Welcome to the Menston village website
Menston is a thriving community with lots going on. Villagers can submit news and diary items via the menu on the left. Please check information on your club or organisation and let me know of any updates via the 'Contact Us' option in the Home Menu on the left.
Cathy Tully
Editor: menston.org
Latest news:
New planning application
The Parish Council has received an outline planning application for the site on Bradford Road currently occupied by the Hare and Hounds. The application details are:
18/01556/MAF - Hare And Hounds 47 Bradford Road Menston Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 6BU
Demolition of existing public house and creation of specialist accommodation for the elderly comprising of apartments with care, communal facilities, parking and associated private amenity space for persons aged 55 and over
This application will be discussed at the Parish Council Planning Committee meeting on Thursday 31st May at 7pm.Kirklands Community Trust
Since 1st April 2018, Kirklands Community Centre is managed by the Kirklands Community Trust.
If you are interested in booking a room at Kirklands, you can call in between 8.30 and 12.30 Monday to Friday, phone 01943 874335 (answering machine) or email kirklandsct@gmail.com
Further information about the Trust is available under the Local Services heading above. To date (1st May) there is a statement circulated after the launch event on 26th April.
Menston's public toilet
After sadly being vandalised last year, the toilet has now been superbly refurbished and is open for use. In order to prevent any vandalism in the future, the toilet will be locked overnight. A group of volunteers, along with the Kirklands Centre Manager and caretaker, will ensure that the toilet is unlocked by 9.30am and locked after 6pm every day.
Menston in Bloom
The work done by the 'Bloomers' around the village is much appreciated by us all, and there are lots of plans for Menston in Bloom this year. Full details can be found under the 'Organisations' heading above, in the 'About Menston in Bloom' section. New volunteers are always most welcome.
Proposed development on Bingley Road
The Parish Council, together with the MCA, and the support of our local Councillors and MP, has submitted a robust response to the proposed Bellway Homes development on Bingley Road.
Their response can be viewed under the 'Major Village Issues', 'Derry Hill and Bingley Road' heading on the left.
Please take the time to read this document; you may find it enlightening as to the submissions made on behalf of the developers!
Menston Primary School needs you!
Are you able to offer help? We have need of a School Governor, a Crossing Patrol, Casual Lunchtime Supervisors and Casual Play Workers in the before school Care Club.
We are interested in hearing from people from all walks of life, so that we gain a wide variety of skills and experience to support and develop the school and our children.
Please contact Mrs V Mooney, Business Manager on 01943 873180, or email office@menstonprimary.co.uk
Menston Community Managed Library
Menston Library is now staffed by volunteers, supported by a professional manager.
Opening hours:
Monday 09.30 - 13.00
Tuesday 14.00 - 19.00
Wednesday Closed all day
Thursday 09.30 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 19.00
Friday 09.30 - 13.00
Saturday 09.30 - 13.00
Menston Community Association
Volunteers are needed to help with distribution of 'Menston News' - the village newsletter. If you are able to help, please contact Steve Ellams s.d.ellams@icloud.com
To read the agenda and minutes for any MCA meeting, and to view 'Menston News', the MCA newsletter, click on the 'Community Association' link above.
Friends of High Royds Memorial Garden
The Spring 2017 newsletter is available to read here.
The Summer 2017 newsletter is available to read here.
The Spring 2018 newsletter is available to read here.
Voluntary help is always welcome, as is financial support. See newsletter for further details.
To keep up to date with all the latest news regarding The Memorial Garden and Wood, please visit our website: https://menstonmemorialgarden.wordpress.com
What's on in May:
Sat 12th and Sun 13th Arts Club Exhibition
Thursday 17th NSPCC fashion show
Tuesday 22nd MCA meeting
Sunday 27th Cricket Club Fun Day
Wednesday 30th Abbeyfield Coffee Morning
Thursday 31st Parish Council meeting
Full details below:
Abbeyfield Coffee Morning
01/05/18 - Wednesday 30th May 10-12 Read more >>
Menston Cricket Club Fun Day
01/05/18 - Sunday 27th May at Menston Cricket ground 12 noon onwards Read more >>
'ECHOES OF WAR' ~ the book
05/03/18 - Menston's commemorations of WW1 Read more >>
Parish Council May meeting
19/01/18 - Thursday 31st May at 7pm in Room 17 at Kirklands Read more >>