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Dancer Molly swaps sun for sandwiches

By Olivia Taylor

A HOLMFIRTH dancer has swapped sunshine for sandwiches after coming home from her first term at a prestigious Barcelona performing arts school.

Molly Jowett, 19, from Netherthong returned to Birdie Butties Ltd where she works with her mum on Monday July 27 from Institute of The Arts Barcelona.

Molly’s mum Karen said: “I’m so extremely proud of her, it’s lovely to have her back."

Molly successfully gained a scholarship to the school after dancing her way through “Once Upon A Dream" in her audition.

She said: “Once I auditioned my heart was completely set on it, I was over the moon when I heard my name called, and I’ve really enjoyed my time out there, learning the language and the culture.”

Molly is set to make a return to Barcelona this month to finish her scholarship, but her travelling won’t end there.

The commercial performer has managed to dance her way to LA gaining yet another scholarship in Hollywood.

She added: “At first I found it really hard, being away from my family and friends I was really home sick.”

The ex Huddersfield

Molly Jowett New College pupil started her dancing journey at the age of five, after being inspired by her grandmother, and since she has gained a collection of national titles.

She commented: “My grandma’s a dancer and I’ve always wanted to do what she does and now I am following in her foot-

steps. I just love watching her perform.”

Despite all the struggles that come with being a dancer Molly finds the rewards outweigh the sacrifices.

She said : “I train five times a week it’s hard and sometimes our teachers can even be strict on what we eat, but it’s worth it.”

Molly’s dreams are centred around dancing with future hopes of teaching the art and travelling the world.

She added: “I’d love to work on cruise ships dancing, I’d get to see the world for free and I’d be doing what I love. I’m still gob smacked at where I am, I’m still on cloud nine.”

As part of the Meltham Memories weekend a charity shop held a vintage Fashion Show and Sale in St Bartholomews church hall. Crossroads charity shop sold all clothes worn in the fashion show to their 100 attendees raising £700.

Crossroads minutes secretary, Pam Murgatroyd said: “Lots of goods brought into the shop are from different eras and do not always sell in the shop, so a few months ago I came up with the idea of having a Fashion Show of 1940's to 1970's clothes and accessories to raise more funds.”

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Work to rebuild porch at Village Hall begins

By Olivia Taylor ESSENTIAL repairs to rebuild the porch at Brockholes Village Hall have begun.

The work organised by Brockholes Village Trust is being carried out by local contractor W. Knot Ltd. following the awarding of grants from the Big Lottery Awards For All programme, Huddersfield Common Good Trust and Holme Valley Parish Council.

The rebuilding of the hall’s porch is the result of subsidence that has occurred over a number of years and the repair is crucial in order to maintain a safe and accessible entrance into the build-

ing. The grants come after a period during which the structural problems were assessed by Armitage Bridge based One17 Structural Design, tender documents prepared and listed building consent obtained.

Brockholes Village Trust which owns and manages the hall has been fund raising during this period and the whole scheme is expected to cost in excess of £18,000 of which grants totalling £13,000 have been obtained.

Trust chairman, David Wyles, said: “The porch provides a crucial and secure access into the hall and over the years its deteriorating

condition has had a negative impact on those using the hall.

“The Trust is having to dig deep into its pockets to match fund the generous grants received but, once the work is completed by early September, users will gain a much improved first impression of the hall.

“The hall is a major community asset and is well used

by Brocks before and after school club, leisure activities, celebrations and a wide range of events. The building is over 175 years old and we hope this work will help ensure it remains a focal point for the valley for many years to come.”

Firm invests in machine as part of growth A HONLEY hand tool manufacturer has invested £250,000 in new machinery and is starting work on a significant site expansion.

Richard Carter Ltd has invested in a new wood-turing machine and provided additional training opportunities for staff to learn new skills.

Work has also started on a new 9,000sq ft warehouse built next to the current factory in Honley.

This will help meet increasing customer demand, provide additional storage and expand its manufacturing capabilities.

Managing director Richard Carter said: “The new wood-turning machine is cutting edge technology which will drastically improve both efficiency and productivity and make us significantly more competitive as a business.

“The new equipment

combined with the site expansion shows that we’re putting all the necessary measures in place to accelerate our growth.

“We want to build on the 275 years of quality manufacturing that our forefathers have set the precedent for and we’re looking forward to the opportunities that the new warehouse facility and the new machinery will provide in doing so.”

A Ska rally is coming to the Holme Valley this bank holiday for the region’s music lovers. The vintage rally will feature two live ska bands – Manchester Ska Foundation and Superfly. Tickets are available from New Mill club, New Mill post office and Hot Banana Music in Holmfirth. Doors open at 3pm and award-winning jerk chicken will also be on sale at the club.

Youngsters get on their bikes KIRKROYDS Pre-school has been taking the Tour De France legacy seriously by training their three and fouryear-olds to ride, balance and pedal cycles.

MP Jason McCartney, who is also a keen cyclist, has been following their progress and presented the 16 young cyclists with certificates of achievement.

He said: “It’s great to see the youngsters at Kirkroyds Pre-school getting confident on their bikes.

“I look forward to seeing them cycling up Holme Moss

in years to come – just like the Tour de France riders.”

The training is part of Holme Valley Wheelers’ commitment to promoting cycling in the area and has been supported by British Cycling, who generously provided five Hoy Balance Bikes to help with training.

Coach Mark Wilcox said: “I am delighted with the children’s progress and many are now pedalling unassisted.

“It’s a great start to them becoming healthy, active kids and one day, who knows, we may have another

Laura Trott or Ed Clancy in the mix!”

The scheme is part of a wider initiative called Bikeability Plus where children and parents are encouraged to cycle more often as part of a healthy lifestyle.

One parent said: “The bike lessons have provided a fantastic opportunity and Mark is a great teacher.

“Our daughter has progressed from being very cautious on a bike to cycling with pedals on, steering and braking. They have all come on in leaps and bounds.”

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Green-fingered Sonia seeks plot of land for a community garden

By Olivia Taylor

Phoenix Women's Group members at The Spiced Pear in Hepworth.

Group celebrates with afternoon tea THE Phoenix Women's Group celebrated its 20th anniversary with an afternoon tea at The Spiced Pear in Hepworth.

The group meets every Wednesday at 10am at The Phoenix Centre in Holmfirth.

It offers a wide range of activities including travel talks, health related sessions, workshops, demonstrations and quizzes.

Chair Loretta Skelton said: “You name it and we've probably had a talk on it.

“The group has a very healthy membership with some 52 members attending the afternoon tea.”

The Phoenix Women’s Group was originally started so that local women could get together each week with a focus on health issues and alternative therapies.

Loretta said: “When I took over in September 2001 the average attendance was 10.

It was 43 this year with a dozen sessions having in excess of 50 ladies in attendance.

“The atmosphere in the group is very positive and supportive.

“Ladies from all walks of life attend and make good friends.”

A GREEN-FINGERED Meltham woman is searching for a plot of land that can be used as a community garden to encourage locals to grow their own food.

Sonia King is already running a campaign in the village called ‘Edible Meltham’ which encourages the community to be more sustainable – and she’s just been given a £500 grant to help grow the scheme, from Kirklees Council.

Sonia said it is the projects goal to have a plot of land where people can grow food – that’s then shared out in the community.

Sonia said: “I like the thought of the community being more sustainable, I think it’s nice. If each family in Meltham grows two cabbages that’s actually a huge thing.”

There are packs of seeds on offer to anyone living in Meltham – everything from peppers to beetroot seeds.

The can be picked up, free of charge, from Crossroads charity shop and Meltham

Toby Heaton from Edible Meltham handing seeds over to children and staff from Helme CE School, Isaac Codling, Jacob Codling, Georgia Pugh, Riley Brian, Robyn Brian and Alison Whiteley. library and post office. nice. I want to catch them Each comes with a little young and get them growing instruction guide on how to at an early age. grow the plants and success “It’s brilliant, it’s been nice stories have been posted to for me to see how many peoFacebook by jubilant comple have got involved with munity members who have and how many people have managed to grow celery and been planting seeds. garlic. And, already, every “It would be good if more primary school child in people knew about the Meltham has received a pack seeds, because they’re there of seeds to take home and for everyone to take.” plant.

Visit https://www.faceSonia added: “The kids book.com/ediblemeltham to were actually really chuffed get involved or find out with the seeds, which was more.

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‘Crusher’all set for return to Sid’s Cafe

By Olivia Taylor

A Meltham novelist is celebrating after having his second novel published this summer.

Tim Taylor who is the chairperson of Holmfirth writers group had his book ‘Revolution Day’ published on Tuesday June 30. The book is about ageing dictator who is losing his grip as his vice-President plots against him, and it available for purchase on Amazon.

Free Run-A-Club licenses available

LOCAL voluntary and community groups in Kirklees are being offered the chance to access a wealth of useful information to help make all aspects of running a group safer, easier and in turn more successful.

Kirklees Council has 100 free licenses to give away for a website call Run-A-Club.

These licenses give two years’ access to the easy to use site.

As part of its drive to create a new council, Kirklees

council wants to work together with local people to enable them to provide the activities and services that make life more enjoyable.

Local groups make an important contribution to community life, but people running a group often benefit from advice on the best way to go about it.

The Run-A-Club website is one way the council hopes to provide this support, by paying for these licenses the council hopes to gain valu-

able feedback on how useful the site is and what if any other support is needed to enable these groups to thrive. The offer is open to anyone running a club or community group in Kirklees whether it’s sport, art and crafts, social groups, young people or even allotments.

Applications for a license can be made by visiting www.kirklees.gov.uk/runaclub, or calling 01484 414824 or emailing funding@ kirklees.gov.uk

ACTOR Jonathan Linsley, who in the 1980s appeared in Last of the Summer Wine, is returning to Sid’s Café in Holmfirth for the first time in almost 30 years to meet fans of the show and chat about his life and work.

On Saturday October 24, in an event entitled ‘Crusher in the Café’, Jonathan will return to one of the longrunning sitcom's most famous locations.

He’ll be discussing an acting career that has also seen him appear in some of British television’s biggest hits including: The Bill, Casualty, EastEnders and Dalziel & Pascoe; as well as jetting to Hollywood to appear alongside Johnny Depp in two blockbusting Pirates of the Caribbean films.

Jonathan made his first appearance in Last of the Summer Wine in 1985 and he was a regular in the series for three years.

Jonathan said: “It’s true, Crusher will be back in the café for one night only, I’m delighted to be returning to Holmfirth to entertain everyone again.”

The event has been organised by two lifelong Last of

Jonathan Linsley will be appearing at Sid’s Cafe for the first time in almost 30 years to meet fans of the show.

Bob added: “Once he menthe Summer Wine fans, tioned that he'd never Andrew T Smith and Bob returned to Holmfirth since Fischer, who – since 2011 – leaving the show, the idea have been running the popubecame irresistible. This is a lar Summer Winos website, complete one-off event, and watching all 295 episodes of the café is very intimate, so the show in order, and blogit’s going to be a really speging their thoughts as they cial evening. I’m just wongo. The idea for the event dering if we can persuade came after Jonathan agreed him to slip into Crusher’s to be interviewed for the white overalls again.” site.

Laura Booth, who runs Andrew said: “Within five Sid’s Café, added: “We're minutes of talking to absolutely delighted to be Jonathan, it became apparwelcoming Crusher back to ent that he had no shortage the café... we've got a few of wonderful stories to jobs in mind for him already. share with the show’s fans.

It'll be an absolute pleasure It’s going to be a real pleasto meet Jonathan and hear ure to see him spinning his his tales about working here yarns from behind the café with Ivy.” counter.”

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Slow down to avoid a tragedy, drivers urged

By Olivia Taylor

The spontaneous Zumba class.

KIRKLEES Council is calling on all drivers to slow down for children this summer to prevent holiday tragedies on the roads.

Now that the summer holiday is here more children are out and about, on foot or on bikes, enjoying their freedom that is an important part of childhood.

Yet many parents are worried for their children's safety from traffic that is going Photo credit: Rustic Lovebirds Photography too fast or at an inappropriate speed on roads where children will be.

The Council’s Highway

Safety team is urging drivers to be more alert on residential roads where children will be around.

Drivers have a responsibility to watch out for children.

They should slow down near play areas or an icecream van and in residential areas where children are likely to be around.

Drivers need to realise that if they drive at 40mph, a child pedestrian is approximately four times more likely to die than if hit at 30mph.

So driving under the 30mph limit protects pedestrians. Yet even at 20mph, an alert driver needs three car

lengths to stop in if a child runs out in front without hitting them.

The message to drivers is ‘Stay alert and anticipate that children may suddenly run out into the road.’

Councillor Steve Hall, portfolio holder for planning, Highways and Open Spaces said: “Parents can teach their children how to cross the road safely and warn them of the dangers when out playing, but their children’s lives are very much in the hands of drivers and their willingness to slow down.

“Speed limits are a maximum and not a 'must do’.”

Couple who met on Facebook have vintage theme wedding 25 jobs created as new

By Olivia Taylor

A COUPLE who met on Facebook have tied the knot in a vintage style wedding.

Stefan Tompsett, 29 married Victoria (nee Meehan) on July 4 with a vintage theme wedding at Brockholes Nature Reserve that included a Punch and Judy show for the children and a spontaneous Zumba class for the adults.

The bride and groom arrived at their ceremony in VW Beetles and a camper

van and had a personalised wedding cake Stefan said: “We originally met as friends on Facebook we met for drinks over a mutual love of a football team and things went from there.”

The groom, an assistant chef, was attended by best man and best friend Nicky Hawkins.

The bride, a receptionist, was given away by her dad John Meehan, and she carried a round vintage bouquet

made up with artificial daisies each one to match the differently coloured bridesmaid dresses decorated with pearl and lace from heather leaf florets.

The couple will honeymoon in Greece.

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Stefan and Marie Tompsett were married at Brockholes Nature Reserve.

Photo credit: Rustic Lovebirds Photography

Residents gear up for first Festival RESIDENTS in the Holme Valley are gearing up for the first Produce Festival at Lane Farm from 2pm until 5pm on September 5.

As well as fruit, vegetables, bakery products, chutney and jams, there will be flower arrangements, artworks and photography.

Moors for the Future will be the theme this year with the venue kindly offered by Jimmy and Vivienne Howard at Lane Farm in Holme Village.

There will competitions

and games to keep children and young people entertained through out the event.

Following the success of the Jubilee Picnic in 2012, which attracted over 350 people, Citizens of Holme decided to take on all the opportunities offered by the Tour de France.

They formed a Residents Association to improve facilities for visitors in Holme.

During the Tour they worked together as a com-

munity team to produce venues, mini festivals and entertainment for the thousands of visitors.

Since then village residents felt they would love to build on this sense of community by reaching out and welcoming new visitors.

A regular Produce Festival in September will be a major focus within the village itself, but also be a great opportunity to invite visitors from outside the area.

store officially opens A NEW Sainsbury’s Local store has officially opened at Market Walk in Holmfirth, creating 25 new jobs.

The convenience store will be open from 7am until 11pm, seven days a week.

There is an in-store bakery, fresh fruit and vegetables, sandwiches, chilled beer and wine, as well as other supermarket essentials.

MP Jason McCartney said: “Having been a regular shopper at Lodges supermarket with my family in the 1990s, I welcome this long overdue investment in the Riverside Shopping Centre.”

Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jim Dodds, and Deputy Mayoress, Carol Dodds, joined store manager, Dave Gee, to cut the official ribbon of the new store and declared it open for business.

Mr Gee said: “As the new store manager of the Holmfirth Market Walk Local, I am extremely proud to be opening our new store.

“Colleagues and I have

Sainsbury’s regional managers Tracey Quayle and Alan Ormrod, both of Holmfirth, with the Mayor and Mayoress. been looking forward to Dale, was also in attendance delivering a great shopping at the store opening. experience for our cusMs Dale said: “We weltomers and showcasing the come Sainsbury’s to the great range of products we Holmfirth business commuhave on offer.” nity and we look forward to The chair of Keep them playing an active part Holmfirth Special, Margaret in the life of the valley.”

Charity agrees first of its grants HOLME Valley Land Charity has announced that the first of its land and environmental grants have been agreed.

The charity makes grants for land or environment projects, especially with a strong educational element.

Almost a dozen applications have been received and considered in the last three months.

Hepworth Playgroup and Pre-School will be awarded with £500 to create a vegetable planting area within the grounds.

The planting area will help teach the children about sustainability and economic wellbeing, as well as envi-

ronmental issues.

A further £2,000 has been awarded to Holmfirth Junior and Infant School to redevelop the adventure playground.

This will include a bug pit with logs and rocks for scientific investigation, a puddle pool with natural cobbles and waterfall for sensory development.

The charity has also allocated £500 to Kirklees Bridleways Group 500 towards wooden fencing, wooden stiles and stone surfacing in Honley Wood, and £1,500 to Hade Edge Football Club towards the repair and replacement of

dry stone walling on the perimeter of the football field.

It has also agreed funding of £588 for Honley Business Association to purchase gloves and litter pickers which will be used to spruce up the village ready for its entry into the Yorkshire in Bloom contest in the summer.

A spokesperson for Holme Valley Land Charity said: “The Trustee favours smallscale, locally based initiatives and funding is primarily for one-off projects such as towards something tangible and not towards running costs, salaries etc.”

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People urged to use food bank without fear of being judged

By Olivia Taylor VOLUNTEERS from a Meltham food bank are urging people in need to use their services, claiming some locals are put off by fear of being judged.

The food bank which was founded by the Crossroads centre has over 70 volunteers, meaning locals worry that they may be seen by someone they know, but the volunteer team stress that information collected will always be kept private.

Volunteer and founder Roger Furmedge, 74, said: “The info that we collect will be kept completely private, we don’t want people in need to continue to struggle because of the stigma attached to using a food bank, there is no reason for anyone to be going hungry.”

The Crossroads centre is located on Holmfirth Road and gives locals free access to help and support from citizens advice and debt to benefit advice.

Roger added: “I believe that we should care for each

Honley Male Voice Choir has announced a free summer park concert. On September 6, Honley male choir will be performing again in the bandstand in Greenhead Park between 1pm and 4pm. The concert will showcase what the choir does and offer an opportunity to join. The choir has just completed recording a new album and are always on the lookout for male singers who want to join.

Maintenance plan approved by council The Crossroads centre in Meltham. be seen and helped, no one other no matter what the will be turned away.” individuals needs are, we Anyone in need can go should always try to help.” into the Crossroads centre or The centre opened in 1997 to try to give something back shop between 10am and 12.30pm Monday to Friday. to the community, and has Roger added: “We can’t since been living by its motto just sit back and let people of showing God’s love in go hungry. People can have action as we serve our composh cars and houses and munity. still be in need for whatever The food bank opened in reason and that’s why we’re March and is there for anyhere, to help them.” body who needs it.

For help or to become a Roger added: “Anyone in volunteer at Crossroads conneed can go the Crossroads tact 01484 854 400. centre or shop and they will

THE council has approved a plan to change the way parks and open spaces are maintained.

The new system ranks the parks and open spaces as either gold, silver, bronze or natural. An initial list of sites has been drawn up and this will be devolved to district committees for management.

The committees will be able to change the rating of parks in their area if they feel it is appropriate.

Gold sites are high profile areas within major centres

that are seen and used by the whole community. They will receive 21 grass cuts (during the cutting season) at one to two-week intervals.

Silver sites are located within busy centres, or are well used by the community.

They will receive 14 grass cuts (during the cutting season) at two-week intervals.

Bronze sites that have no recreation provision and have lower usage will receive six grass cuts (during the cutting season) at four weekly intervals.

Natural sites are areas or parts of sites that are used for informal activities. On these sites grass will not be cut but perimeters can be cut to define natural area.

This will be a reduction from 14 cuts a year.

The decisiokn to reduce the budget was made at full council in February. Then in April the council began a trial of the new grass cutting system. This trial was used to gather information and feedback to help councillors make the decision.

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Survey asks for honest feedback on future of historic Parish Church

By Olivia Taylor

There was lots of activities and entertainment for all of the family to enjoy at this year’s Hade Edge Gala. The gala theme was fairy tales and legends with residents both young and old getting into the spirit of things and wearing fancy dress. Hope Bank Works Youth Band led the Gala King and Queen procession, which was escorted by Holmfirth Police.

Eight members added to Council HOLME Valley Parish Council has welcomed eight new councillors to its ranks through the May elections and subsequent co-options.

The parish council will introduce them to the community in coming months, starting with two of them, Rachel Hogley and Judith Patrick.

Rachel Hogley has been co-opted as a councillor for Holmfirth Central.

As a mother to three young children, she is hoping to bring a voice to young families on the Parish Council.

Rachel has had a diverse career in the railway indus-

try and civil service and plans to put her project management skills into good use on the Council.

She is a keen cyclist and loves enjoying the great outdoors particularly round her home at Austonley and she is a passionate advocate of supporting local facilities and businesses and looks forward to helping Holmfirth continue to develop and thrive.

Judith Patrick has been co-opted as a councillor for Honley Central and East. She has nearly 15 years of experience in community regeneration including working extensively with parish

councils.

She was the independent chair of the South Yorkshire Quality Parish Council Accreditation Panel for the Yorkshire Local Councils Association.

Judith has worked for the National Trust for five years and is currently property operations manager at Quarry Bank in Cheshire. In her spare time she breeds and shows pedigree Hereford cattle and is an active member of Penistone Ladies Circle. She lives in Honley and is keen to gain local residents’ views so that she can truly represent them at Parish Council meetings.

A NO-HOLDS barred survey of what people would like to see happen at a historic local church has been launched – to find out if things need to change.

The survey – which is open to all residents – asks for honest feedback about Holmfirth Parish Church and what, if anything, could be done to improve it.

The survey gives options to answer with everything from ‘I’ve never been in because the church never looks open’ to ‘I don’t like organised religion’ as reasons listed for people never entering.

Residents are being asked what extra facilities they’d like to see at the church,

from a crèche to disabled access, a refurbishment or extra toilets that would make it more useful for the community as a whole, and not just the congregation.

Non-churchgoers are also welcome to complete a survey to show how the church could benefit them more.

The survey website states: “The needs of today’s society are very different to those when the current church was built in the late 18th century.”

There are copies of the questionnaire available in the entrance lobby of the church or online at www.DLDSolutions.co.uk Fundraising organiser Maureen Smelt said: “We want to encourage people to go onto the website or pick a

survey up, we would really like to know exactly what people want from the Church.

“We want to know what change people would like to see or if they’d like any at all.”

Meanwhile, the church is holding a charity ‘Big Big Book Sale’ to raise much needed funds for repairs to the building where over 1,500 new and second hand books will be on sale.

Maureen added: “We’re hoping that the weather’s on our side, so we can get a good turn out and good sales to go towards the repairs.”

The event will take place on Sunday August 30, from 12pm to 4pm, and on Bank Holiday Monday August 31, from 11am to 4pm.

Football club opens its new changing facilities HADE Edge football club have officially opened their new changing facilities after eight years of fundraising.

The new facilities mean that the 150 juniors, from 5year-olds to under 16-yearolds, and three senior teams

can be proud of welcoming visiting teams.

A spokesperson for the club said: “After countless hours spent by the building committee and club members, the generosity of organisations, companies, busi-

nesses and individuals has been overwhelming in providing a focal point for the whole community. It can now be used for a wide range of events by the people of Hade Edge and the district.”

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The push up Holme Moss (left), great scenery at High Bradfield (centre) and the finish opposite The Bridge at Holmbridge (right).

Photographs by Sandie Nicholson

Le Cote de Holme Moss Sportive weekend

By Dianne Boardman THE Tour de France might have begun in Utrecht on the first weekend in July, but some really good cyclists were headed this way to celebrate instead as Holmfirth Cycling Club organised and staged their own festival using The Bridge pub at Holmbridge as a base.

The whole weekend was a family event, with live entertainment food and drink and camping for those who’d travelled far or were too wobbly to ride home.

Friday night was party night and Saturday saw the serious riding with two courses at different levels –

‘Massive’ involved 140km with 3,300m of climbing, and ‘Little Un’ was 84km with 1,957m of climbing.

Both followed the routes used by last year’s Tour De France and this year’s Tour de Yorkshire. Sunday was Family Day with coffee and breakfast on offer before the 33km Family Sportive race and also free led rides for more energetic riders who wished to explore the countryside.

There were also races and events especially for younger riders so they weren’t left out.

Organiser Andy Akers, talked me through the serious riding on the Saturday.

He said: “We had 275 riders, which included 32 ladies.

“The day started with low cloud and grey skies, riders set off in groups of 20 at one minute intervals, heading out of Holmfirth towards the Ford Inn. “The route then turned towards Meltham and Marsden before the first big climb of the day – Scapegoat Hill.

This was a real challenge for a lot of the riders, some needing to push their bikes on the steepest sections. At Pole Moor the route split, with the ‘Massive’ turning for a cobbled climb – Steele Lane – and the ‘Little-Un’ turning for Buckstones.

“Following refreshments they joined together again for the long climb from Greenfield past Dovestones and over the tops towards Holmfirth -– emerging into blue skies and sunshine before dropping down past Digley to the Bridge at Holmbridge for more sustenance before the start of the major climb – Holme Moss.

“Over the top to the exhilarating descent down to the Woodhead Pass before another split point where the ‘Little-Un’ turned left to head through Dunford Bridge, up over Cartworth and back to base and ‘Massive’ continued to the Flouch roundabout, over ‘triple hill’

to Hartcliffe, down the tricky descent of Mortimer Road before more Tour de France roads and big climbs leading as high as the windmills above Ingbirchworth.

“By this point there was a headwind to tax them as they headed back to the finish at Holmbridge.”

Tired legs for everyone, but back at the Bridge the riders were treated to pasta, live bands, specially brewed beer to mark the event and clear blue skies with blazing sunshine.

Every single rider completed the ride, and the comments from them were very complimentary: ‘The best sportive I’ve ever done’; ‘Fantastic organisation’;

‘Loved the feed station helpers and marshals – they were superb’; ‘Can’t wait for next year’s’.”

Some of the proceeds from the inaugural Cote de Holme Moss Sportive weekend are to be donated to the Dave Rayner Fund, a charity which supports young racing cyclists as they progress towards professional status, and there are definite plans to stage the event again next year.

For more details see the event website www.holmemoss.com or the Cote De Holme Moss Sportive weekend facebook page or visit www.thebridge holmbridge.co.uk

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Ashley to celebrate 75th birthday with exhibition

By Olivia Taylor

The Honley and Brockholes RNLI branch was successful at this year’s annual awards in York. The team scooped two Certificates of Thanks and two Silver Badges.

Adele Oxley, Graham Hirst, Avril Watson and Roy Meakin are pictured with their awards.

Food and Drink Festival to celebrate 10 years THIS year Holmfirth's annual Food and Drink Festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary on September 26 and 27.

The outdoor food market winds its way through the streets of Summer Wine country, offering foods

from up the road and across the continent.

To go with the variety of food and drink on offer there will also be free workshops and activities for both children and adults to get involved with.

The event promises

something for everyone – from serious foodies to those who enjoy sharing good food and drink with friends and family.

This year’s festival is set to be the biggest yet, with stalls on Towngate staying open until 9pm.

Farm’s ‘butchery room’ to open with hog roast CODDY’S Farm’s latest project is set to open at the end of August with a complimentary hog roast.

The butchery room, which will sell produce from their family farm and selected local producers, is to open five days a week (closed Monday and Thursday) on from 8am until 5.30pm from August 30.

The family will continue to sell their produce at Holmfirth market on Hollowgate for the foreseeable future but, as Andrew Colwill explains: “By selling our produce from home we can offer our customers greater choice as the meat can be prepared there and then.

“There is also plenty of free customer parking.”

Alongside the butchery the breakfast room in the newly developed barn will be offering brunch, lunch and afternoon tea between 9.30am and 3pm.

In addition, Coddy’s Farm

The butchery room at Coddy’s Farm. are offering a programme of experience days.

Carefully planned to be friendly, informative and fun, the courses will run every Wednesday and follow the farming calendar.

Guests will learn animal husbandry, butchery and cookery skills, meet local producers and take home

tasty produce.

Details of the experience days can be found at www.coddysfarm.co.uk To celebrate the butchery room opening, Coddy’s Farm are hosting a complimentary hog roast from 11am until 3pm on August 30.

Please come along and see what we have to offer.

ARTIST Ashley Jackson will celebrate his 75th birthday in October by hosting a new exhibition at his Holmfirth gallery called ‘Passing Storms and Spiritual Skies’.

The exhibition, which will run from September 1 to September 12, will be open to the general public, with Ashley present throughout the exhibition period.

All the paintings have been personally chosen by Ashley, with many being exhibited for the first time.

From Middleham Castle to Langsett Moor, the exhibition promises to highlight the unique landscapes of Yorkshire and the Dales captured on their most dramatic days, allowing you to immerse yourself in the landscape without getting your feet wet.

With nearly 60 years in the profession, Ashley has honed his skills to capture the drama, passion and atmosphere of Yorkshire in watercolour.

With a depth of knowledge and a lightness of touch, this exhibition promises to celebrate all of these.

He wrote in his sketchbook in 1971:

“Yorkshire, if not for you I would not be an artist.

You are the one who made my eyes see and my heart feel.

Friends will, leave, but you will stay long after my days have gone.

It’s your soul and only yours that keeps me sane.

If I lost my eyes I would keep you in my soul.”

Police are appealing for information about a motorbike that was stolen from a shed in Honley on Tuesday, June 7. The motorbike is an Aprilla 125, registration number Y91 XHG and is a distinctive racing green colour. It was stolen along with some power tools and a mountain bike. Officers are asking anyone with information about the bike to contact 101.

Superfast fibre broadband available to thousands of homes and businesses

By Olivia Taylor

KIRKLEES will form part of a new multi-million pound network contract between West Yorkshire Combined Authority and BT. The contract will make superfast fibre broadband available to tens of thousands more households and businesses across West Yorkshire.

This second phase of the project will build on the successful work of Superfast West Yorkshire and BT’s own commercial roll-out of the high-speed technology, to extend coverage of fibre broadband throughout the current programme area as well as into Kirklees.

A further 28,000 homes and businesses are expected to get access within the next three years.

The £13million deal has been agreed following discussions to ensure areas in the West Yorkshire currently without access to superfast broadband can benefit from improved broadband speeds of up to 80Mbps.

Kirklees Council cabinet member for resources

Councillor Graham Turner said: “This is great news for the district.

“We have negotiated carefully to ensure that we have some control over where the investment goes, and we can prioritise postcodes to ensure that we get the best value for money.

“I have been very aware of those people without decent broadband who have been frustrated by this over the last few years however, this deal fully vindicates our decision not to apply for BDUK 1 funding, as this exciting new project provides us with much more opportunity to provide our residents with the service I believe they deserve.

“This in conjunction with our city fibre project will put Kirklees at the forefront of high speed digital connectivity, and will make us the place in West Yorkshire to live and do business from.”

Funding includes £6.89 million from the Government’s Superfast Extension Plan and £6.1 million from BT. Additional investment will also be made by WYCA and

local authority partners to support the delivery and resource for the day- to-day running of the project.

Locations expected to be included in the second phase of the roll out include business parks, inner city and suburban areas and rural settlements currently not served by a fibre broadband network.

A period of detailed surveying and planning of all potential locations will take place over the next few months prior to detailed plans being announced.

More than 60,000 homes and businesses in the city region are now able to connect to high-speed fibre broadband as a direct result of Superfast West Yorkshire and the first phase of the project is on track to complete in September 2015.

The first phase of the project has also helped more than 600 businesses to learn new digital skills and find out how to grow their business online with one-to-one mentoring and master classes, which has included working closely with internet giant Google.

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Parliamentary Corner with Jason McCartney MP

Getting ready to volunteer I’M WRITING this month’s column as I get ready for my annual week of volunteering in our community.

It’s an opportunity for me to join other local volunteers who contribute so much to our wonderful community. I always start the week up on Marsden Moor with the National Trust team who are based in Marsden. Later in the week I’m out with the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team, the Friends of Beaumont Park, the Huddersfield Canal Society and the “Try Something New” club up at Holmfirth High School, amongst others. I’ll tell you all about it in next month’s column.

Talking of volunteering I spent a recent Saturday morning with the River 2015 team helping to clear the access to the river Holme in Holmbridge. River 2015 is an environmental project which aims to improve the River Holme running from Holme Village to Honley and beyond.

Parliament is in recess but apart from a week in Filey, I’m busy working out of my Holmfirth office and volunteering in our community.

I’ve also made a commitment to make donations to local good causes and chari-

ties in lieu of my pay rise. I believe MPs should only have the same 1 per cent rise as other public sector workers. I will be publishing my donations on my website. If you have any ideas for any local good causes I can support please do get in touch. I already raise thousands of pounds for local charities including nearly £10,000 for the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice with my London Marathons.

Just before the recess began I was delighted to welcome pupils from Honley High School and 12 Chinese students to Parliament in a joint programme organised

by Learning CIC. The pupils received a tour of the Palace of Westminster and I hosted a Q&A with some very thoughtful questions. The programme will see the pupils put on a performance of Romeo and Juliet at the RSC outdoor venue in Stratford and were in London to visit the Globe as well as the Houses of Parliament.

I’m also busy planning for my next Jobs Fair. I recently visited Dathan Tool & Gauge in Meltham to meet up with their new employee Mathew.

He has been taken on fulltime by the company after

Jason Hawkins

Jason to accompany Male Voice Choir

initially speaking with them at my Jobs Fair in Marsden last October.

I’ve also enjoyed the Holmfirth Art Week preview evening at the Civic Hall seeing some of the displays by our talented local artists. I was honoured to officially open the Hade Edge Gala and help judge the children’s fancy dress competition with Cllr Kath Bellamy.

As always, if you would like to visit Parliament or ever need my help, please get in touch. My Holmfirth office is at 24 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JS opposite Ashley Jackson’s gallery. Telephone 01484 688364 or 688378, and email jason.mccartney.mp@parliament.uk

HONLEY Male Voice Choir has appointed Jason Hawkins as principle accompanist and organist following the retirement of George Marsden as the organist emeritus.

Jason is a popular young pianist and organist bursting onto the national and international scene.

Between 2012 and 2014 he was the accompanist for the Hallé Youth Choir.

This led to frequent per-

formances at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester alongside tours of Belgium and Scotland.

Jason has also been privileged to work as an accompanist for the BBC Philharmonic, BBC Singers and Exon Singers. Currently, Jason works throughout the UK for a variety of organisations as a freelance accompanist, teacher and choral animateur.

He has held the principal

accompanist position with Honley Male Voice Choir since May. Already Jason is making his mark, bringing much needed energy and expression to his accompaniment both in piano and organ.

Steven Roberts, musical director, said: “Engaging Jason has already proved to be a very wise move and we look forward to many years of working together within the Choir.”

Annual wartime weekend dates revealed FOLLOWING on from the success of last year’s event, Members of Holme Valley Parish Council are pleased to announce that preparations for another Holmfirth wartime weekend event have started.

The dates have now been confirmed for the weekend of September 5 and 6.

The event will again include a fly-past (weather permitting) on the Saturday

(time yet to be announced).

This will hopefully include a Hurricane, Spitfire and, again, a Lancaster Bomber.

Spokesperson for the weekend, Councillor Trevor Bellamy said “the event is going from strength to strength and we look forward to a busy and wonderful event.

“This year you can expect many more stalls, demonstrations and a few surprises

– you may even see some famous faces from the past.”

The Parish Council is looking for volunteers to help with organisation of the event and volunteers for the two days (stewarding etc).

Anyone who thinks they may have the skills or expertise please get in touch 01484 683147.

For more details please see www.facebook.com/ HolmfirthWartimeWeekend

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A trailer was stolen from outside a home in Holmbridge on July 11 – just a day before the owners were going to use it for a camping holiday. West Yorkshire Police Rural Team have asked local residents to keep their eyes peeled for a trailer similar to the one pictured. If you know anything about this call 101 and quote the crime number 13/15/0279645

Writer supports public libraries and Summer Reading Challenge

By Olivia Taylor HOLME VALLEY-based ‘Writer In Residence’ Chris Longden, has been working hard to promote public libraries and their Summer Reading Challenge.

Appointed by Kirklees Libraries – Netherton author Chris, has been blogging at www.funnylass.wordpress.com in order to raise attention to a cause very close to her heart; helping those who struggle with literacy.

Chris said: “I was one of those ‘born reader’ kids – so it was an incredible shock for me, to find that my first child – an incredibly smart and sassy little girl - would do anything in order to avoid the written word.

“But I consider myself to be very lucky; having received a lot of support for my own family through the ‘dyslexia battle.’ I wanted to take the opportunity of being ‘Writer In Residence’ for Kirklees in order to help others who might be facing similar issues.”

Chris’ latest blog shares her own tips and advice for encouraging all of us to get reading a bit more and to think about how and

Council and Police support launch of dementia scheme

By Bronte Matthews

KIRKLEES Council and West Yorkshire Police are supporting the launch of the Herbert Protocol - a national scheme for carers of people with dementia.

It encourages carers to pull together vital details about the person they look after so that they can be used if they go missing. This information might include medication, contact numbers, previous addresses and a recent photograph.

In the event of the person going missing, the form can be given to the police so they do not need to gather this information, saving important investigation time.

The Herbert Protocol initiative is named after George Herbert, a war veteran of the Normandy landings, who lived with dementia.

The council is also working

with Meltham Group Practice to offer a specialist dementia cafe.

Meltham Dementia Cafe takes place on the first Thursday of each month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Meltham Group Practice.

Everyone is welcome to attend and there is no need to book.

Councillor Viv Kendrick said: “Dementia cafes are a great opportunity for people to enjoy a chat with others on a similar journey, over a cuppa, whilst receiving emotional and practical support.

“This year it is predicted that there will be 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK; with numbers set to rise to one million in ten years’ time.

“By giving people the vital information and support they need we can help them to take control of the condition, hopefully going some way towards limiting its effects.”

Leader talks power with minister

Chris Longden why literacy (and our libraries) are so important to British society.

She added: “I want to encourage not just parents – but grandparents, aunties and uncles to read the blog too – as I’m sharing a lot of ideas as to how we can all support the ‘reluctant reader.’

It isn’t solely the job of the schools – or the libraries – to get our kids or our adults enjoying the written word. This is very much a parent and extended family responsibility.”

THE leader of Kirklees Council has met with the local government minister to put forward the case for delivering more powers to Yorkshire.

Councillor David Sheard met Greg Clark the day after the budget statement which promised “significant additional powers” to the north.

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said: “The government is working towards further devolution deals with the Sheffield City Region, Liverpool City Region, and Leeds, West

Yorkshire and partner authorities, to be agreed in parallel to the spending review.”

Mr Sheard said: “We will continue to collaborate, and work with Leeds, and our West Yorkshire and wider partners, in their negotiations with the Chancellor. Our priority is to get the best devolution deal we can for people in Kirklees and across the region. The Chancellor has much to deliver on – he has raised expectations of a Northern Powerhouse and now must deliver.”

Activities Upper Dearne Valley Navigators have done include kayaking and rock climbing.

Group completes full year of activities

By Bronte Matthews UPPER Dearne Valley Navigators has now completed a full year of activities with membership growing from a handful of young people in June 2014 to around 35 members in July 2015.

The group has seen some remarkable growth in the 10-18 age range and shows that there is a real need for a popular youth activity group in the Denby Dale area.

Membership comes from all the villages in the Upper Dearne Valley, from Emley to Upper

Denby, and all points in between.

Over the year the navigators have camped, cooked, done archery, been on hikes and taken part in wide games and kayaking courses.

Four of the members achieved their British Canoe Union One Star Certificate and about 20 others are working towards their Paddlesport Passport Award.

The group has also taken over Laserzone in Huddersfield for the evening and has a couple of scuba diving sessions

planned for October.

Group Leader Ewan Scott said: “This has been a whirlwind year, we have done a lot of activities and we have seen our membership grow at a rate that has surprised us.

“I think that we may well have one of the largest youth activity groups for this age range in the area now. It would be fantastic if we could find volunteers interested in running a younger section for 8-10 year olds.

“We are an independent scouting group. We are very relaxed and we work

with young people taking the lead and I think that is why we have been so successful to date.”

Navigators normally meet on a Thursday night at the Savoy Centre in Skelmanthorpe but during the summer months the group tries to ensure that most of its activities are outdoors.

Anyone wishing to volunteer with or join can get in touch through www.upperdearnevalleynavigators.org.uk or by email at upperdearne valleynavigators@yahoo .co.uk

Sands Skate Park has been extended and new benches and litter bins installed.

Skate park improved in memory of Isaac IMPROVEMENT work to Sands Skate Park in Holmfirth has been completed in memory of a teenage a boy who died in 2012.

The campaign Skate4Isaac was formed with the help of Isaac Atkinson’s friends, parents and fellow students’ parents.

Friends and family of Issac rallied together with the wider community to secure funding for the project.

Through fundraising events, grants and donations the team worked tirelessly with the community to raise money to improve the skating facilities.

A specialist skate park build company called Wheelscape delivered the project.

The skate park has been extended, and new benches and litter bins have been installed.

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Have fun in the sun this summer

By Michael Wallbank

WHETHER you are jetting off for two weeks in the sun, looking forward to a leisurely few days away or simply relaxing at home with family and friends, summer holidays are a time to look good, feel good and above all, have fun!

It’s a perfect opportunity to get into shape, by booking a session or a series of sessions at the gym. The long summer evenings are great for getting on your bike or going for a brisk walk. If you are not used

to regular exercise, start with short distances and build up gradually.

Why not treat yourself to fabulous new look – book an appointment with your hairdresser and visit one of our local beauty salons, which offer a range of face, body and nail treatments, manicures, pedicures and much more.

One of them is Bare in Honley, which has recently moved to the old council offices which have been restored by a local businessman after standing derelict.

Having traded in Honley for three years, Bare moved to the new larger premises after outgrowing their previous home on Church Street.

Bare is essentially a waxing specialists, but they cover all aspects of beauty and tanning including a collagen bed.

Within Bare there is a champagne bar to add a little luxury to clients’ treatments, which now include reflexology and warm bamboo massage.

An open evening is taking place on Saturday, August 29 between 4pm

and 7pm.

As temperatures rise during the summer, your skin may feel drier than usual. Using moisturiser can help maintain a healthy glow.

On a hot day, even if you are venturing no further than the shops, the local park or your own garden, try to stay in the shade as much as possible.

Apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going out in the sun.

Essential wear for men and women: a T shirt or other loose-fitting top, good quality sunglasses

and a wide-brimmed hat – ideal for protecting the face, eyes, ears and head, especially if you are a little thin on top.

The more skin that is covered by your clothing, the better the protection.

Look for materials with a close weave, as they will block out the most UV rays.

When choosing sunglasses look for one of the following: the ‘CE Mark’ and British Standard (BS EN ISO 12312-2013)), a UV 400 label or a statement that the sunglasses offer 100 per cent UV protec-

Bare in Honley,

tion.

Another useful tip: make sure your glasses offer protection at the side of the eye. The wraparound style is especially popular in Australia where sun safety is taken more seriously.Visit your local pharmacy to stock up on suncream, hayfever tablets, treatments for insect bites, plasters and other essentials, especially vital if you are travelling.

Lots of useful advice on summer-related health issues is available on the NHS Choices website at www.nhs.uk

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TOWIE star reveals how Hay fever advice from she got her bikini body New Mill Pharmacy back after giving birth BILLIE Faiers, the mother-ofone and TOWIE star has used a tummy toning serum to get her famous bikini body back after giving birth to daughter, Nelly.

Ahead of ‘Marbs’, Billie has been exercising and using Adonia TummyTone to get camera ready – just 12 months after having her daughter.

She said of getting back in shape after the birth of her first child: “Every mum will tell you that it’s difficult to get that balance right, having a baby for anyone is demanding, so finding time for you is important.

“I have found it’s about using tools which are accessible but also affordable and aspirational – Adonia TummyTone has helped me to get that balance right alongside a good diet and exercise.”

Billie says she cooks a lot from scratch which is a big deal when it comes to cutting out additional calories.

She also uses her sister’s website, Celebrity Training, in order to exercise at home and keep on top of things – although this hasn't stopped her allowing herself a few treats.

“I think it’s important to

treat yourself, having fun and eating well are all part of life, if you aren’t doing that enough you will lose focus on the bigger picture,” she said.

But the first-time mum does admit that the cameras bring added pressure: “When there are cameras around there is always pressure, not just in Marbs.

“I think every woman has their hang ups and there is the pressure to look good and we all want to look our best all the time.”

Of the TOWIE 'no carbs before Marbs’ rule, she added: “A low carb diet can only be sustained for a short period as I believe you need good carbs to stay healthy.”

This year she will also debut her fashion line, as well as adding additional products to her Mothercare range.

THE hay fever season can last from March to October and some unlucky people only get a break from symptoms in winter.

Check the Met Office for the pollen forecast, which will give you an idea of when your hay fever symptoms may occur.

If your allergy symptoms are caused by pollen alone, you won’t have symptoms in November, December and January. In Britain, plants do not release pollen in these months.

So if you have symptoms during the winter, you haven’t got hay fever. You may have an allergy to something other than pollen, such as pet fur or house dust mites.

How weather affects hay fever Rain makes a difference to hay fever symptoms because it washes pollen out of the air. Less pollen is released on cooler, cloudy

days than on hot, sunny days.

The longer-term effects of climate change mean the pollen season has become longer, and many people's hay fever symptoms also last longer.

How can you limit your pollen exposure?

Advice from the Met Office says the best way to manage hay fever is to check the pollen forecast and try to avoid exposure to pollen.

There are lots of ways to minimise exposure and ease your hay fever symptoms.

Pollens are released in the early morning. As the air warms up, they get carried up into the air above our heads. As evening comes and the air cools down, the pollen comes back down.

This means symptoms are usually worse first thing in the morning and in the evening, particularly on

days that have been warm and sunny.

Follow these tips to reduce your exposure to pollen: I Keep windows closed at night so pollen doesn’t enter the house.

I Buy a pair of wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen entering your eyes.

I Smear petroleum jelly (Vaseline) or another nasal blocker around the inside of your nose to trap pollen and stop it being inhaled.

I Wash your hair, hands and face when you come back indoors and change your clothes. If possible, don’t dry clothes outside.

I Use air filters to reduce pollen that is floating around the house.

I Keep car windows shut when driving.

I Don't mow the grass or do other work in the garden.

I Avoid fields and large areas of grassland.

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A little extra effort can go a long way

By Michael Wallbank SUMMER time... and in the words of the song, the living is easy. That said, a little extra effort will not go amiss if you really want to make the most of all that the season has to offer, not least the long hours of daylight and (hopefully) sunshine.

Giving your garden some long overdue attention will be time well spent.

You will reap the rewards of your tender loving care – a place of natural beauty with a splash of summer colour, an oasis of peace and calm where you can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.

If you have a lawn, try to mow it regularly. Newly planted trees and shrubs often need much more water than we might expect, so keep checking on them and don’t let them dry out.

Plants in tubs and hanging baskets can be cut back before feeding, which can encourage new growth and help revive any displays which are starting to look tired.

After giving your garden a much-needed makeover, dining outdoors will be a much

Farnley Market founder Stephen Harrison. more attractive option.

For many of us, especially if we have a young family, that can only mean one thing – time to bring out the barbecue. Remember to follow sensible safety precautions.

Place the grill on a firm base, such as a patio, well away from fences, trees, shrubs, out-buildings or any

areas where it could be knocked over by children or pets, but not under a gazebo or awning.

Make sure doors and windows are closed and keep a bucket of water or sand, or a garden hose nearby in case of accidents.

I Gawthorpe Butchersat Denby Dale recommend their large selection of flavoured sausages, meat kebabs, chilli burgers, minted lamb burgers, flavoured ribs and prime rib eye, sirlion, rump and peppered steaks – ideal for your barbecue.

Telephone 01484 863634 or visit us on 343 Wakefield Road, Denby Dale.

Open Monday tp Friday from 7am to 5.30pm and Saturday from 6.30am to 1pm.

Breads suitable for alfresco dining....

‘Ciabatta’, meaning slipper in Italian, is a lovely open crumbed white bread made from the finest Italian flours and extra virgin olive oil.

Fantastic as a sandwich using pulled pork, pulled beef or pulled chicken but even better simply dipped into olive oil and balsamic.

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Continued from page 16 Farnley Focaccia is a wonderful Italian flat bread and works really well as a simple pre-dinner appetiser.

Served with a variety of toppings such as white onion, cheese and chilli flake or rosemary and sea salt, this luscious bread will prepare your taste buds for any event, whether it be inside or outdoors!

However, be careful not to spoil your appetite because it certainly is extremely morish!

The sourdoughs made at the Bakehouse in Farnley Market take three days to make, giving them a wonderful depth of flavour.

There’s nothing better for crostini or bruschetta.... simply toast a few slices on the barbecue then add seasoned cherry tomatoes mixed with freshly chopped basil and extra virgin olive oil then bask in the glory of the adulation you’ll receive from your dining guests!

The Barn Café at Blacker Hall Farm.

I For your special summer event why not contact Asparagus Green Catering, who offer local produce and have a wealth of experience in the catering and hospitality industry.

They can offer hog roasts, cracket black pepper hot dogs, 100 per cent Beefburgers and much, much more.

Leave your catering in their capable hands and enjoy your summer outdoor living.

Call Anthony on 07817 975854 for further information.

I With a café including outdoor seating, a children’s play area and onsite gift shop and florist – make a morning or afternoon of it at Blacker Hall Farm.

Call in and enjoy a great Yorkshire food experience.

The Barn Café is a great place to relax with friends and enjoy a delicious lunch, made using all the fresh local and seasonal produce available in The Farm Shop.

Blacker Hall Farm is a hive of activity during the Summer months.

The Farm Shop features a range of fresh, delicious produce perfect for summer entertaining, including a craft butchery selling award-winning home and locally reared meat, a delicatessen featuring both homemade and local, Yorkshire produce, and the Wine Loft, selling handpicked wines and local spirits and ales.

In addition to The Farm

Shop, The Gift House in the Courtyard sells bespoke gifts, handmade personalised cards and hampers featuring all the great tasting, local produce you can pick up in The Farm Shop.

Situated just one mile from the M1 at junction 39 and open seven days a week, it’s a great place to visit for a tasty food experience.

Blacker Hall Farm, Branch Road, Calder Grove, Wakefield, WF4 3DN. Telephone 01924 267202 or visit www.blackerhall.com Getting out and about is another of the joys of summer. It could be a day’s outing to one of the region's many visitor attractions, or a gentle stroll exploring some of the breathtaking countryside on our doorstep. The chance to stop off for food and refreshment en route will be particularly welcomed by members of the household who are usually on home cooking duties.

Around the area are many family friendly pubs, restaurants, cafes and takeaways where you can stop off for a light lunch, all-day brunch or the perennial family favourite, good old fish and chips.

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Personal trainer reveals big plans for new Honley gym

By Olivia Taylor

Charlotte Haigh and Diana Scott have opened Eclips.

Duo’s eco-friendly salon celebrates first birthday ECLIPS Hair and Beauty is celebrating its first anniversary.

It has been a very exciting 12 months for the business, which was the brainchild of hairdressing graduates Charlotte Haigh and Diana Scott and has gone from strength to strength.

Based in Armitage Bridge, it is an eco-friendly salon and is dedicated to raising awareness of the health and environment benefits of green living.

Eclips, which offers organic hair colours and shampoos, has been fitted out with eco-friendly lighting and equipment and uses

disposable biodegradable towels.

It is a Schwarzkopf Professional salon, creating all round perfection in cutting and colouring, with an eye for attention to detail.

We also offer gentleman’s grooming including traditional cut throat shaving.

Our beauty room offers a comprehensive list of beauty treatments using all the latest techniques.

Open six days a week with easy parking. Telephone 01484 766162 or visit us on Facebook or Twitter.

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AN ambitious personal trainer has revealed big plans for his newly opened gym in Honley.

25-year-old Ben Bamforth has fully renovated what was previously ‘The Warehouse Gym’ and renamed it ‘The Unit Fitness’.

He spent £100,000 on refitting it with new kit and adding in features such as an indoor cycling studio and protein bar/cafe area.

Ben explained: “I’ve been a personal trainer for the last seven years and for three years I’ve wanted my own gym.

“I’d been looking for the perfect location and approached (previous owner) Andy and asked if this was for sale.”

The newly refurbished ‘The Once the sale had gone through, Ben closed the club for a week so that the facility could be completely transformed.

Unit Fitness’ in Honley.

He added: “Everyone seems to be happy with the improvements. I want it to be a friendly, family orientated and close knit

club.

“I don’t want it to be a place where you come in, work out and then leave and there’s no social interaction.”

Ben, who has been working from 6.30am to 9.30pm every day to get the business on its feet, is also preparing to launch functional fitness classes on the gym floor.

He will also be staging a launch event and sampling sessions to get more people through the doors and spread the word even further.

A selection of branded clothing will also be available in the gym.

He added: “I hope I can bring something different.

The personal touch but with some variation on what’s out there.”

Barley baled as whole crop silage THROUGH July we baled our barley as whole crop silage, which means the stalk and grain were harvested together.

The barley is cut when the grain is soft, baled and wrapped in just the same way as grass when making grass silage.

The barley is preserved in the wrap and fed to livestock later in the winter when the fields are too wet to be grazed.

If we were growing barley cereal, used for such things as brewing, the

crop would be left for the grain to ripen before it is harvested.

Ripe grain is also fed to livestock but it must be milled first to crush the grain otherwise the livestock cannot digest it.

Our barley was cut about a week earlier than we would have preferred, but we had a reasonable

crop and a window of ideal weather.

Last year the weather caught us out a little and we were late harvesting, which compromised the crop quality.

This year we should have a good quality crop, which will add energy to the winter feed, something which is essential for growing cattle.

After the barley was harvested the fields were spread with farmyard manure, ploughed and reseeded with grass,

which will grow ready for next summer's silage crop.

Seven acres have also been planted with turnips.

The turnips will take about 10 weeks to grow and should be ready for our cattle and sheep to graze later in the Autumn.

Turnips, forage rape, whole crop barley silage and grass silage are on the menu for this winter – we shall wait and see which the livestock prefer!

Gardening tips for August ...

Provided by Totties Garden Centre I Feed dahlias and chrysanthemums.

I Watch out for rust on your chrysanthemums as they are prone to it this month.

I Watch out for wasp nests.

I Once summer fruiting raspberries have finished cut them down to ground level.

I Tie in autumn fruiting raspberries.

I Tie in and support tomatoes.

I Watch out for pests and diseases – stressed plants from a lack of water are more vulnerable to pest attacks.

I Keep providing water for the birds.

I Remove butterfly eggs and caterpillars from brassicas. If left they will quickly munch their way through your plants.

I Don’t water the grass unless absolutely necessary. It will green up when the autumn rains arrive.

Plant of the month – as chosen by Lisa Halifax, Totties Garden Centre manager. Physalis (Chinese lantern) small white flowers change to large papery structures which expand around the fruit producing gold to flame coloured lanterns, gives an excellent interest to any garden as this plant is perfect for pots.

I Avoid treating grass in late summer – use treatment in autumn when it’s a little cooler and damper as it will be more effective.

I Raise the blades on your lawn mower when cutting – it will help reduce

drought stress.

I Take cuttings off tender perennials, divide herbaceous perennials – this is the best month for root growth so doing it now will get them settled in before the winter arrives.

Water them in well and keep them watered I Prune wisteria – remove all wispy side shoots and prune summer flowering shrubs once they have finished flowering.

I Don’t cut back grasses as they will provide winter interest into your garden I Powdery mildew is also common this month – if you have mildew avoid feeding the plants as high nitrogen in the soils will encourage it to spread. To treat powdery mildew organically use milk in a water spray bottle and spray all the leaves two to three times a week until it has gone I Look out for clematis wilt – if spotted, prune out any affected branches and leaves.

I Trim lavender plants after they have finished flowering without pruning into old wood.

I Keep feeding all hanging baskets and pots with tomato feed to encourage extended flowering.

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What’s On Guide Sunday August 16 and September 6, Holmfirth Farmers’ Market: quality local produce, fresh fruit and veg, meats, cheeses, cakes, jams and much more, in the Market Hall, 9am2pm. Information line 01484 223730.

Sunday August 16, Wilshaw History Walk: free guided tour around the village, 4.5 miles, led by David Griffiths of Huddersfield and District History Society. Meet 10am at Carlile Street Car Park, Meltham. Organised by Meltham Walkers www.walkingmeltham.com For further details contact Ann 07779 936 026.

Sunday August 16, Landscapes around Castle Hill: join Alison Tymon from the West Yorkshire Geology Trust for a three-mile footpaths walk, 2-4pm. Meet at the lay-by below Castle Hill on Castle Hill Lane (HD4 6TA), free to take part. Contact Julian Brown 07968 426 312, julian.brown@kirklees.gov.u k Sunday August 16, Trinity Church, Honley: guided walk to Netherton and Hinchliffe’s Cafe organised by Honley Civic Society, led by Val, sets off 2.15pm from the church.

Tuesday August 18, The Postcard Inn, Holmfirth: Yorkshire Music Network, free monthly gathering for amateur and professional musicians of all genres, 8pm. For more information, contact Sally 07738 197 084, sally.louise.mitchell@gmail. com Friday August 21 – Sunday 23, Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West: A Day Out With Thomas – another chance for youngsters to meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends Percy, Toby and Mavis, with platform rides, face painting, miniature train and donkey rides and much more. Phone 01484 865727, info@kirkleeslightrailway.co m Friday August 21, Stirley Farm, off Hall Bower Lane, Berry Brow (HD4 6RP): Woodland Adventures – children's workshop, bushcraft and wildlife tracking, 10am-noon. Book online at www.ywt.org.uk/stirley Contact Annie 01484 663185, annie.russel@ywt.org.uk Friday August 21 – Sunday 23, St George’s Square, Huddersfield: Big Screen Weekend – for film listings go to www.big screenweekends.co.uk Local food and drink restaurants and producers will also be selling their wares.

To find out more contact Poppy Stahelin 01484 351010, follow on Twitter: @bigscreeenhudds

Saturday August 22, Honley 10k Trail Run: through fields, woods, mud, hills, and on-road, sets off from Honley Village Hall, Moorbottom, 9am. Event organiser Rob Kelly: http://www.holmfirthradio. co.uk/Honley10k.html.

Saturday August 22, Marsden Moor 60th anniversary Boundary Walk: Celebrate six decades of National Trust ownership of Marsden Moor estate by walking the boundary – all 22 miles of it! – a strenuous and challenging walk best suited to experienced walkers. Free event, starts 9am.

Phone 01484 847016, marsdenmoor@nationaltrust.org. uk Saturday August 22 – Sunday 23, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: My Pet Monster & Me – open air performance in the Courtyard, a funny, bighearted tale of true friendship told with magical songs, enchanting music and exquisite puppetry, 11am and 2pm. Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.co.uk Sunday August 23, Beaumont Park, Crosland Moor: Doggy Dash For Life – sponsored run for dogs and owners in aid of Cancer Research UK and RSPCA, 11.30am-2pm.

Register in advance £10 (max two dogs), £12 on the day. Contact Lauren Moore 07538 114 079, doggydashforlife@gmail.com Sunday August 23, Holmfirth Civic Hall: The West Yorkshire to West End Variety Gala – night of musical entertainment with special guests from TV and London’s West End. 7.30-9.30pm. Tickets £15 Monday August 24, Upperthong Cricket Club: Cricket coaching & fun day for ages 6 to 12, places limited, book early to avoid disappointment, £17.50.

Email peter.keighley @btopenworld.com Tuesday August 25, Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery: Drop-In Family Art Day – free arts and crafts activities – chance for children and parents to try out something new during the school holidays, 1pm-3pm, free admission. More information 01484 221964, info.galleries@kirklees.gov.uk Thursday August 27, Stirley Farm, off Hall Bower Lane, Berry Brow (HD4 6RP): The Ground Under Our Feet – children’s workshop to find out what’s

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Become a geology expert, using specialist equipment to explore what we’re walking on, 10am -noon. Book online at www.ywt.org.uk /stirley Contact Annie 01484 663185, annie.russel @ywt.org.uk Thursday August 27, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Justin Currie, Scottish singer-songwriter, most famous as a founder member and frontman of Del Amitri. Doors open 7.30pm.

Tickets available from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online www.picturedrome.net Saturday August 29, The Piazza, Huddersfield town centre: Free Family Fun Day with bouncy castle, slides, face painting, 10.30am-3.30pm. Contact Vernon O’Reilly 01484 534594, vernon@piazza centre.co.uk Sunday August 30, Hade Edge FC: Charity Car Boot Sale, up to 70 pitches, hot food and drinks, toilet facilities available. Stall holders to arrive between 10.30am and 11am, gates open to buyers from 11am.

Ample parking just outside the ground. Monthly event April-August. Enquiries to Audrey Dalton 01484 684924.

Sunday August 30, Brooklands Nurseries, Scholes: Brooklands Revisited Vintage and Classic Car Show featuring sports cars, racing cars, super cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, custom vehicles, kit cars, cycles, and anything on wheels, in support of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. A fun packed day for all the family with lots to see and do, bars, stalls, auto jumble, raffle and children’s rides.

Admission £5 adults, children under 10 free.. Also: After Dark Party from 7.30pm till late with local band, 80s disco, bar with food available. Website www.brooklandsnurseries. co.uk/car-shows/ Sunday August 30, New Mill Club: Vintage Ska Rally with live bands The Manchester Ska Foundation (UK's No.1 2-Tone tribute band) and Superfly, top Huddersfield ska and reggae band featuring Audley Buckle, plus DJ and MC City Skank and the Earth Man Crew with The Dub Chemist, Daddy Ken and special guests playing ska, 2-Tone, soul, mod, punk, reggae and dub, 3pm-midnight. Tickets £10 available from Vinyl Tap Records, Huddersfield; Hot Banana Music, Holmfirth; New Mill Post Office and New Mill Club or phone 07702 736 638 Holiday Monday August

My Pet Monster, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, August 22-23 Saturday September 5, 31, Huddersfield Bank plus support Supajamma.

Marsden Moor National Holiday Market and Doors 7.30pm. Tickets availBootless Sale: takes place able from the Box Office Trust walk: Shiny Brook under cover, so an ideal bar (evenings) or online enjoy lovely views of the spot for bargain hunting, www.picturedrome.net Wessenden valley before come rain or shine, 9amclimbing the sometimes wet 3pm. Stalls £10, arrive from Saturday September 12 and boggy Shiny Brook 7am. Phone 01484 223730, Sunday 13, David Brown Clough to White Moss. email markets@kirklees.

Tractor Club 50th Return along the old gov.uk anniversary weekend Pennine Way via Black with factory tours, road Moss Reservoir and an hisTuesday September 1 – runs, demonstrations, rare toric turnpike. Meet at Saturday September 12, DB tractors, at the Tractor Marsden Station, 10am Ashley Jackson “Passing Museum, Unit 10, start. Contact Marsden Storms and Spiritual Spinksmire Mill, Moor estate office, 01484 Skies” exhibition, Ashley Huddersfield Road, 847016, marsdenmoor@ Jackson Art Gallery 13-15 Meltham (HD9 4AN). Email nationaltrust.org.uk Huddersfield Road. For furPeterjohnmurray@hotmail. ther details contact 01484 com website Sunday September 6, New 686460. www.dbtc.co.uk Mill Club: monthly session by six-piece jazz band New Tuesday September 1, Saturday September 12, Orleans Wiggle, foot-tapHonley Library: Bookchat – ping music, old style jazz, Penistone Agricultural relaxed and informal group Show: livestock, crafts, horblues and spirituals played session with poems, quotes ticulture, poultry and much in a friendly atmosphere, £4 and excerpts from books, more - a great day out for admission. Contact Richard the family. Trains from usually fiction, sparking a Lord 01484 683476, richardHuddersfield and local stagroup discussion which can blord@gmail.com tions including Honley, be about absolutely anyBrockholes, Stocksmoor thing. Just drop in, 2-3pm, Wednesday September 9, and Denby Dale. Latest admission free. Further sesFlower arranging for begininformation at www.penissions will take place on the ners and experienced at toneshow.com first Tuesday of each Pennine Borders Flower month. To find out more Club. Meets every second Sunday September 13, phone 01484 222340.

Wednesday of the month at Holme Valley Mountain 7.15pm at Bartholomew's Bike Challenge, starts and Wednesday September 2, Church Hall, Meltham.

Greenhead Park, There are also opportunities finishes in Hade Edge, choice of four routes, regisHuddersfield: History to take part in club events, tration from 8am for 9am Hour in the refreshment competitions and flower start, T-shirt and certificate rooms organised by the festivals. New members for all finishers. Enter now Friends of the Park, illuswelcome. Visit pennineborat www.bikechallenge.co.uk trated talk on bandstands, dersflowerclub.co.uk or their decline and revival, contact club chairman Tuesday September 15, free admission, 12.30Dawn Meakin on 07778 Silent Movie Classic at 1.30pm.

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Holmfirth Picturedrome: Tunnel Visitor Centre, including the famous scene Embrace, playing a warm Marsden: Mad About Bats with Harold Lloyd hanging up gig for their award-win– talk and walk to search precariously from a clock ning Secret Festival Big for the village's night time face, hundreds of feet above Weekend at a secret locacreatures, supported by the a busy street. Doors open tion somewhere in West Yorkshire Bat Group, 7pm for 7.30pm start, finishYorkshire. For tickets, fol6.30pm. Adult £5, child £3, es 8.45pm. Tickets £6, free low the link from the webbooking essential. Phone for children Book online at site www.picturedrome.net 01484 844298, standedge@ www.holmfirthsilents.com canalrivertrust.org.uk Friday September 4, Saturday September 19, Holmfirth Rotary Club Friday September 11 – Marsden Mechanics: Charity Am-Am Golf Saturday 12, Holmfirth Limehouse Lizzy – the Tournament at Meltham Picturedrome: John Lees best Thin Lizzy tribute band Golf Club. Tee off 1.30pm around, playing all their followed by prize giving,din- Barclay James Harvest, continuing a rich music her- greatest hits. 7.30pm. Ticket ner and entertainment. information Entry £180 per team. Details itage dating back to 1967; Sat 12, Stereo MCs (early wegottickets.com Follow from Tony Haigh on 07703 90s hits Connection, Step It the link from marsdenme933180.

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Stunning barn conversion enjoys views of Castle Hill and beyond A DELIGHTFUL barn which enjoys the ultimate views over Castle Hill and beyond is on the market with Simon Blyth.

The Olde Dairy at Oldfield Farm in Honley has approximately an acre of paddock which make it ideal for people with an interest in equestrian, superbly presented gardens, a long driveway and a substantial garage block.

It also boasts many excellent finishing touches that provide that extra air of quality.

You enter the home through a high quality timber and glazed door, which gives access through to the entrance hall. This has an oak boarded floor with inset mat well, high beamed ceiling and a window which gives a lovely view out over the property's front gardens. A timber and glazed door with matching glazed side panel gives access through to the dining hallway.

The dining hallway has a wonderful beamed ceiling and a galleried first floor landing overlooking the hallway. This feature provides a full height view of the beams and timbers in the roof construction.

There are twin glazed doors directly out to the flagged patio and gardens beyond, and the room has

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This LPG boiler is of Worcester manufacture and is of a high specification. The room has inset spotlighting to the ceiling and is decorated with a dado rail. A doorway gives access to a downstairs WC. Twin glazed doors give access to the sitting room, which has views to three sides and timbers on display.

The large windows provide delightful views out over the property's gardens, land and long distance views. There is a broad period style brick chimney breast/fireplace reaching up to the full ceiling height which is home for a cast iron open fire. The room has a variety of lighting points and twin glazed doors give access through to the large conservatory.

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Offers around £665,000

BROOMHOUSE CLOSE, DENBY DALE

Offers around £269,950

A RARE COMBINATION OF DELIGHTFUL COTTAGE, RURAL LOCATION AND SUPERB RANGE OF BARN, WORKSHOP AND STABLES. With a small group of neighbours sharing this idyllic rural location and yet been within a 3 minute drive of two good access roads and the village of Netherton nearby this restored welcoming cottage and range of outbuildings must be viewed to be fully understood.With four large bedrooms, beautiful farmhouse kitchen and a huge sitting room including dining area. Ideal for those who want space both inside and out Delves Cottage briefly comprises: Entrance hall, w.c., farmhouse dining kitchen (21'2 x 13'0 approx), sitting room (25'6 x 19'6 max), store, utility room, four double bedrooms, house bathroom, shower room, gardens, home office, superb range of stables, barn and yard.Approximately two acres of land nearby available to rent.

A WELL PRESENTED FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME WHICH ENJOYS A SOUTHERLY ASPECT AND LONG DISTANCE VIEWS TOWARDS THE ICONIC VIADUCT, ENJOYING A PLEASING CUL-DE-SAC SETTING WHICH IS ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE AMENITIES WITHIN THE VILLAGE CENTRE. The property occupies a good sized mature plot with principal rooms overlooking the garden, block paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles or standing for a caravan, a garage with an automatic door, double glazing and a gas fired central heating system.The accommodation briefly comprises; entrance hallway with guest w.c., lounge, large open plan dining kitchen with adjoining rear conservatory, four good sized first floor bedrooms and house bathroom. It has front and rear lawned gardens, rear patio areas, timber shed and large greenhouse.The property is convenient for amenities, particularly the train station, within this well regarded village.Viewing is highly recommended. EPC rating D.

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Offers around £164,950

SSTC A WELL PRESENTED THREE BEDROOMED SEMI DETACHED HOME WITH GARDENS TO THREE SIDES, DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE IN THIS POPULAR VILLAGE WITH GOOD LOCAL AMENITIES PARTICULARLY SCHOOLING. Having the advantage of no upward chain this three bedroomed semi-detached family home has PVCu glazing and gas fired central heating system. It comprises: Entrance hallway, lounge with archway through to a separate dining room, kitchen with built in appliances, three first floor bedrooms and house bathroom. A drop down ladder gives access to useful storage within the loft space. There are gardens to three sides, driveway and garage. The property is close to the village centre with a good array of local amenities and nearby schooling. EPC rating D.

A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A PROPERTY WHICH CAN BE CLASSED AS A BLANK CANVAS ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE CENTRE OF HOLMFIRTH AND LOCAL WELL REGARDED SCHOOL. BUYERS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REDESIGN, UPGRADE, ENHANCE AND POTENTIALLY EXTEND THE EXISTING HOUSE AND LAYOUT. An increasingly rare opportunity to purchase a property ripe for refurbishment.The property enjoys a superb setting only a short distance from popular Holmfirth centre. It has views towards Castle Hill in the distance.

Potential purchasers can look at neighbouring properties to get an idea of what can be achieved.The layout at present is: Entrance lobby, bay windowed lounge, dining kitchen into the rear, three first floor bedrooms and bathroom.The side driveway leads to a garage.There are front and rear gardens.With bags of potential, this is an opportunity not to be missed out on.There is no upward chain. EPC rating E.

SCOTGATE ROAD, HONLEY

WOOLDALE ROAD, HOLMFIRTH

Offers around £139,950

Offers around £128,000

A STYLISH GRADE II LISTED WEAVERS STYLE COTTAGE WITH CHARACTERFUL AND CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS BOTH WITH ENSUITE, LARGE LOUNGE AND LARGE DINING KITCHEN. Located only a short distance from the centre of this popular village with its array of amenities this period cottage retains the character one would hope from a home of this age with contemporary fixtures and fittings.Arranged on four levels the accommodation comprises: Lounge with mullioned windows and feature fireplace, lower ground floor dining kitchen with integrated appliances, first floor double bedroom with ensuite shower room and to the top floor is bedroom one with an ensuite bathroom.The interior is light and bright, it has exposed beams, stonework, mullioned windows and a paved garden area at the front. Early inspection is advised to appreciate the accommodation. EPC rating C.

A TWO BEDROOMED PERIOD COTTAGE LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF THIS POPULAR WELL REGARDED VILLAGE WITH LOUNGE AND SEPARATE KITCHEN, STYLISH UPDATE BATHROOM WITH UNDERFLOOR HEATING, ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN AND LOCAL AMENITIES ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY. Located close to Holmfirth and with a good array of local amenities within Wooldale this period end cottage is set back from the road being both characterful and contemporary. It comprises: Lounge with exposed fireplace which incorporates a gas stove, rear kitchen with oven and hob, useful cellar, two first floor bedrooms and house bathroom updated in more recent times with white suite, underfloor heating and superb quality tiling.There is gas fired central heating system with condensing boiler, double glazing, enclosed rear garden, while parking is on road our clients have never struggled to find parking nearby and early inspection is advised. EPC rating D.

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28 – Holme Valley Review, August/September 2015

Busy road closed for resurfacing

Camera Club’s season to start THE new season for Holmfirth Camera Club starts at 7.45pm on Monday, September 7 at Wooldale Community Centre on Robert Lane in Holmfirth.

It will be a welcome cheese and wine evening for old and new members where images taken over the summer will be reviewed.

Pat Whalley, on behalf of the camera club, said: “There is a varied and interesting programme planned for the year with a mix of practical evenings, speakers, internal and external competitions planned.

“New members are always welcome.”

For further details visit www.holmfirthcameraclub.co.uk

By Bronte Matthews ONE of Holmfirth’s busiest roads will be temporary closed while road resurfacing works take place.

The work to Miry Lane in Thongsbridge started last Sunday, and is hoped to be completed by Friday, August 26 – weather permitting.

Miry Lane will be closed in the week between 9am and 4pm and on Sundays between 8am and 7pm.

No works are planned on Saturdays.

A diversion will be in place while the work is ongoing.

Gyms urged to enter awards LOCAL gyms have been urged to celebrate their achievements by putting themselves forward for the fitness industry’s biggest free to enter awards.

The National Fitness Awards, organised by Script Events in partnership with industry magazine Workout, recognise excellence in gyms of all types and sizes, with over 20 trophies up for grabs.

Nominations can be made via the website www.nationalfitnessawards.co.uk until August 25.

Shortlisted gyms will then be invited to attend a glittering awards ceremony at The Athena in Leicester in December where the winners will be crowned.

Pedestrian access will be allowed but residents asked to park vehicles away from the road during a working day.

The council has served a Section 58 notice to restrict future work from being carried out on Miry Lane.

The restriction is for five years after the resurfacing work has been completed.

This means that the resurfaced area cannot be dug up again within this period, apart from the new connections for utilities supplies, emergency or urgent works, works for health or safety reasons or where the council gives its consent.

Flood money to address risks SIX rural areas are to receive a share of a half-a-million pound fund making it easier for them to apply for flood protection.

Kirklees Council will receive money to address a range of surface water risks for communities within Honley, Moldgreen, Huddersfield and Kirkburton.

The Pathfinder Projects pilot tised prices incorrectly.

Prices have now been lowered schemes will look at cutting red tape and costs for small commuto £28.80, which is still 20 per cent higher than the original tick- nities at risk of flooding across the country. et price.

Each pilot will support local Overcharged customers can be authorities in developing innovarefunded by sending their ticket tive ways to apply for funding, to First’s Customer Relations combining smaller projects into team, who will reimburse the larger and more effective flood cost in full.

Teenagers from the Skate4Issac campaign released the ducks at Holmfirth Duck Race. The annual event was a huge success despite the torrential downpour towards the end.

Pictured are Jess Wade, Jake Oversby, Harry Hale and Hebi-Leigh Esposito.

First customers outraged by rise A COLLECTION of First customers were left outraged when their ticket prices doubled.

Prices rose on Monday, July 27 from £24 to £47.60, meaning customers travelling from the Holme Valley to Leeds were charged 99 per cent more than usual.

The problem was caused by an administrative error that adver-

risk management packages for each area.

Floods Minister Rory Stewart said: “We are investing in flood protection across the country at record levels, with an unprecedented six-year commitment of £2.3billion to better protect an additional 300,000 homes by 2021.

“These pilots will make it easier for local authorities to apply for flood protection funding so they can better protect people’s homes and businesses. Our rural and small communities will also have the opportunity to play a key role in developing these schemes.”