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January 2018

Yorkshire Building Society to close Meltham branch

By Danny Richardson

CAMPAIGNERS have lost their battle to keep the Meltham branch of the Yorkshire Building Society open.

The Bradford-based company will close its Huddersfield Road site on March 16 despite the effort of locals and town councillors to save it.

A petition against the closure with 676 names had been handed to YBS chiefs – and Meltham town councillor Pam Murgatroyd along with Kirklees councillors Charles Greaves and Terry Lyons met YBS public affairs manager Nick Quin and director for retail distribution Gary Fowler in an attempt to convince them to keep the branch open.

Charles – Independent Councillor for Holme Valley North – had said the meeting was positive, and bank bosses held a review of the decision to close Meltham. However, the review came to the original conclusion

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that the site should close.

In a letter to Councillors Murgatroyd and Lyons, Building Society director Gary Fowler said the society had considered alternatives to closure, including reduced opening hours and changing the branch into an agency in partnership with a local business, but said neither option was feasible from a practical or commercial perspective.

A spokesperson for the Society said: “We’ve carefully listened to our customers and explored a number of alternative options since we announced the proposed branch closure.

“These included reduced opening hours in Meltham or working with a local business to open an agency.

“However, we were unable to find an alternative to the proposal which was viable from a practical and commercial perspective and the Meltham branch will shut on March 16, 2018.

“We understand that this

decision is disappointing for colleagues and some customers, but it is not one we’ve made lightly.

“Following extensive research and careful consideration we’ve concluded this will deliver greater efficiency and improved value to our 3.2m customers.

“This change is in response to our customers’ evolving needs and ensuring our high street network is more evenly spread across the UK, reducing branches in areas where we have a concentrated high street presence and expanding our agency network into 50 towns and cities where we have customer demand but no presence.”

The spokesperson said: “We’ll continue to have five branches in the Huddersfield area – Holmfirth, Honley, Slaithwaite, Lindley and Huddersfield – which are all within six miles of Meltham, with Huddersfield a short bus journey away.

“Our members will also be able

to use our online and telephone services. Our data shows that 61 per cent of Meltham customers use other branches, while 37 per cent use online or telephone services.”

Colne Valley MP Thelma said: “I am deeply disappointed that Yorkshire Building Society has decided to continue with the planned closure of the branch in Meltham, ignoring the concerns raised by myself, local councillors and residents.

“Often building society and bank branches are a lifeline to local communities and act as an important part of a community, often providing additional support for residents and helping to tackle isolation.

“I now hope the Yorkshire Building Society will work with local councillors and the community to make sure that their decision does not have a wide reaching impact on the residents and businesses in Meltham.”

A Meltham man who has made a name for himself in theatre has been awarded an OBE for services to drama. John Tiffany is now directing the highly acclaimed West End production of the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which he will be taking to Broadway and then Australia.

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BANK OLD ROAD

School’s head teacher leaves after two years

By Danny Richardson

A HOLMFIRTH headteacher has suddenly left his role despite only being in charge for two years.

Holmfirth High executive headteacher Craig Jansen left with immediate effect earlier this month.

The school blamed “significant financial challenges” for his swift exit, after an independent review into the school’s finances found it couldn’t afford to continue to run with both an executive and associate head.

But Mr Jansen had faced a barrage of abuse from parents who criticised his leadership, with some claiming they had chosen to have their children home schooled while he was in charge.

Some parents also claimed Mr Jansen was driving plans for the school to become an academy, and hit out at the introduction of uniform bearing the school’s logo, as the Review reported last year.

The news of Mr Jansen’s departure was announced in a letter to parents.

In it, the school said that after discussions with the governors

“Following discussions with Craig Jansen, he has decided that it would be in the best interests of the school for him to step down as executive head teacher.”

Mr Jansen – who had been in the role for just two years – decided it would be “in the best interests of the school” for him to leave.

The letter added Mr Jansen would be replaced in the short term by a consultant head, Wendy Bradford - an Ofsted inspector and head teacher who will work at the school for two or three days a week.

Chairman of governors Tim Pickup said schools nationally were facing “significant financial pressures” and Holmfirth’s “leadership, management and governance” had been reviewed by education experts from North Yorkshire County Council.

He said: “Following the review it has been decided that the governing body will restructure the school’s senior leadership

team over the coming weeks.

“This will enable Holmfirth High to continue achieving the highest possible standards of care and education within the financial resources available.

“We strongly believe this course of action is a real opportunity and will help continue moving the school forward whilst building on its many current strengths.

“This review has identified that it is no longer financially viable to have both executive head and associate head positions.

“Following discussions with Craig Jansen, he has decided that it would be in the best interests of the school for him to step down as executive head teacher.”

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for working “extremely hard” and said he “leaves the school with much improved educational standards and in a better position to face the “financial challenges ahead”, despite the fact that under Mr Jansen’s guidance, the school had slipped from an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating to a ‘Good’ score.

Management and leadership also dropped from ‘Outstanding’ to ‘Good.’

The Review contacted Holmfirth High School for comment on Mr Jansen’s departure, but the school deferred the matter to Kirklees Council.

They didn’t respond to our request for comment.

Mr Jansen took over at Holmfirth in September 2015 and became only the fourth head since the school opened in 1959.

The married father-of-one studied banking, insurance and corporate finance at university before turning to teaching 20 years ago.

He started at a private school in Gloucester as a business studies and economics teacher in 1996 and worked in Birmingham before moving to West Yorkshire.

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Locals were alarmed when the River Holme turned ‘Irn Bru’ orange earlier this month. The change in colour was down to an iron discharge from a former mine at Jackson Bridge.

Experts from the Environment Agency have since been assessing the impact on wildlife. An Environment Agency spokesman said: “Although the discolouration is unlikely to be harmful to the environment our team went out to assess the impact and take water samples. If anyone sees any pollution of this kind they are urged to report the matter to our incident hotline on 0800 807060 so we can investigate.”

College open days

KIRKLEES College will host open days to give potential students and their families the chance to tour its facilities and talk to tutors, employers and students.

Its Huddersfield Centres – Brunel Construction Centre, Engineering Centre, Hargate Hill Equestrian Centre (Glossop), Huddersfield Centre, Process Manufacturing Centre and Taylor Hill Centre – are open on Saturday January 27, from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

As well as getting information about courses and touring the facilities, visitors can try and work out a whodunnit at the college’s forensic science crime scene, check out a mock aircraft cabin, take on a sports Wattbike challenge or capture a photo with friends in a selfie booth.

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Meltham theatre director awarded an OBE in New Year’s honours

Continued from front page He has just been directing the National Theatre’s Christmas show of the Disney classic Pinocchio.

The 46-year-old, who was born in Marsden and brought up in Meltham, is also well respected within the industry for setting up the National Theatre of Scotland in 2005 and then staging a play called Black Watch about Scottish soldiers during the Iraq War. John was educated at Marsden Infant School, Meltham Juniors and then Honley High before going to Huddersfield New College where he studied maths, biology and chemistry.

But he was always interested in drama, playing the role of Oliver in the musical staged by Huddersfield Operatic Society and he was also involved with Kirklees Youth Performing Arts and Huddersfield Light Opera Company.

But the main crossroads in his life came when he went to Glasgow University in 1990 with the aim of going into medicine but at that time Glasgow was the European City of Culture and John saw the possibility of a career in the theatre – so much so he changed course to do theatre and classics.

Last year the university awarded him an honorary doctorate.

From that moment his career has gone from strength to strength and, with the OBE, has now hit new heights.

John’s parents Margaret and Neil live in Meltham and he has one sister, Rachael, and three nephews Joe, 28, Louis, 19 and Max, 15.

The Carding Shed set to move to Washpit Mills

By Susan Hampshire THE Carding Shed is having to move from its current home in Hepworth,due to proposed re-development of the Dobroyd Mills site, to new premises in Washpit Mills at Holmfirth.

Phase one of the move is almost complete and has seen all the classic cars moved into the new premises along with the creation of a new body shop and garage facility.

This has been made possible after permission was given to keep part of the building’s use as storage and industrial.

The Kellett family, who run The Carding Shed, are hopeful that phase two will be completed by the end of March/beginning of April and will involve moving the Oil Can Cafe and the vintage shops to the Washpit Mills site.

It is hoped that by then all the necessary planning details will be resolved which are being dealt with by the landlord Prospect Estates.

The next stage has begun, creating the space for the cafe and shops which have been popular with both locals and visitors to the area for the five years since they opened.

The new I.K. Classics workshop at Washpit Mills Ben Kellett said: “Originally we just started doing coffee, cakes and bacon butties for people to enjoy when they came to look at the classic cars.

“This grew very quickly so we developed The Oil Can Cafe and shops, all with a vintage feel to tie with the old cars and provide a trip down Memory Lane.

Since the former Westwood Yarns site at Washpit Mills closed, there have been various

stumbling blocks about plans to convert the site to preserve the special historic interest of the Grade 11 listed building.

Plans for a hotel, houses, and apartments, a spa, restaurant and offices have also been submitted as part of the site’s development

by Prospect Estates.

Ben said: “We do get a lot of visitors travelling from great distances to visit us so I’m sure they will be delighted

that we will shortly be moving to our new home, in our section of Washpit Mills.’’

The Carding Shed provides employment for over 30 local people and is a very popular Holme Valley visitor attraction.

The vision for the future is to create a lovely raised outdoor seating area for the cafe, to take advantage of the beautiful Holme Valley surroundings.

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Death of Councillor Peter D Searby IT IS with great sadness that Holme Valley Parish Council records the death of Councillor Peter Searby.

He was Councillor for Honley Central & East, and sadly passed away just before Christmas. He had been a Councillor for 22 years.

Representatives from the Council attended a service of Celebration for Peter’s life, on 12 January 2018 at St Mary’s Church, Honley.

The Council sends its

condolences to Peter’s family and our thoughts are with them at this sad time.

Peter had a great passion for caring for his community and was readily willing to help everyone; his sense of humour will be sorely missed by the Council.

He is held in great respect and the Council will be discussing, in due course, how we might arrange an appropriate tribute to all his achievements.

New Councillor for Wooldale Ward FOLLOWING the election of a Parish Councillor for the Wooldale Ward of Holme Valley Parish Council on Thursday, 18 January 2018, the results were as follows: Paul Davies – Labour Party – 215 Elected Charlie Jonathan Reid – The Conservative Party Candidate – 194

Simon John Turner – Independent – 63 The Parish Council welcomes Paul Davies as the duly elected new councillor and further details of his aims and objectives as a councillor will be publicised in a future edition of this column.

Attendees in the photos alongside the winning recipients include the Chairman of HVPC, the local ward parish councillors and the nominating parish councillor.

Two ‘Tidy Traders’ awarded Gold

HOLME Valley Parish Council was delighted to give two local businesses a Gold Award in their annual Tidy Trader competition.

J Brindon Addy Butchers & Graziers in Hade Edge and The Bridge pub in Holmbridge were presented with their certificates and trophies

by Chairman, Councillor Greg Cropper.

Councillor Cropper

explained: “The Tidy Trader Award seeks to recognise businesses that take pride in their external appearance and thereby contribute to a more attractive and thriving Valley. We expanded the award this year to cover all businesses across the valley and I was delighted to present Gold Awards to two such excellent local businesses.

“Brindon Addy’s and

The Bridge have both transformed over recent years and, on behalf of the Parish Council, I am delighted to be able to recognise their hard work and contribution to the Valley.”

In addition to the two Gold Awards, Silver Awards were awarded to Bloc cafe in Holmfirth, The Jacob’s Well and The Allied pubs both in Honley.

The Tidy Trader award is an annual award from the Holme Valley Parish Council.

It previously covered the centres of Holmfirth and Honley but was expanded in 2017 to cover all businesses across the Valley. Businesses are nominated by Parish Councillors and winners voted by the Publications & Communications Committee.

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Group takes part in pilot project ‘Celebrating Age’ A GROUP which encourages locals to share their memories through different projects has been taking part in a new initiative which offers older people opportunities to learn new skills, make friends and build confidence.

Members of Holme Valley Sharing Memories have been taking part in the ‘Celebrating Age’ pilot project which aims to support arts and cultural spaces which are open, positive and welcoming for older people.

Around 20 participants have taken part in the project so far, which includes tasks such as creative writing and various artistic pursuits.

The activities have been held at Wessen Court in Marsden - a local retirement home. Residents from

Wessen Court and the wider Marsden community have worked alongside pupils from Marsden Junior School and members of Holme Valley Sharing Memories during the project.

Sally Brown, Project Manager for Sharing Memories said: “Some of our group members

have been with us for a number of years and they have developed a natural confidence which enables them to support others.

“It has been inspirational to see the work they have all produced together and witness the new friendships formed as part of this intergenerational project.”

Car flips onto its roof A CAR flipped onto its roof after crashing in Holmfirth.

The Peugeot 207 crashed into a parked car on Huddersfield Road near the Murco Petrol Station at around 9pm on January 4.

The male driver suffered minor injuries.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Police were called to Huddersfield Road in Holmfirth at 9.03pm to a report of a single vehicle road traffic incident in which a Peugeot 207 had collided with a parked car.

“The male driver suffered minor injuries and recovery was arranged for the vehicle.

Enquiries are ongoing.”

Masked thieves hauled a cash machine from a traditional red phone box in Meltham, making off with potentially thousands of pounds. Police were alerted at around 11pm on Tuesday, January 16 night after three men wearing balaclavas used crow bars to prise the cash machine from the phone box in Huddersfield Road.

They then attached ropes to a green 4x4 vehicle to release the cash machine before hauling it into the vehicle. Anyone who saw the incident or who has information is asked to contact Huddersfield CID on 101 referencing crime number 13180026607.

BBC One sitcom stars buried next to each other

LAST of The Summer Wine stars Peter Sallis and Bill Owen have been buried next to each other in Holmfirth, it has been revealed.

The pair became close friends over the 26 years they worked together on the show before Bill,

who played Compo, passed away in 1999 aged 85.

Bill had chosen St John’s Church graveyard as the place he wanted to be buried while filming the sitcom 20 years earlier.

After Bill died,

Peter – who played mild-mannered Clegg – shared: “He pointed down the hill and said, ‘That’s where I want to be buried’.”

And following his funeral, Peter – who also became a Hollywood star as the voice of Wallace

in the Oscar-winning Wallace and Gromit films – said he wanted to be buried next to his good friend.

When he passed away last year aged 96, his wish was carried out.

Local greengrocer Alan Bray and a friend of Bill’s

who arranged his funeral, said: “Peter wanted to be by the side of his friend even though they were both Londoners.

“It is a very nice end and touching tribute that they are together again at last in the beautiful countryside they loved.”

GCSEs – what you need to know about grading THE previous system of A*-G is now being replaced with numbers 9-1. 9 being the top grade and 1 the lowest.

This started in 2017 with English and maths.

Another 20 subjects will have 9 to 1 grading in 2018, with most others following in 2019.

During this transition, students will receive a mixture of letter and number grades.

This has caused some confusion for parents, students and businesses, so hopefully the explanation below might be of assistance.

The reason behind this is to ensure that the GCSE system is able to meet the needs of all students from the gifted to the less able.

This means though, that level 9 will only be awarded to the very highest scoring candidates and thus there will be less 9s than A*s.

It also means that a lot of GCSE content has been changed to be more challenging to differentiate between students of different abilities.

There is still quite a lot of confusion over what number is a pass. The idea is that a 4 is a pass whereas a 5 is a good pass.

However, many colleges are asking

for a grade 5 to access courses.

You can see how the 9 to 1 grades compare with the A* to G scale in the table above.

Of those achieving a grade 7 and above, 20% will be awarded a grade 9.

Grade 5 is what was a top C / lower B. With the start of GCSEs being less than four months away, it is time for students to be working hard to ensure they achieve the grades they deserve.

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264 people arrested for drink and drug driving offences

Holmfirth Women’s Institute Pratty Flowers has celebrated its fifth birthday. The group marked the occasion with a party at the Civic Hall, where it played party games and had a big birthday tea. As part of the event, £224.55 was raised for Lucy Sykes’ World China Challenge.

POLICE arrested 264 people for drink or drug driving offences across the region during the festive period.

Fifty nine per cent of those arrested were subsequently charged with an offence, with others awaiting the result of further tests.

The ‘Not The Usual Suspects’ campaign – aimed at targeting drink and drug drivers – was run by West Yorkshire Police throughout December.

51 people were arrested on suspicion of drug driving, the highest number of arrests for the offences in December since 2015. Of those arrested on suspicion of drug driving, three were subsequently charged, with more than 20 others awaiting the results of additional tests.

Of the 156 people charged with drink and drug driving, 87 per cent of those were aged over 35. Of those, 119 were men, and 37 were women.

Of the 264 arrested across West Yorkshire, 38 (14 per cent) were from Kirklees, with 26 people being charged (20 men, six women). The highest number of arrests during the campaign were on New Year’s Day, with 18 people being arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving on that day.

Police Sergeant Gary Roper,

of the Force’s Roads Policing Support Unit, said: “We have once again seen a high number of motorists arrested for drink and drug driving in December, with the highest number of arrests being during the weekends.

“Thirty two per cent of people were arrested between midnight and 3am, highlighting that many people are still choosing to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or taking drugs – behaviours that we really want to encourage people to change.

“We have also continued to see a high number of people aged over 35 being arrested, and charged for the offences; something that continues to be a concern. These are individuals who have seen generations of drink driving campaigns and still have the opinion ‘It’ll never happen to me.’

“We would all want people not to drink or drug drive, but, as people continue to take the risk of doing so, officers will continue to make arrests.

“Drink and drug driving can have devastating consequences; for the driver, their families, friends and other road users.

We want everyone to be able to use the roads in West Yorkshire safely and will take robust action against those who put our communities at risk.”

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The funeral business is fully owned and run by the Pearson family.

Although many people believe all Funeral Directors have to be licensed and qualified, this is rarely the case.

Pearson’s are proud to be one of only 125 funeral directors in the United Kingdom to hold the British Institute of Funeral Director’s License to Practice.

Pearson’s provides a 24-hour service, every day of the year.

The family, together with the team, are available at all times to assist you in providing a unique and personalised service for your loved one.

People are not often aware of some of the personalised keepsakes available.

Fingerprint jewellery, ashes into glass and ashes into fireworks are just a few that they have provided this last month.

With almost 100 years of experience, Pearson Funeral Service has an excellent and trusted reputation in the communities it serves.

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The trailer for a new movie that was filmed in Meltham has been released. Crews from new British comedy Walk like a Panther arrived in the village last summer, using Meltham Rec amongst other local sites as backdrops for the film, which stars Stephen Graham (This is England), Stephen Tomkinson (DCI Banks, Brassed Off) and Jason Flemyng (Snatch, SS-GB). The movie, to be released in March, was also filmed in and around Marsden. Walk Like a Panther is about the golden era of British wrestling and is filmed by 20th Century Fox. It’s written and directed by Huddersfield-born writer Dan Cadan.

Stephen Graham is pictured above.

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Work to repair major with Thelma Walker MP road gets under way

Parliamentary Corner

Back into the swing of things after Christmas with family FIRSTLY Let me wish you all a Happy New Year, and I hope 2018 will be a healthy and prosperous year for you all.

It was lovely to be able to spend some time in the constituency and with family over Christmas, and I am now back into the swing of things once again down in Westminster.

For the second time since being elected, I was selected to ask a question of the Prime Minister at the beginning of January.

As a former teacher I have pledged to support local schools and staff, so I was keen to ask her views on the current state of affairs in our schools.

I asked her whether her Government would listen to education professionals, and fully and fairly fund our schools and colleges; end the toxic culture of targets and tests; deliver a broad and balanced curriculum; and most of all return the joy of teaching and learning back to our classrooms.

These are all issues

Thelma Walker which cut across party lines – almost all teachers and parents that I speak to are worried about the harmful culture which now pervades much of our education system.

Unfortunately her response was not reassuring.

Despite her commitment to “record sums of money into our education service” this is not being felt locally, with every school in the Holme Valley facing another funding cut this year.

If record sums are indeed being invested, the effect is not being felt here, and I know how hard local head teachers, teachers, and support staff

are working to nurture our children in difficult circumstances.

I will continue to fight for fair funding and a decent education system, locally and in Westminster.

Another issue which is fresh in my mind is the crisis our NHS is facing.

Over Christmas I heard many first-hand accounts of the effects of this, both at our local HRI and neighbouring hospitals.

This is alarming in and of itself, but to me is a clear reason why we need to keep up the pressure to save our A&E. With people forced to sleep on floors in the very hospitals which it is claimed will pick up those no longer able to be treated at Huddersfield, it is clear that the removal of crucial services could be catastrophic.

Both the pressure on schools and the crisis in our NHS demonstrate the effects of austerity close to home.

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We recently broke the British record for a Rolex Submariner watch sold at auction. On October 11we sold an example made c.1964 with orange numerals for nearly £280,000 including premium. This achievement was reported in the national media. The owner consigned the watch to auction at one of our valuation events in the east of England. Many other star items have turned up at our events.

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collapsing.

A Kirklees Council spokesperson said: “The need for works came about as the retaining wall and carriageway kept collapsing periodically following adverse weather.

“This led to partial road closures and disruption for drivers for many months at a time.

“This is not a new problem, with attempts to resolve the issue going back as far as 1950’s.

“The proposed remedial works will provide a more permanent solution and will put an end to the problems experienced in the area, securing this key route, which also connects Kirklees with Penistone, Barnsley and Wakefield for years to come.

“The repairs will make the road safer for drivers who use it regularly, as well as providing clear economic benefits for the district as the need for road closures are reduced.”

WORK to repair a major road that connects Holmfirth to the motorway is underway.

Kirklees Council secured £500,000 worth of extra funding form Department of Transport for the A653 Holmfirth Road, which runs through Holmfirth this, and it is a cost which and Shepley and connects I find unacceptable. It is an Kirklees to the M1.

It’s hoped the work will resolve absolute basic that every ongoing problems related to the citizen of our country instability of the ground beneath should be able to access the road, an ongoing issue for a universal education and number of years. healthcare - but here in our area we are being The works – which are drastically short changed. expected to take approximately I will keep on pushing the four months to complete – are Government to reverse planned to take place near the their failed policy and junction with Rowgate in Shepley provide the resources we and will involve building a new need. reinforced concrete retaining As always, if you would structure to stabilise the ongoing like to get in touch with ground movement and to me about any local or prevent the road and the existing national issues then please highway retaining wall from do use the contact details below.

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Free valuations event for antiques and collectables A SPECIAL antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place soon in your area.

The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Friday February 9 between 10am to 2pm at The Brambles, Towngate, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1HA (pay & display parking outside).

There will be experts providing valuations on the following types of collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/ books & maps, cigarettecards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, pens, vintage toys, vintage comics, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets, de-activated and antique firearms.

No appointment is necessary at this event, simply turn up with your items and the valuers will be happy to see you.

Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to

By Danny Richardson

(Suffragettes) Hunger Strike medal sold at auction, being that of Mary Aldham (aka Mary Wood) who slashed the portrait of Henry James at the Royal Academy Exhibition in 1914, and caused a riot.

We sold her medal and various personal effects on behalf of the owner for £23,450 including premium.

These examples are some of the most exceptional we have ever dealt with, but we are more than happy to give advice on collectables at any level, they don’t have to be worth a fortune. We look forward to meeting the public in Staffordshire.

We will also be holding an event in Brighouse on February 8. Any questions, contact Lockdales’ offices: 01473 627110, sales@ lockdales.com.

For further information see our website www. lockdales.com

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Library consultation launched by Council

By Danny Richardson

The damage to Nick Lee’s Vauxhall Astra following the crash.

Police hunt hit-and-run driver as family has a lucky escape A DAD and his two children had a lucky escape when a speeding car hit him as it tried to overtake him as he was turning right.

Nick Lee, from Lindley, believes that the car – possibly a black Mini – was travelling at around 70mph when it struck his Vauxhall Astra in Scotgate Road, Honley.

The Mini spun twice and then collided with a wall

before the driver reversed and fled from the scene.

Mr Lee said on Facebook: “I was indicating and started to turn right when a driver came out of nowhere.

“It sent my car spinning and they span twice and hit a wall.

“Had it been a second later, it would have hit my door and I could have been dead.”

Mr Lee and his children,

Alex, 17, and Evie, 11, were not hurt, although they were shaken up.

Two people who were nearby described the car involved as a small black vehicle with a large exhaust and other modifications.

The incident happened at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, December 20.

West Yorkshire Police are investigating.

KIRKLEES Council has launched a new library consultation.

The consultation will ask library users for their views on how their local service should be run in future.

Following the consultation a report on to the future delivery of the library service will be produced for consideration by councillors, a decision on the future of the service is expected to be made by councillors in July 2018.

Coun Graham Turner, Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, said: “Following our last consultation in 2015, we have seen a lot of changes within the library service, with a number of libraries now being supported by community groups and volunteers.

“This is something we could look to expand on in the future, but to do that

“We want to ensure that people can continue to enjoy the wide range of services that libraries provide in the future...” we need to know what the people who use the service and the current hard working volunteers think of the changes and how much support there is for more community involvement.

“We want to ensure that people can continue to enjoy the wide range of services that libraries provide in the future, and whilst there is no way of avoiding our ever decreasing budgets we are confident that we can find a way to keep delivering a comprehensive, high quality, modern service by considering a range of different delivery models – many of which already exist

in other local authority areas.

“If you use your local library and want to share your thoughts on how it should be run in the future, please complete the questionnaire online or alternatively paper copies are available in your local library.”

Those wanting to share their views will be able to complete a 10 minute questionnaire, available online or by picking up a copy at their local library.

It can be accessed by visiting www.kirklees.gov.uk/ libraryconsultation.

The consultation will close on April 2.

‘Operation Christmas Joy’ a success SEVERAL local families enjoyed a better Christmas due to the generosity of people within the Holme Valley.

Holmfirth Full Life Church has been providing ‘Christmas Relief’ once again, as part of its Food Bank Ministry which started over seven years ago.

This looks to meet the needs of those who find themselves in difficult situations and don’t really know where to turn.

Over the years this has provided food parcels, clothing and start up furniture along with Christmas hampers and gifts for children.

Pastor Ian Gooch said: “Many local companies and local residents heard about what we were trying to do for families and volunteered their help, with fund raising and their own generous donations.

“This year we were able to provide presents for more than 60 local children who otherwise would have had nothing at Christmas or very little to look forward to.

“Year on year this ministry as grown and it has been our honour at Full Life Church to deliver out the presents and food hampers and see the joy and smiles on the faces of both children and parents.

“The season of goodwill and the spirit of Christmas lives on and we are so

grateful to the church members and those within our community who have helped us achieve so much more this year.’’

He said the church would like to thank the following: Imagine Toy Shop, Holmfirth Women’s Institute, Andrew’s Greengrocers, Longley Farm, Morrison’s Meltham, Lidl Holmfirth, Barclays Bank, NatWest Bank and the many individuals who contributed to the project.

Estate agent turns his hand to writing children’s books

By Susan Hampshire

THERE’S much more to Honley estate agent James White than at first meets the eye.

James, who runs Belong estate agents, has also recently turned his hand to becoming a children’s book author and has already had some stories published with more on the way.

His journey into children’s books came

James White

about by chance during a family holiday.

James said: “Quite often I take my family on holiday to Dalby Forest in the Vale of York. In August 2015 we were driving to Dalby and began to talk about what we might see in the forest.

We created a fictional family of woodland creatures and began to talk about how they would live, go to school, travel on an underground forest train etc.’’

After what began as a conversation with his children, James decided to write it all down and created a number of stories about The Dalby’s and other creatures who live in the forest including Oliver Owl, Molly Mole and Mr Badger, their school teacher.

James made contact with book illustrator Sarah Leigh Wills who brought

Holme Valley Review, January 2018 – 9

Woman robbed at knifepoint

and her handbag was stolen.

Police say the woman was extremely shaken by the incident and also suffered minor injuries from the knife.

One of the suspects has been described as male, 5ft, slim build and was wearing grey tracksuit top and bottoms with the hood up, with his face covered.

He is said to have spoken with a local accent.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kirklees CID via 101 quoting crime reference number 13170586871.

A WOMAN was robbed at knife point in Meltham as she climbed into her car to set off to work.

Police are appealing for information after a robbery on Saturday December 16 at around 6pm on Greens End Road.

Two suspects carrying a baseball bat and a knife approached the woman as she got into her car – with one of the suspects opening her car door and demanding money from her.

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the characters to life with her colourful drawings.

The books are now available to buy at Waterstones book stores and via Amazon and Ebay.

Books are also available

at the Kirkwood Hospice Shop in Honley.

James has given away about 200 copies of the book to the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice and to underprivileged children.

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‘Mr Scholes’ passes away aged 104 A MUCH loved member of the community known affectionately as ‘Mr Scholes’ has passed away aged 104.

Clifford Oldroyd was Scholes Cricket Club’s oldest former player and supporter.

He lived his whole life in the Holme Valley village – and at the same house for the past 92 years.

Clifford was born in Scholes on May 4, 1913, and lived at 21 Chapelgate – right next

to the cricket field – with his family until he was 12.

While the club had no junior teams in those days, he spent his early summers playing and watching cricket at Chapelgate and quickly grew to love the game and the club.

Clifford was playing in the first team at Scholes as a teenager and had several periods doing groundsman duties.

As a 16-year-old,

Clifford and a friend walked around the village knocking on doors asking for contributions to keep the club going.

Clifford followed his father into textiles and worked at Graham & Potts at New Mill.

He stayed with Graham & Potts for 24 years, working at John Shaw’s Munitions during the Second World War and he finished his working life at Copley Marshall,

again in New Mill.

At cricket, he developed into a very useful left-handed batsman and, after his playing days were over, he was a keen supporter – rarely missing a game – and also served as scorer for a long number of seasons.

He became a friend to generations of players at the club and was honoured by becoming the club’s first Life Vice President.

Funding boost for Meltham church St. Bartholomew’s Church in Meltham

By Danny Richardson A 231-year-old church is celebrating after being given a funding boost by the National Lottery.

St. Bartholomew’s Church in Greens End Road, Meltham has received £142,300 from the Heritage fund that will go towards re-roofing and ancillary work.

Built in 1786, the Grade II listed building has withstood decades of weather damage with buckets used to catch rainwater falling through the broken roof.

But the buckets will soon be on their way when the re-roofing is complete, while the money will also be used to improve internal access to the roof and provide insulation.

Work has already started, but despite the extensive plans, the church will remain open as normal during the work.

A spokesperson said: “The project aims to secure the church for safe and continued use, not only for the congregation but for use by the wider community.

“It is already used for none church events and the church are keen to enhance this use.

Local brass bands, choirs, musical groups, children’s play groups and coffee mornings have been a regular feature of wider use and these will continue.

“The church is in the centre of the village and plays a prominent part in the many events throughout the year organised by local groups and individuals.”

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Winter Wellbeing

Now is time to give yourself a boost

THE beginning of any year always brings New Year resolutions and promises to get fitter, do more exercise and eat healthier.

However being ‘well’ involves much more than simply eating good nutritious food and getting out for a regular walk/going to the gym.

Well being is about your whole self.

It is defined as being comfortable, healthy and happy and goes much further than the traditional definition of good health.

More than anything it means connecting your physical, mental and social well being with a positive attitude to life and a sense of

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Shockwave therapy (ESWT) as an alternative to surgery SHOCKWAVE (ESWT) is becoming a more recognised and popular treatment for chronic and sub-acute musculoskeletal conditions.

Studies have shown that for many musculoskeletal conditions that have failed to respond to other types of treatment such as physiotherapy, exercise or massage, shockwave is a viable, non-surgical alternative(Gerdesmeyer et al., 2015; Wang, 2012) How does it work?

It involves giving controlled, short-duration sonic (sound wave) pulses to produce transient pressure disturbances, which fragment calcific deposits, often found in muscles and tendons that have become chronically injured and painful allowing for quicker rehabilitation and a

reduction in pain.

What can it be used for?

Any chronic tendon or muscular injuries not responding to conservative treatment such as; Plantar fasciitis; Achilles Tendinopathy; heel pain; hamstring injuries; muscular strains, knee and hip pain or any myofascial trigger points such as in the shoulder – to name a few.

Evidence from the NICE guidelines reported that 47% of patients treated for Plantar Fasciitis/Heel pain, had a successful outcome compared to other conservative treatment.

Other studies reported that 69% of patients treated had an ‘excellent’ result (no heel pain) and 55% of each had a ‘good’ result.

Evidence from a study treating Achilles tendinopathy, reported a 62% decrease in pain and

improvement in function long-term, in patients having had exercises and ESWT compared to exercises alone.

Four studies all showed an increase in function and a reduction of pain treating calcific tendonitis in the shoulders.

Safety/Side Effects Some patients report some pain or discomfort during treatment and may have some swelling/reddening and bruising after but here are no long-term side effects reported following ESWT. At Holme Valley Podiatry, our extended scope practitioners can treat the whole body using ESWT as listed above.

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personal fulfilment.

Take a look at all areas of your life and body – is it time for an eye test and some new glasses or contact lenses?

Is it time to sort out any niggling worries with your feet, posture or circulation?

What about creating some quality ‘me’ time and booking a massage or treatment to give you a much needed boost? Are you struggling with stress, aches and pains?

Now is the time to address these issues and consult local experts/ therapists who can help you make the most of yourself in 2018 and way beyond.

Rid the winter blues with Bowen SOME people love this cold winter weather!

However, for many, the cold and damp of winter along with the long dark nights can often aggravate aches and pains and leave them feeling down, tired and lethargic.

Does this sound like you?

Don’t let the winter blues affect your general well being.

How would you feel if there was something that could help your aches and pains as well as reduce tiredness and increase your energy?

A Winter Health Boost with Bowen Therapy could

be ideal for you.

Lorna MacLean is a skilled therapist in the Bowen Technique; a very gentle, subtle and relaxing handson therapy that invokes the body’s natural ability to heal and rebalance.

Amongst many other benefits, it can restore energy, reduce stress and tension, and alleviate those nagging aches and pains.

Lorna said: “For some of my clients, their problems can cause tiredness and fatigue.

“However, after a couple of treatments they’ll tell me that they have a lot more energy.

“They are also often surprised at how relaxing the treatment is and the opportunity to relax and unwind in a warm, quiet safe environment really does help them start to feel better very quickly.”

So act now! Get in touch with Lorna for a chat about how Bowen Therapy can improve your wellbeing and rid those winter blues.

Treat yourself to a Winter Health Boost at Lorna’s purpose built Bowen Therapy treatment room in Honley.

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Eye care that doesn’t cost the earth MELTHAM’S Allegro Optical is flying the flag for British design – at a price that doesn’t cost the earth.

Because many frames and the majority of lenses are UK made, Allegro Optical is proud to offer ethical eye care. By sourcing local products, this cuts down on costs, supports the British economy and lowers the environmental impact of transport.

As a member of the Holme Valley Fairtrade Association, Allegro’s dispensing optician Sheryl Doe has recently had a guest blog on the association’s website explaining her ethical commitment.

Have a read at www.

holmevalleyfairtrade.com/ news In line with the ‘Buy British’ ethos, Allegro Optical has introduced a new range of Walter and Herbert frames, handmade in the UK since 1946. Most of the lenses on sale in Meltham are manufactured in Leeds.

Allegro Optical works closely with the Meltham community. It is a member of the Meltham Business Association and supports the Meltham Scarecrow Festival, Holme Valley Lions and the Fairtrade Association.

The eye specialist offers a full range of services including private and NHS adults and children, contact lenses, spectacles and

audiology.

Sheryl said: “We have a large selection of frames from a very affordable budget range through to hand crafted British made spectacles.

Offers are always available including a free second pair from £49.99 or 20% off for the over 60s.

“There is also the option of Allegro Optical’s 0% finance over either six or 10 months (subject to status).

“So when you visit Allegro Optical Opticians you will receive first-class eye care and can rest assured that it won’t cost you the earth.

“For an appointment call 01484 907090 or pop into Allegro Optical in Station Street, Meltham.’’

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Holme Valley Review, January 2018 – 13

Mother’s Day

Valentine’s Day

Sunday 11th March

Wednesday 14th February

Plan ahead for two important days

By Susan Hampshire TWO big dates in the annual calendar are fast approaching so start thinking about how to celebrate.

With Valentine’s Day on Wednesday February 14 and Mothering Sunday on March 11, you can be sure that restaurants and cafes, florists and gift/ clothing/accessories shops will all be getting ready to welcome diners and shoppers looking to mark these special occasions.

Many local restaurants will be offering special menus for both events but you will need to book early as tables are sure to be

snapped up quickly.

Likewise get your order in for flowers now or take a look on what’s on offer in the gift department for your partner and mum.

If you want to dine at home on either occasion, remember that local farm shops offer a great choice of meats and much more to help create a memorable meal.

ORLANDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT If you want to enjoy an authentic taste of Italy on either Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, then book

your table now at the ever popular Orlando’s Restaurant at Grange Moor.

Tables are sure to get booked up quickly for these two popular dates so make your reservation now.

Diners can choose from an extensive menu including a wide range of pizzas and pastas, chicken, salmon, steaks and much more. There are always a choice of delicious dishes to enjoy from the specials board as well.

Looking further ahead towards Easter time, Orlando’s will be open as normal Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Sunday but then closed for a week from, and including, Easter Monday April 2.

VASARA Small is beautiful at the new Vasara ladies accessories boutique in Hollowgate, Holmfirth.

Vasara offers an extensive range of beautiful accessories

including Italian leather handbags, scarves, knitwear, silver jewellery and much more.

If you’re looking for a gift for Valentine’s Day or Mothering Sunday, then Vasara is a great place to be inspired.

Opened by Beverley Booth in November, the shop has received a warm welcome from both locals and visitors to Holmfirth who all comment about the quality and value.

Beverley prides herself on selling beautiful accessories to complete any outfit, all at affordable prices.

Particularly popular is the shop’s range of unique silver spinning rings.

All purchases are beautifully gift wrapped which adds a really special personal touch to any gift.

And visitors to the area can still browse and buy these lovely items when they are at home by visiting Vasara on-line at www.vasara.co.uk Vasara is open at Hollowgate six days a week (closed Mondays)

New owners for historic pub THE historic Ford Inn above Holmfirth is under new ownership.

New landlord and landlady Phil and Helen England have just enjoyed their first Christmas and New Year in the 200-year-old pub and have been overwhelmed by the welcome they have received.

Now the couple and their team of staff are looking ahead to two big events in the calendar: Valentine’s Day on February 14 and Mothering Sunday on March 11.

A special Valentine’s Day menu can now be seen on the website. The Cupid Special three-course dinner is available to book at £49.95 per couple with a complimentary glass of prosecco on arrival.

The menu includes a choice of three starters, three main courses and three desserts, all served in a Valentine’s atmosphere.

Book now to guarantee your table as it is sure to get

MOTHER’S DAY

BOOK EARLY

Parties over 6 people deposit required CLOSED ALL WEEK FROM EASTER MONDAY

VALENTINE’S EVENING Book a table after 8.30pm and get a 1/2 carafe of House Wine free

SET MENU 2 COURSE £15.95

7 dishes for 2 people £19.95 all evening from 5pm

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Phil and Helen England welcomes you to

The function room at The Ford Inn. booked up early.

On Mothering Sunday the normal Ford Inn menu will be served which always includes a good choice of starters, main courses and desserts including pub favourites such as Homemade Steak and Ale Pie, Mixed Grill, seafood and vegetarian options. Sunday roasts are also available, with an optional smaller portion, and include a choice of meats with potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

During the week a choice of burgers, light bites and sandwiches are also available.

An Early Bird menu is served Monday, Tuesday and Friday 12noon to 5pm and Wednesday and Thursday 12noon to 2pm which offers a good choice and great value.

Specials Nights include Monday 10& off the food bill, Tuesday Pie & Pint Night for £13.95 and Friday Steak Night with two steak meals and a bottle of house wine for £30.

If you have a function, party or meeting to organise, why not book the upstairs function room with its own bar, beamed vaulted ceiling and

dance floor.

The function room can cater for up to 70 people (seated) and 100 (buffet) and a choice of buffets, set menus and carveries is available.

Behind the bar, the country pub which has been established since 1820, has a choice of 10 beers, lagers and ciders. Guest beers change all the time but always available is Black Sheep and Farmers Blonde The Ford Inn on Greenfield Road, was originally a collection of farmsteads selling flagons of ale to weary travellers on the packhorse trail to Holmfirth.

Today, with the new owners, it is moving forward and now has a new lease of life which Phil and Helen aim to build on and make it an in-demand place to visit for both food and for a drink. The couple formerly ran a coffee shop/bistro near York and came across The Ford Inn completely by accident via a sat nav error.

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Mother’s Day

Valentine’s Day

Sunday 11th March

Wednesday 14th February

– so start planning your special menu now.

Continued from page 13

HINCHLIFFE’S FARM SHOP

1a Hollowgate, Holmfirth • 01484 950231

Jewellery • Scarves • Knitwear Handbags • Accessories • Gifts

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If you’re planning on either dining out or eating in at home on the forthcoming Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, then Hinchliffe’s Farm Shop at Netherton has all the answers to your menu choices.

With special offers in the farm shop and great menus in the restaurant, there’s no excuse not to celebrate.

If you want to dine out in style on Valentine’s Day, then book a table at Hinchliffe’s for the special Steak & Wine Night being held on Friday February 16 from 7pm.

At just £40 for two, the menu includes two 8oz home-reared rump steaks, served with mushrooms, onions, fat chips and a salad bowl to share.

The price also includes a bottle of house white, red or rose wines.

A selection of starters and desserts are available to purchase on the night.

A £10 deposit is required per person.

To book, or for more information, contact Maria King at events@ hinchliffes.com

BLACKER HALL

Or if would you prefer to cook a special Valentine’s meal at home, then take a look in the farm shop for a great choice of meats, cheeses, delicatessen foods, fresh vegetables, desserts, beers and wines.

To make a really special Valentine’s Day meal, take a look at a SteakWine-Sauce-Dessert offer which will be available in the farm shop.

You can choose from a package which gives you two Hinchliffe’s ‘own bred and grass fed’ steaks, a choice of a steak sauce (peppercorn or blue cheese), a bottle of red or white wine and two desserts. Prices will vary according to your choice of rump steak (£16.99 for the package), sirloin £19.99 and fillet £24.99.

This offer will run from

• Unique classic car themed surroundings • Delicious home-cooked food using locally sourced produce • Homemade cakes and scones baked fresh in-house everyday • Enjoy your tea in beautiful vintage china • Free tea and filter coffee refill • Fabulous afternoon teas • Extensive range of Gluten free options • Roast Dinner served every Sunday 12-4

Enjoy the elegance and glamour of High Society, offering show-stopping dresses, stunning jewellery and beautiful accessories, whilst the gentleman's boutique offers vintage style fashion and gifts from handsome tweed jackets to leather wallets.

The Carding Shed, Butt Lane, Hepworth, HD9 1AF Open: Tue-Fri 10:00-4:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-4:30 www.thecardingshed.co.uk

February 9 to 18.

If you’re thinking of treating mum this Mother’s Day then take a look at the special Mothering Sunday Lunch being hosted on March 11 in the restaurant to mark this special day.

With a choice of five starters, main courses and desserts, the price is £24.99 per person for three courses. Vegetarian options are included in the menu.

Table bookings can be made for times between 12noon and 3.30pm and a £10 deposit per person is required.

Half portions are available for younger members of the family.

If you want to create a lovely meal at home for your mum on Mother’s Day, you’ll be spoilt for choice in the farm shop

Spread the love with a little something from Blacker Hall Farm!

With Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day on the horizon, we’re all looking for opportunities to treat our loved ones, whether with a gift, some quality time out together, or a delicious home-cooked meal.

Treat your loved one in The Barn Café…

Take some quality time out and enjoy a delicious lunch or Afternoon Tea for two together in The Barn Café.

Open during the day, all of the food is prepared using home-reared, home-grown or locally sourced produce. Our artisan chefs use this fresh, local produce to create delicious dishes, including farmhouse favourites as well as seasonal specials, for you to enjoy!

Impress with a home cooked meal…

Many of the ingredients

used in The Café can be picked up from The Farm Shop for you to enjoy at home, renowned for their beef steaks, from home and locally reared grass-fed cattle, as well as offering prepared filled chicken fillets and a range of fish options.

It’s easy to put together a romantic meal at home with their home made and freshly prepared sides, as well as decadent desserts, many of which are available in individual portions to suit all tastes.

Beef Wellingtons prepared by their expert Butchers are an impressive main and perfect to pass off as your own handiwork!

Make sure to get in early or place an order with The Butchery to guarantee availability of this popular product (call 01924 267202, ext. 0).

Thoughtful gifts…

Pink gin, Prosecco, chocolate truffles, bespoke hampers, decorative charms, meaningful jewellery, gifts for men and personalised cards…call into The Gift House for all the help and advice to guarantee the perfect gift for your special person.

Take a trip down Memory Lane ...

IF you fancy a trip down Memory Lane to the days of the 1950s and 60s, then a visit to The Oil Can Cafe is a must.

Situated in The Carding Shed off Butt Lane in Hepworth – but shortly to be moving to Washpit Mill at Holmfirth – The Oil Can Cafe is perfect for anyone who enjoys an afternoon out with a difference.

Open six days a week, the cafe serves a varied menu of locally sourced and freshly prepared food including breakfasts, lunches, home made soup, jacket potatoes, hot and cold sandwiches as well as afternoon tea and sweet treats.

This year on Mothering Sunday (March 11), The Oil Can Cafe will be serving two types of afternoon tea, a traditional one and a sparkling afternoon tea with Prosecco.

The cafe can seat around

120 people and often organises theme nights with bands and live music. There’s sure to be more theme nights on the calendar after the move to Washpit Mill.

Children too are catered for at The Oil Can Cafe with children’s picnic bench meals which always delight.

Home made cakes, scones and other sweet treats are delicious and sure to tempt everyone. Many of the foods are available for vegetarians and those who want Gluten Free.

Whatever you choose from the menu, you can be sure it will be good home made hearty food with

teas and coffees served in vintage cups and saucers to complete the atmosphere.

Before you go, remember to take a look at The Oil Can Cafe shops – High Society vintage themed boutique which stocks classically beautiful ladies clothing and accessories from the same era and which are ideal for wearing at one of the local Wartime Weekends.

Gentlemen are also taken care of with The Gents Retro Shed which has classical menswear, and quality accessories, perfect for gifts.

Additionally the Hepworth Emporium shop stocks a host of arts, crafts and gift ideas, many from days gone by.

People of all ages – from the youngest member of the family to the oldest – love the atmosphere of The Oil Can Cafe, its shops and the classic cars which surround it. Enjoy a visit soon!

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BRITAIN’S OLDEST FARM SHOP Here at Hinchliffe’s Farm we have something for everyone - with our Farm Shop and Restaurant packed with fresh local Yorkshire produce, to our new Deli Counter and in-house Butchers featuring Hinchliffe’s award-winning home-reared Beef.

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Ramblers’ Christmas lunch is a success HUDDERSFIELD Healthy Life Ramblers’ Christmas lunch was attended by 50 members.

On December 9 the group held its pie and pea walk from Linthwaite to Marsden, and the following week they walked from Holmfirth to Totties in obligatory Christmas hats. 17 intrepid members, led by Graham Simpson, walked part of the Pennine Way in thick fog on the 23rd, while the last walk of the month was a ramble around Netherton. 20 members completed a circular around Kirkheaton in muddy conditions led

by Terry Dobson on January 6, while a week later 21 members travelled by to Penistone for another muddy walk led

by Lynn Doolan.

Honley Co-op thief jailed for 34 weeks

A THIEF has been jailed after being found guilty of stealing from a Honley shop.

Ricky Wayne Walker, 34, of Holme Park Court, Berry Brow, stole meat products worth £75 from the Co-op Honley Service Station on August 15 last year. He also stole meat products worth £61.99 from the Co-op, Park Road West, Crosland Moor, on September 4 and No7 cosmetics worth approximately £500 from Boots, Moorfield Shopping Centre, Park Road West, Crosland Moor, on September 20.

He also breached a criminal behaviour order in Huddersfield between August 15 and October 11.

Walker was jailed for 34 weeks.

LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT PREMISES LICENCE TAKE NOTICE that We OSCARS CAFE AND WINE BAR LTD have applied to Kirklees Council under the Licensing Act 2003 for the grant/variation of a premises license/club premises certificate in respect of premises known as OSCARS CAFE AND WINE BAR, ROTCHER HOUSE, HOLMFIRTH HD9 2DL for the sale of alcohol, late night refreshment from 10:00am to 02:00am Monday to Sunday, performing of recorded music as above.

Interested parties and responsible authorities may make representations regarding the application where they believe that the proposed activities would undermine any of the four licensing objectives. Any representations must be submitted in writing to the Licensing Office, Flint Street Depot, Flint Street, Fartown, Huddersfield, HD1 6LG or by email at licensing@kirklees.gov.uk by 20th February 2018. Persons wishing to inspect the Licensing Register may do so at the above during normal office hours or online at www.kirklees.gov.uk/licensing It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and on summary conviction would be liable to a fine not exceeding £5000.

Lifestyle change leads to Kingsley losing nearly half his body weight A LOCAL man is proving that a positive lifestyle change is key to weight loss, after he shed nearly half his body weight.

Kingsley Walker of Holmfirth, started his fitness journey with the intention of improving his mind set, rather than losing weight.

He said: “I didn’t start with the end goal of losing weight, I started exercising for my mental well-being and my mind, and the results were just an added bonus.”

Now, two years on, Kingsley is going from strength to strength gearing up to run his first marathon in Paris this April.

He said: “I started out doing park runs first and I found that really

Before and after: Kingsley hard and daunting, but now I’m looking to do the Paris Marathon in April. I never thought I’d come this far, it’s a lovely journey really.”

Walker.

Kingsley understand the importance of setting realistic goals, advising others not to get hooked on social media sites like Instagram and to set

Road rage attacker sought A DRIVER smashed up another motorist’s car in a road rage incident on a quiet country lane.

The 42-year-old victim was driving his BMW up South Lane in Holmfirth on New Year’s Eve when his progress was halted by a silver Vauxhall Astra coming down the hill.

During the confrontation the Astra driver was verbally abusive as he repeatedly punched and dented the BMW bonnet, punched off both wing mirrors and damaged the rear lights.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “The incident happened between 9 and 9.30pm on New Year’s Eve, the male victim was driving along Cinderhills Road and approached

a section which was very narrow.

“Another car approached the same stretch of road and the driver got out of his car becoming verbally aggressive towards the victim and then went on to cause damage to the bonnet, wing mirrors and rear lights of the victim’s BMW. “The suspect then got back into his car, a Vauxhall Astra, reversed and made off in the opposite direction. Enquiries remain ongoing.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact the police via 101 quoting crime reference 13170609405 or information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

New premises for coffee lounge A HOLMFIRTH coffee lounge is on the move to larger premises in Meltham.

H Lounge, which was previously situated inside Holmfirth Civic Hall, is due to open in early February in its new home in Station Street, Meltham.

Scott Wroe, who runs the business with his mother Sarah,

said: “We are relocating and currently renovating the building in Meltham. We are planning to have an outdoor courtyard as well and will be open seven days a week.’’

Both Scott and Sarah are highly experienced in the hospitality industry and are looking forward to the move.

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realistic goals.

He said: “I think especially at this time of year people always look at the end goal. People want results instantly.

You need to do it in small steps; I broke it into weekly steps rather than wanting everything at once.

“It’s easy to look at social media but the only person we’re competing against is ourselves. Do it for yourself and how good it’ll make you feel, don’t do it to look good.

“I never really weighed myself because it can take over your life. If I want to have a piece of cake or something sweet then I do.”

Kingsley who was one of the faces of Kirklees Active Leisure’s latest

marketing campaign trains at Holmfirth Pool and Fitness Centre.

He added: “I’ve been a member at KAL for over five years but I only really started using the gym actively in the past couple of years. The facilities are great.”

Kingsley is currently training for the Meltham 10k at the end of the month.

Inquest opens into tragic teen’s death

THE FAMILY of a 15-yearold girl killed in a bus stop horror smash have released a heartbreaking tribute.

Katelyn Dawson was waiting to go to Shelley College when a BMW ploughed into the bus stop.

The teen’s heartbroken family have now released a statement saying: “We are devastated at the loss of our beautiful Katelyn and it is no exaggeration to say words cannot describe the pain we are all feeling.

“We want to thank those who have shown such love and support at this awful time and now ask that we are given some privacy to grieve as we try to come to terms with the magnitude of our loss.”

Katelyn was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries but sadly passed away at around 6.15pm on Wednesday, January 10.

Three other people were

injured in the horror crash in Huddersfield including a 47-year-old woman who suffered two broken legs.

John McNally, principal of Shelley College said: “Katelyn was a passionate, popular student, who was just starting to realise how much potential she had.

“She loved life and lived it to the full. She loved to dance and was starting to plan her options for when she left school this year.

“Her loss, at a time when she had everything to look forward to in life, is sad beyond words.”

An inquest has opened into Katelyn’s death and, although the provisional cause was multiple injuries, further investigations are been carried out. Katelyn’s body has been released to her family ahead of her funeral and a second date for her inquest has been given as April 11.

Holme Valley Review, January 2018 – 17

WINTER MOTORING Maintain your car to tackle any more bad weather

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NO CAR IS TOO OLD OR TOO NEW, SO WHY NOT CALL IN FOR AN ESTIMATE TODAY? IK CLASSICS, WASHPIT MILLS, GREEN LANE, HOLMFIRTH HD9 1AF

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ALTHOUGH Christmas and New Year might seem like a distant memory now, there are still several weeks to go until we see the last of any Winter snow and ice.

People often get their cars checked over in time for festive journeys but it is just as important to maintain your car in the best of health to tackle any more bad weather that’s on the way for February and March.

Local garages are always happy to give you a winter car check and take a look at your tyres, windscreen wipers, lights, brakes and antifreeze levels to make sure your vehicle is fully equipped for anything else that Winter 2018 might have to throw at us.

Don’t leave it to chance – you don’t want to be the driver who breaks down as soon as there is any sign of dipping temperatures, snow and ice.

If you’ve not already done so, have a Winter

car health check now and keep yourself on the road.

I K CLASSICS The long established I K Classics is now firmly at home in its new base at Washpit Mill above Holmfirth.

All the classic cars, along with a new garage and body shop, have been moved from the previous home at The Carding Shed in Hepworth The Phase 1 move is almost complete and I K Classics, run by the Kellett

MOT TESTING STATION

Ensure your vehicle is winter ready at Parkside Garage SITUATED close to Longley Park Golf Club in Somerset Road, the Parkside Garage is the ideal place on the edge of Huddersfield town centre for all your winter servicing and motoring needs.

As there is still time for severe winter weather in February and March, it’s always worth having your vehicle checked over to ensure it is fully equipped to deal with any sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice.

Although Parkside does traditionally care for luxury cars and is a Jaguar and

Land Rover specialist, it also offers servicing, MOTs, repairs and diagnostics to all makes and models of cars.

Since opening, the garage has built up an enviable reputation and has thousands of loyal customers across Huddersfield and West Yorkshire.

As well as providing care for individual motorists, it also services company fleets and has the very latest diagnostic equipment to reset and repair any problems your vehicle may be having.

Parkside’s ethos is simple – staff just want to provide new and loyal customers with honest advice, transparent quotations for work, top quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.

Motorists can now book their vehicles in with a new online booking appointment service on a day and time to suit. Take a look at www. theparksidegarage.co.uk for more information and testimonials from delighted customers such as this one:

“Brought our car in for a service. Parkside is a brilliant garage.

Our car was ready on time and we were kept informed the whole time. We will definitely be using them again.”

family, is ready to welcome new and old customers for servicing, repairs and bodywork on both classic and modern cars. The Oil Can cafe and shops from The Carding Shed will be following shortly in phase two.

The garage’s highly qualified technicians have years of experience built up by working on classic cars. They can literally turn their hand to any kind of vehicle and offer the very best care along with servicing and pre MOT work.

Many established I K Classics customers bring their modern vehicles to the garage facility so they can indulge their love of old cars at the same time.

I K Classics offers much more than an average garage. Where else can you take your car for a service and see classic cars from the 1940s, 50s and 60s? Over the years the business has stored vehicles for enthusiasts including the classic Mark 11 Jaguar used by TV’s Inspector Morse (now sold) and replicas of the orange Dodge Charger used in the Dukes of Hazard.

I K Classics was recently featured on the TV series Car SOS when it did a reveal of an old restored Fiat 500 for its owner.

Opening hours at the garage are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

Book your car in for repair or service and enjoy taking a look at some classic cars while you’re there.

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Antiques with Gary Don

Gary Don Auctioneers are a Leeds based Auction House established in 1929. Gary does a regular phone in with BBC Radio Leeds and has appeared on Flog It, Posh Pawnbrokers and The Antiques Road Trip. We offer a free valuation service so please send in your photos and questions to Gary at news@holmevalleyreview.co.uk Hello, I am writing on behalf of my mum Anne Tunnicliffe.

She has had this house for over 30 years it was given to her by a neighbour who had it for a number of years, if you could provide any information on its origins it would be much appreciated.

You can correspond with myself or my mum directly Thank you for your email.

These pottery mushroom houses were popular in the 1950’s – 60’s and were produced by many different manufacturers from Jersey to Italy.

The colours on your house remind me of Quimper ware, which is French.

Lamps in a similar style were also made, and we recently sold one for £70.

However they are not very collectable at the moment, and your house would probably sell under £50.

One day they will become more appreciated and collectable.

Hi Gary We have an antique ticket machine that is still in working order, with the original strap.

Details of make etc are on the enclosed picture. We have had it in our family for over 80 years. Just wondering if it is of any value.

Thanks Gordon & Marilyn Dear Gordon & Marilyn, Thank you for your email. What an interesting item to have!

Williamsons of Ashton-under-Lyme was a ticket printing business who had the facilities to repair and maintain the punches on the premises, and an individual or bus company could hire or purchase these punches.

They also supplied and maintained theatre and cinema ticket machines.

They are quite collectable amongst tram enthusiasts and sell between £50 – 200 depending on model and condition.

Hi Gary Can you please give me an idea of what this Royal Doulton figure of the town crier is worth.

It belonged to my auntie and is 4.25” high and the number underneath is HN 3261.

Thanks Noel Dear Noel, Thank you for your email. These Royal Doulton figures were very popular from the 1960s – 90s and became quite collectable then.

Unfortunately fashions have changed and prices have declined on these items.

You can ‘buy it now’ on the internet for £50 but realistically it may only fetch £20 – 30.

Hopefully prices and desirability for these figures will rise in the future.

Hi Gary.

Can you tell me anything about this small case and if it is of any value?

It’s size is 25.5 x 15.5 x 9cms.

As you can see it is advertising Bensons toffees.

One of my late uncles had a shop in the 1940/50s.

Granville Dear Granville, Thank you for your email. Bensons made toffees and sweets for around 70 years in

Bury until their closure in 1989.

It was apparently a very good place to work as the employees were allowed to eat as much as they wanted inside the company, but few did after the first week!

Your case could have belonged to a representative of the company who was selling the goods or possibly been part of a promotional display.

If it came to auction, I would expect it to sell between £60 – 100.

Last edition’s antiques quiz answers 1. Which brothers were known for grotesque pottery?

The Martin Brothers

7. Which famous lady silversmith produced silver in the 18th century?

Hester Bateman

2. Which manufacturer put a button in a teddy bear’s ear?

Steiff

8. Which famous patriot in The American Revolution was a silversmith by trade?

Paul Revere

3. Who decorated Bizarre pottery?

Clarice Cliff

9. Who is the most famous silversmith born in Sheffield?

Omar Ramsden

4. Which famous furniture maker was born in Otley?

Chippendale 5. How many china or pottery makers can you name that begin their name with ‘Royal’.

We have found 34 6. Which company produced porcelain with a red anchor mark?

Chelsea

10. What is a stand with vertical compartments to hold sheet music known as?

Canterbury 11. What is a Cassone and what was it used for?

An Italian wedding chest used to store the bride’s trousseau 12. What is the Oriental design popular during late 17th Century Rococo and

Regency periods known as? Motifs used included pagodas, fretwork, Chinesestyle finials, mandarins, coolies, birds, landscapes and rivers.

Chinoiserie 13. What is a chest of drawers with a sloping desk on top and dummy drawers on one side known as?

Davenport 14. What is the name for applied bronze furniture mounts?

Ormolu 15. What is the term for the use of semi -precious stones used to decorate items, perfected in Italy in the 16th Century?

Pietra dura n The answer to the question – how much did the Rolex GMT-Master watch sell for – £289,000

Holme Valley Review, January 2018 – 19

What’s On Guide

Friday January 26 – Saturday February 3, Penistone Paramount: Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, family pantomime staged by Penistone Theatre Group. Performances 7pm most evenings, 5pm on Sunday 28. Matinees on Jan 27-28 and Feb 3 have already sold out. To check for tickets still available, contact the box office 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk Tuesday January 30 – Saturday February 3, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Rita, Sue and Bob Too, 1980s comedy drama about two teenagers who have a fling with a married man, Main stage, 7.30pm nightly + 2.30pm Sat. Also Tues-Sat, in the Sygenta Cellar, Offices and Gentlemen, showcasing the breadth of talent of Alan Bennett, one of Britain’s most cherished writers, 7.15pm nightly + 2pm Sat matinee of Gentlemen. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt. org Thursday February 1, Castle Hill, Almondbury: Join the ranger Julian Brown for a moderate-hard walk to celebrate Imbolc, the ancient festival welcoming the first signs of spring, 10am – 1pm. Free, but booking essential 07870 570 914.

Friday February 2, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Absolute Bowie – new stage show, taking you on a musical journey through ‘50 Years of Bowie’, 8pm (doors 7.30pm). Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Saturday February 3, Surrounding Slaithwaite: four miles, easy circular walk with hills taken at a gentle pace. Meet Alison 1.15pm by Slaithwaite railway station, Station Road (HD7 5AW). Return approx 3.30pm. Contact Susan, Kirklees Countryside Volunteer 07979 292 781, signpost_kirklees@yahoo. co.uk

Saturday February 3, Marsden Imbolc Fire Festival: celebrating the end of winter and the coming of spring, Crowds traditionally gather outside Marsden Station to follow a torch-lit procession to Tunnel End. The parade is expected to be on the move at 7pm with road closures in place shortly before. The official advice is to get there early.

Saturday February 3 – Sunday 4, Huddersfield Town Hall: Sat 3, 7.30pm, Bowie Experience – one of the world’s most authentic tributes to the Thin White Duke which amazes audiences with its astounding attention to detail through the singer’s ‘Golden Years’; Sat 4, 5pm, Opera for All – concert to end a singing workshop day for mixed voices (Mrs

Part of your community

Sunderland Festival event).

Ticket information 01484 225755, tickets.kirklees.gov. uk

Monday February 5 – Saturday 10, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Mon 5, 6.30pm, SpringSummer Season Preview with LBT director Victoria Firth and special guests chatting about forthcoming productions, plus live entertainment, tickets FREE, but availability is limited; Thurs 8, 7.45pm, Comedy Cellar – monthly stand-up session; Sat 10, 11am and 2pm, Tom Thumb – show for ages 3 to 8 with feathery spinning birds, a flying house and a portable forest. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt. org Wednesday February 7, Denby Dale Amateur Radio Society: The Signal Generator – technical talk at The Pie Hall, Wakefield Road (HD8 8RX), 8pm-9pm.

To find out more, contact David Evans g0eva@yahoo. com Friday February 9 – Saturday 17, Honley Players pantomime: Aladdin, a magical family show, adapted by Ruth Jepson and Jenny Taylor, directed

by Sophie Lawrence, at Southgate Theatre (HD9 6NT) Evening performances Feb 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, at 7.15pm, matinees Feb 10, 11, 17 at 2.30pm. Tickets £7, £5 concessions from Gallery Cafe and Jacobs Well, Honley, online at southgatetheatre.org Friday February 9 – Saturday 10, Hepworth Village Hall: Fri 9, 7.30pm, Film Night – Hidden Figures, £4, doors and bar open from 7pm; Sat 10, 7pm, Quiz night, teams of up to six people. Tickets £6 including hot supper from Hilary Fletcher 01484 0682149 or Jenny Ashby 685303, proceeds for Hepworth Church.

Saturday February 10 – Sunday 18, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Sat 10, East Street Band, playing the music of Bruce Springsteen – Greetings from Asbury Park NJ to Wrecking Ball and everything in between (doors 7.30pm); Thurs 15, Fisherman’s Friends, first traditional folk act to land a UK Top 10 album (doors 7.30pm); Sun 18, British Sea Power – admirers have included Lou Reed, David Bowie and former Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi (doors 7pm). Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Sunday February 11, National Trust, Marsden Moor: Where is The Hare?

– eight miles moorland walk, take in views over Wessenden, cross the moorland top and maybe see a mountain hare. Meet walk leaders at Marsden Railway

Letz Zep, live at Holmfirth Picturedrome, March 10.

Station, 10am. Return 3pm. Booking not needed.

Contact 01484 847016, marsdenmoor@nationaltrust. org.uk Sunday February 11, Huddersfield Town Hall: All Together Now, interactive children’s concert by Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra based on the BBC ‘10 Pieces’, 2.30pm. Ticket information 01484 225755, Tuesday February 13 – Saturday 24, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Tues 13, 7.30pm, main stage, Terra Firma, new triple bill from National Dance Company Wales (Folk), 8pm, in the Sygenta Cellar, Graham Fellows – Completely Out of Character, the man behind legendary comic character John Shuttleworth steps out from behind the keyboard to sing his own songs and talk about Shuttleworth, his early punk pop alter ego Jilted John and fleeting appearance in Coronation Street; Fri 16 – Sat 17, 7.30pm, Daylight Come, celebrating the 70th anniversary of The Windrush, a well-spiced helping of the Caribbean experience; Sat 17, 1pm and 3.30pm, A Tiger’s Tale, based on the extraordinary story of Fenella the Holmfirth Tiger, a high spirited balancing act of circus, puppetry, live music and song, for ages 4 to 10. Sat 24, 6.30pm, High Jinx Magic, Illusion and Circus – ideal half term treat for the whole family. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Wednesday February 14 – Saturday 17, Meltham Church Hall: The Stage Company presents Peter Pan the panto. Show times Weds-Fri 7.15pm, Sat 1.30pm and 6pm. Tickets £7, £5 concessions available from The Flower Box, Meltham or by phone 01484 684998.

Wednesday February 14 – Saturday 24, Huddersfield Town Hall: Mrs Sunderland Festival 2018, competitive event for

children and adults, singing and instrumental music, speech, poetry-writing and prose writing; Kirklees Young Musician of the Year contest. Full details online at mrssunderlandfestival. com Tickets for final night available 01484 225755, tickets.kirklees.gov.uk Sunday February 18, Meltham Walkers are Welcome: meet at Carlile Street Car Park (HD9 4AE) at 10am to join the Travellers Trail, 4.75 miles.

For more information, visit walkingmeltham.com Friday February 23 – Saturday 24, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri 23, Magnum, rock band who regularly breached the Top 40 singles and album charts in the ‘80s and early ‘90s; Sat 24, A Foreigner’s Journey – ‘Come and check out this amazing band, they really ROCK!’ (Jeff Pilson, Foreigner). Doors 7.30pm both nights. Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Friday February 23, Penistone Paramount: The Lionel Richie Songbook, new production endorsed by the man himself, featuring a stellar line-up of world class musicians, 7.30pm. Ticket information 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk Saturday February 24, National Trust, Marsden Moor: To the Limits – stretch your legs with this moderate eight-mile walk across the rugged landscape at the northern end of Marsden Moor estate. Meet the walk leaders at Marsden Railway Station, 10am.

Return 2.30pm. Booking not needed. Contact 01484 847016, marsdenmoor@ nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday February 24, HepworthLIVE at the Village Hall: Jackie Oates Trio, plus support Molly Evans, 8pm. Jackie’s mellifluous voice and imaginatively plaintive fiddle style has

won her several BBC Folk Awards during a 10-year recording career which began as a member of The Unthanks. Tickets £12 from Paul Drury 07845 921 527 or hepworthlive.com Saturday February 24, Uppermill Civic Hall (OL3 6AE): Mike Sweeney’s Manchester Beat – show packed with 60ís classics, featuring the biggest hits of all the great Manchester bands of that decade, 7.30pm. Tickets from ticketline.co.uk Monday February 26, Holmfirth Camera Club: Seeing Opportunity – latest in a series of monthly talks on photography related topics, at Wooldale Community Centre, Robert Lane, 7.45pm. Visitors are welcome: £2 (maximum three visits). More information holmfirthcc@ btinternet.com Friday March 2 – Saturday 10, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri 2, The Clone Roses, celebrating one of the most influential and inspirational bands of the past 30 years; Sat 3, Big Country, latest incarnation of the band famed for ‘80s classics Fields of Fire and In A Big Country; Sat 10, Letz Zep, “critically acclaimed as the number one tribute to the music of the greatest rock band in the world ever!’’

(Kerrang). Doors 7.30pm all three nights. Please note: tickets originally bought for February 17 will be valid.

Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Friday March 2 – Tuesday 6, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Fri 2, 8pm, Daliso Chaponda: What The African Said, Malawian born stand up who proved a stand out star on Britain’s Got Talent; Tues 6 – Weds 7, 7.30pm, Mr Darcy Loses The Plot – LipService celebrate the work of Jane Austen with their own affectionately irreverent

tribute. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Friday March 2, Penistone Paramount: Gimme ABBA – The On and On and On Tour – experience the magical music of Sweden’s greatest export amid lavish lighting and breath-taking visual effects, 7.30pm. Ticket information 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk Saturday March 10, There’s Thunder (Bridge) Nearby: six miles, easy circular walk.

Meet Brian, 10am by the recreation ground, Butts Road, Farnley Tyas (HD4 6UR), chance to explore part of the Holme Valley Circular and visit Thurstonland.

Expected finish 2pm.

Contact Susan, Kirklees Countryside Volunteer 07979 292 781, signpost_kirklees@ yahoo.co.uk Saturday March 10, Huddersfield Town Hall: Lesley Garrett with Honley Male Voice Choir, plus Championship Children’s Choir Lindley Junior School and the massed voices of Altrincham Choral Society and Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir, 7.15pm.

Ticket information 01484 225755, tickets.kirklees.gov. uk Saturday March 10, Uppermill Civic Hall (OL3 6AE): The Jam Restart – welcome return for a band who sold out the Civic on their last visit, plus local suport and some great tunes from Revolution Radio’s Dave Sweetmore, 7pm.

Tickets from ticketline.co.uk Saturday March 10 – Sunday 11, Penistone Paramount: Sat 10, 7pm, Penistone Ladies Choir in concert with Hade Edge Brass Band; Sun 11, 2.30pm, Steptoe And Son, faithful, fresh and hilarious adaptation of original episodes from the legendary BBC sitcom. Ticket information 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk

20 – Holme Valley Review, January 2018

Ramsdens Employment Law update

Manhunt launched after dog walker is attacked POLICE have launched a manhunt after a dog walker was attacked in local woodland.

The 63-year-old victim was walking in Storthes Hall woods between Farnley Tyas and Kirkburton when she was assaulted.

Her attacker had approached her making comments about her dogs before assaulting her, leaving her hospitalised with head injuries.

Officers say the attack, which happened just off Farnley Road

at around 1.30pm on Wednesday January 10, was “unprovoked” and an “isolated incident.”

The suspect is described as a white male aged about 42, around 5ft 10in tall, and slim with short, light brown hair.

He was wearing a creamcoloured jumper and carrying a dark rucksack at the time.

The attack has prompted a warning from dog walkers who use the area.

In the warning – circulated on Facebook – they say the

man attacked the dog and then hit the woman with a brick.

It goes on: “Please share this and if anyone is part of the Holmfirth Community Group please share.

“It has been advised you do not walk around Storthes Hall alone until further notice.

“Any further incidents or concerns need reporting to the police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting crime reference 13180015451.

Restaurant could become a house A POPULAR local restaurant could be no more after its owners were given the go-ahead to restore it for residential use.

The owners of The Spiced Pear at Hepworth, David and Maxine Walker, took on the day-to-day running of the tea room after awardwinning chef Tim Bilton left the restaurant in 2016.

But they now want to retire.

Mrs Walker said the planning application for

residential had been part of a deal to try and sell the property.

But she has since confirmed the sale had fallen through and the tea room would continue to open as normal for the forseeable future.

The property was put on the market last summer with an asking price of £695,000 but has so far failed to sell.

Part of the popular building dates back 200

years, and it has been a restaurant or pub for most of the past few decades.

Its sales brochure says it turned over £375,000 net last year and there is potential to expand on its current opening hours to boost the business further.

It already has a threebed apartment above the restaurant and dining rooms and the new planning permission would allow it to become a very large home.

ARE you up to date with the latest developments in Employment Law legislation?

Against the backdrop of Brexit and the Taylor Report, and the changes in the employment law landscape, Ramsdens Employment Law team are hosting a free employment law update that will give delegates up-to-date knowledge of key areas of employment law in 2018 and how to prepare for them.

The free update is taking place on Thursday 15 February at The Media Centre.

There is both on and off street pay and display parking nearby, and the Centre is only a short stroll from Huddersfield railway station.

Registration at The Media Centre is from 8.30am, a

David Bradley

continental breakfast will be available and afterwards there will be a question and answer session, it is anticipated the event will end by 10.30am.

David Bradley, head of employment at Ramsdens, said: “It feels that we are on the cusp of a change in working practices.

“The Taylor Report may not have led to legislative change but the principles within it will have far reaching effect and a future Labour would go even further. There will clearly be a tightening of the differences between those employed and self-employed.

“The Weinstein affair may not require new law to address the issues but a heightened sense of awareness brings an opportunity to re-evaluate workplace behaviour.

These are just two of the issues facing employers in 2018 and we look forward to helping them prepare.”

Numbers are limited, so please book early by emailing rachael.sulley@ ramsdens.co.uk or call 01484 558099.

Organisations invited to open evening COMMUNITY organisations are being invited to an open evening by Holme Valley Lions to bid for a potential donation from the group.

The evening will be held at 7.30pm on February 15 at Brambles Bar in Holmfirth.

A spokesperson for the Lions said: “We will

be inviting the various Holme Valley community organisations to come along to tell us a little about what they do, and importantly to tell us how they may benefit from a donation from the Lions. Following last year’s event we were able to donate thousands of pounds to

local organisations from the Meltham Wildlife Rescue Centre to Meals on Wheels, Holmebridge Cricket Club, Honley Business Association, Friends of Hade Edge School and Holmfirth Conservation Group to name but a few.

“This year we’re looking to do the same again.”

Tributes paid to community pillars TRIBUTES have been paid to three pillars of the Honley community who passed away over Christmas.

Peter Green was a key member of Honley Cricket Club and served the outfit for decades, praised for his unwavering commitment and dedication to the club for a number of years.

Peter Searby – a parish councillor – also provided

decades worth of service to the Honley community.

He was known for being the voice of the village who was always up for a challenge.

Colin Hill – of the Honley Civic Society – was a great promoter of the village and its heritage.

Whether it was wells, springs or the cobbled street, Colin was a real advocate of

Honley village.

Independent councillor Charles Greaves paid tribute: “It was a bad end to the year as we lost three much-loved members of the village.

“Between them, they provided decades of service to Honley and made a massive contribution to the local community.

“They will be missed by all.”

Theatre to host screening of latest John Godber film THE Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield is thrilled to be hosting British film LAST LAUGH written by award-winning writer John Godber and introduced live by the director Daniel Coll in a special screening this month.

LAST LAUGH is a black comedy containing gritty northern humour, written by and starring Yorkshire-born Godber.

A prolific writer, in the 1990s, he was the third most performed playwright following Shakespeare and Ayckbourn, and has recently been awarded an OBE in recognition of his extensive services to the arts.

Despite still writing for the theatre, Godber’s latest venture into film is LAST LAUGH, which was released in 2017.

Guinea fowl sheltering from the snow in the cow shed.

A quiet time on the farm

John Godber as Len and Nick Martin is a man who has failed in many areas of his life, as a screenwriter, as a son, husband and father.

Most of his misery has been self-inflicted and partly brought on by his brief affair with an attractive and glamorous film agent. LAST LAUGH is part Withnail and I and part Billy Elliot,

Figgis as Martin. a story of dark into light, of discovery and revelation but most of all a story of real life.

LAST LAUGH screens at the LBT on January 27 at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £10 and can be booked via the Box Office on 01484 430528 or online at www. thelbt.org

WINTER is usually a quiet time on the farm.

Our ewes are grazing away from the farm and won’t return until mid February in time for pregnancy scanning and the majority of our cattle are housed indoors.

Three of our herd are still outdoors, evading capture despite our best efforts and most cunning plans.

The latest plan is to feed them inside a pen to get them used to walking through gates without being

spooked – it may be Spring before any of our plans succeed!

Agriculture students from Holmfirth High School are spending time planting trees at the farm, when grown these will provide shelter against the wind.

Work has continued on our

pig shed and we’re nearly ready to house a second herd of pigs.

Once complete we shall turn our attention to repairing our straw barn roof and farm yard floor – work which will take us through next summer.

Vouchers for our experience days proved popular Christmas presents and further sausage making and pie making courses were planned as the courses booked up.

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HOME AND GARDEN

Start planning for that move or improvement IF 2018 is going to be the year when you either move house or improve the one you’re already in, why not start making plans now for the months ahead.

Maybe you’re thinking about getting a new kitchen or bathroom, installing new lighting inside or out, choosing some new pieces of furniture or having a new fire or fireplace to create a stunning focal point for your living room.

Take a look now at what local specialists have to offer. Many new Spring ranges and designs will be arriving in the coming weeks so this is a perfect time to give your home a whole new look for the year ahead. If you decide 2018 is going to be the year when you move home, start looking now as this is a popular time for homes to be put on the property market and also view new homes being built in the local area.

CREATIVE BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS If you’re thinking about having a new bathroom or kitchen in 2018, then take a look at this local specialist.

Based on the edge of Wakefield city centre and with a showroom open seven days a week, Creative Bathrooms and Kitchens has over 15 years experience and is a well established local business that makes it easy to improve your home.

Situated on the Bizspace Business Park on Denby Dale Road, the business supplies luxury bathrooms from many of the leading manufacturers from both the UK and Europe. As well as bathroom suites, you can also choose your accessories including tiles, taps, showers all under one roof to make your dream bathroom complete.

It’s not just bathrooms – but kitchens as well at the Creative showroom.

So if you’re dreaming of a new kitchen to make your home complete, then take a look at the range available.

With designs from both the UK and European kitchen specialists, there’s never been a better time to order your new kitchen.

A whole range of appliances to complete your kitchen is also available.

Once you’ve chosen your bathroom or kitchen, fully trained designers will organise a home visit to take all the measurements and make a start on the new luxury addition to your home.

We can also arrange for the bathroom and kitchen to be fully installed by one of our many experienced installers. With many deals available there as never been a better time to come to Creative.

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Centre celebrates its first Christmas at new home THE Fireplace & Stove Centre has just celebrated its first Christmas in its new home on the outskirts of Wakefield.

Formerly based in Scissett, the showroom recently moved to new larger premises in Dewsbury Road, Wakefield (not far from Thornes Park).

Run by Richard Hinchliffe, the business is now situated in a prime roadside location with ample car parking for its valued customers.

The Fireplace & Stove Centre still offers the same great choice and customer service in the new premises which are very spacious with displays laid out over two floors.

Whether you’re looking for a gas or electric fire,

a contemporary hole-inthe-wall design, a warming stove or a new fireplace, the Fireplace & Stove centre has designs to suit all tastes and house styles.

Both modern and traditional fireplaces are available in various materials including wood, marble, cast iron and limestone.

These are available in a range of sizes and can even be handmade to fit a bespoke space in your home.

Today many home owners prefer a stove to a traditional gas fire – and there is certainly plenty of choice in the new showroom.

You can decide on either a wood burner or a multifuel stove.

Richard and his staff are

always on hand to offer the best advise and guidance on the correct type and style of fire or stove for your home.

The Wakefield showroom has working fires and stoves so you can see how your preferred choice will look and feel once fitted in your home.

A full professional installation and after-sales service is provided and all fitting is carried out by fully qualified and registered engineers.

Take a look at the website www. thefireplaceandstove centre.co.uk for more information or call in at the new showroom and see the range for yourself.

Treat yourself and your home to a new fire or stove this year.

Visit our showroom to see our stylish and elegant range of Fireplaces and Stoves • Friendly and experienced staff who have many years experience • Quality installations and reliable after care service

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HOME AND GARDEN Continued from page 21

CONROY BROOK

Award-winning local housebuilders, Conroy Brook are pleased to announce two new stunning developments: Stocksmead at Stocksmoor and WoodNook at Denby Dale.

With only two properties remaining at their fabulous Pennine Gardens development in Upperthong, Conroy Brook are excited to announce their next projects in the area.

Portman Painted Oak Furniture now in stock at House of Oak IF you’re looking for new living, dining or bedroom furniture this year, then take a look at the range of Portman Painted Oak Furniture, now available at Scissett’s House of Oak. This classic range is finished in a `stone’ matt colour and detailed with contrasting silver knobs and handles. This gives a classical twist to oak furniture with detailed styling designed for a modern home.

The Portman range has pieces including dressers, wardrobes, double and single beds, dining tables, sideboards, chests of drawers, display cabinets, bookcases, dressing tables, coffee tables, corner TV stand, breakfast bar, console tables, blanket boxes, nests of tables and

bedside cabinets.

Whether you’re choosing this for a bedroom or a living space, it is bound to create a new stylish look for any area of the home and offers a totally different look to traditional oak furniture.

Many of the styles are also available in cream and white and in a more traditional oak finish with contrasting brass handles.

If you’re looking to redesign your home this year with new furnishing, then take a look at the

long established House of Oak. As well as more contemporary designs such as the Portman range, there are also traditional styles for all areas of the home.

Whether you want to refurbish your bedroom, create an office, design

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The Wakefield Road showroom is open seven days a week with late nights until 7pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Saturday opening times are 10am to 5pm and Sunday is 11am to 5pm.

House of Oak caters for every style and taste. Step into the large showroom and you’re sure to be spoilt for choice.

However you’re always welcome to take your time and browse with help available from experienced staff when you’re ready.

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Stocksmead The Stocksmead development will consist of just eight exclusive four and five bedroom detached homes and two three bedroom townhouses, priced from £294,950, and offers the best in modern living and exceptional interior specification.

As Stocksmead is located in the rural village of Stocksmoor, you’ll be treated to spectacular views around every corner.

Join us at our Swaine Meadow showhome in Hoylandswaine to see the quality for yourself, and imagine life in one of the fantastic new homes.

WoodNook 2018 will also see the arrival of 29 stunning three and four bedroom homes in the sought-after village of Denby Dale.

Each of the homes will be built to Conroy Brook’s signature contemporary designs, including the popular Alston, first featured at Pennine Gardens where this home is furnished as a stunning showhome.

Unrivalled Specification Like all Conroy Brook homes, the interior and exterior specification of these new homes will be of the highest quality: n Siematic kitchens with Silestone worktops and Neff appliances. n Swiss made Laufen Pro sanitaryware with Vado shower and taps. n CAT 6E wiring throughout for smart home networking. n Security alarm, lighting and sensors throughout.

To find out more about Stocksmead and WoodNook, or to see details of the final two properties at Pennine Gardens, visit the Conroy Brook website at http://www. conroybrook.co.uk/new-homes

SIMPLY LIGHTING If you’re planning on updating your home’s lighting, either inside or outdoor this Spring, then you need to take a look at the range now available at Huddersfield’s Simply Lighting.

New designs are arriving all the time at this popular lighting specialist which is situated at Aspley on the main Wakefield Road out of Huddersfield.

With lighting choices for all rooms of the house and specialist outdoor lighting for the garden and pathways, there’s sure to be something that catches your eye.

Whether you’re looking for atmospheric lighting for indoors or wall, porch or sensory lighting for an outdoor area, take a look now and give your home and garden the ‘wow’ factor.

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HOME AND GARDEN BELONG ESTATE AGENTS If you’re thinking of moving house this year, then take a look at Belong Estate Agents based in Honley.

Belong, situated in the centre of Honley village, was launched by James White 12 months ago and aims to be a more modern style of estate agency with top class customer service at its very heart.

Since opening, James who has a wealth of experience in the buying and selling industry, has built up a sizeable client base and is currently working on behalf of local home owners and buyers across the Holme Valley and beyond.

James is currently offering a promotion to help raise money for the Huddersfield-based Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.

For every house valuation carried out in January and February, James will donate £10 to the hospice.

He is also currently guaranteeing to beat any other estate agent’s fee

quotation for selling a property.

So if you’re buying or selling - or looking to let or rent a property locally - get in touch with James and see what he and his experienced team can do to get your property moving in the marketplace.

Remember that Belong Estate Agents also offers a virtual viewing service and property video tours.

S W INTERIOR DESIGNS Is 2018 the year when you want to get your dream kitchen?

If so, you need to take a look at S W Interior Designs, located at Rock Works, Brockholes, for top class kitchens at affordable prices.

The showroom, which is open Monday to Saturday, always has an extensive choice of kitchens on display whether you’re looking for an ultra modern design or a more traditional style.

As a family-run business, S W Interior Designs is always

able to offer a wide product range, great attention to detail and top value kitchens all made in-house at the Brockholes base.

Many local Holme Valley families have already bought new kitchens from S W Interior Designs and are delighted with the finished product. Take a

look at the website www. swinteriordesigns.co.uk for more information and to read some of the great testimonials from delighted customers.

Make 2018 the year when you transform your kitchen.

OAK AND PINE BY DESIGN A Honley-based business is looking ahead to a bright 2018 as it extends its home services with a ‘double

Oak & Pine By Design Made to your own speciication CROSSLEY MILLS, HONLEY

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Master craftsman Daniel Fitzpatrick is already well known in the Holme Valley with his Oak and Pine By Design business which creates bespoke kitchens and furniture.

Based at Unit 3, Crossley Mills, Daniel has recently introduced a paint stripping and restoration service for doors and furniture.

Daniel says the new service has already

welcomed many local customers keen to restore and revive interior doors.

As well as restoring the woodwork, Daniel can also remove and replace door panels with glass to create a unique look for a home interior.

If you’re thinking about a new kitchen this year, Daniel is currently offering 10 per cent off the price of a complete hand made and fitted kitchen up until the end of March 2018.

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HOME AND GARDEN

Allotments can be hard work

WITH spring not too far away many people start to think about taking on an allotment, but few realise just how much hard work will be involved.

Dreams of a plentiful supply of fruit and veg, all with the ‘home grown’ hallmark may inspire people to take over a plot, but it will be hard work that will realise their dream.

For many, the hard work is one of the attractions of owning an allotment.

It can be an excellent way to get some exercise and fresh air if you are not a keep fit fanatic, and there is a reward for all your efforts too!

Spring is perhaps not the most appropriate time to take over an allotment, but if you think the first season will be well spent preparing for the future, then why not?

Before taking over any new plot, it is always a good idea to find out if there is a choice of allotments sites in your area and visit them all.

Some could be on the edge of fields or a railway line (where rabbits can be a

problem) exposed to howling winds, while others are surrounded by houses, but with the advantage of shelter.

The facilities on offer can vary from a smart club house or tea room to nothing at all, but most will have a water supply.

Once you have found a site, consider the individual plots and visit them at various times during the day.

Once you have decided on your plot, gather all the information you can about the site.

Find out where the sun rises and sets in relation to the plot and note if there are problems with trees shading the plot.

Draw the plot out roughly to scale, and mark clearly where north is.

Walk the plot and mark weed infested spots, where it is a little boggy or anything else of note and mark it on your plan.

This will help you decide where features, such as a shed, paths, main beds for crop rotation and where permanent beds for such things as soft fruit, will grow.

Most allotments are rectangular and can be easily divided into beds that run north/south so that all the plants get maximum sun.

Grass paths needs constant attention, so think of something that will help keep down the workload.

Strips of old carpet can kill the worst weeds, by depriving them of light and makes a great temporary path that is firm and clean to use.

This will however eventually rot.

Old paving slabs are perfect laid straight on the ground, or on a bed of sand and you don’t have to cement them in until you are sure that you know where you want them.

Once you have spent time setting out the basic structure, you can start digging or clearing your site, getting to know your neighbours and generally preparing to enjoy the good life.

Remember time spent preparing the site over the summer will bring rewards later.

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Check if the future of the allotment site is secure.

Look at the rules they vary from area to area a common decree forbids trees in case they shade other plots.

Is the allotment organic? if not will you be next to someone who sprays everything in sight?

What is the situation with sheds and greenhouses? Perhaps you can take over the green house or shed from a previous occupant, or share with a neighbour?

Are the neighbouring plots cultivated or covered in weeds which will scatter seed all over your allotment?

What are the watering facilities?

Are there any restrictions on what you can grow?

Are you expected to put in some hours for odd jobs to maintain the site?

Can you start with half a plot?

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