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Events Diary 2025
Extraordinary General Meeting Thursday 27 March 2025
Burley Community Library, Grange Road, Burley
A meeting just for current members of the Burley Bridge Association, to determine the future of the BBA and the campaign for a safe crossing of the river. Please see the Winter 2025 newsletter for more information. All Life Members and members who pay annually have received notifications. Two motions have been proposed by trustees and committee members:
‘That the Burley Bridge Association (the BBA) ceases to function as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and its affairs be wound up as per Charity Commission guidelines’.
‘That any financial assets that the BBA holds be transferred to Burley in Wharfedale Walkers are Welcome (BWaW). These to be used exclusively in relation to costs associated with the Yorkshire Heritage Way (YHW), including reprinting of the guidebook, promotion of the route and guide, path maintenance and waymarking. Any ownership of current and future assets associated with the YHW (such as guidebooks, income from guidebooks, way markers) to be transferred to BWaW’.
The EGM will provide an opportunity to discuss the factors that have led Trustees and Committee members to reach their conclusion that the BBA be wound up before taking votes on the resolutions. Any up-to-date information regarding offers of funding or for potential new trustees and committee members will also be shared.
Trustees and committee members encourage as many members to attend as possible, given the importance of the situation. If attendance is not possible, votes can be vested with the chair. Voting by post or email is also an option.
Burley Community Library, Grange Road, Burley
A meeting just for current members of the Burley Bridge Association, to determine the future of the BBA and the campaign for a safe crossing of the river. Please see the Winter 2025 newsletter for more information. All Life Members and members who pay annually have received notifications. Two motions have been proposed by trustees and committee members:
‘That the Burley Bridge Association (the BBA) ceases to function as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and its affairs be wound up as per Charity Commission guidelines’.
‘That any financial assets that the BBA holds be transferred to Burley in Wharfedale Walkers are Welcome (BWaW). These to be used exclusively in relation to costs associated with the Yorkshire Heritage Way (YHW), including reprinting of the guidebook, promotion of the route and guide, path maintenance and waymarking. Any ownership of current and future assets associated with the YHW (such as guidebooks, income from guidebooks, way markers) to be transferred to BWaW’.
The EGM will provide an opportunity to discuss the factors that have led Trustees and Committee members to reach their conclusion that the BBA be wound up before taking votes on the resolutions. Any up-to-date information regarding offers of funding or for potential new trustees and committee members will also be shared.
Trustees and committee members encourage as many members to attend as possible, given the importance of the situation. If attendance is not possible, votes can be vested with the chair. Voting by post or email is also an option.
Walk the Yorkshire Heritage Way from Ripon to Bradford
Friday 2 May - Monday 5 May 2025
A unique opportunity to walk between Ripon and Bradford will take place from Friday 2 to Monday 5 of May. Two years after the BBA launched the 42 mile Yorkshire Heritage Way recreational trail at Bradford Cathedral, there is another opportunity to complete the whole route over four days with the help of minibus transport. This time it will be organised by our sister group, Burley in Wharfedale Walkers are Welcome.
Minibuses will transport walkers from Burley in Wharfedale railway station to the starting point of the walk on the first three days, collecting them at the end of the first and second day. The third day finishes in Burley in Wharfedale, which is where the fourth day starts. The walk will finish at Bradford Cathedral where light refreshments will be available, along with a talk about the Cathedral. There will be a cost of £25 per person to cover minibus costs for the first three days of the walk. Burley in Wharfedale has frequent trains from Bradford, Leeds and Ilkley, with bus services from Leeds and Ilkley.
To register for the walk, or to find out more information, please contact Burley Walkers are Welcome by email: [email protected] or text 07900 489498.
Friday 2 May - Monday 5 May 2025
A unique opportunity to walk between Ripon and Bradford will take place from Friday 2 to Monday 5 of May. Two years after the BBA launched the 42 mile Yorkshire Heritage Way recreational trail at Bradford Cathedral, there is another opportunity to complete the whole route over four days with the help of minibus transport. This time it will be organised by our sister group, Burley in Wharfedale Walkers are Welcome.
Minibuses will transport walkers from Burley in Wharfedale railway station to the starting point of the walk on the first three days, collecting them at the end of the first and second day. The third day finishes in Burley in Wharfedale, which is where the fourth day starts. The walk will finish at Bradford Cathedral where light refreshments will be available, along with a talk about the Cathedral. There will be a cost of £25 per person to cover minibus costs for the first three days of the walk. Burley in Wharfedale has frequent trains from Bradford, Leeds and Ilkley, with bus services from Leeds and Ilkley.
To register for the walk, or to find out more information, please contact Burley Walkers are Welcome by email: [email protected] or text 07900 489498.
Friday 11 November 2022 2.30 – 7.00
Pre-planning Public Consultation event
St. Mary’s Parish Rooms, Station Road, Burley
A public consultation drop –in is being held prior to submitting an application to renew the previously approved planning consent for the bridge. Come and see the latest plans and visual representations of the bridge and meet members of the design team and BBA Trustees. This is an opportunity to have your say about the project and provide formal feedback. Please come along!
29 April 2022: Launch of the Yorkshire Heritage Way at Bradford Cathedral 9.00am – 10.00am
All are welcome to Bradford Cathedral for the launch of the new Yorkshire Heritage Way, a 42 mile recreational trail between Bradford and Ripon, linking the World Heritage sites of Saltaire and Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. The launch inside the beautiful Grade 1 listed Cathedral also sees the publication of a new 56 page route guide which will be available to purchase.
29 April 2022: Inaugural walk of the Yorkshire Heritage Way starting Bradford Cathedral 10.00am
At 10.00am following the launch, there will be an inaugural guided walk of the whole route over four days. Those wishing to take part should register beforehand. There will be a limited number of mini-bus places available for walkers on the second, third and fourth days which need to be booked in advance. A small charge will be made to cover costs.
Itinerary:
Friday 29 April, Stage 1. Bradford Cathedral to Saltaire. 4.5 miles Departs 10.00
Friday 29 April, Stage 2. Saltaire to Burley in Wharfedale. 8.5 miles Departs 1.00 pm
Saturday 30 April, Stage 3: Burley in Wharfedale to Thruscross 10 miles: Departs 10.00
Sunday 1 May, Stage 4: Thruscross to Brimham Rocks: 8 miles: Departs 10.00
Monday 2 May, Stage 5: Brimham Rocks to Ripon: 11 miles: Departs 10.00
Mini buses will bring walkers back to Burley railway station on Saturday afternoon, and from Burley station to starting points on Sunday and Monday in time for the beginning of the walk. Return transport will be provided to Burley station at the end of each afternoon. A small contribution will be asked from walkers to cover transport costs. Burley in Wharfedale has frequent trains to and from Leeds, Bradford and Ilkley, and is linked by a regular bus service to Ilkley, Leeds and Harrogate.
To register for one or more days walking, send names and phone numbers to [email protected]. Full details will then be provided.
Please get in touch by email if you would like further information, or phone David Asher on 07751 959494.
Pre-planning Public Consultation event
St. Mary’s Parish Rooms, Station Road, Burley
A public consultation drop –in is being held prior to submitting an application to renew the previously approved planning consent for the bridge. Come and see the latest plans and visual representations of the bridge and meet members of the design team and BBA Trustees. This is an opportunity to have your say about the project and provide formal feedback. Please come along!
29 April 2022: Launch of the Yorkshire Heritage Way at Bradford Cathedral 9.00am – 10.00am
All are welcome to Bradford Cathedral for the launch of the new Yorkshire Heritage Way, a 42 mile recreational trail between Bradford and Ripon, linking the World Heritage sites of Saltaire and Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. The launch inside the beautiful Grade 1 listed Cathedral also sees the publication of a new 56 page route guide which will be available to purchase.
29 April 2022: Inaugural walk of the Yorkshire Heritage Way starting Bradford Cathedral 10.00am
At 10.00am following the launch, there will be an inaugural guided walk of the whole route over four days. Those wishing to take part should register beforehand. There will be a limited number of mini-bus places available for walkers on the second, third and fourth days which need to be booked in advance. A small charge will be made to cover costs.
Itinerary:
Friday 29 April, Stage 1. Bradford Cathedral to Saltaire. 4.5 miles Departs 10.00
Friday 29 April, Stage 2. Saltaire to Burley in Wharfedale. 8.5 miles Departs 1.00 pm
Saturday 30 April, Stage 3: Burley in Wharfedale to Thruscross 10 miles: Departs 10.00
Sunday 1 May, Stage 4: Thruscross to Brimham Rocks: 8 miles: Departs 10.00
Monday 2 May, Stage 5: Brimham Rocks to Ripon: 11 miles: Departs 10.00
Mini buses will bring walkers back to Burley railway station on Saturday afternoon, and from Burley station to starting points on Sunday and Monday in time for the beginning of the walk. Return transport will be provided to Burley station at the end of each afternoon. A small contribution will be asked from walkers to cover transport costs. Burley in Wharfedale has frequent trains to and from Leeds, Bradford and Ilkley, and is linked by a regular bus service to Ilkley, Leeds and Harrogate.
To register for one or more days walking, send names and phone numbers to [email protected]. Full details will then be provided.
Please get in touch by email if you would like further information, or phone David Asher on 07751 959494.
The Burley Bridge Hike - Postponed
Very sadly this event has had to be postponed but we hope it can be rearranged in 2022. We have left the original description below so you can be preparing!
After a gap of a few years, the popular Burley Bridge Hike returns for one year only! The 21 mile challenge walk over Ilkley, Addingham and Burley Moors was run annually for many years to raise funds for the Bridge Campaign, coordinated by members of the Long Distance Walkers Association (the LDWA). We are grateful that some of the original team have offered to help organise this one off event to help raise the profile of the campaign and generate funds.
The attractive high level route can either be run or walked around a number of checkpoints, and this year will start and finish at Burley Cricket Club, Grange Road, in the centre of the village. Parking will be available on site or in nearby roads. Refreshments will be available before the walk, at selected points around the route, and at the finish. Burley Cricket Club have also kindly offered to open their bar to quench thirsts for those wanting an alcoholic alternative to tea and coffee! More details will be announced shortly including the on-line booking arrangements.
Very sadly this event has had to be postponed but we hope it can be rearranged in 2022. We have left the original description below so you can be preparing!
After a gap of a few years, the popular Burley Bridge Hike returns for one year only! The 21 mile challenge walk over Ilkley, Addingham and Burley Moors was run annually for many years to raise funds for the Bridge Campaign, coordinated by members of the Long Distance Walkers Association (the LDWA). We are grateful that some of the original team have offered to help organise this one off event to help raise the profile of the campaign and generate funds.
The attractive high level route can either be run or walked around a number of checkpoints, and this year will start and finish at Burley Cricket Club, Grange Road, in the centre of the village. Parking will be available on site or in nearby roads. Refreshments will be available before the walk, at selected points around the route, and at the finish. Burley Cricket Club have also kindly offered to open their bar to quench thirsts for those wanting an alcoholic alternative to tea and coffee! More details will be announced shortly including the on-line booking arrangements.
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