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Honley Newsletter of the Honley Village Community Trust A voluntary organisation working for Honley village FRIENDS OF HONLEY KEEP BUSY Report by June MacLean Friends of Honley get a good response from the residents and community of Honley at their monthly litter picks. In January we had over 25 volunteers and in February over 20- what a brilliant response.
Honley Literati gather for the December Litter Pick Honley Literati gather for the December Litter Pick
With so many volunteers we can cover a large area around our Honley streets and parks to keep them litter free. We collect on average 25 black bin bags full each time so a massive difference. Well Done Everyone involved. As we are moving into spring and summer there will be lots more gardening/ weeding to get involved with and of course don’t forget the Graveyard Clearing which has carried on throughout the winter with some dedicated volunteers making a huge difference. Pop along and have a look. Please join us on the first Sunday of each month meeting outside the library at 10am . If you want to get emails letting you know what s happening please send your email address to junemac@talktalk.net
Honley Feast has new Ring Masters! Honley Feast has proved hugely successful since Honley Business Association (HBA) decided to revive it two years ago. The event in September has grown both in popularity and size, to such an extent that members of the HBA felt they needed to find new organisers to pass the baton on to, which would enable the Business Association to continue to give proper attention to Honley’s Christmas Lights and Christmas Together street market events.. The search was therefore on to find people who were keen to ensure that the Honley Feast would remain a key event in the village calendar. Adele Oxley, Chairman of the HBA said “We were delighted when Jon Green and Rob Kelly of Holmfirth Media approached us to offer their whole-hearted support to organise the Feast. They both live in our village, and have previous experience of organising events. We have every confidence that the Feast will continue to grow and be as enjoyable as ever in their capable hands.” If you would like to be part of the Honley Feast, or would like to be involved in any way, then Jon or Rob would love to hear from you: Please email Jon on littlegreenman2000@yahoo.co.uk or Rob on keirbrt@gmail.com. Regards and Thanks June Mclean HBA Secretary
No. 109 March 2018 Registered Charity 1033021 www.honleyvillagetrust.org.uk
TRUST LAND VOLUNTEERS report by Neil Littlewood The weather was very much against the volunteers this winter. December saw us sorting piles of stone at the bottom of the Croft field and assessing other work to be done through the spring and summer. In January the volunteers were down Magdale at the side of the dam, where we have planted the fruit trees, clearing the brambles that are strangling them. Weather permitting in February we can carry on with that and finish it. Anybody wishing to help us maintain our beautiful village and surroundings will be most welcome; we meet at the old chapel in Honley cemetery at 10 am on the second Sunday in the month. If you need more information call Neil on 07766 742 140. The Trust is helping to save one of our rarest resident birds Willow tits are the most rapidly declining resident bird in the UK, we’ve lost 94% of them since the 1970s. They are small, stocky and quietly coloured birds, between blue tits and great tits in size, but with no yellow, green or blue colouring. They have a large sooty-black cap extending to the back of the neck and a small untidy black bib. It is mid-brown above, with whiter cheeks and pale buff-grey underparts.. Willow tits prefer damp scrub, and damp woodlands with a dense scrub layer. They typically use vegetation of a height of 2–4 metres, especially containing willow, hawthorn and elder. They require rotten standing deadwood such as willow, elder, birch or alder stumps, in which they excavate their own nest holes. This is where we’re hoping to help by providing good nesting sites for them. Recently, following advice from tree specialists the Village Trust took out a fallen Birch tree and larger Birch near the road at Magdale and instead of clearing away the deadwood we followed further advice this time from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and placed some of the longer birch trunks against other trees at the right height with a view to encouraging these enchanting little birds to take up residence in Honley.
The Trust’s Annual General Meeting Honley Village Community Trust hereby gives notice that it will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the Village Hall, Roundway at 7.30pm on Tuesday 17th April 2018 Nominations and any proposed motions for consideration should be sent to Steve Hemming, email: secretary@honleyvillagetrust.org.uk not later than Thursday 29th March Come along and see how the Trust is run. Pie and peas and a quiz will follow the AGM.
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Honley Samba Drumming Band spreads its wings!
Honley’s very own Samba Drumming Band has had an impressive 2017. Highlights include: Supporting Manchester Day Parade (above, and in colour on the website) as part of 60+ drummers soon after the arena bombing / Being joined by Eddie Izzard at the Jo Cox Fun Run / Involving local families to total 42 drummers for the Honley Lights Switch On Parade / Leading the new Mirfield Carnival with Callalloo Arts organisation The Band is now looking for more members to join them for this year’s performances. You don’t need any musical experience to try out this friendly group, just a willingness to have a go. Suitable for adults and accompanied young people aged 10+. Sessions on Fridays, 7.30-9.30pm at Southgate Theatre, Honley. All instruments provided and full tuition given by our professional band leader. First session free. £5/£4 thereafter. Contact Katie Mallard if you’d like to give it a try. Tel:07736 049 089 Web: www.honleysamba.com Email: honleysamba@gmail.com Facebook: /honleysamba
TAYLORS FOODSTORE GOES ECO-FRIENDLY Positive news from Taylor’s Food Store regarding their decision to be more environmentally friendly with all packaging at the store. Taylor’s has begun by replacing existing stocks of bags and wrapping with 100% biodegradable packaging. Orders are in place and Tony Washington, the owner, hopes to have completed the transition by May 1st this year. 100% degradable carriers, jute bags for life, paper bags and cardboard cups and trays will all be introduced in an effort to help clean up the environment. Tony and his staff (and his customers) are great supporters of the community-The 2017 fund raising efforts for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance amounted to over £4000.
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Honley British Legion would like to remind residents that part of our remit is to support present or past Service personnel, their family and descendants, as well as local people that require support or welfare. If it’s for yourself or you know of someone that we can assist please contact Simon Kirby, Chairman, on 07773017397.
The Honley Over 55s Activity Group The group meets on Wednesdays from 1.30 to 4pm. There’s a variety of activities such as pool, curling, table tennis, short mat bowls and tables games including scrabble and dominoes. It’s happy crowd and new members welcome. Last meeting this session in the hall is on March 28th followed by annual outing on April 4th. Pat Barr, Secretary. 07931314 231
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HONLEY VILLAGE HALL report by Marcia Murray
The Village Hall will shortly be running at almost capacity level. La Danse Francaise (see below) Two new groups have started there in the New Year, both filling a gap in local care services. Ability Options run by Lynn Allen is offering a day centre with meaningful activities for adults and young people with learning difficulties and additional needs. As well as private referrals Kirklees is likely to refer some of the people they cannot offer places to. See Village Hall regular users section for contact details. The other group is Holme Valley Dementia Group for people with suspected or diagnosed early to mid-stage dementia. This group is run by Time Together which is part of the Denby Dale Centre who already run groups in Kirkburton, Lindley, Emley and Birkby. As well as openings for clients of the service the organisers are looking for volunteer helpers and drivers. Call 01484 860077 These long term bookings is good news for the Village Trust as income generated from hire charges go towards the upkeep and running expenses of the Hall. Clean up by Community Payback team The Village Trust requested help from the Community Payback team to help clear the area to the side and rear of the Village Hall which had become almost impassable and overgrown with trees and bushes. Community Payback is a punishment which requires offenders to pay back the community for the crimes they have committed. They have to carry out demanding unpaid work between 40-300 hours as a sentence from the courts So early on a cold January morning four young men together with their supervisor turned up with all the necessary equipment needed to do the job. They worked hard all day just stopping for a hot drink and a wedge of home made parkin made by HVCT committee member Carol who manned the hall while they were working. – A job well done. FRENCH DANCE AT HONLEY VILLAGE HALL In January, Le Vendredi Danse (a group of local French dance and music enthusiasts) moved their regular monthly sessions to Honley Village Hall. Led by the house band (Les Habitués), and our dance tutors Keith and Anita, lots of people from Honley and further afield have been discovering how much fun a French social dance can be. The music and dances are easy and quick to learn – a bit like simple ceilidh dances. The music is distinctly French in origin. If
The hall is now available for hire during weekdays Contact Marcia on 662635 or info@honleyvillagetrust.org.uk Regular bookings NEW!--ABILITY OPTIONS – Every Day 9.30am – 3pm - day centre for young people and adults with learning difficulties and additional needs. Places available. Contact Lynnallen@abilityoptions.co.uk or tel. 07802 887 808 SLIMMING WORLD - 2 sessions Mondays 5.30 – 7.00pm and 7.30 – 9.00 pm. Just turn up or ring Kara on 07540 882612. RAINBOWS – for girls aged 5 - 7½ every Tuesday during term time at 5.30 – 6.30pm To register your child or for more information contact www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested NEW! -- DEMENTIA ACTIVITY GROUP Every Wednesday 10am to 3pm Including lunch. Places and transport available. Contact 01484 860077 for more information PILATES CLASS – Wednesdays 7pm to 8pm. If you are interested in joining it please ring the organiser physiotherapist Chris Liversidge CSP on 07843673012 . .WEIGHTWATCHERS meets at the Village Hall every Thursday at 6.30pm just turn up or contact Katie on 07967 211 118 for more info LE VENDREDI DANSE – 8pm- 10.30pm Every 2nd Friday of the month. French dancing with a French Café atmosphere. No experience needed. Bring your own nibbles and drinks (and a glass!) Entry £2 See more details below. ELIM CHURCH –Is a lively community holding two meetings at the VH on Sundays. 11am and evening at 6pm – all welcome THE VILLAGE TRUST WEB SITE www.honleyvillagetrust.org.uk - Check out the Business Directory link. All those listed are based in Honley. For your business or organisation listing for free call 662635 or email info@honleyvillagetrust.org.uk Support your local traders and shop in the village! The Village Hall on Saturday is an ideal place for children’s parties at only £15 per hour (minimum 3 hours) Charities can hire it for fundraising events for only £9 per hour. Commercial users contact us at info@honleyvillagetrust.org.uk you play an instrument and would like to join in then get in touch. At the moment we could particularly do with a bit more bass and percussion, so why not come along, and see whether it’s your cup of tea (or more appropriately, votre verre de vin….?) We’re a friendly bunch and it’s just £2 per person. Sessions are every second Friday of the month so next two are 9 March and 13 April. Musicians set up from 7.00pm, dancing starts at 8.00pm, finishes at 10.45. Facebook- Le Vendredi Danse. email Eric Woulds hvvband@gmail.com. for more info or just turn up!
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What’s on in and around Honley The next issue of the Flyer will be out at the start of May Notices for June July & August should be emailed to honley.flyer@ntlworld.com or delivered to editor John Murray at 27 Moorside Road HD9 6HR by May 12th 2018 Distributors should be getting their copies by May 26th
Honley Male Voice Choir
Easter with the churches. Elim (Pentecostal), St
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL on Saturday 10 March at 7.15pm. Lesley Garrett in concert with Honley Male Voice Choir and special guests the BBC Songs of Praise School ‘Choir of the Year’Lindley Junior School Choir plus the combined voices of Altrincham Choral Society & Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir. Tickets £15 - £35 from Box Office 01484 225755 or www.tickets.kirklees.gov.uk/
Mary’s (C of E), Trinity (Methodist/URC)
YORKSHIRE TRACTION HONLEY BAND Honley’s own brass band is seeking new players. Whether you’d like to learn, or have some experience, it’s a great way to spend your time and make new friends. The band is also fund raising for repairs to the bandroom roof, so please let them know if you can help … contact Jools (Band Secretary) on 07807 824 800
HONLEY LADIES’ CHOIR fosters new talent HLC is delighted to be collaborating with the recently formed Honley Girls Choir to present “Honley United” on Sunday 18 March, 2.00pm, at St. James’s Church, Bankgate, Slaithwaite under the baton of Emily Reaves, M.D. Tickets cost £5. tel Hilary Scholes 01484 307189 The Girls’ choir rehearses every Tuesday evening at Brockholes Methodist Church from 5.45 – 7.15pm. Any young ladies, 7- 21 years old, who may be interested in joining can obtain more details from honleygirls@gmail.com or www.honleyladies.org
Honley Library Open Tuesday: 1pm-6pm, Wednesday: 10am-1pm, Friday: 1pm-5pm, Saturday:10am-1pm. Monday & Thursday- CLOSED. 13th March, 7pm-9pm - 'Spring into Poetry’ - Friends of Honley Library invite you to their Spring ‘Poetry Readaround’. Bring your own poems to read, some favourites or just relax and listen. If you wish, bring a spare copy of your poems for us to display in the library. Free event with refreshments. 7th April, 10am-12noon - Charity Coffee Morning in aid of the Mayor's Charity - Alzheimer's Society/Dementia UK. 14th April, 2pm - ‘The Lazy Historian’ with Peter Marshall, local historian and member of Honley Civic Society. Peter will talk about how he came to write books, from railway histories to the local history of Honley, as well as the design and printing of each book and the economics of production. Free event with refreshments. All welcome! Regular events– Go to the Friends of Honley Library web site at www.friendsofhonleylibrary.org.uk/weekly-activities. ‘Friends of Honley Library’ group. Contact Pat Thompson on 661541
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There will be the usual Good Friday (March 30th) open-air service on the Green Westgate at midday. All are welcome to come, whether church members or not. Lent Lunch at St Mary's Church Thursday 22nd March from 12 noon. An opportunity for the whole community to come together to enjoy lunch. Choice of home-made soup with crusty bread, followed by choice of dessert with coffee/tea. Tickets in advance from Diana Kaye (Tel. 01484 666424). Cost £5. Proceeds to church funds. Come and join us for some warming soup, yummy pud and good company. Honley Civic Society Guided walks. All start 2.15 from Trinity Church and are led by Bert Neary. Free. Some on rough tracks. March 11th-Circular walk to Holmfirth April 15th-Circular walk to Beaumont Park ‘The Railway Trail’ May 13th- ‘Spring Walk’ - Leader Val Talks / Events. All start 7.30 in St Mary’s Parish Rooms, Church Street. Visitors £2 per meeting. 8th March - David Hinchliffe:-The Hinchliffes; 12th April - Sue Starr:- Colne Valley Museum. / 10th May AGM MORNING Saturday 7th April 9.30am to 1pm at Honley Village Hall In aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research We run Tumble Tots classes for pre-school children in the Huddersfield area and from Thursday 1st March, we will be starting new classes at Honley Community Centre on Stony Lane. Contact Monique Brennan, Tumble Tots HuddersfieldNorth & West Sheffield Tel 01484 689467 PROBUS ClubMeets at Honley Community Centre on Stoney Lane, Honley on the first and third Tuesday of each month 10.30 to 12 noon Talks / Events 6th March Wildlife Care / 20th March CART (Africa Relief) 10th April Discovering Your Family History / 17th April AGM Also lunches, trips and crown green bowling competitions.
Blood Wise (formerly Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research) 2018 meetings start 20 March 7-30pm, Arthurs room Trinity Church, Meltham Road. Social and refreshments. All Welcome, especially new members who would like to become involved with this vital work. Val Akroyd Honley Players A.D.S. at Southgate Theatre 19th - 21st April - ‘MOMologues’ Play with meal; A UK debut by Lisa Rafferty, Sheila Eppolito & Stefanie Cloutier Four mums discuss their experiences of the early years of motherhood. Moving and poignant, this play is also full of laughter. HONLEY BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS AGM on Monday 5th March 2018 at Southgate Theatre at 7.30pm The evening will be a tribute to one of our members Lisa Highton who tragically passed away in January. A quick AGM and then a speaker talking about mental health, then we all raise a glass to Lisa All Honley businesses and residents welcome to come along.