Keeping Linthwaite Tidy

07/10/2026

08/09/2026

Morning all!

Ever fancied getting a bit more involved in what’s happening in Linthwaite and Cowlersley, meeting new people, sharing ideas or developing some new skills along the way?

Our Pride in Linthwaite AGM is Thursday 17th, at 7:30pm at Broad Oak Cricket Club — in the bar area, not the committee room.

As well as finding out more about everything PIL gets involved with, this is a great opportunity to come along, meet some of the people behind the scenes and see where you might be able to get involved during the 2026–27 year.

We’re looking for a few fresh faces, new ideas and different skills to join us. You don’t need to have previous committee experience — just an interest in making a positive difference locally. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved, whether that’s helping with projects and events, supporting our community activities, bringing your own skills to the group, or simply learning something new and building confidence along the way.

It’s also a great way to meet new people, build your local network and play a part in making things happen in our village.

Even if joining the committee isn’t for you, please come along to the AGM if you can. It would be great to see people there and give some recognition to all those who give their time behind the scenes to make PIL activities possible.

And, of course, we’ll be giving a big thank you to Nicola Booth for her three years as Chair and everything she’s done for the group.

Thursday 17th Sep | 7:30pm | Broad Oak Cricket Club
Bar area — not the committee room

Come along, have a chat and see what you think. You never know where getting involved might lead!

Hope to see you there if you can make it.

Malc
07747 018495

24/08/2026

Volunteers from the far west boundary of Linthwaite tackled High House Edge yesterday, all this just 3 weeks since we last cleared that stretch!

23/08/2026

Our village anti-graffitti vandal “Lanksy” has been out and about this morning removing graffiti. Just for fun: Do you recognise any of the locations? 🤷🏼‍♂️

04/08/2026

Hello, if anyone can spare a few hours to help Neil with the Gala and Heights Ultra Run at Broad Oak Cricket Club on 13th Sep: please can you register below.

Due to change in date and venue we are looking for any help in the morning and during the day if you can possibly assist. It’s a community fun day/gala and an organised run. Thank you.

We’re on the lookout for an incredible team of volunteers to help bring the Heights Ultra Trail 2026 to life and we’d love you to be part of it. Saturday 19th September 2026 This is one of Yorkshire’s most exciting trail running events, and it...

26/07/2026

Over the past few days we’ve been overwhelmed by the support and appreciation shown for our dog poo bag initiative.

This morning we stocked the dispensers for what will be the final time, using the last 4,000 bags we had in reserve. Sadly, this means we have now completely exhausted both our stock and the funding that has kept the scheme running.

The initiative costs around £1,200 a year to maintain. Without renewed funding from KMC or another sponsor, the dispensers will have to be removed once they are empty.

In the meantime, we ask everyone to please only take a bag if you’ve genuinely been caught short. The dispensers were always intended as an emergency backup, not a replacement for bringing your own bags.

Thank you to everyone who has used the scheme responsibly and helped keep our green spaces clean. We hope a way can be found to continue this much-valued service in the future. 🫶🏼🦮🐾🦴

07/06/2026

Volunteers out and about early this morning keeping the village s***k and span! 💪🏼💚

01/06/2026

IMPORTANT : Dog Poo Bag Dispensers Update-

Each month our volunteers refill the grant funded dog poo bag dispensers across the village. More than 2400 bags are taken EVERY month. That is 2400 occasions where dog owners who are legally required to carry their own bags, have instead relied on what should be an emergency only resource.

The final stock purchased through the previous Labour Councillors Ward Budget has this morning been fully deployed. At the current rate of use, supplies will run out in late June.

We will submit a request to the newly installed Reform Councillors to continue this initiative. Once we receive a decision, we will update the community.

A reminder of the key points:

• Legal requirement Dog owners must leave home with their own dog poo bags. The dispensers are not intended to replace this responsibility.
• Unsustainable usage Current demand means the remaining stock will be exhausted by late June.
• Future uncertainty If further funding is not approved, the dispensers will have to be totally removed.
• Volunteer appreciation Thank you to the volunteers who have installed, checked and refilled these dispensers over the past years. Their work has kept this project running far longer than the original funding anticipated.

-This update is shared so residents understand the situation clearly and can plan accordingly.

16/05/2026

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10/05/2026

Keeping Linthwaite Clean — One Walk, One Bag, One Person Making a Difference

Every day, one of our residents quietly does something brilliant for this village. The Rubbish Magician is one of our local litter heroes! (Paws on Plastic Keep Britain Tidy Inspired)

On each dog walk, he just fills a bread bag or carrier bag with litter from the same stretch of footpath. Nothing dramatic. Nothing loud. Just small, steady action — and the result is a part of Linthwaite that stays consistently clean, welcoming and cared for.

He doesn’t want to be named, and he doesn’t need applause. What he does want is purpose, routine, and pride in where he lives. Litter picking has become a focus for him — a way to stay grounded, stay active, and give something back. His four‑legged sidekick gets him out of the house; the litter picking gives that walk meaning.

And honestly… it shows.
You’ll see the photos — the difference is real.

But here’s the important bit:
Anyone can do what he’s doing.
One bag. One walk. One patch of the village you care about.

If every dog walker, every morning stroller, every “just popping out” resident picked up a handful of litter, Linthwaite would look even better than it already does.

If you’d like to join in — even in a small way — you can sign up, get involved, or find out more via the link below. No pressure, no commitment, no spotlight. Just community pride in action.

Let’s keep this village looking like somewhere we’re proud to call home.
One person has already shown what’s possible. Imagine what we can do together.

Join in here ➜ https://chat.whatsapp.com/CShkuoH2WmAIHmWvQskXaK?mode=gi_t