Community
The Community in Farnley Tyas is a fairly stable one! It emerged from our survey that 59% had been resident for more than ten years and in fact 36% of people living in the Village had done so for more than twenty years. There is a good mix of ages with both young families, middle aged people and the elderly.
Housing is varied, 75% is privately owned, the remainder consisting of various types of rented accommodation.
Some 75% of residents would like to see more organised Village events but 55% claimed a lack of time prevented them being available to help with these Village events. Many residents would like to see more activities for different groups of people, i.e. the elderly, the young, mothers and pre-school children.
There is a moderate need for more sporting activity, football, cricket, tennis and bowling as well as equestrian events could all have their place. Walking had high priority for many people. Some one would like to start a book club, another mountain
biking and yet another to see a garden centre established.
The School, the Church, The Golden Cock Inn, the Bowling Club and the Recreation Ground all had a great deal of support for their importance to the Village. Responses ranged from 83% to 98% very important/important.
A majority of respondents would like to see a Community Centre established and 71% felt the re-introduction of a shop for top up shopping would be useful.
The following comments were made by residents on the questionnaire
- A community room in Church or school
- Include a community space in Church
- Give out the Highway Code along with the Hymn Book
- Church needs local support
- Financial help for building maintenance of St Lucius
- Extend Burial Ground
- Anything that would provide local interest
- I will help with any activities though’ I am not very good at sport
- Improve the Farnley Shoot
- Would help with any activity especially Village events
- Golden Cock could be more Child Friendly
- Recreation Ground needs new changing area along with a hard tennis court and more seating
- I am pleased to have the chance of saying these things
- Improve facilities for walkers
- Give Bowling clubhouse a face lift
- We like Farnley Tyas as it is
- Increase facilities to meet demand
- Organised Village events
The importance of Amenities and Social Activities
The importance of amenities was classed as follows:
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The importance of social activities was classed as follows:
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| Amenity |
Very Important / Important |
Not Important |
| Recreation Ground |
98% |
2% |
| Golden Cock |
95% |
3% |
| School |
94% |
3% |
| Church |
88% |
6% |
| Bowling Club |
83% |
9% |
| Community Centre |
60% |
29% |
| Housing Services |
18% |
54% |
| Top-up Shopping |
71% |
24% |
| Post Office |
74% |
23% |
| Farm Shop |
79% |
16% |
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| Activity |
Very Important / Important |
Not Important |
| Social |
75% |
2% |
| Elderly |
66% |
11% |
| Mothers |
49% |
19% |
| Pre-School |
56% |
16% |
| Young |
68% |
12% |
| Village Events |
76% |
14% |
| Tennis |
39% |
27% |
| Cricket |
47% |
24% |
| Football |
49% |
20% |
| Bowling |
63% |
15% |
| Walking |
82% |
27% |
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Community Plan
Explanation of terms used:
Short Term – under 6 months, Medium term – 6-24 months, Long Term – Over 24 months
Low Cost – Under £500, Medium Cost - £500-£5000, High Cost – Over £5000
The following topic's have been raised as action points for the community plan.
To create opportunities for the community of Farnley Tyas to grow and develop in terms of its community spirit and its local amenities.
| Action |
Action By |
Partners |
When |
Estimated Cost |
| Create a central notice board to display/publicise Village events. |
Community Working Group |
Farnley Estates Limited and Parish Council |
Short Term |
Low |
Community Events
| Action |
Action By |
Partners |
When |
Estimated Cost |
Suggestions:-
- Family games evening
- Book club
- Bowling Open Day
- Sports coaching Evening/weekend
- Themed walks around the Village e.g. history, flora and fauna
- Mothers and toddlers group meetings
- Farnley in Bloom
- Scarecrow walk
- Open gardens events
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Community Working Group |
Community School
Bowling Club
Church
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Mid term |
Low
Medium |
Local History and Trails
| Action |
Action By |
Partners |
When |
Estimated Cost |
Provide opportunities for other residents to devise and Organise further community events.
Create a heritage trail and leaflet
Consider the preparation of a booklet about the
history of Farnley Tyas (building on existing materials) |
Community Working Group |
Parish Council/Church/
Kirklees Council
Parish Council
Environment Committee
Kirklees Council
Local residents and
groups
Farnley Estates Limited |
Short / Mid Term |
Medium |
Amenities
| Action |
Action By |
Partners |
When |
Estimated Cost |
| Liaise with Farnley Estates Limited and others to explore a location and possible funding for: |
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| A community centre |
Community
Working Group |
Farnley Estates Limited, Kirklees Leisure services, Parish Council |
Short/Mid term |
High |
| A convenience/farm shop/Post Office within the Village. |
Community
Working Group |
Farnley Estates Limited, Kirklees Leisure services, Parish Council |
Short/Mid term |
High |
| Canvas opinion about the re-instatement of a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. |
Community
Working Group |
Community Group, Neighbourhood Police, Village community |
Mid Term |
Low |
| Establish a Farnley Tyas Community website that will serve as an electronic notice board. (done!) |
Community
Working Group |
Community Group, Neighbourhood Police, Village community |
Mid/Long term |
Low |