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October 2014
River group to launch fundraising appeal By Josh Timlin A VOLUNTARY organisation has announced major plans to keep the River Holme clean for the next generation. Holme Valley Vision, which is run by residents and community groups, was designed to give everyone living in the Holme Valley a chance to have a real say in shaping the area's future. Now, after a series of successful clean-up events on the River Holme, they are appealing to local residents to get involved with the launch of River2015, a fundraising drive to make improvements along the river's course. Margaret Dale, from the
Volunteers work on the River Holme. Photo credit: Sandie Nicholson. £20.15, £201.50 or £2,015 to group, said: “Surveys told raise funds for the us that keeping the environment and especially the improvement work we, the people of the Holme river clean mattered most Valley, think is important.” to people. The 8.61-mile river, “The aim of River2015 is which snakes its way to recruit at least 2,015 through the picturesque people to the project and Holme Valley before joinask them to contribute
ing the River Colne at Huddersfield, has been "neglected" in recent years and fallen victim to invasive weed species, according to the group. Margaret added: “Without it there would be no settlements, no industry and the landscape would look very different. The river has given us our history and our prosperity, but for decades it has been neglected. “This time 25 years ago River90 raised considerable funds and made improvements, some which can still be seen in the middle of Holmfirth. “We want to repeat its success and show again what we can achieve together.”
A trio of girls from across the Holme Valley have been announced as the winners of the summer holiday colouring competition. Eliza Taylor, six, from Brockholes School, Penny Hobson, nine, from the Nabb, and seven-year-old Lucy Newman of Wooldale Juniors were chosen as worthy winners by Battye Bear creators Richard and Loretta Skelton. The girls were presented with their Battye Bear prizes at Holmfirth Tourist Information Centre and The Little Shop of Loveliness, both of which sell the cuddly mascot.
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