Wyke folk are gearing up to celebrate the village's centenary year with a brass band concert.

Members of the Wyke Local History Group are praying for good weather as Hebden Bridge Junior Band take centre stage at Wyke Recreation Ground on Sunday.

The event - which will take place from 2.30 to 4.30pm - is aimed at celebrating the area's achievements in the past 100 years and the village becoming part of Bradford. Wyke was part of Bierley but was absorbed into Bradford in 1899.

Peter Walker, of Greenacre Drive, Wyke, the chairman of the group, said it was an opportunity for residents to relive the past.

He said the brass band concert would be a fitting tribute as the village used to house two rival bands known as Wyke Temper-ance and Wyke Old.

Those set to attend the event include Lord Mayor Councillor Harry Mason and Lady Mayoress Councillor Christine Mason.

The three daughters of the late former band player Harold Shaw, of the Wyke Temperance Band - Annie Johnson, 79, of Low Moor, Mary Harker, 77 of Odsal and Nellie Bond, 75 of Wyke - will attend.

Mrs Bond recalled that her trombone-playing father had enjoyed being in the band. She said: "He also served in the First World War and won medals.''

The event marks a series of activities arranged by the group to commemorate the anniversary.

In September, Wyke Centre in Green Lane will host an exhibition of photographs and memorabilia of the village.

On Saturday, June 19, residents are urged to take part in a guided eight-mile tour of the area, beginning at Station Road.

Admission to the concert will be free. If it rains, it will be held at nearby Wyke Middle School in Huddersfield Road.

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