May 2013
Advertising: 01484 420800
Supermarket to follow pub chain into Riverside? By Sandie Marshall ONE of Britian’s top three supermarkets is in the final stages of negotiations to rent the ground floor of Holmfirth’s Riverside Shopping Centre. Its intention is to open a 269msq convenience store selling groceries seven days a week. Riverside’s owner, Mr Afzal Khan says he is “90-95 per cent ready” to sign two major leases for the centre, bringing the household name supermarket to the ground floor and national pub restaurant chain JD Wetherspoons to the upper floor. Once the leases are signed, both companies would apply for planning permission from Kirklees Council to open for business – bringing a potential
100 new jobs to the Valley. To make maximum room for the supermarket, Mr Khan’s Medicare pharmacy would move from the Riverside to a new shop within Holmfirth town centre. He said: “We are just waiting for final reports to be drawn up and then the agreements can be signed. “People might think that things have gone quiet since I announced the Wetherspoons interest last year but much work has been going on behind the scenes – these deals move slowly but we are almost there now.” Mr Khan says he has received “positive feedback” from the people of Holmfirth to the idea of Wetherspoons and hopes that
residents, councillors and planners are able to recognise the opportunity for growth. He said: “Over the years we have had interest from a number of national name companies who have visited Holmfirth but have been put off by the lack of other big names in the town. “These two big brands will encourage others to look at Holmfirth as well – that will draw shoppers into the town and benefit the local businesses. “I hope that people can see this is an opportunity to move Holmfirth forward.” In other supermarket news, the date for Tesco’s Holmfirth planning appeal has been set for July – turn to page 10 for full details.
Holmfirth’s Turn Again Theatre company will be taking audiences on a side-splitting tour of British history when they bring the classic BBC sitcom Blackadder to the stage at the end of May. The group is performing episodes from series two, three and four of the hit show, made world famous by the acting genius of Rowan Atkinson and the writing talents of Atkinson and Ben Elton. Turn to page 12 for more details of the Holmfirth shows, and to find out how a Huddersfield University student has helped give the show the authentic Blackadder look. Above, Zoe Amanda Scott as Bob from Blackadder Goes Forth.
02 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 3
Parish council to move as Kirklees plans offices sale By Sandie Marshall HOLME Valley parish council is being asked to move out of its current offices and into a new home within Holmfirth Civic Hall. The current offices would be put up for sale to raise money for cash-strapped Kirklees. The Tourist Information Office, which sits below the council chambers, would be unaffected – at least for now. It’s the first local change to come from a massive review of Kirklees’ assets which is putting a question mark over the future of all councilowned buildings. Mark Gregory, head of corporate landlord, outlined the plan to parish councillors at a special meeting. He explained the background: “Kirklees has a lot of properties and a lot of collateral tied up in that property. “We are reviewing the
“There is no disabled access and the boiler is not so good.We cannot afford to invest in the future of the building.” whole of the council’s portfolio by each ward in turn to see what are the options for the future of each property.” He said that Kirklees no longer has the capital funds for Holmfirth council offices. “There is no disabled access and the boiler is not so good. We cannot afford to invest in the future of the building.” At present the chambers provide office accommodation to the council clerk and are open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm. Council and committee meetings are held there weekly on Monday evenings. Mr Gregory told the council that should it agree to relocate, there would be dis-
cussions about transferring the ownership of Holmfirth Civic Hall from Kirklees to the Parish Council. Although Mr Gregory confirmed Kirklees would look to sell the offices, he indicated that the Tourist Information Office was not affected in the short term. “At the moment, there are no plans to move the tourist information office – that’s part of another discussion.” After the meeting, when asked by The Review about any discussions surrounding the future use of other Kirklees-owned buildings including Holmfirth library and the Market Hall, Mr Gregory refused to be drawn. “I cannot comment on that,” he said.
Two of the classic cars that passed Digley Reservoir during the Hertfordshire to Gleneagles Flying Scotsman Rally.
Valley provides backdrop for car rally DIGLEY Reservoir formed a spectacular backdrop for over 100 classic cars passing through the Holme Valley on day two of the Hertfordshire to Gleneagles Flying Scotsman Rally. The three-day event saw drivers dressed in period clothes race their magnificent machines along 750
miles of Britain’s most dramatic scenery. Among the cars in the rally were rare Aston Martins, Alfas and Bentleys. Local photographer Sandie Nicholson was there to capture the spectacle. She said: “The weather was perfect for open topped cars and it was an amazing
sight to see these old vehicles out on the road in this beautiful countryside and negotiating our steep hills! “The participants were suitably attired in period dress, so it really looked like something out of a film set!” See more of Sandie’s photographs at her website: www.photosofyorkshire.com/
4 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
Opportunities discussed at Tour meeting By Sandie Marshall
There was a surprise in store for young Upperthong footballers when they arrived for their weekly training session – four coaches from Manchester City were there to put them through their paces, Premiership-style. City’s Academy coach Mark Holmes and his team led the Under 8s and 7s in a two-hour programme of ball coordination and passing skill. Upperthong head coach Darrell Short said: “The whole session was developed around having fun – and that’s exactly what we had.” Both Upperthong teams are now recruiting for the 2013/14 season and interested parents can contact Darrell Short on 07872 908194 or join the training sessions any Saturday morning at the Sands between 9.30 and 10.30am. The young footballers of Upperthong are pictured with their surprise guests from Manchester City.
MORE than 300 businesses and community groups packed Huddersfield’s town hall to hear how they could make the most of the opportunities given to them by the Tour de France when it passes through the region in July 2014. Welcome to Yorkshire chief executive Gary Verity joined Kirklees Council leader Mehboob Khan, chief executive Adrian Lythgo, director Jacqui Gedman and Colne Valley MP Jason McCartney to outline how businesses and communities can benefit from the race. As a starting point, Welcome to Yorkshire has already produced a booklet called The Grand Depart 2014 + You which carries facts about the Tour and helpful hints to get businesses planning their own involvement. At the event audience members were encouraged to complete suggestion cards with their ideas that can be developed to make sure the race – which will travel through Honley, Holmfirth and Holme Moss on July 6 – is a
success both on the day and into the future. Coun Khan said: “It is not about the council doing everything – it is about people having an idea and then the inspiration to run with it and really make a difference. For some that is about a business angle, for others it is about building a legacy of sport and inclusion. “But by having the discussions now and bringing people together to develop those ideas, there is time to build and make this the best Grand Depart in the history of the Tour.” Gary Verity explained to the audience that it is not just about the riders. He added: “The whole day becomes a festival with crowds lining the route for several hours, and thousands of enthusiasts as well as families expected to watch the race live.” All the suggestion cards will now be collated before future meetings to help local businesses and communities to develop their ideas further over the summer.
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 5
Oysterband plans gig in aid of HQ appeal By Sandie Marshall ONE OF the biggest names from the world of folkrock has agreed to play a benefit concert in support of the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team’s new HQ appeal. Oysterband has added Holmfirth’s Picturedrome on November 29 to its 2013 Homecoming Tour. They will be appearing for minimal expenses only with Picturedrome owner Peter Carr also waiving his usual fees, allowing maximum funds to be donated to the appeal. The band formed in the late seventies as The Oyster Ceilidh Band, and have since toured across 35 countries, released 12 studio albums and scooped accolades such as Roots Album Of The Year 2011, and Mojo 2011 Folk Album Of The Year as well as being five times winners of BBC Radio 2’s Folk Awards. Frontman John Jones was born in Wales, but grew up in Meltham. He said of the Holmfirth gig: “This is a chance to play a great venue, close to my
home and make money to help the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team fund their new headquarters – a cause close to my heart.” The Mountain Rescue Team is urgently undertaking a massive fundraising drive to secure a new Headquarters following the recent announcement of the closure of Marsden Fire Station due to cutbacks. The team currently occupies two bays of the fire station building, but its rental agreement with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will terminate in January 2014. The entirely volunteerbased organisation provides search and rescue services for an operational area covering approximately 1,000 square kilometres, roughly comprising the southern half of West Yorkshire. The team is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist those who get into difficulties on our moors, crags and upland areas, as well as working with the other emergency services with missing person searches
Oysterband will play the Picturedrome in aid of Mountain Rescue. Oysterband would agree to and difficult-to-access play for us. However, casualties in more lowland areas. The team is run on a knowing that John Jones, their lead singer, grew up charitable basis, and relies in Meltham where I was entirely on public donaborn and having accompations to fund its operanied him and his tions. ‘Reluctant Ramblers’ on Team member Helen several walking tours over Sheard was the driving the years I felt that it was force behind organising worth a try. What a result. the special concert. She Roll on November 29th.” said: “The idea of a benefit The HVMRT would like gig first came to me in the to extend its gratitude to middle of a search on a both the Oysterband and dark night last year. the Picturedrome for their “At the time I hardly support and generosity. dared dream that
Community news: Holme Valley Gardening Network
Let’s grow together HAVE you ever thought of growing some of your own food? Keep meaning to have a go but don’t know where to start? Or consider yourself a bit of a back garden expert? If Grow Your Own appeals to you, drop in for a chat with local gardeners at Holmfirth Farmers’ Market on the morning of Sunday May 19. Members of Holme Valley Gardening Network, Stirley Farm and Holmfirth Transition Town (HoTT) will be sharing practical advice on food growing at home. There will also be an opportunity to make your own paper plant pots and
sow some seeds to get you started. We will also be selling and swapping young plants and seeds so why not bring any extras along and exchange them for something new. We are planning a number of practical growing workshops leading up to an edible open gardens event at the end of the summer to celebrate the food that is being grown in the Holme Valley. Would you be interested in joining us in opening up your garden, backyard or allotment to share your growing experiences? If you’d like to get more involved contact kay.whitfield@yahoo.co.uk or 01484 684246.
6 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
New director planning ‘seasidethemed’sixth Arts Festival By Sandie Marshall
Eccentric jazz pianist Django Bates will be at the Picturedrome.
HOLMFIRTH Arts Festival sets sail for its sixth year this June under new director Fiona Goh. She is busy lining up a 10day event from June 13 with a distinctly ‘seaside’ theme, including Holmfirth’s very own illuminations. Fiona, who has a wealth of festival experience, including Harrogate International Festival, wants this year’s event to transform the town: “I’m really interested in the way that festivals can change people’s perceptions of a place and I hope the events we put on will make people see Holmfirth in a different light” she said. “There will be some very unusual things appearing and lots of free events for everyone to enjoy.” Family friendly days include Holmfirth on Sea in Victoria Park and the chance to marvel at Holmfirth’s riverside illuminations with a stunning fire sculpture trail. Dads will get the opportunity to go den building in the woods on Father’s Day and younger children can be treated to a special performance by theatre company Tutti Frutti. There are also plans for a packed programme of textile workshops using recycled and upcycled materials. Fair and Funky will also be working with local schools to create a giant postcard trail throughout Holmfirth, using Holmfirth Driftwood. No festival is complete without its musical highlights and this year acclaimed British jazz pianist Django Bates will be appearing at Holmfirth Picturedrome on Sunday June 16. “If you’ve never seen Django live, grab a ticket,” said Fiona. “He’s a true British eccentric and a breathtakingly original musician and performer.”
Fiona Goh, Holmfirth Arts Festival's new director. Django plays the Picturedrome on the back of five-star Guardian reviews and has recently announced a summer date at the Proms with his ‘Beloved’ trio. Meltham-based poet Alison Lock sets the scene for a number of literary events including a reading of a poem written following her experience as Poet in Residence for last year’s festival. Poet Harriet Tarlo and artist Judith Wood will also be launching their new artists’ book on the Tributaries project, a twoyear festival commission inspired by the landscape of the valley; the launch will include readings of Harriet’s work. “Writing is something that everyone can do,” said Fiona. “So keep an eye out for the writing deckchairs throughout Holmfirth, where you can relax and air your views on what you love about the town. Or take part in a creative writing walk and workshop on the very last day of the Festival.” Storytelling in all its guises will also be a central part of the Festival this year with a guided walk around some of Holmfirth’s most interesting sites, telling tales of heroism, danger and ghosts. And take care if you are driving in the area as you may come across
Mike Bettison and Gary Bridgens, better known as Rambling On, as they walk from Upperthong to Holmfirth with Dolly the cart, collecting material from innocent passers-by for their specially commissioned storytelling show. Or if it’s anarchy you’re after, comedian Mark Thomas brings minor havoc to the town when he returns to make mischief, with a purpose. He arrives in Holmfirth having set himself the task of committing 100 Acts of Minor Dissent in the space of a year – anything can happen, and it probably will! Holmfirth Arts Festival is funded by Arts Council England, Kirklees Council, Holme Valley Parish Council and receives support from many local businesses and individuals. Full details of this year’s festival are available on http://www.holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk and a free brochure listing all the events will be distributed to key information points around the Holme Valley from mid-May. To join the email mailing list contact info@holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk , or to buy tickets call Holmfirth Tourist Information Centre 01484 222444 or Kirklees booking line on 01484 223200.
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 7
Children get a pavement after seven-year battle IT’S TAKEN seven years but the children of Scholes finally have a pavement on which to walk to school. They returned from the Easter holidays to find Kirkless Council workers had installed the new walkway to the Marsh Road back entrance of Scholes Junior & Infant School, making the walk to school much safer than before. Previously, children could run out of the school gate and straight onto the road – usually busy with parked and moving cars as parents dropped-off and picked-up their youngsters. Holme Valley South councillor Donald Firth is pleased the work has been completed. “It’s been a good seven years coming,” he said. “The school were trying for a long time and then, two years ago, they got in touch with me and my fellow councillors to see if we could help. “Myself, Coun. Ken Sims and Parish Coun. Greg Christofi have all done our best to get this sorted for them and we’re pleased to be able to finally tick it off as done.”
Councillors Christofi, Sims and Firth inspect the new pavement outside Scholes School.
New group hopes to attract walkers to Meltham area By Sandie Marshall
A NEW initiative is aiming to tempt walkers to discover the delights of Meltham. Meltham Walkers Are Welcome is a group of local people who want to promote the town and its surrounding area as the perfect place to take a gentle stroll or a more serious hike. The aim is two-fold; to enhance and maintain the existing footpaths in the area and to attract visitors into the town to boost the local economy. The group is part of a bigger Walkers are Welcome community which is proving successful elsewhere in West Yorkshire. Although only formed in January, the group has already started a programme of inspection walks along the dozen or so established routes
designed some time ago by the Meltham Civic Society. Along the way they are spotting any obstructions or areas of poor maintenance that can be fixed, and also checking maps and instructions and updating them if necessary. Work has begun on the group’s website, www.walkingmeltham.com where all the different routes will be found, catalogued into difficulty levels. There will also be an index of local hotels, b&bs, restaurants and cafes so visitors can choose where to recharge after their walk. The group received an early boost in March when Holme Valley Area Committee approved £1,520 of council funding to produce leaflets for four of their walking routes. Kirklees Councillor Edgar Holroyd-Doveton is
a member of the group. He believes Meltham has a huge amount to offer walkers of all levels. He said: “We have a wonderful range of walks on offer – within five minutes of the town you can be in the Peak District National Park. There are high moors, pretty valleys and scenic reservoirs. “We also have the Meltham Way which is a 12k circuit of the whole town including the catchwater for Blackmoor Foot Reservoir. “As well as providing details of all the walks, we’ll also be showing those routes which are best suited to people with mobility problems or with pushchairs. “Plus, there will be further information for horse riders, runners and cyclists so they can all make the most of the area as well.”
If you’ve got a story for the Holme Valley Review call 07747 447023 or email news@holmevalleyreview.co.uk
8 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
Valley helps Yorkshire become the UK’s first Fairtrade Region By Sandie Marshall
There were sweet treats for the winners of the Holmfirth Easter Egg Trail organised by the Holme Valley Business Association. The overall winner of the event, which saw youngsters scouring the town’s shop windows to spot hidden eggs, was four-year-old Eliza Taylor (pictured above). Second and third prize chocolate eggs went to Jade Thompson, 12, and Grace Freeman, 7. Molly Jackson, aged 6, won the fourth prize voucher from Imagine and the sixth prize Easter egg went to Esme Selton, 8. All prizes were sponsored by Imagine toy shop and The Chocolate Box.
YORKSHIRE has proudly become the UK’s first Fairtrade Region which means that wherever you live in the county, you are never far from opportunities to shop with a conscience. Here in the Holme Valley, fairtrade has been a strong movement for a number of years. Businesses, schools and community groups have all signed up and are regularly demonstrating the values of fairtrade. A new leaftlet has been produced showcasing the valley’s four main fairtrade businesses; the Fairtraders Co-operative, the Boiling Coffee Company, Aura Que and fairandfunky, all of which are proving that it is quite possible to run a successful business on the back of fairtrade ethics. But what is fairtrade, and why has the Holme Valley taken this campaign so much to heart? Fairtrade is a simple concept born out of the need to fight poverty in third world countries. It says that, wherever they are in the world and whatever their standard of living, producers should receive a fair price for their goods. It says that we, as a Western consumer society, should no longer exploit farmers and small producers of food and goods in the developing world simply because we are bigger and richer. Like us, they deserve a living wage which will allow them to feed their families and send their children to school. Since the campaign
Helen Robinson (left) and Sophie Bebb, getting fair and sters during Fairtrade Fortnight. Helen and I were very started, the range of available fairtrade items – espe- involved in this and we realised we worked well cially everyday foods like bananas, coffee and choco- together. Fairandfunky was born from that.” late – has grown tremenThe business sells ethidously, helped in no small cally produced and part by huge organisations sourced goods through its such as the Co-op superwebsite and pop-up shops, market throwing their but the friends also run weight behind the idea. education and awareness For the Holme Valley’s sessions in schools and youngest fairtrade busiworkshops to spread the ness, the campaign is all about taking small steps to fairtrade message. “Being involved in fairchange the world. trade isn’t just about sellFairandfunky was set up ing the goods,” insists 12 months ago by friends Sophie. “It’s about living Helen Robinson and the values which includes Sophie Bebb. Both were spreading the messages. already involved in fair“Fairtraders have to trade through the Holmfirth Co-operative but renew their fairtrade stait was working together on tus regularly and that means demonstrating the the Arts Festival that values. It can be a huge inspired them to go into amount of work so you business together. have to feel passionate “A couple of years ago about the concept, not just the Arts Festival had fairthe business idea.” trade street pianos Sophie and Helen particthroughout Holmfirth ularly enjoy taking their which created quite a stir.
funky with local youngfaitrade message into schools. “We do an assembly talk where we get some of the kids to stand at the front to represent all the different people and organisations involved in getting a jar of coffee to the supermarket shelves. “We show them how the traders, processors, packagers, marketeers, transporters, wholesalers and retails all have to take their profit from that jar of coffee. It’s at that point that you see the penny drop – the kids realise how little is left for the farmers. “That’s all they need to make up their own minds that it’s just not fair.” Through Holmfirth’s commitment to fairtrade, Sophie has met many people involved in the movement – none more important that the farmers and producers who are directly benefiting.
Band to play gig for Huw again THE THIRD annual Huw Thatcher Trust concert will again feature local band Age of Paranoia along with a group of Huw’s school friends playing as support. The gig, at the Picturedrome on July 13, is being organised by David Brennan, a friend of Huw’s dad Nick Thatcher and a fellow coach at Hepworth United. Huw, 15, died two years ago after suffering a brain haemorrhage while playing football for the club.
David hopes to make this year’s event even bigger than the previous two, and has set a target of selling 700 tickets. He said: “The first concert was organised soon after Huw’s death and it was a bit rushed – even so, it was a fantastic occasion and we raised over £4,000 for his trust. Last year we made a similar amount, but we want to do even better this time.” Playing along with headliners Age of Paranoia will be Hiding from Olive, a group of
Huw’s friends from Holmfirth High who got together for the first concert and were a great success with the audience. The Huw Thatcher Trust will this year donate the concert proceeds to Richard Ford, a local man left paralysed by the stroke last year. Tickets for the concert are priced £10 and are available from the Picturedrome box office, any of the Hepworth United team managers, Upperthong Cricket Club and Muslin Hall Garage.
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 9
Holmfirth prepares for three days of music, dance and merriment By Sandie Marshall ITS Folk Festival time again when Holmfirth erupts for a packed weekend of music, dance and merriment. Event organisers have crammed musical performances, morris dancing, family fun and workshops at venues all over town in the three days of May 10, 11 and 12. Saturday and Sunday see the traditional displays of morris dancing in the streets and squares of Holmfirth. The festival’s reputation ensures it attracts the best quality ‘sides’ from the world of folk. This year sees the welcome return of Orange Peel Morris from Canada, who last appeared in Holmfirth in 2004 and, after a great reaction last year, The Folk Artists of Moldova. More local talent includes festival favourites Slubbing Billy’s from the Colne and Holme Valleys, Kirkburton Rapier Dancers and Meltham Morris Minors, a group of young dancers aged between nine and eleven from Meltham CE Primary School. The dancing gets under-
way around the town including Victoria Park and the Memorial Gardens at 11am on both days. All the dance sides will also take part in the traditional festival procession which will leave the Memorial Gardens at 3.30pm on Saturday. This year, as well as watching traditional dancing, people can have a go themselves at dance workshops. On Saturday morning, JD & Folk will be teaching Appalachian flatfoot at Brambles Café Bar while there’s a chance to try clog dancing with Twostep in the Nook. There’s even more for families at year’s festival. Among the events, local writer Ruthie Boycott Garner will be teaching youngsters how to become pirates at her family storytelling sessions at Holmfirth Library on Saturday from 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm. There will be tales of pirate adventures, sea shanties to sing and a chance to make a puppets for the grand finale pirate puppet show. Kids and adults of all ages will love the Bread and
Butter Street Theatre’s highly entertaining two festival shows, Gifted the Space Cadet and The Van Dunk Brothers. The first of their two performances at 1.15pm in the Methodist Church grounds includes a circus skills workshop. Local fairtraders fairandfunky will be hosting a Little Folk afternoon of musical mayhem on Saturday at the Parish Church from 1pm where younger festival-goers can have fun making musical instruments from junk. The free drop-in workshop will finish with a little folk noise time of singing and music making. The Civic Hall is once again the venue for the festival’s popular school’s performance on Saturday from 12noon, together with the Folk at the Family Fringe Festival in the Methodist Church grounds. Local headteachers Alex Beaumont and Anne Swain have put together an exciting programme including kids from Hade Edge, Scholes and Upperthong. In addition, popular local singer-songwriter Roger
Canada's Orange Peel Morris, just one of the dance groups at this year's Folk Festival. Davies has been working with pupils at Meltham C of E School to write songs based on local traditions and themes from their village. Family events on Sunday wind up with free Punch & Judy shows and the family ceilidh with the Good Egg Band from 2pm. Along with the dancing and free family events, the festival also
attracts a quality of folk music performers who entertain audiences at bars and venues throughout the town from Friday evening. Among those lined up this year are Dylan Brierley, the 15-year-old Yorkshire folk sensation, Hex, Roger Davies, Jaywalkers and Cherrington & Ward. Finally, the festival will
come to an official close on Suday at around 6pm in the Civic Hall with a rendition of the Holmfirth anthem Pratty Flowers led by Ray Padgett. Full details of all the festival fun, plus who’s performing where and when, are available on the website www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk or in the festival programme.
10 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
Bob begins training for Date set for Tesco’s quadrathlon challenge battle to build on HE’S run marathons and completed triathlons. Now New Mill’s Bob Spencer is training for the latest challenge for the ultimate athlete – the quadrathlon, a musclesearing one-day mix of swimming, cycling, running and kayaking. He and his brother Adrian have entered the Artemis Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon along the shores of Scotland’s Loch Tay on July 13. To complete the course they will have to swim 1.5km in the cold water of the loch, run 24km over seven peaks, get back on the water to kayak 11 km before cycling a further 54km to the finish line. Bob, 39, a web designer, will be raising money for two international relief organisations, Mary’s Meals which organises feeding and education projects for children in the third world, and Mercy Corps which looks after people in the wake of natural disasters. He’s been completing tougher and tougher challenges since a friend entered him for the London Marathon in 2001. He said: “It snowballed from there. Ever since I’ve looked for a challenge per
site in Holmfirth By Sandie Marshall
Quadrathlon brothers Adrian (left) and Bob Spencer. year – something to train for. “I’ve done the Holme Valley Triathlon and so I was looking for something new. I’d not heard of a quadrathlon before but it looked like a good challenge. I haven’t done any kayaking since I worked at a water-
sports centre a long time ago so that’s going to be the interesting part.” If you’d like to sponsor Bob and Adrian for the quadrathlon, visit their web page at www.bobajob.com/sponsorme/
THE date for the next round of Tesco’s fight to build a Holmfirth supermarket has been set for July. The retail giant hopes Planning Inspector John Gray will overturn the decision of Kirklees Council and give the green light for its 2,150sqm supermarket on the site of the old Midlothian garage on New Mill Road. The five-day inquiry will begin on July 2 at Huddersfield’s Media Centre. Mr Gray’s final decision will be given within 10 weeks of the end of the inquiry. It’s the latest – and perhaps final – stage in a fiveyear battle that has bitterly split local opinion. Last July, members of Kirklees Planning Committee agreed with officers and refused to grant permission for the new store at a heated meeting where local people expressed strong views both for and against the proposal.
‘My views have not changed. It beats me why they still want to come back to this development.They don’t seem to get the message that we don’t want another supermarket here.’ In the end, Tesco were turned down on grounds including potential increased traffic and poor access for pedestrians. Now Mr Gray has been appointed to hear the Tesco appeal by the Government’s Bristol-based Planning Inspectorate. Rules dictate he must make a final decision based on strict technical planning criteria with no influence from local opin-
ion or emotion. Holme Valley South Councillor Donald Firth, who chaired last July’s planning committee meeting, is disappointed Tesco did not accept the local decision. He said: “My views have not changed. It beats me why they still want to come back to this development. They don’t seem to get the message that we don’t want another supermarket here. Tesco should have respected the views of the planning committee and left it at that.” A spokesman for Keep Holmfirth Special, the group which campaigned against the Tesco development, agreed: “It is now up to one person, the Planning Inspector, to make the final decision. We have every faith in Mr Gray’s ability to weigh the facts and evidence and to reach a decision that is in the best, long term interests of all residents in the Holme Valley and Kirklees as a whole.”
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 11
12 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
Turn Again has a cunning plan for its next show By Sandie Marshall
A former professional rugby union player stopped off at The Huntsman Inn in Holmfirth as part of his epic Lands End to John O’Groats charity challenge. Joe Mbu, who played for Bath, Harlequins and London Wasps before being forced to retire through injury, is running the length of the UK solo to raise money to refurbish The Joedy Memorial Hospital. The hospital was built by Joe’s grandparents in Okundi, Western Nigeria in 1998 in memory of his late father and uncle. Joe Mbu – The Running Man is aiming to raise £100,000 in the UK and about £500,000 worldwide.
AN award-winning amateur dramatics company will really look the part when they take to the stage for their latest show. Holmfirth-based Turn Again Theatre is well known for producing stunning costumes for its productions. When the group decided to perform a stage version of BBC sitcom Blackadder, they knew that fans of the classic television programme would not accept second best when it came to the period clothing. So – like the show’s much-loved character Baldrick, director Lisa Kendall had a cunning plan. She decided to approach Huddersfield University to see if any of their costumes and textiles students would make an Elizabethan collection for an episode from Blackadder II. Elin Karner offered to take on the job. “I hadn't actually seen any
episodes from that series of Blackadder but the challenge really appealed to me,” said 21-year-old Elin, who hopes to become a freelance theatrical seamstress after she completes her university course. “I watched a dvd of the episode in question again and again to get a feel for the costumes and I am now hoping to get to their opening night to see the actors performing in them.” Elin is still putting the finishing touches to her costumes but has already seen her work being worn when cast members attended a publicity photo shoot at historic Cannon Hall in Cawthorne. “The actors were going through their lines and it was nice to see the costumes come to life, having only previously seen them on mannequins,” she said. Elin, originally from Cambridge, has completed two years of her university course and is currently spending a year on
placements with various theatre companies before returning to the Huddersfield campus for a final year of study. Making the Blackadder costumes was a different challenge to anything she has done so far. “I have had to plan everything myself, from budgeting to design and ordering material, and that is what has made the assignment so interesting.” The costume for the Queenie character, memorably played by Miranda Richardson in the BBC show, was the most demanding for Elin. She spent a long time just drawing up the patterns for a dress to be worn on stage by Turn Again actress Roni Brophy, before spending over 20 hours making the basic outfit. “I've then got to sew on as many sequins as I can manage before finally having to hand over the dress for the show,” she added. Turn Again Theatre will be performing one
Elin puts the finishing touches to Queenie's costume for Turn Again actress Roni Brophy. episode of the Elizabethan series (Blackadder The Second) alongside episodes from Blackadder III (Regency) and Blackadder goes Forth (First World War). The show features Steve Baker, who played Scrooge in Turn Again’s autumn production of A Christmas Carol, as Edmund Blackadder. Blackadder is being
directed by the group's chairman Lisa Kendall and runs from Wednesday May 29 to Saturday June 1 at Holmfirth Civic Hall. Tickets are available from Holmfirth Tourist Information on 01484 222444. To find out more about the company, visit www.turn-againtheatre.co.uk.
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 13
14 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
Volunteers hit the streets for charity week
Christian Aid Week volunteers from Hepworth Church.
AN ARMY of almost 100 volunteers from 10 churches will be hitting the streets of the Holme Valley this month for the annual Christian Aid Week collection. They will be hoping their door-to-door collection during CA Week May 12-18, can raise more than last year’s record-breaking £9,000. Richard Southam, voluntary Area Organiser believes local people will be generous once more. He said: "Valley people have always been very generous in their support of Christian Aid, which does so much good work abroad amongst the world's poorest people. “As well as doing emergency work, CA runs longer-term development projects which give people the skills and tools to become selfreliant. CA never gives to governments, but works in partnership with reputable, local organisations so that the money gets to where it is needed, and its use can be monitored.”
Green light for extra markets HOLMFIRTH’S popular farmers’ market is to be held twice each month from September. The existing market takes place in the market hall on the third Sunday of each month from 9am to 2pm. This will be joined by the second market on every first Sunday from September 1 as part of Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival’s month of food. Plans are underway for this year’s Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival, which will be held on September 28 and September 29.
Scouts launch buy a brick scheme to improve HQ HONLEY Scouts are hoping history will repeat itself as they ask local people to buy a brick and help improve their headquarters. In 1965 over 1,500 local people and businesses bought bricks to help pay for the scout headquarters to be built on Moorbottom. Now the building needs extending and refurbishing, the scheme is being repeated with bricks available at £5 each. The scheme was launched at a special ‘buy a brick’ evening at the headquarters in April. On display was the full list of the names of supporters from 1965. Everyone who buys a brick this time will also have their name permanently on display in the building. Work is about to start on a single-storey extension and refurbishment of the Scout HQ, proving the group with two new meeting rooms and a storeroom. Improvements will also include a new fire door, a hard-wired smoke alarm system and replacement of the original metal framed windows. The project is being part-funded by organisations such as Kirklees Area Committee, Holme Valley Parish Council, Holmfirth Rotary, Huddersfield Common Good Trust, Integrated Youth Support Service and Barnard Sunley Charitable Foundation. The Scouts are raising the rest of the money themselves through activities including the buy a brick scheme.
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 15
New trees planted Win a spin at the region’s newest go-karting track ... in Holme wood as part of £1m project By Sandie Marshall UNWELCOME invaders are being uprooted from Ridding Wood near Holme. Yorkshire Water has started a £1m project to restore ancient woodlands by removing foreign tree species and replacing them with native British trees. Ridding Wood is one of three sites initially being targeted by the utility for improvement. Woodland covering 31 acres is being enhanced with around 12,000 new oak, hazel, rowan, alder and holly to create an upland oak wood. Non-native trees such as larch and pine have been felled and the wood sold to the UK timber trade to make pallets, planks and particle wood chip boards. Native woodlands are much more valuable to British wildlife because insect and larvae at the bottom of the food chain need native leaves to eat and live in. Once these creatures are established, those further up the food chain are attracted to the area to feed on them. The new trees and the areas they are planted in will also help to protect raw water quality by better stabilising the soil, stopping it
Yorkshire Water recreation manager Geoff Lomas with just a few of the 12,000 new trees to be planted. how valuable they are both from being washed into in terms of our heritage and rivers and streams. from a biodiversity point of Geoff Lomas, recreation view. Once an ancient woodand catchment manager at land is lost, it’s gone forever, Yorkshire Water said: which is why we're taking a “Ancient woodlands are lead and investing such a sigessentially the UK equivalent nificant amount to save of the Amazon rainforests. these precious sites.” “It’s hard to stress just
Violinist to play New Mill concert INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed violinist Thomas Bowes will play in New Mill during May. Thomas has served as guest leader of a number of orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. He recently toured the USA as guest leader of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble.
He has lead orchestras for a number of high profile films, including Thomas Newman's score for Skyfall, the latest James Bond film starring Daniel Craig. This year Thomas is embarking on a Bach Pilgrimage throughout Britain, giving concerts of solo Bach violin music in small churches to raise money for local causes. He is not making any
charge for these concerts beyond his travel expenses. The concert in New Mill will be on Thursday May 16 at 7:30pm and will raise money for the Christ Church New Mill Organ Fund. Tickets cost £4 with no charge for children. Tickets are available on the door, or from Catherine Stephenson on 01484 769324 or by emailing jcstephenson@btinternet.com
AN outdoor go-karting track which uses the latest generation of silent electric karts has opened in Barnsley. Tyke Racing has invested almost £500,000 on the new race track on Beevor Street, Hoyle Mill on the outskirts of the town centre. And to mark the occasion Tyke Racing is offering Holme Valley Review readers the chance to win a Tyke Sprint for two people. The Tyke Sprint gives you three eight-minute sessions, giving you 24 minutes of track time to experience all the exhilaration and adrenaline of go-karting. The aim of this event is to achieve the best time across your sessions and get your name on our dynamic computerised leader board. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to come down and try the ultimate karting experience. The state-of-the-art facility boasts a new two-storey clubhouse with briefing room, cafe-bar, changing rooms, conference facilities and spectacular outdoor viewing balcony. A Tyke Racing spokesman said: “The beauty of electric karts is that they are just as quick and exciting as petrolpowered ones - but without the noise and smell. And because they are virtually
silent, spectators can watch a race from the balcony and still chat without being deafened by engine noise, making it a very sociable experience.” Tyke Racing is one of the first outdoor tracks in the country to use the new British-built Eco Volt karts which have a top speed of more than 40mph. Also on offer are corporate hospitality and team-building packages as well as stag and hen do, works' night out and party offers. The track is open seven days a week, and drivers can simply book, turn up, jump in the driving seat and head out onto the track for the ride of their lives. As members of the National Karting Association, Tyke Racing complies with best practise and all drivers have a full safety briefing before competing.
All you have to do to win this great prize worth £50 is tell us how many days a week the go-karting facility is open and email your answer with your name, address and contact email address to: admin@tykeracing.com Closing date for entries is Friday, May 31 at 5pm.
Fact file:
Address: Tyke Racing, Beevor Street, Hoyle Mill, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S71 1HN. Pricing: Tyke Sprint £25, Grand Prix £35. Bespoke corporate and party packages available Telephone: 01226 734 444 Web: www.tykeracing.com Email: admin@ tykeracing.com Minimum height restrictions apply. Full terms and conditions on website.
16 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
Thongsbridge Cadets receive the new IT equipment from Terry Butterworth.
Renowned businessman Jan replaces stolen kit COMPUTER equipment stolen from the Thongsbridge Army Cadet Unit has been replaced by a worldrenowned businessman and environmentalist. Dr Jan Telensky, a long time supporter of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, saw newspaper reports detailing the theft of laptops and other equipment stolen from the unit’s Huddersfield Road headquarters in March. He immediately stepped
forward and offered to replace everything taken. Thongsbridge Detachment Commander, Colour Sergeant Dan Heneghan said: “The detachment was broken into and a lot of the IT equipment that we had purchased was stolen leaving us in a difficult situation. “I was so shocked to hear that our plea for help had been heard, we are ever so grateful to Dr. Jan Telensky.” Dr Telensky’s colleague
Terry Butterworth handed over the new kit to Mick Wroe, whose son Tom was killed in Afghanistan last year. Tom was a former cadet from the unit. Also there was Tom’s sister Demi who has now enrolled to the unit herself. Since the breakin, the Cadets have received a number of local donations and would like to thank Moorlands School, New Mill Branch Royal British Legion, Miss. E. Hirst and Mr. Senior.
Beer festival returns to coincide with folk event HOLMFIRTH Cricket Club’s Beer Festival is making a welcome return over the second weekend of May. Run to coincide with the Holmfirth Festival of Folk on
May 10 and 11, the event will offer beer lovers the chance to try many unusual real ales plus the club’s usual bar facilities from 7pm until midnight. There will be live
music on both evenings and hot food served throughout. Both mornings will see the club open from 9am for a breakfast service of sandwiches and hot drinks.
Friends of Cliff Rec appeal for historical help By Sandie Marshall A LOCAL group is looking for volunteers to help them research local history. The Friends of Cliff Rec need people to dig into the background of the recreation area and find out all they can about its history, its former uses and the importance it played in the lives of local people since the late 1800s. It’s part of a project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund which will eventually see the research collated and presented on permanent information boards at the rec, along with sculptures produced by local children. Mary Blacka, treasurer for the friends’ group and leading the local history element of the project said: “We are very proud
to have won this award. “We welcome any members of the community who would like to share in this achievement and to help gather the historical information we seek. “Volunteers will receive the training necessary to ensure their efforts will be both rewarding and worthwhile.” Last year, the Friends succeeded in having the rec officially recognised as a Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field, which protects it forever from change of use or development. In addition, the group has now secured the money they need to build a stone seat at the Rec to allow walkers to sit and enjoy the open space and the spectacular views of Wooldale, Cinderhills and across much the Valley. The seat is being funded
jointly by Holme Valley Parish Council and Kirklees Area Committee. Information about the history project will be available at Cliff Rec’s annual Fun Day on Saturday July 6. Jason McCartney MP will open the event and unveil a commemorative plaque to celebrate the rec’s QE2 Field status. The Fun Day starts on the rec at 2pm and will have some added attractions this year. Mary said: “We will use the event to update the community about the heritage project and hope to recruit research volunteers.” If you have information about the rec or would like to become a researcher then contact friendsofcliffrec@hotmail.co.uk
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 17
Parliamentary Corner with Jason McCartney MP
Variety and championing the local area is what I love most IT’S three years now since I became the local MP. It’s an absolute honour representing such a beautiful part of the world. As well as my Westminster duties I very much see myself as being a local champion for our area. I love the variety of the role with every day bringing up a new challenge. One minute I can be helping sort out an overflowing water pipe in a rented property and the next day off to the Pentagon with my NATO role to discuss the nuclear threat from North Korea. In the past week in Parliament I’ve been chairing briefings on rail investment in our area, I’ve spoken in a debate on the plight of our Sheep Farmers following the heavy snowfall and continued to campaign for the best support for the Tour De France coming to Yorkshire. Talking of the Tour De France, the first Welcome to Yorkshire TDF Road Show at Huddersfield Town Hall was attended by 280 people representing local schools, businesses and community groups. It’s great to see everyone working together to get the most from the world’s 3rd biggest sporting event which is coming through the Holme Valley on Sunday July 6 2014. Key points made are that local roads will close around 3 hours before the tour
comes through and that as well as the cyclists whizzing past there will be many promotional and support vehicles giving out sweets and gifts to children – so there will be lots to see. You’ll have read elsewhere in the Review about potential new tenants for the Riverside Shopping centre. Meanwhile businesses come and go as they always have as tastes and the internet change shopping habits. I’m proud to shop local and I hope you all will too to support our local businesses. Some people have asked about the LIDL site and the company
have confirmed to me that although the site is challenging they are still on track to open this winter. I was pleased to join in the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of St George’s church in Brockholes. After the Bishop of Wakefield led the service, local schoolchildren paraded round the village with a “dragon” and the Hade Edge Youth band. Finally I’d to thank everyone who has sponsored me for running the London Marathon. It was an amazing day and I can’t wait to run again next year - seriously! Well done to Matthew Pierson from the Holmfirth Harriers who finished an incredible 19th overall. I was some way behind but ran all the way in a time of four hours and 44 minutes. Thanks to the Holmfirth Harriers supporters with their banner who cheered me on at 22 miles – I needed it. I’ve raised £3,176.70 so far for the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice but there’s still time to add a late donation please https://www.justgiving.com/jasonmccartneymp As always please get in touch if you need my help. My constituency office is 22 Huddersfield Road in Holmfirth (opposite Ashley Jackson’s gallery) email: jason.mccartney.mp@parliament.uk or phone 01484 688378.
A Holmfirth couple who recently celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary put the longevity of their marriage down to being blessed with good luck. Harry and Nancy Johnson celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary on the 3rd April at White Rose House. The couple met in 1939 through their love of dancing, which they carried on with throughout their marriage. No one can remember any proposal, but they were married at Holmfirth Wesleyan Chapel in 1943. As Harry was on a 48-hour pass from the army there was no honeymoon for the happy couple. They celebrated with a party at White Rose House care home, where Nancy lives and Harry visits her every day. The couple have three children, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
18 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
CHARLIE’S TYRE SHOP E’S I L R A H C OPS H S E R Y T E’RE LTD - W U ALL O WITH YWAY THE
TYRES BATTERIES EXHAUSTS BRAKE REPLACEMENT SERVICE MOT ENGINE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE & SENSOR LIGHTS RESETS
MELTHAM TYRE & EXHAUST CENTRE 25 Carlisle Street, Meltham HD9 4NP Tel: 01484 854 600 1
Now included in our range
YEARS 9 HOLME IN THE V WE KNOALLEY WHAT W W E DOING ’RE
PERFORMANCE TYRES also stocking now stocking
FALKEN PREMIUM PERFORMANCE TYRES
CHARLIE’S Oscar says... Summers finally on its way! Make sure you check your tyres before your long journeys. Most surveys found that a large number of tyres had defects!
TYRE SHOP Number 1 in the Holme Valley
Cross Roads, New Mill Road, Honley
Tel: 01484 666 916
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 19
Concert in ex-teacher Liz’s memory to raise funds for research LIZ TATLOCK’S death from sudden heart failure last year left her whole family devastated by the loss of their much-loved wife, mum and grandmother. Now her family are channelling their grief into fundraising in honour of the 61-year-old ex-Holmfirth High School teacher. So far they have raised almost £4,000 and are hoping a memorial concert in June will push their total significantly higher. Liz’s whole family – husband Phil, daughter Jo and her husband Paul, son Daniel and his wife Joanna and young grandchildren Ellie, Jacob and Joshua are all involved with raising money for the British Heart Foundation’s Mending Broken Hearts Appeal, a ground-breaking research programme, which aims to end the suffering from severe heart failure. Daughter Jo Walker said: “Mum was my best friend. It was such a shock when she died and I am lost without
Liz, pictured with husband Phil. her, so it has been good for me to have something to focus on. “It is still so raw – it’s hard to think about the good times we had together, so this gives the whole family a way of thinking about and doing something positive.” Fund raising to date has included a supper and raffle at Daniel’s Lemon Tree restaurant in Honley, taking part in the Huddersfield Santa Run, a children’s party and quiz night. There’s also a charity golf day in the
pipeline for later in the year. Now the family is finalising plans for their biggest event to date – a musical evening of memories on June 15 at Holmfirth High where Liz used to teach English and history. Jo feels the family fundraising effort is a fitting legacy for her mum, and that the money raised could one day benefit strangers and those closer home. She said: “The work resulting from the Mending Broken Hearts appeal could have benefits for me in my lifetime, or for my daughter, especially as there is a strong history of heart disease in our family.” Tickets for the Liz Tatlock Memorial Concert are available priced £10 for adults and £5 for children over seven and can be bought by contacting Jo on 07775 914225 or by emailing jojo_t77@hotmail.com Alternatively, donations can be made by going to www.justgiving.com/lizslegacy2012.
Friend to Friend members making tiles for the Holmfirth mural.
Centre to host group’s exhibition AN EXHIBITION of work by members of Holmfirth’s Friend to Friend group is being held at the Olive Tree, Totties Garden Centre in May. Last year the group received a lottery grant for its Diamond Years project to celebrate 60 years of the Queen’s reign. The Olive Tree exhibition, open from May 10, showcases some of the work produced through the project. Members of the group are all over 70 years of age, most
being in their eighties and nineties. They have made pottery tiles with Jim Robison which are to be made into a mural and mounted on a wall in the centre of Holmfirth by the Parish Council. Another enjoyable challenge has been to design material and a pattern for a fifties style dress. Oral history was a focus for the group and members have worked with a group of young people from the Foundation Course at
Kirklees College and pupils from Scholes Junior & Infants School. Interviews revealed fascinating incidents from older people’s lives. Alongside this members have made scrapbooks about the last 60 years. Friend to Friend is a local charity which aims to make a real difference to the lives of older people in South Kirklees, by giving them the chance to get out and meet others – leading to a healthier, more active and less lonely old age.
Don’t get a copy of the Review delivered to your home? You can pick one up at one of the following supermarkets: Morrisons Meltham Sainsburys Shorehead Tesco Penistone Tesco Greenfield Morrisons Waterloo Co-operative Holmfirth Tesco Scissett Co-operative Netherton
20 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
Council’s ‘undemocratic approach’over town’s taxi ranks angers Keith By Sandie Marshall
Karen (left) tries her hand at ice cream making with Louise Holmes at Yummy Yorkshire.
US broadcaster enjoys the region’s food hot spots A TOP US broadcaster took a tasty tour of Yorkshire’s food hot spots, and stopped off to sample the delights of the Holme Valley. Multi Emmy award-winning reporter Karen Schaler was on a three-day filming tour for her hit show Travel Therapy, which appears coast-to-coast on US morning news, broadcast to 10 million viewers. The show features Schaler’s first-hand experiences of world cuisine with a
pick of the top destinations, hotels, spas and restaurants across the world. Her Yorkshire experience was organised by food tour company Yorkshire Food Finder and included a meal of local produce cooked by Tim Bilton at the Butcher’s Arm in Hepworth and the chance to create a new brand-new flavour of ice cream – black garlic and chocolate – at Yummy Yorkshire. The Review asked Karen
whether she thinks the US public will be impressed with the best Yorkshire has to offer: “Definitely”, she said. “There’s a big interest in food tourism in the States and they are looking for something different. “These kind of small-scale producers of quality, homecooked food will definitely appeal. “I’ve had a wonderful time – the scenery is amazing and the food has been out of this world.”
A HOLME Valley parish councillor and businessman has accused Kirklees Council of taking a “wholly undemocratic approach” to the introduction of two temporary taxi ranks in Holmfirth. Coun Keith Sharland, who runs Sharlands Butchers on Victoria Street, says the two late-night taxi waiting points will cause huge inconvenience and disturbance to people living in the town centre and disrupt parking for customers of local restaurants and bars. Kirklees, he believes, failed to consult with the people of Holmfirth on whether they wanted the taxi ranks. “That’s not democracy,” he told The Review. “The people who sanctioned these changes do not live or work anywhere near Holmfirth.
How they possibly know what is best for the town and people if they don’t bother to ask?” The council’s Licensing Committee approved the new taxi ranks at a meeting in March. Hackney carriage taxis will be allowed to wait for passengers on Victoria Street and Victoria Square between 8pm and 2am. After improvement work has been completed next year, the taxi ranks will be moved to a permanent home within Holmfirth bus station. Once the two taxi ranks are operational, it will become an offence for drivers to stop there from 8pm, even to use the cash points or drop people off. Coun Sharland wrote to Kirklees Leader Mehboob Khan to object to the decision. Coun Khan responded by saying that the council had fulfilled its obligations
by placing a public notice about the change in the Huddersfield Examiner on February 11. This, says Coun Sharland, is simply not good enough. “I’ve spoken to 43 businesses in Holmfirth and only three knew about this before it was agreed. “I’ve been asking customers in my shop and so far not one was aware of it or wants it. Kirklees has taken a wholly undemocratic approach. “They may have fulfilled their legal obligation with a notice in the newspaper but morally and democratically they are wrong.” What do you think? Will the new taxi ranks be helpful to late-night visitors to Holmfirth or a disturbance to businesses and residents? Let us know by emailing news@holmevalleyreview.co. uk
New committee and name for Association A NEW committee is hoping to breathe fresh life into Holme Valley Business Association. One of the first aims for the officers will be to find a new name for the organisation. Last year’s vice president Ian Gooch is taking over as president, with the help of two deputies – Greg Christofi and Nigel Beever.
Mel Armstrong is the new secretary, while husband Nigel has become treasurer. Ian said: “I’m very pleased to have different people on the committee and lots of new support. “Whatever people think about the business association in the past, we want to move forward with a more positive approach – that’s
one reason we are looking for a different name. We want people to know how active the association is in the festivals, especially the Food & Drink Festival and in the Christmas lights. We want to grow these and do some new things. We’re already planning a Yorkshire Day celebration for August.”
Friends to tackle Nepal to raise money for centre TWO Holmfirth friends are aiming high to support the Yorkshire Cancer Centre. Steven Parr and Chris Barr are planning a charity trek to the mountains of Nepal as part of a £6,500 charity fund raising drive for the Leeds-based cancer centre. Chris’s partner Lisa Stubbs received treatment at the centre on her recent journey to beat breast cancer. If Steven and Chris reach their target they will be strapping on backpacks and heading for Nepal in March next year for a nine day endurance trek which takes in mountains to 4,000 metres. Their fundraising so far has got off to a flying start with a curry night at Holmfirth’s Masala Lounge which raised £850 and direct donations through the pair’s Just Giving webpage. The fund got a mas-
sive boost in April when Steve, Chris and 24 brave friends took on the Pain Barrier, an energy sapping 10k run over hills, fields and through deep mud. Other events already organised for later in the year include a charity dinner dance at The Huntsman. Full details of all the events will be published on the Facebook site YCC Nepal Trek 2014 and the linked Just Giving page. Chris explained why raising the funds for Yorkshire Cancer Centre is important to him. He added: “With my wife Lisa’s experience in 2011 and 2012 of this dreadful disease, my family has seen first-hand the amazing treatments completed at this Centre of excellence, turning a real devastating blow for us into, what has become, an
Having conquered the Pain Chris are ready for Nepal. amazingly positive journey.” For Steven, using social events to raise money is proving a thoroughly enjoyable experience. He said: “I never thought it would be so brilliant getting people together and organising events. The support from local people has
Barrier, Steven (left) and been amazing. “The trouble is, everyone knows someone who has been affected by this disease – we lost my wife’s mother to it and my auntie had it too. It has touched everyone in some way. That’s why people really want to support this cause.”
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 21
A glorious day out for both farmers and families
The showground will be full of attractions for the whole family,
HONLEY Show will be held this year on June 8 at The Showground, Moor Lane, Farnley Tyas – and is one of the most prestigious, bestattended and well-respected rural agricultural shows. The amazing location allows families and exhibitors alike to enjoy a wide range of activities, agricultural events, country crafts, family entertainment and competitions. The showground will be full of attractions for the whole family, including Jumpin’ Jez Avery and his Motorbike Stunt Show, the Blackpool Circus School workshop, the Woodhead Mountain Rescue display team, springer dog agility, falconry display, various bands, wildlife displays, children’s games, children’s rides and entertainment, the Body
Zorb Olympics, plus much more. Jez Avery is one of the originators of freestyle mountain biking and now a renowned UK stunt show performer with numerous Guinness World Records under his belt. He will be there to amaze and entertain. The show includes four different vehicles on four wheels, two wheels, one wheel and even no wheel – performing wheelies, stoppies, drifting, doughnuts, precision driving, two-wheel driving and stunts to keep the whole family on the edge of their seats and laughing along. Honley Show are proud this year to have the Woodhead Mountain Rescue display team to entertain the crowds. The team is a volunteer search and rescue serv-
ice covering South Huddersfield, South Yorkshire, the Peak District and surrounding areas. They were formed in 1964 and provide an on call, round the clock, all year volunteer search and rescue service in upland or mountainous areas of the Park. However, the Police are increasingly calling upon the teams to undertake searches for missing people in lowland areas, especially children and older people. They have also assisted at the Lockerbie Air Disaster, searching for York chef Claudia Lawrence, the floods of 2007 and various road closures due to snow. Honley Show is a true agricultural show – with classes and competitions for right across the agricultural spectrum. Continued on page 22
22 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
Continued from page 21 From traditional farm animals; cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, poultry, to more domesticated animals; horses, dogs, rabbits, mice and cavies; and crafts including floral exhibits, handicrafts and children’s classes. There will be thousands of exhibits to see across hundreds of classes – with something for everyone. And if you ask the stewards based in the animal areas they will be happy to give you more information about the exhibits and possibly let you handle them. There will be over 150 trade and craft stalls across the showground – plus a wide selection of food concessions and a beer tent will also be available. The trade stands form an important feature at Honley Show, being the first sights on entry to the showground – and have continued to grow considerably over the last few years. There will be stalls including local and national businesses and charities, offering a wide range of goods and services from wooden bird boxes to beautiful interior gifts, from exquisite handmade jewellery to fine country clothing, and car dealerships to motorhomes. Inside the craft marquee at the top of the showground
A falconry display and children’s rides will be two of the many attractions at this year’s Honley Show. there will be18 food stalls Saxophone Choir Goat Section which will include preserves, Brass Band Children’s Classes Jumpin’ Jez Avery relishes, vegetables, meat, Tug of War Cavy Section Motorbike Stunt Show – fish as well as the old Horse Show Egg Classes more info at favourites. Show Jumping Rabbit Jumping http://www.jezavery.co.uk There are also 32 handi Ridden Shire Horses Tractor Parade Woodhead Mountain craft stalls with new Gymkhana Classes Willow Weaving Rescue Team Display – exhibitors offering fashion Heavy Horse Classes Donkey Rides more info at http://woodclothing, coal models, cos Cattle Section Children’s Quiz headmrt.org metics, childrenswear as Dog Show Children’s Rides Blackpool Circus School Pigs Section Puppet Shows well as the regular jewellery, Workshop – more info at Rabbit Classes Bouncy Castles cards, oriental and pet http://www.blackpoolcircuss- Handicrafts Children’s Games goods. chool.co.uk Sheep Section Face Painting Full details on all attrac Falconry Display Mouse Classes Climbing Wall tions, activities, schedules Springers Dog Agility Poultry Classes Wildlife Display and entry forms can be Beagles and Hounds Floral Exhibits Trade Stands found at Bodyzorb Olympics Donkey Classes Charity Stalls www.honleyshow.co.uk
List of attractions
Craft Stalls Countryside Marquee Beer Tent
Classes Cavies
Cattle Dogs Goats Handicrafts Heavy Horse Light Horse Mouse Pigs Poultry Rabbit Sheep Tractors
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 23
Publisher works with choir and High School on heritage project By Sandie Marshall LOCAL publisher Shalliley Books is working with New Mill Male Voice Choir and Holmfirth High School on two projects that celebrate the musical heritage of the Holme Valley. Firstly, Shalliley is sponsoring Let All Men Sing, an open night at the high school which invites the community to share in the choir’s 21 years of singing and fellowship. The evening will centre on the presentation Men in Green Jackets, which lightheartedly covers the life and times of the choir, followed by four or five songs from the concert repertoire. The event, at Holmfirth
High School at 7pm on June 27, is free to attend without prior booking. The second venture will see Shalliley work towards updating a book written by the-then headteacher of the high school in 1982. The book, ‘A Musical Heritage – musical meanderings of the Holme Valley’ was written by CWJ Cocks and based on research by the school’s head of music Richard Sargeantson. Shalliley’s David Walker is looking for anyone who can help with a second edition, especially anyone who knew Mr Cocks and could contribute to a short biography of him. Also any book lovers who could help with writing, collating, interviewing or
editing. Any surplus funds from the updated Meanderings will be donated to Jim Morgan’s community choir initiative. Jim is Director of Community Music at Holmfirth High School. He and Steve Bradnum will be recruiting singers from the local districts to join a choir dedicated to musical theatre. They will start rehearsing in September with a view to producing a concert for Holmfirth Arts Festival, 2014. If you would like to offer help on the second edition of Meanderings, please contact David Walker on 01484 683196 or email shalliley@btinternet.com
Town’s Film Festival returns for its fourth showing RETURNING for its fourth showing, the Holmfirth Film Festival is promising eight exciting days packed with over 50 films shown at venues across the Valley and beyond from May 17. Sell-out favourites like Ladies Who Lunch, Film in a Barn and Curry Night are still there, alongside innovations including Cinema in a Yurt outside the Cricketers Arms in Netherthong. Along with headliner Will Self, other Festival highlights are the film trail on May 18 when a single ticket gets entry to 10 different venues around Holmfirth, and a rousing final night showing of cult smash The Rocky Horror Picture Show introduced by Holme Valley-born Richard Hartley who cowrote and arranged the music with Richard O’Brien. There will be a Clickathon, giving local people the chance to show and talk about their own favourite film clips, and features about Yorkshire characters including influential beer writer Michael Jackson who listed
Richard Hartley will be introducing the Rocky Horror Picture Show for the Festival finale. The Nook as one of his top Other classics on the prodrinking spots. gramme are Amour, Rust and Among the 50 plus films, Bone, Untouchable, The documentaries and shorts Royal Affair and This will be a revival of the 1963 Sporting Life. classic Billy Liar followed by There will also be lots of a talk by Tony Earnshaw, opportunities for families to Yorkshire Post film critic and watch award-winning chilformer director of Bradford dren’s films and animation International Film Festival. classics.
Funding deadline looms LOCAL groups have until May 31 to apply for the first round of Kirklees Council Arts in the Neighbourhood Funding. The fund provides money for community and voluntary groups to set up arts and cultural projects and events. Criteria for possible projects is wide, although they must all be wholly or mainly for the benefit of Kirklees residents and involve Kirklees residents.
There will be three rounds of funding through 2013. This first round is for projects taking place from August 1. Successful applicants from last year include Holmfirth’s Justify Move Dance Academy and Heads Together, the group that runs Two Valleys Radio. Interested groups must already be registered with Kirklees Grant Access Point (GAP).
To advertise your business in the Holme Valley Review call 07867 806933
24 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
CLASSIFIED SERVICES COMPUTING
ROOFING
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
CARPET & VINYL SERVICES
DANCE CLASSES
PODIATRY
What’s On Guide Review Holme Valley
Until Holiday Monday May 27, Colne Valley Museum, Golcar, annual exhibition by Colne Valley Art Society, wide selection of media and subject matter and the usual 'bargain corner' for items to take away on day of purchase. Open weekends and bank holidays, 25pm. More information 01484 659762, www.colnevalleymuseum.org.uk Thursday May 9, Shepley Library, 7.30-9pm, chance to meet Glasgow-born author Alison Gangel – her critically acclaimed memoir The Sun Hasn't Fallen From The Sky was a Radio 4 Book of the Week. The evening will include a question and answer session. You can also buy copies of the book and have them signed.Tickets £2 from Kirklees booking offices 01484 223200/222444. Friday May 10 – Sunday 12, Holmfirth Festival of Folk – live music in pubs, bars and restaurants, street dancing and entertainers, family events, children's concerts and much more, mostly free of charge. Alongside the main programme, Holmfirth Picturedrome is hosting concerts on Friday night, Saturday afternoon/ evening and Sunday afternoon. For latest updates go to www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk or www.picturedrome.net Saturday May 11, Meet at Shepley railway station, 9.45am, for a medium walk round Emley Moor, 10 miles, mostly lanes and field paths, led by Kirklees countryside volunteer Tony. More information - contact Susan 07979 292 781. Saturday May 11, Golcar Lily Day, village gala with a steam engine and street market, shire horses, feasting music and morris dancing, children’s makeit-and-take-it-home’ activities. Colne Valley Museum will be baking the famous ‘Golcar Lily Loaf’ in its Victorian kitchen and demonstrating traditional craftsincluding spinning, weaving and clog-making. Free admission. Phone 01484 659762. Saturday May 11 Penistone Paramount, 2.30pm, Cinema Organ Trust concert with Phil Kelsall playing the 1937 Compton cinema pipe organ. Tickets £10. Box office: 01226 767532. Sunday May 12, Conservation day in Hepworth, with Kirklees countryside volunteers, meet 10am, off Far Lane (HD9 1RB). Work includes drainage, steps and revetments, needed to keep the footpath open. To find out more, contact Nigel 07746 973281 (evenings). Sunday May 12, Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre, Marsden, 10am-4pm, Rag rug workshop – start your very own family heirloom whilst recycling your old t-shirts. Cost £25 for the day including a £13 ragrug kit for you to start and take away. Contact Janet
Hagger 01484 847091 or 07918 682 878. Tuesday May 14, Holmfirth Transition Town Initiative (HoTT) event, 7.30pm, at Brambles, Towngate. Future Positive: Action for sustainability in the Holme Valley. Guest speaker Erik Bichard, professor of regeneration and sustainable development, Salford University. Discussion, drinks, followed by brief AGM. Phone 01484 686912. Tuesday May 14 – Saturday 18, Calendar Girls – moving, funny and thought provoking play, staged by Marsden Parish Church AODS, in the parochial hall, Clough Lea, Marsden, 7.30pm nightly. Tickets £8. Phone 01484 846758 or 07715 495 474. Wednesday May 15 – Saturday 18, The Sorcerer – Huddersfield Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s 50th anniversary production, at Lawrence Batley Theatre, 7.15pm nightly + 2.15pm Saturday. Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.org Thursday May 16 – Sunday 19, Shepley Spring Festival – traditional music and dance extravaganza embracing a wide range of styles. The showground site at Shepley Cricket Club will have a carnival atmosphere with street theatre, circus skills workshops, children's storytelling, crafts, rides and a climbing wall. Other attractions include an international food market and a beer tent. For schedule of events phone 01484 604704, e-mail info@shepleyspringfestival.com Thursday May 16, Christ Church, New Mill, 7.30pm, concert by internationally acclaimed violinist Thomas Bowes, in aid of the church organ fund. Tickets £4, free for children, available on the door or from Catherine Stephenson 01484 769324, jcstephenson@btinternet.c om Friday May 17 – Sunday 19, St George's Church, Brockholes, Flower festival weekend, Fri, 7.15pm pre-festival concert with the Bluebird Singers; Sat, 10am-4pm and Sun 12noon-4pm, festival displays open to visitors. More information 01484 661178. Friday May 17 – Friday 24, Holmfirth Film Festival, various venues, including 50th anniversary screenings at the Picturedrome: Sat 18, 11.30am doors for 12noon start, The Incredible Journey – Disney classic; Sun 19, 1.30pm doors for 2pm start, Billy Liar – based on the Keith Waterhouse play, set in Bradford, starring Tom Courtenay and Julie Christie. Tickets available on the door or in advance from Holmfirth Tourist Information 01484 222444. Website: holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk Friday May 17, Huddersfield Town Hall,
Gilmore & Roberts, appearing at Lawrence Batley Theatre on May 25. 7.30pm, concert by Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – works by Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Richard Strauss. Tickets can be booked at Holmfirth Tourist Information 01484 222444. Saturday May 18 and Sunday 19, Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West (HD8 9XJ): A Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends Toby and Mavis, supervised by Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller, 10am4pm, attractions include platform rides, bouncy castles, donkey rides and face painting. Some activities are weather permitting. For more details phone 01484 865727 Saturday May 18, Hepworth Village Hall, 7.30pm, Movie Moments – evening of musical memories from the silver screen. Tickets £12, £7.50 concessions. Contact Ian Sinclair 0114 233 7993 or 07885 280 140. Saturday May 18, Colne Valley Museum, Golcar, 7.30pm, Yorkshire dialect evening – part of National Museums at Night week.Tickets £5 including refreshments. Further details 01484 659762, www.colnevalleymuseum.org.uk Sunday May 19, Holmfirth Farmers Market, 9am-2pm, in the Market Hall, monthly array of quality local produce, fresh fruit and veg, meats, cheeses, cakes, jams and much more. Information line: 01484 223730. Sunday May 19, Meet at Trinity Church, Moor Bottom, Honley, 2.15pm, ‘Bluebell’ guided walk organised jointly by Honley Civic Society and the church. Next scheduled dates: June 16 and July 14.
Monday May 20, Meltham Library, 10am-noon, From fleece to felt – creating decorative felt pieces. Free admission but booking essential. Phone 01484 222606. Tuesday May 21 and Thursday 23, Holmfirth Library, 10am-4pm, BITS: Basic IT session – learn the basics of wordprocessing, spreadsheets, email, internet or ancestry. Free admission but phone in advance to book your one hour session: 01484 222430 Tuesday May 21, Meltham Library, 1.303.30pm, meet Sue Salmon, medical herbalist, for a fascinating talk and an easy circular walk - learn about the healing power of hedgerow plants. Phone 01484 222606. Wednesday May 22, Honley Library, 2-4pm, From fleece to felt – creating decorative felt pieces. Free admission but booking essential. Phone 0 1484 222340 Wednesday May 22, Holmfirth Library, 6pm7.30pm, Readers’ group – come and have a cuppa and share your enthusiasm for reading with likeminded people. Tea and coffee provided. More information 01484 222430. Saturday May 25, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, 11am and 2pm, Star – join the green-fingered gardener and the tidy tailor who live at opposite ends of the world. All they share is a bright star glittering in the sky above them... a show ideal for ages two to five. 8pm, Gilmore and Roberts – BBC Radio 2 ‘Best Duo’ 2013 nominees combine astounding laptapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademark harmonies. Supported by
local band Jenny and the Good Men. Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.org Saturday May 25 – Saturday June 8, Live music at Holmfirth Picturedrome, Sat 25, Fish – full band show by former Marillion frontman; Fri 31, We Rock – charity concert for the Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust; Sat 8, Alabama 3 best known for the theme to the American TV series The Sopranos. Tickets from the bar any weekday evening, online at www.picturedrome.net Sunday May 26 and Holiday Monday 27, Holmfirth Craft and Produce Market, 10am4.30pm, in the Market Hall. More information 01484 223730, markets@kirklees.gov.uk Sunday May 26, Hade Edge FC car boot sale, on the football fields, Penistone Road, gates open at 10.30am for sellers, cars £8, vans/trailers £10, open to the public from 11am. Refreshments available. Contact Audrey Dalton 01484 684924. Tuesday May 28 – Thursday 30, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, 7.30pm, The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde's scintillating comedy of manners,. Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.org Wednesday May 29 – Saturday June 1, Turn Again Theatre presents Blackadder – three classic episodes from the hit TV series, at Holmfirth Civic Hall. Tickets from Holmfirth Tourist Information 01484 222444. Sunday June 2, Huddersfield Town Hall, 7pm-11pm, Ken Dodd's Happiness Show – guests, non-stop gags and a selection of songs in celebration of over half a century of hilariousness from the Squire of Knotty Ash. Ticket information 01484 223200/222444. Sunday June 2, New Orleans Jazz Club, 8pm10.30pm, at the Old Bridge Hotel, Holmfirth, relaxed monthly session with a six-piece, old style jazz band. More information: Richard Lord 01484 683476 or 07932 160 508, e-mail richardblord@gmail.com Saturday June 8, Holmfirth Parish Church, 7.30pm, Musical celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation, with Holmfirth Choral Society and orchestra.Tickets £6, available from early May at Andrew’s Greengrocer, Huddersfield Road, Sid’s Café, next to the church, or by phone 01484 687643. Sunday June 9, St George's Church, Brockholes, Summer Serenade – last event of the 150th anniversary celebrations, with Carrement Sax – four saxophone players from France, along with soloists Thom Meredith and Sarah Ogden. More information 01484 661178.
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 25
Cafe has awardwinning food to suit all tastes on delicious menu JOIN us for breakfast, lunch, a sweet treat or afternoon tea at The Barn Café at Blacker Hall Farm. Our Café is a 17th Century barn with natural stone and oak throughout, with a great play-area for your children to entertain themselves, which includes a large slide. We are open daily and our delicious mouthwatering menu includes many of our awardwinning items made in the Farm Shop. This includes award-winning bacon dry-cured in our butchery and our gold award-winning steak burgers made fresh by our team of experts. All of the bread is baked daily in our bakery by our team of craft bakers. Head chef Mark Duce and his team prepare tasty, fresh and seasonal dishes in the Café; the full menu can be viewed at www.blackerhall.com Catch up with friends Our Yorkshire Cream Tea or Afternoon Tea is the perfect treat for a catch up with friends. Enjoy a freshly baked fruit scone with soft seasonal fruits, strawberry jam and clotted cream served with your choice of loose-leaf tea or fresh coffee. Alternatively our Afternoon Tea is a fabulous treat with freshly made open cut sandwiches and dainty homemade cakes for two also served with your choice of loose-leaf tea or fresh coffee. Steak Night Join us for Steak Night in The Barn. Our next one is coming up on June 15; it is the perfect opportunity to treat your Dad the night before Father’s Day. Our menu incorporates the finest local, seasonal and freshest ingredients and all of our local Yorkshire beef award-winning steaks are matured and traditionally dry-aged for a minimum of 21 days at Blacker Hall Farm. Enjoy our Great Taste award-winning steaks, commended for their succulence and exceptional flavour. Our Steak Nights fill up quickly so book early to avoid disappointment! To book please contact The Barn on 01924 267202 Ext. 2. Steak Night dates – tables from 7pm: Saturday June 15 Saturday July 27 Saturday August 17 Opening hours for The Barn: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 6pm, Saturday 8.30am – 5pm, Sunday 9am – 5pm. Last orders are 30 minutes before we close.
26 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
The luxurious marquee restaurant at Hinchliffe’s Restaurant in Netherton, where home-reared 30-day matured beef is one of the specialities.
Hinchliffe’s steaks its claim as a perfect pit-stop WHETHER you’re a hungry hiker, a ravenous rider or a starved shopper, it seems the perfect pit stop is right on your doorstep. Hinchliffe’s Restaurant in Netherton, near Huddersfield, is bursting with delicious pasture to plate food – day and night – with a big car park to stash your vehicles, your walking boots or, of course, your shopping. The luxurious marquee restaurant is always bustling with families and couples popping in for a ‘Full
Yorkshire’ after a walk: stacks of pancakes, smoked salmon or Eggs Benedict, or grabbing lunch before a tour of the open farm or retail therapy at the well stocked farm shop. Plus, there’s a fixed price early bird menu for those who like to eat early. But its Hinchliffe’s famous home-reared beef – butchered in house by its expert butchers – that takes the spotlight, with gorgeous gourmet burgers served with homemade relish and melt-
ing cheese; and rump, ribeye, sirloin and fillet steaks cooked-to-order with a choice of four different sauces and thick-cut chips. It’s no accident that Hinchliffe’s 30-day matured beef has earned it a fantastic reputation in this part of Yorkshire. At night, Hinchliffe’s Restaurant’s spacious marquee becomes a charming and stylish evening venue, particularly on sunny evenings when you can indulge in supper under the
stars on the decked terrace, or stay cosy indoors with its seasonal a la carte menu of modern British classics. These include belly pork and black pudding rosti and potted smoked mackerel pate to start, followed by dishes of pork fillet with dauphinoise potatoes, and guinea fowl with black pudding mash. You’ll be spoilt for choice with the regularly changing specials board too. And, while you tuck into your sticky toffee pudding,
classic Eton mess or Hinchliffe’s cheeseboard, you might be treated to live music or theatre at one of its popular theme nights. Its wine tasting evenings, for example, include a fivecourse meal and coffee with expert wine and food matching, and there’s also regular flower arranging classes and cookery demos. If you can’t get to Hinchliffe’s, then it’ll come to you! Hinchliffe’s Restaurant offers a cracking event cater-
ing service so you can wow your wedding, birthday or business guests with great British dishes – Hinchliffe’s style – without lifting a finger. Seasonal British dishes made with fresh, local produce are at the heart of Hinchliffe’s Restaurant and a warm Yorkshire welcome is always waiting, along with the magnificent view over Castle Hill. For opening times and menus visit Hinchliffe’s website – www.hinchliffes.com
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 27
The refurbished bar area at The Golden Cock at Farnley Tyas.
Pub remains at community’s heart THE Golden Cock at Farnley Tyas has been totally transformed following a significant investment by proprietor Ricardo Victor, who took over its running last April. Part of a two-month refurbishment programme last summer saw the interior dramatically re-designed and a garden room extension added. Marvellous food is served from award winning executive chef Steve Turner and
his team now being served. The pub also has a fantastic wine selection from wine merchant of the year ‘Le Bon Vin’, a Cask Marque certification for its four Yorkshire cask ales and décor in keeping with a country gastropub. We welcome walkers and their dogs, proudly support the Farnley Tyas Shoot, and have the privilege to have their fresh game on our menus. In addition we provide
super-fast free Wi-Fi for everyone using the ‘workbench’ to do their stuff, a calendar of events that celebrates British and continental food and, as an independent operator we are always keen to do something good when we can in supporting local charities. However, we have kept the original character of this village pub, with the purpose of keeping the Golden Cock firmly in the heart of the community.
28 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
Robert speaks at latest meet HUDDERSFIELD Advanced Motorists group enjoyed a talk on interesting and unusual legal experiences. Guest speaker Robert Stewart began his career in Bingley with his first case defending a local 'flasher'. In another case, three defendants of no fixed address were remanded in police custody for a weekend before they were due in court - but managed to escape through a back window. A visitor had brought in a cake concealing a hacksaw and blades. The next meeting is on May 13 at the Royal British Legion Club, Scar Lane, Golcar, 7.30pm for 8pm. Granville Dobson will speak about 'Old Flames’. Interested in advanced driving? Contact Lionel Holmes on 01484 655068.
60th celebration A CELEBRATION concert is being held to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation. The concert, ‘Long to Reign Over Us’, will see Holmfirth Choral Society and Orchestra perform music taken from coronations over the years. They are promising a rousing evening featuring trumpeters and organ solos, plus opportunities for audiences to join the singing of well-loved pieces. The event takes place from 7.30pm on Saturday June 8 at Holmfirth Parish Church and is being supported by local businesses and the Parish Council. Tickets are priced £6 and are now available from Andrew’s Greengrocers, Sid’s Café or by calling the Choral Society ticket secretary on 01484 687643.
Visitors bottle feed and cuddle lambs on tours AT THE end of April we hosted our first muddy boot farm tours. Both tours were fully booked and well received by our guests. Visitors were delighted to bottle feed and cuddle new born lambs, collect eggs from our free range hens and explore the farm while Andrew and Brian shared their farming knowledge. The tour finished with a feast of home-made soup, hot roast beef sandwiches and home-made cakes. The icing on the cake came as guests witnessed the birth of triplet lambs and a calf. Earlier in the year we sorted our sheep depending on how many lambs they are expecting and how experienced a mother they are. Normally only those expecting three or more lambs and
first time mothers stay indoors. This is so we can keep a closer watch on them as labour is not always straight forward. The ewes expecting a single lamb or twins usually lamb in the fields. Providing the weather is good they have a better start to life with less risk of them contracting pneumonia. This year is not a usual year and our livestock outdoors are not doing well. The huge snow drifts which formed at the end of March remained until mid April and unfortunately, when the snow thawed, we were devastated to discover two of our sheep had been buried. Clearing the snow from the roads also damaged dry stone walls and buckled gates. The walls are being rebuilt and new gates hung ensuring our fields are stock-proof once more. The poor weather this
Harriet Law (age 4), Anna Colwill (age 7) and Emily Colwill (age 5) enjoy feeding the lambs on a muddy boot farm tour. lambing in the next couyear and last means there this year. ple of weeks. Calving will is very little nourishment We are having to feed continue a while longer in the grass. our livestock extra corn by which time we hope Poorly fed livestock to replenish vital nutrithe weather will have ents and until the weathwill not produce enough improved so we can turn er improves we are lambmilk to feed their offour cattle and sheep out ing all our sheep indoors. spring and this is a probto grass. We expect to finish lem we are experiencing
‘PROPERTY OF THE MONTH’ characterful grade II listed cottage occupies a pleasant 4 Long Ing Cottages, Hinchliffe Mill, Holmfirth. Offers Region £185,000 This courtyard position enjoying beautiful views to the front over fields. It offers well-presented accommodation over 3 floors, the ground floor comprising of entrance hall, dining kitchen, the first floor floor has 2 good sized double bedrooms, access to the cottage garden and modern bathroom , finally the second floor has a large lounge with open views and the third bedroom which can also be used as an office. The cottage features exposed beams, stone fireplaces and exposed floorboards alongside a gas central heating system and modern fixtures and fittings throughout Externally there is a small sitting area to the front of the house, attractive garden to the rear and a parking space opposite. The property must be viewed internally to appreciate what accommodation is on offer. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact the office on 01484 683543
Marketed by
Telephone 01484 683543
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 29
Wm.. Sykess and d Son are Holmfirth's longest established independent estate agents and auctioneers. Established in 1866 we have provided over 140 years of continued service to property owners and purchasers. We specialise in the sale of residential and agricultural properties in and around the towns of Huddersfield, Holmfirth and Penistone. We offer a full estate agency service with competitive selling fees. Our experienced and caring staff are always on hand to assist in the sale or purchase of your property.
• FREE SALES VALUATIONS • AUCTION • RICS HOMEBUYERS’ REPORTS • RENTALS The Old Vicarage, Slades Lane, Helme
Hey Heads Farm, Meltham Road, Marsden
Ashfield, New Mill Road, Holmfirth
Hey End Cottage, 13 Cliff Lane, Holmfirth
Offers Region £1,050,000
Offers Region £455,000
Offers Region £399,950
Offers Region £249,950
This exceptional property offers the rare combination of a substantial character home with large grounds in a sought after rural location. It has undergone a comprehensive scheme of modernisation by the present owners and features quality contemporary fixtures and fittings alongside a wealth of original fixtures and fittings. The spacious accommodation includes, entrance porch, hall, 3 reception rooms, contemporary breakfast kitchen, downstairs wc, utility, rear hall, games room, landing, 5 bedrooms (en-suite to master), stunning house bathroom, shower room, gym and cinema room in the main house along with a large games room, separate self-contained annex with living kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms and en-suite shower room. The property is set within landscaped grounds amounting to approximating with extensive parking and a double garage.
This impressive detached property occupies an enviable location on the edge of the village of Marsden, set in approximately 2 acres of land backing onto moorland with rural views to the front. It has undergone a comprehensive scheme of renovation by the present owners and is made up of house and converted barn. It comprises, open plan kitchen and dining room, large utility room, garden room, stunning lounge with double height ceiling, sitting room, downstairs wc /shower room, landing, 4 bedrooms and large house bathroom. Externally there is an attached barn and stable block, two small paddocks of land, adjoining field, generous parking, delightful garden and an all-weather arena. The property is suited for equestrian purposes and is a registered small holding.
Internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate the size and quality of both house and gardens in this spacious period detached home. The property stands on a third acre plot and has been tastefully extended to the rear and offers flexible accommodation comprising: entrance hall, sitting room, dining kitchen, spacious open plan living / dining room and conservatory, landing, 4 good sized bedrooms, bathroom and ensuite shower room. It has a dual zone gas central heating system, uPVC double glazed windows and attractive fixtures and fittings throughout. There is a garden area to the front with a driveway and parking area leading to rear of the house where there is a detached double garage. Beyond this is a large enclosed garden area which is predominantly lawned with a decked patio area and ornamental pond.
This characterful end terraced cottage occupies an elevated location which enjoys spectacular views over Holmfirth centre and beyond whilst remaining a short walk from the towns amenities. The accommodation comprises: entrance porch, hall, lounge, dining room, dining kitchen, landing, 3 double bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. In addition there are two good sized cellar rooms beneath offering further potential. The property is grade II listed and combines characterful original features with modern fixtures and fittings, majority double glazed windows and a gas central heating system. Externally there attractive gardens which feature a raised decked sitting area opposite taking full advantage of the views and parking for 2 vehicles. Internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate this unique home.
194 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth
94 Lower Townend Road, Wooldale
27 Moor Brook Mill Drive, New Mill Offers Region £205,000
Offers Region £227,500
Offers Region £215,000
A unique stone detached property overlooking the Sands recreation ground. The property offers attractively laid out and flexibly arranged accommodation on 2 floors, enhanced by attractive fittings, a gas central heating system, Upvc double glazing and burglar alarm system. It comprises large lounge (with dining area), breakfast kitchen and cloakroom/w.c on the lower floor and 2 bedrooms, sitting room/bedroom 3, second kitchen/dressing room and bathroom on the upper floor. There are enclosed grounds including tarmac driveway/parking area, cottage style garden areas with attractive seating areas from which to enjoy the delightful views. A deceptive property which must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated.
This spacious double fronted semi-detached cottage occupies a sought after location in the popular village of Wooldale. It comes complete with a generous parking area and garage to the side and a garden at the rear all of which are at a premium in this location. The accommodation comprsises: entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, sun room, rear hall, utility, landing, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. It has the benefit of double glazed windows, gas central heating and attractive fixtures and fittings throughout. To the side there is a generous parking area and a detached single garage. To the rear there is a raised garden area with lawn and patio enjoying far reaching views.
51 Wildspur Mills, New Mill Offers Region £199,950 This spacious modern townhouse is located in a prestigious development within a picturesque valley. It is finished to a high standard throughout and has high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, integral garage, downstairs wc, dining kitchen, landing, lounge with terrace, 4 bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite shower room. It has the benefit of upvc double glazing, gas central heating, intruder alarm alongside quality kitchen and bathroom fittings. The property benefits from two terraced sitting areas being ideal for outside dining and also has an allocated parking space. It occupies a delightful location within approximately 19 acres of communal wood and meadowland whilst remaining easily accessible to local amenities and the road network for commuters.
18 Highfields, Hinchliffe Mill Offers Region £122,500 This attractive stone built inner terraced house occupies a pleasant elevated position enjoying splendid far reaching views to the rear. The property comprises entrance porch, breakfast kitchen, lounge, landing 2 good sized bedrooms and a bathroom. It is attractively presented throughout with uPVC sealed unit double glazing, gas central heating and attractive fixtures and fittings. It has the added benefit of a parking area at the front and a good sized enclosed garden at the rear. An internal viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the size of accommodation and excellent location.
57a Sude Hill, New Mill
A spacious 3 storey townhouse located within a popular development of homes close to the centre of the popular village of New Mill and its many amenities. The property was constructed circa 2010 and features modern fixtures and fittings throughout. It comprises: entrance hall, downstairs wc, dining kitchen, study / bedroom 4, landing, lounge, 3 double bedrooms (en-suite to master) and house bathroom. It is presented to a good standard throughout and features a gas central heating system, uPVC double glazing. There is an enclosed garden to the rear of the house with a further single garage and allocated parking area in the courtyard at the rear. Internal viewing essential.
52 Dunford Road, Holmfirth
39 Marsh Lane, Shepley
Offers Region £199,950 This interesting and unique property occupies a sought after position close to the centre of Shepley and its many amenities. The property was formerly two cottages which were combined by the present owners some time ago. It now offers the scope for the successful purchaser to refurbish to their own tastes. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall / utilty, dining room, kitchen, lounge, landing, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. There is a generous parking area to the front of the house giving access to the integral garage. A path to the side leads to a further plot of land which is used as a garden by the present owner and has two useful storage sheds.
196 Wessenden Head Road, Meltham
Offers Region £189,950
Offers Region £179,950
Offers Region £155,000
This characterful semi-detached weavers cottage is situated opposite the church in the popular village of New Mill. It offers spacious accommodation over 3 levels with an enclosed south facing garden and courtyard to the front. It comprises: entrance porch, lounge, dining kitchen, downstairs cloaks & WC, landing, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and study / nursery bedroom. It has a gas central heating system, uPVC double glazed windows , exposed beams and a stone fireplace in the lounge. To the front of the house there is a driveway and ample parking area leading to the attached garage. Beyond this there a lawn area and York stone flagged patio area. Far reaching views. Internal viewing is recommended.
This characterful cottage was formerly two dwellings and offers deceptively spacious accommodation. Located within walking distance of Holmfirth centre, the property is set back from Dunford Road behind Holmfirth Dyers and accessed via the mill yard. The accommodation comprises: entrance porch, entrance hall, lounge, dining / sitting room, study / breakfast area, kitchen with bespoke handmade units, four bedrooms and bathroom. The cottage has the benefit of uPVC double glazed windows, gas central heating and modern fixtures and fittings alongside some more traditional original feature. There is a pleasant garden area to the front of the house which enjoys pleasing views and permit parking on Dunford Road. Internal viewing essential.
A beautifully presented and extended end terraced cottage with garage, shed, gardens and parking space. It is situated in a delightful position overlooking farm land to the rear on the rural fringe of the popular village of Meltham, and on the edge of the Peak National Park. The cottage itself has great charm and character and features exposed stone work and beams, Inglenook style fireplace and modern kitchen and bathroom fittings. There is a gas central heating system and double glazing in hardwood frames. It comprises entrance lobby, lounge, dining kitchen, cellar, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. A delightful property which must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated.
AUCTION PROPERTIES Auction to be held on Tuesday 28th May at the Huntsman Inn, Greenfield Road, Holmfirth at 7.30pm 6 Cliff Road, Holmfirth
Hart Holes, 53 Greenfield Road, Holmfirth
OPEN TO VIEW EVERY SATURDAY PRIOR TO AUCTION 12.15 PM – 12.45 PM
OPEN TO VIEW EVERY SATURDAY PRIOR TO AUCTION 11.00 AM – 12.00 NOON
VIEWING DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS WITH A COPY OF OUR SALES BROCHURE
Occupying an elevated position with views to the front is this good sized stone inner terraced house. Formerly 2 cottages, the house comprises lounge, dining room, kitchen on the ground floor and 2 large bedrooms, bathroom and w.c. on the first floor. There is a garden to the front and access to small rear garden. The house requires some modernisation and re-fitting. It has partial Upvc double glazing.
Offered for sale by auction in 2 lots. This is a unique opportunity to purchase a characterful detached cottage which has in the past been used as an artistʼs studio and family home. It enjoys delightful views over its own land (approx 2.69 acres) and down the valley. The property offers great opportunity to operate a business from home or convert into a 4 bedroom dwelling. Also offered for sale as a separate lot is a small stone built barn with planning permission in place to convert to a 2 bedroom dwelling which also comes complete with its own paddock of land (approx 1.12 acres).
Offered for sale in two lots this is an exceptional residential development opportunity located in a sought after rural location. Lot One is a substantial detached stone built barn which has planning permission to convert into a 4 bedroom home (approx. 2300 sq ft) with a generous grounds surrounding it. Lot Two comprises the existing farmhouse – a large stone building which has planning consent to be demolished and replaced with a large new detached house (approx. 1800 sq ft) with a garage beneath and good sized grounds. The property occupies a picturesque towards the foot of a small valley surrounded by farmland with woodland and a stream running through.
Tel/Fax 01484 683543
Mug Mill Farm, Mug Mill Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury
www.wmsykes.co.uk
38 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, HOLMFIRTH, HUDDERSFIELD HD9 3JH
30 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013
The large local firm with decades of experience selling homes in and around The Holme Valley with three out of our six branches in Kirklees offering unrivalled coverage. Offices at: Holmfirth,Kirkburton,Huddersfield, Penistone, Barnsley and Wakefield. Lettings & Management available at all offices
Fairfield House, Hollowgate, Holmfirth 01484 689689
Local, regional, exceptional
Four-bed home built from local stone boasts stunning views A FOUR bedroom stonebuilt home which boasts stunning view is on the market. Dean Lee, which sits in approximately one third of an acre on the edge of the village of Hepworth, near Holmfirth, was built by the late George Alsop for his family. George looked for a number of years for the ‘right’ plot of land on which to build. After serving in the RAF during the war as a pilot and instructor, he returned to Hepworth where he was born, grew up and went to school. Having acquired the land, he was able to excavate the site himself with earth moving machinery as part of his business of Alsop Bros. which he set up with his two brothers after leaving the RAF in 1949. The house took five years to complete and is built using the stone from
the last two houses then standing in the hamlet of Magnum near Hade Edge. George dressed all the stone by hand, whilst the building was carried out by his brother-in-law and expert Master Builder and Stonemason, Arthur Lockwood of the Holme Valley. Solid and attractively built in a 'sneck and jumper' style, there are also unique feature smooth cut edges to every corner on the house – a detail and process perfected by Arthur Lockwood. A talented and inventive man, he was also an expert archer who won the coveted Scorton Silver Arrow, the world’s oldest sporting trophy. George's daughter Daphne Newman, who grew up at Dean Lee until she left home aged 22, said: “My father was very proud of the house and used to say that it was so
well built that ‘you could stand a JCB on the roof’ this was because being made of stone slates the joists had to be three times stronger than for an ordinary slate roof. “I have some very happy memories and it was a lovely home to live in. It felt like living in the middle of the country because of the surrounding uninterrupted views but is actually only a stones throw from the village centre. “It gets the sun all day round from morning to evening, the stone paved terrace at back of the house being an ideal, private place to soak up the sun and enjoy the lovely garden created by my green-fingered mother. “I have many memories and connections with Hepworth village and have enjoyed going back there with my family as they were growing up. We shall
miss the many beautiful walks in the area and the warmth and friendliness of Hepworth people.” The property boasts stunning views to Castle Hill from the front, which can be enjoyed from a first floor balcony. On the ground floor there is a study/ bedroom which is fitted out with shelving, book cases, a useful storage cupboard and desk area. A large living room runs from the front of the rear of the property, with a pair of timber and glazed French-style doors leading out to a stone flagged patio area. The focal point of the room is a stone fire surround with a Cornish slate hearth housing an open grate fire. The living room leads through to the dining room, which enjoys views of the garden. From this room access can be gained to a well-equipped kitchen,
www.simonblyth.co.uk
which in turn leads through to a good-sized sun lounge. A utility room, WC and store room complete the ground floor. Upstairs there are three bedrooms. The master bedroom enjoys the best views over the balcony and has built-in furniture, as does bedroom two,
which also has two double glazed windows overlooking the balcony. A third double bedroom to the rear and a separate WC and bathroom complete the first floor. Dean Lee is open to view on May 5 and 12, with best and final offers required by May 13.
Open 7 days a week
Holme Valley Review, May 2013 – 31
"The large local firm with decades of experience selling homes in and around The Holme Valley with three out of our six branches in Kirklees offering unriveled coverage. Offices At: Holmfirth, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, Penistone, Barnsley and Wakefield Lettings & Management available at all offices
Fairfield House, Hollowgate, Holmfirth 01484 689689
Local, regional, ex ceptio nal PINGLENOOK FORGE, DENBY DALE
O/A £275,000
OLD MILL LANE, HOLMFIRTH
0/A £255,000
A SPACIOUS UNIQUE HOME THAT OFFERS, GOOD SIZED ACCOMMODATION, 2/3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, PLEASANT GARDENS, LARGE GARAGE AND SPACIOUS DRIVE WAY. ORIGINALLY A BLACKSMITHS FORGE THE CONVERSION TOOK PLACE SOME YEARS AGO AND NOW OFFERS A SPACIOUS VERSATILE HOME WITH A VERY RURAL FEEL, TUCKED AWAY YET STILL WALKING DISTANCE TO DENBY DALES FANTASTIC VILLAGE CENTRE AND ALL ITS AMENITIES. Having a good degree of privacy, space, and character this home offers excellence on all levels.The accommodation briefly comprises of: lounge (168 x 149), shower room, kitchen diner (150 x 87), first floor landing, 2/3 double bedrooms (one being on the ground floor currently used as sitting room), House bathroom, pleasant gardens, large driveway, and superb garage. EPC - C
A VERY WELL APPOINTED FOUR BEDROOM END TOWN HOUSE IN A CUL-DE-SAC SETTING WITH HIGH SPECIFICATION INTERIOR THROUGHOUT AND IDEALLY PLACED FOR LOCAL AMENITIES, PARTICULARLY WELL REGARDED SCHOOLING. Presented to a high standard throughout the stylish and contemporary interior and layout over three levels comprises of: entrance hallway with Karndean flooring, guest W/C, dining kitchen with beautiful Welsh slate worktops and Range style cooker, a particularly light and bright dining/breakfast bay.To the first floor there is a lounge with Juliet style balcony, and large fourth bedroom/family sitting room with terrace.To the top floor there is three further bedrooms one with ensuite and the stylish house bathroom.The property has an integral garage and block paved driveway.There is also an enclosed rear garden. Stylish home well worthy of an early inspection. EPC - C
STONELEIGH, NEW ROAD, HOLMFIRTH
VICTORIA SPRINGS, HOLMFIRTH
O/O £250,000
O/A £194,950
A BEAUTIFUL THREE BEDROOM, BAY WINDOWED PERIOD, SEMI DETACHED FAMILY HOME, SET BACK FROM NEW ROAD IN GENEROUS MATURE GARDENS, WITH DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AND AMPLE PARKING. A rare opportunity to acquire a lovely family home - with the advantage of no upper chain. Standing within large mature gardens the property briefly comprises: Entrance Hallway, Ground Floor Shower Room, Bay Windowed Lounge, Separate Dining or Sitting room, and Kitchen.To the first floor are three good sized Bedrooms, House Bathroom and an additional W/C.The interior requires some updating.A desirable location set off New Road, with Garaging, Parking for several vehicles, close proximity to the amenities of Holmfirth and to “Outstanding” Primary and Secondary Schools. EPC - F
A WELL PRESENTED THREE BEDROOMED SEMI-DETACHED PROPERTY WITH A SOUTHERLY ASPECT TO THE FRONT AND WONDERFUL VIEWS DOWN THE VALLEY TOWARDS HOLME MOSS IN A PLEASANT CUL DE SAC SETTING. Having a good sized accommodation the property enjoys a southerly aspect to the front with views across and down the Holme Valley from its superb balcony. It offers ease of access to amenities with Holmfirth centre itself been only a short distance away.The accommodation comprises: lounge with adjoining terrace from which to enjoy the views, large dining room with adjoining kitchen.To the first floor are three bedrooms and a shower room. On the lower ground floor is a large integral garage.There is double glazing and a gas fired central heating system.The property has both front and rear gardens and is ideally placed for Holmfirth centre and local schooling. EPC - C
BARRACKS FOLD, HOLMFIRTH
HOLME VALLEY COURT, HOLMFIRTH
O/A £195,000
O/O £134,950
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF A LISTED PERIOD CHARACTER COTTAGE IN THE CENTRE OF THIS POPULAR AND WELL REGARDED VILLAGE WITH AN ENCLOSED GARDEN FRONT, CHARACTERFULL INTERIOR AND HAVING THE ADVANTAGE OF NO UPPER CHAIN INVOLVEMENT. This beautiful home retains many of the features one would hope for in a cottage this age, such as stone flagged flooring, exposed beams, mullioned windows and feature fireplaces. It has the advantage of an enclosed garden unlike many others in Hepworth and also the advantage of no upper chain involvement.The accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hallway with reclaimed stone flagged flooring, dining kitchen, cellar and stylish W/C; to the first floor a large lounge with wonderful rear views, bedroom 2 and stylish house bathroom and on the top floor is the superb master bedroom.To the front of the property is an enclosed garden, a gas fired central heating system and majority double glazing.The property has the added advantage of no upper chain and of course within Hepworth has the local school and Butchers Arms. Essential viewing. EPC - D
OFFERED FOR SALE IN THIS HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER PURPOSE BUILT OVER 55S RETIREMENT COMPLEX, BOASTING FAR REACHING VIEWS OVER THE HOLME VALLEY, IS THIS WELL PRESENTED FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT. The accommodation makes the ideal home for people wishing to downsize, perfect for a couple or single occupancy.The property has a typical high quality Conroy Brook finish including modern kitchen with granite worktops and integrated Smeg appliances, modern white contemporary four piece bathroom suite including separate shower cubicle with power shower and inset down lighting.With part oak flooring the property is double glazed with electric central heating system, video intercom to all apartments, and lift access to the first floor. INTERNAL INSPECTION IS ESSENTIAL. EPC - C
MANCHESTER ROAD, PENISTONE
QUEEN STREET, SKELMANTHORPE
Rent: £1,395 PCM
DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOME SET AWAY FROM THE ROAD, SUPERBLY EXTENDED TO PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF ACCOMMODATION. Set within delightful gardens the home occupies a pleasant location with cross valley views and a level of privacy. Briefly comp: entrance hall; downstairs w/c; sitting room with fireplace housing coal effect gas fire; lounge; snug; breakfast kitchen with island unit, Stoves oven, 5 burner gas hob, int fridge and freezer and dresser style unit; dining area; utility room with plumbing for washer, space for dryer and dishwasher and courtesy door to large double garage, workshop and store; first floor master bedroom with en suite bathroom; 2 further double bedrooms; single bedroom; and bathroom with 3-pce suite. Large mature gardens with large lawned area. Unfurnished. EPC - D.
Rent: £595 PCM
BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED TWO/THREE BEDROOM PERIOD COTTAGE WITH GARDEN AND OFF-ROAD PARKING. In a pleasant village location, this stunning character cottage dates from 1695, and has been sympathetically renovated to an excellent standard. Boasting a wealth of charming period features, the accommodation briefly comprises: entrance lobby; dining kitchen with solid wood units, Belfast sink, gas range cooker and original Yorkshire range; storage pantry with shelving and plumbing for washer; lounge with beautiful cast-iron open fire; two double bedrooms; study/occasional single bedroom; and large house bathroom with white four-piece suite, including separate shower cubicle. Outside there is an enclosed, low-maintenance garden, an outside store and off-road parking for two cars. Unfurnished. EPC - E.
www.simonblyth.co.uk
Open 7 days a week
32 – Holme Valley Review, May 2013