Woolley Village Residents' Association was founded in 1969 by a small group of enthusiastic residents.
Its objectives are
In achieving our objectives, we ensure that the principles of conservation are carried out by the Authorities and also pursue action that will benefit the community, both materially and socially.
The Residents' Association, in recent years, has supported the fight against wind turbines and solar farms; organised social events to bring the community together; held fundraising events in support of the Village Hall, Woolley Church and for the provision of a Christmas tree in the grounds of the Village Hall.
Members of the Residents' Association committee also provide organisational and practical support for Village Hall and Church fundraising and social events.
The WVRA, along with the Village Hall committee, resurrected the Friday Night Bar in the Village Hall.
We also help to organise and run St Peter's Church's 'Woolley Feast', a bi-ennial fun day of children and family races with a children's creativity competition and buffet tea. The next 'Woolley Feast' is in 2017.
In 2012, teamed with the Village Hall committee, we threw a 'street' party in the Village Hall and its grounds, to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and in 2016 we celebrated the Queen's 90th birthday in a similar style.
Two recently launched community activities organised by members of the WVRA committee are the 'Lunch Club' (for older residents/those living on their own in the village) and 'Knit and Natter'.
Its objectives are
- To preserve the character of the village
- To ensure that developments harmonise with the village
- To identify proposals which benefit the community
- To organise social events for the residents of the village
In achieving our objectives, we ensure that the principles of conservation are carried out by the Authorities and also pursue action that will benefit the community, both materially and socially.
The Residents' Association, in recent years, has supported the fight against wind turbines and solar farms; organised social events to bring the community together; held fundraising events in support of the Village Hall, Woolley Church and for the provision of a Christmas tree in the grounds of the Village Hall.
Members of the Residents' Association committee also provide organisational and practical support for Village Hall and Church fundraising and social events.
The WVRA, along with the Village Hall committee, resurrected the Friday Night Bar in the Village Hall.
We also help to organise and run St Peter's Church's 'Woolley Feast', a bi-ennial fun day of children and family races with a children's creativity competition and buffet tea. The next 'Woolley Feast' is in 2017.
In 2012, teamed with the Village Hall committee, we threw a 'street' party in the Village Hall and its grounds, to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and in 2016 we celebrated the Queen's 90th birthday in a similar style.
Two recently launched community activities organised by members of the WVRA committee are the 'Lunch Club' (for older residents/those living on their own in the village) and 'Knit and Natter'.
An Evening of Magic with Darren Mac was held on 5th March 2016 in Woolley Village Hall and was another sell-out event, organised by the Residents' Association. Darren Mac, British Magical Champion, had the audience on the edge of their seats with his magic and in stitches with his non-stop humour. Another hugely successful entertaining evening whilst raising money for our next community event.
The Queen's 90th Birthday Celebration was organised by the WVRA and Village Hall Committee and held in the Village Hall on Saturday 11th June 2016. In the style of a street party, it was open to all residents. With food galore, the Normanton and Altofts Brass Band playing and a children's 'Create a 90th Birthday Card for Queen Elizabeth II' competition, a lovely time was had by all.
The War Memorial Restoration began with an idea for a new gate for the entrance of the War Memorial Garden, to commemorate the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. This idea snowballed into a restoration of the Cenotaph (the middle plaque was stolen many years ago and has never been replaced); the garden and the seating area outside.
Work began in April 2016 and thanks to Woolley Parish Council and Wakefield Council for their approval and financial support; residents who have donated items from the new gate to turf and plants; and a group of volunteers who have given their time and energy to clearing and reviving this formerly overgrown and neglected space, the War Memorial Garden is now an area befitting those who sacrificed their lives for others.
Work began in April 2016 and thanks to Woolley Parish Council and Wakefield Council for their approval and financial support; residents who have donated items from the new gate to turf and plants; and a group of volunteers who have given their time and energy to clearing and reviving this formerly overgrown and neglected space, the War Memorial Garden is now an area befitting those who sacrificed their lives for others.
