Parish Council Elections

Posted on by Margaret Smith

The election on 5th May includes Bradleys Both Parish Council. Would you like to be a Councillor for the parish? If you are interested, are over 18 years old and live in, (or within 3 miles of Bradley) you may be eligible to stand. The Parish Council has seven Members, if less than seven people apply to be a Councillor, those who do apply will be co-opted to the Council, if more apply, then an election will be held. If you would like further information please contact the Clerk (Mags) on bradleysbothparishcouncil@gmail.com

Electric Vehicle Charging Point consulation

Posted on by Margaret Smith

We want your views about installing EVCs on one or two sites in the village; the Village Hall car park and the canalside car park adjacent to the electricity pole. We are looking at different funding options which could enable either the village or a commercial/charitable enterprise to own and maintain the EVCs.
Users will pay for the electricity consumed. We intend that the majority of customers will be short term visitors and residents without off road parking.
Both sites are feasible.
Currently, the Village Hall has capacity for twin 7kw chargers.
At the canal site, Northern Powergrid will make a 3 phase connection to the
existing overhead line giving a capacity of twin 22kw chargers.
David Cohn – On behalf of Bradleys Both Parish Council and Bradley Village Hall.
Please fill in the survey here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17g2d7U5BXRwMG9Mx4djK-MCy16pRDW8umBqYItRM-lQ/edit

or drop the form from the newsletter in the box at the shop

Avian Flu Update

Posted on by Margaret Smith

The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds. The new housing measures will come into force across the UK from 00:01 on Monday 29 November 2021 to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza following a number of confirmed cases across Great Britain in recent weeks. See the AIPZ section.

The declaration for the second premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire has been amended and the map reference and map have been updated

Further testing has confirmed that the avian influenza strain in birds at the following premises as highly pathogenic (HPAI H5N1):

  • second premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
  • second premises near Leeming Bar, Hambleton, North Yorkshire
  • premises near Thirsk, Hambleton, North Yorkshire

Following confirmation of the pathogenicity, the Temporary Control Zones have been revoked and replaced by 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone around each of the premises.

For details of the cases and the measures that apply in the disease control zones in England, see the avian influenza: cases and disease control zones in England guidance. You can also find out about licences for movements from disease control zones in force.

High Bradley Circular Walk (4.3km)

Posted on by Emma Wood

Distance: 4.3km
Elevation Gain: 144m / Medium Gradient
Surface: Fields, track and road

This 4.3km walk begins at the Village Hall with a steady climb up to enjoy the views from High Bradley. Return with a good downhill stretch through the fields and back into the village.

  1. The walk begins at the Village Hall.  Exit the car park onto the road and head briefly left up the hill.

2. Turn almost immediately left onto College Road and continue straight until you reach narrow gap between a wall and fence.

3. Pass through here and into the field.  Walk to the small gate at the end.

4. Through the gate, head diagonally right up the field to the tree line above the houses at Ghyll Farm where you will find a gate. 

5. Pass through the gate, down the steps and turn right through another gate.  Head straight up this field until you reach a stile in the wall on your left next to a gate.

6. Climb the stile, then head almost straight across this field to the tree line opposite.  You may have to walk up the hill slightly until you see a path running down into the trees where North Gill runs below.

7. Pass over the gill and through the stile in the wall.  Walk straight up a small incline and pass over a wooden stile.  Continue straight up this field, heading to the top left corner.

8. Here youbll find a stile.  Climb over this and head diagonally right across the field to a gate in the top corner.

9. Through the gate, follow the track down and then up the field as it winds left and right up to the top left corner, just in front of White House Cottage.  Pass through the gate and follow the track.

10. Continue along the track until this starts to head downhill and bends left and then right near a group of houses.

11. Here you will find 2 gates to your right.  Pass through the right hand gate and head down the grass track.

12. You will eventually come to a stile and gate on your left, with a stile directly opposite on your right.   Take the stile to your left.

13. Over the stile, head immediately left toward the gatway.

14. Once through the gate, turn right to walk diagonally down the middle of the field where you will come to a wooden stile in the wall.

15. Over the stile, continue to head straight down the field where you will eventually reach the road.

16. Head over the stile, across the road and turn left along the pavement.

17. Continue down the road, past the Village Shop and back up the hill where you will return to the Village Hall on your left. 

Route pdf – full instructions with photos
Route pdf – written instructions and map only (no photos)
Route GPX file download

Goodbyes and welcomes

Posted on by Margaret Smith

The Parish Council was saddened to receive the resignation of Cllr William Barron and Cllr Sam Berry and thank them for all they have done to help the Parish Council on projects which have benefitted the village.

Following advertising the vacancies the Parish Council was able to co-opt two new Councillors, Edward Coulson and Andrew Binns who we are sure will be a great asset to the Parish Council and the village.

Bradley & Polish Airmen Memorial Ramble (3km)

Posted on by Emma Wood

Distance: 3.1km
Elevation Gain: 100m / Medium Gradient
Surface: Fields and Track

This 3km ramble begins at the canal-side car park with a gentle stroll along the towpath to the Polish Airmen Memorial at Hamblethorpe Bridge. A steady 100 metres of climb weaves you up through the fields above Bradley where you can take in views of the village and beyond. Enjoy the final descent as you amble through the fields leading you back into the village and return to the start.

  1. Begin the walk at the car park next to the canal in Bradley and head over the bridge. 

2. Turn left on the Canal path towards Kildwick.

3. Continue until you reach the Polish Airmen Memorial then turn left onto Hamblethorpe bridge.

4. Pass over the stile or through the gate. Follow the track straight up and through a gate in the first field.

5. The path will then weave to the left then back to the right up to the gate and stile at the top.

6. Turn right over the stile and head along the road.

7. Just before the bend, look for a footpath sign and narrow gap in the wall to the left. Pass through the stile and head diagonally left up the first field to the gate and stile.

8. After passing through this, travel diagonally up, heading to the right of the dry stone wall that cuts across the field.

9. Continue along the track as it winds left and right.

10. Head over the stile in the wall.

11. Walk straight across the next 2 fields, following the line of the wall on your left and crossing 2 stiles.

12. Now head diagonally right up the field to a stile in the top corner.

13. Head left along the road.

14. Just before the reaching a road to the right, look out for a stile on your left. Pass over this and into the field.

15. Head straight down the middle of the 4 fields through the gateways and continue down to the bottom gate / stile.

16. Pass between the houses down to the road.

17. Turn left briefly, and then right to walk down the road past the Village Hall which will be seen on your right.

18. Continue down the road and take the next left turn where you will see the Village Shop on the corner.

19. Follow the road until you reach the car park where the walk began.

Route pdf – full instructions with photos
Route pdf – written instructions and map only (no photos)
Route GPX File download