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Police vowing to tackle Holme Valley rural crime

By Josh Timlin

POLICE have vowed to tackle cross-border rural crime in the Holme Valley’s vulnerable communities.

Officers from West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire forces sprang into action last month with Operation Duxford, a force-wide initiative which spanned crossed boundary lines and covered an area stretching from Holmfirth to Penistone.

The focus was on out-ofvillage farms whose rural, in-between locations have been taken advantage of by thieves targeting things such as expensive machinery and equestrian equipment.

Chief Inspector Mark James said the action day,

which took place on March 14, will kick-start a series of intelligence-led operations in rural communities to provide assurance to residents whose lives have been affected by the crime spike.

Latest figures from West Yorkshire Police, which go up to January, reveal burglaries at dwellings classed as ‘other’ – such as outbuildings including sheds and stables – have taken place in Brockholes, Holmfirth, Meltham and Netherton already this year.

More alarmingly in West Yorkshire, rural crime insurance costs totalled £1.5m in 2016 – a 30 per cent rise on the previous year’s figure of £1.1m – according to a study

compiled by rural insurance specialist NFU Mutual.

The figures accounted for agricultural vehicle theft such as tractors, farmyard machinery such as quads and livestock theft, while statistics for 2017 are yet to be revealed.

Ch Insp James said: “Rural locations are unique as many parts are by their nature out of the way.

“It’s also a big area so going forward we will be implementing a ruralspecific plan to tackle crime.

“Our number one priority is to re-engage with the community, those who have been hit hard. It’s no secret rural communities have suffered hard times so we want to visibly show residents our intention of

having a bigger footprint in the area.

“We know from residents’ crime meetings that they feel they are vulnerable and have expressed dissatisfaction.

“We need to improve the confidence of victims of rural crime.”

A spokesman from the National Farmers’ Union added: “A lot of our members have reported their concerns so hopefully the action day will have the desired effect and provide reassurance to residents who feel they are vulnerable.

“Rural crime causes deep anxiety and extra work for farmers, and it damages the trust of those who live and work in the countryside.”

A call for volunteers has been issued ahead of the River Holme’s clean-up next month. Local organisation fairand funky and River Holme Connections are teaming up in Holmfirth on May 16. A spokesman said: “We’ll be clearing paths and, where it’s safe to do so, the river of its rubbish and its invasive plants. People are welcome to come along when they can and join in.” n Volunteers are asked to meet at the Old Bridge Hotel’s car park at 10am.

Seven stricken teens rescued AN overnight rescue operation took place last weekend to save seven stricken teenagers stranded on moorland.

The Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team mobilised at Holme Moss car park on March 31 at around 7pm after reports were received that the young group had got into difficulty on Black Hill near

Holmfirth.

However, due to worsening weather conditions, a rescue helicopter was unable to land – so volunteers took on the task of locating the group and walked the casualties back to safety.

The drama came to an end at around 3.30am on Easter Sunday.

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Police warning to dog owners after illegal snare is found

By Josh Timlin

DOG owners have been urged to be vigilant after illegal snares were found in popular Holme Valley woodland.

West Yorkshire Police have placed notices at Malkin Wood near Bottom’s Dam, Woodhead Road, having been alerted to the snares by walkers.

It’s thought potential badger and fox baiting was being carried out – although no animals were found in the traps.

Dog walker Bex Warren’s Shar Pei, Nero, had a lucky escape when he was caught in a trap with a noose around his neck.

“He was found in the most dense part of the woods with a wire noose around his neck,” Bex said. “I can only assume it was to catch foxes and it was so tight we couldn’t hear him bark.

“We removed all the nooses we could see so hopefully it won’t happen to someone else’s dog.

The thought of not hearing Nero’s muffled whimpers and him being trapped there, eventually dying, absolutely tears me apart.

“Be careful when you’re out there. If the awareness helps to prevent injury or worse, then that’s a great result.”

Fisherman Harry Daykin, who contacted the Review after Bex’s incident, said it was not an isolated incident and warned against allowing dogs to roam off

Hade Edge home plan PLANS to demolish agricultural buildings to create a new home in Hade Edge have been submitted to Kirklees Council.

Applicant Richard Senior is seeking planning permission for the scheme, at Greave Farm, off Greaves Road, to demolish and construct one dwelling, which will have ‘four-plus’ bedrooms, along with an outbuilding.

Plans show three car parking spaces will also be created if the council’s planning board approves the bid.

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“I’ve fished nearby for a long time now and that area of woodland is one which you regularly see dogs enjoying,” he said. “It’s thick with overgrowth and they love to sniff around and explore.

“The recent incidents aren’t the first and I’m sure they won’t be the last. We often see foxes and there are badges in the woodland, so you’d think these horrible people who set the snares our out to get those.

“I helped a dog owner free her labrador last summer and because the noose tightens the more they struggle, it’s a painful death for whichever animal is caught.

“That dog was lucky because its owner was alert and nearby, so knew roughly where her lab had headed so he was easily found.

“Police have placed warnings around the site where the latest incident happened so hopefully this will get the word out and make dog owners think twice, and those who are responsible for setting the traps.”

A spokesman from West Yorkshire Police issued an appeal for information.

“There has been illegal snares found in the woodland. It’s advised to keep all dogs on leads,” they said. “If you have any information on who has set the snares, please ring 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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Staff and members from Kirklees Active Leisure have got on their bikes for Sport Relief. The team from KAL’s Huddersfield Leisure Centre took part in an eight-hour bikeathon in reception. Members also got involved by jumping on the centre’s ‘smoothie making bike’ and blending their own smoothies by pedalling. A total of £96.56 was donated to the charity. n Pictured: corporate sales advisor Hannah Aldersley and customer advisor Chloe Quarmby.

Enterprise flushed with success HOLMFIRTH’S public toilets have been turned into a ‘very successful’ enterprise, according to the chairman of Holme Valley Parish Council.

The toilets, in the centre of the town, were the subject of an asset transfer in which Kirklees Council moved ownership over to the parish council in summer 2015.

Chairman Councillor Greg Cropper said: “I think the parish council should

take a bow and say a very well done to what’s been achieved.

“Locals and tourists use them an awful lot and without them, it would damage Holmfirth’s structure given just how necessary they are to have.

“To a certain extent they’re self-funding and we’re planning to carry out renovation work to make full use of them.”

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Controversial plans for Washpit Mills get the go-ahead after changes

By Josh Timlin

Brewery offers high-flying prize to mark RAF’s 100th anniversary

A BREWERY is marking the 100th anniversary of the RAF. The Nook Brewhouse, in Holmfirth, has released commemorative bottles of its Tiger Moth Porter brew and are offering revellers a chance to win a flight experience in the plane it’s named after.

A Nook spokesperson said: “For the chance to win a flight experience in a Tiger Moth, entrants must simply scan the code on the special bottles and

answer a question on the website.

“Each correct answers will be put into a hat and one lucky winner will win.

After a pre-flight briefing, the winner will take to the skies above the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.

“During their time in the air they will have the chance to take the controls and once back on land they will receive a pack containing a certificate, pin badge, goggles and a log book.”

Permission sought for new homes in Meltham OUTLINE planning permission is being sought to potentially build 21 new homes in Meltham.

Applicant Craig Dowling’s plan for Springfields, off Mill Moor Road, shows a new

vehicular access and a public road will have to be created if full planning permission is granted.

Although the plans are at an early stage, it’s proposed the development would

also have 42 car parking spaces.

Comments can be made about the application on Kirklees Council’s website until April 17.

CONTROVERSIAL plans to transform the derelict Washpit Mills site have been approved by Kirklees Council.

Original proposals – which were submitted by Prospect Estates in 2016 – included a 23-bed hotel, eight houses, 16 apartments, a spa, restaurant and office space but the scheme was rejected by planners. But amended plans, featuring 49 homes and a gym from the Otley-based developer, have now been given the green light which will end a three-year period of dereliction since Westwood Yarns, the Choppards Lane site's former occupier, went into administration.

While the approved application may appear to take up less space that the original plans, a 235-space car park accounts for most of the space.

A Section 106 agreement – cash put aside by developers for loss of amenity – totals £52,808 which will be put towards boosting education facilities in the locality and a £10,000 contribution towards the Metro card initiative to ease congestion around Holmfirth.

A planning statement from Kirklees Council said: “Seventeen representations have been received and a detailed petition signed by approximately 60 local residents representing the ‘Neighbours of Washpit’ group. The main issue for local residents is the highway impacts of the development. Residents consider that the application has not adequately addressed the reasons for refusal on the previous application and the scale of development is at a level that will harm highway safety

and efficiency considering the nature of the surrounding road network and existing traffic levels. Furthermore, the proposed footway is considered to be inadequate.

“Highways development management have considered the objections raised as part of the assessment of the application.

Officers have concluded that the development is acceptable in highway safety terms and that the proposed footway is acceptable subject to detailed design.

“Officers are satisfied that the proposed scheme of works to Washpit New Road would deliver a practical and safe access route between the site and Dunford Road that would enable residents and visitors to the site to access bus links and provide a walking route to Holmfirth. As such the scheme addresses the concerns raised under the previous application by the council.”

The site, which is classed as green belt land, was not considered as an inappropriate development by planning board members because it does not significantly reduce openness.

In conclusion, the council said: “The proposals represent a less intensive form of development than the previous scheme and it is considered that the applicant has satisfactorily addressed the main issues set out within the appeal decision.

“The scheme will deliver a mixture of high quality housing along with a new footway. The reuse of listed buildings is also a significant benefit arising from the development.”

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Funds to commemorate 100th Update on Casual Vacancy – Honley Central & East Ward anniversary of the end of WWI AN Election is to be held for the

THE Parish Council is keen to support local groups within the Valley who wish to mark the Centenary of the end of WW1 through an event, initiative or commemorative project.

We have set aside £1,000 for this purpose with each applicant able to apply for a maximum of £100 to support their project.

Applications are open until

September 30 (or until the money has all been awarded) with projects expected to be completed by December 31.

Further details and a downloadable form are available on the Parish Council’s website – www. holmevalleyparishcouncil.gov. uk – and further details are also on our Facebook page.

Honley Central & East Ward.

Nomination Papers must be delivered to Kirklees Electoral Services, Huddersfield by 4pm on Friday, April 6.

Further details are available on the Parish Council’s website or from the Clerk (clerk@ holmevalleyparishcouncil.gov.uk)

Welcome to new Councillor – Wooldale Ward PAUL Davies is our newest councillor.

He has a wide and varied background which will be of great value within the Parish Council.

Paul has lived in West Yorkshire with his family for over 26 years and in Scholes for nine years.

He left school at 16 and worked as an underground coal face electrician for seven years, before attending Ruskin College, Oxford and then Cardiff University.

Paul has worked as a European HR Director and

Operations Director for two global companies in IT/ Telecoms service provision.

Three years ago he trained as a primary school teacher and has worked as a Year 5 class teacher and a supply teacher.

He is a governor at Hepworth Junior & Infants School and sits on two Kirklees-wide education bodies.

Paul is passionate about education and local health provision. He is keen to engage with residents and community groups, and to work with them on addressing their concerns and issues.

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Bus services vying to be Britain’s most scenic route

By Josh Timlin

TWO local bus services are in the running to be crowned Britain’s most scenic route.

The 308, which runs from Huddersfield to Holmfirth via Honley and Netherthong has been nominated for its breathtaking views of the Holme Valley, while the 184, which connects Huddersfield to Manchester, skirts Linthwaite, Slaithwaite and Marsden.

The services, which are both run by public transport provider First, have been put forward by enthusiast Paul Kirby, who is carrying out the study in conjunction with Bus Users UK. Paul said: “I approached five of the largest bus companies in the country and they were all extremely keen on the idea. Their support was vital if the survey was to be a success because First, Arriva, Transdev,

Go-Ahead and Stagecoach have more than 400,000 Twitter followers between them.

“If just a fraction of those passengers take the time to vote, the results will be compelling.”

Claire Walters, chief executive of Bus Users UK, which is sponsoring the survey, added: “Its main aim is to celebrate Britain’s best bus routes and encourage more people to experience the spectacular views of our rugged coastline, mountain passes, lakes, moors and dales without having to worry about driving, directions or parking.

“We are fortunate to still have many regular routes that serve rural communities in such a wide variety of breath-taking countryside.” n People can nominate their favourite routes by visiting smartsurvey.co.uk/s/scenicbus.

The winning route will be announced in the summer.

Rugby team tries for voluntary cameraperson to capture games A HOLMFIRTH-BASED rugby team is on the lookout for a new cameraperson.

Underbank Rangers have appealed for budding video journalists to get in touch ahead of their 2018 NCL Premier Division campaign, which runs until October.

A spokesman from the club said: “The successful candidate’s role is to film each match,

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‘Beast from the East’ brings epic duty for mountain rescue team

By Josh Timlin THE ‘Beast from the East’ brought chaos to the Holme Valley last month – with six-feetdeep snow drifts being reported on some roads.

The storm, which battered the region from March 1, saw some roads including Holme Moss closed for a week as severe weather conditions cut off communities.

Schools were forced into closing their doors, while some drivers fell foul of conditions on Bradshaw Road, Honley and Greenfield Road, Meltham as emergency services struggled to cope with sub-zero temperatures, gales and heavy snow.

The spell, which also included another snow storm from March 18 which brought similar conditions to the Holme Valley, was a record-breaking one for Kirklees Council’s winter team who carried out an unprecedented amount of roundthe-clock grits on the district’s

roads.

The Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team (HVMRT) put in 40 hours’ work without a break, with shifts going on throughout the day and night as the storm tightened its grip on the area.

A spokesman said: “The dust has settled now after what can only be described as epic duty for the team. The snow has all but melted away and life is returning to normality.

“The team stood up to what amounted to more than 40 hours’ continuous active duty, with shifts working continuously throughout night and day, assisting commuters traffic on the high-cross routes.

“We freed those trapped in the snow, assisted West Yorkshire Police with road closures and patrols, and helped Yorkshire Ambulance Service paramedics reach their patients.

“Team members worked seamlessly alongside our colleagues from Woodhead,

Oldham, Calder Valley and Glossop mountain teams who were all operating at similar levels and dealing with the same incidents.

“We would like to thank all our neighbouring teams for their assistance and support, and a huge thanks must go to the farmers who worked tirelessly

throughout nights, clearing snow drifts, towing HGVs and helping everyone get home.

“We’d also like to thank the public, for donating to the team and enabling us to carry out this work. We have had a number of very generous donations once the news broke of the work we were undertaking in March.

“And last but not least, the wives and husbands, the partners, children, mothers and fathers who are willing to be woken up multiple times throughout the night as calls come in and put up with the grumpy, sleep-deprived members.

“Without everyone’s support, we couldn’t do what we do.”

Police in appeal over stabbing

Members of the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team (HVMRT) who were selected from more than 80 voluntary organisations to be crowned Halifaxbased business ABS – A Better Way’s charity partner for 2018.

A POLICE investigation has been launched after a teenager was stabbed in Meltham.

The incident, on March 15, happened on Lockwood Road at around 4.40pm and an 18-year-old male sustained serious injuries.

Anyone with information on the attack is asked to call Kirklees CID on non-emergency 101 quoting reference 1278 of March 15. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 55111.

West Yorkshire Police said a 19-yearold male was arrested in connection with the incident but has been released pending further enquiries.

What is a Growth Mindset and how can it help children in their education?

CAROL Dweck from Stanford University wrote a book entitled ‘Mindset: The New Psychology of Success’. In it she categorised people as displaying, according to how they view learning, either a FIXED MINDSET or a GROWTH MINDSET. Fixed-mindset individuals believe that their intelligence is a fixed trait.

They dread failure because it is a negative statement on their basic abilities.

Growth mindset individuals do not mind failure as they believe that their performance can be improved and learning comes from failure. In this respect intelligence is a learned trait.

The reason that this has impacted on education is that it is felt that having a ‘Growth Mindset’ ethos in a school can impact significantly on how children achieve.

For example, if we give children praise such as ‘You are a very clever student. Well done!’, then children will develop a fixed mindset about their intelligence. However, if we say, ‘You worked really hard on this. Well done!’, then children learn that they can work to achieve greater intelligence. So, they equate intelligence with working hard rather than it being a fixed genetic acquisition.

From something so simple. it is easy to see how this can have a huge impact on children’s learning. A school or educational centre which uses a Growth Mindset approach to teaching and learning can encourage students to persist even if they fail at some points of their education. It really can significantly improve their progress and attainment.

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Interested parties and responsible authorities may make representations regarding the application where they believe that the proposed activities would undermine any of the four licensing objectives.

Any representations must be submitted in writing to the licensing officer, Flint street Depot, Flint Street, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD1 6LG or by email at licensing@kirklees.gov.uk by the 26/04/18.

Persons wishing to inspect the licensing register may do so at the above during normal office hours or online at www.kirklees.gov.uk/licensing It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and on summary conviction would be liable to a fine not exceeding £5000.

Cash boost means more on-the-beat bobbies for area

By Josh Timlin

HOLME Valley residents have been told to expect more on-the-beat bobbies thanks to a cash injection to boost local neighbourhood policing teams.

Mark Burns-Williamson, West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, has vowed to put an extra 100 police constables into teams across the area in an effort to provide reassurance to communities.

He said: “The new model will focus on engagement with communities, problem-solving and prevention and early intervention in helping to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.

“Reinvestment into neighbourhood policing is crucially important to me in delivering my vision of ensuring our communities are safe and feel safe. It is the bedrock of the way we do community policing here in West Yorkshire and which I know our communities and partners very much support.

“The recent precept increase, which I have made locally, will allow us to bolster and help rebuild these

Mark Burns-Williamson teams. The relationship between police and our communities is fundamental to successful policing at all levels.

“It will ensure teams continue working closely with our partners in helping reduce risk and harm, to support vulnerable individuals at the first sign of problems, and make our communities safer.

“Effective community engagement and visibility is fundamental to how our communities are policed.

“It is only through genuine and meaningful engagement with our communities that we are able to listen to, understand and deal with An appeal has been issued in the hope of tracing a missing man from Holmfirth. Reuben Smith, 47, was last seen in Huddersfield on February 28 at around 6pm and officers have concerns for his welfare.

He is described as slim, 5ft 7ins tall and as having dark-coloured hair. He was last seen wearing an Adidas woolly hat, an armystyle Superdry jacket, black boots and jeans.

Inspector Hazel Ward, from Kirklees Police, said: “We do have concerns for Mr Smith’s welfare and would ask him or anyone who has information about his whereabouts to contact us on 101, referencing police log 1970 of February 28.”

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During recent years, officers have been assisted by investment into new technology such as hand-held devices which, police say, ensures officers can spend more time away from stations and remain on the streets.

Assistant Chief Constable Catherine Hankinson added: “Community engagement is key to neighbourhood policing, delivered through locally-based officers, who will be able to identify issues and deal with them at an earlier stage.

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Whether you like bold prints or softer pastel hues, there’s plenty to get you noticed this season.

Look out for ice cream colours like lemon, pistachio or strawberry. If you prefer a bolder colour, then you’re in luck as these are trending too with florals and checks leading the way.

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Bespoke hats can be made to order, usually within a month, or hats are available from stock which can be re-trimmed to match an outfit.

She said: “Often in summer, ladies are invited to garden parties and days at the races so need a hat to complete their outfit.

“Hats and fascinators for weddings are always in demand and we have a selection second to none with every colour you could imagine.

“Ladies need a perfect hat to complement their wedding outfit so come and take a look at the extensive range always in store.”

Hats by Elizabeth Gales is open five days a week, Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4.30pm.

This third generation family business always has hundreds of hats and fascinators in stock in a wide range of styles and colours.

Step in to view our super summer selection Hats for all occasions, Bespoke made to order or from stock

WITH better weather hopefully on the way, now is a great time to take a look at the new selection of summer sandals and special occasion shoes/ handbags available at The Shoe Box in Skelmanthorpe.

The long established shop in Commercial Road has just taken delivery of a new choice of sandals in the coming season’s fashionable range of bright colours and ever popular navy and pewter.

If you have a wedding or other special occasion to attend this spring or summer,

remember that The Shoe Box has a fabulous range of shoes with matching handbags, the perfect accessories for your chosen outfit.

So if you're going to be a mother-of-the-bride this year, a wedding guest or have an invitation to the races, then be sure to complete your look with a visit to The Shoe Box. Shantelle Oxley, who runs The Shoe Box, now offers a dry cleaning service and has gift vouchers available all year

round. The shop is open five days a week (closed Tuesdays and Sundays).

New Spring and Summer collections now in store EXCITING new collections have arrived at The Old Post Office in Almondbury – promising bright florals, pastel shades and a host of styles for Spring and Summer dressing.

Situated in the heart of Almondbury, The Old Post Office has four showrooms set out over two floors and has everything from smart casuals to an outfit for a special occasion.

Popular with all ages, the shop has collections from many top labels including Mark Cain, Riani and Joseph Ribkoff.

This year Spring and Summer is going to full of bright floral designs along with intense pastel shades such as pink candy floss, sky blue, pistachio green and lemon sorbet.

Look out too for ‘flower power' designs and bold abstract botanicals which this season sit alongside gingham and Heritage checks, poppy prints, soft flounces and much more.

Styles which are leading the way this season include maxi dresses, Bardot off-theshoulder styles, knits, oversize coats, sporty influences and denim with frayed edges.

Always popular at The Old Post Office are Robell trousers, Europe’s top selling ladies trouser brand.

This collection offers beautiful trousers cut to the waist for real women with a stylish flattering profile, available in a range of prints and cropped styles.

The Old Post Office is a great place to update your 2018 wardrobe or find a special outfit if you're a guest at a wedding this year.

The shop specialises in feminine but versatile clothing to see you through both day-to-day living and also for something a little special.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 5.30pm, the shop is situated in the main shopping area of Northgate where on-street parking is available.

Look fabulous this season after a visit to The Old Post Office.

Pictured is a poppy print from the Riani summer collection.

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Cheers to a festival first for Meltham

Proposal for life-saving defibrillator in Holmfirth gets the green light

MELTHAM’S firstever beer festival will take place this weekend.

The event, at Meltham Church of England School, on Holmfirth Road, will feature a host of local beers and celebrate Holme Valley’s brewers.

Organisers say 75 per cent of its beers at the event, which is happening on April 7 and 8, have been sourced within a 20-mile radius of Meltham.

And it’s also supporting four local organisations – Meltham Memories, Meltham Wildlife Rescue, the Carlile Institute and the Tom Wroe Memorial Fund.

But the event isn’t just for beer-loving customers, as there will be a variety of ciders, gins, wines and prosecco to cater for all tastes.

Entertainment will range from live music to traditional pub games, while street food stalls will also be offering pizzas, sausages, burgers and vegetarian options.

By Josh Timlin

A PLAN to install a life-saving defibrillator outside Holmfirth Civic Hall is gathering pace.

The device, which delivers an electric shock to people in cardiac arrest, has been approved to be fitted to the side of the Huddersfield Road building.

Councillor Trevor Bellamy said: “There’s no defibrillator south of Holmfirth’s centre at the moment so clearly there is a necessity for more in the area.

“We have got through various hoops but we are now at a stage where it is going ahead.

“It will be in a good location as it’s still a busy area and will be perfectly visible from the road.”

A snag which reared its head was the need to seek approval from Kirklees Council given the hall’s listed building status – but at last month’s Holme Valley Parish Council meeting, on March 26, it was revealed that the plan had been given the green light.

The Review can also reveal that another defibrillator will be placed at Hinchliffe Mill – and local schoolchildren will be taught how to use it.

“Having defibrillators dotted

around is important as they can save lives,” Coun. Bellamy added.

“The Hinchliffe Mill one is imminent and we plan on putting on training sessions for residents and local children.

“There have been a few situations in the last year or so where one could have helped, so that is where the idea started.”

A defibrillator in the centre of Holmfirth, which is positioned near the public toilets, was fitted in 2016 and it has already been brought out 23 times.

“That’s not to say it’s saved 23 lives, but it has been brought out of its box on those occasions,”

Coun. Bellamy said.

“People know its location and in a busy area such as the centre of Holmfirth, where tourists often visit, it’s reassuring to know it’s there if it’s needed.”

The move was praised by parish councillors at their last meeting, with Coun. Greg Cropper, chairman of the council, lauding it as another achievement.

“It’s good news and there will be training dates for people to get involved with, which will be held at the Civic Hall. The more the merrier is the message with that one – there are no dates as yet but we do want to get cracking.”

Godber to return

JOHN Godber and his wife Jane Thornton return to perform on the LBT stage, for the first time since Shafted, in The Scary Bikers.

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Sponsored scouts walk for water AN international day of action to raise awareness of water sanitation issues in third-world countries was embraced by the 1st Holme Valley Scouts.

The group took part in the scheme – dubbed Walk for Water – which was a sponsored walk around Holmfirth on March 24 and 25 involving members carrying multiple buckets of water from the River Holme to a water container in the centre of the town.

Spokesperson Sophie Bebb said: “It replicates the walk for water that millions of people across the globe endure every single day.

“Scouts are working in Madagascar to help improve access to clean water and sanitation across the country, where more than half of the population have no choice but to drink water so dirty it could kill them.”

The Holme Valley youngsters’ fundraising

target – which was set at £450 – was achieved through a Just Giving page and locals digging deep on the two-day event.

“The grand total for our Walk for Water challenge weekend was a whopping £633, which completely smashed our target,” Sophie added.

“All of the money goes to water and sanitation projects in Madagascar, which is being supported by charity WaterAidUK.”

Over 400 exhibitors heading to Holmfirth for Artweek

By Josh Timlin

HOLMFIRTH Artweek will return with more than 400 exhibitors this summer.

Now one of the UK’s largest open exhibitions, it has built up a national reputation having generated more than £900,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Having marked its 50th anniversary last year, the main exhibition will be housed at Holmfirth Civic Hall while around 20 other fringe venues stretching across the Holme and Colne Valley’s villages have so far confirmed for the event, which runs from July 1-7.

A spokesperson said: “Each year the event attracts around 15,000 people to the Holme Valley. It is run entirely by volunteers and receives no funding or grants. Since 1967, it has returned every year, and raised a staggering £925,500.

The majority of exhibitors are from this area but

large numbers of visitors come from all over the country to view and buy. It is astonishing how much artistic talent there is locally and it is this that makes the event such a success every year.”

Given it is primarily a fundraising event, exhibitors’ work must be for sale and a 20 per cent commission is charged in order to generate cash for Macmillan.

Long-time artists associated with the event have already been invited to this year’s event, while public artists have until April 30 to apply for consideration.

“Every year a number of artists are invited to exhibit,” the spokesperson said. “These are people who have long been supporters of Holmfirth Artweek, or are renowned in the area, and we thank them for their support by inviting them to apply before the public applications open.

“Throughout April, anyone

and everyone is invited to apply for a place to exhibit.

Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows, so applicants are encouraged to get in quickly.”

Venues who haven’t yet got involved also have until April 30 to take part.

“The exhibition in the Civic Hall is one of the biggest open exhibitions in the country, where work from more than 400 professional and amateur artists will be on view.

“We encourage businesses and individuals in the Holme Valley and this year, for the first time, the Colne Valley to create exhibition spaces and open their doors to showcase artists’ work. Last year 24 venues made up our fringe exhibition with an exciting and diverse array of work from photographers, painters, textile makers, ceramicists and sculptors.”

Visit holmfirthartweek.org. uk to apply.

Could you fill town council’s vacancy?

DO YOU fancy joining Meltham Town Council?

As a result of the recent resignation of one of the councillors, a vacancy on the Council has arisen.

The vacancy was advertised and Meltham electors were given the opportunity to request an election by March 17, 2018.

This did not materialise so the Town Council can now ‘co-opt’ a person to become a Councillor and fill the vacancy.

Meltham Town Council is the first tier of local government serving the communities of Wilshaw, Helme and Meltham. The Town Council is made up of 12 Councillors and generally meets every six weeks.

At its annual meeting in May each year it elects the Town Mayor of Meltham and appoints Councillors to serve on committees for the year ahead.

Meltham Town Council is a very active Town Council and there is always lots going on. More information about what the Council does is available on its website www.melthamtowncouncil. gov.uk If you’ve the right skills and experience to serve as

a Councillor then Meltham Town Council wants to hear from you.

The Town Council can consider any person to fill the vacancy provided that the candidate meets one or more qualifying criteria.

A full list of the criteria is available on the Council’s website or from the Clerk but if you are a registered elector in the Town Council area, have resided in the Town for the past twelve months or more, work in Meltham or live within three miles of the Town Council area you are likely to be eligible.

There are also certain things which disqualify a person from being a councillor such as working for Meltham Town Council or bankruptcy but full details are on the Council’s website or from the Clerk.

So you are interested – what next?

To find out a bit more about what the role of a local councillor involves, the National Association of Local Council’s (www.nalc. gov.uk) is a great place to start.

If you are still interested you’ll need to: n Prepare a short statement

explaining the reasons you want to become a Town Councillor. n Complete the legal declaration of qualification to hold public office as a local councillor which is available to download from the Council’s website (in the Notices section) or from the Clerk. n Return both your statement and declaration to the Clerk no later than April 30, 2018.

The Council meeting on May 14 will look at all the applications and decide who to co-opt to fill the vacancy (provided there is a suitable candidate). Candidates will be sent an invitation to attend the meeting and at the meeting candidates will have five minutes to introduce themselves and discuss their application.

All candidates will be asked to leave the room whilst the Councillors discuss the merits of each application and vote to decide who will be co-opted. After the votes have been concluded, the Mayor will declare who has been successful and after signing a declaration of acceptance of office, the new councillor can take their seat immediately.

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Blacker Hall Farm adds fresh fish to the menu

Advertiser’s announcement

OUR ambition at family-owned Blacker Hall Farm is always to be a leading advocate for great Yorkshire fresh food, and as part of this ambition we have undergone an extensive and exciting refurbishment of our Butchers.

Our new counter opened last week, just in time for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

As part of our refurbishment, we have also added a dedicated wet fish counter, serving fresh fish and shellfish seven days a week.

We are partnering with Hodgson Fish, also a family business with over a century’s experience.

Based in Hartlepool, not only will we stock the best fresh fish from their own catch, but we will

John Garthwaite centre, Edward, Ann and Cheryl Garthwaite, surrounded by the team of Butchers also work with them to ensure food and health. we feature the best of the world’s We’re excited about the launch of catch, guaranteeing a great quality your Blacker Hall Fishmonger and and variety at all times. the added variety it will offer our Diets are changing and we customers when planning regular appreciate the rise of flexitarian midweek meals, dinner parties, special occasions and more. and reducitarian approaches to

Emergency bid to get homeless off streets during snow UNSEASONABLY cold weather – which has seen heavy snow and freezing conditions batter the Holme Valley – led Kirklees Council to activate a scheme to prevent homeless deaths on its streets.

The severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) came into force in mid-March as snow storms bring chaos to the region.

It saw the local authority offer rough sleepers a warm bed for the night and urged residents to pass on information of any known local homeless people.

A Kirklees Council spokesperson said: “SWEP has the potential to change a life – every person who is given a bed through it is visited by a housing officer the next morning, to talk them through their options and discuss how they can get longer-term help.

“Some people just are not ready, but if people are not ready to accept the help through SWEP our partners at the mission and the welcome centre both offer somewhere they can go and get warm and have a chat. We are committed to helping people to permanently get off the streets.

“Our colleagues in housing solutions work all year to support people at risk of becoming homeless or who are already rough sleeping. We provide support and emergency accommodation for eligible people who finds themselves homeless.”

Rugby: youngsters urged to give it a try!

YOUNGSTERS have been encouraged to get involved with a local rugby team.

Meltham All Blacks, a rugby league outfit, are on the lookout for children aged between ten and 12 who want to get involved with the sport. The team train on Wednesdays from 6pm while 7pm and play Saturday morning matches at Meltham Community Sports Ground.

The season, which started in March, runs to October. For information ring 07715 825661.

Ramblers’ monthly update

MARCH has not been a good month for Huddersfield Healthy Life Ramblers.

On March 10, 23 members walked from Holmbridge via Malkin House and Cartworth Moor, down through Bull Clough Wood and along the riverside back to the start.

On the 17th nine members went by train to Mirfield and walked back to Huddersfield via the canal and the Greenway as again the weather was not fit to do the planned walk.

On the 24th 24 members started at Marsden and walked up one side of the valley towards Shooters Nab, then down again and up the other side of the valley onto the Cat Holes route back to Marsden. The 31st saw nine members start their walk at Chantry Chapel Wakefield, to walk to Featherstone across fields which were flooded.

As with all things Blacker Hall, we look to champion the best of fresh Yorkshire produce, so our customers will be able to cook from scratch using the highest quality ingredients, as well as pick up a selection of quick to cook, nutritious, homemade options for when they simply don’t have time.

Edward Garthwaite commented, “We are extremely fortunate to have an abundance of fantastic Yorkshire produce to work with, and a hard-working and dedicated team who turn that produce into award-winning food.

“This expansion will allow us the opportunity to showcase more of that product, and to increase our offering for customers with the addition of a new and exciting fish counter.”

Kathryn Timoney (left) our Head Butcher, and Chris Crawshaw, Fishmonger.

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Huddersfield cast to perform in adaptation of Rumpelstiltskin

Emily Colwill (10), Alex Merryweather (5) and Anna Colwill (12)

Lambing starts surprisingly early THIS year we planned to start lambing on March 25, over the Easter holiday when help is plentiful, so were surprised when Gracie, our daughter’s pet sheep gave birth on March 14 shortly followed by the rest of the flock.

By March 25 we had 83 lambs, a high percentage of which had given birth to triplets and we even had quads.

Ewes can usually rear twins well so when they give birth to three or more lambs we bottle feed to give mum a helping hand.

On Good Friday we were bottle feeding 14 lambs, and

by Easter Monday this had doubled to 28.

Gracie gave birth to a

single male lamb, which our girls named Gracon. Gracie and Gracon are both doing really well and Gracie will show off her lamb to anyone who pays them attention.

Fortunately we were able to keep our ewes indoors during the snow storms, although shed space was tight and we spent a lot of time moving them around.

Our bed and breakfast guests didn’t fare so well, taxis stopped running and we had to pick up stranded guests and tow their cars back to the farm.

Like many events, our pie

making course and Young Farm Apprentice day had to be postponed. Thank you to all those who were due to attend for their understanding.

Despite the poor weather our Easter open days went ahead and visitors flocked to see our lambs.

Those who visited on Saturday were treated to two births.

The Holme Valley Scout tea and cake stall was a success, raising well over £900 for those attending the World Scout Jamboree.

With a brighter forecast for the week ahead we are hoping to let our strongest lambs into the fields and return to a “normal” lambing season.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A MELTHAM TOWN COUNCILLOR AND HELP TO MAKE MELTHAM A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE? There is currently a vacancy on Meltham Town Council due to the resignation of one of the Councillors.

The Council can now fill the vacancy by co-option, which is a process whereby the Council considers applications from interested persons and can then select someone to fill the seat.

If you are interested in becoming a Town Councillor, please write to the Town Council including a short statement explaining the reasons you want to become a Town Councillor.

There are a number of qualifications and disqualifications for being a Councillor contained in Sections 79 and 80 of the Local Government Act 1972. Therefore, you will also need to complete and return the legal declaration of qualification to hold public office as a local councillor which is available to download from the Council’s website (in the Notices section) or from the Clerk.

The date of the Council meeting when the co-option is to be made will be 14 May 2018.

If you need more information about the role of a local councillor the National Association of Local Councils (www.nalc.gov.uk) is a great place to start.

The deadline for receipt of statements and your legal declaration of qualification to hold public office is 30 April 2018 The Town Clerk, Meltham Town Council, The Carlile Institute, Meltham, HD9 4AE

Phone: (01484) 852367 Office opening hours: Monday 1pm-5pm Tuesday 9am-5pm Wednesday 9am-1pm

Email: melthamcouncil@btconnect.com Website: www.melthamtowncouncil.gov.uk

AN intergenerational community cast from Huddersfield will perform in the award-winning adaptation Rumpelstiltskin at the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield on April 6 and 7.

Set in a rural world of a shepherd and his daughter, balletLORENT’s Rumpelstiltskin is performed by eight core dancers from the company and two apprentice dancers from the London Contemporary Dance School Postgraduate Apprenticeship Scheme.

The professional ensemble will be joined by a young cast of eight children, aged between five and seven, from Meltham CofE Primary School.

The children are Tom Bolland, Alice Burns, William Casper, Ruby Eastwood, Isobelle Gilbert, Grace Pogson, Benjamin Smith, Cole Smith and Charlie Taylor. The young cast will be joined by four local people aged 65 and over who will be knitting and wool winding live on stage.

Speaking of the community cast, balletLORENT’s artistic director, Liv Lorent MBE, said: “We’re looking forward to returning to the Lawrence Batley Theatre and we’re sure that working with local people on our latest production will be as rewarding as

Rumpelstiltskin dancers Toby Fitzgibbons and Amelia Bell.

Photo credit: Bill Cooper during Rapunzel and Snow White. The children and older people who feature in our production of Rumpelstiltskin add an authenticity to the fairytale world we are creating.

“The children bring their own dynamic physicality, and the older cast are all dextrous knitters. We have found that our community casts share their creativity with us with great generosity, and have enhanced our work with their individuality.

“Without them, our range of experience is limited as we are all dance

professionals and our bodies are trained in a certain way.

“But with our guest cast we can tell stories of humanity with a deeper truth, and they offer the impressions of what our bodies once were, and what they may become.”

Full of action and humour this emotionally rich fairytale is set in a rural world of sheep, straw, wool and spinning where the alchemist Rumpelstiltskin is outcast until he is revealed to be ‘the true prince that he was’.

Choreographed and directed by Liv, Rumpelstiltskin reunites a team of world renowned collaborators who created Rapunzel and Snow White: Poet Laureate Dame Carol Ann Duffy (Whitbread, T.S. Eliot and Pinter Prize winner); five-time BAFTA nominated composer Murray Gold (Doctor Who); narrator Ben Crompton (Game of Thrones) and BAFTA and Emmy Award winning costume designer Michele Clapton (Game of Thrones and The Crown).

Rumpelstiltskin is at the LBT on April 6 at 7pm and April 7 at 2.30pm. Tickets are priced at £16 – £10 / Under 26s £8 / Kirklees Passport holders £3 off / Family Saver four people for £40 and can be booked via the Box Office on 01484 430528 or online at www.thelbt.org

Mum’s the word as curtain rises on UK premiere of US comedy drama HONLEY Players will give a UK premiere this month to a poignant comedy drama which relates to all the joys, challenges, ups and downs which mums experience when bringing up their children.

‘MOMologues’ will be performed at Honley’s Southgate Theatre from Thursday, April 19 to Saturday, April 21, at 7.30pm, doors opening for drinks at 7pm.

The audience will be seated in cafe style and a buffet supper, provided

by The Gallery, Honley, will be included in the ticket price.

Directed by Meg Plummer, of Holmfirth, the cast will feature Charlotte Lawrence, of Beaumont Park, Roni Brophy, of Holmfirth, Samantha Wells, of Honley and Torz Kelly, of Honley. All of them are mums, so they have ‘been there and got the T-shirt.’

The play was written by Lisa Rafferty, Stefanie Cloutier and Sheila Eppolito as the first part of a trilogy, after they asked friends to relate their ‘best and worst bits’ about being a mum.

When the writers were asked by Meg for their approval to anglicise the script for British performance they immediately offered to help.

And because the way children start school differs in the UK and the US they even re-wrote the ending.

“They were so excited that their play, conceived in America, was going to be given birth in England,” says Meg. She added: “If you are a mum or dad, grandma or granddad, auntie or uncle or about to become one of

these then ‘MOMologues’ is a must see for you.

“Anyone who has had a child, wants a child, tried for a child or are empty nesters will relate to this production.”

“MOMologues poignantly delivers humorous stories that everyone will relate to and will bring tears of laughter, grimaces of pain, cringes and groans of ‘I remember that’ as we are ‘suckered’ into the stories of four mums; their desires, their embarrassments, their vexations and questions, along with a host of other trials, tribulations and frustrations that will make you both cringe and

Photo credit: Tony Phillips chortle.

“It conjures back the laughter, tears and frustrations of being a parent.

“We dare you not to laugh!

“The Players hope audience members will wish to dress up and put their glad rags on for an entertaining evening at the Southgate Theatre, Honley.”

Tickets costing £13.50 each, or four for £50, are now on sale at The Gallery cafe, Honley; to book on-line visit: www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls Seat numbers are limited and will not be sold at the door; early booking is recommended.

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IDEAL HOMES Think local for ideas and inspiration this Spring ...

OAK AND PINE BY DESIGN

WORKING from his wood workshop/showroom at Crossley Mills, Honley-based Master craftsman Daniel Fitzpatrick is able to use his expertise to transform various areas of your home.

Whether you’re looking for a new hand crafted kitchen, hand made bedroom furniture, free standing pieces of furniture or whether you are looking for reclaimed doors, Daniel is on hand to help.

Known initially for his hand crafted kitchens, Daniel has expanded his business in recent months to offer a wider service.

The stripping back of internal doors to their original look is now very popular and can be done for both oak and pine doors.

Daniel’s hand crafted kitchens are designed and built to customer’s own individual specifications and can create a unique cooking/dining and living space for your family.

Such a kitchen will be a real centrepiece for your home and will add value and style to your house. Once a design has been agreed, it will normally take about eight to 10 weeks to build, ready for installation in your home.

Take a look at the website www.

handmadekitchensyorkshire. co.uk for more information.

THE FIREPLACE AND STOVE CENTRE

THERE’S nothing more welcoming than a warm and cosy home.

To make it even more appealing, add an inviting focal point with a new fire or stove to take you through the remainder of spring’s cooler days.

Having a new fire or stove now will also mean it is all ready to turn on later in the year and give your home a boost on chilly autumn nights.

A great range of fires, stoves and fireplaces is always available at The Fireplace and Stove Centre on the outskirts of Wakefield.

Open seven days a week, the showroom has an excellent choice to suit all tastes, house styles and budgets.

Whether you’re looking for a classic fire and fireplace combination, a cosy stove or a modern hole-in-the-wall design, there really is something for everyone.

All fires, fireplaces and stoves are installed by fully qualified and experienced engineers and the after sales service is second to none.

The family-run centre always puts its customers at the very heart of its business and offers

The prospect of better weather and lighter evenings gives us all some incentive to do those long awaited home and garden improvements. So if you're thinking of upgrading your kitchen or bathroom this year or doing some improvements to the inside or outside of your home, then start planning now. Take a look at some local specialists for ideas and inspiration. Even if you just fancy some new furniture, this can make all the difference to the look of your living space without breaking the bank. You might even be thinking that 2018 is the year to move house. If so, take a look at what's currently on the market right now.

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If so, you need to start taking a look at the latest ideas in kitchen design so you can make the right choice for your home.

Whether you’re looking for a classic-style kitchen or a more contemporary design, you’re sure to find plenty of choice at S W Interior Designs based at Rock Works in Brockholes.

The showroom is open six days a week and is full of great ideas for kitchens and accessories to give you the kitchen you’ve always wanted.

Lee, Stuart and the team will do all they can to make sure choosing and having your new kitchen installed is as easy as possible. With their great product range, attention to detail and high quality, top value kitchens, made in-house, they are hard to beat.

This family business offers traditional solid wood kitchens in oak or a painted wood finish, available in any colour,or sleek and contemporary modern kitchens with either a high quality lacquered gloss finish or heavily grained look. Take a look at www.swinterior designs.co.uk

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IDEAL HOMES Continued from page 13

CREATIVE BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS

OPEN seven days a week, Creative Bathrooms and Kitchens on the edge of Wakefield city centre can transform your home in 2018.

If you’re thinking about a new bathroom or kitchen for your home this year, then take a look at what this local specialist has to offer today’s home owner.

Long established, Creative Bathrooms and Kitchens can be found on the Bizspace Business Park on Denby Dale Road.

The business supplies both luxury bathrooms and both modern and traditional kitchens from leading manufacturers from across the UK and Europe.

The showroom has a range of ideas to help you create a dream bathroom and/or perfect kitchen and has a range of accessories and kitchen appliances to complete the look.

Fully trained designers will come to your home to take all the measurements and help you create the bathroom or kitchen you’ve always dreamed of.

All installations are carried out by an experienced team and customer care is paramount at every stage of the process.

If 2018 is the year when you splash out on a new bathroom or decide it’s finally time for a new kitchen, then take a look at Creative this spring or summer and transform your home.

for your home, ring Graham and his team on 01484 455777 or call in at the Aspley showroom.

HOUSE OF OAK

TWO new painted furniture ranges are now available at the House of Oak in Wakefield Road, Scissett.

Sure to be popular with home owners looking to update their living spaces are the Florence Oak grey painted range and the New Hampshire collection in chalked oak and light grey.

Steve Dignan from the House of Oak says that painted furniture is extremely popular at the moment and sales of all the painted ranges are doing really well. In particular the New Hampshire range is proving very popular.

The Florence Oak range combines both classic and contemporary looks with its robust pine and oak construction.

The range includes a choice of dining tables, sideboards. dressers, bookcases, chairs, coffee tables and other occasional tables and accessories.

If you’re looking for a modern, but classic, feel for your home than take a look at the New Hampshire range which features light grey painted frames and chunky chalked oak tops.

Again there is a range of larger pieces of furniture including dining tables, cabinets and sideboards, which sit alongside smaller occasional pieces such as coffee tables, TV units and lamp tables.

SIMPLY LIGHTING To find out more, take a look at the website A NEW service is now being offered by Simply www.houseofoak.co.uk and remember you can Lighting based at Wakefield Road, Aspley. now order furniture on line for every room of the Graham Reading, who runs this local lighting house. specialist, says the changeover from conventional If you want to browse all the ranges at House of light bulbs to LED lighting has been very confusing Oak, then have a trip out to the showroom which is for many people. open seven days a week and full of great ideas for Many home owners, he says, are still unsure of the right type of LED lighting they need to purchase your home.

There is also a 10 per cent sale on now until for the different areas of their home, both inside April 15. and outside.

A representative of Simply Lighting will now come to your home and advise you on the many JONES HOMES types of LED lighting available and will change COME and see for yourself just what makes bulbs for you, enabling your home’s lighting to a Jones home so special, at The Orchards, operate in the most cost-effective way.

Netherthong Graham said; “As well as providing a home visit With its desirable location in the Holme Valley, service, we also have a new leaflet now available in The Orchards is a select development of four and store with advice about LED lighting. five-bedroom detached homes nestled amongst “There is still a lot of confusion about the rolling green fields and breath-taking views of the different types of bulbs available. Problems can countryside. occur because some LED bulbs provide quite harsh A warm welcome awaits at our new show home, lighting.

The Northwood, an impressive four-bedroom “We can advise on everything from the right Creative Bathrooms & Kitchens detached home which has been immaculately bulbs for recessed down lights to correct lighting styled in design and space, ideal for everyday Unit 12 Bizspace Business Park, for outdoors. family life.

“Most conventional lights now have an LED Denby Dale Road, Wakefield WF2 7AZ This stunning property has been styled and equivalent and remember that LEDs use around 90 dressed immaculately, perfectly showcasing Jones TͲ 01924 366533 FͲ 01924 831126 per cent less energy. ‘’ Homes’ exceptional design, well thought-out floor If you would like some help on the right lighting plans, style and specification.

Forming the heart of the home is the impressive open-plan living environment on the ground floor, featuring a contemporary kitchen with breakfast 0% bar, dining family area with French doors leading 11 floors into the conservatory. finance of quality This superb space is ideal for everyday family available* furniture life. A utility room can be accessed from the kitchen, and double doors from the conservatory open up into the beautifully landscaped garden.

A separate living room and study, both with attractive square bay windows, can also be found on this floor, along with a cloakroom.

You can’t beat us for either quality or competitive prices and probably the largest stock in the North of Upstairs, there are four good sized bedrooms, England. No flat packs to build, we build everything for you in your home at no extra cost. with the master bedroom benefiting from an en suite shower room, and a modern, fully tiled family bathroom.

With a palette of soft shades of greys, white and ivory combined with accents of pastel pink and taupe, the show home is an aspirational property that will undoubtedly appeal to families looking to live in a luxurious home in a charming semi-rural setting.

The Orchards enjoys a wealth of everyday amenities within easy reach in the quaint village of Netherthong or nearby town of Holmfirth. There are several good primary and secondary schools close by and the M62 and M1 motorways are just a short drive away.

With the first releases available to move into this Spring and prices from £355,995, there has never been a better time to buy Furthermore, buying a new home at The Orchards could be more affordable than you think.

Thanks to the Government-backed Help to Buy • New Hampshire available in CHALKED OAK & LIGHT GREY scheme, with just five per cent deposit and lower monthly payments, you really can make the move • Florence Oak available in WHITE or GREY PAINTED to owning your dream home.

Come and visit us at The Orchards, Netherthong, Holmfirth today!

195 Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JL For further information please contact Jones Homes on 07753 891577 (Monday, Thursday and - Just 10 minutes from Junction 39 of the M1 Friday from 10am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm), or email: sales.theorchards@ emerson.co.uk. Alternatively, please visit www.

As Heard on FM *Subject to terms jones-homes.co.uk

CRACKING BATHROOM SALE

NOW ON

Relax in the beauty of nature

Dining • Bedroom • Living Room • Occasional Furniture • Giftware & Lighting

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Open 7 days a week

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Jones Homes in Holmfirth

Reserve your dream home, while we help sell yours

We do more to get you moving into a new Jones home Whether you’re ready to grow into a bigger house or looking forward to downsizing, our Agency Assist^ scheme can help you sell your current home and get you moving into the Jones home of your dreams, sooner than you think.

The Orchards, is a select development of 4 & 5 bedroom detached homes in the picturesque village of Netherthong, nestled amongst rolling green fields and breathtaking countryside.

With our expertise and understanding you can buy and sell with confidence with our Agency Assist^ scheme. We will even pay up to £3,000 towards your estate agent fees.

Furthermore, our Agency Assist scheme is available in conjunction with the government-backed Help to Buy* scheme, meaning that with just a 5% deposit and lower monthly payments, owning a new Jones home could be more affordable than you think.

Come and visit us at The Orchards, Netherthong, Holmfirth today!

The Orchards

St. Mary’s Avenue, Netherthong, Holmfirth HD9 3XN Sales and Information Centre open Monday, Thursday, Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday 11am – 5pm

Help to Buy at a glance

5%

Buying a home worth

£356,000

20%

75%

Buyer’s deposit

Government loan

Mortgage amount

£17,800

£71,200

£267,000

With the first releases available to move into this Spring and prices from £355,995, there has never been a better time to buy.

Coming soon!

Heather View in Hade Edge, a stunning new development of 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes.

07753 891577

jones-homes.co.uk

^Agency Assist on selected plots only, terms and conditions apply. To hold a property under the scheme, a fee will be required, of which a proportion will be retained by Jones Homes to cover administration costs should the hold be cancelled. The scheme is subject to Jones Homes terms and conditions. The scheme may be removed without notice at any time. Your estate agent’s fees, up to a maximum of £3,000, will be paid by us on legal completion of your new Jones home. †Part Exchange Plus is facilitated through our nominated partner. On selected plots only, subject to status, purchase criteria and valuation. All offers are subject to a RICs evaluation. *Help to Buy purchasers are required to fund at least 80% of the purchase price by means of a conventional mortgage, savings and any deposit where required. Eligible applicants will be offered an equity loan of 20% of the market price, interest free for the first five years. At the start of year six a fee of 1.75% is payable on the equity loan, which rises annually by RPI inflation plus 1%. Terms and conditions apply and full details will be provided on request. Only available on selected properties in England. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. Please ask our Sales Advisor for full terms and conditions. Prices and details correct at time of distribution. Images for illustrative purposes only.

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May Bank Holiday Versatile new cabin collection

An increasingly popular way to use space in your garden – and it’s affordable

WHETHER you’re looking for a place to relax, work, or play, log cabins are a versatile, affordable and increasingly popular way to use space in your garden to enhance your lifestyle. At Earnshaws, they’ve developed their new Cabin Collection to ensure that whatever you have in mind for your log cabin, they can create the perfect building for you.

Classic ‘chalet style’ The Middleton is a traditionally styled log cabin with classic ‘chalet style’ front- yet versatile enough to use whether you intend to relax, work, study or play.

All of their cabins are built to the same high specification featuring 45mm log walls, 28mm flooring and 21mm roof boards and insurance grade locks... as standard!

Stylish and contemporary The Arcadia is a stylish and contemporary cabin designed with an unobtrusive sloping roof and a fully-glazed front. Utilising

the same 45mm log as their traditional cabins, but with a different ‘post & panel’ construction method, the Arcadia can be supplied complete with electrics, lights and an insulation package to enable year-round enjoyment.

The shed of sheds Whether you need a secure place to store your mountain bikes, work your lathe, or perfect that homebrew, the Highfield is a practical, versatile cabin designed for doers. Earnshaws like to think of the Highfield as the most robust, reliable garden shed you will ever own.

Whether you’re dreaming of a place to entertain guests, or you are a modern professional requiring a work-from-home studio, the Arcadia can become a true living space in your garden.

Dedicated on-site cabin experts Whether your local Earnshaws branch is at Midgley, Wentworth, or Brigg, they have well trained staff at each of their three sites to inform and advise at every turn.

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May Bank Holiday Bank Holiday jobs made easy at Holmebuild

LOOKING for a reliable, helpful and easy-to-use builders’ merchant on your doorstep with years of experience supplying quality materials across at a fair price?

Then look no further than Holmebuild.

As Huddersfield’s premier builders’ merchant, they know the importance of being able to get your hands on what you need – and fast – so you can get back to the job.

That’s why you’ll find almost every kind of building or DIY product you’re after on-site, ready to take away.

And if they don’t have it there and then, they’ll get it ordered quickly for you.

Whether its blocks and bricks for building, pipes and parts for plumbing or timber for your next project, they have product you’re after.

You can get hold of materials for every phase of a build – from ground prep and drainage to brickwork and roofing, you needn’t go anywhere else.

Holmebuild are open to the public, and save you the time spent trailing into town to find that tile grout, door hinge or set of screws by offering all this and more at their site in Honley.

Who needs to tackle Leeds Road when they’ve got the goods on their doorstep?

The team is at the heart of it all at Holmebuild and

what they don’t know about building (and everything to do with it!) isn’t worth knowing.

Their vast knowledge and years of experience in the trade means they can help you out with advice, tips and pointers to ensure you get the best product for the job first time, every time.

Their director Andrew heads things up, and if you visit the trade counter, you’ll probably speak to Mick, Richard or Michael who can help you with pretty much anything you need to know.

Holmebuild, Queen Square Mills, Huddersfield Road, Honley HD9 6QZ 01484 666688.

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Antiques with Gary Don

Gary Don Auctioneers are a Leeds based Auction House established in 1929. Gary does a regular phone in with BBC Radio Leeds and has appeared on Flog It, Posh Pawnbrokers and The Antiques Road Trip. We offer a free valuation service so please send in your photos and questions to Gary at news@holmevalleyreview.co.uk I have a Turnidge cocktail/display cabinet which I would like to sell. I believe it is from 1950’s - 60’s era and I think it is walnut in colour. I have most of the original glasses of various sizes which are decorated with gold rings, the lemon squeezer and six cocktail sticks with glass tops. The bottom is a bottle keep and the sides have glass shelves for display purposes. It’s in very good condition as it was lovingly polished and looked after. I would appreciate it if you could advise me as to how much it’s worth and also how to go about selling it.

Regards Linda Fox

Hi Gary, I have a framed set of cigarette cards featuring bicycles. Are they worth anything?

Thank you for your email.

Cigarette cards have lost a lot of their popularity and value in recent years. I have seen these framed sets selling for around £25.

Dear Linda, This type of walnut veneered cocktail sideboard was often sold as part of a dining suite with matching table and chairs.

As it is very expensive to replace veneer today, condition is important. The fact that you have most of the original glasses and accessories helps the value. It may sell between £80 – 150 at auction. Please feel free to contact us at our office to arrange an appointment.

Curtis House | Berking Avenue | Leeds | LS9 9LF

Auctioneers for

All coming to our Auction Rooms soon

We’re looking for Specialist Collections:

Toys, Military, Coins, Stamps, Comics, Clocks, Watches, Books, Oriental, Vinyl, Jewellery, Silver and all sorts of unusual collectibles.

Downsizing, clearing cupboards and attics, need a house clearance?

Don’t throw anything away until you’ve spoken to us! Fashions are constantly changing.

Regular auctions with live internet bidding throughout the world.

Probate and insurance valuations.

Call 0113 248 3333 www.garydon.co.uk

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Dear Gary, I have an art nouveau figure that has been in our family for many years. I was wondering if you knew what it is worth.

Mary Dear Mary, I was delighted to receive this image as I have the same figure in my collection. It is made by Goldscheider, a Viennese factory established in 1885. The figure is

by Josef Lorenzl who designed the famous bat wing dress. It should have a signature and impressed marks underneath it.

In perfect condition it should sell for £1,500 to £2,000.

I have an 18k solid gold pocket watch.

It says London on it. I was offered £500 for it and wanted your advice.

Hi I think that this watch is worth far more than £500. It is a lovely watch and probably made by a good London maker. It is 18k gold and an English full hunter. These are very collectable.

Because of its quality we would expect it to sell between £2,000 and £2,500 in our auction.

Dear Gary, I have an 18ct. gold ring with a half sovereign set into it. Could you give me and idea of the current value?

Paul.

Dear Paul We have lots of collectors of sovereigns and gold coins at our auctions, and have a large international coin and jewellery auction coming up that this would sell well in. If you took this ring to scrap, you

would probably only get around £200, but as we have such a good collectors market, we would expect a half sovereign ring like this to sell at auction for £400 – £450 and a full sovereign in a ring would fetch twice that.

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