5:36am Thursday 9th July 2015
By David Knights
July will see the start of this year’s Silsden Grand Departy
People in and around Silsden can look forward to a busy programme of entertainment this July.
Neil Whitaker, a member of Silsden’s Grand deParty group, said that as well as the newer events inspired by the 2014 Tour de France visit, more established festivities will be going ahead later in the month.
He said: “The Proms on the Farm and the annual Silsden Gala are each a July fixture in Silsden.
“This year’s Proms on the Farm, organised by the Proms on the Farm team, will be on July 23 and the Silsden Gala, arranged by Silsden Gala Committee, will be on July 31.
“There will also again be additional events in our town during July to mark the anniversary of the memorable visit of the Tour de France.
“To start things off, the first weekend of July will see a French-theme in the town to celebrate the fact this year’s Grand Depart will start in France.
“On July 9, there will be our second Grand Day Out in Silsden Park, followed on July 16 by the 2016 Showcase Silsden Day.
“For the afternoon of July 24, Churches Together in Silsden is organising – with Silsden Town Band – a traditional brass band concert at the bandstand.
“We are just putting the finishing touches to these, and other events. People should look out for organised walks and a film night, all during July, which will be part of Silsden’s Grand deParty.”
People can keep in touch via Twitter@granddeparty and Facebook – Silsden Granddeparty – or can e-mail info@http://granddeparty.silsden.net to contact the Grand deParty Group.
Young artists showcase their talents as Silsden continues its Tour de France legacy
SCHOOL artists will join crafters on Saturday as Silsden holds its second event this month in honour of the Tour de France.
The Silsden Showcase will take place on Saturday 11th July. It will stretch across several venues in the town and feature a host of local groups.
Part of the month-long Silsden Grand DeParty, the event begins at 10am and continues into the afternoon.
Hothfield Junior School promises a cornucopia of talents as its former pupils display their artwork at Silsden Town Hall.
Pupils in the oldest class – who are due to move to senior school in September – used paints, brushes and vivid colour to commit their thoughts and memories of Hothfield life to paper.
Working with artist Tony Bullock, the year six children also studied the work of other painters before making a thoughtful and creative approach to their own pictures.
Headteacher, James Proctor, said: “The paintings are the children’s own legacy to the school and to our memories of their time with us.”
A craft fair, open from 10am to 3pm, will display a whole range of creative activities by residents, will run alongside the art exhibition.
Visitors of all ages can try out some of the crafts for themselves or watch demonstrations by more experienced crafters.
The fair is organised by the not-for-profit shop Been Busy and will feature more than 15 stalls.
Hands-on activities will include jewellery making, card craft, gift box making and bird house decoration. Demonstrations range from painting to die cutting and felting.
Angela Malcolm, from Been Busy, said that entry would be free but some activities might involve a charge for materials.
She said: “Refreshments will be provided by the parents from Hothfield School, and proceeds will go towards enhanced learning opportunities in the school.”
The school exhibition is part of the Silsden Grand DeParty Community Craft Trail.
The celebration will continue on Wednesday when Silsden Local History Group will lead a two-hour guided history walk around Silsden, meeting at the bandstand at 7.15pm.
The Proms on the Farm will be held at Sycamore Farm in Brunthwaite later this month, featuring the Skelmanthorpe Band playing favourites from the Last Night at the Proms, along with vocalist Sarah Halstead. Proceeds will be split between Manorlands and Silsden Methodist Church.
A film night on Thursday 23rd July will show ‘LAD’ A Yorkshire Story and winner of 21 International Film Festival Awards.
The Grand DeParty will finish on July 26 with Silsden’s Gala. The parade begins at 1pm and is followed by events in the top field of the park.
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