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April 2021
Beauty spot barbecue users face £2,000 fine By Josh Timlin
HOLME Valley residents considering lighting a disposable barbecue when returning to the town’s outdoor beauty spots following the easing of restrictions have been urged to refrain from doing so – or face a £2,000 fine. The most-recent incident – which took place late last month and is the first of the season – saw firefighters rush to deal with a blaze near Dunford Bridge. A haven for groundnesting birds such as curlews and short-eared owls, an area covering 200 square metres was scorched,
prompting a fresh warning. Barbecues and fires are banned all year round to protect the landscape and anyone found flouting the public space protection order (PSPO) in place will be fined, officers have repeated. The far-reaching PSPO – which stretches from the Pennines to its furthest point at Dunford Bridge – came into force to prevent bonfires, barbecues, fireworks and sky lanterns, but now more measures have been taken to prevent a repeat of the devastating incidents in the hope that lessons will be learned from previous fires.
Crews attending one of the fires in 2019.
National Trust manager Craig Best said: “We know lots of people will be really keen to get back to the countryside as restrictions ease. “This year we’ve all realised how important nature is for our wellbeing. “We want the public to help us protect this
landscape by leaving the barbecue at home and bringing a picnic to the moors instead. “Our rangers have already dealt with one fire this year and we’re keen to avoid a repeat of previous years’ fires. “We’ll be increasing our patrols and working closely
with fire services to try and keep this landscape safe. “All moorland fires are started by people, either by litter, dropped cigarettes, barbecues or deliberately. “We’d ask the public to stay local, to avoid putting too much pressure on beauty spots. “If they see a fire or a lit barbecue, please dial 999.” Crews from the Holme Valley were part of a team involved in tackling fast-spreading flames which resulted in an estimated 1,500 hectares – the equivalent of almost 2,000 football pitches - of moorland being ruined in 2019.
Investigating officer Allison Gwynne, whose team has been working alongside neighbouring local authorities including Kirklees, said: “Moorland fires are not uncommon -– they take place every year and there’s strong evidence to suggest that the vast majority are the result of thoughtless behaviour. “I believe the PSPO, used alongside education and information, helps us to significantly reduce the number of fires. “They not only cause large-scale destruction but also needlessly endanger people and put a strain on already stretched services.”
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Hade Edge Band plays on through latest lockdown By Susan Hampshire
IT IS one year since Hade Edge Band played together in person, but that hasn’t stopped the band continuing to make music. In March, the band released a socially distanced recording of the classic march Slaidburn on its YouTube channel and Facebook page. This was the band’s latest recording in what has been a most unusual year.
Band member Nick Batty said: “It’s not been easy, but we’ve made the most of it. “We’ve done lots of virtual recordings, we’ve held get togethers on Zoom to keep in touch with each other and we were lucky that the restrictions made it possible for us to rehearse outside in groups of six last summer and do lots of carolling around the villages at Christmas. “I don’t think the band has ever felt more appreciated
by the people of the Holme Valley than we were at Christmas last year. “As most of us live in and around Holmfirth, we were very grateful for the way everyone came out and supported the band in all the villages. It created a brilliant atmosphere.” The lockdowns have also allowed the band the time to make a number of improvements to their bandroom. “We’re very lucky to
have The Edgar Dickinson Building, our purpose built bandroom,” he added. “It’s now 14 years old and was due a bit of a sprucing up, so we’ve fitted a new kitchen, redecorated and laid new carpets. “Money is tight as we’ve not been able to play any band jobs for 12 months and that is how most of our funds are generated. “All the work has been done by members of the band who volunteer their
time and we’ve been able to source used materials, often in almost good as new condition, from local businesses. A lot of credit goes to Robert and Margaret Turnbull and Paul England for the work they’ve done.” As for the year ahead, the band hope to be able to rehearse in socially distanced small groups outside again in April, but full rehearsals still look some way off. “It looks like it’ll be
June at the earliest before we’re able to rehearse as a full group, so we’ve planned other things in the meantime,” Nick added. “We’ll be producing more virtual recordings to put on social media and we’re looking forward to being able to get together in small groups as soon as it’s permitted. The players are keen to get back to playing.” You can listen to the latest virtual recording at www. facebook.com/hadeedgeband
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Landmark inspires Tom’s new venture LOCAL businessman Tom Clark has embarked on a new venture during lock down – and taken inspiration from Huddersfield’s best known landmark. Tom, who lives in Honley, normally runs escape room businesses in Huddersfield and Derby which had to close due to the pandemic. Having always fancied trying his hand at microbrewing – and then distilling – he decided that 2020 was his chance to turn his hand to something new. Tom said: “I had originally been thinking about developing a microbrewery for some time but after going to a leisure and hospitality exhibition in Birmingham, I began to think about a distillery instead to produce gin.’’ After starting his gin journey during the pandemic in summer 2020, Tom has now produced two gins – a London Dry Gin and a Lady Grey Gin. Wanting his gin to be a very local product, Tom took inspiration from the town’s landmark Castle Hill and set about finding an illustrator who quickly captured the brand in a colourful logo. Tom said: “The two gins have been really well received and I am
Bob Fox, regarded as an iconic voice of British folk song (left) and The Hayes Sisters, a sibling trio from Greater Manchester.
Folk Festival gets green light By Susan Hampshire
Tom Clark with his Castle Hill Gin. now working on my first fruit gin to add to the range. “I used to live in Almondbury, quite close to Castle Hill, and am very supportive of Huddersfield so it seems very fitting that I used the Castle Hill name.’’ Castle Hill Gin is now on sale at Hinchliffe’s Farm Shop, Taylor’s Foodstore in Honley and Meltham Mills Convenience Store.
THERE’S good news for local folk music fans – the Holmfirth Festival of Folk is going ahead in 2021 despite the pandemic. Obviously it won’t be quite the same but there is better news ahead with street performances coming in October. This year a day of music will be live streamed from Holmfirth Tech on
The local agent with a ‘Ewe’nique approach WHATEVER the reason, the process of selling your home can be a very emotional and stressful time. Choosing the right estate agent to help you through the whole process is one of the most important decisions to make. EweMove Holme Valley, run by Honley based David and Lorna Carrighan, offers a very different and personal estate agency experience. Their service is not just about selling your home, it’s about helping you move on with your life. They aim to get you the best price, in a time frame that suits you and make the whole process as straightforward as possible. EweMove is a full-service sales and lettings agency. They won the most prestigious industry for Best National Sales Agency 2021 and have been rated the UK’s most trusted estate agent since 2015. Being part of such a successful and highly rated network enables David and Lorna to take advantage of the infrastructure and innovative technology behind the EweMove brand. However, they own the
David and Lorna Carrighan business in the Holme Valley. David said: “It’s our business so our reputation and the customer service we deliver to all our clients (sellers and buyers) is extremely important to us. “We’ll do everything we possibly can not only to ensure a successful sale/ purchase but also to make the whole experience as stress free and enjoyable as we can.” Matt and Steph, who recently completed on their sale, confirm this: “Would absolutely recommend EweMove Holme Valley to anybody who wants a seamless, stress-free and enjoyable experience when selling their home: ultimately
a great business run by two professionals with a fantastic ethos and a personal touch.” There are many reasons why EweMove Holme Valley is different including their quirky brand, their approach to marketing, high quality property presentation, accompanied viewings and they are genuinely 24/7. So, whatever your reason for thinking about selling, 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 & Holme Valley. You’ll find there’s no catch and no obligation, just great customer service.
Saturday May 8. The day will include three concerts plus loads of other videos featuring local artistes, dancers and other highlights of previous festivals. It will be free to view, but viewers will be asked to contribute what they can afford, via the link on the live stream. The live concerts will be; Bradford Americana group The Magpies, with a great
duo PlumHall (round lunchtime), Colne Valley stars O’Hooley and Tidow (of Gentleman Jack fame) with support from the fabulous Hayes Sisters (mid afternoon), followed by Bob Fox (recently the Songman in the stage production of Warhorse, amongst other things) with Harp and a Monkey (evening). All this will be interspersed with a variety of not to be missed performances ably weaved together by
Steve Ansell. Looking further ahead, festival organisers will be holding an on street “Day of Dance” and Ceilidh on October 23 with Morris dancing throughout the town and a Ceilidh at the Civic Hall, in the evening. Check out the website for updates. www. holmfirthfestivaloffolk. co.uk There has been a folk festival in the Holmfirth area for around 30 years.
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Holmfirth in line for £1.5m boost By Susan Hampshire
A sure sign of Spring....cheery daffodils are springing up all over the Holme Valley. This cluster, at the end of Meltham Greenway, have been cheering local walkers as they pass by on their way to Meltham landmark Folly Dolly Falls.
HOLMFIRTH is in line for a £1.5 million financial boost. Kirklees Council’s Cabinet has backed plans to allocate £1.5million each to four of its smaller town centres – including Holmfirth – to support local regeneration. The money which will be allocated to Batley, Holmfirth, Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton will be available for both short and longer term projects to help build on each town’s unique selling points, support the local economy and help the towns recover after the pandemic. The council has selected these towns as they are the next largest centres in Kirklees, after Huddersfield and Dewsbury. They provide a range of business, cultural, leisure and local retail facilities or are located in areas where there is a greater expectation for local growth.
They are also areas where there is already some other investment planned around the infrastructure or council assets. Councillor Shabir Pandor, leader of the Council, said: “Earlier this year we set an investment budget that seeks to make sure we recover from the pandemic, and leave no-one behind. “As part of this we are looking to invest £6million to support future growth of some of our major towns. “The current pandemic is shining a light on local centres with more and more people using and discovering what is on their doorstep. “On a positive note lock down has meant walking to the local food store to access everyday goods is more common place. “While more people are shopping locally, restrictions and lock downs have made it harder for non-essential retail
and service businesses in town centres across the country. “In order to keep supporting our objectives for inclusion and climate change, we need these centres not only to survive the current crisis but also to be strengthened moving forward so that they continue to play an important part in local community life. “Each local town has its own identity and communities, no one knows their town better than the local community, which is why we want to involve them in this exciting opportunity to have their say on how we spend the money. “We know that these towns already have great things to offer, but it is really important that we invest now in order that they can continue to grow as we all recover from recent events and 10 years of austerity resulting in £197m cuts to our finances.
“These towns were selected due to both their size and their potential to maximise the investment.’ “I for one, am excited to see how plans will develop with input from the local community.” Holmfirth is the area’s premier tourist destination, with beautiful countryside, local artists and artisans and links to well-loved television shows. It has a strong community, a new market offer and possible investment in its library, as well as development potential at the existing market site. In addition to this investment, the council will continue to try and attract private sector and government funding and investment to further their ambitions for these towns and the rest of Kirklees. The council will work with local councillors and consult local people on how they would like the funding to be spent.
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Annual Parish Report available Grants recently awarded to groups FOR the Annual Parish Meeting, Rachel Hogley, Chair of Holme Valley Parish Council, reported on the varied work of the Council over her time as Chair. You can read her report via the Parish Council website or, alternatively, watch the presentation on the Parish Council’s YouTube channel. You might be surprised at all the stuff that’s going on. Since last year, the Parish Council has asked local community groups to forecast their future funding needs. This helps the Parish Council to plan our spending and financial management. Accordingly, the Parish Council is asking community groups to complete Expressions of Interest forms for funding for the next financial year, from April 2022 to May 2023. Go to the Parish Council’s website, holmevalleyparishcouncil.gov.uk, to download a form.
THE Parish Council is always keen to support local community resources and services particularly in difficult times. This month the Parish Council’s Community Assets Support Committee has made the following awards: n £2,000 to Cartworth Moor Cricket Club towards
the purchase of new shutters, internal doors and windows in the pavilion. n £3,000 to Hade Edge Band Room towards purchase of a new piano. n £5,000 to Honley Village Hall towards roof repairs. n £5,000 to The Friends of Netherthong School towards the establishment of a running track in the
school grounds. n £3,350 to Upperthong Village Hall towards the provision of a new damp proof course and roof repairs. n £4,930.60 to River Holme Connections towards the further refurbishment of the riverside path between Digley reservoir and Armitage Bridge.
Keep your eye out for the sign THIS is the sign that our maintenance contractor, John, displays when he is working in your communities on behalf of the Parish Council. Things that John and his team maintain that you may not be aware of are Holmfirth public toilets, the hundreds of benches we have across the valley, our bus
shelters, war memorials and adopted red phone boxes and the closed graveyard in New Mill. John also undertakes special work on behalf of the Council like installing the drinking fountain at Holmfirth toilets. Watch out too for our new noticeboards. And, if you see his new sign, give John a wave!
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Rapid testing programme launches at Longley Farm By Josh Timlin
A RAPID testing programme launched at Longley Farm in Holmfirth as part of the government’s UK-wide continuing drive to increase the availability of testing. Around one in three people who are infected with Covid-19 have no symptoms so could be spreading the disease without knowing it, according to health bosses. Broadening testing to identify those showing no symptoms will mean finding positive cases more quickly, and break chains of transmission, according to those behind the scheme. With its targeted approach, the programme aims to reduce the prevalence of the virus in the highest risk areas. Longley Farm received a batch of lateral flow tests, provided by NHS Test and Trace, as part of a programme to enable testing in private industries. Jimmy Dickinson, owner of Longley Farm, said: “The use of rapid weekly testing
“The measures we are taking at Longley are a small but important part of fighting the virus so we can get back to as normal as possible.” has been a really helpful addition to the Covid-safe measures we put in place at the dairy early last year. “It is really important that we keep all our staff safe and well and, at the same time, do our bit by maintaining normal food supplies to the wider community. “Rapid testing helps to identify cases of those without symptoms sooner and so reduces the risk of spreading Covid. “The measures we are taking at Longley are a small but important part of fighting the virus so we can get back to as normal as possible.” Use of multiple testing technologies could significantly improve the detection of positive cases, so people can isolate
themselves and prevent the spread of the disease. Health minister Lord Bethell added: “We’ve already come so far since first setting up a national testing programme at an unprecedented pace to help counter Covid-19, but we continue to strive to go further, faster. “Rapid testing technologies hold the key to the next phase of our ambition to see testing available to people across the country. “I’m delighted that Longley Farm are working with us to use the latest technology in Holmfirth, and I look forward to seeing the fruits of their labour, both in helping target the virus locally, and helping find ways to roll this technology out further soon.”
Meltham Town Council is asking local dog owners to take part in a Bag And Bin That Poo Campaign to encourage positive behaviour. To be in with a chance of winning a prize, simply take a photo of yourself disposing of your ‘used’ dog bag in a bin. Share the campaign message with others and help spread the message. The competition aims to increase positive dog ownership and encourage others to follow this example. To enter, email your entry to townclerk@melthamtowncouncil.gov.uk by April 15. Even if the competition has ended, dog owners are being encouraged to follow the example set by the town’s responsible dog owners and town council.
Photographs from the last pop-up event by Tin Box Pizza at Sons of the North.
Team provides lockdown takeaway food and drink ALL during lockdown, Luke Tankard and the team at Sons of the North, Armitage Bridge have been providing takeaway food and drinks to their loyal and new customers. Working from an outside truck the team have served up a host of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, sweet treats, breakfasts and much more. A hot coffee or a sandwich has been most welcome for many walkers passing by during the long weeks of lockdown, particularly when many other cafes were closed. From week beginning April 12 – when Government
rules are eased – Sons of the North will reintroduce outside seating alongside the large covered marquee area. A limited menu will be served every day apart from Monday. As an added extra, the Sons of the North team will also be serving pizzas every Friday and Saturday. From Friday April 16, they will open Fridays and Saturdays from 4pm to 8pm and serve a range of pizzas in collaboration with the Tin Box Pizza Company to either eat on the premises or take away. In addition there will be hot and cold drinks, desserts and alcoholic drinks.
From May 17, if Government restrictions permit, the Sons of the North will re-open their cafe but also keep the outside seating and offer a new full menu and table service. Tin Box Pizza will continue to offer pizzas, pastas, salads and sides every Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 8pm and Sons of the North will provide the drinks and desserts. The current outside truck is situated in the top car park at North Light Gallery, Brooks Mill, off Bank Foot Lane. Call in for a coffee or a bite to eat if you’re out and about in the next few weeks.
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Mobility scooter keeps ex-biker like ‘Peter Pan’ By Josh Timlin
Firefighters revealed photos of a collision which saw a car crashed into a house in Holmfirth. The incident, on March 10, happened on Station Road but no-one was seriously injured. A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue statement said: “A car lost control and crashed into the side of a house. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries but the driver was taken to hospital to be checked over. A big thank you to all the bystanders who comforted the driver until the paramedics arrived and for the traffic management. This meant all emergency services were able to attend.”
Police investigate man’s death POLICE are investigating a Meltham pensioner who was being looked after at a care home fatally sustained a broken neck. Gordon Wood, of Sparrow Rise, was at Longroyds and Pilling House Care Home, Skelmanthorpe, on February 17 when he died aged 91. West Yorkshire Police confirmed they are working alongside the care home,
Kirklees Council and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). A spokesman added: “Police are aware of this matter and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 91-year-old man at a nursing home on February 17. “Enquiries are ongoing but if anyone has any information to assist the investigation, we would ask they contact police on
101, referencing number 13210083216.” A spokeswoman for Longroyds and Pilling House Care Home added: “We are working closely with West Yorkshire Police, Kirklees Council and the Care Quality Commission following an incident at the care home on February 17. “Due to the ongoing investigation, we are unable to comment further at this time.”
A MOBILITY scooter is keeping ex-biker Bernard Mason like ‘Peter Pan’. The 80-year-old, from Holmbridge, is able to go ‘wherever the mood takes’ him thanks to his new toy. Bernard is a retired animal welfare officer who has spent all of his life ‘surrounded by animals’. He has stables at home and a few miles away where his daughter keeps her ponies and horses. Spending most of his time outdoors, Bernard is not someone who has accepted reduced mobility due to bad knees lightly. However, he is determined to ‘not get old’ and remaining as mobile as possible outdoors is a top priority, which led to researching into mobility scooters. His village’s steep and cobbled streets highlighted a need for a powerful scooter with extra grip. “I wanted a scooter that could get me up and down the hill to the shop for my morning paper,” he said. “I found the TGA website and booked a trial. “They brought out three scooters and I liked the fun
Bernard Mason from Holmbridge on his new scooter. still a good bit of fun.” looks of the Supersport, With independence however decided a fouroutdoors, Bernard is wheel Breeze was best for planning to join the Disabled me in the end – it felt a bit Ramblers, a local walking like a motorbike. group. “I’ve owned so many “I now go wherever the motorbikes in my time. The fact that my Breeze feels and mood takes me – into town, swanning up the valley looks similar to a motorbike and enjoying having a look is the main element I enjoy around, especially the local as I miss riding them. Nevertheless, my Breeze is beauty spots,” he added.
Plans for derelict mill revealed
CONTROVERSIAL plans for housing at a derelict mill have been revealed. Developer Brantingham Homes hopes to convert Cross Mill in Holmfirth into seven townhouses,
according to documents submitted to Kirklees Council. The 4.7-acre site – which sits alongside the River Holme – has a history of failed bids,
notably a 19-home plan which was approved by the local authority’s planning board in 2011 despite residents’ concerns over flooding issues.
New homecare firm opens Iron Age settlement revealed EVIDENCE of an Iron Age settlement has been revealed by a local history group. The Roughbirchworth Community Excavation Group is now hoping to carry out an excavation of the site, to the south of Oxspring, after a Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society-funded survey found the remains. The area, now a farmer’s field, is thought to have comprised a circular defensive ditch and three Iron Age roundhouses. A spokesperson for the
group, Barry Tylee, said: “We are very excited about the results of the survey. “Previously, there has been little evidence of Iron Age or Romano-British people in this area and it had been thought that any remaining features or structures would have been ploughed out but this is not the case.” Nearby Wincobank in Sheffield, a scheduled ancient monument, was an Iron Age fort and part of the Roman Ridge – thought to be a boundary or defensive ditch. Evidence
has previously been found at Roughbirchworth Common, but little substantial remains – and the group wants to get the whole village behind their research. “We would now like to carry out a small excavation of some of these features to discover what remains, involving as many in the community as possible, especially schools and local children,” added Barry. “This fits in with the national curriculum which covers aspects of the Iron Age.”
A NEW homecare company has been launched. Amethyst Care Service will provide a variety of home help services to the elderly community within a 10-mile radius of Holmfirth near Huddersfield. These will include everything from home help and light domestic duties to companionship and trips to appointments. The new business has been created by the experienced and highly qualified Kim Hardy, who has worked in health and
social care for 30 years, managing care homes for 20. The dementia and end-oflife specialist, who is also a clinical hypnotherapist, trainee Reiki practitioner and soul midwife, said: “It’s really exciting to be launching this new business, and I’m really glad that I have done it. “My passion is to care for people and see the person not the disease or disability. “A service like the one that we are hoping to provide is so needed right now for elderly people who are
having to isolate at home on their own. “Everything in the world is geared up to technology and a lot of elderly people wouldn’t be able to do things such as an online shop, so I’m hoping that I can help in any way and offer some companionship.” Kim added that she has put full Covid policies in place and will make sure that she is tested at least twice a week. She will also wear full PPE when going into clients’ homes to ensure they are safe.
Plans for new estate thrown out MORE than 200 residents who objected to plans to build a 36-home estate in Netherthong are celebrating – after planning board members threw out the
would-be development. The outline bid – which precedes any full planning application – was dismissed despite planning bosses earmarking the scheme, on
Wesley Avenue, for approval. However, concerns over the access road – which is just 4.9 metres wide – saw members overturn the recommendation.
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Holmfirth has a bright future By Susan Hampshire
IT’S all systems go for Holmfirth shops and businesses as they open their doors to welcome back their valued customers. After months of lockdown, the `nonessentials’ are raring to go after a real team effort to get the local high street back on its feet. Holmfirth traders have worked together to support each other and get ready for the end of lockdown. Some businesses have continued to trade with click & collect or takeaways. Traders say they are so grateful for the support that they’ve had from the local community over the lockdown periods. All they need now is customers back through the doors. The new `blooming marvellous’ campaign aims to show valley folk that traders have a spring in their step and are keen to get Holmfirth back on the shopping map with a renewed community spirit. Although many urban areas are worried about their futures due to home working and online shopping, small towns like Holmfirth have a bright future ahead and every reason to be optimistic. Holmfirth has one of the lowest levels of vacant units in the country. As one shop closes, another is ready to move in to keep
Peak Footwear Tel 01484 583737 www.peakfootwear.co.uk Shades of China Gift Shop Tel 01484 687596 www.shadesofchina.co.uk Hill’s Café Tel 01484 686684 67a Huddersfield Rd Ribbles Café Tel 01484 689846 www.ribbles.co.uk
the town fresh and exciting. A new ice cream parlour and a craft beer shop are opening shortly The vast majority of shops are also independent meaning that Holmfirth offers something different to other towns. To welcome shoppers back, many businesses have strung up their bunting and local schools have made displays of spring flowers. Despite the re-opening, all shops and businesses have full Covid precautions in place. There’s more good news for Holmfirth with investment on the way. A town centre access plan will bring around £4.5 million to Holmfirth to ease congestion and improve
traffic flow. There are also plans to modernise the existing market hall. Clr Paul Davies, ward counsellor and Cabinet Lead for Culture and Green Kirklees said: “Things are happening in Holmfirth. Over the next couple of years we will see significant changes to help us respond to the changing ways in which people use town centres.” Kirklees Council has also announced a major investment of £1.5 million to help transform the town centre and create a modern high street. Holmfirth is ready to welcome you back - so go and support your local traders and breathe life back into the town. They say that it’ll be “blooming marvellous” to see you all again!
Gypsy Blades Piercing Studio Tel 07702 055082 www.gypsybladespiercing. co.uk
Holme Coffee House Tel 07983 282532 www.holmecoffeehouse.co.uk
The Hair Barn Tel 01484 943843 Greave Road Hade Edge
EnRoute Café tel 01484 687500 54/56 Huddersfield Rd
Wm Sykes Estate Agents Tel 01484 683543 www.wmsykes.co.uk
Botanica Bar tel 01484 687500 54/56 Huddersfield Rd
Andrew’s Greengrocer 01484 682787 www.andrewsgreengrocers. co.uk
Body&Sole Holistic Centre Tel 01484 680555 www.bodyandsoleholmfirth. co.uk
Bijou Bridal Boutique Tel 01484 690454 www.bijoubridalboutique.com
Bon Chocolat Tel 01484 685995 www.bonchocolat.co.uk
Your Nuts Wholefoods Tel 01484 680126 www.yournuts.co.uk
Wrinkled Stocking Tea Room Tel 01484 681408 30 Huddersfield Rd
Cocoon Wellbeing Centre Tel 01484 685483 www.cocoon.me.uk
Read. Bookshop Tel 01484 688692 www.to-be-read.co.uk
The Country Gent Tattoo Tel 07957 355244 www.thecountrygent.co.uk
Fair Trader Gift Shop Tel 01484 690515 www.fairfrader.info
Hone &Strop Barbers Tel 07411 014133 https://hone-strop-barbersholmfirth.business.site
Big D Vapes Tel 01484 682972 http://www.bigdvapes.co.uk/ Vasara Fashion, Gifts & Accessories Tel 01484 950231 www.vasara.co.uk Holmfirth Pet Centre Tel 01484 684688 72 Huddersfield Rd Nellies Wooden Workshop Tel 07595 893232 www.nellieswoodenworkshop. co.uk The Face & Body MediSpa Tel 01484 682125 www.thefaceandbodymedispa. co.uk
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The Rug & Carpet Shop Tel 01484 686823 www.therugandcarpetshop. co.uk
Holmfirth Tech Community Hub Tel 01484 686305 www.holmfirthtech.co.uk Holmfirth Tavern Tel 07508 947074 www.holmfirthtavern.co.uk Michael’s Barbers Shop Tel 01484 682560 www.beautynailhairsalons.com Maude Ladies Fashion Boutique Tel 07729 642018 66 Huddersfield Road Monty’s Loft Clothing Store Tel 01484 683757 www.hippie-shopamus.co.uk
Dotty Bridal Tel 01484 950700 www.dottybridal.co.uk
Physio Hub Tel 07305 130 132 www.physiohub.uk
Techniques Beauty Salon Tel 01484 689777 www.techniqesbeautysalon. co.uk
Holmfirth Civic Hall Tel 01484 682643 www.holmfirthcivichall.co.uk
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New era for Honley Library
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Hall’s refurb gets £10,000 boost from Town Council By Susan Hampshire
A £10,000 grant from Meltham Town Council will help towards the cost of refurbishing Wilshaw Village Hall. A full programme of events was planned in 2020 to help fund the major refurbishment but these had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. Work was still on track to begin in 2021, thanks to the support of Meltham Town Council, but trustees are now waiting for various planning conditions to be approved. There are also issues with permission to remove two trees that are damaging the car park, walls and drains. Inside the hall, future plans include new windows and the creation of a mezzanine level to increase floor space. Judith Moore from the hall trustees said: “Meltham Town Council has always been very supportive of us and view the hall as a valuable resource for the local area. “The group is very grateful
“We continue to spend a lot of time and effort on the refurbishment project and genuinely believe that if we can succeed with this, it will be a great asset to the community.’
to Meltham Town Council for the support. “We continue to spend a lot of time and effort on the refurbishment project and genuinely believe that if we can succeed with this, it will be a great asset to the community.’’ The £10,000 grant was given from the council’s Community Projects Fund. Wilshaw Village Hall is a former day school with house attached. The school opened in 1873 and closed in 1974, after which the Grade 11 listed building stood empty for several years. After the freehold was transferred to the Eleanor Hirst Trustees, a 30-year lease was granted to Wilshaw Village Hall Trust in 1982. Renovation was carried
out including disabled access and toilets, kitchen, new boiler and much more. More recently in 2018 the hall trustees were able to secure the purchase of the hall and house with financial help from supporters. The school house was sold in 2019 to recoup capital expenditure. Since then much work has been done on the hall by volunteers. This includes stone mullions stripped back to reveal the original stonework along with work on the cills, timber roof supports and other stone features. Walls have been replastered and electrics updated. Trustees and volunteers are now hopeful that the coming months will see more progress on the hall.
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HONLEY Library is on the threshold of a new era. In February the library building was handed over to the community, bringing opportunities to widen the range of services available and reflect the interests of the wider community. Volunteers are always welcome at the library as it builds into a community hub to run alongside the existing library services. Plans also include making use of the library grounds. For years existing volunteers have supported the library with fundraising, bid-writing, book events, poetry, crafts and more. The next stage of development is to consult with the local community and to plan ways of using the building which could include cultivating the grounds, developing local history, running youth groups and much more. The skill range needed is varied and volunteer roles are flexible.
“We anticipate there are local people who would like to come along and help in this exciting new venture,” said Ann Brooks, chair of the Friends of Honley Library Management
Committee. “If you would like to find out more, ask questions or put forward your own idea, I would love to hear from you.” Please contact Ann by email at brooksat2@aol.com
Free school meal vouchers provided in Easter break
KIRKLEES Council has once again provided free school meal vouchers during school holidays, this time over the Easter break. The decision meant more than 15,000 children and young people in Kirklees did not have to go hungry during the two-week holiday period. Eligible pupils’ families received vouchers worth £15 per child per week – an investment of more than £450,000 to support wellbeing and reduce inequality. Councillor Shabir Pandor, leader of
Kirklees Council, said: “Although the national roadmap towards ending lockdown has given reason for optimism about the future, many people are still struggling financially “Nutrition is just as vital during school holidays as during term time. “A healthy diet is critical to children’s development and our commitment remains that no child should go hungry. “By ensuring there is no break in the free school meals system over Easter, Kirklees Council
once again provided an essential service so that no child gets left behind. “A year into the pandemic, it is still the poorest families who are struggling the most. “We will gladly support them again and tackle this inequality, helping our children to enjoy the best start in life and helping families at an incredibly difficult time.” The council has provided free school meal vouchers in previous school holidays and is also operating the Local Welfare Provision scheme for anyone in short-term crisis.
In-growing toenails – comedy or torture? THERE’S an old joke about a patient being rushed to hospital with an in-growing toenail. But to sufferers they are not funny, says DMH Podiatry’s Donna Hall. “The pain is insistent and affects pretty much everything you do. People come to us desperate for a solution.” But what are in-growing toenails? “They occur mainly on big toes when the side edge of the nail grows into a spike, digging into the toe,” said Donna. “This can be sharp and easily breaks the skin, leading to swelling and often infection – and a great deal of pain.” What causes them? “Your nails may curl naturally – so-called involuted nails. However, overtight shoes can cause them, especially for
sport where pressures are higher like football or hockey. If you clip your own nails, cutting too short at the corners can encourage the nail to dig in and grow into the flesh. “My tip is to leave a distinct corner to the nail and not cut it into a rounded profile – if the corner snags, use a nail file to round it off slightly. In-growing sufferers are also tempted to cut too short to relieve the pain, but this quickly makes things worse.” Donna says there are different solutions, depending upon severity. “Very often we can remove the spike with nippers and pack it with cotton wool to encourage the nail to grow straight. This might hurt at the time, but we
are well-trained and quick.” For severe cases, Donna’s team performs nail surgery where all or part of the nail is removed under local anaesthetic and treated to prevent regrowth. “This sounds drastic but it’s the best option for serious in-growing toenails. We remove either the side or the complete nail, depending on severity.” Taking place at the DMH clinic at Elmwood Health Centre, the procedure takes under an hour, with follow-ups to check the healing process and renew dressings. If you have painful toes, especially if they are red and swollen, book an appointment. Ingrowing toenails are certainly no joke.
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Festival’s digital transformation is huge success Frances Short from the Art School (left) and the installation in the courtyard at the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield.
Lanterns remember first lockdown A LOCAL festival has created a stunning Lockdown Lantern installation to commemorate a year since the first Covid-19 lockdown. The installation, commissioned by Huddersfield Literature Festival, took the form of a giant metal tree festooned with willow and tissue lanterns and displaying words of hope to inspire the local community as they walked past. Created by Huddersfield-based company AniMATronics Ltd, the tree has been on display in the Lawrence Batley Theatre courtyard in Huddersfield. Matt Kitchen-Dunn, who created the tree, said: ‘It’s been an honour to be asked to do this commission.
“It means a lot to me because I lost my grandma, aged 94, to Covid last year and it’s important that we never forget.” Performance poet Michelle Scally Clarke read a lockdown poem called ‘Love and Light’ as part of the installation. Festival director Michelle Hodgson added: “We hope it served as a commemoration, a memorial and an inspiration to remind us of the challenges we have faced in the past year and to look forward to more positive days ahead.” Lanterns were created by Colne Valley artist Angie BoycottGarnett and children from Holmfirth-based Children’s Art School.
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THE transformation of this year’s Huddersfield Literature Festival into a digital event has proved a huge success, with performers and audiences joining from around the globe. Due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, almost all activities were held online. Sylvia Plath expert Heather Clark joined as a speaker from the US, The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency creator Alexander McCall Smith dialled in from Edinburgh and DI Banks series creator Peter Robinson from Canada. Audiences logged on from as far afield as Texas and Florida in the USA to Nairobi in Kenya to take part in workshops, discussions and author talks. Projected ticket income was surpassed by 25 per cent and postevent surveys showed that most audience members will continue to attend on-line events even after venue-based events resume. Those who are usually unable to access venue-based events for reasons such as health appreciated the opportunity to engage with the Festival from their homes.
Are you ready to reopen your business? WITH lockdown lifting, Honley Business Association has tips to help local businesses get back on their feet and thrive in 2021.
Get your business ready to thrive There will no doubt be tough times still to come. But if your business has managed to survive the unprecedented challenges of the past 12 months, then things are hopefully looking up for you and your business. We’ve put together some business ideas to help you reopen safely and (hopefully) successfully when lockdown finally lifts.
Retaining customers Perhaps you won new customers during lockdown or maybe you had to shut your doors completely. Whatever the situation, retaining your existing or returning customers is important for your future success. Personally connecting with your customers is key. Send your customers an email (data protection
compliant) or personal message. When you see them in person, thank them for their support. If it’s right for your business, surprise them with a gift. It can be small but it needs to be special, such as a small bag of luxury chocolates, or an extra item of something they regularly buy. Consider introducing a loyalty scheme or offer – 20 per cent discount if you introduce a friend, 10 per cent off when you re-book your appointment, or a loyalty card e.g. buy five get the sixth free.
Tell people you’re open Get your marketing in order. Spend time connecting with your customers. Join a networking group to spread the word about you and your business.
Keep the good stuff Has your business adapted during lockdown? Perhaps you’ve introduced a home delivery service or started selling online. Or perhaps you’ve used video conferencing,
allowing you to drastically cut time and travel costs associated with face-to-face meetings? While some adaptations might be redundant once lockdown lifts, consider those that can continue to increase sales or reduce costs in the future. You might need additional resources, such as recruiting more staff to run the online business, or further adaptations to integrate them successfully into your long-term business plan.
Look after the pennies Before re-opening, see if you can reduce your business costs and overheads? If you run a fleet of vehicles that has been stationary during lockdown, you might be eligible for a refund from your insurance company. Talking of insurance, shopping around could reduce your premiums, and while you’re at it, check your business utilities too. Use a comparison site to check electricity, Wi-Fi and mobile phone
contracts against other providers, you might be surprised at how much you can save.
Generate confidence Although lockdown is easing there are many people who are still extremely nervous about visiting shops and businesses. Give people confidence that they can shop in your store or visit your workplace safely. Display your Covid safety policy clearly as well as those detailing how you expect your customers to play their part. There are many posters online that can be downloaded free of charge. Make sure you carry out your duties so that customers see you cleaning surfaces and chairs, or limiting the number of people in your store.
Take care of your staff Returning to work can be a nerve-wracking time for people. Add the threat of a global pandemic and that
worry can escalate. This is especially true for people who have been shielding or have underlying health problems. Remember that your staff are just as important as your customers. Make sure you talk to them about their concerns, and put in place procedures to help allay their fears. If possible, consider a phased return to work for vulnerable or anxious staff. Alternatively, change shift patterns allowing them to work when there are likely to be fewer people around. Be mindful of mental health issues. Displaying confidential helpline details in toilet and communal areas, gives your staff access to help feeling singled out. Remember that your staff are often the face of your business, so include them in your Covid plans and policies so they can help your customers feel confident too. Best of luck to all our local businesses and we hope you have a successful and happy reopening. From the team at Honley Business Association.
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Underground scheme ‘damaging’ for wildlife By Josh Timlin
Second lockdown lambing season has been difficult LAMBING is hard work, and this year, our second lambing season in lock down, is no exception. A number of ewes were prolapsing in the final stages of pregnancy and they were slow to start lambing. Some births have needed our assistance, with big lambs presenting head first or tail first when they should be in a diving position. Once born the hard work hasn’t stopped. We’ve had a few lambs needing topping up with milk from the bottle as their mum wasn’t milking enough, and a number of triplets, even quads, born. Our ewes are best suited to raising two lambs, any more and they struggle, so when triplets or more are
born we leave the strongest two lambs with the ewe and bottle feed the weakest. We have decided to keep the flock indoors where we can keep a close watch over them, only letting them out in to a nearby field when the weather’s fine. We’re hoping things will settle down over the coming week and that we’re faced with fewer problem births. As the sheep are housed indoors we’re preparing to let our hens out. Avian Influenza has been prevalent across the country
since November and our hens, like all flocks, have been kept indoors for the past few months. The housing restrictions were due to end on the March 31, but as Avian Influenza can be spread by wild birds we need to remain vigilant for any signs of illness in our flock. In between lambing we’ve also been reseeding our grassland to provide a fresh nutritious sward this spring. Lambing and land work will continue for the next few weeks before we turn our attention to shearing and silaging. Bed and breakfast bookings are also picking up and we are looking forward to welcoming guests again from mid-May.
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WILDLIFE will be eradicated as a knock-on effect of a ‘damaging’ two-year scheme which will see underground power cables being buried under green belt land, campaigners have warned. As part of a package with Ofgem, the National Grid received a share in a pot of £500m to mitigate visual impact of infrastructure at protected landscapes. The project – dubbed the first of its kind in the world – will see eight pylons along a one-and-a-quarter mile stretch taken down in favour of channelling power underground. Clearance work started this week, which has seen vegetation removed to allow the project’s pace to lift, despite campaigners calling for a re-think due to concerns over the area’s rich wildlife. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust blasted the plan and supported claims that local wildlife would be ‘significantly harmed’ by the work – including the loss of willow tits, an endangered bird. A spokesman said: “We’d love to see pylons removed in a well-managed scheme, but this isn’t it. “It will result in permanent loss of part of Wogden Foot, a local wildlife site. “Dunford Bridge is located on the periphery of the Peak District National Park and is considered to be an area of outstanding natural beauty. “This work will undo a success story which has given Barnsley recognition across the country for its willow tit population, one of most endangered bird species in the country.” A diversion on the popular Trans Pennine Trail is set
to come into effect, with the existing route set to be closed in the autumn, while the underground cables will be installed and energised by next summer with the overhead lines removed afterward. Two bridges will also be erected over the River Don – one temporary and one permanent. The National Grid has had to contact the family of Greg Hobson, who has a memorial at Dunford Bridge, in order to relocate it. A spokesman said: “We have been removing the invasive rhododendron to limit its spread. All the material has been chipped and left at location, as agreed with Barnsley Council and Yorkshire Water. “The work is also being done alongside an ecologist to monitor for nesting birds – if any are found, they will
be left undisturbed. “A series of small trial holes will be needed in Wogden Foot to help locate a water culvert which runs through the area. Holes around a metre deep will be dug and backfilled on the same day. “We selected this scheme as one of only four of its kind, following assessment of more than 100 alternatives. “Removal of the pylons and power lines will mean people can enjoy this truly natural beauty for the first time in generations. “There are clear plans to minimise short-term disturbance and invest in both habitat restoration and full reinstatement of the trail. We’re confident the ecological integrity of the valley and its nature reserve can be sustained following the operation.”
Group goes the extra mile for staff THE Coaching Inn Group, which operates The Old Bridge in Holmfirth and offers valuable careers advancement opportunities for all its team members, has now gone a step further when it comes to looking after their people. For more than 40 members of the senior management team covering all eighteen of the group’s hotels and inns in market towns across the country have now received accredited training to help deal with mental health issues. Head of HR Chris Moores said the lockdown had been really tough for everyone, not least those in the hospitality sector who had faced extreme uncertainty. “We put our team at The Old Bridge and all our other hotels at the heart of our core business principles and making sure that we have mental
Head of HR Chris Moores. health support available if needed at each of our inns reaffirms our commitment to support our people,” he said. “Meanwhile all of our teams have begun their virtual return to work training and we are very much looking forward to welcoming all our Holmfirth customers back to the hotel on Monday May 17.”
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Food Bank continues Parliamentary Corner to support families Let’s stick together as with Jason McCartney MP
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By Susan Hampshire MELTHAM Food Bank continues to address the huge demand for support in the local area. Recently the food bank was refurbished with much-appreciated financial assistance. Work is now complete but a planned official opening of the newly refurbished facility had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. Sue Priestley, chair of Trustees of Meltham Crossroads, said: “The area has been transformed and has provided us with a fantastic facility to store, pack and prepare food parcels for a growing number of people requiring emergency food parcels, day parcels and longer-term support. “The threat or reality of being furloughed or losing jobs has meant there has been a huge demand for food and support.’’ The newly refurbished and extended space for the food bank in the basement of the Crossroads Centre, now in the old Town Hall, has meant the facility was able to respond to health and safety guidelines. Sue said: “We were able to implement a number of Covid related socially distant safety measures in line with Government direction, including a clear sanitising regime and a socially distanced work schedule plan which enabled couples to work together but other volunteers to work by themselves.’’ Meltham Food Bank was able to stay open throughout this difficult year. Over the Christmas period 37 food hampers, alongside the weekly food parcels, were delivered
Meltham Foodbank ready to help the local community. “Thanks to those who plus 16 cooked Christmas kindly donated them,’’ said meals with 150 Christmas Sue. presents kindly provided by Meltham Food Bank is Morrison’s customers. grateful for the funding from The increase in demand the Coronavirus Community over the last 12 months Support Fund distributed by can clearly be seen with the National Lottery Fund February’s figures. which helped the food bank In February 2020 eight create the larger, hygienic food parcels were given and well ventilated space for to local families while in the food bank volunteers to February 2021, 90 food prepare and pack parcels for parcels were distributed. “We have also been able to clients. Sue said: “Thanks to the provide books for families Government for making this and other essential items, possible and to Daniel Bray for example warm coats, Builders for completing ,jumpers, gloves and hats the work to such a high etc, as individuals struggled standard. to keep warm in the winter “We are also grateful for months. the financial support from “We have also been the Holme Valley North Ward fortunate to receive enough councillors and Kirklees One Easter Eggs to provide eggs Community.’’ for all our food bank clients.
Homes fit for the future AFTER a summer of consulting with local people, the charity has produced display boards full of ideas about environmentally friendly, low energy and affordable homes available to people who have grown up and work in the Holme Valley. The ‘concept siteplan’, pictured, shows what might be built into a small development of such homes. Not all schemes would be this size or be able to contain all the ideas, but shows what has been done by other community housing trusts elsewhere. To turn the ideas into reality, EcoHolmes need small suitable sites at reasonable cost in the valley. The charity is confident of being able to attract funding to build affordable, cheap-to-run houses fit for the future. EcoHolmes is still asking for ideas
AS I write this column, we are about to move into the second phase of the Prime Minister’s roadmap for easing restrictions. We are now able to meet up to six people in an outdoor setting, or mix with one other household in an outdoor setting. This next phase will be so welcome by us all; enabling us to catch up with loved ones and friends, and importantly moving one step nearer to normality. The reason why we are able to do this, as the Prime Minister planned, is due to the incredible success of our vaccination programme. By the time this article is published, more than half the population may well have had they jab. That is outstanding. As each person gets vaccinated we move one step closer to what we all want – the end of restrictions. If the success of the rollout continues, it is clear that the roadmap will easily be achievable. I recently had Astra Zeneca jab (yes I’m over 50) at the Honley vaccination centre where the wonderful team have now administered more than 10,000 vaccinations. Thank you to our NHS, the community pharmacy and all the wonderful volunteers. Thank you too to our
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Jason McCartney valley GP surgeries who have been doing a superb job in vaccinating their patients. I recently held a Q&A with a class at Holmfirth Junior and Infant school. As ever, I thoroughly enjoyed being asked so many varied questions about my role as a Member of Parliament, as well as my view on a number of issues, too. One of the big issues we discussed was the environment and how important it is to protect the world around us – the children were very well informed and I completely agreed with them on this. It is always brilliant to see young people engaging with the world around them, whether that be the environment or even politics. If there are any teachers reading this who would like
me to speak to their class please do get in touch. I would be delighted to get something organised. I’ve also been liaising with hard working local councillors Nigel Patrick and Donald Firth and local business owners on the proposals for the centre of Holmfirth. As always my role is to bring people together and to make sure all voices are heard so that we can get behind well thought out investment plans for our valley. I hope you all had a wonderful extended Easter weekend and that you got to spend some time with your family and friends, socially distanced, over the period. Remember, like you I am so looking forward to life being back to normal, however, as we have come so far it would be silly to throw our long hard work away now. Let’s all stick together for one last push and reap the rewards in just over a couple of months. My phone number for my constituency office, which is being answered remotely, is 01484 443975 or you can email me Jason. mccartney.mp@parliament. uk alternatively you can write to me at the House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA.
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Garages are here to help FLAT tyres, flat batteries and ceased up brakes are just some of the headaches caused for local motorists during lockdown. With many cars parked up for days and weeks on end due to working and staying at home, owners have discovered problems once they have tried to get back on the road. Local garages have been assisting motorists to sort out all kinds of issues and get their cars back to a safe driveable position. Motorists whose car tyres that have been stood flat for long periods have found problems such as bubbling and tyres being out of shape, not always straight away but after travelling for a number of miles. Another common problem has been car batteries losing their charge and failing to start. Once a car battery gets below a certain charge level,
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EXTRA resources have been committed by Kirklees Council to repair the area’s worst potholes within the next few weeks. Eight teams are currently tasked with the job. The potholes will be repaired according to the date they were reported and grouped into areas to ensure efficiency. Isolated pothole repairs do not make the road surface immune to more damage from water or ice and potholes can reappear on previously repaired roads. This is why the council’s cabinet has recently approved an £11.8million programme that will resurface over 120
unclassified roads, providing a permanent repair to some of the roads most in need. Sub-zero temperatures along with snow and rain create the perfect mix of conditions for an increase in potholes. This is something that the council anticipates and deals with every winter. The weather conditions over the last month has meant that new potholes have appeared in higher numbers than in past winters. Councillor Naheed Mather, cabinet member for environment, said: “Potholes are an issue that we face all year round but in winter they appear more frequently.
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HUDDERSFIELD’S Parkside Garage has remained open during lockdown to offer a vital maintenance and repair service for all motorists who have needed to keep their vehicles running as normal. Like many other local businesses, Mick Leech, proprietor of the Somerset Road Land Rover and Jaguar specialist, and his team are now looking forward to the lifting of some Government restrictions. He said: “We have been doing everything we can to help people with their vehicles during the past 12 months.’’ Because Parkside is a Land Rover and Jaguar specialist, parts for these
vehicles are always in stock. However all makes of vehicles are welcome at Parkside and Mick and his team will always do their best to keep their customers on the road. Mick said all necessary steps have been taken to keep staff and customers safe with social distancing and Covid precautions. Members of the highly skilled garage team have a wealth of experience gained over many years in the automotive industry. The Parkside Garage has all the latest diagnostic equipment which allows mechanics to test, solve,
repair and reset any issues your vehicle may have. Customers can now find it even easier to use the Parkside Garage services with an online appointment booking system. Simply go to the website and follow the instructions to get your appointment date and time confirmed. Customers are always ready to sing the praises of The Parkside Garage – look at some of the testimonials on the website. Take a look at www. theparksidegarage.co.uk for more information, contact details and online booking facility.
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Honley Show to return as special centenary event HONLEY Show is returning to its roots for a very special show to mark its centenary year. This year’s anniversary event will see the show move from its usual date on the second Saturday in June to be held on Saturday September 18 at Honley Cricket Club and Recreation Ground, just over 100 years after the first show was held on the same cricket field on August 27, 1921. Given the Government’s road map out of the current Covid situation the organisers are optimistic that the new date will give the event the best chance of going ahead, although they will only proceed if they can do so safely. The emphasis will be on celebrating the history and ethos of the show in its 100th year and will involve working closely with the local community to bring a much-needed good news event to the early autumn. There will be traditional activities with a 1920’s theme – fancy dress prizes will be awarded – alongside the usual food and drink stalls, entertainments and outdoor shopping opportunities. There will be plenty of animals to see though the usual fullblown competitions will not be held this year. Show president Peter Aspinall said: “We were faced with many uncertainties around our show for 2021 given the Covid
situation but we were reluctant to abandon the idea of having a show altogether as it was our centenary year. “Doing the show this way gives us a timely reminder of what the original ethos was behind the show and allows us to celebrate our longevity and tradition. We are sure everyone will get into the celebratory spirit and make it a day out to remember for all.” The committee is currently making plans for the event including ticket pricing and will be releasing more information via social media and the website as it becomes available. Trade stand applications are being taken and will be on a strictly first come first served basis as space will be more limited than usual. For more information visit www.honleyshow.co.uk
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Nigel set to take over as new Mayor of Kirklees By Susan Hampshire
THE next Mayor of Kirklees will be Holme Valley South councillor Nigel Patrick. Together with his wife Judith, who will serve as Mayoress, the couple will officially take office on Wednesday May 19. Currently serving as Deputy Mayor, Coun Nigel Patrick will become the 2021/22 Mayor when current Mayor Coun Mumtaz Hussain steps down. Born in the South Yorkshire village of Barnburgh, Coun Patrick came to live in the Holme Valley at the age of five. He has represented the Holme Valley South Ward for almost 20 years. He was elected to Kirklees Council in 2002 when he was also the chairman of Holme Valley Parish Council, having served as a parish councillor since 1995. Because of the pandemic Coun Patrick’s year as Mayor has been delayed for 12 months after the traditional annual Mayor making was delayed. Coun Patrick said: “Myself and Judith are both looking forward to meeting up with people and visiting communities across Kirklees again after what had been a difficult year for everyone. “Hope and optimism has come with the vaccination programme. The aim is to fill the diary and have a very busy year.” He welcomes invitations to attend engagements and celebrations across the borough. You can invite the Mayor to an
Councillor Nigel Patrick with his wife Judith. event by completing the online form. Outgoing Mayor, Coun Hussain said: “It has been an honour to serve as Mayor of Kirklees for the past two years. The Mayoress and “I have thoroughly enjoyed our experience as part of the Civic team. “We have met so many inspirational people across the borough and witnessed communities come together
through difficult times. “It has been a pleasure to be part of the team and I wish the incoming Mayor and Mayoress every happiness in their new roles.” Coun Patrick has chosen to support the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team during his term as Mayor. As a voluntary search and rescue organisation, members cover the southern half of West Yorkshire. The charity is often called to assist incidents attended by West Yorkshire Police and the Yorkshire Ambulance service. Coun Patrick would like to take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors and all the people who have already donated to his charity. He is a long time supporter of the mountain rescue team and says many local people don’t realise the extent of the large area the team covers from its base in Marsden. He said: “During my year in office, I want to raise the profile of the Holme Valley team. “As well as covering the whole of Kirklees, they also cover parts of Leeds, Pontefract and Wakefield. “During the pandemic, rescue call outs have increased due to more people being out and about in the countryside.’’ The first fundraising event, the 200K Challenge 2021, has already been launched. For more information, visit the Home Valley Mountain Rescue Team Facebook page. Mayoress Judith Patrick is chair of the Board of Trustees for Holmfirth Civic Hall and works for the Churches Conservation Trust.
Vice-president role for Gwen GWEN Schofield, of Radcliffe Funeral Services in Honley, has been appointed an honorary vicepresident of Honley Male Voice Choir. As a long-time supporter of the choir, she said she was stunned when asked to take up the role, but also delighted to accept. She said: “As a child of 10 or 11 my parents bought me a record player from Heatons Electrical Shop, on the corner of Marsh Gardens, along with four LPs, one of which was of Honley Male Voice Choir.” Although her father, Brian, was Honley born and bred he went to work in Wolverhampton as an embalmer for more than 10 years before returning to Honley in 1964 to set up his own business. Gwen later joined the business upon leaving school. Since the death of her father, Gwen has run the family business with her husband Andrew and her eldest son James. Gwen has held various posts within the funeral profession, including being president of the British Institute of Embalmers and editor of their magazine.
Gwen Schofield She is also a member of the Company of Fellows. Gwen is currently on the committee of and supports Holme Valley Patient Transport via Honley Surgery. Alongside the many pictures and paintings in Gwen’s office, all of
which are by local artists, can be found the certificate presented to her on behalf of HMVC. Chairman Mei Lewis said: “HMVC is delighted and proud to have Gwen as an honorary vice president and we look forward to inviting her to our first community concert.” Gwen is a great supporter of the local community, which is why she decided to lend her very generous support to the HMVC, thus helping them to continue rehearsing online over the past year. Honley Male Voice Choir fell silent on March 17 last year due to the pandemic, not knowing when singing and performing would begin again. Wanting to keep the choir together, positive and singing, musical director Steven Roberts began online rehearsals. As well as singing, the weekly rehearsals have provided choir members not only with the opportunity to chat about their experiences, fears and coping mechanisms, but also to maintain friendship and camaraderie. Their “We Rise Again” concert series will begin as soon as they are allowed to do so.
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Local shops and businesses are opening their doors once more to their customers as Government restrictions ease. After 12 months of up’s and down’s, all businesses are keen to get back to a sense of normality and welcome back both loyal and new customers. When the third lockdown was announced in early January, some local businesses managed to keep going with on-line sales, takeaways or click and collect arrangements but many were forced to pull down their shutters once more. Now with better weather on the way, more people vaccinated and a renewed sense of optimism, local businesses are keeping their fingers crossed that the rest of 2021 is going to bring better news for everyone. So support your local traders and help them get back on track.
Shops and businesses reopen again JONES HOMES
A Yorkshire housebuilder has secured Government funding aimed at supporting first-time buyers onto the property ladder. Jones Homes Yorkshire, which is currently building at the Wentworth View development in Thorpe Hesley, has received approval to sell homes with the new version of Help to Buy. This announcement means that house-hunters purchasing their first home will be able to secure a house with the developer with just a five per cent deposit and a 75 per cent mortgage. The remaining 20 per cent is provided as an equity loan, which is interest free for the first five years. First-time buyers in Yorkshire and the Humber will be able to use the scheme on new properties priced up to £228,100. Jayne Swift, sales and marketing director for Jones Homes Yorkshire, said: “We are naturally pleased to have received this funding from the Government so that we can offer this support to first-time buyers in Yorkshire. “We have already taken several reservations under the scheme and look forward to welcoming these
buyers to their new homes from April. “There is currently a selection of homes for sale at our Wentworth View development priced below the regional Help to Buy price cap and several more are due to be released in the coming months. “We are currently building a selection of three, four and five-bedroom homes at Wentworth View, including the three-bedroom semidetached Birch house type, which is priced at £227,995, perfect first-time buyers looking to use this new scheme.” For more information about Help to Buy at Wentworth View, call 07764 662308 or visit jones-homes. co.uk.
OAK AND PINE BY DESIGN
Like many other local businesses, Honley’s Oak and Pine By Design is re-opening its showroom as Government restrictions ease. During lock down, craftsman Daniel Fitzpatrick and his team have carried on working to process the large amount of orders currently coming in, particularly for their specialist hand made kitchens and fitted wardrobes. Thanks to the website
www.handmade kitchensyorkshire.co.uk, orders are coming in from all over the country meaning that the last 12 months have been one of the busiest in Oak and Pine’s history. Dan said he is currently working on several kitchens and a host of fitted wardrobe orders. Also in demand is the company’s door stripping service, popular with home owners all over the local area. Dan said: “A lot of people are moving house at the moment and we have customers coming to us with doors to be stripped back to their former glory to add character to their new home.’’ The showroom, open to customers, is situated alongside Oak and Pine’s workshop at Unit 3, Crossley Mills, Honley. The showroom is home to examples of Oak and Pine’s workmanship including hand made kitchens.
products includes all major brands for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, fish and reptiles, there is not much missing here. From food, medications, leads, harnesses, toys, behavioural adaptations, cages, beds, hutches, feeders, and if we haven’t got it we will get it for you. Our friendly and slightly eccentric staff are always on hand to offer nutritional and behavioural advice and even carry your large bags of food out to your car which will be parked in the ample parking spaces. There really is no reason to trail to Huddersfield when you can get everything for your pet locally. Holme Valley Pet Supplies have stayed open throughout the Covid pandemic and many new customers have found us and now realize the comprehensive range of pet products that are available on their doorstep in the Holme Valley. Come and find us, you will be amazed
with on-line sales and click and collect orders, owner Graham Reading says he will be pleased to welcome back customers into the showroom. The showroom closure has however allowed Graham and his team to carry out some work in the showroom and introduce new displays of both indoor and outdoor lighting. He said the range of outdoor lighting is now quite extensive and Simply Lighting has a selection of designs and styles available for all tastes and house styles, ideal for all those wanting to spruce up their garden/outdoor lighting this coming season. If you’re looking for new lighting, either inside or out, why not call in at the showroom at Wakefield Road, Aspley and take a look at the latest designs. Simply Lighting also stocks a wide range of light bulbs including the latest in LED lighting.
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Not everyone is aware that tucked away in Albion Mills yard at Thongsbridge is one of the largest independent pet supply centres in the area. An extensive range of
Huddersfield’s Simply Lighting will be opening its showroom once more as Government restrictions ease. Although the specialist lighting business has managed to keep trading
Although the Aspley showroom has been closed due to lock down restrictions, the owners of Huddersfield’s Granite Worktops UK Ltd have been still dealing with enquiries
from customers keen to update their kitchens in 2021. Business owners Paul and Deborah Bond are now looking forward to opening their Aspley showroom once more as Government restrictions ease to allow non-essential businesses to open. The manufacturing side of the business has been working as normal and the repair service is available to anyone whose existing granite or quartz worktop has a chip or damage. All repairs to existing granite, quartz or Corian worktops are carried out by Paul, adhering to Covid regulations. Deborah said: “We will be reopening as Government restrictions allow. Customers can still get in touch with us for help and advice. “You can also look on our website to see the range of granite and quartz worktops currently available.’’ Granite Worktops UK Ltd has worktops for all budgets from affordable ranges to more expensive choices. Look at www.graniteukltd. com So, if you’re planning on updating your kitchen with a new worktop this year, get in touch now and start looking at a range of designs to give your kitchen a new look.
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