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Comment by DANNIE(OLD GITVAT). Submitted at 08:59 on Saturday 29-Nov-2008. SUBJECT: MUSHROOMS thank,you lads for the mushroom i got a few years ago,since i got it ive chipped a smily face into it and drilled holes in the top and planted strawbery plants,to resemble hair.now my mushrooms had mushrooms on the base,magic or what?. cant wait to see the grandsons face when he sees it,ta. |
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Comment by dannie(old gitvat). Submitted at 14:49 on Wednesday 26-Nov-2008. SUBJECT: sheep so i'm trundling round as you do on a wet and foggy day (wife says i'm mad) when all of a sudden as i get to the new path i see it it's just stood there in the mist. at first i thought i had fallen asleep but the wind soon made it clear it's a sheep. so have we now started a flock?. if so are they staying, and do we feed them?. or was i realy just a sheep, er a sleep. dannie(old git+vat) |
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Comment by Robin. Submitted at 11:23 on Thursday 6-Nov-2008. SUBJECT: Boggarts Hi Lynne, Regarding acquiring a Boggart, you are probably best to call me or Dave direct at Ogden Water. We may be able to help - although coaxing them out of the woods is very difficult! Call on (01422) 249136. Kind Regards, Robin Dalton |
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Comment by Ben Doughty. Submitted at 15:34 on Tuesday 4-Nov-2008. SUBJECT: Halloween 2008 Hello people, I'm Ben from Total Awareness Promotions, we were the loud people at the end of the walk on Halloween. What a night we had. As always fun was had by all and can I just say a massive big thank you to all out volunteers and to all the staff at Ogden and the council that made the night possible. We have some good event pictures on the website, tapevents.org.uk Thanks again and see you soon at events across Calderdale. Ben |
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Comment by lYNNE. Submitted at 14:57 on Tuesday 4-Nov-2008. SUBJECT: BOGGARTS Hiya, Does anyone know where I can get my own boggart from? My friend would really love one similar to the ones around Ogden Water. Ta. |
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Comment by Robin Dalton. Submitted at 12:35 on Tuesday 4-Nov-2008. SUBJECT: Halloween Thank you all for the positive comments and feedback about Halloween. I think this year again proved a success, and a big thank you must go out to all the volunteers who helped on the night. Its about this time every year that myself and Dave think 'Never Again' as we reflect on the evening. We have no idea how many will turn up and car parking always gives us our greatest concern. This year around 1800 people came along, which is on par with the biggest turn out we've had. Unfortunately, this number of people again meant that parking was a headache, and there were still several hundred people outside the Estate at 7:00pm. For this reason the start was delayed, but understandably early arrivals started to get cold on the Promenade. Its not always easy to get the balance right! Well, as to whether we will do it again next year, watch this space....the event seems to have gathered a life of its own. |
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Comment by DANNIE. Submitted at 09:58 on Sunday 2-Nov-2008. SUBJECT: IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TONIGHT Firstly, let me say well done to all staff and volunteers for a cracking exhibition the other night. So lets get started. Yes there were a few hiccups, but lets think about this for a moment. 1st the number of visitors per staff must have taken some very good crowd management, and if you think things where a bit slow, just take this into consideration. Just supposing someone had strayed off the beaten track, they would have found themselves in a very tricky situation indeed (no pun meant). The staff were only making sure we were safe. So thank you all for that. Also thank you to all the people that turned out in fancy dress, If Ogden had been invaded that night by someone or thing from outer space, they would have had it away on their heels as fast has their little craft would carry them. The only thing that didn't go right was my grandson fell asleep half way round, the excitement was too much for him! He is still telling everyone about the fireworks, and lights etc at Ogden. So once again, thankyou each and everyone of you, staff and visitors alike, you made a good night great. Ta. Dannie(old git+vat) |
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Comment by carrie and eddy. Submitted at 23:48 on Friday 31-Oct-2008. SUBJECT: halloween walk hi guys well done on the walk tonight, we enjoyed it yet again. we were pleased the number of people who turned up was massuve again we was at the back and enjoyed seeing the light on the water and the trees. keep up the good work. see ya soon. |
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Comment by Rachel Walmsley. Submitted at 22:26 on Monday 13-Oct-2008. SUBJECT: Memorial Seats I have been keeping abreast of the recent debates about the use of Ogden Water as a cemetery, and I must admit that I agree to some extent about the views expressed. However, I would just like to tell you all about the very special lady who is depicted in the plaque in front of the visitor centre as 'the girl from the top of the hill'. That lady was my mother, Jean Wainwright, she was born at Far Burrs (the Top of The Hill) on 22nd August 1950, the daughter of Eric and Enid Wainwright. My mother dedicated her life to the local community - she married at St John's Church Bradshaw, qualified as a nursery nurse, then went on to work with severely disabled youngsters, many of whom died as a result of their conditions. When she died in February, we searched for a fitting tribute to a wonderful and caring lady and decided that she could still do good as an ambassador for Ogden. So, please do not see the bench outside the visitor centre as a 'mausoleum', but see it as a trubute to the best that Ogden can provide - a wonderful community spirit which lives on in her friends and daughters. Please read the poem and live by it - enjoy Ogden as I, my father, my sister, and my nephews have done, and pass this on to your own generation. Places like Ogden need funds and support to survive, and I hope that my mothers tale will inspire you all to protect such an environmental gem. With best wishes Rachel |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 10:47 on Thursday 9-Oct-2008. SUBJECT: photos We have lots of photos of Ogden on the website photogallery. Any additional ones would have to be pretty special to add to the site, as Ogden has to pay for the website space. From time to time, we do ask for photos, particularly very old ones, and occasionally for a calendar or competition. We would be pleased to add a link from the site to other Ogden galleries on the web. Just advise me of the link. My email link is on the Home page. |
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Comment by dannie(old gitvat. Submitted at 17:21 on Wednesday 8-Oct-2008. SUBJECT: photos am i right in thinking there is a photo,albums has such?,and if so would they be one for sale.has you know I've ammast quiet a few,and will put them on my memory stick thingy and bring it to ogden for you to sort.is that the way to do it? |
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Comment by Dannie(old gitvat). Submitted at 09:14 on Sunday 5-Oct-2008. SUBJECT: sculpture when you enter Ogden water from the car park entrance ,just after the dog area. there used to be a sculpture of what my grandson called the in jun.has he returned to his native land or just gone walk abouts ?? |
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Comment by Dannie(old git vat). Submitted at 12:50 on Wednesday 1-Oct-2008. SUBJECT: OGDEN WATER,A LIFES CIRCLE when you visit Ogden water, don't just see water and trees. when i travel round on my doozer truck(mobility scooter) i see,young moms pushing there children round, then off to feed the ducks. toddlers climbing over tree stumps, and collecting pine cones(witch mom and dad promptly put back). i see young couples walking hand in hand, groups of school children, with there teachers having fun whilst learning about nature. teenagers larking about, having fun the only way teenagers can. i see joggers pounding round the waterside(only one more lap) .there the hikers with there back packs, walking sticks, maps and sturdy walking boots, disappearing into the many different walks. i see grandadds, and grandma,s, getting dragged to the ducks or the many sculptures(look at this grandma)then there's grandad,and grandma taking a steady stroll, letting the young uns rush by, and taking the view in there own special time. then there's me on my doozer truck, thinking of all the times Ive been in this area as a child, or taking my grandchildren to the smiley face(only Jake knows about that)or just sitting there remembering my days in the army, and thinking how lucky i am. so Ogden isn't just a body of water and a few trees, its a place where families, meet and play. not forgetting oggy the monster(take a look at the video)they say its gone, but me and my grandson know its still there hiding till we have all gone home. so visit Ogden water, have a hot or cold drink and a sandwich. visit the craft centre. yes Ogden isn't just a reservoir its a way of life. so thank you all the staff, and a personal thanks to all you people that make my trips round Ogden a pleasure, Dannie(old git+vat) |
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Comment by DANNIE(OLD GITVAT). Submitted at 12:40 on Tuesday 30-Sep-2008. SUBJECT: if not relevant please delete,just thought id let getting faster,this only happens in the movies or so i thought.tother month i was going into town on my doozer truck,when i started to pick up speed.not a problem i thought,the mob scooter has a built in safety device to stop it going faster than the governed speed.WRONG,now I'm traveling at a great rate of knots down a hill that's boarded with a duel carriageway,and at the bottom a main road junction.so holding on for dear life,my nostrils flaring like a mad race horse on speed tooting mi hoot and screaming like a well whipped baby.hit the emergency breaks.only left hand front wheel locked,(i think i'm going to die now).but managed to stop before i was either mashed by an artic or the fence at the junction made chips outta me.so the next time your gong down the road and see some mad man traveling at the speed of light,waving and a howling like a scalded dog,dont laugh,say a little prayer,someone did for me that day.the journey into town seem rather bland now the thingy that makes it stop is working,but call me old id rather have it that way |
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Comment by dannie(old gitvat). Submitted at 11:25 on Tuesday 30-Sep-2008. SUBJECT: forums thank you for the fast response,if anyone would like to see some photos of Ogden water they con go to my space on face book.also my daughter has lots on her photos in face book(Shelley's photos)PLEASE DONT TAKE THIS HAS AN ADVERT FOR OUR GROUPS OGDEN WATER,DOSE ITS SELF JUSTICE,THANKS AGAIN.DANNIE |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 13:50 on Monday 29-Sep-2008. SUBJECT: photos Dannie asks how to use ogdenwater website photos. We have sought permission, where practical to display photos on the website. But we do not have permission for them to be reproduced on other sites. |
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Comment by D Wilson. Submitted at 10:16 on Monday 29-Sep-2008. SUBJECT: Danny's trip around Ogden Motorcyclists put a liquid in their tyres to seal punctures as they happen. It is cheap and very good, leaving the only thing to worry about being tyres wearing out! The path around the reservoir is 1.25 miles Danny goes around twice a week = 2.50 miles 52 weeks in a year = 130 miles Over four years = 520 miles Plus getting to Ogden |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 20:44 on Sunday 28-Sep-2008. SUBJECT: photos Hi Dannie The only way you can put photos on the website is to either- Let me have them on a disc/stick, and I will add. or let me have a link to them and I may well add it to the website/forum. We are always pleased to see good photos of Ogden! As to your mileage, my maths is not up to it! |
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Comment by dannie(old gitvat). Submitted at 16:25 on Sunday 28-Sep-2008. SUBJECT: photos this is a two part question really,1st how can i upload photos to the gallery. 2ND can i get permission to post your or others pictures on my own sites,with regards to Ogden water?thank you (old git+vat) |
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Comment by dannie(old gitvat). Submitted at 12:55 on Sunday 28-Sep-2008. SUBJECT: mileage so all you mathematician's,if on average i go round the main route,at least twice a week,and i have been doing this for at least the last four years,(on mi doozer truck)mobility scooter,how many miles is that?.also on another note I've only ever got one puncture,and that was my fault cos was using my doozer off rd so to speak.i think that's a very hard record to beat.considering when i use the main public footpaths i can get at least one puncture a week.well done the team |
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Comment by Ranger Smith. Submitted at 10:58 on Saturday 13-Sep-2008. SUBJECT: Memorial benches Whilst I agree that memorial benches etc are a nice way to remember a loved one, there comes a time when there is simply no room for any more in certain areas, so how about donating say, native spring flowering bulbs which will look good for many years to come, enhance the site furthur and give a welcome display of colour during the winter months for visitors. They could be planted by volunteer groups, local schools etc, thus giving even more people the chance to enjoy Ogden and, for the teachers, link in with one of the key stages in education. |
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Comment by David Wilson. Submitted at 15:48 on Wednesday 6-Aug-2008. SUBJECT: Memorial seats O how I wish it was that simple". Thankfully the reorganisation of memorials throughout Calderdale is now handled centrally. This means that if we require a seat, we notify that office and when the next person enquires, they make the arrangements and bill them. This is great news for the staff at Ogden, as we are daily inundated by requests for seats, tables, trees, sculptures and all sorts of other memorials. We have also had people sneaking in under the cover of night to install plaques of their own on seats, carvings, walls and trees. We thank those who have provided us with memorial seating etc, as it has provided a very real service, and welcome rest spots. Saving the estate budget and the council taxpayer quite a sum may I may add. Believe it or not there is still a seat yet to be installed on the car parks and a plaque to be placed on the second of the two round tables outside the visitor centre. BUT WE ARE FULL! And there is no space for anymore for the foreseeable future. |
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Comment by John Smith. Submitted at 19:27 on Monday 4-Aug-2008. SUBJECT: Memorial seats, benches and trees I am so glad that the organising of the placing of memorial seats, benches and trees at Ogden is now with another department within the council, maybe we might have better control and stop the place becoming like a cemetery. I noticed on one of my many visit that we had two new benches and tables outside the visitor centre but the day after one of the tables had a memorial fixed to in. I do not want to have my cup of tea in a church yard do you? I have no objection to people donating benches and trees but do we rally need to have memorials attached to them, why cant people be happy just in the knowledge that they have donated a bench or a tree where they can spend a little time remembering a loved one. As I have commented before Ogden is a wonderful place and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and volunteers for all the hard work that they all do in trying to keep the place the way it is |
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Comment by David Wilson. Submitted at 10:16 on Monday 7-Jul-2008. SUBJECT: Memorial Trees Unfortunately we no longer organise the memorial seats, benches and trees at Ogden. Another department within the council now handles these centrally, though the installation is still done by the staff here at Ogden Water. If you would like contact me at the Ogden Water office 01422 249136. I will direct you to the person who can help with the arrangements. |
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Comment by Kristina. Submitted at 20:48 on Saturday 5-Jul-2008. SUBJECT: A Remembrance Tree My boyfriend recently passed away aged 21 years. He loved Ogden Water from been a child as he only lived down the road at Thornton. His family, friends and myself would really like some where to visit in his remeberance. We were wondering whether we would be able to plant a tree or have one planted in his remembrance. If so, how would we go about this? Who would be the best person to speak to? I look forward to anybody's comments. Many thanks Kristina |
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Comment by Hannah. Submitted at 22:49 on Wednesday 2-Jul-2008. SUBJECT: coming to see you i'll pop down in 2 weeks to see you - i'm away for a while first. |
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Comment by Robin Dalton. Submitted at 12:10 on Monday 23-Jun-2008. SUBJECT: Reply re: seasonal work at Ogden Water Dear Hannah, Thank you for your interest in working at Ogden Water. Unfortunately our seasonal vacancy has just been filled. This leaves the possibilty of volunteering, but of course a non-paying position may not be suitable for you for financial reasons. However, if you are interested in volunteering over the summer, please feel free to get in contact with either myself or David Wilson at Ogden Water, on (01422) 249136. This summer is going to be busy, with some interesting projects/events running alongside seasonal maintenance. Regards, Robin. |
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Comment by Hannah. Submitted at 14:54 on Friday 20-Jun-2008. SUBJECT: casual work hi, i was wondering about the possibilties of casual/seasonal work at ogden? I'm 18 and on a countryside management course in Huddersfield, but have finished for the summer, and will be spending some time in the vicinity over the holidays. i'm willing to come up and help out where possible. |
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Comment by Robin Dalton. Submitted at 13:08 on Friday 20-Jun-2008. SUBJECT: Metal Detecting at Ogden Water Hi Andrew, On this subject I think it's best to give me or Dave a ring at Ogden Water on (01422) 249136. Generally, it probably is still possible, but there are certain considerations we need to make you aware of. We would need to know where you were going , when , what was found etc. Thanks, Robin |
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Comment by andrew charlesworth. Submitted at 15:54 on Monday 16-Jun-2008. SUBJECT: Metal Detecting I used to come metal detecting couple of years back is it still possible? |
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Comment by Robin Dalton. Submitted at 09:25 on Thursday 8-May-2008. SUBJECT: Biking around Ogden Dear Joshua, Thank you for the question. Unfortunately no biking is allowed around the Ogden Water estate. Although designated access land, under the terms of the agreement, access is limited to walkers only. The staff on the site adhere to this strictly - there just isn't room at Ogden for cycling as well (imagine what it would be like on a warm sunny day!). However, from the Ogden car park are a number of accessible bridleways that can be cycled. One, for example, is across the reservoir dam and up the track opposite (alongside the woodlands)to the Withens. Staff at Ogden will be happy to help if you require further information. I also think I'll have a chat with the web maestro, Anthony, to see if we could somehow put the local cycling routes on this website! I hope this helps. |
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Comment by Joshua Belson. Submitted at 10:58 on Monday 5-May-2008. SUBJECT: Bikes Are you allowed bike in ogden waters |
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Comment by David Wilson . Submitted at 20:02 on Tuesday 8-Apr-2008. SUBJECT: Bird Box Television Visitors to Ogden may be interested to learn that we now have a camera positioned inside a bird box deep within the woodlands. A television inside the Visitor centre shows live footage! |
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Comment by Robin Dalton. Submitted at 09:46 on Tuesday 1-Apr-2008. SUBJECT: Ogden as a cemetery Dear John, Thank you for your observation about the inappropriate placing of flowers on the benches at Ogden. The staff here wholeheartedly agree with your comments. Obviously the benches are bought by the public, and at the point of purchase it is explained that bunches of flowers should not be placed on the estate, but rather down the cemetary or crematorium. We even have notices up explaining this. Unfortunately, but perhaps not unexpectedly, flowers still appear on anniversary dates etc. However, we will remove the flowers when we come across them (with the necessary degree of sensitivity). In lieu of bunches of flowers, we did suggest that the discrete planting of a few snowdrops would be okay, but appear to have been caught out on this one with the interpretation of 'discrete'. Again, this will be dealt with accordingly. Regards, Robin Dalton Ranger Ogden Water |
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Comment by John Smith. Submitted at 20:08 on Monday 31-Mar-2008. SUBJECT: Is Ogden a cemetery Please please please can the management stop people putting flowers on benches and planting flowers around the benches? I like to walk around Ogden because it is a wonderful place to be and not a cemetery. |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 09:43 on Wednesday 26-Mar-2008. SUBJECT: Jogging Not very far really. About a mile. But you can always do multiple laps or go around the woodland trail which is hillier. On the woodland trail, you will not knock too many pedestrians over! |
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Comment by Dave H. Submitted at 14:41 on Tuesday 25-Mar-2008. SUBJECT: Jogging Hello, How far is the distance round the Resevoir. I like to jog round nice scenic areas and have often fancied a go round Ogden, but cannot find any distances posted anywhere on the net or your great website. Many thanks, Dave |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 21:58 on Sunday 16-Mar-2008. SUBJECT: Volunteering Chris. Just turn up at the office/visitor centre and ask! |
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Comment by Chris Cartwright. Submitted at 17:53 on Sunday 16-Mar-2008. SUBJECT: Ok , Thanks Hi there , thanks for reply so soon :) Yes we know that you have to obide by the rules but we are still interested. Isnt there anything at all , or could you even recommend somewhere to us. Thanks for all your help :D Chris |
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Comment by David Wilson. Submitted at 14:56 on Thursday 6-Mar-2008. SUBJECT: Volunteering at Ogden Water We are always keen to encourage volunteering at Ogden Water, however due to insurance problems, the Council is unable to take on volunteers under the age of 16 years. I am sorry, but our hands are tied. |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 13:13 on Thursday 6-Mar-2008. SUBJECT: Volunteer at Ogden Hi Chris Have a look at the post below to Martin Rose about work experience. Then call in or ring the Rangers..... |
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Comment by Chris Cartwright. Submitted at 06:43 on Thursday 6-Mar-2008. SUBJECT: Please Help Us Hi, My name is Chris and i live in the local community of Illingworth. I am 15 and i am really interested in a volentary job at Ogden. Something that involves walking round chatting to people, or helping out when ever i can. I am situated 15 mins from Ogden and it would be ideal. I come up every weekend with two of my friends and they are also very interested in helping me. We walk right round all the time so we would love to help. Please reply as soon as possible , i am really intrested in helping out Many Thanks Chris Cartwright |
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Comment by David Wilson . Trees and woodlands are very important, they clean the air, slow down the wind
providing shelter and in these environmentally conscious days, soak up carbon. |
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Comment by PeterM. Submitted at 19:24 on Wednesday 16-Jan-2008. SUBJECT: Far Burrs Many thanks David and Anthony for your very helpful posts. My wife and I wil definitely have a trip up to Ogden to see Far Burs.We are not far away. Just over the border in Cumbria. Peter |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 17:37 on Friday 11-Jan-2008. SUBJECT: Far Burrs In the 1901 census, the residents of Far Burrs were:William Boocock (Head). Mary Hannah Boocock (Wife). And Annie, Emily and Norman. William and Mary Hannah are buried in Mount Zion graveyard. See mountzionhalifax.org.uk 'search the burial records'. |
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Comment by David Wilson. Submitted at 15:16 on Friday 11-Jan-2008. SUBJECT: Far Burrs photograph I looked at the Ogden more Archives (on the Photo Gallery page) and discovered an old photograph of Far Burrs named Ogden 12! |
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Comment by David Wilson. Submitted at 15:08 on Friday 11-Jan-2008. SUBJECT: Far Burrs Hi Peter Far Burrs indeed does still exist, and is easily visible from the roadside. As you enter Ogden Water along Ogden Lane, Far Burrs is to the right of the car parks. |
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Comment by PeterM. Submitted at 19:57 on Thursday 10-Jan-2008. SUBJECT: Far Burrs An ancestor of my wife lived in a house called Far Burrs around 1850, which I think must be near to where the reservoir now is. Can anyone tell me if this buliding is still standing,and whether it is posible to see it from the road? I would love to just have a look. Peter |
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Comment by Robin, Ranger, Ogden. Submitted at 22:11 on Friday 7-Dec-2007. SUBJECT: Work Experience Dear Martin, Probably the easiest way to answer any questions you may have is to give myself or Dave Wilson a ring at Ogden Water on (01422) 249136. We do take on students during school term time for work experience, although this is done centrally. Whether we do does depend on a number of factors (such as staffing levels, time of year, availability of suitable works etc) and also the age of your son - I believe their are insurance issues which need to be taken into consideration. We also have a regular core of fanatastic volunteers who come up at weekends to run Ogden. As to the actual work, there are many projects in the pipeline at the moment, from step building to tree planting, as well as the more 'mundane' every day management issues (litter clearance etc). I suggest you call and hope we can help you further. Kind Regards, Robin |
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Comment by Martin Rose . Submitted at 10:17 on Tuesday 4-Dec-2007. SUBJECT: Work Experience Hi, I work for Brighouse High School and have a lad who is very interested in the armed forces. I am looking at possible work experience locations for him, hoping to get him some experience of the outdoors and the responsibilities entailed. It would not be until next year, just putting some feelers out really. Please let me know. Regards, Mart |
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Comment by Ben D. Submitted at 19:12 on Wednesday 28-Nov-2007. SUBJECT: Halloween Hello, It's Ben here from Total Awareness Promotions. Thank you all for letting us take part in the halloween walk 07. We loved putting on the finale piece. We took some pictures on the night, you can view these at www.totalawarenesspromotions.co.uk -click on the events pictures tab. Thanks again, Ben the TAP crew |
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Comment by Robin. Submitted at 22:56 on Monday 19-Nov-2007. SUBJECT: Volunteer work Tim, If you are interested in volunteering at Ogden, then please don't hesitate to give David Wilson, the manager, or myself a ring on Hx 249136. Or next time you're walking around Ogden, come up to the office (the door on the green classroom) and say hello. One of us is usually around. Many thanks, Robin, Ranger, Ogden. |
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Comment by David Wilson. Submitted at 09:24 on Monday 19-Nov-2007. SUBJECT: Ogden Methodist Chapel We have a great collection of photographs of old Ogden, however this is one part of the site still we cannot find a photograph of. If anyone has a family photograph or any other of the building please contact us as we would be very interested. Thank you! |
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Comment by David Wilson. Submitted at 09:15 on Monday 19-Nov-2007. SUBJECT: Halloween Photographs I think Janis and Chris Buckley took some on the night |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 22:14 on Saturday 17-Nov-2007. SUBJECT: Volunteer Work Hi Tim Your offer to help the Rangers at Ogden Water will be gratefully received. You can either ask to see Dave Wilson or Robin Dalton or Craig Spencer, and they will be happy to show you the ropes. Or you can look at the Friends of Ogden Water pages and go from there. On the What's On page, I see their is a volunteer day this Saturday, 24th, although I have not received definate confirmation of this. Why not just turn up at 1pm at the visitor centre. Look out for Jan Buckley. |
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Comment by Tim. Submitted at 09:51 on Friday 16-Nov-2007. SUBJECT: Volunteer Work Hi, I am a frequent visitor to Ogden Water and live very local (5/10 mins away) and am very interested in becoming a volunteer to help with anything where possible. Can you please tell me how I can go about this. Thanks. |
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Comment by Robin. Submitted at 22:53 on Tuesday 13-Nov-2007. SUBJECT: Father Xmas Hi Kaye I'm pleased to say that Father Christmas will again be visiting Ogden Water this year. Santas visit to the Ogden woodland grotto falls on the 8th and 9th December, from 12-3 on the Saturday and 11-3 on the Sunday. Full details will be on the website hopefully by the end of next week. Thanks for your interest and hope you can make it! Robin, Ranger, Ogden Water |
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Comment by Kaye. Submitted at 14:28 on Monday 5-Nov-2007. SUBJECT: Father Christmas With having a young family who love to walk round Ogden on many a Sunday afternoon, could anyone tell me if Father Christmas will be making an appearance this year. My eldest son was abit young last year. many thanks |
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Comment by Anthony G, webmaster. Submitted at 17:18 on Friday 2-Nov-2007. SUBJECT: Halloween Walk 2007 I also enjoyed my walk around the reservoir. I even took my camera. But I am not good enough to take night time photos. Did anyone else take any? If you have some good general shots of the evening, please send them to anthony.greenwood@virgin.net and I may put them on the website.... |
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Comment by D Smith. Submitted at 17:13 on Friday 2-Nov-2007. SUBJECT: Halloween Walk 2007 I have attended the walk several times over the past 3 years with my young family and the event never fails to deliver. This year was the best yet with a nice finale which all the kids could get involved in bringing a monster to life. The witches were as good as ever and the entrance of the woodland wizard a bit different. Wish you luck next year, we will be there!! Thanks for all your hard work and effort, Have you any pictures for the website? |
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Comment by Robin, Ogden Ranger. Submitted at 16:24 on Wednesday 13-Jun-2007. SUBJECT: Feedback for Eve Thankyou for your positive comments about Ogden and your feedback. Its great to hear you had a good time and will be coming back. As Anthony has mentioned, a walking leaflet for the trails inside the Ogden Reserve is currently being produced. The existing site leaflet does have a basic map of the trails, and is available from the visitor centre. Longer walks from Ogden will have to planned by using an ordnance survey map. However, staff at Ogden are more than happy to give advice if required. Either way, I'll have a chat with Anthony about how we can develop the web site with further information. To help visitors, there will be an interpretitive panel going up in the near future with informtaion about the woodlands and wildlife at Ogden. Thanks for your feedback. Ogden Water staff can be contacted on (01422) 249136. Robin Dalton Ranger Ogden Water (01422) 249136 |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 17:59 on Sunday 3-Jun-2007. SUBJECT: Map Hello Eve You have found a terrific spot. There is a walking map being produced as we speak, and I will try to find more details and let you know.... Anthony G |
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Comment by Eve Learmont - Thom. Submitted at 16:56 on Sunday 3-Jun-2007. SUBJECT: Map Visited Ogden for the first time on Saturdat 2nd June, beautiful area. Saw for the first time a spotted flycatcher and realised there must be some lovley walks to do. But no map on the webpages not even the orienteering page? It would be very useful for new visitors to have a map to use when exploring. Yorkshire waters web pages were down and unable to help, the interactive one is ok but no details for walking and could do with a few more details itself. I.e. wildfowl on the water, doh, what species? Other than those little constuctive criticisms, great place and will certainly return, binoculars, picnic etc and walk more. E.L.T. |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 18:05 on Monday 14-May-2007. SUBJECT: orienteering Dave If you look at .eastpennineoc.org.uk you will see there is a beginners event this wednesday evening at 6.30pm 'ish. Suggest you turn up, whatever the weather and have a go! |
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Comment by dave. Submitted at 15:03 on Monday 14-May-2007. SUBJECT: orienteering can orienteering be done in bad weather and is there a contingency plan |
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Comment by Hiker. Submitted at 09:31 on Monday 30-Apr-2007. SUBJECT: Sculptures I walked over Nab Hill the other day from Warley Moor reservoir to Thornton Moor reservoir. I was amazed by the ad hoc walling enterprises that seem to be present at the side of the path. There is no mention of these sculptures on the OS maps. Many can be seen on Google Earth, particularly the question mark. There is a link to this on the Ogden Water website. The first sculpture seems to suggest a wind turbine, lying down. Next there is a question mark/shelter, and nearby can be seen the number 42! I wonder if Douglas Adams was walking here when he got the idea for the Answer to The Ultimate Question Of Life, the Universe and Everything? Also there are a high shelter type curved wall thingy, a high square table, that I understand used to have a stone slatey snake tail, and a round wall structure, in progress? Whats going on? |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 18:03 on Thursday 26-Apr-2007. SUBJECT: orienteering Dave Have a look at the orienteering link on the 'useful links' page. I think it will answer your questions. But you can just turn up at Ogden visitor centre, buy an orienteering pack, pick a course and go! |
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Comment by dave. Submitted at 15:23 on Thursday 26-Apr-2007. SUBJECT: orienteering what is the timescale usually given for orienteering and how many people is it best done with |
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Comment by Robin D. Submitted at 12:19 on Thursday 29-Mar-2007. SUBJECT: Muscovy Duck Hi Natalie There is only one Muscovy duck at Ogden Water, and he/she is regularly seen sitting at the duck feeding area waiting for food. It has been at Ogden for around 3 years, and was one of three Muscovy's released onto the reservoir. The other two, unfortunately didn't hang around/survive for long. Muscovy ducks are not native to the UK, but can be seen on lakes, reservoirs and ponds throughout the country. The Muscovy duck at Ogden has been given various names by visitors, some call her Nellie, others think he is male and call him Rasputin. I call him Gerald! |
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Comment by Natalie. Submitted at 08:09 on Tuesday 13-Mar-2007. SUBJECT: Muscovy duck Spotted a Muscovy duck for the first time on Sat morning (10th Mar) on the water. Does anyone else see them? |
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Comment by Nick S. Submitted at 19:22 on Tuesday 27-Feb-2007. SUBJECT: Ogden Water Photographs There are lots of superb photographs of Ogden, taken by walkers, and by professionals. Put the following link into the address bar of your browser. http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=ogden%20water&w=all |
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Comment by carrie allen. Submitted at 23:52 on Sunday 5-Nov-2006. SUBJECT: halloween walk Thank you very much for an eventfull walk. Never been before at night time, will come next year and will bring some friends as well, keep up the hard work. |
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Comment by David wilson. Submitted at 19:24 on Wednesday 1-Nov-2006. SUBJECT: Ogden Water Halloween Just a few words of thanks from both myself and Robin, for all the hard work everybody put into the night event. The show went off really well, no accidents and lots of praise coming from all areas. Again many thanks David Wilson Ogden Water Manager |
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Comment by David Wilson. Submitted at 19:45 on Thursday 26-Oct-2006. SUBJECT: Sculptures Unfortunately the the weather at Ogden doesn't allow untreated softwoods to last very long. The Sculptures were allowed to dry out as they were greenwood. Sadly they did become blackened by a fungal growth and did require a stain. At the recommendation of the men who did the work we applied a wax based preservative stain. Though a little bright at the moment, the colour will tone down given time. The life of such sculptures is alas short in such a wet environment, the treatment will at least allow the sculptures to be enjoyed for a least a little longer. |
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Comment by suprised from Halifax. Submitted at 20:22 on Wednesday 25-Oct-2006. SUBJECT: 'sculptures' I had a great day when you had chainsaw artists visit Ogden and give a display, so what happened to all the stunning sculptures being created on the day? I have been a regular visitor since then and eagerly waited to see the pieces displayed in the woodland. So you can imagine my suprise to see on my recent visit the beautiful sculptures totally ruined by ridiculous coloured stain. This makes them look plastic and cheap, not anything like the wood I saw crafted all those months ago. Why choose such vivid colours for something that surely should have been much more subtle, perhaps NATURAL WOOD preservative would have been more in keeping? Even if time does fade the bright colours they are for the forseeable future a dissapointment, especially the eagle which WAS stunning. |
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Comment by David Wilson (Og Manager). Submitted at 18:13 on Thursday 3-Aug-2006. SUBJECT: Excellent information and a great day out So glad you enjoyed your visit to Ogden Water, Much of the work gone into making Ogden so visitor friendly, is performed by are dedicated team of Volunteers and Friends of Ogden Group. And of course we must not forget our dedicated web master. |
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Comment by Beth Williams. Submitted at 11:06 on Sunday 30-Jul-2006. SUBJECT: Excellent information and a great day out Hi, I'd been looking online for informations on walks around the Halifax area and spotted a link to this website. I was delighted to see the level of information provided and the photographs. Inspired we visited Ogden water and had a lovely time. So a big thank you for your web-site and making it so easy to have a great day out. Thank You. |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 22:27 on Tuesday 20-Jun-2006. SUBJECT: Ogden Toilets....... I had a further discussion with Ranger David Wilson about the Toilets not being open as expected. He pointed out that anyone bringing a party of people to visit could contact the Ranger service a day or two before to inform them. The Rangers could then try to ensure facilities are available. Tel 01422 249136 |
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Comment by Robin Dalton. Submitted at 23:35 on Wednesday 7-Jun-2006. SUBJECT: Ogden Toilets. In response to the toilets not being open by 10am on Sunday 14th May, I am sorry that they weren't available at this time and for the inconvenience caused. Generally, the Ogden toilets are open by 8:30am. However, there are only two full-time staff here, and on the weekends outside the summer we are fortunate that volunteer rangers take on staffing responsibilities. They are usually on site by 10:00am and open the toilets on arrival. Whilst it would not be reasonable to ask the volunteers to come in earlier (even though they often do), I shall discuss the issue with the Ogden Water manager and see if we can work out a resolution. Robin Dalton Ranger, Ogden Water |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 22:45 on Tuesday 16-May-2006. SUBJECT: Photographs John sent me some of his photos illustrating three of his walks around Ogden. They can be found as a pdf download in the Photogallery. |
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Comment by Rosemary Boyle. Submitted at 08:17 on Monday 15-May-2006. SUBJECT: feedback Yesterday, 14th May a group of walkers from Rotherham Ramblers visted the area and parked at Ogden Water. We were disappointed to find the toilets locked at 10.00am and after over 1.5 hours travelling found this unacceptable when the notice indicated they were only locked from 5.00pm to 8.30am. Please respond |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 16:34 on Sunday 9-Apr-2006. SUBJECT: Photographs Hi John I am very interested to hear of your photographs. I think the best way to share your photos would be for us meet so that I can see them. We can then decide together the best way to proceed. The Ogden Ranger service are also interested in Ogden photos. So please get in touch. |
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Comment by John. Submitted at 20:17 on Saturday 8-Apr-2006. Cheers Anthony. I did feel a little foolish after sending my last comment. Is there any way I can send my own pictures of Ogden to this site? Ive taken hundreds in a handful of years that Id like to share to a wider number of people for them to enjoy. |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 22:18 on Friday 7-Apr-2006. SUBJECT: Then and Now I have added a few interesting photographs to the site showing comparisons of today and yesteryear. See the link in the photogallery. 2004 Now and Then photographs.... |
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Comment by Anthony G. Submitted at 23:23 on Thursday 6-Apr-2006. SUBJECT: Then and Now John, I presume you have spotted the current photo gallery, including lots of archive photos? |
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Comment by Anthony G, webmaster. Submitted at 22:44 on Thursday 6-Apr-2006. SUBJECT: Ornithology Iain. Good idea. I will make sure the powers that be get on to the idea of an ornithology course. We seem to have everything else! |
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Comment by Anthony G, webmaster. Submitted at 22:41 on Thursday 6-Apr-2006. SUBJECT: Then and Now Thanks for your comment John. I have some then and now pictures, and will consider adding them to the site. Will let you know! |
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Comment by Ann. Submitted at 13:22 on Saturday 1-Apr-2006. I have visited Ogden on many occations and have enjoyed every minute of it. I have only just found out about Ogden's website and i intend to visit this site often as well. |
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Comment by John. Submitted at 14:25 on Tuesday 14-Mar-2006. Whatever the season I never get tired of visiting Ogden. If you have a lot of photos can I suggest you add a gallery? Im sure a "then and now" one would prove very popular, especially to past and present visitors wherever they are in the world. |
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Comment by Iain. Submitted at 10:28 on Monday 6-Mar-2006. Any chance of running an Ornithology (birds and birdwatching) course in your educational facility? I'm keen to learn more and I'm not on my own. What about it Ogden? |
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Comment by Colin Duke. Submitted at 04:27 on Friday 30-Dec-2005. SUBJECT: Web Site Great Site nice and simple to use keeping every one informed Very useful resource www.judywoods.dial.pipex.com |
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Comment by Anthony. Submitted at 21:39 on Saturday 10-Dec-2005. SUBJECT: Father Christmas I was unable to go to see Father Christmas. Did he turn up? How did he arrive? On his sleigh? Has anyone any pictures suitable for the website? |
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Comment by Anthony. Submitted at 20:35 on Saturday 10-Dec-2005. SUBJECT: webmaster adding a test comment I am keen to see if visitors to Ogden Water are using the new website and what they think of it. The Calderdale/Countryside Staff are awaiting your comments regarding Ogden with baited breath! |
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