Helen Mead

CAN anyone throw light on what is taking place in this picture? It shows a parade of so-called cleansing ponies in Hammerton Street yard, Bradford, in 1938.The animals are all neatly harnessed up for what looks like an inspection. Maybe their purpose was to pull dust carts or water containers for street cleaning. It is interesting to see the cobbled yard and the corrugated iron sheds surrounding it. There are four children sitting on a wall in front of one of the sheds watching the proceedings.The tall wall in the background possibly stands between the yard and the railway line.If anyone knows more about the role of cleansing horses in Bradford, or can say more about the picture, email helen.mead@nqyne.co.uk

WE’VE got some horsey pictures for readers this week.  Ponies never fail to raise a smile. From the ever-popular Thelwell cartoons to the real thing, pint-sized horses are such a joy. Here’s some pictures taken over the years.

Q: WHEN did you first develop a love of literature and writing in particular?

‘HE’LL ring me when he’s having a bad day, a tricky time at work…or even when his football team is beaten.’

EVERY year in November Children in Need hits our TV screens. The popular BBC show is airing on Friday to raise as much money as possible for charities that help children in the UK. Here’s a look back to how much fun we had locally in previous years.

ON FRIDAY the annual Children in Need event takes place. Every year in November Children in Need is broadcast by the BBC to raise money for charities that help children in the UK. The show includes comedy, drama and music, with celebrity guests popping up to lend a hand and raise as much money as possible. The Children in Need event has been held annually since 1980, making 2024 the 43rd year of the appeal. In this picture, taken in 2011, members of Fitness First in Victoria Road, Eccleshill, took part in a Zumba marathon to raise cash for the event. It was organised by ND Dance Academy and Total Dance UK> It looks like great fun was had by all. Maybe you were there to Zumba the night away

Remembrance Sunday takes place tomorrow.

WHILE the company has received a lot of flak for it, I quite like the fact that Northern Rail still use fax machines to communicate with staff.