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Winners Announced for the Valentines Day Competition!
Thursday, March 04, 2010
LoveKeighley had a fantastic response to their competition for Valentines Day!
People were encouraged to Buy Local for the special day and to tell the world why they love Keighley for our latest competion!
For full results see the Competion section of the website!
Damian Miller wrote:
From Farmers Market to Superstore
Within ten minutes of my front door!!
A fantastic summary for Keighley!!
Animal Behaviourist Helps Rocky at Haworth Cat Rescue!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Carolyn Lowing, a feline and canine behaviourist has transformed an abused cat too terrified to leave its cage into a fun loving pet!
Carolyn trained at the Natural Animal Centre in Carmarthen, Wales and has spent months working with Rocky, a black cat. It was obvious that Rocky had suffered some major trauma at the hands of people in the past and was extremely aggressive towards staff at Haworth Cat Rescue.
Carolyn designed a behavioural programme especially for Rocky. Staff at Haworth Cat Rescue worked with him over several months to maximise his positive behavour and this hard work has paid off!
He is now a fun loving pet who will now jump on the laps of staff and happily rub around their legs!! A fantastic acheivement!!
Haworth Cat Rescue are fundraising for a £2 million eco-friendly homing centre - visit haworthcatrescue.org for details.
Ingrow loco has national recognition
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
A heritage railway museum has been awarded an accolade for its quality.
It houses a collection of locomotives and railway items and also runs workshops operated by the Bahamas Locomotive Society.
An open day will be held on Sunday February 28, between 1 - 3.30pm, when people will be able to see restoration work progressing on a coal tank engine built in 1884. Also in steam will be the recently renovated loco 'Nunlow'.
Keighley's Big 10K
Monday, February 22, 2010
Keighley is gearing up for its third annual BIGK 10K. Entries are now open for this year’s event being held on Mothering Sunday, March 14.
Last year there were more than 600 starters and organisers hope the 2010 field will exceed that.
More than £18,000 was raised for Manorlands, the Oxenhope Sue Ryder Care hospice.
Entrants follow a multi-terrain route linking the four major parks in Keighley. All mums taking part will receive a carnation as they cross the finishing line.
A timing system is being introduced that will see each runner wear a tag, containing a microchip, attached to their footwear. This will accurately record the person’s time and help organisers deal with the growing numbers taking part.
But Andrew Wood, of Manorlands, stressed that the increased professionalism did not mean people of all abilities were not welcome.
“The Keighley BIGK 10K is a challenging event for everyone to enjoy whether they are world class or walkers — everyone can take it at their own pace and it has a great community feel,” he said.
For more details about the BIGK 10K contact Andrew Wood on
01535 640430
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What we're up to
KTCA Summary of activity 2005 - 2010
Keighley Town Centre Association was created in April 2005.
At the end of its first year it had 57 members. This has subsequently grown to the 240 strong membership we have today.
During that period KTCA has accomplished the following:
1. Initiated and progressed the Church Green development with spend of over £160K to date.
2. Established Town Centre Tasking Partnership in conjunction with the Police (now Ward Officer Team) to help resolve crime, traffic, environmental and anti-social behaviour issues.
3. Created the Townwatch radio scheme taking responsibility for the administration of the system. Currently 70 radios in operation in the town with units being carried by the Police, and CCTV.
4. Formed the ASDA response group to review effects and plan actions around store opening. Included the creation of The Store and The Academy on Cavendish Street.
5. Market research carried out in an effort to better understand local requirements and aspirations so as to better target promotions to deliver footfall increases.
6. Held 14 networking events attended by over 600 attendees.
Business Surgeries and Business and Community Advice Day offering assistance to members and the townsfolk alike.
7. Business breakfasts giving regular updates on KTCA and business discussion group.
8. Support and sponsorship of Keighley in Bloom to gain Silver awards in the Yorkshire in Bloom competition.
9. Produced 16 editions of Moving Keighley Forward, distributed via the Keighley News to the local community, Councillors and businesses. Over 200 members businesses have been promoted.
10. Created the KTCA website – www.ktca.co.uk to promote the Association and its members. Upgraded to include an events calendar and an electronic version of the Association’s latest newsletter together with the Keighley Guide.
11. Supported and created loyalty campaigns including the Keighley News “We’re backing Keighley”, Think Keighley, Keighley Capital of Airedale and Love Keighley.
12. Created 5 successful Christmas marketing campaigns, introduced new Christmas lights across town and managed Christmas Lights Switch on events.
Produced Keighley 2007 and Discover Keighley guides, with 40K of each available to all free of charge. Issued to venues across the country.
First live radio broadcast from the Airedale Centre arranged. Radio Leeds morning show from the centre in the lead up to Children in Need.
Instigated the introduction of a live weekly broadcast by the BBC from a production studio created in Dalton Mills.
13. Placed advertising in publications across the country promoting the town.
Created See Keighley in 45 minutes walk leaflet for rail visitors.
Created “Keighley in your pocket” town map for new and existing visitors to town.
14. Poster sites on both mainline platforms at the station obtained and used to promote the town and Association with the message Keighley Town Centre Association welcomes you to Keighley.
15. Launch of Love Keighley including www.lovekeighley.com, with over 1,000 free bags, 1,000 free T-shirts, key rings, badges and stickers distributed to Keighley people both at home and world wide.
16. Created and launched advertising wrap on a Northern Rail unit, named Ian Dewhirst, advertising the town across the North of England for a period of four years, with poster advertising in an additional 50 trains.
17. Articles in publications including Yorkshire Life, Yorkshire Ridings, Yorkshire Post, Northern Life and Craven and Aire valley life promoting the town, KTCA and your businesses.
18.Shop window advertising piloted, using empty units to promote members businesses.
Keighley Town Centre Association
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