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By Josh Timlin A PUBLIC referendum on plans to give local residents more of a say on what future developments should come to the Holme Valley has been passed – after more than 4,000 people had their say.

The Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan will be adopted after 3,548 - 84.53 per cent of respondents – voted in its favour on November 4.

Having the plan in place, Kirklees Council bosses say, will enable planning board members to better decide if an application is suitable for the area.

Indian / Bangladeshi the Cuisine members of the steering The poll’s turnout was group and everyone who 19.21 per cent, which saw took part in the first plan to the Holme Valley Parish be adopted in Kirklees.”

Council thank everyone who The plan has been created took part. over the last five years with A statement said: local people asked for their “We are delighted to views in consultation events announce that the Holme during 2017, 2018 and 2019 Valley Neighbourhood as it evolved.

Development Plan has been This included ‘Your resoundingly passed and will Valley Your Voice’ booklets be adopted. detailing the draft policies “Over 4,000 people took being sent to every the time to vote, with nearly household in the valley in 85 per cent voters in favour.

2018.

“Thank you to all those There are 13 policies in who voted to recognise what makes our valley special and the plan which all have to Sweet Chillies focus on planning-related make sure future Indian / planning Bangladeshi Cuisine matters. decisions consider our The parish council priorities. statement added: “ There is “A huge thank you to all

a strong focus on protecting and enhancing our landscape and built character as well as our local heritage assets, including specific buildings in Holmfirth and Honley identified as of particular value.

“Policies outline the need for high quality public spaces and provide design principles for shopfronts and advertisements stressing the importance of designs being sympathetic to the character of the area.

“It also highlights the desire to make use of brownfield sites, former mill buildings and provide affordable housing.

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The Holmfirth Christmas lights switch-on celebration was a great success. Hundreds of people enjoyed an afternoon of festive music and entertainment organised by Holmfirth Christmas Team and funded by local businesses. The town was alive with music from the Honley Silver Band and Valley Beats. Children and adults alike enjoying a wonderful fire show and ice Queen walkabout by Poppins Presents, circus skills by Crafty Devilz, the opportunity to visit Santa with Turn Again Theatre and a parade of tinsel tractors.

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Brass band to bring cheer to residents

Pretty as a picture.... the centre of Holmfirth lit up for Christmas. Local photographer Andy Swales captured the festive lights in the courtyard next to Holmfirth Parish Church in Town Gate. Festive lights can now be seen in the centre of Holmfirth and other valley villages.

Plan to stop raw sewage flooding street AN urgent action plan is being drawn up in a bid to combat raw sewage from spilling into a Scholes street during spells of heavy rainfall.

Ryecroft Lane’s woes are being caused by a build-up of wet wipes being flushed into the drainage system, according to Yorkshire Water.

A spokesperson said: “There has been a wet wipe blockage in the sewer on Ryecroft Lane, which meant the pipes became overwhelmed during

heavy rainfall. Our initial jet wasn’t powerful enough to remove the stubborn blockage, so we had to send a larger vehicle out to do the job.

“That meant it took a little longer than usual to get sorted.

“The blockage has been removed and our teams are on site checking the sewer to make sure there are no further issues. Blockages like this are often caused by wet wipes being flushed down the toilet.”

THE Holme Valley will be alive with the sound of brass this month as Hade Edge Band brings festive cheer to residents.

Following the reception the band received last year when it wasn’t possible to play inside due to Covid, this year the players will again be visiting to play a mix of traditional carols and Christmas classics.

Hade Edge’s schedule also features the return of their showpiece annual Christmas concert, which this year will take place at Kirkburton Church on December 11.

The band will be led for this concert by guest conductor, Richard Marshall, principal cornet of the Black Dyke Band.

Band member Nick Batty said: “Last year we weren’t allowed to play indoors and people all over the valley came out to listen as we played round the villages.

“We’ve had a number of requests to come back again this year, so we’re

scheduling in as much as we can to try and get to everybody.

“We missed a lot of our regular Christmas engagements last year too, so it’ll also be good to be back playing at those.

“We started at the Clothiers Arms in Netherthong for their Christmas lights switch-on on December 5, we’ll be at the Fleece in Holme on December 17 and at the Boshaw Trout in Hade Edge on December 21.

“We’ll also be doing a number of other community events including Cliff Rec

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with Santa on December 19 and playing carols for the staff at the Covid vaccination centre in Holmfirth.

“We’re really looking forward to getting out in the valley and seeing everyone again this year.”

Details of all the band’s Christmas carolling will be announced on their Facebook page.

The band’s Christmas concert takes place at 7pm on December 11 at All Hallows Church in Kirkburton. Tickets cost £8 and will be available on the door.

Holme Valley Review, December 2021 – 3

Charity ball raises £58,000

By Susan Hampshire A CHARITY ball, held in Meltham, has raised an amazing £58,000 to be split between two charities.

Some 450 people attended the ball, held at the Towndoor premises at Meltham Mills.

The money will be split, with £29,000 going to both Adoption UK and The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust.

The ball was hosted by Dan Bamforth, Managing Director of Towndoor Ltd and Rich Paxman, CEO of Paxman to raise funds for the two charities they are both passionate about.

Both charities are close to the hearts of Dan and Rich as they have recently adopted their little fouryear-old boy, Rory.

Adoption UK provide support, community, and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents.

They connect adoptive families, provide information and signposting on a range

Hosts Dan BAM-forth and Rich PAX-man who together, of course, make BAMPAX. of adoption-related Paxman specialising in issues and campaign cancer treatment across for improvements to the globe. adoption policy and The Laura Crane Trust legislation at the highest supports young people levels. with cancer through Rich is also an targeted cancer research ambassador for The and support projects to Laura Crane Youth help alleviate feelings of Cancer Trust, a trust loneliness and isolation. close to his heart with The charity ball

included canapes on arrival, street food and pizza throughout, fizz, cocktails and high-end spirits, entertainment, and much more.

After the event, Dan and Rich told those attending: “The Bampax Charity Ball was a resounding success.

“It was so nice to see everyone dressed up and having a wonderful time after what has been a tough few years.

“Thanks to you a staggering £58,000 was raised in total and will be split equally between our chosen charities, Adoption UK, and The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust.

“Your kindness and contribution will help improve the quality of life for young individuals with cancer and support children going through the adoption system in the UK.’’ Due to the success of the recent BAMPAX Charity Ball, the organisers are considering make this an annual event.

Wishing ‘Ewe’ a happy and peaceful festive season ARE you thinking of, or planning on, selling early next year? May be you think it’s too late to do it this year!

Well it’s not! There is still time to get your property on the market before the interest in properties decreases as we get closer to Christmas.

If you prefer to wait until after Christmas to actually list, you may want to consider taking advantage of the traditionally huge surge in the number of people browsing Rightmove on Boxing Day. Data from Rightmove indicates that these numbers seem to grow each year with this surge continuing until New Year.

Boxing Day 2020 saw a 54 per cent increase compared to Boxing Day 2019.

With the market still buoyant and mortgage rates still low (for now), it is likely to be the same this year – or maybe even higher!

Honley based David and Lorna Carrighan are the owners of EweMove Holme Valley. They offer a very different and personal estate agency experience.

Their service is not just about selling your home, it’s about providing advice and guidance about and

David and Lorna Carrighan. throughout the whole end to end process and all on a no sale, no fee basis with no hidden costs.

David said: “if you want to take advantage of this surge in interest, you do need to get your property listing ready to go.

“However, don’t panic and think you need to allow viewings in this festive period. You don’t.

“It’s okay to have the interest generated and start viewings early in January.”

Lorna added: “It is definitely worth considering getting photos taken before all your decorations go up.

“Nice as they may be,

they can make a room feel smaller and more cluttered than it actually is.

“They can be retaken afterwards; however, you risk missing out on that key first impression.”

If you’d like any advice about selling, what’s involved in the process or a valuation, have a chat with EweMove.

You can contact them on 01484 248719 (24/7) or visit www.LiveHolmeValley.co.uk They’re also on Facebook: EweMove Estate Agents in Holmfirth and Holme Valley.

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The River Holme Connections 2022 calendar

Three trustees sought

PLANS for 2022 have been announced by the local charity, River Holme Connections.

The charity has also issued an invitation for interested people to join the organisation as a trustee.

Three new trustees are needed to join the team from Spring 2022.

Anyone who is interested can look at the website www. riverholmeconnections. org or email: info@ riverholmeconnections.org This month RHC volunteers will be starting a large-scale Holme Valley tree planting programme when the 25,000th tree will be planted.

Details about tree planting dates are on the website if

anyone is interested in helping.

Looking ahead to summer 2022 the RHC team is to embark on its biggest ever education programme in the local area.

The charity plans to work with one year of all the 20 primary schools in the River Holme catchment area and deliver riverrelated activities.

Check out the website for other events coming up in Spring and Summer next year which include talks about birds, ecology and sustainability along with walks in the local area.

RHC currently has a selection of Christmas cards and its 2022 calendar for sale to raise money towards its work.

These can be bought via the website.

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History book back on sale again

By Susan Hampshire

Bev’s long service recognised safe for future generations.

The day included a BHS charity horse race with eight amateur jockeys raising funds for the charity.

An auction held on the day featured prizes including a day on set with Martin Clunes filming the popular TV series Doc Martin and a Hyde Park Barracks tour with lunch in the officer’s mess.

The Princess Royal praised the work undertaken by The British Horse Society, specifically donating £1m to support riding schools during the pandemic.

Visitors enjoyed a lunch and watched the afternoon’s racing.

MELTHAM’S Bev Corrigan was recently invited to Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire with her family to attend The British Horse Society annual awards ceremony.

Bev was presented with a certificate in recognition of 30 years’ voluntary service as an access and bridleways officer

by HRH The Princess Royal and actor Martin Clunes, who is the BHS president.

She is currently also the secretary of the Kirklees Bridleways Group, whose aim is to safeguard all historic routes by getting them recorded for public use and ensure they are

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A LOCAL history book about a rogue Holmfirth clergyman is being sold again – just in time for Christmas.

Now that the pandemic circumstances have improved, the book ‘The Curate and the King’s Coin’ is being sold again to coincide with and support the author John Cross as he goes out and about in the local area giving talks.

The story centres on Edmund Robinson who was appointed as the curate at Holmfirth Chapel in 1673.

He had previously married a local yeoman’s daughter who had come into an inheritance.

He was soon to abuse his position in the church by conducting false marriages and subsequently went on to develop a reputation for dealing with counterfeit coins, before finally

Author John Cross (left) and his book ‘The Curate and the King’s Coin’. being apprehended for counterfeiting itself.

Author John Cross, who is a local historian, said: “The motivation for writing this book came from background reading for a potential local archaeological investigation.

“It was a matter of personal interest since Robinson’s residence lay overlooking the village where I live.

“I have tried to explore

the wider contextual background by briefly addressing issues such as coinage in the 17th century, the law on counterfeiting, and the religious political and economic circumstances at the time, operating to some extent nationally but particularly within his own curacy.

“The book is essentially concerned with an intriguing individual, who was at various

times a rogue clergyman, gentleman, parish constable, potential highwayman, fraudster and counterfeiter, land and property owner, and moneylender.’’

The book is priced £9.99 and to order a copy, please ring 01484 666528 or 01484 683196.

In the New Year, John will be speaking at various venues: Marsden History Group March 14 at 7.30pm and Meltham Probus Club April 13 at 11am.

Talks at New Mill Probus, Huddersfield Historic Society and Honley Squash Club are to be arranged.

At some stage in the future, the BBC is to screen ‘The Gallows Pole’, the story of the Crag Vale coiners which is currently in production.

For more information, take a look at the website www.shallileybooks.org/ the-curate-and-the-kingscoin/

Tributes flood in for popular pub landlord TRIBUTES have flooded in for a much-loved pub landlord who died suddenly.

Elliott Crowe ran the Toss O’ Coin, on Penistone Road, Holmfirth, but died ‘unexpectedly’ on October 29.

The 52-year-old – known to many pub-goers for his

infectious laugh – was described as ‘one of the best’ by friends who left messages of support on the pub’s Facebook page.

His funeral took place at St Bartholomew Church, Meltham, on December 3.

A statement from Elliott’s family said: “It is with a very heavy and

broken heart that we regretfully confirm the news that some of you may have heard and, like us all, don’t want to believe.

“Elliott sadly passed away very unexpectedly.

“We are very grateful for all your well wishes, however respectfully ask if

you could give our family the time and space needed to grieve.

“An amazing man, always the life and soul of the party, always ready with a witty one-liner, followed by his infamous laugh. Always loved, always cherished, forever and always.”

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Success in the Neighbourhood Development Plan referendum OUR local community resoundingly endorsed the Neighbourhood Development Plan with nearly 85 per cent of voters deciding to adopt the NDP in the public referendum held on November 4.

This means all planning decisions taken

by Kirklees and Peak District National Park about applications in the Holme Valley will now have to consider our local

priorities and planning policies.

The NDP outlines what makes the Holme Valley special and through its 13 detailed planning policies, it will help make sure

future developments are tailored to suit our unique landscape, heritage and community.

We now have a framework to champion what our community values using specific policies to justify our views and perspectives, rather than just referring to generic principles.

Four specific sites are also designated as Local Green Spaces, giving them further protection

from future development: these are Well Garden, Marsh Road in Scholes; Sandygate fields in Scholes; Wooldale Chapel field; and the Hade Edge gateway area (opposite the Boshaw Trout).

Thank you to more than 4,000 people who took the time to vote and thank you to all those involved in its development: it really will help deliver the future that we as a community wish to see.

The Parish Council this year helped our local communities to celebrate the festive period by awarding funding of £1,000 to both the Holmfirth Christmas Team and to the Honley Christmas Lights switch-on. We also pay for Christmas trees in the major villages of the Holme Valley area.

Recent grant awards THE Finance and Management Committee met on November 22 to consider 15 grant applications from varied community groups across the Holme Valley.

We were delighted to be able to support most of them as part of our commitment to spend money we raise through the local precept on helping our community thrive.

We awarded grants for both community assets (up to £5,000) and specific projects or events (up to £1,000).

We were very pleased to award £2,950 to Hepworth Band for roof insulation in their band room; £4,450 towards an accessible path for the Friends of Cinderhills Park; a contribution of £2,000 to Holmfirth Cricket Club towards their riverside fencing; £3,432 towards better lighting for Underbank Rangers Rugby League Club and £1,680 to provide an awning on the Scout

Hut for the 1st Holme Valley Scouts Group enabling yearround shelter for their youth activities.

Alongside support for some of the excellent annual cultural events such as the Holmfirth Festival of Folk and Holmfirth Arts Festival, we helped Hepworth Community Singers purchase a digital piano, Friends of Cliff Rec start organising a Platinum Jubilee Beacon-lighting event and provided funds to Hade Edge Band to buy new instruments for their trainer band.

We really value the hard work of all those involved in running our community assets and services and know what an important contribution they make to the Holme Valley.

We still have some funds left in this financial year so do check the grants page of our website for further details if you would like to apply for consideration in the New Year.

Holme Valley Review, December 2021 – 5

Major fundraiser for Eden launched Plan approved

By Susan Hampshire

A MAJOR fundraising effort is under way across the Holme Valley to help six-year-old Eden Smith receive revolutionary treatment in America.

Eden from Wooldale has stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a cancer which occurs mostly in infants and young children when certain early nerve cells begin to grow out of control.

This is a rare cancer which affects about 100 children in the UK every year.

Eden’s father Lee said: “We are currently trying to raise £210,000 for pioneering treatment in the USA that is not available on the NHS. Eden is currently receiving front line treatment for stage 4 Neuroblastoma at Leeds General Infirmary.

Children with stage 4 high risk Neuroblastoma have less than 50 per cent survival rates and of those children that achieve remission, 60% of them will relapse.

The outcome for

Eden and her family – Mum Jen Ramsden, sister Tia and Dad Lee Smith. wristbands for `Eden’s It is planned for children who relapse is Army’ and a walk is being Saturday February 12. particularly poor.’’ organised in February Lee said: “The day we The treatment in around the Holme Valley, got the news our world America is for children taking in various parks. fell apart. Our usually who achieve remission The walk will start and happy, smiley and polite and can improve their finish at Scholes Cricket little girl was being survival rates to more Club and will be called eaten from the inside by than 80 per cent.

The Gardens of Eden this aggressive form of It can also be used Tour. cancer. for children who have The walk will follow “Treatments are achieved only partial a route via Meltham devastating to the remission. Treatment Pleasure Grounds, body and consist of would be given at the Beaumont Park, chemotherapy, surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Greenhead Park, high dose chemotherapy, Cancer Center in New John Smith’s Stadium, radiotherapy and York. immunotherapy.

Somerset Road Park and Part of the fundraising “Current survival rates Honley Park. effort is to sell

are less than 50 per cent and, despite Eden facing all of these treatments, she keeps smiling and is always polite and uses her manners all the time.

“For children lucky enough to get rid of this cancer, some 60 per cent relapse and are faced with an even tougher fight to stay alive.’’

To find out more about the walk, look online at #GardensofEdenTour and #EdensArmy Various groups of walkers have already registered to take part and the organisers are hoping for around 30 teams on the day.

A large number of fundraising events are already organised across the valley and a special fundraiser is in the planning stages at Sons of the North in Armitage Bridge.

To find out more about the fundraising campaign, take a look at the Facebook page and there is also a Go Fund Me page at www.gofund. me/ed6bc6ff Many people have already donated and the fund is steadily growing.

Continued from page 1 “It does not propose more housing in the valley – the Kirklees Local Plan has already stated what we will have – but this will influence what its design, layout, appearance and mix of housing types to meet local requirements.”

A Kirklees Council spokesperson confirmed the referendum’s results will now go before full council on December 8.

“The Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan was passed in a referendum on November 4.

“The next and final stage for bringing into force the plan will be at full council.

“Until formally adopted the plan remains a material planning consideration in decisionmaking.

“When weighing material considerations in any planning judgement, it is always the case that what is material is a legal fact, and the weight to be attributed thereto is, as always, for the decision-makers to ascertain.

“This plan allows the local community to formulate planning policies for the use and development of land and allocate land for development.”

Man dies in crash A MAN in his 60s died following a crash in Holmfirth.

The collision occurred on Woodhead Road on October 27 at about 2.35pm.

It involved two vehicles, a grey Alfa Romeo Giulietta and a white Mercedes CLA. Anyone who witnessed it is being asked to contact 101, or via the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting log reference 0956 of October 27.

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Dan Fitzpatrick who runs the business, said: “We have already sold a lot of reclaimed Victorian and 1930s doors which are proving very popular with local homeowners.’’

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Former Meltham soldier tells his story in magazine article

By Susan Hampshire

Bowling club introduces new winter experience THONGSBRIGDE Bowling Club has introduced a new winter bowling experience for members at The Civic, Holmfirth.

Every Thursday morning in the winter months members can meet for a morning’s bowling indoors.

Richard Armitage from the club said: “Initially members struggled to get to grips with Short Mat bowling. The mat is 15 metres long by two metres wide, a far cry from a crown green bowling green of 40 metres square.

“However, players are now becoming far more adept at keeping the bowl within the confines of the mat and games are more competitive as a result.’’

Short Mat bowling is a variation of lawn bowls played in lanes to a smaller jack. Lawn bowls is the predominant version of bowls played throughout the UK and

indeed the world, hence the inclusion of the sport in the Commonwealth Games.

The governing body of the sport is the English Short Mat Bowling Association which organises leagues and international competitions.

The Thongsbridge club is now hoping that in future winter seasons there will be other local clubs participating in leagues so bowlers will have the experience and expertise to bowl at county or even international level.

The facilities are available at The Civic for other clubs or community groups who would like to take up the sport on a regular basis. Individuals would be welcome to join the session on Thursday mornings.

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FORMER soldier Richard Styan of Meltham has been honoured with an article in Soldier Magazine to mark the annual November Remembrance Day. Richard, now 98, is one of two Second World War veterans telling their story in the latest issue of the magazine.

He was photographed for the article by highly regarded war photographer Graeme Main who has been recognised with an MBE for his services to military photography.

Richard’s daughter Annabel Maamoun also lives in Meltham.

She said: “My father was very honoured

to be featured in the Remembrance Day publication. In civilian life he has also carried the Royal British Legion standard in Bradford for 60 years, right up to the age of 92.

“Music has also been a huge part of his life and he was the founder of the Holme Valley Orchestra, playing clarinet for a long time, although he is now retired.’’

The magazine article tells the story of how Richard went ashore as a young second lieutenant at Gold Beach in Normandy a few days after the D-Day landings to fight the latest German tanks.

Originally from Hounslow, Middlesex,

Richard Styan now, aged 98, and in his younger days.

Photos courtesy of Soldier Magazine Richard initially served in were told about the the Home Guard before dropping of the atomic joining the Army in 1942 bombs on Hiroshima and as a soldier in the Royal Nagasaki and was relieved Artillery. to hear the Japanese had He trained with other surrendered. courageous men in the In the article, Richard Anti-Tank Regiment speaks with great pride which was tasked with about the men he served destroyed German armour. alongside and also about One of the main things he his admiration for today’s remembers after landing soldiers and their conflicts at Gold Beach and moving in places like Afghanistan. through the French After finishing his countryside was the service as a captain, stench of cattle carcasses.

Richard and his late wife After fighting in many Barbara settled in Skipton. of the major battles of They were married for Europe, he returned to the 56 years until she passed UK in September 1944 to away in 2001. Now he prepare for going to the lives in Meltham with Far East. his supportive family, After docking in India, grandchildren and great Richard and his colleagues grandchildren.

Suddenly it’s winter THE recent cold snap surprised us all, after a mild, colourful Autumn.

Suddenly we are having to deal with icy pavements and scraping the windscreen. It’s time for gloves, scarves, boots and thermal socks.

Donna Hall at Thongsbridge-based DMH Podiatry emphasises the need to take care with cold hands and feet.

“When we get deeply cold, we need to be careful warming ourselves back up. Too much heat too quickly will cause chilblains: inflammation of the small blood vessels near the skin’s surface. These get itchy and in bad cases can lead to infection.”

Donna recommends slowly warming up extremities, especially in cold, damp weather.

“Don’t put hands or feet on the radiator or into hot water, however appealing that might seem. Even a mug of tea or coffee is enough to set them off.”

Raynaud’s Phenomenon, where some fingers or toes become completely white and lose sensation, also needs care.

“My husband suffers from this and it can be quite painful. Often, it’s hereditary, caused by poor circulation, and flares up when you are cold and relatively inactive, but nervous. The answer is to go for a short, energetic walk if possible, letting your limbs warm back up naturally. My husband has found that mitts keep fingers together and are much warmer than gloves. Thermal insoles have helped his feet too.”

Donna also suggests if there is any doubt about Raynaud’s, you should consult your doctor to rule out other causes.

Changing tack, news of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 has not been encouraging.

“We all hope it won’t be as bad as some are predicting, but we still need to take precautions,” says Donna.

“All our podiatrists are double vaccinated with the third booster, and we continue to practice Covid precautions with shields, masks, gloves and aprons, plus a thorough clean down before each new patient.

Each patient must wear a mask while inside clinic premises.”

DMH is within Elmwood Health Centre, which prefers that patients wait outside until their appointment, weather permitting.

“We stick very closely to appointment times and will come to greet you at the door when everything is ready. You are welcome to give us a ring when you arrive, just in case we are ready earlier,” adds Donna.

Everyone at DMH Podiatry would like to wish all their patients past and present a very Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy 2022.

“It’s been a tough couple of years for everyone, living under the shadow of Covid, and tragically many have been badly affected. So my colleagues and I hope you have a great Christmas – something I think we all deserve. See you again in 2022!”

Local football caught the full blast of the recent bad weather with many games, both at senior and junior level, being postponed. Prior to the bad weather arriving, Holmbridge fought their way into the quarter final of the Huddersfield and District Challenge Cup after a hard-won game against Golcar United reserves.

The score was 0-0 at full time but in the concluding penalty shoot-out Holmbridge were victorious, winning 4-3.

Holmfirth Town Juniors under eights are pictured against Elland.

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Motorists urged to think before driving to snowy beauty spots

By Josh Timlin MOTORISTS dicing with their safety by opting to drive to snow-hit beauty spots have been urged to think twice – after rescue teams had to act in order to save stranded people.

Greenfield Road above Holmfirth has been hit by recent snow, and has been frequently visited by the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team.

The team’s four-by-four vehicles made their way as far as possible before officers deployed a party on foot to locate further vehicles cut off by drifts on November 28.

Volunteers withdrew to the Ford Inn to turn back a stream of vehicles continuing to venture past the barriers, and continued mobile patrols to locate and assist more drivers passing the barriers and heading up Wessenden Head.

A spokesperson said: “We are hugely grateful to The Huntsman Inn

School’s allotment opens for keeping us fed with bacon sandwiches and to West Yorkshire Police for eventually coming to relieve us at the roadblock.

“We want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the road closures and barriers are there for a reason.

“Greenfield Road is often not passable during or after snowstorms.

“During the course of the afternoon a further mission was undertaken

to rescue a van load of wedding flowers which was stuck in the middle of the snow.

“A second vehicle was escorted to the stricken van and team members worked to transfer all the flowers, hopefully allowing a wedding to go ahead as planned.”

Several vehicles were snowed in due to the extent of the drifts near the Ford Inn, with their occupants requiring to be rescued.

“It may look passable but with high winds, the drifts are not doable – many have tried and failed,” the spokesperson added. “Once again we have ended up in conducting traffic management, which is absolutely not our job.

“However, we know that if we don’t it will only be a matter of time before we get called out to rescue those who have ignored the warnings and driven up there.”

Residents want bigger changes at crossroads A HEATED public meeting to discuss safety measures at a ‘death trap’ crossroads junction concluded residents desperately want bigger changes than what highways bosses have promised.

The meeting at Crow Edge Community Centre last month saw cross-border councillors and more than 50 residents gather to discuss the dangers of Whams Road, Hazlehead, where another accident causing lifechanging injuries recently occurred.

Highways bosses announced plans which include promises to improve visibility of the crossroads by increasing signage and altering the road surface and markings to warn drivers of the upcoming junction.

Penistone town councillor David Wood and Dunford Bridge town councillor Allen Pestell chaired the meeting, with Couns David Greenhough, Hannah Kitching and Mandy Lowe-Flello leading the discussions.

A unanimous vote called for a reduction in the speed limit, as well as calls for further measures such as a roundabout, traffic lights, speed cameras or a chicane.

Councillors agreed to investigate the cause of accidents at the site further, and plan to conduct a survey for local residents to express what improvements they would like to see at the junction.

Coun Kitching said: “The good news – I think – is that highways officers are finally going to take action at this junction. They said they are preparing measures which are aimed at making the junction more visible and conspicuous.

“Unfortunately, it would take a lot more campaigning to get further measures in place and if these measures don’t do the job – you might even be waiting for another accident to make your case for things like roundabouts or speed cameras.

“Any action taken is ultimately up by the highways team but police have told me they would support any reduction in the speed limit.

“I’m really pleased that we’ve got anything regarding this junction at all – because highways officers do fob us off. They say there needs to be an X amount of accidents and fatalities for action to be taken – then after an

accident occurs they will say there aren’t enough.

“I do realise that these improvement measures from the council have been dictated rather than collaborated on - and we will continue to represent voices regarding these issues.”

Coun Greenhough added: “We’ve spoken to police regarding the speed concerns – who have said they would support any reduction in speed limit on the road.

“People who live here aren’t the problem, it’s the people passing through who don’t know the road.

“At the moment it feels like a free road – drivers put their foot down and there’s no sign of what danger lies ahead. At least these new measures will make it feel like they’re entering somewhere with a significant junction.

“It’s often said by councils that speed cameras are not financially viable, but it’s not financially viable to pick up the cost of every single accident.

“Running speed cameras is a fraction of that cost – so saying they can’t be implemented because of cost issues doesn’t add up.”

CHILDREN at Holmfirth Junior, Infant and Nursery School have a new outdoor learning space – an allotment.

The allotment was gifted to the school by Holmepride-CiA, which is a local community group run by Winton and Karen Harrison, who fundraised through Spacehive, an online match funding website in conjunction with Kirklees Council and local businesses.

The allotment was officially opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of Kirklees, Councillor Nigel Patrick and his wife Judith Patrick.

Coun Paul Davies also attended along with Ama Chaney from Grow to School and Viv

Jebson from Sharing Memories and other volunteers from Holmepride-CiA. The allotment will be used by the pupils at the school along with other community groups, such as the Sharing Memories group.

Headteacher Julian Rose welcomed all the visitors and volunteers to the school and thanked everyone from Holmepride-CiA for their hard work and commitment to the school.

The allotment will allow children to learn about healthy eating, nature, sustainable food and growing fruit and vegetables. Each class will have its own planting bed.

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Great choice of food on offer AT THIS time of year, we all expect great food choices for the festive season.

Whether your favourite is a traditional roast turkey dinner or something a little different, there are great choices in the local area whether you are planning to eat at home with family and friends or book a table at a local restaurant and dine out.

Right across the Holme Valley there are excellent food shops including local butchers and farm shops, offering all your meat requirements for the festive season, along with cheeses, confectionary, savoury festive pies, items from the delicatessen counter and much more.

Orders are now being taken for festive meats and pies ready to collect in the days running up to Christmas Day. If you are cooking Christmas lunch at home – or inviting friends and family in the days before or after the big day – this is the time to shop and plan in good time.

You can get everything you need for a traditional festive

lunch at local butchers and greengrocers or if you’re doing a buffet lunch, remember to check out the local shops with a deli counter for something a little different.

These days a traditional local butcher’s shop often has much more than meat alone – some have a wide variety of cheeses and savoury treats.

Some also have a range of preserves and chutneys along with deli items to tempt us all at this foodie time of year.

With lots of experience, gathered over the years, staff can advise on which meat you might prefer for a festive treat or how to put together a real Christmas feast that’s just a little bit different to the norm.

If you fancy eating out in the days before Christmas – or even on Christmas Day itself – local restaurants still have tables available.

Whether you prefer a traditional festive lunch or maybe an Indian or Italian feast, there is so much choice locally.

Many restaurants have

special festive offers now available and seasonal menus to choose from.

Take a look at what’s available in the local area and book your table now for a meal to remember and a get-together with loved ones you may not have seen for a while.

ORLANDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT If you fancy an authentic taste of Italy in the run-up to Christmas, then why not visit Orlando’s Italian Restaurant at Grange Moor?

Now back by popular demand is the Thursday night tapas menu, served alongside the main menu.

Thursday tapas will be available right up to Christmas and costs just £29.95 for two people with eight dishes.

Owners and staff at the ever-popular restaurant are looking forward to welcoming their customers over the festive period.

The restaurant will be closed on Christmas Day

but open all the other main festive dates including Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Customers will be able to enjoy a choice of delicious and authentic Italian food.

The restaurant will be open as usual on Thursday December 23 and then all day on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. It will then be re-open as normal Thursday December 30 and New Year’s Eve. On New Year’s Day the restaurant will be open for dining all day to welcome in 2022.

For more details, take a look at the website www. orlandosrestaurant.com Orlando’s has been a popular restaurant for years with people travelling from both Huddersfield and Wakefield areas to enjoy the food.

The extensive menu caters for all tastes and Orlando, a member of Huddersfield Circle of Magicians, is often on hand to bring some entertainment to the table with his magic tricks.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Christmas Eve closing at 3 pm - Closed till early January

YORKSHIRE PRESTIGE AWARDS WINNER 2021/22 CAFÉ OF THE YEAR • All day breakfast • Selection of Hot and cold Food including daily specials • Dark Wood

Coffee • Speciality Tea’s • Home made cakes and tray bakes • Selection of Beers including our new draa beer • Dietary requirements catered for • Wine Spirits and Soo drinks

Festive Specials Board from early December • Craa Beers Gii Boxes • Dark Wood Coffee Bags and Tins • Gii vouchers

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Cafe wins another award THE ever-popular Sons of the North cafe at Armitage Bridge has just picked up another award.

For the second year running, the cafe has won the coveted Cafe Of The Year award from the Corporate LiveWire Yorkshire Prestige Awards which recognise small and medium businesses which prove to be the best in their marketplace.

Luke Tankard from the ‘Sons’ recently received the award at Hazlewood Castle in Leeds.

He said the whole team at Sons of the North would like to thank their loyal customers for their continued support and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The cafe will close at 3pm on Christmas Eve and open again in early January.

In the run-up to Christmas, Luke and the team will be serving their delicious food and drink all through December and will be delighted to welcome new and established customers.

Anyone looking for Christmas gifts can find ideas in the deli area at Sons of the North.

Gift ideas include boxes of craft beers and Darkwoods coffees.

Gift vouchers are also available to buy online.

Once again, this year on Christmas Day, the ‘Sons’ team are providing Christmas lunches for the homeless and vulnerable.

Around 260 two-course meals will be served in the big hall at Brooke’s Mill and some local care providers will be delivering meals to those at home.

Flyers are being placed on all Sons of the North tables to ask customers if they will add £6 to their bill to cover the cost of one of the Christmas lunches.

In 2022 Sons of the North will be hosting a fundraising event for Holme Valley girl Eden Smith who needs urgent medical treatment in America.

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SPICE FUSION This Christmas and New Year, lovers of authentic Indian and Bangladeshi food can enjoy these flavours right through the festive period at Spice Fusion.

The popular restaurant is open as normal in the runup to Christmas and then open from 4pm Christmas Eve, has three sittings at 12 noon, 2.30pm and 5pm on Christmas Day and is open from 4pm on Boxing Day. Spice Fusion will also be open on the two Bank Holidays following the Christmas weekend, and also on Monday January 3.

Bookings are now being taken for Christmas Day lunch.

Once again, this year the popular restaurant is offering a choice of both Indian and traditional English food for Christmas lunch.

Customers love the choice of traditional or Indian food – and Christmas Day is always popular at Spice Fusion.

Local families can also preorder to have their Christmas Day lunch delivered to enjoy at home.

Please phone Spice Fusion on 01484 688661 for more details The traditional lunch includes a choice of starter, a main course of roast

turkey and all the trimmings followed by Christmas pudding or a choice of desserts.

All big parties are welcome throughout the Christmas period and bookings are now being taken for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day lunch, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. The family-run business is now well established within the New Mill and Holmfirth areas and offers a wide choice of Indian and Bangladeshi food.

Chefs use only the finest ingredients to ensure all food is of the highest quality.

The restaurant has an extensive menu which includes an excellent choice of starters, classic dishes and house specialities.

Starters include individual or sharing platters, vegetarian dishes, seafood choices and popular chicken dishes.

Meat or prawn tandoori starters are also in demand at Spice Fusion and are marinated in special spices and cooked in a traditional clay oven.

Biryani are a North Indian classic and are always popular with customers along with classic favourites like tikka, korma, kahari, bhuna, dansak and rogan josh which come in chicken, lamb, fish and prawn choices.

The house specials include a wide array of flavours from the Indian and Bangladeshi regions and feature a choice of mild or robust flavours with delicious tender chunks of meat, perfect spicing and fresh flavours.

A range of accompaniments is always available to complete your meal.

To take a look at the extensive menu, go to the website where there is the takeaway/delivery information.

Order at www. spicefusionholmfirth.co.uk or by phone 07539 944009.

You can also order with Just Eat and Uber.

SWEET CHILLIES A few tables are still available for Christmas Day lunch at Sweet Chillies restaurant in Netherthong.

Why not ring and book your table for the festive five-course banquet which is just £30 per head and £20 for under 13s.

Tables are still available for the 1pm Christmas Day sitting.

The restaurant will be open right through the festive period, serving the standard a la carte menu.

It will also be open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day but early booking is advised to reserve your table.

Sweet Chillies has just taken delivery of new restaurant furniture to make the popular restaurant even more comfortable for its loyal customers.

Whatever the time of year, when it’s time for a meal out or a quick takeaway, Sweet Chillies in Netherthong is the perfect place for a true taste of Indian and Bangladeshi food.

Situated within The Clothiers Arms, Sweet Chillies offers a 30-seater restaurant with a cosy and relaxed atmosphere, ideal for a meal out with friends or family.

The restaurant was formerly New Bengal at The Clothiers but has now been re-branded by owner Athiq with lots of new dining/ takeout offers.

In the run-up to the Christmas period, the restaurant will be welcoming families and friends for festive celebrations.

A special two-course option is available on Sunday and Thursday night when a diner can choose any starter, any main and sundry for just £13.90.

For takeaways, booking can now be done on-line at the website www.sweet chilliescuisine.co.uk which also offers a 10 per cent discount.

Takeaways are collection only.

Paul marks 30th anniversary FOR a full selection of Christmas meats, English and Continental cheeses, deli products and much more this festive season, visit Atkinsons Butchers at New Mill.

This December butcher Paul Mallinson is marking 30 years behind the counter at this popular Holme Valley butcher’s shop.

In 1991 Paul and his brother John took over the running of this old established business.

John retired six years ago but the two brothers turned the shop into a modern food outlet selling top class meats and much more.

Atkinsons Butchers has recently started selling a range of confectionary

traybakes which have proved very popular with shoppers and lunchtime sandwich buyers.

Paul said: “We have seen so much change during the last 30 years. When John and I took over, it was a real old style valley shop. Over the years, Atkinsons Butchers has gone from strength to strength.

“During the pandemic we stayed open all the time and started to do home deliveries. Even now we are still doing deliveries across the Holme Valley.’’

Paul and his team of skilled butchers are only too happy to advise customers on how to make the festive period a special occasion with a range of meats

including traditional local reared turkey or crown, free range goose, duck or even Scottish venison from the west coast of Scotland.

Game is available too with a choice of pheasant, partridge, mallard or wild boar.

Meat and poultry are sourced in and around the Holme valley to maintain full traceability and quality.

This Christmas, Atkinsons will be open from 6am to 6pm on Thursday December 23 for customers to start collecting their festive meat orders and then open 6am until 12 noon on Christmas Eve. Remember to ask about your meat requirements for the New Year.

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Sheffield Road, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7JT Car parking available at the side of the restaurant.

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Seasonal festivities got under way in Honley with the recent switching-on of the Christmas lights. Volunteers have been hard at work installing thousands of festive lights to illuminate the village over Christmas and crowds gathered to enjoy the fun in Honley Park with music, a Santa’s Grotto and much more. Organisers Honley Business Association wanted to spread visitors throughout the event so got things under way at 3pm to avoid overcrowding. This year there was also a Santa’s Winter Wonderland Walk with various Christmas themed rooms. A raffle was held with prizes kindly donated by local businesses. Locals and visitors have also been enjoying the popular Honley Together Street Market, held on the cobbles of Church Street with more stalls at the scout hut and village hall. Trinity Church held a tree festival with musical entertainment and St Mary’s Church hosted bands and choirs to get everyone into the festive spirit.

Photographs by Sandie Nicholson.

Officials elected at Friends of Honley Wood meeting THE first meeting of the newly formed Friends of Honley Old Wood was held recently and saw various officials elected.

Held at Honley Trinity Church, those attending included members of River Holme Connections, Kirklees Badger Protection Group, Natural Kirklees, Kirklees Volunteer Co-ordinator Andy Wickham and local people.

Andy spoke about the Honley Old Wood area and about future plans for work in 2022.

One of the areas the group is concentrating on is the pond area at Knowle Top Wood which is earmarked for specialist clearance to make it more attractive to birds and amphibians.

At the meeting, a

committee was elected including a chairperson, secretary and treasurer.

The productive meeting and discussion heard about plans to form work parties to deal with various woodland issues.

Over 100 volunteers recently attended a session to cut back and clear footpaths.

Christine Senior from the group said: “We have more

work planned for 2022 but no dates have been fixed yet.

“We will start more planning after Christmas.”

Already the group has discovered a wide range of flora and fauna, a pond area and there is even evidence of an iron age burial ground following excavations some years ago by a local archaeological group.

The Wood lies between Meltham Mills and Honley Moor and is regularly used by people from Honley, Meltham and Netherton.

Christine said: “We’re keen to set-up more work parties, so if you would like to help on a regular basis or just on a one-off, please get in touch - 07856 844432 or by email christine_senior@ outlook.com.”

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Pictured left to right are: Mayoress Judith Patrick, Peggy McNulty and Gabby Hurt from The Hive and Mayor Councillor Nigel Patrick.

Photo by Andy Leader.

New community cafe opens HOLME Valley South councillor and Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Nigel Patrick, officially opened the new HIVE community cafe in Huddersfield.

He was accompanied by the Mayoress, his wife Judith Patrick.

The new community facility aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for adults with learning disabilities, long term health issues and young people from the LGBTQ+ community.

The HIVE Community Cafe has been 11 months in the making and is situated opposite the railway station in what was previously a disused town centre shop unit. It is now open to the public 8am to 3pm Monday to Saturday.

As well as a café, HIVE will support the local community by offering training in vital life skills and employability. The café will not only serve coffee and food but provide ASDAN

training for adults with learning disabilities and those excluded from training and education due to long term mental health issues.

HIVE Youth will also provide much-needed wellbeing support and activities to young LGBTQ+ people, aged 13 and over, who need a safe space to share any issues or concerns, or simply want to make like-minded friends.

The new initiative has been co-founded by Peggy McNulty and Gabby Hurt who are both passionate about supporting their community.

Peggy, whose career spans 20 years in the health and social care sector, working with vulnerable people, added: “We just want to be welcoming, to provide people with a safe space and greet everyone with a smile.

“Since the Covid pandemic a lot of people are really struggling and this facility is desperately needed.”

Gabby, who has worked

in the charitable sector for the past 15 years, including Kirkwood Hospice and Cafe 100 in Holmfirth, said: “Every time I walk in the door, I get a sense of hope and pride. It’s hard to put into words but it means the world to us to get HIVE up and running and to try and ensure we are a safe space no matter your background, ability, sexuality or gender.”

Gabby used to manage Cafe 100 in Holmfirth – a dedicated space for young people. Cafe 100 is about to advertise for a new manager and is keen to recruit locally at the moment.

Training provision will begin in the New Year and will focus on employability skills such as managing finances, interview skills and CV writing.

The adult training provision is funded by The National Lottery. To find out more email Gabby at hello@ hivecommunity.org.uk or call in to HIVE at 46 John William St, Huddersfield.

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Holmfirth writer Julia’s latest book set for January launch

By Susan Hampshire HOLMFIRTH writer Julia Winterson has a new book coming out in January.

Much of her latest book, Railways and Music, was written over lockdown.

Julia comes from what was once a railway family with associations going back to the 19th Century.

Her lifelong interest in trains comes from idyllic childhood holidays staying at Pool-in-Wharfedale station where her grandfather was the station master.

Julia combines part-time lecturing in music with a career in writing and has had over 20 books published.

When the Stockton & Darlington Railway opened in 1825, it was the first steam-powered railway to carry passengers.

Since then, there has been no shortage of music connected with trains and railways: orchestral pieces and popular songs describing railway journeys; those that celebrate the opening of a new line; work songs and blues describing the hardship of building the railroads, even the first use of sampled music used railway sounds as its source.

The railway has inspired countless pieces of music from the pastoral serenity of the Flanders and Swann song ‘Slow train’ to the shrieking horror of

Image © Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images holocaust trains in Steve Reich’s Different Trains. This is the first book to give a comprehensive coverage of music connected with the railways.

In the 19th Century, thousands of miles of railway lines transformed time, space and distance.

Across Europe composers celebrated with music such as waltzes and polkas, cantatas, piano pieces and saucy music hall songs.

Moving into the 20th Century, iconic works, such as Britten’s Night Mail and Honegger’s Pacific 231, captured the sounds of locomotives.

Railways inspired hundreds, possibly thousands of songs and featured in all kinds of music from gospel and jazz to rock

music.

This book describes over 50 pieces of classical music and covers more than 250 popular songs. It is published by the University of Huddersfield Press.

The book also recalls the day when Holmfirth railway station opened. It served a branch line of the Huddersfield to Penistone line running for 1.75 miles and ending in a single platform terminus with a turntable at Holmfirth.

On July 1, 1850 the first Holmfirth branch train was scheduled to leave the terminus on its way to Huddersfield. Church bells tolled throughout the Holme Valley from early in the morning signalling the importance of the day and the Holmfirth Band played a series of pieces on the station platform.

A locomotive and 14 carriages left the station, with the band placed in two open carriages, playing all the way to Huddersfield, ignoring the torrential rain, and pausing only when the train ran through tunnels.

The railways played an important part in facilitating brass band contests.

One of the first national brass band championships took place at Crystal Palace in 1860 and the Holmfirth Temperance Band was among the 12 finalists.

Calls to make connectivity faster and more reliable CALLS have been made for faster and more reliable digital connectivity for hard-to-reach residents in the Holme Valley’s furthest outposts.

Miriam Cates, the Conservative MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, is supporting Yorkshire Water’s bid for funding to pilot a ‘fibre-in-water’ project which will see broadband and mobile services delivered.

Ms Cates said the proposal will benefit constituents in the most rural areas – dotted along the Kirklees border with South Yorkshire – using ‘private’ 5G technology to deliver broadband to ‘very remote premises’.

She added: “Rural areas can be hard to reach but under the fibre in water proposals I’m supporting, existing Yorkshire Water pipes would be used to extend the fibre broadband network.

“This network would deliver faster internet access

Businesses ready for Christmas LOCAL businesses are working hard to get ready to make this a very happy Christmas.

Everyone missed out on the festivities last year so this year Holmfirth is making up for lost time by organising a series of special events.

The festivities kicked off with the switch-on of the Christmas lights.

The Christmas team has been working together since 2016 to make Holmfirth a warm and festive place to visit.

They organise and install the lights which are supported financially by local businesses.

They have braved bad weather and wind over the years to produce a splendid display captured by Sean Doyle in his stunning photographs.

Festivities will continue

during December. Loads of shops will be open until late on December 16 and 23 As well as having plenty of choice, shoppers will be drawn into the seasonal atmosphere by local musicians.

HD Community Brass and HD9 Brass along with the Holme Valley Singers will be ready to entertain during the evening of Thursday December 16 in the Church Square and the Huddersfield Road community garden.

On the following Thursday, December 23, HD Brass and HD Community Music will get everyone into the Christmas spirit.

The Jam Factory will be adding to the entertainment on both evenings by performing outside Sid’s Cafe.

Many of the local shops also are organising a raffle to give everyone the chance

of winning a hamper packed full of Christmas goodies. Watch out for the information posters.

Town centre shops, many of them new to Holmfirth, have pulled together to organise the late-night shopping events and do the additional organising work over and above their day job.

More than 180 elves are hidden in shops and business windows around the Holme Valley.

The Elf Trail will run until the end of December. The money raised will go to the two local food banks, run by the Holme Valley Food Bank Volunteers and the Full Life Church.

Local cafes and bars are happy to welcome visitors inside and offer refreshments.

They offer a wide range of food and drink so can cater for everyone’s taste.

Sarah Gathercole – elected as new president in lockdown (left) and the jigsaw.

Miriam Cates MP and better connectivity for communities currently affected by slow speeds and in areas where it would not normally be commercially viable to build new broadband infrastructure.”

The Holme Valley’s villages have been identified by the government as areas that will need funding to help with the broadband infrastructure.

The project hopes to bring updated connectivity to homes that are currently relying on outdated and inferior connections – many of which are unable to

keep up with the needs of modern businesses, leaving them behind and narrowing opportunities for the local economy.

She added. “Coupled with its proximity to the major road network, this type of infrastructure upgrade has the potential to make the park a key contributor to our local economy.”

Ms Cates has since written to the minister, MP Chris Philp, in support of the bid and is hopeful that her constituents will be chosen to pilot the ‘fantastic and innovative project’.

Sarah enjoys first in-person meeting HOLMFIRTH Women’s Institute Pratty Flowers has started meeting in person again following the easing of Covid restrictions.

During lockdown Sarah Gathercole was elected as the new president via Zoom and she has recently enjoyed her very first in-person meeting Also, during lockdown each member was sent a plain jigsaw piece to decorate – so when members met up again, they could all be put together

to symbolise the group meeting in person once more. This jigsaw will be displayed on the notice board in Holmfirth Civic Hall when complete.

The first meeting was a hybrid meeting to enable those still taking part on Zoom to join in.

Several new members were welcome and there was a record number of guests who enjoyed a talk and chocolate tasting session from award winning chocolatier David

Greenwood Haigh, from Coeur de Xocolat.

The group is open to women of all ages who enjoy an annual programme of activities and speakers.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Holmfirth Civic Hall.

If you would like to join, take a look at the website www.holmfirthwi.org. uk where you can find details about the benefits and purposes of the W.I. organisation.

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WINTER MOTORING

Check your car’s tyres are winter ready A RECENT poll for Continental Tyres found that four out of every 10 motorists risk their own safety and that of others by not checking their tyres regularly.

With winter upon us, tyre safety is paramount but the poll discovered that 12 per cent of drivers never check their tyres and 18 per cent wouldn’t know if their tyres were road legal or not.

Continental Tyres is urging motorists to carry out regular maintenance checks to find out if their car is roadworthy.

Cold conditions and damp roads can significantly reduce the performance of tyres during the winter months so it is essential your car has a set of good quality tyres to cope with the effects of the coldest months of the year.

If you’re not sure, then go along to your local garage or tyre specialist for a full check. Mechanics are always happy to check your vehicle over and look at the tyre tread and condition.

If they think you need new tyres, they can advise on the correct tyres for your vehicle.

Don’t leave it and hope for the best. Winter driving can be severe at times and you

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Particularly with Christmas on the way and more of us travelling, it’s essential to keep you and all your passengers as safe as possible.

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New tyres arrive daily and Charlie’s Tyres is also a Toyo tyres dealer.

Now is a good time to consult the local experts at Charlie’s Tyre Shop where staff will advise on the best tyres to suit your vehicle.

They can make sure your vehicle is ready for the next few months and the worst of the weather by checking you have some good tyres to ensure a secure grip on any snow or icy road conditions.

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Local businesses ready for Christmas LOCAL businesses are open and ready to welcome shoppers in the busy run-up to the Christmas and New Year period.

Whether you’re looking for gift ideas, a festive treat for yourself, something for the home or seasonal foodstuffs, the local area is rich with shops and businesses ready to help.

Many businesses will re-open during the Christmas and New Year period so you can pick up supplies ready for any New Year celebrations you have planned.

After another difficult year, it’s more important than ever that shoppers support their local businesses and get them on the road to recovery for 2022.

Holme Valley shops and businesses send festive best wishes to all.

the pandemic.

The shop will be open on Thursday December 23 but then closed on Christmas Eve through to re-opening on Wednesday December 29.

Simply Lighting will be open Thursday December 30 and for a half-day on New Year’s Eve. After the New Year, the shop will be open again as normal on Tuesday January 4.

will be open on Mondays throughout December and will also be open on Holmfirth’s two late shopping nights on Thursdays December 16 and 23.

Sandy will also be holding her Autumn/ Winter sale during December. The shop will also open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday December 28 to 30 between Christmas and New Year.

New designs will start to arrive at the end of January for Spring and Summer.

Top labels include Elie Beaumont handbags, Heavenly Feet shoes, clothing collections from Capri, Adini, Lily & Me, Mistral, Brakeburn and the ethical fairtrade concession Nomads.

Sandy would like to wish all her loyal customer a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and says she is looking forward to providing more great fashion in 2022.

She would like to thank her customers once again for their continued support during the past 18 months when the shop had to keep opening and closing during the various lock downs.

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Granite Worktops UK Ltd has worktops for all budgets from affordable ranges to more expensive choices. Look at www. graniteukltd.co.uk The showroom will be closed from Tuesday December 21 for the festive break.

It will then re-open on Saturday January 15.

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SIMPLY LIGHTING If you’re looking to brighten up your home, inside and out, with new lighting for Christmas, then take a look at the local specialist Huddersfield’s Simply Lighting store in Wakefield Road, Aspley.

New ranges are arriving all the time to add a touch of style to your home.

Shop owner Graham Reading and the team at Simply Lighting would like to wish all their customers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and also thank them for their support during the difficult months of

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Gift ideas including scarves, handbags, purses, jewellery and much more are now available at the ladies clothing and accessories shop in Huddersfield Road, Gift vouchers are also on sale, for any amount, and would make a perfect festive gift for a lover of top-class fashion.

Shop owner Sandy Shaw has recently taken delivery of a small range of clothing from White Stuff and will be receiving a larger range with a concession for Spring 2022.

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Why not have a think about the options available during the run-up to the Christmas holidays and then put in your order ready for the start of the New Year?

Huddersfield’s Granite Worktops UK is welcoming customers during December and will be open again in the New Year.

Business owners Paul and Deborah Bond always welcome customer enquiries and do everything to help their customers create their dream kitchen.

The showroom at Wakefield Road, Aspley is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.

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If you’re thinking about a new carpet for 2022, why not take a look at The Rug and Carpet Shop in Holmfirth?

There’s still time before Christmas to browse the showroom to pick and order your new carpet so it can be fitted in the New Year.

Business owners John and Sally Birkhead (pictured above) always go to great lengths to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

They will happily advise you on carpet colours and styles to make sure you are totally sure about your choice.

The Rug and Carpet Shop will close after business on Thursday December 23 and then re-open after the New Year on Tuesday January 4. The shop will be closed between Christmas and New Year.

Sally said: “We would like to wish all our customers past and present a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and healthy New Year.

“We would also like to thank customers for their support during a very difficult year with closures due to the pandemic. We have been very busy after reopening and thank local people for their custom.’’

The shop always has a great range of carpets and rugs to add style and colour to your home. Why not start the New Year with a brand-new look for the flooring in your living space?

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Parliamentary Corner Reflecting on a difficult year with Jason McCartney MP

AS THIS is my final Holme Valley Review column of the year I’d like to look back on the year we’ve just had.

2021 has been another year of unprecedented uncertainty and strain on our way of life. I know all too well how difficult it has been for our loved ones and our friends.

However, we have also seen the continuation of the great community spirit which arose in 2020, we have seen a world beating vaccination programme and we have done what the British do best, stayed calm and carried on.

We are not out of the woods just yet, however, I genuinely believe the only way is forward from now on.

I recently had my booster jab at the Holme Valley Memorial Hospital and I would urge all readers to come forward and get their booster jabs too.

So, on that note, I hope you all have a wonderful time with your families and friends over this festive period and we can look forward positively to 2022.

At the time of writing this our local communities are really getting into the festive spirit with Honley, Holmfirth and Meltham Christmas Lights having been switched

Jason McCartney on. A huge thank you to all the brilliant volunteers for all of their wonderful efforts.

I also recently attended the Holmbridge Rural Christmas Fair and I have been in Netherthong and Upperthong at their events too.

There is something about this time of year which makes these wonderful community events feel so very special.

My partner and I will be making the most of all of the festivities, by shopping local for presents this year and to enjoy the community spirit.

Please do come over and say hello if you see me around.

I know there has been plenty of talk about MPs with second jobs, however, I have never had a second job

or a second home.

I live here in the Holme Valley and I only work for you. That is why I love getting involved with all the festive events at this time of year as it’s when our area displays it’s best characteristics of community and friendship.

Christmas last year was a strange one for us all. We were in lockdown and family could only visit for one day.

However, with the success of the vaccination programme and the steps we take to keep others safe, it seems this year we will hopefully be able to spend the festive period with our families and friends.

So finally can I just wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2022.

As ever, my team and I continue to deal with hundreds of issues every week so please get in touch if you need my help with any issue.

The phone number for my constituency office, which is being answered remotely, is 01484 443975 or you can email me at Jason. mccartney.mp@parliament. uk alternatively you can write to me at the House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA.

Market raises £2,000 for charity IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas....

The Christmas lights were shining, the railings were decorated with holly and glittering baubles, the HD9 Community brass band was playing Christmas songs, there was snow on the ground and the muchawaited Christmas market at All Saints Church was under way.

Janet Clapham, secretary of the Netherthong Community Partnership, said: “As we walked through the door, our senses were overwhelmed by the smell of mulled wine and hot beef sandwiches.

“There was everything for sale from local cider,

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Meltham cattle grid mystery solved THE mystery surrounding Meltham’s landmark cattle grid has been solved.

The cattle grid, which has been in place for many years, was known both by locals driving in the area and also visitors to Meltham who used to take part in the world-famous gruelling Meltham Murder and Maniac races.

In recent weeks the cattle grid in Wessenden Head Road was removed and the road tarmaced over.

Kirklees Council has now issued a statement about the necessary work.

Councillor Naheed Mather, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “The cattle grid located on Wessenden Head Road, Meltham had become damaged. To ensure the safe passage of vehicles at this location, the cattle grid was removed and the road backfilled and surfaced. The adjoining timber fencing and horse gates around it

were also rotten so were also removed.

“We appreciate the history behind what is deemed as a local landmark.

However, as the full length of highway is now fenced on both sides and there is no longer any livestock at this location, the cattle grid no longer serves its original purpose.

“If in future there is a requirement for its reinstatement, this will be considered.”

Hardy cows opt to stay outdoors

Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas and New Year

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“There’s been fatalities on Whams Road before and nothing has been done,” she added. It’s a 60mph limit and that’s too much – logic suggests anyone involved in a crash has a better chance of surviving if it happens at 30 or 40mph, not 60 or 70mph.

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“The greatest pleasure was watching the community getting together again, chatting, laughing, elbow bumping, shaking hands, after so long. It certainly was a sight to behold,” Janet added: “Thanks to Abinger Tree Services from Scholes, we have also had three dead trees removed in the church yard, thankfully ahead of Storm Arwen.”

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“There was a fantastic raffle with many prizes kindly donated by local businesses and supporters.

“We are still awaiting the final figure, but approximately £2,000 was raised for the NCP – a local charity set up to develop the church in Netherthong into a community centre whilst remaining a place of worship.”

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