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June 2017

Insufficient staff forces Hospital’s ward to close

By Danny Richardson

A WARD at Holme Valley Memorial Hospital has closed – and it’s not clear when it will re-open.

Locala, the organisation which runs the hospital, confirmed the temporary closure of the Intermediate Care Unit – Maple Ward – which is the Holmfirth hospital’s unit for elderly and patients unable to return home.

Locala say the decision has had to be taken due to insufficient staff being available to cover the ward and ensure patient safety.

The action follows a review by Locala Community Partnerships CIC. The Review reported at the end of last year how the

ward had stopped taking new patients in order to give bosses time to train staff and improve its administration system.

It followed a CQC report in October 2016 that was recently published.

The report identifies “serious concerns” over assessing and responding to risk – including falls and venous thromboembolism risk assessments not being completed.

Locala responded to the report on its website, saying: “Unfortunately there were some areas where there were isolated instances resulting in a small number of patients not receiving the high standards of care we aspire to, and to which they have a right to expect.

“Obviously we take any issues with the delivery of our services extremely seriously and we had already begun to identify and address issues prior to the CQC inspection.

“Since the inspection seven months ago further significant improvements have been made, which the CQC has acknowledged and they are pleased with the progress we have made.”

Referring to the closure of Maple Ward – a spokesperson from Locala added: “We are extremely disappointed to have to take this decision, but it is in the best interests of the patients and staff of Maple Ward.

“Maple Ward is highly regarded by patients and their families for the high quality of care it provides, but

without sufficient experienced nursing staff on the ward we were unable to maintain the high standards of care that our patients have the right to expect.

“Across the NHS the shortage of nurses is having a significant impact, and Locala is not immune to that issue.

“We are trying to recruit skilled, experienced nursing staff right across our services, but it’s difficult.”

It’s thought that Maple Ward will remain closed until Locala is satisfied that nursing staff numbers are back to a level that ensures patient safety.

Staff have been redeployed to cover other units.

Other services which run at the hospital, which includes podiatry and neurology and dental services, are unaffected.

Holmfirth’s Fair and Funky celebrated it fifth birthday in May by carrying out a series of special challenges. Staff from the community interest company trekked from Holmfirth to the height of Holme Moss dressed in banana suits as part of its birthday celebrations. It was the third of five challenges – that also saw staff have a party, create a plastic bottle greenhouse and plant eco-friendly garden products with local school children.

Pictured are Helen Robinson and Sophie Bebb at the summit.

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Loneliness group urges people to use its services

By Olivia Taylor

A GROUP that aims to tackle loneliness in the Colne Valley are calling on people to use the services they provide.

Friend to Friend group give elderly people in the community the opportunity to build friendships and reconnect with the local area.

A spokesman for the group said: “Everyone is aware that loneliness is real problem in our modern world. It applies to all generations and levels of society, but it is particularly prevalent among the elderly, especially those who have lost their spouse and find leaving the house challenging.

“Others have lost a certain amount of their mobility and face difficulties getting about.”

Friend to Friend was established in Holmfirth in

1996 and has since expanded across the whole of the Colne Valley.

This year 10 groups of 150 local people met up with the group to take part in a range of social activities, from lunch clubs to armchair Zumba and Tai Chi. A spokesman added: “There are a number of activity groups designed to enhance and extend members’ skills and abilities, challenge stereotypes of ageing and work on specific projects with local artists, musicians and poets to create specific pieces of work.”

The charity currently have groups in Holmfirth, Meltham, Honley, Netherton and Marsden, where they promote projects with schools, crossing the generation gap.

Now the group are eager

to get more people involved both as service users and volunteers.

A spokesmen said: “The real challenge for organisations like ours is communication. We need to reach the people that can benefit from our kind of work and the volunteers who, by giving their time can enable us to continue to do so.

“We urge everyone to look out for people who could benefit from Friend to Friend and put them in touch. Also, if anyone is interested in giving a little time a couple of times a month to help run a group or provide transport, once again please get in touch.”

If you want to speak to someone from the Friend to Friend group call 01484 687773, email: friend@ friendtofriend.org.uk

Hade Edge School is the proud owner of a new defibrillator. Fundraiser Keith Hollingworth handed over the new defibrillator to head teacher Jeff Kilner last month. It can be accessed by a 999 call and is located outside the school office in the main car park.

Pictured are children Charlie, Holly, Arnav and Ruby with head teacher Jeff Kilner, fundraiser Keith Hollingworth and community defibrillator trainer John Spikings.

Couple fined after dog fell out of moving van Pupils organise volunteering fair

By Olivia Taylor

PUPILS from Holmfirth High School helped organise a volunteering fair to promote working with local charities and organisations.

Over 25 groups had stalls at the event – organised in association with the Holmfirth Community Forum, including the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Holme Valley Fair Trade and Auntie Pam’s.

Donald Cumming, assistant headteacher at Holmfirth High, said: “People who give their time freely to support the community deserve huge praise.

“The work they do enriches our communities

Holmfirth High School pupils at the volunteering fair they helped organise. the groups and how you but is often overlooked.

“We hope people do can get involved can be look at the website to find found the Community Hub out more about getting section of the Holmfirth involved.”

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A COUPLE have been fined over £2,000 in costs and victim surcharge after a dog in their care fell out of a moving vehicle.

All together Jill Crowther and Leslie Crowther pleaded guilty to two charges of operating a dog home boarding establishment without a licence, and transporting a dog in a way which is likely to cause it injury or unnecessary suffering.

The pair appeared before Huddersfield Magistrates Court on April 5. The court summons was issued to Muddy Paws Huddersfield Pet Services at an address in Moorside Road, Honley.

The case came to light

following a complaint from the owners of a dog called Marmite, who had put their beloved pet into the care of Mr and Mrs Crowther whilst away on holiday in September 2016.

Marmite had to be rescued by a passer-by after falling out of the back of a van driven by Mrs Crowther in Meltham Road, Honley.

At the time Mrs Crowther was unaware that Marmite had fallen from the van, so carried on driving.

In total, Mr and Mrs Crowther have been fined £700 and ordered to pay £1,246 costs and £70 victim surcharge, totalling £2,016.

Coun. Naheed Mather, Cabinet member for Enforcement Management, said: “Mr and Mrs Crowther

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have knowingly operated a dog home boarding business without a licence, despite the fact that they were made aware on several occasions that a licence was required for such an activity.

“The law requires anyone who operates a business of providing accommodation for other people’s dogs to hold and display a licence granted by the Local Authority.

“This includes holiday care, overnight stays or doggy day-care, whether on an individual basis or under a franchise. Pet owners looking to board their pet need to ensure the establishment is licenced as this will ensure the safety and welfare of their pet is maintained at all times.”

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Wildlife Rescue team in call to help raise funds

By Olivia Taylor

This issues Picture of the Month goes to the team at Holmfirth Turn Again Theatre for their fantastic production of the classic novel KES. The play at Holmfirth Civic Hall was set over a one-day time line with flashback scenes as opposed to the original book.

Appeal after residents threatened POLICE have issued an appeal for witnesses after two Holmfirth residents were threatened by knife and screwdriver wielding yobs in their own home.

The crime happened on Sunday April 2 at a property on Greenfield Road when the four suspects entered the property and threatened the victims before fleeing.

The suspects are described as white males, the first being 5ft 6” in height and 17-years-old wearing a dark grey Adidas hoody with the hood pulled tight around his face.

The second is believed to be around 17 or 18-yearsold, 6ft in height wearing a black waterproof jacket with the hood up round his face, and the third is reportedly 5ft 6” wearing a light grey waterproof hoody with his hood pulled up.

The final suspect is believed to be 5ft 6” and was wearing a blue waterproof coat with the hood up and wearing black tracksuit bottoms.

Detective Constable Craig Foulkes of Huddersfield CID, said: “This was a distressing incident for

the victims, but thankfully no-one was injured.

“I would like to appeal to members of the public if they have any information about this incident, or recognise the description of either of the four men to come forward to assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Huddersfield CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13170149989 or alternatively information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

THE Meltham Wildlife Rescue team is calling on generous members of the public to help them raise funds to better their services.

The rescue centre is a lifeline for a range of animals in the Holme Valley and beyond, not only providing first aid but rehabilitation too.

The facility continues to get busier with each year that passes, meaning people can often be found queueing to get in the door.

Kathy Heany, founder of Meltham Wildlife Centre, said: “We had over 500 intake last year which means a lot of people coming through our home.

“Quite often my family can be sat eating their dinners or attempting to prepare dinner and people are having to queue alongside them.”

To continue providing the best service they can the team are in need of a dedicated reception area and intensive care unit.

Kathy added: “We currently have a large garage which acts as storage space and houses a small kitchenette for washing wildlife bowls etc.

“In our vision, this space could be used as a purpose

Meltham Wildlife Centre provides rehabilitation and first aid to a wide variety of animals and birds. built reception, kitchen and incubator room to meet the needs of our ever growing rescue whilst giving us our family home back.

“Only half the garage would need to be converted to meet this.”

The wildlife centre aims to continue to provide rehabilitation and care to injured wildlife, but in order to do this they need financial help.

Kathy added: “We are a small charity which means we do not have sufficient annual income to register with the charities

commission. We run off the kind donations made by members of the public and through our fundraising event efforts.

“No one has a wage from this rescue with everything going back into the rescue itself.”

The centre’s Facebook page has over 2,500 supporters, if each person donated a pound improvement works could start promptly.

To donate or for more information, visit: https:// www.gofundme.com/ melthamwildliferescue

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Welcome to our new Councillor

Meet our new Chairman and Vice-Chairman, 2017-18

COUNCILLOR Greg Cropper was appointed Chairman 2017-18 at the Annual Council Meeting on May 15.

Councillor Cropper (pictured above, on

the right) is one of the Councillors for the Upperthong Ward and can be contacted on 07703 314313.

Our new Vice-Chairman

is Councillor Donald Firth (pictured above, on the left); he is one of the Councillors for the Fulstone Ward and can be contacted on 01484 683735.

MY name is Elena Bunbury, I am 19 years old and the new Parish Councillor for the Honley Central and East Ward.

I have always had an active interest in politics and young people in politics, so I put my money where my mouth is and decided to stand for election. I started becoming involved in politics thanks to a variety of work experience opportunities over the last five years laid on by Jason McCartney MP for which I will be eternally grateful; if I can serve the residents of my ward as well as he has served his constituency I will be immensely proud.

A constituency based politician like Jason is what I will always aim to be.

I live in Scholes; however, I work for Choices Homecare providing care to residents all over Kirklees, including Honley. I studied

at Hade Edge J&I, Holmfirth High School, Greenhead College, and I am now in my final year at UCLan studying Adventure Sports Coaching where I am the president of the School of Sport. I love to rock climb, go to the gym, walk my dogs and I also participate in online competitive PS4 gaming.

One of my aims on the Council is to enable more communication between residents and councillors, so we can find out how we can help you, and you can contact us in the most convenient way possible! One thing that I am passionate about is involving young people in politics, so this is something I am hoping to increase, as young people are affected by the decisions made, so they should play an active role.

I also want to ensure future children have the same opportunities I had in

the form of activities such as sport clubs, guides, cadets, Hope Bank Works Music and safe spaces to read, learn and have a creative outlet such as Honley Library, which I will be taking an active role in to ensure its future.

People have expressed concern about my age; however, I aim to prove that age and experience are not linked, I have taken part in at least five political elections, all of which involved canvassing and speaking to residents about the issues which affect them, which is something I want to continue doing.

I will work tirelessly to support my residents and be active within the Council.

The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group wants to hear what Valley residents think about where they live to make sure that the Plan represents their priorities and aspirations.

To give your views and tell us what matters most to you, please spend a few minutes by answering our short questionnaire. Ideally, we’d like you to complete it online, via the Parish Council’s website – www.holmevalleparishcouncil.gov.uk/np. However, printed copies will also be available at the drop-in sessions being held throughout the Valley (details of which are also on the Council’s website) and can be picked up at either Holmfirth or Honley Libraries, or from the Clerk. The questionnaire can be completed until July 14 and results will be published in early autumn.

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Carl making quirky ornaments out of dumped old bricks

By Olivia Taylor A LOCAL man is doing his bit to combat fly-tipping by turning dumped old bricks into quirky ornaments.

Carl Hewitt, 25, of New Mill takes old bricks he finds scattered across Holme Valley and Yorkshire and gives them a new lease of life, painting them up and selling them. The bricks can be used as both indoor or outdoor ornaments or even door stops.

He said: “I just don’t understand why people dump things where they’re not meant to be dumped, there’s a place they can go and dump their stuff.”

Carl came up with the idea of painting old bricks after he was doing some home improvement works on his patio.

He said: “Originally I’m from Hoyland in Barnsley, and I was doing out the patio and I found a brick that said Hoyland on it. I’d got some spare paint lying around so I decided to paint it up. I’ve still got the brick now, it’s like an ornament.”

Since then it’s spiralled, with Carl constantly keeping his eyes peeled while he’s out and about for bricks.

He said: “Now everywhere I go, I’m always on brick watch. The bricks are from the late 1800s or the very early 1900s.

“It’s nice for us to paint them up and give them

Ian Butcher, director of Butcher Residential, is pictured presenting a cheque to Sean and Luke of Denby Dale District Lions for their annual Scarecrow Festival.

Award-winning choir to perform in Holmfirth for the first time

By Olivia Taylor

Carl Hewitt’s creations can be used as both indoor or outdoor ornaments or door stops. famous singer Sophie Ellisanother lease of life.”

Bextor buying one when she Although Carl can often came to Huddersfield. be found with a paint brush He said: “I was very in his hand he works in the excited when she bought a corporate travel industry. brick, she released her music He said: “I’m not a when I first started listening particularly crafty person, I to music.” did technology at school but Carl’s bricks can be bought that’s as far as it goes really, on his Instagram page @ it all started as a hobby.”

HHBricks or in the Vintage It’s not just local people Rooms, Holmfirth. that like Carl’s bricks, with

The renovated Honley cricket pavilion.

Pavilion’s renovation complete

By Danny Richardson

IT’S been a long innings – but after five years, work to renovate Honley cricket pavilion is finally complete.

The project started in May 2012 when the club, together with the Honley Cricket Ground Trustees, formed a Facilities Development Group to both save the old wooden pavilion – built in 1893 – and to create newbuild changing facilities to meet modern standards.

A funding target of £285,000 was achieved

last year after both Sport England and the English Cricket Board pledged their support to the project, alongside donations from locals.

Work swiftly began – and since then, the pavilion has since been re-roofed and the ground floor gutted to provide new toilets and other facilities to complement the refurbished bar and tea room. Alongside the pavilion, new single-storey changing rooms have been built.

The two buildings are now connected by an elevated

terrace which will provide a viewing platform on match days.

Aside from the cricket club, the new facility will be used by Honley Senior Football Club, Honley Junior Football Club and Holmfirth Harriers. Other local groups will also have access to the facility.

To celebrate completion there will be an official opening on Saturday July 9 at 1pm. For more information on the project and the event, visit www. honleypavilion.com

AN award-winning choir will be performing for the very first time in Holmfirth as guests of the Holme Valley Singers.

The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir has been established for 92 years and has won competitions and accolades at venues across Yorkshire, the UK and in Europe.

The Holme Valley Singers regularly perform with other choirs. In 2015 they welcomed the Coro

D’Alaleona from Italy and played to a sell-out audience at the Holmfirth Civic Hall.

This year they hope their concert will also support the local initiative to keep the Civic Hall open.

Chairman of Holme Valley Singers, David Brown, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to perform with this renowned Male Voice Choir.

“The Phil only do one joint concert each year, and this year they chose The Holme Valley Singers over a number of other choirs.

“Both choirs always aim to make their concerts a social as well as a musical treat, we hope people will come along and join us for a fantastic evening.”

This joint Summer Concert is on Saturday July 15 at Holmfirth Civic Hall, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8 for adults and £5 for under 16s.

A bar will be provided by The Nook.

Tickets can be purchased from the Holmfirth Tourist Office within Holmfirth Library, or telephone 07464 361858.

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Plan to tackle hate crime after Police reveal increase in cases

A Motown legend is set to bring crowds of music lovers to Holmfirth Picturedrome.

Martha Reeves will come to the Holme Valley to perform her best hits, from Nowhere to Run, My Baby Loves Me and the pop anthem Jimmy Mack. Martha is accompanied by her sister Vandellas: Lois Reeves, who joined the group in 1967 and Delphine, a member since 1980.

Martha will take to the stage at Holmfirth Picturedrome on Friday June 16.

A NEW plan to tackle hate crime across the Holme Valley and Kirklees as a whole has been launched after a claim by police that there has been an increase in the crime over the last few years.

Kirklees Council has said it will work with the police, Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing, health services and local communities to put the strategy into action.

Priorities include having a service that is victim focussed and protects everyone equally, preventing hate crime, supporting victims of hate crime, effective action against perpetrators and improving community engagement and confidence.

West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson, marked the launch of the Kirklees Hate Crime Strategy 2017-2020 by signing the Hate Crime Charter at an event at the Brian Jackson Centre in Huddersfield.

He was joined by Coun. Masood Ahmed, Kirklees Council Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion and Schools, and Chief Superintendent Steven Cotter from West Yorkshire Police.

Coun. Ahmed said: “Tackling hate crime is a key priority for Kirklees Council. Nobody should have to live with its consequences and, along with our partners, we are committed to the clear message that it won’t be tolerated.

“Hate crimes can relate to race, religion, disability or sexual orientation. None are acceptable in any way.”

“Challenging the attitudes behind hate crime and celebrating diversity emphasise that there is a zero tolerance approach to such views and behaviours.

“Hate crimes can relate to race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

None are acceptable in any way.

“This new strategy aims to help us all in resolving issues and tensions, especially community tensions, before they manifest into hate

crimes.”

Chief Superintendent Steve Cotter, said: “West Yorkshire Police continues to highlight the need for victims or witnesses to report hate crime to the police whether a crime has been committed or not.

“The reporting of hate crime has increased nationally in the past few years and this is due to a greater public awareness of hate crime and changes in recording and reporting practices.

“Hate fuelled behaviour has no place in our communities and we all have a part to play in challenging it. It is vital that people have the confidence to come forward and tell us if they have either been a victim of, or witnessed, such behaviour. We take every report extremely seriously and will investigate thoroughly, putting support in place for the victim and ensuring that appropriate action is taken.

“The police play a key enforcement role within the Kirklees Hate Crime Strategic Group which has a collective agenda to raise awareness of what hate crime is, how it can be reported and what support is available for our communities.”

Woodhead Road and Modd Lane, which are also in the process of getting cleaned.”

Tools were supplied on the day from Natural Kirklees Tool Share Scheme. The Holmepride organisation was born in February by local people who want to make

Holmfirth and the Holme Valley a great place for locals and visitors alike.

Holmepride volunteers are named ‘Tigers’ after the famous Holmfirth Tiger Fenella.

Tigers to date have removed debris from Holme River, cleaned countless road signs,

various regular litter picks, painted the rubbish bins in Holmside Gardens, removed 500+ cable ties from lamp posts around Holme Valley and installed two dog poo bins at The Sands.

Win added: “If you know of an area that

could benefit from a good tidy, litter pick, river clean-up, let us know on the Holmepride Facebook page.” n If you’re a volunteer for a local organisation and you’d like to raise awareness of what you do, get in touch: news@ holmevalleyreview.co.uk

Festival chair calls for help Holmepride holds street wall clean-up

By Danny Richardson

THE CHAIRMAN of the popular Holmfirth Festival of Folk has warned that it may not take place next year without more help from local businesses.

Alex Bywaters says that despite the success of this year’s event, more volunteers are needed for next year to ensure it runs smoothly.

He said: “Thank you so much to everyone who supported us, the committee, the stewards, the venues, the artists, the schools concert, ukuleles, the buskers, Kerry Sykes, stall holders and of course, the people of the Holme Valley. It was another wonderful festival because of you.

“I am making plans already for next year, however, without assistance and support, it will be difficult. In due course, the date of the open meeting will be agreed and announced so that we, as a town, can feed into how this festival can progress and assure its future.

“There has been a lot of rhetoric on how/ if/when businesses support the festival. This is healthy, but needs to be based on truth and an understanding that we need more than words if we want to continue staging a festival in Holmfirth.

“Hopefully, those who have recently denied their lack of support (despite the evidence to the contrary in programme adverts) will come forward with actions and money, to help next year’s festival.”

By Olivia Taylor A STREET wall cleanup recently took place thanks to an organisation that aims to make the Holme Valley a better place to live.

The event took place last month, and was attended by representatives from ‘Holmepride’ and five Co-op members of staff.

Co-op store manager Craig Hemingway was delighted to get involved with a Co-op team in a local community project.

Ivy and brambles were removed from the wall between Modd Lane and Catch Fish Restaurant on Woodhead Road.

Win Harrison, from Holmepride, said: “Numerous comments of praise and thanks were received (over the four hours spent) from passers by and the public footpath steps between

Remember a loved one by planting a tree for them

Celebration

WOODS are special; ever growing, ever beautiful, full of life and wonder.

Amongst trees we can find peace, solace and comfort for the soul.

So what better way to remember a loved one than by planting a tree for them?

The RSPB’s Celebration Wood is truly wonderful, with glorious views across the Dove Stone valley.

It’s the perfect place to spend a while with precious memories of a loved one.

Choose from a range of lovely native trees, and you’ll be helping wildlife at Dove Stone far into the future.

You will be supporting the RSPB’s vital wider work to give nature a home too.

The experienced team will do all they can to make planting day as special and personal as possible, helping you choose what is right for you, and supporting you all the way through.

If you wish, ashes may be buried beneath your tree.

Wildflowers such as dainty harebells and cowslips will be planted around it; a living, growing tribute.

What better way to remember someone special than in the ever-growing beauty of a woodland?

For further information please contact Lisa Crossland, Smithy Yard, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AQ. Telephone 01457 819880 or email lisa.crossland@rspb. org.uk

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Honley Library may be forced to close due to budget cuts by Kirklees Council.

Budget cut could force Honley Library to close

By Danny Richardson THE FRIENDS of Honley Library have issued a desperate plea for help after it was revealed the library’s services budget will be cut by over 44 per cent next year – meaning it could close.

Chairman of the group Joe Hodgson says that Kirklees Council will cut the library’s services budget in April 2018.

It currently has just one paid member of staff supported by volunteers.

But Mr Hodgson says the cuts could mean the loss of more than 50 staff across the library service and see all small libraries run fully by volunteers.

He said without volunteers

libraries would close – and appealed for more volunteers to come forward.

“The aim of FOHL has always been to keep the library open and to provide what Honley wants and needs in a library,” said Mr Hodgson.

“We already put on a wide range of events, promote the library and fundraise to improve its amenities. Now we need more people to help prepare for what lies ahead.

“That includes the possibility of the group taking over the running of the library. FOHL has expressed an interest in taking the job on through Community Asset Transfer.

“To do that we need the

support of the community.

“We already have a good team of volunteers but are looking to broaden our skill set.

“We need people with experience in managing property or a background in finance, accountancy and legal issues.

“We will recruit a Management Group or Board of Trustees and probably become a charity.

“If you have ideas about what other activities you want from the library we would welcome suggestions.

“And if you would like to get involved or make any comment, come along to the next meeting about the future of the library.”

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SUPERMARKET giant Aldi has unveiled plans for a new food store that is set to create 40 jobs in the Holme Valley.

Aldi is set to submit an application to Kirklees Council for the store on the site of the former Kastix clothing business at Huddersfield Road, Thongsbridge.

The work will include demolishing a former drill hall which was used as offices.

Locals welcomed the news at a public meeting last month – although concerns have been raised about access.

However, residents were given feedback forms to raise any issues and Aldi bosses have promised to keep them informed of any developments.

A spokesman for Aldi said: “We’ve received hundreds of responses since our public consultation event earlier this month and many people have told us that the store is a great idea.

“Many of the comments have focused on the economic benefits an Aldi could bring to Thongsbridge, while others said they would welcome an alternative place to do their weekly shop.

“We believe an Aldi on Huddersfield Road would

provide customers with a wide range of food and non-food products, as well as creating around 40 jobs for members of the local community, delivering a significant boost to the local economy.

“We are currently preparing a planning application, which we hope to submit before the end of the month and will continue to keep the local community updated as our application moves forward.” n Would you welcome a new Aldi supermarket in Thongsbridge? Let us know your thoughts by emailing news@holmevalleyreview. co.uk

Head to help Helme school

By Danny Richardson A MELTHAM headteacher has been drafted in to help a struggling school after it received a damning Ofsted report.

Alex Beaumont, currently head at Meltham CE Primary, has taken over as interim headteacher at Helme CE Junior and Infant School from the first day of summer term.

His appointment follows an Ofsted report this year which rated the Helme school “inadequate” and was critical of its leadership for being ineffective in halting a decline in standards and progress.

Helme School had

previously been rated “good” overall.

In a letter to Meltham parents, Mr Beaumont said it was likely he would stay at Helme School until Christmas this year, adding: “I do not intend to apply for the headship at Helme School so I will be back!”

Phil Gibbins has taken over as acting headteacher at Meltham and a supply teacher will take Mr Gibbins’ class.

Mr Beaumont acknowledged the changes would be “unsettling for parents” but said Meltham had a “fantastic team.”

A Kirklees Council Spokesperson said: “The appointment of Mr

Beaumont is for an interim period whilst the Governing Body at Helme undergo a recruitment process for a permanent headteacher.

This will begin directly after Easter.

“Mr Beaumont is a very experienced head with a good knowledge of the local area and this interim arrangement has full support from the local authority, the Diocese and the Governing Bodies of both Helme and Meltham CE(VC) Primary School.

“Meltham will also continue to have strong leadership and the parents at both schools have been kept fully up to date about these temporary changes.”

Jodie Wielgus, Sarah Ward, Rachel Straughan, Adam Cockroft, Kirsty Jackson, Natalie Lang and Suresh Nadkarni.

Ramsdens bolsters associates’ team LEADING law firm Ramsdens Solicitors has announced associate promotions across its corporate, commercial property, private client, family and conveyancing teams.

Jodie Wielgus, a wills, probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney specialist, has been promoted to the position of associate within Ramsdens Private Client department.

Also promoted to the position of associate is corporate law expert Adam Cockroft and Rachel

Straughan and Suresh Nadkarni both from Ramsdens Residential Conveyancing team.

Meanwhile Natalie Lang from Ramsdens Court of Protection team, Sarah Ward from the Family team and Kirsty Jackson from the Commercial Property team were all promoted to Senior Associates.

Paul Joyce, Managing Partner at Ramsdens, said: “I am delighted to announce these promotions.

“I am particularly proud that those promoted have been with Ramsdens

for a large part of their professional careers.

Recognising the talent we have at Ramsdens and giving people the chance to develop their careers is key to the firms continued growth and development.”

Also promoted is Jonathan Cornes to Director of Risk and Compliance.

Ramsdens Solicitors has 25 partners and employs 250 people across 12 offices in West Yorkshire. Most recently, Ramsdens were finalists in the Solicitors Journal Awards 2017, Law Firm of the Year category.

School raises £6,000 for new laptops for pupils

By Olivia Taylor

A LOCAL primary school has raised over £6,000 so children can benefit from new laptops.

Students from Helme Primary School, Helme Lane, Meltham have been using old laptops because vandalism has been eating into the schools budget.

Lisa Green, who has two children in year three and year one, decided to launch the ‘One Big Ask’ campaign, giving locals the opportunity to donate to the cause.

She said: “The initial

start of this was about trying to raise money for new laptops. The ones that we have at the minute are a bit old and beaten up.”

The children at the school use computers and technology on a regular basis in core subjects like maths and English, as well as learning more advanced skills like computer coding.

Lisa added: “Technology is such a big part of learning now that it really is essential to have good laptops. The children learn so much on computers.”

Vandalism and theft has been problematic at the primary school, meaning funds that could’ve been used to benefit students’ education had to be used to repair and replace things in the school.

Lisa added: “We recently had £600 worth of hockey equipment stolen.

“The children actually won the equipment so that was particularly heartbreaking.”

Lisa started the online petition in March to raise £6,000. In less than three months the petition had

beaten her target, with a range of local people donating.

Local businesses Valli Opticians and Colne Valley Chiropractic also pledged to the cause, along with MP Jason McCartney Lisa said: “We’re a school of only 140 kids so that’s why its a big ask. I didn’t expect it to take off as well as it has done, it’s shocked me!”

If you’d like to make a donation visit the online Just Giving page https:// www.justgiving.com/fundraising/1BigAskForHelme

Toxic capsules taken from farm POLICE have appealed for information after highly toxic capsules were taken in a burglary from a farm in Holmfirth.

The incident occurred in the early hours of May 10, when offenders forced entry into an outbuilding on Cliff Road.

Capsules of phosphine were taken from a secure metal safe in the burglary. The capsules are highly toxic, particularly if they come into contact with water, and are typically used in vermin control.

A quad bike was also stolen in the incident.

PC Jayne Robertson, of Kirklees Police, said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone

who has any information on this theft or those involved, to please get in contact with police.

“The capsules have gone missing in a silver container, with a red sticker on the front, labelled Talunex.

“We would urge anyone who

knows where these capsules are or finds the container of capsules, not to handle them or dispose of them, but to contact police.

“I would also urge anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area prior to this incident to also get in touch.”

Anyone who believes they may have come into contact with phosphine they should seek medical advice as symptoms of exposure are not always immediately apparent.

Anyone who has any information on the whereabouts of the capsules or has any information relating to the theft, should contact Kirklees Police on 101, quoting crime reference 13170209791.

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£2m housing project providing affordable homes completed

By Danny Richardson

A HOUSING project worth £2m has been completed in Upperthong and will provide 15 affordable homes.

The Conroy Brook scheme on Upperthong Lane has been developed in partnership with social housing developer QSH, Kirklees Council and Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing.

The 15 rent-to-buy homes were officially opened by Coun. Naheed Mather, Kirklees Council Cabinet Member and portfolio holder for housing.

She said: “The Upperthong development will provide much needed affordable homes for local people. It will enable people who dream of buying a home but perhaps need support to build a deposit and credit history to make those next steps to owning their own

Home named in region’s top 20 A LOCAL care home is celebrating after being named as one of the top 20 in the region.

Park Riding Residential, in Holmfirth, has scooped a ‘Top 20’ award after being named in the top 20 care homes in Yorkshire and Humberside by the UK’s leading care homes review site, carehome.co.uk Care homes were scored out of 10 by respondents, with an overall rating being accompanied by those for nutrition, staff, value for money, facilities, and whether residents are treated with dignity.

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Supporters celebrate historic play-off win

By Olivia Taylor FOOTBALL fans from across the Valley made the trip to Wembley to witness Huddersfield Town win the Championship play-off final.

The Terriers won a place in the Premier League when they beat Reading 4-3 on penalties, with goalkeeper Danny Ward being hailed the hero of the match.

Amongst the fans were the team from Holme Valley-based business Yorkshire Drizzle, with one lucky employee, Graham Jackson, holding the trophy.

Legendary actor and

Huddersfield Town fan Sir Patrick Stewart called the match the ‘most important game in over 100 years.’

The Mayor of Kirklees, Coun. Christine Iredale, added: “This is a fantastic achievement for the football team and a brilliant opportunity for Huddersfield too and, as Mayor of Kirklees, I couldn’t be prouder.

“Being home to Yorkshire’s only Premier League football club will well and truly put Huddersfield on the map.”

Thousands of fans filled St George’s Square in the town to celebrate the club’s success.

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homes in an area in which they choose to live.”

The properties include eight two bedroom homes and seven three bedroom cottages.

Under the innovative QSH rent-to-buy scheme tenants will pay rents which are affordable.

Tenants also have the opportunity to buy their properties between the first and fifth year of living in their new home, with half of the tenant’s rental payments put towards the deposit they need to secure a mortgage to buy their home up to a maximum of 10 per cent. Priority has been given to local first-time buyers who have to meet a strict series of criteria.

Work is now set to begin on the second phase of the site, which will see Conroy Brook build 12 four bedroom detached homes for private sale.

reviews between July 2015 and March 2017, carehome.co.uk calculated each home’s overall score by combining the number of reviews, the average of each of the ratings and the size of the care home.

Davina Ludlow, director of carehome.co.uk said: “We feel the best people to rate a care home are the residents and their families and friends.

“Their reviews reveal that many care homes are warm and happy places to live, where staff go that extra mile to ensure residents have a good quality of life and feel cared for.”

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Repairs taking place on historic Honley church

By Danny Richardson

Holmfirth Town Community Junior Football Club have completed another successful season in the Huddersfield Junior Football league. With grants from Aviva, the Mark Dobson Fund and the FA, all teams will continue developing their game. Club chairman Andrew Watson commented that the club, founded in 2010, is looking forward to continued progression next season.

Players Felix Wheeler and Sam Brentley are pictured with chairman Andrew receiving the Aviva Award.

Police make appeal for witnesses POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Holmfirth.

The incident happened between 1am and 2am on Sunday April 23, outside the Shoulder of Mutton pub on Dunford Road.

The victim, a 30-year-old man, had been in the pub several hours. As he was stood alone outside he was approached from behind and punched twice, causing him to fall in to a wall before hitting the ground.

He was treated in hospital for serious injuries.

Officers are appealing for

anyone who may have been in or around the pub during the evening, or who may have seen the incident itself, or who has any information to come forward.

Information can be passed to DC Riley at Kirklees CID by calling 101 and quoting 13170183427.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. n Police are also appealing for witnesses after a serious accident on Huddersfield Road that left a man in hospital.

The collision occurred at around 11.35pm on May 30 at the junction with Meltham Mills Road, when a white Suzuki GSXR motorbike collided with a wall. The rider, a man in his 30s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who saw the motorbike driving in the area prior to the collision to get in touch with police.

Anyone with information should contact the Safer Roads Team on 101, quoting reference 13170242569.

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REPAIRS to the historic St Mary’s church in Honley are taking place this summer – and church goers have urged locals to help complete them.

The church is a grade 11 listed building at the heart of the conservation area of Honley village – and was first built in 1843.

It is used regularly by the two local schools in the village and by music groups including the Honley Male Voice Choir, Honley Ladies Choir and the Honley Yorkshire Traction Band.

Back in 2015, volunteers say it became apparent that the church’s roof and tower needed urgent repair.

An application was made to the Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund and in June 2016 – and the church was awarded £79,800 so work could start.

Scaffolding was then erected at the end of April this year, and will remain in place for 18 weeks.

However, a further inspection revealed the church’s iconic clock has developed mechanical problems, leaving it in need of restoration.

Pam Kelly, member of the church’s development team,

Scaffolding surrounds the tower at St Mary’s church in Honley.

said: “We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to carry out this work while we have the scaffolding on site.

“We are continuing to try to raise additional funds and this is why we have decided to appeal to the generosity of local people to help us repair and restore the clock which is Honley’s most famous land mark. The tower clock has graced the village of Honley for 132 years, and we have a one off opportunity to make our clock fit for the next 100

years.

“This is why we are asking everyone in the village to support this appeal.

“We need to raise £6,500 in the next three months. This will mean that we will be able to complete all the work required on the clock.”

Donations can be made on JustGiving by searching ‘St Mary’s Honley Clock Appeal’ – or by donating at Honley Pet and Hardware Shop, Taylors Food Store or Zebra Jewellery.

Top class healthcare provider working with private clients and recruiting dedicated staff IF YOU’RE searching for privately funded top class care provision for a loved one, then take a look at Routes Healthcare, a nurse led, specialist, complex and domiciliary care provider.

The specialist business, which provides a service across the North of England has recently established a branch within the Kirklees area and already has a network of highly experienced health professionals providing care across the Holme Valley and Huddersfield.

Alan Sutton, branch manager, said: “All our staff are experienced, qualified, fully DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checked and are able to provide the full compliment of care services from simple companionship to full 24-hour care. We look after mostly older people, usually in their own homes, but also children and adults.

“We can even offer companionship, days out and shopping trips to men and women in local residential homes to get them out and about in the local community and give them plenty of motivation and purpose on a weekly basis.’’

Routes Healthcare is currently looking to provide care, support and companionship for more private clients and is also looking to recruit more healthcare assistants and support workers in the Holme Valley area.

Alan was presented with a certificate earlier this year from the former Mayor of Kirklees Coun. Jim Dodds which recognised Routes Healthcare’s moves towards `working to become dementia friendly’.

He said: “Care services are having to grow all the time to cater for the increasing number of elderly people in our society.

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“Our dementia services are also growing and we will work with clients and their families to ensure we have the correct package of care in place. We have a team of highly trained staff who are used to supporting people living with dementia.’’

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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

Having recently read your article in the Holme Valley Review I was reminded of two vases we have.

My husband was gifted the two vases by an aunt who is now deceased.

She did not pass on any history or information but intimated they may have some value.

They do not have any markings.

They are quite pretty and I wondered if you had any information about them.

I would be grateful for any response.

Many thanks Thank you for your email.

These vases are very typical of the glass produced in the late Victorian times.

Most of these vases had

decorative work done by hand and in my opinion their value is highly underrated for the skill involved.

They are not popular in today’s market and would

probably sell for under £50 for the pair.

They are definitely worth holding onto, with the hope that the prices will rise in the near future.

How much is this worth?

A Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase, bears Qianlong reign mark, six character seal mark, 20cm high.

Last edition’s quiz – The Lalique sold for £140,000.

Dear Gary, I found this train in our pedal train in our garage when clearing out recently.

Does it have any saleable value as I would be reluctant to throw it out.

Thanks, Lisa Dear Lisa,

You have evoked some great childhood memories for me! I used to have the same wooden and metal pedal train when I was a boy. It is a 1950s Leeway Flyer child’s train.

They certainly don’t make toys like this anymore! If this came up for sale in our toy auction, I would expect it to sell between £150 and £180.

Wish it was mine!

Hi Gary I wonder if these coins are worth anything. They look to be made of brass.

I discovered them in my dad’s drawer.

Angela Dear Angela, I have great news for you!

These are medals of J F Kennedy and they are not brass but made of gold.

They are a set of three gold medallions in a presentation box struck in 1963, and are extremely collectable. I have seen one coin website asking as much as £5000 + VAT for the set. They are obviously unable to sell them as they are still available, but realistically if these were to be entered into one of worldwide specialist medal and coin auctions, we would put an estimate of £3000 – £4000 on them, subject to condition.

Hi Gary I have inherited a watch and wondered if you could tell me anything about it and its value I think it is a hunter watch Thank you in advance Maureen Dear Maureen, Thank you for contacting me.

Your watch is known as an open faced pocket watch and you can see the time by looking at it.

A hunter watch would have a cover on the front and you would have had to open the cover to see the time.

Although this seems more of a hassle to tell the time, a hunter watch is worth far more because of the gold content.

I do not know what carat gold your watch is but it is worth about 180-200 if 9ct and £350-450 if 18ct.

We sold a full hunter pocket watch recently for over £1,000.

Dear Mr Don, Could you tell me anything about this chair?

It belonged to my grandfather and he was very fond of it. Is it worth anything?

Thank you, Pat Dear Pat, Your grandfather’s chair is known as a Windsor chair. It is not known exactly when these chairs were first made, but as early as the 16th century, wheelwrights started making rounded spindles on chairs.

The first chairs made with the characteristic bow were shipped to London from the market town of Windsor, Berkshire in 1724, and this style of chair thus became known as a Windsor chair.

There were many diverse styles of Windsor chairs made, in different types of wood and with different legs and stretchers. The most valuable ones are those made of yew with crinoline shaped stretchers.

Your chair appears to be made in Victorian times and should be worth in the region of £120 – 150.

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A fun day out for the family THE popular Honley Agricultural Show is back on Saturday June 10 at the beautiful Farnley Tyas showground.

Gates open at 8.30am and we have a full day’s great entertainment arranged for everyone this year in addition to all the usual animals and exhibitions.

One highlight we think visitors will enjoy is The Grand Parade, back by popular demand at 4pm in the main ring The Champions and Reserve Champions will parade, as a finale to the show, to give everyone the chance to see the best of the best.

The Parade will be led by the fantastic shire horses from Robinson’s Brewery invited by Moorhouse Haulage, who sponsor our Heavy Horse section.

Photo credit: Laura Cronin All our fantastic local sponsors have excelled themselves this year.

Bailey Smailes have sponsored the Grand Parade itself, Longley Farm are delighted to see the return of this great tradition along with more dairy cattle and our newest

sponsor, Applegates Estate Agency, reason for becoming a sponsor goes back to when their MD

Amy Wray competed in the show as a novice horse jumper!

There’s also a host of other attractions around the field to keep everyone entertained all day: n Fun dog show with the Springers Dog Club. n Meet the animals – birds of prey, ferrets and alpacas. n Punch and Judy. n Army assault course. n Children’s activities – trampolines, donkey rides, face painting, climbing wall, quad bikes, bouncy castles, inflatable slides.

We will also have a very unusual guest creature called Plucky the Chicken.

The crowds should look out for this firsttime visitor to Honley Show walking round the showground – he can’t be missed!

He’s unmissable!

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‘A Team’ themed stand will have summer fun

ARROW Self Drive is a family run business with local values.

This year Arrow Self Drive’s stand at Honley Show is going to be full of summer fun for everyone!

There will be a large stand in photography cut out board themed on the ‘A Team’ for families to take their photos in free of charge for anyone who visits the stand, it’s a lot of fun and the photos will give you a great memory to add to the family album.

If you post your photos on the Arrow Self Drive social media pages, you will be entered into a competition to win a VIP Family Day Out for four people to be taken at your leisure.

Skip the queues and lunch included! (terms and conditions can be found on the arrowselfdrive.com the company website) In addition you can get your hands on an ‘Arrow A Team themed’ baseball cap for a small donation with proceeds going to Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.

You can win a Yorkshire Hamper in Arrow’s business card draw, and don’t worry if you haven’t got your card with you as you can always

write your details down to enter the competition.

There will of course be lots of information on vehicle hire both for general

daily hire and business fleet contract hire, plus goody bags so bob along and visit Arrow Self Drive, No 1 in Yorkshire for Vehicle Hire.

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About the prestigious Honley Show HONLEY Show is one of the most prestigious, well attended and well respected rural shows in the county.

Traditional but always surprising there’s something new every year to help make it a great day out for kids and adults alike.

The Show’s Farnley Tyas

showground remains one of the region’s best venues to showcase a stunning range of activities, agricultural events, stands and displays.

How to get there We’re only 15 minutes from Huddersfield, 30 minutes from Wakefield and within

easy reach from Leeds, Manchester and other major cities in the region.

Cars – free parking To find the show field, navigate to Farnley Tyas, HD4 6UW and follow the road signs.

Signs closer to the

showfield will direct you to one of the car parks.

Free bus service Use the free bus service from Honley village.

The buses will leave from Moor Bottom, opposite Trinity Church, from 9am on Show day. They run about

every 20-30 minutes.

The last bus will leave the show site by 6pm prompt.

Main Ring events 10am – Power Hoopers 10.30am – Birds of Prey 11.15am – Clown Bluey 12pm – Axe throwing 12.30pm – Town Crier

1pm – Clown Bluey 1.30pm – Birds of Prey 2.15pm – Power Hoopers 2.30pm – Beagles and Hounds 3pm – Tractor Parade 4pm – Grand Parade We love well behaved dogs on leads – please bring them along.

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Tickets are available online at http://www.honleyshow.co.uk/product/show-ticket/ or in shops around Holmfirth and Honley.

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Preparations under way for Artweek ...

PREPARATIONS are well under way to deliver another year of Holmfirth Artweek – one of the Holme Valley’s major events.

There is a huge pool of talent in our Valley and the majority of the artists and craftspeople exhibiting their work are from the local area but, each year, visitors come from all over the region, and beyond, to browse and buy.

Born in 1967, this will be the 51st Holmfirth Artweek brought to you by our committed volunteers, who dedicate a great deal of time and energy to deliver such a captivating event year after year.

With this hard work and dedication in mind, it is fitting that the Macmillan Holmfirth Committee has been presented with one of the charity’s highest accolades – the 2017 UK Committee Award.

The Committee Award recognises a group of people that have made a special impact on their community and made their time matter by raising money and awareness of Macmillan Cancer Support, which funds vital cancer services across the UK.

Exhibition The exhibition in the Civic Hall is one of the biggest open exhibitions in the country, this year featuring more than 2,000 artworks by over 400 professional and amateur artists.

As Artweek is a charity fundraising event all work exhibited is for sale.

A commission of 20 per cent is paid by artists on all sales made in the Exhibition, Market & Fringe.

All proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support, and each year between £30,000 and £40,000 is raised for this important charity which touches so many lives.

Admission to the Exhibition is just £2 and your ticket can be used for repeat visits throughout the week (you may find that just one visit is not enough to admire everything on display).

In addition to the main Exhibition don’t forgot to visit the Market on the upper stage of the Civic Hall where items can be bought over the counter (exhibition purchases remain on display until the end of the week).

On the downstairs stage there will be a full programme of artists and

artisans demonstrating the work throughout the exhibition.

A full timetable of demonstrations will be on display during the week.

Exhibition opening times: Sunday July 2 – 10am to 5pm.

July 3 to July 7 – 10am to 9pm.

Saturday July 8 – 10am to 5pm (the market will close at 4pm).

Featured artist Our featured artist this year is Barnsley based, Sarah Stoker.

Sarah’s work will fill the Upper Gallery of the Civic Hall. While the exhibition is on, Sarah will spend part of every day working in the gallery upstairs.

Sarah is well known from previous Artweek exhibitions for her ceramic and painted work. n For the latest information visit the Artweek website www. holmfirthartweek.org.uk or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Artweek is run by volunteers – if you would like to help please get in touch.

Land worked ahead of turnips being sown WE have spent much of May working our land.

All our grassland which is growing for silage has been raked (or harrowed) to remove the dead grass and moss.

The fields are then rolled to push any small stones back into the soil.

This will help prevent the mowers and balers being damaged at silage time. Our turnip seed has arrived and will be sown in the next few days.

All our ewes have finished lambing and the lambs have been vaccinated with Ovivac-P and sprayed against blow fly. Ovivac-P provides protection against a range of Clostiridial diseases including pulpy kidney, braxy, blackleg and tetanus.

These are fatal in lambs and can kill within hours of the first symptoms developing.

Drinking their mother’s colostrum will protect new born lambs but as the lambs grow we vaccinate them so they build their own

immunity. Blow fly strike occurs in summer when adult greenbottle flies lay their eggs on the sheep.

As the maggots hatch and feed they can damage the sheep’s skin causing wounds which attract further blow fly strikes. Fly spray is given to deter the flies from laying their eggs.

Our second wedding of the year was hosted in May and again the sun came out.

There was a hiccup early in the day when the wind flattened the gala tent and a second marquee had to be erected in a hurry.

Many thanks to the members of Holme Valley Scouts and Holme Valley Mountain Rescue who turned out to help and congratulations to the happy couple, Owen and Jess.

Holme Valley Scout troop were also at the farm in May, one evening with White Wolf bushcraft and survival school learning archery and shooting then a second night pork pie making.

If you fancy having a go at pork pie making have a look at our website www. coddysfarm.co.uk for upcoming experience days.

New organisers and venue for Tractor Run

THE long-established Pennine Tractor Road Run has a new organising committee and a new venue – Hade Edge Football Club.

It will take place on Saturday June 18, supported

by Shaun Heap of Heaps Turkey Farm and John Dalton of Hade Edge Football Club in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support and Martin House Hospice.

The run will take a circular

route starting at 10.30am at Hade Edge football club with a half way break at the Wills O Nats pub, Meltham, returning back to the football club in the afternoon for food and refreshments from 2.30pm.

West Yorkshire Advanced Motor Cyclists will manage the route.

Supporters are welcome to see the tractors off and welcome their return and

there will be stalls, displays and refreshments at the football field during the afternoon.

A great day out for all the family, especially the Dads on Fathers Day. Invitations have been sent out to known owners of pre-1990 tractors, but anyone wishing to take part please view website www. penninetractorroadrun.co.uk or call John on 07909 987766.

Ramblers’ group complete various walks HUDDERSFIELD Healthy Life Ramblers have had a variety of walks in the last few weeks.

They started with a walk from Marsden to Pule Hill where we saw the poem by Simon Armitage carved in the rock on the Poetry Trail to Ilkley.

The next walk was

from Stump Cross via the Shibden Valley to Shibden Hall, led by Carole Wood.

This month our walks have taken us to the Leeds Liverpool Canal from Riddlesden to Bingley, then Over the Top from Marsden to Slaithwaite.

The last two walks

of the month, both led

by Terry Dobson and Margaret Porter, were first from Baitings Reservoir to Ripponden and then from Chantry Chapel Wakefield, to Featherstone.

Why not join us and see your local countryside?

Phone the secretary on 01484 665068.

Jean becomes new Mayor of Meltham COUNCILLOR Jean Wrathall became the new Mayor of Meltham following the annual meeting of Meltham Town Council.

She came to live in Meltham as a 10-month-old baby and has done ever since.

She attended Meltham C of E school and Holmfirth Secondary Modern and then went onto Huddersfield Technical College. She is married and has two children and four grandchildren all of whom have attended local schools and live in the village.

She has worked all her married life as a secretary in solicitors and accountancy firms.

She is a keen follower of crown green bowling and is the secretary and treasurer of the Huddersfield and District Bowling Association

Jean Wrathall and the treasurer of the Dearne and Don Bowling League.

Coun. Wrathall has always had a keen interest in the community and Meltham in particular. She is currently involved in six community organisations in Meltham, serving on various committees and boards.

She was elected to Meltham Town Council in 2011 and was re-elected in 2015. She is currently

on the Council’s planning committee, the finance committee and the personnel committee. Her chosen charities for the year are the Forget-Me-Not Trust and Shelter, the campaign for the homeless.

Meltham’s new Deputy Town Mayor is Coun. David Haigh, who has lived in Meltham for most of his life.

He was initially elected to Meltham Town Council in 1979 and served for 16 years before job pressures led him to stand down. During that time he was involved in the sale of Meltham Hall, the renovation of the Robert Ashton Memorial Park and the introduction of the first Meltham minibus scheme.

Re-elected in 2015, he is also a governor at Meltham Moor Primary School and is a firm believer in serving the local community.

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Valley is rich in top quality businesses OUR part of the world is rich in top quality independent businesses , selling all kinds of products from home furnishings to food and fashion.

Although some are more recently launched, some businesses have been established for many years and are an integral part of the local economy.

All offer excellent customer service, value for money and top quality products.

So instead out of travelling out of the area to shop, take a look at what’s right on the doorstep here and support your local independent businesses in the Holme Valley and Huddersfield.

S W INTERIOR DESIGNS Kitchen specialist S W Interior Designs is a father and son business based in Brockholes.

Since opening five years ago, the business has quickly gained an excellent reputation for high quality, top value kitchens, all made

in-house to your individual specifications.

With a showroom housing several full size kitchens, there’s never been a better time to take a look and see what a difference a new kitchen could make to your home.

Whether you’re looking for a contemporary stylish kitchen or a more traditional feel, S W Interior Designs has a wealth of choice available to guarantee you’ll find exactly the right look for your home and a range of accessories to add that special finishing touch.

The showroom is open six days a week including Saturday 10am to 4pm so why not take a look soon and get the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of.

PARKSIDE GARAGE If you’re planning on clocking some miles up this summer with days out and holiday trips, then you need to ensure your car is in good condition.

Summer motoring can bring its own problems with

travel hotspots and traffic jams to the coast taking their toll on your car– so it’s a good idea to get your vehicle serviced or at least checked over before you set off.

Parkside Garage, situated at the bottom of Somerset Road in Huddersfield, near to Longley Park Golf Club, welcomes all motorists for servicing, repairs and MOTs to keep you on the road all year round.

Having recently had a refurbishment, it still offers

the same great customer service and top class workmanship to both new and existing customers.

Primarily known for its links with prestigious vehicle makes such as Land Rover, Range Rover, Jaguar, Audi and others, it still welcomes motorists with any make of car looking for a great deal on their servicing and repairs.

It’s also a good garage to choose for annual servicing rather than going to a more

expensive main dealer.

Since 2003 new Government legislation has meant that motorists can now go to a garage of their choice without inalidating their new car warranty.

As long as vehicles are serviced to manufacture’s schedules, use original parts and record the service in the car’s book, a garage like Parkside is on hand to offer a competitive price.

So before you start planning your summer journeys, make sure you think about your car and whether it needs a service, tyre or oil check before setting off on a long journey.

The last thing you need is a breakdown to spoil your summer plans.

Glenna Schofield who ran the shop for around 30 years.

Shantelle says: “So many people shop on-line these days but many customers still like to go and try shoes before they buy and experience customer service.

“Here at The Shoe Box we can advise customers on style and fit and also offer a great choice.

“At this time of year ladies are coming to us for summer sandals and also wedding and occasion shoes of which we have an excellent selection in a range of colours and many with matching handbags.’’

The Shoe Box is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 5pm and on Saturday 9am to 2pm.

THE SHOE BOX

OAK AND PINE

BY DESIGN

Personal service and excellent customer care are always the priority at The Shoe Box on Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe.

The popular shop is a family business and is today run by Shantelle Oxley who took over from her mother

Honley-based Oak and Pine

by Design is a local business run by master craftsman Daniel Fiztpatrick which specialises in bespoke kitchens, bedrooms and furniture.

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Daniel is in great demand across the area for his unique handmade furniture made to the highest standards and to your own individual requirements.

Pieces of furniture can be custom made to fit any size, shape or awkward areas of any home.

He has also recently started supplying reclaimed doors in oak and pine – ideal for anyone who is renovating a property.

Award Winning Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

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by Daniel himself who was recently made a member of the Guild of Master Craftsman, a highly sought accolade only given to the very skilled. Call in and take a look at the Honley showroom, situated at Unit 3, Crossley Mills and see what a difference Daniel could make to your home.

ORLANDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT The ever-popular Orlando’s

Italian Restaurant at Grange Moor is marking 15 years in business this year.

Run by Orlando Gubbini and his wife Carolina, the business continues to go from strength to strength and is preparing for the busy summer ahead.

Huddersfield Town supporter Orlando is delighted at the team’s success in gaining promotion to the Premier League and says the news can only be good for the town and its many

businesses.

He said: “It’s great news and we are looking forward to welcoming more people travelling to Huddersfield and maybe calling in at Orlando’s for something to eat on the way.’’

The restaurant offers both classic and contemporary pizza and pasta dishes and a range of blackboard specials. It is open evenings Wednesday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.

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Huddersfield Joinery Ltd...

Our clients do the talking To restore a three storey Victorian building, to achieve a high standard in both manufacture and installation of all elements including staircases, internal joinery and to construct a feature bay window: “Extremely pleased with the works carried out by Huddersfield Joinery, they achieved the outcome envisaged, worked methodically and tidily. I plan to use Huddersfield Joinery again and would recommend them.’’

A PROFESSIONAL LOCAL COMPANY YOU CAN TRUST WITH A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY Extensions & Re-Modelling Bespoke Windows, Doors and Staircases Renovations & Heritage/ Listed Buildings Work

Brockholes, Holmmrth

Visit our website: huddersseldjoinery.com

Internal alterations to a Grade II Listed Building of high historical importance.

The property was built as part of the first Aire and Calder Navigation Company boat maintenance and repair workshops in 1802: “Always professional, respectful and friendly, they got to know us well enough to understand our vision

and help us see how it could be realised and enhanced. Most importantly, they were as passionately invested as us in every detail of the project. The team were unstintingly reliable and hard working.’’

To supply and fit a bespoke door on a quirky house: “They came, they quoted, they got the business and boy did they make a good job of it. We are absolutely delighted with the outcome in all respects, they were a pleasure to deal with.’’

Renovation of three cottages and a barn dating back to the 1800s, to create a bespoke staircase and hardwood windows: “We are really pleased with the stairs and are delighted that, once again, we have been able to rely on local trades people to do an excellent job. The stairs were built by

Huddersfield Joinery who also produced all of the hardwood windows for the property.’’

Bespoke Staircase: “A lovely staircase which has been much admired. A small job for you maybe but a big undertaking for myself, made easy by your professional approach, advice and admirable attention to detail, not to mention your dexterity with the vacuum cleaner!’’ n Huddersfield Joinery is a well established bespoke timber and building contractor based in Brockholes which has highly delighted customers all over the Holme Valley and Huddersfield areas, and beyond.

As a local independent business, it prides itself on top class workmanship and attention to detail, excellent value for money and first class customer care.

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PURPLE APRICOT Situated in the heart of Holmfirth, Purple Apricot is a ladies fashion shop which has everything you need to look great this summer.

Opened two years ago, the shop is already a firm favourite in Holmfirth and is currently offering a new designer range from Mistral, exclusive in the local area.

As a brand, Mistral offers British designed casual clothes and accessories in bespoke prints and unique colours, all created in the Wiltshire countryside.

Purple Apricot also stocks a range of accessories including colourful Alexis handbags which are also exclusive to the Holme Valley shop and which have 20 per cent off during June.

Call in soon and pick up some fabulous fashion and accessories for your summer wardrobe.

HATS BY ELIZABETH GALES To add the finishing touch to your wedding or special occasion outfit, you need to call at Hats by Elizabeth Gales, a local specialist milliner based in North Road, Kirkburton.

The family business, now in the third generation, always has over 1,000 hats and fascinators in stock in a wide range of colours and styles.

The shop, which has recently had a refurbishment, offers customers both offthe-peg hats or a bespoke design service to help you make a statement, whatever the occasion.

At this time of year – with the wedding season in full swing – the shop is always busy with ladies looking to find the finishing touch for a wedding, day at the races or other special occasion.

grass feed home reared beef and a range of top quality meat and always committed to field-to-fork food, sustainability and animal welfare. In the early 1970s a major decision was made to bring everything together on the current site at Netherton Moor Road and in BELONG ESTATE AGENTS 1974 the UK’s first farm shop was opened.

In more recent times a restaurant was Now firmly established in the heart of Honley added and now loyal customers travel from village is Belong, an estate agency with a all over the area to not only shop at the difference. extensive farm shop and butcher’s counter, Opened by James White earlier this year, but also to enjoy a coffee and a cake, or a full Belong is a modern estate agency that has meal. If the weather’s good, there are tables the client at the heart of everything it does. and chairs outside so you can also enjoy the Fully regulated, Belong is fast building an fabulous view towards Castle Hill. impressive portfolio of homes to sell and Customers may be surprised to know that properties to let across the Holme Valley and the Hinchliffe’s organisation is much bigger Huddersfield. than how it may initially appear with over 50 James said: “We are regulated with all the employees in the local area, many working appropriate industry bodies to ensure all on local farms who are producing top class work is carried out to the highest standard beef for the farm shop. and in the client’s best interests.’’

Produce is also sourced from other farms Belong is a member of the National further afield to showcase on the butcher’s Association of Estate Agents, the Association counter and in the farm shop. of Residential Letting Agents and the Royal So next time you’re in the Netherton Institute of Chartered Surveyors. area, why not call in and see what has made Clients who need a helping hand can also Hinchliffe’s such a favourite over the years? be put in touch with surveyors, solicitors and You can pick up something tasty for tea at removal specialists. the same time.

James is currently looking for more local properties to sell and to let. Put your ARROW SELF DRIVE property in the professional hands of James and his team.

A specialist self drive company which has its roots in Huddersfield will be celebrating 30 HINCHLIFFE’S FARM SHOP years in business next year.

Arrow Self Drive, which is based at Guy As the UK’s oldest farm shop, Hinchliffe’s is Edge in Linthwaite, now has depots all a perennial favourite place to shop and eat over Yorkshire. As well as being known for for people from all over the Holme Valley, providing an excellent customer service, it is Huddersfield and from further afield. also highly regarded for the continuing work Established in Huddersfield in 1929 it does for local charities.

by Allen Hinchliffe, it is still a family-run As well as other charitable work, Arrow business. Now in the fourth generation, it Self Drive has this year donated three vans has constantly supplied local people with to the Huddersfield-based Forget-Me-Not Children’s Hospice which provides care for children and their families across West Yorkshire.

This allows the charity to collect larger items of furniture for its network of shops across the area, including the latest one to open in Thornton Lodge.

Arrow Self Drive is also involved with Age UK, Honley Show, Welcome to Yorkshire and the Jo Cox Foundation. The business gives support to communities in all its locations, including Saint Michael’s Hospice in Harrogate and, this year, the Stroke Association.

The business was started originally by business partners Robert Hill and Chris Taylor and is today headed by Robert’s son James. It employs over 80 staff at eight depots across Yorkshire with a fleet of almost 2,000 rental vehicles.

The shop, which was formerly Gales Milliners in Dewsbury, has been in Kirkburton for seven years and is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm.

SPRINGFIELD MILLS Situated in the heart of Denby Dale, Springfield Mills is home to a variety of independent retail outlets selling everything from stationery to home furnishings.

Originally the mill was used for the manufacture of silk and chiffon for gowns and wedding dresses. The business also had a Royal connection, producing a bolt of silk for the Queen Mother’s wedding dress for her marriage in 1923. During the war, parachutes were also made here.

Manufacturing ended in 1979 when it was bought by the Charlton family who still run Springfield Mills today.

Open seven days a week, the various businesses within the mill provide employment for people from the local area.

Popular with visitors, it is ideal for an browse at the various businesses which include everything from curtains and blinds to hand made bespoke furniture. You can even buy a hot tub at Springfield Mills, make a decision to get fit and join a gym or choose from a range of cards, notebooks, paper and much more at the stationery store.

For more information on businesses in Springfield Mills, see the advertising feature on page 23.

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Catch up with Thomas the Tank Engine this summer at Kirklees Light Railway

THERE’S plenty to keep the children entertained all summer long – with one of their favourite television characters visiting Clayton West.

Thomas the Tank Engine is visiting the Kirklees Light Railway from the Island of Sodor several times this summer for one weekend in June, July and August.

Stopping by with Thomas are his friends Percy, Emily, Mavis and Toby.

The Fat Controller will be on hand to oversee proceedings, ensuring that all the engines are being

Denby Dale District Lions

Scarecrow Trail

8th & 9th July Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes

Over the Scarecrow weekend there will be plenty going on around the village including refreshments and a BBQ at the White Hart. Various venues around the village will be providing refreshments.

Late afternoon will have live bands and karaoke. A raffle will be held over the weekend with a top prize of a £100 Amazon Voucher which will be drawn on Sunday.

The theme for this year’s scarecrows is Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes All profits will be split between The Denby Dale Centre and Denby Dale Community Library

Kindly sponsored by

Really Useful, and keeping an eye on Rusty and Dusty the mischievous station sweepers who are visiting for the first time in 2017.

As well as a main return train journey between Clayton West and Shelley, there will be plenty to keep the children entertained throughout the day including platform rides, face painting, Thomas-themed activities and much more.

Trains will be leaving Clayton West from 10am every 30 minutes until 4pm with a grand opening ceremony led by the Fat

Controller at 9.45am.

Booking tickets for this event in advance is recommended as it is always very popular.

Please visit the website www.kirkleeslightrailway. com for further information and details on how you can purchase tickets. Booking in advance is strongly advised.

The Kirklees Light Railway operates Wednesday to Sunday throughout June and July, and seven days a week from June 24 to September 3.

Very popular with the whole family, it is a mustvisit destination this summer.

Lions confident Scarecrow Trail will be the best yet ...

IT WAS a cold and damp evening in Denby Dale when a group of volunteers known as the Denby Dale District Lions met at their monthly meeting in November 2014.

A topic arose as to what new event we could introduce to our existing repertoire of Beer Festivals, Santa Sleighs and Christmas hampers to raise more money for the local community charities as well as well know charities.

It was discussed the possibility of a Carnival like event which was held in years gone by to try and bring back a community gathering for all ages. As the group is made up purely of volunteers who have varying amount of free time in between work and family life we knew that we needed to start a little smaller and Lion Sean Statham came up with the idea of a Scarecrow trail.

The Club agreed that this would be a great event with the key being on something that families of all ages could get behind and a subcommittee was formed. As

time past we had monthly meetings to discuss how to go about pulling off our first ever Scarecrow trail over many a pint of ale and head scratching.

So the weekend of the July 25 and 26 came and we were amazed by the turnout of people who came to view the scarecrows that had been produced and situated around the village. The response was unbelievable and a fantastic event was had by everyone who entered and who came along for the day out. And just as importantly we raised a great amount for local charities.

Over the weekend we had different things going on around the village with the hub being held at the White Hart Pub Denby Dale where trail maps could be purchased from. We also had live entertainment in the evenings, a BBQ, face painting and an ice cream van based at the White Hart.

The raffle was a success adding to money raised from the weekend.

2016 saw a repeat of

the event, which was even more of a success than the previous year with additional things going on over the weekend. The care home and Dale Inn were now on board and had a marquee with arts and crafts and another live band but during the day. Springfield Mill held a scarecrow hunt around the Mill while our proud sponsors, Butchers Residential, had a picture competition for local school children. All money was donated to Barnsley Brest Cancer Unit, a very worthwhile cause.

So here we are in 2017 and gearing up for our third Scarecrow Trail in aid of two causes based in the heart of our community. The Denby Dale Centre and The Denby Dale Community Library, who both serve surrounding villages and areas in ways that often go un-noticed but are imperative for the people they support.

Please come along as we are confident that the 2017 Scarecrow Trail will be the best yet…

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What’s On Guide Thursday June 8 – Saturday 10, St Paul’s Church, Armitage Bridge (HD4 7PD): 32nd annual Art and Craft Exhibition, all original artwork, photography and craft, £1 admission, afternoon tea and lunches available. Open Thurs-Fri 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm, Sat 10am-5pm.

Comedy Cellar with Gary Delaney (Mock The Week, Dave’s One Night Stand, Celebrity Mastermind) and Peter Brush (BBC New Comedy Award finalist, tour support for Arthur Smith and Stephen K Amos); Fri 16, 7pm, Costume Graduate Fashion Show. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org

Saturday June 10, Honley Show: a fun day out for all the family is guaranteed at one of the region’s biggest rural shows, taking place at The Showground, Moor Lane, Farnley Tyas (HD4 6UW), from 8.30am. Latest information at honleyshow. co.uk

Monday June 12, Huddersfield Lions Summer Concert: at St Peter’s Church (HD1 1BU), with the U3A Ladies Choir and LB Brass, 7pm. Tickets free of charge – please book your place: 0845 833 2826 or email jaassociates @tiscali. co.uk

Saturday June 10 – Sunday 11, Colne Valley Museum, Golcar (HD7 4PY): Biscuits and Buns! A celebration of baking and tasting in the Victorian kitchen – children can have a go at decorating a biscuit or bun to take home, 2pm-5pm. Admission £2.50, £2 concessions, free for accompanied children.

More information at colnevalleymuseum.org.uk

Tuesday June 13 – Thursday 22, Huddersfield Town Hall: Tues 13, 6.15pm, Opera North Big Sing – Fairy Tales featuring schools from the local region and a chamber orchestra from Opera North, featuring Prokofiev – Peter and the Wolf and Stephen Deazley – A Little Book of Monsters; Sat 17, 7.30pm, Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra – Mahler Symphony No. 2; Thurs 22, 7.30pm, Black Dyke Band for Pennine Rotary. Ticket information 01484 225755, tickets. kirklees.gov.uk

Sunday June 11, Bottoms Mill, Hinchliffe Mill, Holmfirth (HD9 2PX): meet Kirklees Countryside Volunteers to help with conservation work at Malkin House Wood, including waymark posts, further surfacing and cutting back vegetation, Come for whatever time you can spare, stay just the morning 10am – 12.30 pm or all day until 3pm. Please phone in advance to arrange 07746 973 281.

Sunday June 11, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Yorkshire’s Got Talent #LetsSaveHRI, from 2pm, eight finalists will be chosen to perform live in front of a panel of experienced judges. Guest performances include Take That Live – top tribute band as seen on TV, talented local singer-musician Lorna Boole and award winning dance company Scandalous Productions. “Please support the event to help save our local hospital.”

Sunday June 11, University of Huddersfield Campus Trail: join archivist Lindsay Ince on a walk steeped in history, from Victorian interiors to converted mills to 21st Century concrete and glass, 2.30-4pm, £3, no booking required. Email info@discoverhuddersfield. com Sunday June 11 – Friday 16, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Sun 11, 7pm, Murder on The Terrace – interactive outdoor performance in The Courtyard; Mon 12, 7.45pm, Melancholy – combining puppetry, physical theatre and animation; Tues 13, 7pm, University of Huddersfield Graduate Fashion Show; Weds 14, 8pm, New College Fashion Show; Thurs 15, 8pm,

Wednesday June 14 and 28, National Trust, Marsden: Health Walk – two to four miles, come and enjoy some fresh air, great scenery and good company, no booking required, regular event on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 10.45am to 1pm. Meet at the NT Exhibition Room, Station Road, Marsden (HD7 6DH). To find out more, phone 01484 847016, email marsdenmoor@nationaltrust. org.uk Wednesday June 14, Waterfalls of the Colne Valley: meet Kirklees Countryside volunteer Geoff for a circular ‘medium’ walk between Marsden and Slaithwaite, four miles, starting from outside Marsden Railway Station (HD7 6DH), 7pm-9pm. More information from Susan 07979 292 781.

Thursday June 15, Huddersfield’s Lost Theatres & Cinemas: join Brian Haigh for a walk around town to discover some of the playhouses and picture palaces of yesteryear, 7pm to 9pm, £3, no booking needed, meet at Harold Wilson statue, St George’s Square. Contact David Griffiths info@ discoverhuddersfield.com Friday June 16 – Tuesday 20, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri 16, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas – renowned for classic Motown floor fillers from Jimmy Mack to Dancing In The Street, plus soul DJ; Sat 17, Keep It CASH – acclaimed Johnny Cash tribute band, touring for the past 15 years (doors

Part of your community

1940s Wartime Weekend including Sat, 12.30pm, grand parade with military vehicles, veterans, brass band and pipe band; plus period entertainers and singers, Battle of Britain fly-past, antiques fair, trade stalls, real ale, vintage teas and much more. Saturday Night Victory Ball with Greater Manchester Police Big Band (tickets £10).

Contact Pam 07841 426 945, website: melthammemories. co.uk Sunday July 2 – Saturday 8, Holmfirth Art Week: main exhibition in the Civic Hall, featuring work by hundreds of professional and amateur artists, open Sunday 10am-5pm, Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-5pm, plus many fringe displays in galleries and other venues.

For more information phone 01484 689464, online at holmfirthartweek.org.uk

Spooky Men’s Chorale, appearing at Penistone Paramount, Beaumont Park, Crosland Moor (HD4 7AY) main gates, for a four miles circular ‘medium’ walk through woodland with occasional striking vistas, making the most of the year’s longest day, 7pm-9pm. Contact Susan 07979 292 781.

7.30pm); Tues 20, An Audience with The Original Calendar Girls – Angela Baker and Christine Clancy talking about the famous fundraising calendar, the movie and the musical – event organised by Holmfirth WI, but open to all. Money raised from ticket sales on the night will go to the charity Bloodwise (doors 6.30pm for 7pm start).

Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net

Saturday June 17, Berry Brow Carnival: family friendly fun afternoon with traditional activities – games, stalls, rides, demonstrations, range of refreshments and music. Everyone welcome, at Berry Brow Recreation Ground, Ladyhouse Lane, 1pm-5pm.

Saturday June 17, Uppermill Civic Hall (OL3 6AE): ‘80s Smasher – Duran Duran v Spandau Ballet’, the ultimate ‘80s night with a DJ playing all your favourite classics.

Tickets: skiddle.com Saturday June 17 – Sunday 18, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: 25 Years Strong – Georgie School of Theatre Arts, classics from shows of the past and new cutting edge choreography and performances. Show times Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm.

Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Sunday June 18, Orchid Walk: 4.5 miles around Meltham, setting off from Carlile Street Car Park, 10am. For more information contact Ann Jurczyszyn 07779 936 026.

Wednesday June 21, Solstice Saunter: meet Kirklees Countryside Volunteer Oliver at

Friday June 23 – Sunday 25, Harden Moss Sheepdog Trials: dogs and their handlers from across the UK will be competing at the showground, A635 Greenfield Road, above Holmfirth. Other attractions include, on the Saturday, shearing demonstration, best looking dog, fell race; Sunday: sheep show, vintage tractors, tractor run (approx 12noon), Skelmanthorpe Brass Band will play during the afternoon. Gates open from 9am. Admission £5, free for under 16s.

Saturday June 24, Bullcliff, Black Bull, Cuckoo’s Nest Walk: meet Liz for a nine miles ‘medium’ linear, bus walk, starting from the bus stop in front of Denby Dale Library (HD8 8RX), 9.30am, to catch the 436 Wakefield bus (9.58am), alighting at Bullcliff Wood for the walk back to Denby Dale. Expected finish 2pm.

Contact Susan, Kirklees Countryside Volunteer 07979 292 781.

Saturday June 24, Holmfirth Civic Hall: A Feast of Brass & Voices – Hepworth Band with Holmfirth Choral Society, including popular classics Zadok the Priest, Hallelujah Chorus, Verdi’s Speed Your Journey and O Fortuna from Carmina Burana, 7pm. Tickets £8 (including refreshments) available from Wm Sykes & Sons Estate Agents, Holmfirth, online at bbe. yapsody.com, from the band 07885 251 454 or the choral

July 23. society 01484 687643).

Sunday June 25, Armitage Bridge Cricket Club (HD4 7PB): Stanley Inniss Twenty20 memorial cricket match – a Huddersfield Representative Team v Caribbean All Stars, 2pm, everyone welcome, free entry.

Sunday June 25 – Monday 26, Hepworth Village Hall: Sun, 8pm, Eve of Feast Music Night – eclectic mix of local musicians; Mon 27, Hepworth Feast, all day traditional village event.

Monday June 26, Deffer Wood Walk: meet Kirklees Countryside volunteer Alison for a four miles, easy circular walk, from Nortonthorpe Mill, A636 Wakefield Road, Cuttlehurst, Scissett (HD8 9LA), 7pm.

Expected finish 9pm.

Contact Susan 07979 292 781 Thursday June 29, The Building Stones of Huddersfield: join Ailsa Burrows of Huddersfield Geology Group for a short walk around the town centre. A magnifying glass would be useful (some will be provided), 7pm-8.30pm, £3; no booking needed. Meet at Harold Wilson statue, St George’s Square. Contact David Griffiths info@discover huddersfield.com Thursday June 29 – Saturday July 1, Holmfirth Picturedrome – FREE gigs in the Box Office Bar: Thurs 29, from 7pm, Orchid Hunters; Sat 1, The States – excellent rocking tunes played by seven music mad people making a massive noise, a great band with a big local following.

Saturday July 1 – Sunday 2, Meltham Memories:

Sunday July 2, Shelley Garden Festival: 10 gardens open to visitors, packed full of plants and inspiration, with themed refreshments, afternoon teas, woodland walks and two brass bands, 11am-5pm. Tickets £5, free for accompanied children, available on the day from Shelley Village Hall (HD8 8HE) or participating gardens. Some gardens accessible for disabled. For more information, email shelleytimes@priestmanj. freeserve.co.uk Thursday July 6 – Saturday 8, Meltham Parish Church Hall, Greens End Road: The Stage Company present A Night at the Blitz – cast of children aged seven to 15 on a journey back in time, hot on the heels of the Meltham Memories 1940s themed events the previous weekend. Show times ThursFri 7pm, Sat 2pm and 6pm.

Tickets £7, £5 concessions from The Flower Box, Meltham, or by phone 01484 684998.

Friday July 7 – Sunday 9, Huddersfield Carnival: starts Friday 7.30pm, ‘Glow Parade’ plus fringe events, also town centre parade from midnight.

Saturday, 12noon, main Carnival parade culminating at Greenhead Park, lots of attractions until 8pm; Sunday, 12noon-7pm, African Caribbean Music Festival, also in Greenhead Park.

More information 01484 536542 or 07961 189 281, carnivaladmin@btconnect. com Sunday July 23, Penistone Paramount: The Spooky Men’s Chorale: immense Georgian anthems, tender arrangements of traditional and contemporary classics, their own uniquely entertaining songs and choreography, 7.30pm.

Box office 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk

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TOTTIES

Holmfirth

HONLEY

Holmfirth

Offers in the region of £695,000

Asking Price £249,950

An outstanding 3/4 bedroom character home with double garage, set to a delightful, private and secure rural location with views over local countryside and beyond.

A modern style three bedroom detached house in this most sought after of village locations. Offered with vacant possession and no onward chain.

LOVELY SETTING

NEW TO MARKET

EPC rating: E

LITTLE LEPTON Huddersfield

EPC rating: D

Sell Your Property for 1% including VAT Let Your Property for £360 including VAT

Asking Price £575,000 Outstanding four bedroom country home in a beautiful setting, with wonderful far reaching views.

NEW TO MARKET

EPC rating: TBA

T. 01484 444567 www.wherewebelong.co.uk

Call us 7 days a week for a free sale or rental valuation.

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Holmfirth

Inner townhouse Over 4 floors 4 bedrooms Enclosed rear garden

Colders Lane, Meltham

Holmfirth

Quick Sale Required Detached Cottage Charm & Character Refurbished

Oldfield, Honley

Holmfirth

Spacious weavers cottage Accommodation over 3 storeys 3 bedrooms Grade II listed

Paris Road, Scholes

Holmfirth

3 Storey Weavers Cottage Grade II Listed Dining Kitchen Exposed Beams

Offers in the region of

Lower Sunny Bank Court, Meltham

£259,000 Holmfirth

Attractive fittings Gas CH and UPVC DG Well presented throughout Energy rating 74 (Band C)

Offers in the region of

End town house 4 double bedrooms Cul-de-sac location Views to rear

Gas central heating Gardens to rear Parking for 2 cars Energy rating 70 (Band C)

Co-op Terrace, Victoria

Offers in the region of

3 bed townhouse Bespoke dining kitchen Spacious lounge Multi-fuel stove

Offers in the region of

Exposed beams & mullioned windows Solid fuel central heating system Sought after rural location No upper chain

Offers in the region of

Inner Townhouse Of 3 4 Bedrooms Cul-De-Sac Position Gas Central Heating

Dobb Lane, Hinchliffe Mill

£149,950 Holmfirth

Sought After Village Garden To Front Garage Opposite EPC Exempt

Double fronted cottage End terrace 2 double bedrooms Requires modernisation

Offers in the region of

Character Cottage Deceptively Spacious Garden To Rear 3 Bedrooms

£235,000

En-Suite To Main Double Glazing Viewing essential Energy Rating 62 (Band D)

Kaye Lane, Almondbury

Offers in the region of

£225,000 Huddersfield

Far reaching views Picturesque rural location UPVC & oil fired central heating Energy rating 54 (Band E)

Holmbank Mews, Brockholes

£199,950 Holmfirth

Outlane, Netherthong

£240,000 - £250,000 Holmfirth

£225,000 Hepworth

3 Good Sized Bedrooms Luxury Bathroom Garden Energy Rating 69 (Band C)

Guide Price:

Offers in the region of

3 bedroom bungalow Deceptively spacious Versatile layout Generous rooms

£219,995

Underfloor heating Garage Gas central heating & double glazed Energy rating 41 (Band E)

Norton Terrace, Stocksmoor

Offers Overs

£199,950 Huddersfield

Parking For 2 Cars Garden To Rear Vacant Possession Energy Rating 67(Band D)

Offers in the region of

3 bedroom mid terrace Immaculate presentation Master bedroom with en-suite Kitchen with integrated appliances

Enclosed garden to rear Off road parking uPVC DG & gas central heating Energy rating 66 (Band D)

Lower Townend Road, Wooldale

£147,500 Holmfirth

Sought after location Lean to workshop at rear No vendor chain Energy rating 38 (Band F)

£190,000

End Terrace 2 Bedrooms Dining Room Well Presented Throughout

Offers in the region of

£115,000

Popular Village Location Elevated View To Rear Gas CH & uPVC Double Glazing Energy Rating 51 (Band E)

thinking of selling? call 01484 683 543 for a free valuation

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Halifax

Detached farmhouse Set in 14 acres 4 double bedrooms Large lounge

Offers In The Region Of

£875,000

Dining room and dining kitchen Stable block and outbuildings Stunning rural setting Energy rating TBC

Holt Lane

Offers in the region of

Holmfirth

£685,000

Outstanding double fronted house Convenient location with views 3 double bedrooms plus occasional bedroom 4 2 reception rooms and dining kitchen

Law Slack Road, Hade Edge

Holmfirth

Stunning entrance hall High quality dining kitchen Well maintained gardens on 4 sides Energy rating 40 (Band E)

Offers in the region of

£595,000

Millmoor Road, Meltham

Offers in the region of

Holmfirth

Farm with barn, detached bungalow and land PP to extend bungalow and convert barn 5 bedrooms Dining kitchen and 2 receptions

£699,950

Tucked away location Delightful gardens Approx 3.5 Acres Energy rating 33 (Band F)

Green Balk Lane, Lepton

Offers In The Region Of

Huddersfield

Grade II listed semi detached 4 double bedrooms Many period features Quality modern fittings

£625,000

Large garden Stunning views Sought after location EPC exempt

Butterley Lane, New Mill

Offers in the region of

Holmfirth

£375,000

PRELIMINARY NOTICE Cottage and Barn Conversion Set in 4 Acres Stables and Arena Rural Location

4 Bedrooms Further 1 Bed Annex Large Garden and Grazing land Energy Rating 63(Band D)

Grade II listed double fronted Rural hamlet setting Pleasant gardens Kitchen and 4 reception rooms

2 first floor bedrooms and Attic bedroom Many character feautures Viewing essential EPC exempt

call 01484 683 543 to arrange a viewing

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