his clothes; but allowed him to stay the night; he seemedto have quite a bit of money with him. The next day, he went back to the Ovendenarea.Meanwhile, farmer William Shackleton had discovered a strange-looking object inone of his fields, near Commons Farm, above Chiserley. On examination, this provedto be a dead body. He alerted the Parish Constable, who then contacted the Policeat Hebden Bridge. Conveyed to the “Hare and Hounds” Inn at Old Town, the bodywas identified by the deceased’s father; and at the inquest which followed, it cameto light that Bethel Parkinson had last been seen in the company of “a friend” calledJoseph Shepherd, from Holdsworth.Although detective work in those days was basic, in this case the Police had a clearsuspect, whom they wanted to interview as soon as possible. A warrant was issuedfor Shepherd’s arrest, and the police exerted themselves in order to capture him, buthe initially proved elusive. A couple of nights later, however, Sergeant Thompsonof Halifax Borough Police was taken aback at seeing Shepherd himself enter thePolice Station in Westgate, and, with an innocent air, ask if it were true thatSuperintendent Spiers wanted him. Sergeant Thompson took care Shepherd couldnot leave the premises, detaining him until the arrival of Superintendent Pearson ofHalifax, who, in turn, handed him over to Superintendent Spiers of the West RidingConstabulary, for the murder had taken place in the county area. This is a notableexample of co-operation between the two local Forces, both of which were then intheir infancy.Appearing before the magistrates, Shepherd denied the offence with which he wasaccused. He was remanded, to appear at York Assizes on March 15th.

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Meanwhile, the funeral of Bethel Parkinson took place at Mount Zion Chapel. Histomb may still be seen in the chapel yard there today.At his York trial, the accused was described by the Halifax “Courier” as follows:“Shepherd is about 22 years of age and married. His place of abode is at Holdsworth,in Ovenden, a little more that 2 miles from the farm of the murdered man. He isshort and somewhat thin, notwithstanding which he seems active and vigorous.Shepherd is the son of a furniture broker, Robert Shepherd, alias Bob o’ the Cloggersof Holdsworth, Ovenden and formerly of the Old Workhouse of the same township.He is one of a numerous family. Shepherd the prisoner is very well known inHalifax. He has been in the service of 2 or 3 gentlemen in the town as a groom, andwas subsequently hired as a cab-man.”During his trial, Shepherd never seemed to realise the gravity of his position,appearing quite calm. But the witnesses - including the two Halifax prostitutes -all gave evidence against the accused, which seemed damning. His counsel didwhat he could for his client, but the evidence was impossible for him to break down,and his closing speech was unavailing. The jury were in no doubt, and after fifty-fiveminutes brought in a verdict of wilful murder. The following day, Shepherd wascondemned to death, and then placed in the condemned cell at York Castle, a large,stone room with sleeping quarters adjoining.Twice, the vicar of Halifax, Archdeacon Musgrave, visited Shepherd in his cell atYork, with the object of bringing home to him the gravity of his crime; but hisministrations were of no avail. At least twice the condemned man was visited byhis father, and by his wife, but he showed little emotion or distress, and repeatedhis protestation that he was innocent of the crime, and his general attitude wasdescribed as callous and casual.The final act in Shepherd’s life took place at York Castle on 3rd April 1858. Thatmorning, the Under-Sheriff, as was the custom, arrived at York Castle, demandingthe ‘body’ of the culprit. The Halifax “Guardian” recorded: “Shepherd was thensecurely pinioned, and the melancholy official procession was formed to escort himto the gallows. This was affixed upon the outer wall of the Castle, overlooking St.George’s Fields.” Rev James Parkes, a local Wesleyan minister, attended him tothe scaffold, and the final deed occurred at Noon - a public hanging, watched by10,000 people, including Parkinson’s father and widow. The body, having beensuspended until one o’clock, was cut down and buried within the precincts of theprison, in accordance with the sentence.Parkinson’s father, Samuel, who became a farmer, survived his son by many years.

Editor: I am very grateful to Local Historian, David C Glover, for allowingme to use this story which happened on our doorstep all those years ago.

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ILLINGWORTH MOOR METHODIST CHURCH

KITCHEN NEWSWe are blessed at Illingworth to have

so many volunteers who work every week to provide lunches for so many people on Fridays, and snacks on Mondays. The Cafe-Oasis on Mondays helps support the wonderful work of Bus-Oasis.

Fay King is our Cook and she opens the kitchen every Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 am to 1.30 pm.Fay is already extending the menu as demand is increasing.

Please let Fay know what you would like to see on the menu,and she will try and accommodate.

The Church Anniversary service at Illingworth Moor MethodistChurch was held at the end of February. We have now been in thecurrent Church for 12 years but the history of Illingworth Moor goesback into the 1800’s. “Hymns and Hers” Worship Group arrangedthe service and had lots of memorabilia around the hall for peopleto look at. Wyn Markham looked back from the 1950’s up to 1980and then Geoff Widdop spoke about the period from 1980 to thepresent day. Sharon Lawrance told us about all the activities whichwe were currently involved in and Alison Hillman spoke about wherewe might be in 20 years. We heard how the Church had developedand changed over a relatively short period of time and how itsoutreach continued today.Many thanks to all those who contributed to the success of theservice, especially Paul & Celia Markham and Alison Hillman whoworked extremely hard to put everything together and make it sucha memorable event.

PRACTICE CHAMPIONS FROM KEIGHLEY ROADSURGERY meet at Illingworth Moor Methodist Church

See below for information about the two Practice Health Championsgroups for the month of April:

THE REMINISCENCE GROUP WILL NOT MEET IN APRIL ASTHE MEETING WOULD HAVE BEEN ON EASTER MONDAY.

Their next meeting will be on Monday, 15th May at 2 pm

THE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP – COFFEE AND CHAT - WILLMEET ON TUESDAY, 18TH APRIL at 11 am

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CREW is a  local registered charity

“Aiming to Keep Calderdale Fit and Healthy”

We have exercise classes at Forest Cottage CommunityCentre every Tuesday and Thursday at 9.45 am

We have Walk-It Health Walks of 30- 120 minutes

Mondays at 11 am from Illingworth Moor Methodist Church30 mins Easy/Flat on 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th April

Mondays at 1 pm from Keighley Road Surgery 60-90 minsModerate on 10th and 24th April

Mondays at 1 pm from Beechwood Medical Centre, Ovenden60-90 mins Moderate on 3rd and 17th April

Fridays at 10 am from Illingworth Moor Methodist Church90-120 mins Moderate on 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th April

Walk leaders are Dennis Bootland,Christine Crompton,Christine Cox & Mike Barnett

All our information is on the website: www.crewheartsupport.co.uk

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY CROWN GREEN BOWLS?The beginning of April each year sees thestart of the Crown Green Bowling Season.Holmfield Bowling Club would welcome newplayers whether experienced or completenovices. For anyone interested in playingleague matches the Mens Veterans Over60s play on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Ladies matches areplayed on Friday afternoons. It’s a wonderful form of exercise – injust one game you could walk a mile. If you are interested or haveany questions please ring the Editor (number on the back page) andyour details will be passed to the Bowling Club or why not visit thebowling green which is in Beechwood Park on match days?

WILBUR & ORVILLE WRIGHT – THE FIRST MEN TO CONTROL FLIGHT

Wilbur Wright, the American aviation pioneer, was born 150 years ago thismonth, on 16th April 1867. Together with his brother Orville, he achieved thefirst powered, sustained and controlled plane flight on 14 December 1903.They could have made the flight the previous day, when conditions were good,but declined because it was a Sunday. Their interest in flying had originallybeen sparked when their father, a bishop in the Church of the United Brethrenin Christ, brought home a toy ‘helicopter’, based on a French invention, for histwo younger sons. They played with it until it broke, and then built their own.Wilbur, who was perhaps the driving force of the two, never married because“he did not have time for a wife and an airplane”. He died early, in 1912, wornout by business exertions, mainly surrounding patent controversies.The Wright brothers, who started out as bicycle builders, were among severalpeople in different countries trying to invent aeroplanes. Their first flight tookplace near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.Their fundamental breakthrough was the invention of a unique method ofcontrol which enabled the pilot to steer the aircraft effectively and to maintainits balance. This method remains standard on fixed-wing aircraft of all kindsand justifies the Wright brothers’ claim to have made powered flight possible.

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Below is the third in the serieshighlighting people who worktirelessly in the Church and localcommunity making things happenand improve things for all of us.This month Alison Hillman writesabout her work making music at Illingworth Moor MethodistChurch.

I've been lucky enough to be associated with the singing group atIllingworth Moor since 2001. Thanks to Geoff Widdop we are knownas "Hymns and Hers".I first came to Illingworth Moor with my late mother-in-law, initiallyto the Sunday services and then to the Good as New shop. Shehappened to 'get talking' - and before I knew it I had beenvolunteered as pianist to accompany the fledgling singing group.We started singing round the grand piano in the corner of the churchand, before long, were taking part in services and concerts roundthe area. We don't audition people - if you love singing praise andworship songs that's good enough for us.There are thousands of songs to discover out there - from DeepHarmony (Sweet is the work) a hymn tune composed in the early1900s by Handel Parker, the organist at Oxenhope - to modernfavourites like Cornerstone by Hillsong and My Lighthouse by RendCollective. We especially love the music of Stuart Townend, one ofthe leading worship songwriters of this generation: from “How Deepthe Father’s Love” to “In Christ Alone”, “The Power of the Cross” to“Beautiful Saviour”, his songs are sung in churches around the world.Sunday services at Illingworth Moor usually start with our 4 x 4 - athemed set of four songs put together by our guitarist David Hoyle.“Hymns and Hers” get around a bit - having sung in the Piece Hall,the Victoria Theatre (with Rob Frost and Paul Field), Halifax Minster,many churches in the Calderdale Methodist circuit and as far awayas North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. Our latest collaboration'Ignite' with Hal Clarkson from Hebden Bridge is an evening worshipand reflection session from Illingworth Moor streamed live on socialmedia. We'll be singing at the Great Community Get Together inmemory of Jo Cox on June 17th.Nowadays we have full band accompaniment with drums, guitars,piano, keyboard, and occasionally trumpet and flute thrown in.Feel free to come and join us on Thursday nights at Illingworth Moor(7.30 - 8.30 pm). Usually about 50% practice and 50% laughingand silly jokes.

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ST. MALACHY’S NEWS

ST. MALACHY’S NURSERYSt. Malachy’s School, Cousin Lane.

There is a place for your child so why not give your child thebest start? Apply for a place now and come and see what wehave to offer. Contact St. Malachy’s School on 01422 244628.

ST. MALACHY’S WALKS

If you would like to join us you will be mademost welcome. Walking boots and suitableclothing are essential. For more informationplease contact Philip or Pat at 01422 259761or e-mail us at [email protected]

ST. MALACHY’S CREDIT UNION

We can now see you at 26a Illingworth Road (former PennineHousing Office)

Thursdays 9.30 am to 1 pm; 5.15 pm to 6.45 pm; Fridays 9 am to 12 noon.

St Malachy’s Church Hall after 9 am Mass on Sundays andIllingworth Moor Methodist Church Fridays 11 am to 1 pm

CONFESSIONS AT ST MALACHY’S(SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION)

Saturday: No Morning ConfessionEvening 5.30 p.m to 6.15pm

FUND RAISING GROUP: We are collecting old gold. Haveyou any broken chains? Odd earrings? Rings without stones?Please donate your old jewellery for Church funds. Items can

be left in the box on the Paper Stall.

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The Parishes of Mixenden and Illingworth worship togetherat Holy Nativity Church, Sunny Bank Road, Mixenden, HX2 8RXwhere the Vicar is Rev. Robb Sutherland, Vicar of Mixenden &Illingworth. Family Communion every Sunday at 10 am.

Church contact list:Church wardens: Mrs M Henderson 01422 243596;Mrs S O'Brien 01422 248454 email [email protected]: Mrs H Roberts Luncheon Club: Mrs S O'BrienBeavers, Cubs and Scouts: David & Diane Capon 01422247295Baptisms: Mrs S Wiggins 01422 249642.For baptisms, funerals and weddings contact the churchwardens.The Charity shop at Turner Avenue South: Monday andTuesday 8.30 am - 12 noon. Bob and Pat Highley 01422248665.Old and new members from Illingworth are extended awarm welcome to join our worship and social activities

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

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Do you have some time to spare?Are you the perfect match for our elderly clients?

Are you kind, caring and empathetic?

Could you make a difference to someone’s life by being a companion?

We are looking for local people to help an individual in their own home, assisting them in a range of ways. This might include:

• Preparing a meal;• Light housekeeping;• Reminiscing together;• Running errands such as shopping, post office.

It doesn’t matter if you’re aged 18 or 80 – you’re never too old to care.

Hours are flexible so if you’re looking for something part time to fit around existing commitments, this may be a perfect opportunity for you.

Don’t worry about previous experience as we will provide you with lots of support and training.

You will be paid for the role between £7.85 - £18 per hour.

If you’d like any further information, ask a question (however silly it might sound!) then please give Lisa or James a call on 01422 292424 or 07824 901 310 or email [email protected]

Home Instead Senior Care (Calderdale & Spen Valley)14 – 16 Southgate, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0BW

Tel: 01422 292 424www.homeinstead.co.uk/calderdale

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SUDOKU EASY SUDOKU MODERATE

WORDSEARCHChrist is risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah! April brings us to Easter – thecrucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the triumphant highlight ofthe Christian year. As St Paul pointed out, unless Jesus really did rise again, ourfaith is useless, and we may as well forget any hope of heaven or eternal life.Passover bread wine body blood betrayalJerusalem Pilate Judas Gethsemane trial Marycrucifixion Soldiers cross nails vinegar templecurtain tomb angel stone risen gardener

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WHAT’S ON AT ILLINGWORTH MOOR

‘GOOD AS NEW SHOP’Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 am - 4 pm.Why not drop into our "Cosy Coffee Corner".

No need to buy! Just sit and watch the world go byin warm and pleasant surroundings. Enjoy a cuppa,read a magazine, or just relax.

CAFE-OASISMonday 11.30 am to 1.30 pm

Re-new/re-fresh/re-store. Sandwiches andsnacks, hot and cold drinks.

Working alongside Bus-Oasis.www.busoasis.org.uk

Email: [email protected]

BOYS’ BRIGADE - MONDAYSAnchor Boys: 5 - 7 years (6.15 pm - 7.30 pm)Junior Section: 8 - 10 years (6.30 pm - 8.30 pm)Company Section: 11 - 18 years (7.30 pm-9.30 pm)For more information please contactCaptain Andy: 07833910698

TUESDAY FELLOWSHIPThe Tuesday Fellowship meets on the first Tuesday in themonth at 2.30 pm when there is usually a guest speaker.

£1 includes tea and biscuits. Everyone is welcome.See elsewhere for the details of this month’s meeting.

GIRLS' BRIGADE - WEDNESDAYSExplorers: 5 - 7 years (5.30 pm - 7.15 pm)Juniors, Seniors & Brigaders: 8 -18 years

(6.45 pm - 8.30 pm) For more information please contact

Captain Andrea: 01422 249794

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THURSDAY’S YOUNG AT HEART GROUPMeet at Illingworth Moor at 2 pm. For more information

contact Hazel Roberts on 01422 242374

HYMNS & HERS (Choir Practice)Thursdays 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. We get together to worship Godthrough modern and not-so-modern music. You don't need to

be an accomplished singer, just enjoy the music.

FRIDAYSLunches are available on Fridays from 12 noon (termtime only). The cost will be ‘up to £3’ depending on

menu, followed by bingo, raffle etc if you wish.

SHOPPERS ‘20 MINUTES’ SERVICEFirst Friday of each month with Rev Paul at 11.40 am

CREDIT UNION with St Malachy'sAt Illingworth Moor every Friday from 11 am - 1 pm. Wantto save as little as 50p a week? This helps to get you into thesavings habit. If you have problems with big moneyinstitutions, the Credit Union can help you start from whereyou are right now.

MESSY CHURCHHeld on the first Friday in the month (termtime only) for children from 3 pm to 4.30 pm -games, songs, films, tea etc. Led by Rev. Paul

SUNDAYSSunday Worship & Sunday School at 10.30 am

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US AT ANYOR ALL OF THE ADVERTISED EVENTS.

For more details please contact:Rev Paul on 01422 244418

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ANSWERS SUDOKU EASY SUDOKU MODERATE

WORDSEARCH

Helena Whitbread, Historian and Editor of the Anne ListerDiaries, will be talking about Anne Lister (1791-1840) ofShibden Hall on Monday, 24th April at 2.15 pm at St.Andrew’s Methodist Church on Huddersfield Road. The costis £5 and will include Afternoon Tea. This is a fundraisingevent for the refurbishment of St. Andrew’s Church.Everyone welcome.

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THE TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP

At the March Tuesday Fellowship the speaker was David Caulfieldwho showed slides of the cruise he and his wife, Brenda, took fromHull to the Norwegian Fjords. Mrs Winifred Carr presided and alsothanked David for his most interesting presentation.The speaker at the April Fellowship meeting on Tuesday, 4th Aprilwill be Dr John Hargreaves whose topic will be “Yorkshire HistoryMakers”. Everyone very welcome to attend.

EASTER EGGS ARE LOSINGTHEIR ‘EASTER’

Next time you are out shopping, have a lookat the Easter Eggs on sale. How many ofthem actually mention Easter? It seems thatmany of the best known brands have quietlydropped any reference to the Christianfestival, and now sell Easter productslabelled simply as ‘chocolate egg’ or even‘egg’.David Marshall of The Meaningful ChocolateCompany says ‘A lot of businesses, quiteoften, are not comfortable with the religiousaspect of the festival.’

THE BLESSING was passed on many years ago by a lady in ourCongregation named Alice Mitchell. She was a wonderful, wiseChristian lady who had a lasting influence on many people.

Recipe for an Easter Cake

1lb of the love of God8 oz of sweet Christian temper

4 oz of self-forgetfulness1 pint of happy laughter

1 tablespoon of common sense8 oz of the spirit of willing service

Pour the love of God into the need of a human heart. Stir in theother ingredients and mix well together. Place the whole mixtureinto the hands of the master and bake in a warm atmosphere of aliving Christian Fellowship for ever.

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A further extract from the ‘History of St. Mary’s Church’ byRev. G. R . Oakley kindly submitted by Dorothy Moore

The Story of St. Mary’s Church, Illingworth, continues with theappointment of Rev. George Oldacres who served from 1879 to 1913.The chapter begins: ‘ One need not be a day in Illingworth withoutperceiving the deep affection with which the memory of him they call“The Old Vicar” is regarded.’ He was inducted on February 1st 1879,which was described in 1894 as “a wintry Saturday evening when alarge congregation assembled in a church without a chancel, and withheating apparatus that was useless.” In 1883, a new choir vestrywas built, and the surpliced choir (which Mr. Gillmor the previous vicarhad not been permitted to see) was at last introduced. In 1888 themagnificent new chancel and chaste and beautiful side chapel (themosaic floors of both of which were given by Mr. J. T, Ramsden), werebegun and dedicated.The new organ quickly followed as a result of Miss Moss’s generosity,and said to have a value of £3000. It was an amazing 3-manual organ,(by Binns of Leeds) and almost identical to the one in ProvidenceCongregational Church, Ovenden. (Sadly the writer thinks it waswater damaged and beyond repair many years ago).In 1897, through the generosity of Mr. J. T. Ramsden, the uniquelybeautiful Mission Church of St. Andrew in Beechwood Road, was built.This is one of the most perfect little gems of church-building it ispossible to find. It was furnished throughout, in a most thorough way– and the most complete ecclesiastical gift the parish has receivedsince the days when the Puritans destroyed the pristine beauty of St.Marys! (St. Andrew’s remains a worshipping community today,linked to Bradshaw Parish Church)’In 1912 St. Mary’s was thoroughly renovated at a cost of £400. Thisand other outstanding “material” events in Mr. Oldacres ministry,were only the “outward and visible sign” of the extraordinary personalinfluence which he wielded as a result of his single-minded and deeplyreligious character. His early years at St. Mary’s had not been allplain-sailing. He was out to restore to the people here the fullknowledge of the Catholic faith and practice which are the heritage ofthe Church of England. He was strongly opposed to ‘Romanism’ andto the Welsh Disestablishment view! - and keen to protect his flockfrom ‘false doctrine’ !!! Also, in his very last address in the “IllingworthParish Magazine” was to warn people against the Mormons who werethen active in the area. Their object, he said was “to entrap youngwomen into leaving their homes and emigrating to Salt Lake City wheremany of them fell in to a life of guilt and shame and sorrow !!”

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Looking back on Mr. Oldacres’ achievements, there is one which shinesout. The re-introduction after at least a couple of centuries to theweekly celebration of the Holy Eucharist. This priceless reform is onefor which we shall ever have cause to thank George Oldacres. Hisstory would not be complete without reference to the “Illingworth St.Mary’s Cricket Club” which formed in Rev. Oldacres days. Itsconditions of membership have been widened since it was formed butstill members who took an active interest are remembered, e.g. Mr.Harry Hustwick and the Rothera family and others.Today, we sadly see the demise of this historically important church,but give thanks for the Cricket Club connection, as we follow theprogress in this Magazine each month.

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ALL IN THE MONTH OF APRIL

It was:100 years ago on 6th April 1917 that the USA declared war onGermany and entered the 1st World War.90 years ago on 2nd April 1927 that BBC radio covered the annualUniversity Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge for the firsttime.80 years ago on 27th April 1937 that the National Maritime Museumin Greenwich opened.75 years ago on 18th April 1942 that the USA bombed mainlandJapan for the first time, hitting Tokyo, Yokohama and other cities.70 years ago on 1st April 1947 that the school leaving age in the UKwas raised to 15.65 years ago on 30th April 1952 that the diary of Anne Frank, aJewish girl who died during the Holocaust, was published in Englishas ‘The Diary of a Young Girl’.50 years ago on 8th April 1967 that the UK won the Eurovision SongContest for the first time, with the song ‘Puppet on a String’ sung bySandie Shaw. The contest was held in Vienna, Austria.40 years ago on 2nd April 1977 that the British race horse Red Rumwon the Grand National for a historic third time. The record stillstands today.30 years ago on 1st April 1987 that President Reagan declared AIDS‘public health enemy No. 1’.25 years ago on 5th April 1992 to Feb 1996 that the Bosnian War’sSiege of Sarajevo took place.Also 25 years ago on 27th April 1992 that Betty Boothroyd becamethe first female Speaker of the House of Commons.

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April is always one of the busiest months of the year for a cricket club and 2017 will beno different. The local cricket season starts officially on Saturday, 22nd April and by thenhopefully the ground will be ready with machinery mended, the grass cut, the pavilioncleaned out and walls painted and everyone ready for action. We have a big volunteerweekend on Saturday, 1st & Sunday, 2nd April starting at 9.30 am each day and if youcan come and help at our ground then or at any other time you would be most welcome.You can find us at the top of Alloe Field View near to the rear entrance to Whitehill School.There is plenty to do putting nets up, getting seats out, painting, tidying up and all the usualjobs so come along and look at our facilities at the same time. The club has been at theground since 1888 but there are still plenty of people in Illingworth who don’t know wherewe are or have never been in the ground.Mid-April will also be the time when we find out whether our bid for new all-weather netsfrom the Sita Trust has been successful. If we are successful it will be tremendous newsfor us and our area. We will have to find just over £3,000 as our share of the cost, whichwill be no mean feat, and fund raising at full speed will be the order of the day. If we arenot successful we will have to take a deep breath and come up with an alternative plan ofaction.April is also the time we hopefully welcome new faces. New players, members andvolunteers are always very welcome. The club is hoping to run a full complement of juniorteams at U9, U11, U13 and U15 levels but help and new players are always needed. Comeand have a look for yourselves at our facilities. The club will be open on Tuesday, Thursdayand Friday evenings and we will be pleased to welcome you. A lot of work is being donewith local schools including Whitehill, Lee Mount and Abbey Park and it is hoped thatmany of these youngsters will come along to Illingworth to play club cricket.We are also introducing a new exciting initiative on Friday evenings starting in May calledAll Stars Cricket. Introduced very successfully in Australia it is designed for 5-8 year oldgirls and boys and is based around fun games and skill activities and led by qualifiedcoaches to introduce children to cricket and getting them taking part in healthy exerciseaway from their tablets and Ipads. Do get in touch if you require more informationHave a look at our web site illingworthcc.co.uk or ring Andrew Smith for furtherinformation on 07979-645379.

Illingworth CC Home Fixtures for April/ early May – all matchesstart at 1.30 pm unless shown

Saturday, 22 April – 2nd XI v LeymoorSunday, 23 April – 3rd XI v Rastrick (Cup)Saturday, 29 April – 1st XI v BirchencliffeTuesday, 2 May – 1st XI v SBCI (20/20 Cup) 6.30 pm startSaturday, 6 May - 2nd XI v Bradshaw

Club President

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Joiner andCabinet Makers

- Woodworking specialists- Architectural Joinery- We design, manufacture and install almost anything in wood- Professional guaranteed, high quality work and materials- Contractors to all trades- Free Estimate Given

Cars & Limousines & HorseDrawn Carriage

- For Weddings- Chauffeur Hire- Proms & Special Occasions.

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- Pre Payment Plan- 24 Hour personal caring service in all areas- Environmental friendly funerals with bio-degradable coffins available- Memorial booklet- Personal help with all aspects of funeral and related correspondence- Assistance with personal administration and paperwork (Probate etc)- Flowers, catering, service sheets and monumental masonry- Visit our showroom for personal attention

01274 880244 The Fountains Chapel of Rest Fountains Street, Queensbury

01422 244462 The Heatherlands Funeral Services, for Illingworth and Halifax

Fax: 01274 880449Email: [email protected]: www.HBates.com

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TAI CHI CLASSForest Cottage

Community Centre,Cousin Lane,Illingworth.

Friday 10 am to 11 am£4 per lesson

For further informationplease contact

David Crabtree on01422 250252

Did you know?St Mary’s Church runs a smallcharity shop on TurnerAvenue South. It sellsclothing, bric-a-brac andsecond hand goods ofexcellent quality. Whydon’t you pop in for a coffee and achat?

Monday & Tuesdays8.30 am - 12 noon

Items are always required and pickup can be arranged if necessary.

Tel: 01422 248665

Beware of becoming a cuckoo familyIf you have found love later in life, and are in a second marriage,beware of having your own children move back into the family homewith you and your new partner. It seems that children can act as‘cuckoos’, and without meaning to, can drive the stepfather orstepmother out of the nest. Put in more mundane terms, a risingnumber of second marriages are collapsing under the tensions ofhaving adult children from a previous marriage living under the sameroof. One solicitor with Hall Brown Family Law reported seeing a fivefoldincrease in such divorces in the past three years

Have your cake – or mine – and eat it!Do you bake cakes to take to work? Do you enjoy eating other people’scakes at work? It seems there are two kinds of workplaces these days:those that welcome the growing ‘office cake culture’, and make muchado about muffin, and those that are wary of the health implicationsof eating too much sugar.

General consensus seems to be that enjoying cake in the office is fineonce in a while. Certainly the Prime Minister’s spokesman has said thatat No. 10 they are ‘all in favour of cake’.

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Why young women should not let social media get them downYoung women would be well advised to take what they see on socialmedia with a big pinch of salt. The endless images of other women,impossibly beautiful, living lives of bliss with good-looking men andperfect children is simply not true. As a spokeswoman for the MentalHealth Foundation puts it: ‘On social media they are seeing theseedited versions of lives, bikinis, beaches, not seeing the reality.”

In short, the ‘selfie culture’ has arrived, and it is NOT kind. Recentstatistics from NHS Digital show that a staggering 26 per cent ofwomen aged between 16 and 24 report symptoms of common mentalhealth conditions. Girls feel under constant pressure over their bodyimage, and also fall victim to bullying. The result? High rates of anxietyand depression.

As a spokeswoman from the National Centre for Social Research says:‘This is the first cohort to come of age in social media ubiquity. This isthe context they are coming into, and it warrants further investigation.’

Happiness is warm feet in bedIf you have never discovered the cosy bliss of wearing socks in bed,you are in for a real treat. According to experts from the Global Councilon Brain Health, wearing socks in bed helps ensure uninterruptedslumber.In a recent report, the Global Council was stressing the importance ofgetting sound sleep in order to stay sharp in later life. And so it offersvarious tips to the over-50s. They include: keep pets out of yourbedroom, avoid late-night rows with your family; allow 15 minutes of‘settle time’ before you switch off the light; avoid food, alcohol anddrink for three hours before bed; keep your smartphone and tablet inanother room; have a warm bath; and swap white or blue lights forwarmer, restful colours. Sleep well!

Puppy loveWant to make a hit with a puppy? Use babytalk. In recent tests, usinga gentle, more highly pitched and gentle ‘sweetie pie’ voice was foundto be very attractive to puppies. Researchers from the University ofLyon and St Etienne discovered that puppies took it as ‘an invitationto play’, and responded more warmly than they did to normal adultvoices. Older dogs, on the other hand, were not so impressed withbabytalk.

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10 - 12 Wheatley lane, lee Mount,halIFaX, hX3 5eu

Where people with Dementia/memory loss and their Carer canmeet in a welcoming and safe environment.

Refreshments and a bowl of homemade soup will be provided.

For more information contact Sue: 01422 366911 or 07493544279or email: [email protected]

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THINKING ABOUT QUITTING SMOKING

From the 5th April the NHS are running a YorkshireSmokefree session at Illingworth Moor Methodist Church on

Wednesdays from 2 to 3 pmwhich will be weekly sessions after initial consultation.

For New Starters there will be a Appointment Only sessionfrom 3 to 4 pm.

If you are thinking about Quitting Smoking why not give us acall on 01422 262373.

We can offer:● Information and Advice● Weekly Support● Carbon Monoxide Breath Test● Various Stop Smoking Medication● Increase Chance of a Successful Quit Attempt

Other clinics available across Calderdale

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The Local Activities (LA) Group in Illingworth and Bradshaw was formed specifically to improvethe health and wellbeing of people over 50 in this area of Halifax. If you are interested in meeting

new friends and doing new activities please get in touch via one of the following ways:Visit our website: www.illingworthandbradshaw.btck.co.uk for an update on

our activities / email us at [email protected] /Facebook: Illingworth & Bradshaw Local Activities Group /

Ring the Secretary on 01422 249070 / attend one of the activities

The following activities run each week:MONDAYS

AT HOLMFIELD BOWLING CLUB, BEECHWOOD PARK, HOLMFIELDCROWN GREEN BOWLING from 10 am to 12 noon £1 (until end of Sept.)

Membership of Holmfield Bowling ClubPlaying for fun but learning at the same time

ALL THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE EACH WEEK ATILLINGWORTH MOOR METHODIST CHURCH, HX2 9LL

TUESDAYSKEEP FIT from 10 am to 11 am £3.00

Not too hard, but not too easy!This is a fun aerobic exercise class to get you fit and keep you healthy

NEW AGE KURLING from 11.15 am – 12.15 pm £2.00Both the above activities are suitable for a range of abilities

LINE DANCING from 2 pm – 3 pm £3.00(not on the first Tuesday in the month)

WEDNESDAYSCRAFTY CLUB from 10.15 am - 12.15 noon £2.00

Join the friendly group for knitting, card making and other crafts (somematerials provided) plus hand massage or just a brew and a natter

THURSDAYSINTERMEDIATE PILATES CLASS from 9.45 am – 10.45 am £3.00NEW BEGINNERS PILATES CLASS from 11 am – 12 noon £3.00

To improve core stability and strengthART CLASS from 10.00 am – 12 noon £4.00

Professional Tutor. Suitable for all levels – beginners are welcome.Some materials provided.

*** NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME AT ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES ***

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CHURCH CONTACTS

Mixenden and Illingworth Parish: Holy Nativity ChurchMinister: Rev Robb SutherlandTel: 01422 353929Address: Holy Nativity Church, Sunnybank Road, Mixenden, HX2 8RXWeb: www.holynativity.co.ukFacebook: Holy Nativity Church, Mixenden and Illingworth

St Malachy’sParish Priest: Father Michael MahadyTel: 01422 352382Pastoral Assistant: Sister Anne C.PAddress: The Presbytery, Nursery Lane, Ovenden, Halifax, HX3 5NS

Illingworth Moor Methodist Church, Keighley Road, Illingworth,Halifax, HX2 9LL

Minister: Rev Paul WelchTel: 01422 244418Address: The Manse, “St Ives”, 160 Whitehill Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9UHWeb: www.illingworthmoor.org.ukFacebook: Illingworth Moor Methodist ChurchFacebook: Illingworth Moor Church Good As New Shop

DEADLINE FOR MAY MESSENGERThe last day for contributions to be included in the May

Messenger is Thursday, 20th April 2017

Items can be handed in to your Church representative, droppedoff at Illingworth Moor Good-As-New-Shop or direct to the

Editor: Irene Mulhall at [email protected]: 01422 249070