School Reminiscences
I’m adding a picture of a really pleasant reunion which took place on Monday 23rd at the Pontefract Crematorium. When I suggested to the lady that she might care to … Continue Reading →
Category: Social
Apple and Carrot Cake
Apple and Carrot Cake Should you have watched the outstanding Trooping of the Colour this year – June 9th 2018. In addition to the exceptional display of marching by the … Continue Reading →
Artistic Reflections of Methley
Below are two artistic views of the village created digitally from appended photographs. The first one is cricket scene from a Jack Hampshire final in August 2004 along with the … Continue Reading →
Earth Stood Hard as Iron
December 2017 Mid 1950’s and three of us were trying to earn some spending brass and bring good cheer to local residents with our carol singing in the run up … Continue Reading →
Castleford Rugby Union Club
Its 50 years on from the date (season 52/53) that Castleford RUFC moved into Methley. After having looked at pitches/grounds at Hightown, Whitwood, Lock Lane and two sites at Methley … Continue Reading →
Sobriety v Intemperance – Briggs Family
The Briggs family were more than interested in many social aspects at their sites, introducing schooling, furthering adult education and supporting the churches and chapels (they were ardent followers of … Continue Reading →
Residents Association
The Residents Association has been saved following the appointment of new members. They are keen to make their actions visible by publishing transactions of the group on Facebook. … Continue Reading →
Station Road Building Proposals
Latest in the August issue of Messenger are claims that the contractors have now applied for planning permission for 221 houses showing an increase of 40 on the number that … Continue Reading →
Churchside Conservation
Methley Churchside conservation area appraisal and management plan was adopted by Leeds City Council in October, 2008. The document looks briefly at the history of the village and defines what … Continue Reading →
Acknowledgements
Castleford High School Art and Drama Department For the use of their Sony Mavica Digital Camera in the early stages, so useful for taking Archive pictures with flash restrictions. Ivan … Continue Reading →