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Grieving Jason’s tragic video goes viral

By Josh Timlin A VIDEO posted by the grieving fiance of an 18year-old who lost her life in a tragic accident has hit out at online trolls.

Grace Dyson, of Dunford Road, Holmfirth, was knocked into the road when partner Jason Booth opened an umbrella on August 29 of last year.

The ‘inseparable’ pair were walking along Springwood Road, Thongsbridge, when she fatally stumbled into the path of an oncoming Nissan van.

In a terrible twist of fate, the van driver was actually Grace’s uncle, Ivan Beaumont.

But Jason, also of Holmfirth, has come under criticism from vile trolls on social media.

He has responded with a video – dubbed ‘Think Before You Type’ – urging them to think about the

effects of their actions.

He said: “I am not looking for sympathy. I am looking to reintroduce a couple of concepts to people, concepts that unfortunately seem to be lacking in this world: respect and common sense.

“Thankfully these come naturally to many people, but seemingly not to others.

In a split-second tragedy, the life I had chosen was taken from me, right in front of my eyes.

“My umbrella got caught on the wall. It sent me falling into my fiancee, who then fell into the path of an oncoming vehicle. An accident, a tragedy, and nobody to blame.

“My beautiful fiancee, a cherished daughter and sister, a loving friend that many are honoured to have known and now another bright star in the sky.”

The video, set to Grace’s music and with images of the couple throughout, also

goes on to feature screenshots of the comments the trolls left Jason in the aftermath of the accident, with many poking fun at the incident.

“After first reading these, I cried,” Mr Booth adds. “I was shaking with anger.

What right have they got to do that? To them it was just a story. To them, Grace was just a character in that story. But this is not fictional, it is not a joke, it is a real-life tragedy.”

Having now been viewed over 50,000 times, he has called on people to stand up to ‘keyboard warriors’ and thanked the public for their response to the video.

“Take an extra second to think before you start typing away,” he concludes. “I ask one thing of you – to follow just slightly in Grace’s footsteps by having some respect and care for other people. Other people’s tragedies are not your stories or jokes.”

Jason Booth and his partner Grace Dyson who was tragically killed last August.

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Children’s hospice shop opens in town centre A CHILDREN’S hospice has opened up a new shop in Holmfirth.

Forget Me Not’s existing shop, on Stable Court, has now been refurbished and turned into a homeware store where pre-loved sofas, chairs, tables, lamps and soft furnishings are available.

But the new shop, on Victoria Street, has all the usual items for sale as well as its own community space, which could be used by local groups.

The children’s hospice, who opened the premises on March 14, has called out for volunteers to come forward to become a part of its team.

Lisa Morris, the charity’s retail operations manager, said: “We are really excited to have a new shop and community space in Holmfirth.

“We have worked really hard to create something

The DIY SOS: The Big Build team with presenter Nick Knowles.

The new Forget Me Not Hospice shop on Victoria Street. special for the Holme Valley community and we would like everyone to be a part of building that together.

“We want people to share their ideas on which activities they would like to see available in the community space area.”

The organisation, which supports more than 100 children with life-shortening conditions in Kirklees, operates from its state-of-the-art base at Russell House in Huddersfield.

Call 01484 411040 if you would like to get involved.

Parking permit changes for residents CHANGES to the charges for residential parking permits came into force on April 1.

The decision, agreed in October, means that properties with one car will still be able to park for free but

additional cars will be charged at £15.

Only two open permits are allowed per household.

The second permit will need to be renewed after 12 months.

Affected households can

also apply for a specific permit for any vehicles registered to the property – these include the number plate details and last until the vehicle is sold or taken off the road. A specific permit will cost £15.

Building apprentices help DIY SOS team

By Josh Timlin TWO building apprentices relished the challenge of a televised home makeover when they helped a BBC team in Holmbridge.

Thomas Earnshaw and Rory Angus Gibson, along with their colleagues from Huddersfield-based Craig Miller Joinery, donated their time to DIY SOS: The Big Build, who were in the Holme Valley adapting the home of ex-policeman Richard Ford who was left paralysed after a stroke in 2012.

“When we heard about the project we really wanted to be involved,” Thomas, 18,

said. “We came up and saw how the family was living and realised how badly they needed help.

“It has been a fantastic experience. We have really learned the value of teamwork – on something like this it does not matter what your job or skill level is, everyone just does whatever is required.

“I have never worked on a job with so many people before. It was a great experience, it was such a fast pace and I got to learn lots of new skills.”

Following his stroke, doctors thought Richard would not survive and he was put in an induced coma.

For nine months he suffered from locked-in syndrome, meaning he was aware of everything that was going on around him but could not move or communicate.

He is no longer ‘locked-in’ but Richard has extremely limited movement and speech. He is confined to an electric wheelchair and communicates via an iPad. The project involved converting the family home so that Richard could have some privacy – and to make it more comfortable for him, wife Jude and their three children.

The programme is expected to be aired later this year.

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Delayed store set for May opening

By Josh Timlin

Volunteers brave the elements to make the footpath safer.

Voluntary group improve footpath A VOLUNTARY group has been braving the Holme Valley elements to improve a slippery footpath.

The Friends of Cliff Wood sprang into action following a successful grant application from the Holme Valley Parish Council, with donations from Brockholes Village Trust and Thornton Fencing leading to the purchase of wire and staples to boost the path’s safety.

Jane Greenwood, founder

of Friends of Cliff Wood, was joined by six hardy volunteers. The section of footpath runs parallel with the Penistone line, located between Brockholes and Honley railway stations, and a field of grazing lamas.

It began when Jane spotted Roger Bradley singlehandedly clearing the path of overgrown vegetation.

Jane said: “I wanted to support Roger’s hard work and because the footpath

through Cliff Wood, which is an ancient woodland and site of wildlife significance was threatened with closure, I thought it was important to improve this footpath to maintain the public right of way.

“Local Holme Valley residents and visitors alike will benefit from this multi-party effort to maintain access to open spaces, therefore enabling beneficial health and wellbeing.”

RETAIL giant Sainsbury’s will open its new store in Holmfirth in mid-May, the Holme Valley Review can reveal.

Initially expected to be open last month, on-site delays have put the scheme back 12 weeks but the retailer is “confident” of hitting its revised target.

Kirklees Council approved its plans to create a Sainsbury’s Local store at the Riverside Shopping Centre, on Huddersfield Road, last June.

Local people had wondered about its future having heard about the company’s financial reports, which said pre-tax profit was down by 6.3 per cent.

Following the release of the figures, Sainsbury’s decided to withdraw from 40 schemes in its property pipeline.

However, preparatory work on the shopping centre is now complete and Sainsbury’s – who say they are “delighted” to be opening a store in the Holme Valley – are now in the final stages of converting the empty unit.

Sainsbury’s new store at the Riverside Shopping Centre.

A spokesperson from planning consultants Turley Associates, who made the initial application on Sainsbury’s behalf, said: “The development will take into account the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

“The new fascias will respect Holmfirth's architectural features and make a positive contribution to the area. Given the proximity to the River Holme, we have had to have discussions with the Environment Agency.

“To construct the lift, scaffolding will need to be erected in the river, but no objections were made because it is a temporary measure and the impacts are reversible.”

A spokesperson for Sainsbury’s told the Review: “We plan to open our new store in Holmfirth in midMay. “We are looking forward to bringing a new store to the town and with it a number of benefits including new jobs.

“We are looking forward to bringing a new store to Holmfirth and with it a number of benefits including new jobs, charity fundraising and providing more shopping choice for local people.

“We will keep the community updated with details about the launch in the coming weeks.”

The store – which will open daily from 7am to 11pm – will create 25 jobs.

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Fires lead to forming of new committee

By Josh Timlin

RESIDENTS living close to a recycling centre which was the site of two fires in as many months will be able to share their concerns with the business through a new committee.

Dunford Parish Council chairman Allen Pestell and Penistone East’s Coun Dave Griffin have agreed the move with managing director of Crow Edgebased wood recycling company Plevin.

Numerous unhappy residents complained about Plevin, off the A628, following two lengthy blazes last May and June which led to the River Don being polluted, smoke problems and the Environment Agency

revoking the business's permit.

Coun Pestell said: “The committee will not be a council body, it will be independent operating at the side of Plevin so it should have an influence.

“If there are any incidents, they will be the people Plevin come to to liaise with.

“They have stopped the incidents of fires, they have cut down on the wood piles and they assure me that all the staff are now fully qualified to operate the two fire engines on site.

“I think at the moment I am quite happy with the situation.

“I am not going to say they are going to be 100 per

cent satisfactory because it is a mucky business, but if they can just make it bearable...”

A public meeting, attended by Plevin boss Jamie Plevin, was held to form the committee on April 7 at Dunford Community Centre.

Mr Plevin said: “We are keen to work alongside local communities and recognise their importance in contributing to the success of our business.

“The residents’ meeting took place as an opportunity to update those living nearby on the progress made at our site at Hazlehead and to discuss the plans for future development.”

Fans left disappointed by late cancellation MUSIC fans were left disappointed when a big-name concert had to be postponed at the last minute.

T’Pau, who shot to fame in the 1980s with hits including China In Your Hand, were due to play at the Picturedrome on February 27 but a late cancellation just hours before the event was labelled a ‘farce’ by disgruntled ticket buyers.

The cancellation – caused by a throat infection contracted by lead singer Carol Decker – means fans will now have to wait until the autumn to see the band in action.

A spokesperson said: “Due to Carol Decker suffering from a viral throat infection, the show has been rescheduled to October 3.

“Carol and the band wish

to apologise for any inconvenience caused but are looking forward to seeing you all later this year and performing songs from their new album and classic hits.”

All tickets purchased for the show remain valid.

Anyone wishing to claim a refund for tickets should contact their original point of purchase by August 1 at the very latest.

Alex Smith and his classmates at Netherton Infant and Nursery School.

School pupil Alex’s work fronts council campaign A HOLME Valley school pupil’s work has been picked out of hundreds to front a Kirklees Council campaign.

National Nutrition and Hydration Week, which ran from March 16-22, raised awareness and improved understanding of the importance of good nutrition and hydration.

Seven-year-old Alex Smith, from Netherton Infant and Nursery School, designed a poster and his effort won the

Kirklees-wide competition.

Karen Beattie, the school’s headteacher, said: “We were really thrilled that Alex won the competition. As a school we are trying to promote healthy eating and drinking water throughout the day.

“It is nice to think that Alex’s poster will be put up to support the older people in the community and encourage them to drink water too.”

Rachel Spencer-Henshall,

Kirklees Council’s acting head of public health, added: “There is evidence that poor nutrition and hydration care can seriously affect a person’s health and wellbeing, reduce their ability to recover and increase mortality.

“With that in mind, we want to improve awareness and understanding of the significance of good nutrition and hydration in health and social care environments across Kirklees.”

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Last-minute change for escapologist’ s challenge Food Festival stays in town THIS summer’s 10th Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival will stay in its town centre location, it has been revealed.

A move to Sands Recreation Ground had looked to be on the cards due to spiralling costs, but organisers performed a U-turn and opted to stay in its current location for the September event.

Greg Christofi, chairman of the festival, told the Review: “We came up with this event to boost trade in the town centre, so to move it away would affect it.

“It brings in thousands of people over the weekend so businesses would suffer if it moved to Sands.”

However, this year's festival will be slightly different, with Holmfirth Market Hall no longer a venue due to its hire cost. Also, instead of mass cookery demonstrations, each participating business will host their own in a bid to keep organisation costs at a minimum.

“Kirklees Council has pulled funding and their costs for directing traffic, health and safety, signage, stalls, car parking, road closures and security are to blame,” Greg, the event’s creator, added.

“It cost almost £30,000 last year - almost treble the price of when it first started.”

This year’s event takes place on September 26 and 27.

By Josh Timlin and Olivia Taylor

HARSH weather conditions prevented an escapologist from being buried alive in Meltham but crowds were left gobsmacked by a spectacular alternative.

Antony Britton, who lives in Linthwaite, had planned on being trapped inside a coffin six feet down, with the added hindrance of having six tonnes of soil dumped on top.

To make his task even more difficult, he would also be handcuffed, but snow on March 13 put the stoppers on his audacious stunt.

The 40-year-old and Escape For Life, the notfor-profit firm behind the show, had to think quickly to put on something equally as tough for the 100-strong audience who had purchased tickets for the event at The Travellers Rest, which was in aid of Comic Relief.

In its place was a milk

churn, filled with ice-cold water. Antony jumped in, handcuffed, held his breath and was then submerged before a team padlocked the churn’s lid on.

Two frantic minutes passed before the daredevil escaped, eventually picking the four locks before freeing himself from the handcuffs to rapturous applause.

Antony, who had not attempted the stunt for 20 years, said: “When we saw the snow it was a case of asking ourselves what else we could do.

We had to pull something out of the bag.

“The snow eventually melted and saturated the ground. That meant the planned six tonnes of soil would have almost doubled in weight due to the water, so it really was a no-go.”

With sub-zero temperatures in Meltham on the night and having been submerged in freezing water, hypothermia was a very real threat for Antony, who was visibly

Antony Britton was forced to change his challenge after snow made his planned coffin stunt too dangerous.

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Mayor’s charity walk comes to an end

By Olivia Taylor MELTHAM’S mayor Edgar Holroyd-Doveton recently finished the last stage of his 270-mile charity walk challenge.

Edgar arrived at his final destination of Holy Island in Northumberland, walking on average 15 miles a day over a fivemonth period, raising £800 along the way.

He said: “It’s a bit mad really, walking it in the middle of winter, but it’s been the best one we’ve had in a while so I’ve been lucky.”

The walk took the mayor from St. Bartholomew’s Church in Meltham to Holy Island in

Northumberland.

Half of the funds raised will be donated to The Meltham St Bartholomew’s Carillion Appeal to repair the church’s music box which hasn’t worked for 30 years and enables the bells to play a tune.

The other half of the money will go to Meltham Walkers are Welcome, an organisation that was set up 18 months ago and is chaired by Edgar.

“I met some interesting people on the way,” he added. “I met one chap, Eric, who spent most of his time on the road, living out of a huge rucksack.”

Shoppers were delighted to have their day brightened up by a pair of mandarins in the Co-op car park in Holmfirth last month.

Thank you to Michael Forster-Jones for the image.

Edgar Holroyd-Doveton at the end of his challenge.

Sir Bradley Wiggins and Marcel Kittel will compete in the Tour de Yorkshire. Photo credit: Welcome to Yorkshire

Big-name cycling stars confirm participation TWO of cycling’s biggest names will be riding through the Holme Valley as part of the upcoming Tour de Yorkshire race.

Sir Bradley Wiggins and sprint king Marcel Kittel have both confirmed their participation in the inaugural spectacle which has been born from the success of the county's hosting of last summer’s Tour de France Grand Depart.

The race comes to the district on May 3 and visits Holmfirth, Marsden,

Meltham, New Mill and Upperthong.

Wiggins, one of the country’s most decorated athletes, is a multi-Olympic champion and triumphed in the 2012 Tour de France.

He has been granted special permission from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to take part in the event as he transfers from Team Sky to WIGGINS, his newlyformed outfit.

German Kittel, Mark

Cavendish’s arch rival, is no slouch having won eight Tour stages during a stellar career and will no doubt be one of the favourites for the threeday event.

Race director Christian Prudhomme said: “We are glad to return to Yorkshire after the huge success of last summer’s Grand Depart, the grandest ever.

“The Tour de Yorkshire will be another occasion to showcase the county's outstanding landscapes.

“It will be a great opportunity for young British talent to ride with top professionals like Sir Bradley Wiggins and Marcel Kittel.”

Davis Sheard, leader of Kirklees Council, added: “We were happy to allow the race to use Kirklees’ roads.

“It is an international cycling event and residents will no doubt be excited to hear that they can once again catch a glimpse of cycling’s biggest names.”

Race’s routes and timings confirmed ORGANISERS of the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire have announced the race’s route and timings.

Thousands of people are once again expected to the line the streets

when the riders arrive in the Holme Valley on May 3 – the race’s final day.

The route, which goes on New Mill Road to Holmfirth before continuing on Greenfield Road near Upperthong, then

heads through Meltham before the ‘King of the Mountains’ contest commences on the B6107 Slaithwaite Road to Marsden.

Depending on riders’ speed, the peloton is

expected to arrive in the area around 1.28pm.

It is hoped the race – born from the success of Yorkshire's hosting of the Tour de France’s Grand Depart – will become an annual event.

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New eco classroom installed at school

By Josh Timlin

The new development located on the site of the former Thongsbridge railway station.

Artist’s impressions released of The Bridges housing site A LOCAL housebuilder and property developer has announced that work has commenced on its latest development in Thongsbridge.

Eastwood Homes’ new development – The Bridges – is located on the site of the former railway station site and will feature 16 two, three and four-bedroom homes.

A spokesperson said: “A mixture of homes will be available including threestorey townhouses, semidetached and detached properties, all of which will be

built to Eastwood Homes’ usual high standards.

“To complement the surrounding environment the homes will be built in natural stone, and the area will be fully landscaped.”

The company has worked with both the Highways Agency and Kirklees Council to widen the end of Heys Road where it joins Miry Lane, remove the remains of the old railway line and fill in the bridges at both ends of the site.

“Eastwood Homes is also keen to be as environmental-

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ly-friendly as possible on this development,” the spokesperson added. “We will be recycling a huge quantity of stone excavated from the site to create embankments for the bridges and it will also be used for all roads and driveways.

“In addition all the homes are built from timber frames, which provide a number of environmental benefits including thermal efficiency.”

The properties have now been released for sale with first completions anticipated in the summer.

A NEW eco classroom has been installed at Holmfirth High School.

The purpose-built teaching facility was designed specifically for the school by Holme Valley company Eurolink, who specialise in portable buildings.

However, locals’ eyebrows were raised when the dropoff took place.

As the main school entrance is extremely tight for a vehicle as large as an articulated lorry, a crane was required to manoeuvre it into place.

Part of the design brief was that the new teaching facility should blend into the tree-lined surroundings.

Eurolink, based in Meltham, constructed a 57sq metre traditional log cabinstyle classroom with a pitched roof and cedar wood cladding.

The eco-friendly building includes two sets of bi-fold doors to facilitate indoor/outdoor teaching as well as air conditioning, energy efficient internal and external lighting, pre-finished plasterboard and vinyl floor covering.

The purpose-built teaching facility at Holmfirth High School is lifted into place.

Headteacher Catherine Mason said: “We are extremely pleased with our eco building and have received numerous positive comments about it.

“We decided to employ Eurolink and they were more than up to the job. The build-

ing was in situ in less than an hour with little disruption to school life - this bears testimony to the efficient and expedient way that Eurolink have handled the project.

“We are now really looking forward to using this great new learning environment.”

Holmfirth man sentenced for moment of madness A HOLMFIRTH man has been sentenced after dragging a terrified schoolboy into his car.

Mark Strickland, 41, mistakenly thought a 14-yearold stole some money he had just withdrawn from a cash machine at Meltham’s Morrisons store.

However, the money had in fact been taken back by

the machine because Strickland – said to be arguing on the phone at the time – had not picked it up quickly enough.

When he did not find the £80 withdrawal he assumed it had been stolen.

The teenager and two friends then ran, before Strickland caught up with the victim and forced him

into his car.

Two minutes later, Strickland dropped the boy back off at the store having realised his mistake.

He was given a fivemonth prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, ordered to do 300 hours of unpaid work, handed a three-month curfew and has to pay his victim £500.

House is nominated for industry design award

A HOLME Valley house has been nominated for a coveted industry award.

The Knitters House, on Broad Lane, Upperthong, is perhaps far removed from the quaint cottage-style buildings usually associated with the area but it has wowed the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and finds itself shortlisted for its Yorkshire award.

The regional prize highlights the county’s outstanding architecture.

Designed by Sheffieldbased Prue Chiles Architects, the property sits high above

Holmfirth, aiming to become a part of the hillside while capturing views of the surrounding landscape.

The house contrasts lowceilinged, cosy rooms with masses of natural lights thanks to large windows.

It goes up against 10 other buildings, including Leeds’ multi-million pound First Direct Arena.

Emma England, regional director of RIBA Yorkshire, said: “We are delighted to announce the shorting for the 2015 awards.

“It is a particularly diverse list of projects in terms of

budget, building type and locations. I am looking forward to taking the jury to visit the buildings to decide the results.”

A statement from Prue Chiles Architects read: “We understand that buildings have a profound effect on their surroundings.

“By working with materials that are reclaimed, native to the site and those that are environmentally inert we hope to create buildings that have a strong ecological imperative.”

The winner will be announced on April 23.

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Boys' inquest records unlawful killing

By Josh Timlin THE young brothers who passed away after a fire in Penistone were lured to their deaths by their father.

Jack, 12, and nine-year-old Paul were visiting their father Darren’s property on Tennyson Close as they regularly did following his split from their mum, Claire.

The boys’ inquest, which reached its end last month, recorded a verdict of unlawful killing.

The recently-divorced 44year-old used a day off work to execute a pre-meditated plan to murder his sons.

The inquest heard that he travelled to Holmfirth Mill and purchased a £600 model railway set – the very one used to lure Jack and Paul to their deaths.

They had been in the former family home for about 15 minutes when their dad barricaded doors and trapped them upstairs, with pools of petrol burning downstairs tearing through the property.

While Darren and Paul passed away, Jack survived until he succumbed to his injuries five days later having sustained more than 50 per cent burns to his face, chest and limbs.

Jack was still conscious when he arrived at hospital and made a couple of significant statements before he was sedated, saying his dad

Devastated mum speaks out after tragic sons’inquest ...

Brothers Jack and Paul Sykes by their father. had ‘started the fire’ and that he ‘did it on purpose’.

Coroner Chris Dorries said: “This was a cold affair with the specific purpose of ending two young lives.

“The whole event was carefully planned by Mr Sykes to ensure a cata-

were lured to their deaths strophic fire while the boys were distracted by new model railway equipment and sweets.

“The whole business is absolutely terrible and I cannot imagine the effect it has had on the various branches of the family.”

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THE heartbroken mother of two boys murdered by their father was told not to blame herself for the deaths during their inquest.

Jack Sykes, 12, and nineyear-old Paul were rescued from the property on Tennyson Close, Penistone, by firefighters on October 22. However, they both sadly lost their lives as a result of their injuries.

Mum Claire Throssell said: “The fact that I wasn’t there when my children needed me the most will haunt me forever – I would have gladly given my own life in order for them to keep theirs.

“Their lives have been short and deliberately taken in an evil and horrific way but they entered the world surrounded by love and in the end left our world surrounded by love and they’re

forever engraved near my heart.”

She said she felt she should have prevented the boys visiting her ex-husband Darren Sykes.

The 43-year-old was asked to record the moods of the brothers when they returned from their father’s home.

However, that call took place a couple of hours before the fire which killed the brothers at their former family home.

But coroner Chris Dorries reassured Claire, saying: “Your loss deeply affects me. I have sat here a long time and listened to many cases and you have nothing to blame yourself about.”

Claire had been working late on the day of the blaze and arrived home about ten minutes after Sykes picked up Jack and Paul from the

“Jack and Paul passed away in my arms and safely wrapped in my love.I am extremely lucky to have many memories of precious time spent with them.”

Jack and Paul Sykes house she shared with her mother in Thurlstone.

Police then arrived about 15 minutes later to tell Claire of the fire.

She added: “Jack and Paul passed away in my arms and safely wrapped in my love.

“I am extremely lucky to have many memories of precious time spent with them.”

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Care programme proves successful

By Olivia Taylor

The new website, which features a virtual ‘shop window’, is launched at Soul Kitchen.

Local fairtrade group unveils new website THE Holme Valley Fairtrade Group has launched its new website.

After months of planning, people flocked to the big reveal at Holmfirth’s Soul Kitchen on February 27, fitting in perfectly with the Fairtrade Fortnight scheme.

The event showcased the brand new website, giving guests an exclusive first look at their new virtual ‘shop window’.

The group of individuals from around the Holme Valley work together to promote Fairtrade – whose goal

is to help producers in developing countries – and encourage people to shop local but think global.

Janet Bebb, of Social Progress, said: “We believe that everyone should get a fair price for the work they do right throughout the process.

“We also believe that even just doing a little can help – it is better to start with buying something simple like Fairtrade tea, coffee and sugar than to do nothing.”

Helen Robinson, chair of the group, added: “Fairtrade

connects consumers with the people behind the products.

“It is very powerful to know that when you buy its products you are having a direct impact on the lives of producers.

“Our new website allows people to discover where to buy Fairtrade in our local shops so people can change the world for farmers and their communities as they shop.”

Visit holmevalleyfairtrade.com for more information.

A HONLEY-based organisation are giving over 55s in the area the opportunity to sample the finer things in life with their ‘Culture Club’ programme.

We Do Creativity brand themselves on having something for everyone, with programmes also in place for care home residents, young people and individuals in the community.

Project manager Alex Bradshaw said: “The things

that we have done have gone down really well. It is not about deciding what older people like just because they are older.”

The Culture Club concept is free to join and gives older people the chance to pick, choose and pay for events at subsidised prices based on their interests.

The older people who have enrolled on the programme have already visited various different art galleries and theatres across the district, and future plans

include trips to the cinema and various different restaurants.

Culture Club member Olwen Charlton added: “The diversity of the things we do is amazing, from the coffee and chat socials to the more exotic.

“If you want to brighten your life join us, I think we are a great crowd.”

For more information or to join the programme visit www.culture-club.org.uk or call 01484 663518 or 0870 990 5075.

Rural villages’initiative launched A CAMPAIGN has been launched to reinvigorate the Holme Valley’s rural villages.

Rural Action Yorkshire is trying to inspire communities across the region to try their hands at new activities, as part of its 52 (Almost) Painless Things Your Community Can Do initiative.

Designed to promote positive community-led action, volunteers’ hard work is also recognised.

Leah Swain, chief officer at the organisation, said: “What has become clear through the campaign so far is that action inspires action.

“Even though time and dedication is needed, projects are successful in bringing people together.

“It creates a spark, raises funds and reinforces community spirit.

“Sometimes the hardest moment in a new project is knowing where to start, but

this initiative offers inspiration and advice.

“Every new idea depends on the hard work and enthusiasm of its volunteers.”

Rural Action Yorkshire – who can assist communities in taking their fledgling projects forward – have pledged support, resources and access to funding to any would-be schemes.

More information can be found by calling 08453 130270.

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‘Battle of Meltham’ flights will form part of this year’s event.

Meltham Memories date is announced

By Josh Timlin

A MUCH-LOVED Meltham event will return in July, it has been announced.

Meltham Memories, the popular wartime-themed extravaganza, will offer a truly unique view of the event and will be offering ‘Battle of Meltham’ flights on July 4-5.

The flights will depart from Crosland Moor airfield and fly over the festival and its surrounding areas during a 20minute flight before returning.

Flights will be sold on the event’s website, with part of the funds raised contributed to the fuel cost of the flight and the remainder to Meltham Memories for the future development of the annual event.

Spokesperson Pam Cox, landlady of the Waggon and Horses pub, said: “It is now in its eighth year and this year’s event is

promising to be great again - as long as the weather holds up!

“On Sunday we have planned a number of family activities including the moving church service, fashion show, living history, stalls and an inter-pub tug of war rounded off with afternoon tea and entertainment in the marquee.

“We will have fly-pasts on both days, weather dependent, with a Spitfire on Saturday and a Lancaster, Hurricane or Spitfire on the Sunday. Times of this will be confirmed closer to the time.

“This summer’s event promises to be another great family weekend. People always embrace it and it is so nice to see everyone dressed up in their era costumes.

It is beautiful to see.”

Anyone willing and able to bring period vehicles are asked to drop an email to hashtagmeltham@hotmail.co.uk.

Anti-domestic abuse scheme is successful

A MULTI-AGENCY push to raise awareness of domestic abuse to young adults in Kirklees has been a success.

The campaign’s strong message – It’s Never OK – highlighted that domestic abuse affects people from all communities, genders and people in same-sex relationships. It highlighted different forms of abuse including violence, emotional, control and forced marriage.

The digital crusade centred around four bespoke film clips and resulted in over 4,000 visits to the council’s website, which then directed victims to further help and support.

The short video clips, which were promoted through Facebook, were watched over 85,000 times and generated lots of comments from a wide range of people.

In addition to the online promotion, the campaign featured some high-profile outdoor advertising including adverts in bus and train stations, on buses and

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During the campaign Pennine Domestic Violence Group received about 1,000 calls – an eight per cent increase on the same period the previous year.

Coun Viv Kendrick, cabinet member for health, wellbeing and communities, said: “This was a great example of multi-agency working, demonstrating what can be achieved when organisations work together on important issues such as domestic abuse.

“It is the first time we have targeted domestic abuse within teenage and young adult relationships, in a bid to raise awareness about abusive behaviour and encouraging young people to rethink their views of respectful inter-personal relationships.”

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Brass band set for anniversary A POPULAR brass band is gearing up for its 150th anniversary.

The Yorkshire Traction Honley Band, founded in 1865 by local trio William Brook, George Farrar and William Walker, celebrates its milestone in May. The band – proud of its heritage within the Honley community – regularly plays at the community events in the village.

It has a full programme of events over the summer, right through to Christmas 2015. It is also planning a special one-off concert in the village to celebrate its 150th birthday.

A spokesperson said: “During our history we have had a high calibre of conductors, up to and including Mr Stuart Derrick who currently takes up the baton.

“The band’s biggest moment came in 1912 when members played for King George V and Queen Mary when they visited the village. Our special concert is going to be held at Honley High School on the afternoon of May 17.”

Contact joolscaroline@gmail.com for ticket information.

Teen found in Hull A TEENAGER who sparked a huge police search after going missing from her home in Meltham was found safe and well – in Hull.

Connie Stenton, 14, disappeared at 5am on March 13 and police teams searched the Holme Valley and Huddersfield for the missing teen.

Having checked transport providers in the belief she may have headed to Bradford, police confirmed Connie had been found in Hull later on in the night.

Police thanked the public for their help.

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The appointment will last about 30 to 45 minutes and will be with the lead dentist Dr Robin Warne who has a Masters Degree in Implant Dentistry.

Robin said: “By the end of the appointment you will know just how implants might be able to change your life and the processes that you would need to go through to achieve success.

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Robin has studied in eight European countries as well as the United States alongside some of the most respected clinicians in the world. He has a Masters degree in Implant Dentistry and Post graduate certificate in Sedation. Robin receives many referrals from other dentists for advanced dental care and implant treatment.

HDIC was awarded the Platinum Award by the implant company Biomet 3i for contributions to implant dentistry and for bringing naturally beautiful, confident smiles to patients.

The practice also was awarded gold level for customer service by WhatClinic.com

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Eddi to play at ‘Holme Valley institution’event Rival Sons’ helicopter lands at Holmfirth Cricket Club.

AN event labelled as a ‘Holme Valley institution’ returns next month.

The Holmfirth Festival of Photo credit: Holmfirth events Folk, which runs from May 8-10, is promising to be even bigger than last year’s music and dance extravaganza.

Live performances and workshops will take place all over the town, with most events being free.

This year’s event – now in its third decade – has another great line-up with the brand manager at Jack Young ‘Uns, Megson, Daniel's, said: “The video Ceilidhography, Elbow Jane, truly encapsulates the spirit of Jack – authenticity, benev- Eddi Reader and many more. olence and a memorable “There will be lots of great music moment for the town. musical and family events “We hope people enjoy around the town across the watching it as much as we whole weekend,” a did producing it.” spokesperson said.

Kerry Sykes, from “Every year the town puts Holmfirth Events, added: on an amazing line-up of “We had an amazing time musicians. There is a variety with Rival Sons and spent of concerts in both large and the day with them in intimate venues. The line-up Holmfirth, taking in the includes old festival sights while filming for Jack favourites and lots of new Daniel’s.

“It was a real honour to be invited along – the gig and the after party were both fantastic. It was a day to be truly remembered. The film LOCAL residents will have will help to further promote a chance to grill Colne our beautiful Yorkshire Valley MP candidates durtown.” ing a BBC Question TimeVisit youtube.com/ style event on April 27. watch?v=KnfrVVdBT7o to Taking place at Marsden watch the video.

Mechanics Hall, on Peel Street, it is a free event and kicks off from 7.30pm.

It follows a similar event, organised by Holme Valley Vision and partners, which takes place at Holmfirth’s Holy Trinity Church on

Rock band touch down in Holmfirth for event

By Josh Timlin

THE Holme Valley became a rock ‘n’ roll hotbed last month when a Californian band touched down.

Four-piece blues rockers Rival Sons stopped off in dramatic fashion on March 24 to play Holmfirth’s Picturedrome as part of an event commissioned by whiskey giant Jack Daniel’s.

‘Jack Rocks’ aimed to bring rock ‘n’ roll out of the big cities into smaller surroundings and gave away 650 tickets for the one-off show at the popular venue, which was the location of the start of the band’s world tour.

Landing in true rockstar style, the band’s helicopter touched down at Holmfirth Cricket Club before they spent the day around the town centre.

Arctic Monkeys’ label-

mates The Bohicas, local band Crybabycry and Radio 1’s Clara Amfo completed the line-up for the extraordinary night in the town.

Video producers Splendid created a short documentary of the band's time in the Holme Valley, capturing the day on film.

Creative director Frank Broughton and director Davis Sillis, along with his crew from Bullion Productions, accompanied Rival Sons around the town for two days as the hotlytipped band kicked off their world tour in this most unlikely of locations.

The video captured their dramatic arrival, the excitement of the concert and in true fly-on-the-wall style, the surprising friendships as the town gradually took the US rockers to its heart.

Michael Boaler, senior

Eddi Reader is performing at Holmfirth Festival of Folk next month. and local talent.”

Workshops are also set to play a key role in this spring’s celebration, giving people the chance to try something new.

“The workshops will provide opportunities to try your hand at something new or to develop a skill,” the

spokesperson added.

“People can try everything from morris dancing to ukelele playing. There will also be an extensive programme of children's events so it really is something for the whole family to enjoy.”

Following last year’s successful bunting project, where hundreds of locals embellished the town centre with handmade decorations, it too returns for 2015.

Community groups, schools, businesses and individuals have been urged to participate once again.

“We were overwhelmed by locals’ response last time and every single bit was used to add to the festival's colourful, fun atmosphere.

Please drop any completed bunting off at the Old Bridge Hotel by April 17.”

Camping is also available at Sands. Visit holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk for more information.

Residents to grill candidates April 13. Candidates Jason McCartney (Conservative), Jane East (Labour), Melanie Roberts (UKIP), Cahal Burke (Liberal Democrats), Chas Ball (Green Party) and Paul Salveson (Yorkshire First) will be present.

A spokesperson said: “No booking is required and it is local residents' chance to ask the questions that matter to voters in the Colne

and Holme valleys to all the candidates standing for the General Election on May 7.

“The event will be held in the style of BBC Question Time, chaired by Tom Lonsdale and broadcast live

by Two Valleys Radio.”

Please submit your questions in advance at www/bit.ly/colnevalleyquestiontime or by filling in a form at Marsden Mechanics Hall.

Weight Watchers meetings prove popular with ladies

By Olivia Taylor WEIGHT Watchers meetings in Meltham and Holmfirth are proving popular with local ladies of all ages.

Stephanie Clay runs the meetings at Brambles in Holmfirth and Meltham Methodist Church and was inspired to help others with their weight loss journeys when she shed four stones with the Weight Watchers programme.

Stephanie said: “It can fit in with everyone, it is about teaching people how to make healthy choices.”

Women of all ages are attending meetings with great success, with three local women Adele Ingham, 28, Louise Armitage, 27, (who are both sisters) and Jess Todd, 26, achieving a combined total weight loss of 300lbs over the space of 18 months.

The girls who have five children between them were inspired after seeing photos of how they looked.

Jess was the one who originally made the decision to

Sisters Adele Ingham and Louise Armitage with Jess Todd. recipes. join Weight Watchers, dragThe group is looking for ging Adele and Louise to that new members, saying that first meeting. everyone is welcome from The girls admitted that it’s individuals to families. not been an easy journey, A free 12-week Weight but they aren’t finished yet.

Watchers’ doctors’ referral Stephanie added: “Weight scheme is also on offer to Watchers is for normal peopeople who are eligible in ple, whether they want to the area. lose half a stone or 15 stone.

Visit Brambles on “As a leader it is lovely, I Mondays at 6.15pm, see them all come in and Tuesdays at 9.30am and support each other.”

12.30pm and Saturdays at Each session consists of a 9.30am. Meltham’s meetings weigh-in and a group discustake place on Wednesdays at sion, giving members’ tips 10am and 6.30pm. on exercise and healthy

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Morning flock at Wessenden Head – one of Sandie’s favourite photographs (left) and an image of Crumble which appeared on Look North last year (right).

Sandie’s photographs gain plenty of exposure

By Olivia Taylor HOLME Valley local Sandie Nicholson is gaining a lot of exposure in the Holme Valley thanks to her popular collection of landscape photographs.

Sandie, who originates from Bradford, first realised she had an interest in photography in the days of black and white pictures.

She explained: “My dad’s always been really interested in photography although he was never really that good at it. He had a dark room upstairs so I suppose that’s where it all started.”

The 54-year-old moved to Honley in 2000, enticed by its stunning,

scenic views that she could enjoy with her dog, Crumble.

She said: “I’ve always loved to take photos but mainly just on holiday and for special occasions, but when I moved to Honley and started walking the dog I was seeing so many views I thought I needed my camera.

“So since then I take a camera with me everywhere, even if it’s just a little compact one.”

Now, 15 years on, Sandy has had over 500 photographs shown on ITV’s Calendar and BBC’s Look North and is the official photographer for the Holme Valley Land Charity, as well as Streetbikes CIC. Sandie’s most recent and biggest

achievement was during last summer’s Tour de France, where she had 25 pictures of the Holme Valley’s Tour de France-themed decorations shown during ITV’s coverage of the historic race.

“I liked the community spirit element of the Tour de France,” Sandie added. “Everybody in the Holme Valley really made an effort with all the decorations.”

Look North approached Sandie to ask if they could use some of her pictures of the decorations in the Holme Valley for their coverage of Le Tour.

“They ended up using about 90 per cent of my pictures – I couldn't believe it.

“I’m not a professional, I have a day job, so it was very unexpected to have this amount of exposure. I just enjoy taking pictures of sheep!”

“If people are thinking of taking up photography it just goes to show that you don’t need the most expensive equipment or the best camera, having a good eye and a passion for what you’re doing is enough.

“Photography has become my life really, as in the Holme Valley it’s so easy to do, every season brings with it a new scene.”

Visit photosofyorkshire .com to look at some more examples of Sandie’s work.

Sandie Nicholson with her dog Crumble.

Local aesthetics clinic brings celebrity treatments to the Holme Valley An aesthetics clinic in Huddersfield is now offering state of the art cosmetic and aesthetic procedures, popular with the rich and famous.

As a recognised specialist in the field of aesthetics Lisa Monaghan-Jones offers a wide range of treatments at the clinic all defying the ageing process.

Lisa has invested in the latest high tech non-surgical fat busting and skin tightening treatments, aiming to bring a little glitz and glamour to West Yorkshire without patients having to go under the knife.

“My priority,” says Lisa, “is the provision of proven, safe and effective treatments. As a Medical Director I have to look for a strong evidence base that a given treatment will have the desired result, with negligible risk of adverse outcomes.

“We’re so pleased to be bringing something different to West Yorkshire.

“We are proud to be one of the first clinics in the North of England to be treating our patients with devices like Exilis Elite, which uses radio frequency energy rather than scalpels.”

The clinic has undergone an external and internal facelift managing to create an opulent yet tranquil atmosphere – hush in a rush!

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Eating out will leave you spoiled for choice FROM popular café bars and bistros to family friendly restaurants and cosy country pubs – if you are planning a change of scene from your daily routine by going out for a meal, our local area leaves you seriously spoiled for choice.

Whether you are looking

for somewhere close to home, right at the heart of things in a town or village, or somewhere slightly further afield, you are never far away from a mouthwatering menu which might include light snacks as well as main meals.

An amazing array of options awaits you with

many different kinds of cuisine, from traditional fare to more original creations.

A few years ago, for instance, you would only expect to find Chinese, Indian or Italian dishes in those particular kinds of restaurant but nowadays some of the most popular

can also be found on menus which are mostly English.

Although it is not always necessary to book a table in advance, if you have any particular dietary requirements, it is always a good idea to check beforehand that these can be catered for.

Popular restaurant closes

By Josh Timlin A RENOWNED local restaurant has closed its doors after five years in the Holme Valley.

Popular Nick’s Kitchen, on Victoria Square, Holmfirth, ceased trading at the end of March.

The successful restaurant - which had created a loyal following with Nick Goodfellow at the helm – made its name producing local-inspired menus during its time in the centre of the town, often being fully booked for weeks in advance.

Dubbed as one of Holmfirth’s ‘little hidden gems’, it was tucked away next to The Nook

pub.

Nick said: “I would like to sincerely thank all of you who have eaten with me across the years but especially to my very regular and loyal customers and guests who have made Nick’s Kitchen a great success and a truly great place to work.

“I have been gifted working in the Holme Valley with all the superb produce I have had to work with and so a thank you to all the local suppliers I have used over the years aiding me to make my food as tasty as possible.”

A Facebook post announcing the restaurant’s closure saw mass-

es of happy customers offering their best wishes.

Bob Russell said: “Very sorry to hear this.

“We came up from Devon for a wedding and ate here for just one night.

“Superlative food, great ambience and wonderful value. I wish you the very best of luck.”

Hazel Mayer added: “A 30-mile round trip for Nick’s food has always been worth it for me. It is a great loss for Holmfirth.”

Nick moves on to The Oil Can Cafe in Hepworth, having taken on the role as its new head chef.

Nick Goodfellow

Advertiser’s announcement

Butchers Arms celebrates re-opening anniversary PARTNERS Mark Hogan and Caroline Kimber vowed to provide something for everyone when they moved into the Butchers Arms just over a year ago, and their anniversary was celebrated with a live jazz band and a full house on a miserably wet and windy day.

The couple made a brave move to go into the Butchers when the business was shut, having previously been high profile, and Mark and Caroline were an unknown quantity in the Holme Valley.

With a huge amount of hard work and the help of a young team recruited from day one they have built their own customer base with Hepworth village being very supportive and a loyal following from the Holme Valley and beyond.

As well as providing their well-established style of lunch and dinner menus based on quality uncomplicated food with a SW France influence, the talented couple have created a flow of events with something for everyone.

For example, Saturday April 11 sees a family crepes afternoon from midday, with a wide range of fillings avail-

butchers

able for made to order crepes. This is followed on April 16 with a meet the brewery evening from 7pm.

Three courses will be available, each made with a different beer, with a sample and explanatory talk from Bridestones Craft Brewery of Hebden Bridge provided.

Booking is advisable for these two events.

The Butchers brunch is on April 25, with full English available and a wide selection of Les Oeufs.

The now famous 11course Thai banquet at £27.50 follows on April 29, and again booking is advis-

able. Finally a diary note should be made for the Butchers Beer and Brass Festival on July 18 and 19, supported by the Hepworth Brass Band.

The atmosphere is very informal, accessible and friendly.

There is something to suit everyone at the Butchers from drinkers, couples and families, to business meetings and walkers with more monthly themed nights planned for the future.

The Butchers Arms, Towngate, Hepworth, Holmfirth, HD9 1TE. Telephone 01484 687147.

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Masterclasses held for local takeaways

By Josh Timlin

Meeting a friend for a spot of lunch has never been easier, with an ever growing number of coffee shops and similar outlets springing up in different locations over the past few years. For many of us, a coffee shop at the heart of town or in a village centre is a convenient, attractive option to spend a leisurely lunch hour. If you live in one of the more outlying areas, or you have time to drive, take a bus ride or walk there, 'doing lunch' at a garden centre or farm shop café is definitely worth considering. These days they tend to offer much more than a quick cuppa and a scone after you have chosen your plants or stocked up on fresh meats and cheeses. Many have become popular eateries in their own right, serving mouthwatering savouries and sweets, with a choice of coffees, teas and cold drinks.

Advertiser’s announcement

Fresh,local food at The Barn Café at Blacker Hall

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

Open all day, seven days a week, lunch is served from 11.30am Monday to Saturday and from midday on Sunday.

The menu features breakfast dishes, light and main lunches and specials, sandwiches and a dedicated children’s menu, as well as cream tea and afternoon tea served all day every day.

The menu varies seasonally and there’s something to suit every taste, with ample vegetarian and gluten free

options, as well as meat options using the locally reared produce available to buy from the craft Butchery counter in The Farm Shop.

Lunches include a superfood salad with baby spinach, beetroot, butternut squash and a light goat’s cheese, dressed with light balsamic and topped with fresh pomegranate seeds, and a popular dish of salmon, haddock and prawn fishcakes, served with a homemade salsa and dressed with rocket and lemon.

Every Sunday there’s a choice of two roasts available, always including award-winning rump of beef, either home reared on the

family farm or sourced from other great local farms.

There is also a range of hot and cold baguettes and paninis, featuring Blacker Hall’s own award-winning honey roast ham and dry cured bacon, as well as locally sourced Barncliffe Brie and Yorkshire Blue Cheese.

The daily specials are currently available with a 15 per cent discount if you’re a Blacker Hall Customer Club Rewards Card holder. This offer is valid until June 14.

If you aren’t already a card holder, it’s quick and easy to sign up in The Farm Shop or The Barn Café, or online at www.blackerhall.com/customerclub.

KIRKLEES Council’s food safety team has been working with local takeaway owners to create healthy food by running free masterclasses for local businesses.

Since the takeaway masterclasses began last January, 93 delegates from 60 businesses have attended.

Britons spend an average of £1,320 each year on takeaways – that’s 12 takeaways per person per month.

Takeaways are often cheap, convenient and satisfying, but unfortunately they are not always very healthy.

They have no food labelling to show how much fat, salt, sugar and calories are being consumed and exceeding daily maximum amounts can lead to a variety of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.

Takeaway owners across Kirklees have been encouraged to follow simple steps

to produce healthier menu options without compromising on taste.

Six weeks after attending the sessions the food safety team catch up with attendees to see if they have changed anything as a result of the masterclass.

They found that many had: Lowered the salt content in mushy peas, batter and curry sauce.

Swapped the use of a standard salt to a lower sodium alternative.

Started to offer the option of poached fish as an alternative to the traditional deep fried version.

Increased the amount of fresh vegetables in stir-fry dishes.

Changed their stock of thin French fries to a chunkier chip (they absorb less fat) Offered a diet/reduced sugar drink alternative for customers.

Taken on board tips about how to maintain good oil management, which ulti-

mately helps to produce a healthier product.

Councillor Viv Kendrick, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “With our takeaway masterclasses we hope to make a real difference to the health of Kirklees residents.

“The classes are a great opportunity for takeaway owners to learn the secrets of healthier frying techniques and good oil management and vital hints and tips on how to make healthier swaps when preparing or cooking food.

“As well as contributing to the health of Kirklees communities, these techniques could save businesses money and make them more efficient.”

Takeaway owners with a hygiene rating of three or above can book on to the next ‘takeaway master class’ on April 21 between 9.30am and 12.30pm at the Hudawi Cultural Centre, Great Northern Street, Huddersfield HD1 6BG by calling 01484 416883.

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Cycling event to celebrate Grand Depart anniversary

By Josh Timlin

Hoping for good weather to prepare the lambing shed WE ARE waiting for some good weather so the ewes and lambs born in March can go out to graze and our lambing shed can be prepared for our main flock which are due to lamb over Easter.

The main flock returned home from their winter grazing later than usual and the ewes were heavily pregnant when they made the journey.

Lambs grow rapidly in the last few weeks of pregnancy which places a huge demand on the ewe’s energy reserves.

During this time any stresses such as poor diet, bad weather, dog worrying and even moving the flock from one field to another can drastically upset the ewe’s metabolism causing twin lamb disease.

Ewes suffering twin lamb disease do not have enough energy to support her growing lamb, they will lie away from the rest of the flock and

appear to gaze into space.

Treatment is given by an injection of glucose and calcium and if treated in time the recovery is rapid with the ewe back to normal within 30 minutes.

However, if the ewe is not treated quickly she may die.

This year we have had a few sheep suffer from twin lamb disease, probably as a result of being moved later than usual.

To help prevent twin lamb disease we feed our sheep a molasses based feed block, similar to a 25kilo toffee full of vitamins and minerals, which will provide energy to the sheep.

Our cows are waiting to

A TWO-DAY cycling event is to take place in July – on the first anniversary of the Tour de France’s visit to the Holme Valley.

The Cote de Holme Moss will take place on July 4-5 and families have been encouraged to get involved, with events being organised for all ages and fitness levels.

There will be two separate sportive-style routes to challenge newcomers and hardened cyclists alike.

The shorter version – covering 56 miles – will feature

6,500ft of ascent, while the 106-mile alternative covers over 12,000ft of climbs.

Andy Akers, from Holmfirth Cycling Club, said: “The weekend offers three sportives over the first anniversary of the Tour de France Grand Depart weekend.

“On Saturday riders can choose between the ‘Massive’ and the ‘Little ‘Un’. Both of these routes offer superb pennine scenery, a taste of the Tour de France and of course the legendary climb of Holme Moss.

“Following a night of fan-

tastic food, drink and entertainment at The Bridge, Sunday’s route is a more relaxed affair.

“There will be a 20-mile recovery ride or perhaps a whole family ride on quiet local roads with a feed station at the half-way point.

“We hope to get the local community involved as much as possible as we are aiming to run this as an annual event.

“There will also be the opportunity to join members of Holmfirth Cycling Club on escorted rides around the area discovering some hidden gems.”

calve in the cattle shed, we have no rush to turn them out just yet as the grass isn’t growing, the fields are still a little wet and we have plenty of silage to feed them.

We have started work preparing the ground for our second wind turbine.

The two bladed turbine, the same as our first, will provide more electricity for the farm. Since the bed and breakfast opened we have doubled our electricity consumption.

We are now taking bookings for our lambing muddy boot tours. These are to be held twice a day throughout the Easter holidays.

Visitors will meet our animals, bottle feed new born lambs and collect eggs from our chickens.

The cost is £2.50 per person and booking is essential by contacting Coddy’s Farm on 07714 588822.

Pet owners respond to new store launch Jamie to take on gruelling charity bike ride

HOLME Valley residents have been urged to back a man who is taking on a grueling bike ride in the summer.

Jamie Maguire is set to take on a 40km cross-country mountain bike course as part of the ‘Ard Rock Enduro through the gnarly terrain of North Yorkshire in August.

Jamie, who is raising money for Cancer Research, said: “I want to raise awareness for the charity and so it will be nice to try and get people in the Holme Valley involved, and that bit of extra cash that I can raise can be so beneficial.”

Jamie will be riding alongside locals Stephen

Brothwell and Dan Rigby in conjuction with his cleaning service McGuire & Co “I am a bit apprehensive, it is going to be a test but I have been doing a lot of training for the event so I am looking forward to it.”

Visit www.justgiving.com /jamie-mcguire1 to make a donation.

Much-loved book to be brought to life in Theatre Alibi adaption MICHAEL Morpurgo’s muchloved book I Believe in Unicorns will be brought to life on the stage of the Lawrence Batley Theatre in a new adaptation by Theatre Alibi on April 14 and 15.

The story, by the former Children’s Laureate and author of War Horse and Private Peaceful, is a moving, unforgettable reminder of the power of the imagination.

Theatre Alibi, who scored a hit with their version of

Michael’s Why the Whales Came, will tell the tale using ingenious set, enchanting puppetry and an original score performed live.

I Believe in Unicorns marks Theatre Alibi’s return to the LBT following the successes of The Crowstarver and Curiosity Shop.

Actor Ben Worth, who plays Tomas on this national tour of the play, is no stranger to the LBT. He began his career in acting at New College, Huddersfield,

and cut his teeth on the theatre’s stage. Another member of the cast, Derek Frood, will be familiar to many as Captain Bray in the new BBC One adaptation of Poldark.

I Believe in Unicorns is performed on April 14 at 7.30pm, and on April 15 at 2.30pm and 6.30pm. Tickets, priced from £14 - £10/under 26s £6/Kirklees Passport holders £3 off, can be purchased via the box office on 01484 430528 or online at www.thelbt.org.

THE owners of Holme Valley Pets and Supplies in Thongsbridge were delighted with the public’s response to their February opening after the premises and petfood business they purchased had been closed for a month due to major refurbishment work.

Co-owner of the re-named business, Toni Woodhead, said: “We were concerned that customers of the previous business to occupy the premises might desert us following the refurbishment but the response we have had to our feature in the Holme Valley Review has been fantastic.

“As well as attracting customers of the previous business we have had a terrific influx of new customers who read the Holme Valley Pets and Supplies feature in the March issue of the paper.”

Returning customers have been impressed with the bright new store layout on two floors and dramatically increased range of stock including such items as wild bird and small animal feeds and an extended range of leading brands.

Toni is particularly pleased that customers old and new have been commenting on the fact that a wide range of

catfood and accessories is now being stocked as well as dog supplies.

She added: “Many customers have previously been buying their cat supplies at supermarkets but have found they can now get them on their doorstep at similar prices.

“We also have an exciting in-store promotion every month that customers can look out for.”

Toni and her staff look forward to welcoming you.

Holme Valley Pets & Supplies Ltd, Albion Mills, Miry Lane, Thongsbridge, HD9 7HP. Telephone 01484 689999.

St Etienne to play at Film Festival MORE details for this year’s Holmfirth Film Festival have been released.

The festival, now in its sixth year, will be headlined by loved indie-pop band, St Etienne, who will be playing a live soundtrack to Paul Kelly’s award-winning documentary, How We Used To Live.

The festival, running from May 16-22, includes over 60 features, documentaries and

films from around the world.

Festival director Stephen Dorril said: “It has turned out to be good year for film and we will bringing some of the very best films to the Holme Valley.

“It is always a pleasure finding the gems and neglected classics and giving people a chance to see them.”

A new venue this year is the former Adult Education Centre, which has been spe-

cially opened and will operate as the festival’s hub.

“The new venue gives us the opportunity to put on films, more talks and events under one roof,” Mr Dorril added.

A special surprise this year will be the screening of a recently discovered 100-yearold film of Holmfirth. Details of the new film will be revealed in next month’s Holme Valley Review.

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Gardening tips for April ...

By Lisa Halifax of Totties Garden Centre Acid loving plants including rhododendrons, magnolias, acers and pieris will all benefit from an acid feed.

Plants in the garden are all growing now, not to mention the weeds as well.

Keep on top of them with regular spraying or placing mulch/gravel in beds and on top of your containers.

While the bedding and basket plants are all now in stock, we need to be careful of any unwanted frosts so cover up any tender plants with fleece if a frost is on its way.

When Easter has passed we have the green light to plant out potatoes, with many still in stock we have some excellent varieties.

First early, second early and main crop. Remember to earth up any new shoots to protect from any late frosts.

After what it feels like to have been a long winter your lawn is in need of some tender loving care, start mowing your lawn with the blades at its highest setting gradually lowering it over the next few weeks.

Bare or thin patches can be raked over and new grass seed can

be applied.

After pinching out sweet peas last month they should have strong shoots that will flower well.

Plant them next to a supporting wall and they will climb by wrapping their tendrils around, they will need to be tied with string at first to get them going.

Divide primroses when they have finished flowering.

Thin out carrot seedling to help produce and achieve good sized carrots.

Prepare vegetable seed beds by removing all weeds and forking over compost.

Protect your fruit blossom from late frosts by covering them with fleece.

Pinch out fuchsia bushes to encourage bushy plants.

Apply a high nitrogen fertiliser to give your lawn an early season boost.

Order your summer hanging baskets.

Water butts are good investment before the hot summer sets in (we hope!)

Look out for the early signs of pests and disease before they do too much damage.

Keep spraying roses regularly for black spot, roses are highly prone to this.

Plant of the month – Pieris (Lily-of-the-valley shrub) a splendid shrub which provides many months of interest from light pink new foliage to dark pink then followed by light green then this stunning plant produces striking white flowers. It is evergreen and can be grown in pots in an acidic compost, prefers a sheltered site.

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Holme Build celebrates ninth anniversary “MAD”WEEKEND IT’S patio time again at Holme Build Supplies of Honley when they celebrate their annual “MAD” WEEKEND from April 24 to 26.

Bacon butties and burgers are served free all day over the weekend and families are welcome along with the general public and trade.

The weekend features silly prices and ridiculous offers on all paving and patio products.

The firm boasts 100m2 paving and landscaping display designed to simplify the process of choosing the type of paving for your garden or patio project.

The display shows the extensive range of Indian natural stone and wet-cast concrete paving available.

The huge range caters for all budgets starting at approximately £8/m2 up to £20/m2.

They even have ‘seconds’ paving from £1.50 for a

600x600 flag.

Holme Build pride themselves in providing all the solutions to meet landscaping aspirations.

They hold massive stocks of all types of landscaping materials from paving, walling and decorative aggregates to the necessary ancillaries such as weed control fabric and fence post spikes etc Sorrento tumbled block paving is stocked in four different colours with two colours of kerbs to suit.

There is also easy access to a range of natural stone block paving where a premium look is required.

Holme Build can carry out a no obligation site survey to enable them to provide advice and give ideas based on their vast experience in this field.

Following this they can provide a comprehensive quote which can include a

‘supply’ and ‘labour’ package if required.

A terrific range of decorative gravels is also available in pre-packed 25kg bags and bulk bags including Golden Gravel, 10mm/20mm Pea Gravel, York Cream, Blue Slate, Cheshire Pink, Plum Slate, 10mm/20mm Lime Stone and Green Slate.

Some of these will be on offer from as little as £30 for bulk bag.

With such scope to choose from, all Holme Build’s products come with firstclass service, rapid delivery and a powerful support package that includes expert guidance and technical advice.

We have the people, technical tools and practical advice to help you plan, create and most of all enjoy your outdoor space.

Make a note in your diary to visit Holme Build’s “MAD” Weekend to take advantage

of the best paving display and prices in the Huddersfield and their free

design and measuring service.

Holme Build Supplies,

Queen Square Mills, Huddersfield Road, Honley, HD9 6QZ. Call 01484 666688.

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Allotment site checklist ...

Check if the future of the allotment site is secure.

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

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

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

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

What are the watering facilities?

Are there any restrictions on what you can grow?

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

Can you start with half a plot?

Allotments can be hard work

WITH spring in the air many people start to think about taking on an allotment, but few realise just how much hard work will be involved.

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

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

It can be an excellent way to get some exercise and fresh air if you are not a keep fit fanatic, and there is a reward for all your efforts too! Spring is perhaps not the most appropriate time to take over an allotment, but if you think the first season will be well spent preparing for the future, then why not?

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

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

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

The facilities on offer can vary from a smart club house or tea room to nothing at all, but most will have a water supply. Once you have found a site, consider the individual plots and visit them at various times during the day.

Once you have decided on your plot, gather all the information you can about the site. Find out where the sun rises and sets in relation to the plot and note if there are problems with trees shading the plot. Draw the plot out roughly to scale, and mark clearly where north is.

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

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

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

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

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

This will however eventually rot.

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

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

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

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What’s On Guide Until Saturday May 9, Huddersfield Art Gallery: Annual exhibition by Huddersfield PhotoImaging Club – open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed Sunday and Bank Holidays, free admission.

For more information about the club and its activities, visit www.huddersfieldpic.org.uk Friday April 10 – Saturday 18, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri 10, Robin Trower, one of the most influential guitarists to emerge from the British blues rock scene, with special guest Joanne Shaw Taylor; Fri 17, Soul Night: DJ Steve Dorril with ‘60s soul, Tamla Motown and the best of Northern soul, fundraising event for Holmfirth Film Festival (doors 8.30pm); Sat 18, I Am Kloot – welcome return for the masterful Manchester trio, plus support Andy Burrows. Doors open 7.30pm or as shown.

Tickets available from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online www.picturedrome.net Friday April 10, Brockholes Village Hall: Ceilidh with the Holme Valley Village Band.

Enjoy a jig and a knees up!

Pie and peas supper, bring your own drinks, 7.30pm.

Tickets £8 adults, £5 children, from Brockholes Post Office, Honley DIY & Pet Supplies or by phone 01484 662079 or 662870.

Saturday April 11, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Elves And The Shoemaker – Northern Ballet children’s show retelling the Brothers Grimm story – ideal age range three to eight years, performances at 12.15pm, 2pm and 4pm.

Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.co.uk Saturday April 11, Penistone Cinema Organ Trust: anniversary concert at The Paramount, an afternoon of popular music from Barnsley's own Kevin Grunill, 2.30pm. Box office 01226 767532.

Saturday April 11, St Bartholomew’s Church, Meltham: Honley Male Voice Choir annual concert for friends and supporters, also a recruitment event for anyone interested in singing with the choir. Tickets from The Flower Box, Meltham.

Sunday April 12, Film night at Southgate Theatre, Honley: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014, cert 15), described as witty, funny and totally engaging, 7.30pm.

Screening arranged by Holmfirth Film Festival.

Tickets £4.50 on the door or via the festival website

holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk Monday April 13, Holmfirth Parish Church: Election Question Time – a chance to quiz your parliamentary candidates on the challenges facing the Holme Valley and the country, doors open 7pm for 7.15pm start.

Organised by Holme Valley churches, Holme Valley Vision and Holmfirth Transition Town (HoTT).

Tuesday April 14, Huddersfield Art Gallery: Drop-In Family Art Day, free arts and crafts activities – chance for children and parents to try out something new during the school holidays, 1pm-3pm, free admission. More information 01484 221964, info.galleries@kirklees.gov .uk Tuesday April 14 – Wednesday 15, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: I Believe In Unicorns, spellbinding production adapted from the story by Michael Morpugo, former Children’s Laureate and author of War Horse, Tues 7.30pm, Weds 2.30pm and 6.30pm. Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.co.uk Thursday April 16, Classical concert at Huddersfield Town Hall: Orchestra of Opera North – Invitation to the Dance. Programme includes Gershwin: An American in Paris, Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No.1, Ravel: Mother Goose (Complete) and Stravinsky: The Firebird. ‘Talking music’ session 6.40pm, concert 7.30pm. Ticket information 01484 223200 or 222444 Saturday April 18, Holmbridge Parish Hall: With Spring in Mind, concert with Vocal Expressions Ladies Choir, plus guests Michael Webb (clarinet) and Huddersfield University Brass Ensemble, 7.309.30pm. Proceeds in aid of the parish hall renovation fund. Tickets £8 including refreshments from Pam Iredale 07980 541 044.

Saturday April 18, Gledholt Methodist Church, Huddersfield: Honley Ladies’ Choir concert with Welsh choir Cantorion Gele.

For more details contact Hilary Scholes 01484 307189.

Sunday April 19 and May 3, Holmfirth Farmers’ Market: quality local produce, fresh fruit and veg, meats, cheeses, cakes, jams and much more, in the Market Hall, 9am-2pm.

Information line 01484 223730.

Wednesday April 22 – Thursday 23, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: The Ghosts

Part of your community

with Michael Wallbank

I Believe In Unicorns, at Lawrence Batley Theatre, April 14-15.

of Ruddigore – Opera della Luna’s hilarious take on Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, 7.30pm. Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.co.uk Thursday April 23 Sunday 26, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Thurs 23, The Damned – the original Gothic punks, with support Louise Distras; Fri 24, Fleetwood Bac – highly rated tribute band endorsed by Mick Fleetwood, replicating the classic Stevie/ Lindsey/ Christine/John/Mick ‘Rumours’ line-up; Sat 25, Uriah Heep – mainstays of hard rock and heavy metal since the early 70s; Sun 26, Film: Nightcrawler (2014, cert 15), ‘neo-noir’ crime thriller, screening arranged by Holmfirth Film Festival, doors 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets available from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online www.picturedrome.net Saturday April 25, Marsden Cuckoo Day Festival: annual spring celebration of the cuckoo's return with artistic workshops, an all-day craft fair, village procession, maypole and morris dancing, followed by a lively evening dance at the Mechanics Institute in the heart of the village.

Saturday April 25, Huddersfield Art Gallery: Monthly art and craft fair – talk to artists about their work and pick up a unique, hand-made gift or piece of artwork, 11am3.30pm. Phone 01484 221964.

Saturday April 25, HepworthLIVE: The James Brothers are the special guests for the last in the current season of monthly music nights at

the Village Hall . Tickets £12 from 07845 921 527, online at wegottickets.com Sunday April 26, Trinity Church, Honley: circular walk to Holmfirth, sets off from the church at 2.15pm, latest in the monthly guided walks series organised by Honley Civic Society.

Monday April 27 – Saturday May 2, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Sister Act – feelgood show based on the hit film starring Whoopi Goldberg, presented by Huddersfield Light Opera Company, 7.15pm nightly + 2.15pm Saturday.

Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.co.uk Wednesday April 29 – Saturday May 2, Southgate Theatre, Honley: Curtain Up! – fast and funny play presented by Honley Players Tickets £7, £5 from Gallery Café, buy three and get one free.

Thursday April 30, St Paul’s Hall, University of Huddersfield: Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Choir concert, 7.308.30pm. For tickets phone 01484 471603, email livemusic@hud.ac.uk Friday May 1 – Sunday 3, Holmfirth Picturedrome: beer festival and free live music throughout the weekend. On Sunday, the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race will be going through the town. Tickets are on sale for three main concerts: Fri 1, King of Pop – The Legend Continues, Michael Jackson tribute; Sat 2, Average White Band – hits include Pick Up The Pieces and Let’s Go Round Again; Sun 3, Mercury – Queen Tribute. Tickets available from the Box

Office bar (evenings) or online www.picturedrome.net Sunday May 3, Holmbridge Parish Hall: A Walk for Morgan – ‘moderate’ four-mile charity walk around Yateholme and Digley reservoir area from 1pm, afternoon teas, stalls, raffle, live music in the hall, 1.30-4.30pm.

Tickets to be bought in advance from Upperthong School, Hade Edge School, Michael's barber shop, Holmfirth, or Holmfirth Tourist Information Sunday May 3, Jazz in New Mill: relaxed, friendly monthly session of old style jazz at New Mill Club, 7.30-10pm, £4 on the door. Contact Richard Lord 01484 683476 richardblord@gmail.com Holiday Monday May 4, Huddersfield Bank Holiday Market and Bootless Sale, takes place under cover, an ideal spot for bargain hunting, come rain or shine, 9am3pm. Stalls £10, arrive from 7am. Phone 01484 223730, email markets@kirklees.gov.uk Holiday Monday May 4, Meltham Scarecrow Festival: residents and visitors are invited to follow the trail around the village, starting at the parish church hall, from 12.30pm. Programmes will be on sale (£1).

Refreshments will also be available. For details of how to enter the contest for the best scarecrow (judging from 10am) contact Meltham Over 60s president Cllr Shirley Watson c/o The Crossroads Centre, Lane Dyke House, Holmfirth Road, Meltham or phone 01484 850857.

Tuesday May 5 –

Saturday 9, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: The Mist in the Mirror – a traveller’s strange tale of threats from beyond the grave is guaranteed to bring a ghostly chill – production

by Oldham Coliseum, 7.30pm nightly + 2.30pm Saturday. Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.co.uk Wednesday May 6, St Paul’s Hall, University of Huddersfield: Concert with University Orchestra and Brass Band, 7.30-8.30pm. For tickets phone 01484 471603, email livemusic@hud.ac.uk Friday May 8 – Sunday 10, Holmfirth Festival of Folk: informal music sessions and workshops, morris dance performances around the town, concerts at the Picturedrome: Fri 8, Hackney Colliery Band – East London's unique take on the brass band, throwing in a few chunks of Balkan brass, ska and contemporary jazz for good measure – doors open 7.30pm; Sat 9, Eddi Reader (ex-Fairground Attraction) plus support acts – doors open 4pm.

After the show, The NuPopes will be playing in the Balcony bar. For latest updates see www.picturedrome.net and holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk Saturday May 9, Colne Valley Museum: Golcar Lily Day – traditional craft demonstrations and children's fun. The famous Golcar Lily Loaf will be baked in the Victorian kitchen and there will be lots of home made goodies for sale. Open from 10.30am, free admission.

More information 01484 659762, www.colnevalleymuseum.org.uk

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The new BMW 1 Series NEARLY two million 1 Series models have been sold since the introduction of the first 1 Series generation ten years ago.

This latest incarnation builds on the winning formula of these three- and fivedoor predecessors with new power units from the latest BMW engine family, additional EfficientDynamics technologies fitted as standard, and careful enhancements to the exterior and interior design.

The level of standard equipment is now even higher, new options have been added and with new mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive, there are even more ways to increase the functionality and personalisation of the new 1 Series.

The proportions, lines and surface design of the new BMW 1 Series bear all the classical hallmarks of a BMW with its set-back passenger compartment, long bonnet and short overhangs, in particular, give it a uniquely sporting presence. The new car features subtle but key differences to refine yet further the overall package.

At the front, a new lower apron with larger air intakes and a horizontal bar combines with reshaped BMW

kidney grilles and new headlamps that feature LED daytime driving lights as standard on all models. For the first time, full LED headlamps with low and main beam have been added to the options list, with Adaptive LED headlamps a further option.

These follow the path of the road ahead, and also adapt their beam according to the type of road and conditions at any given moment.

At the rear, new tail lamps with a familiar BMW ‘L’ shape design adopt striking LED technology.

The driver-focused cockpit of the new BMW 1 Series is an even more welcoming, sporty, comfortable place to sit, thanks to enhancements to the design, and the materials and fabrics used. In particular, there’s a new cloth fabric for the seats.

The BMW Radio Professional and iDrive operating system continues to be standard across the entire range so all new 1 Series models feature the freestanding, 6.5-inch Control Display, the controller wheel mounted on the centre console, and the direct menu control and favourites buttons. If the optional Professional Navigation sys-

tem is fitted, the Controller comes with a larger, touchsensitive surface for inputting numbers and characters, while the onboard monitor takes the form of an 8.8-inch display of particularly slim design.

The controls arranged below the Control Display have also benefited from detailed refinements. Both the air vents and the controls for the radio and the automatic air conditioning now feature high-quality chrome surrounds. The radio and automatic air condition-

ing keypads, meanwhile, are set against high-gloss black panelling.

Standard equipment for the new BMW 1 Series includes a SIM card embedded in the car, as a mobile phone connection is required to make use of the (also standard) Intelligent Emergency Call and BMW TeleServices functions, as well as the optional internetbased services.

These cover ConnectedDrive Services including the BMW Online internet portal, as well as the

Concierge Services personal information service, Remote Services and Real Time Traffic information. In addition, the spectrum of services customers can integrate into their cars retrospectively via apps has been expanded. All functions are safe, convenient and intuitive to use thanks to the BMW iDrive operating system, now also standard.

Drivers can integrate app functions into their car via the embedded SIM card or a smartphone. Moreover, the latest Professional

Navigation system offers online-based Real Time Traffic information and updates map data “over the air”, using a mobile phone connection established by the SIM card.

An updated version of the Parking Assistant features 12 rather than the previous 10 sensors and helps the driver to select and use parking spaces lying not only parallel but now also transversely to the road.

In addition, the range of features has also been extended for Park Distance Control (PDC), and there’s the option of Active Cruise Control system with Stop & Go function.

The selection of driver assistance systems available for the BMW 1 Series also includes a rear-view camera, High Beam Assistant, Speed Limit Info including No Passing Info display and the Driving Assistant.

The latter comprises the camera-based Lane Departure Warning and Collision Warning systems as well as the Attention Assistant feature.

The new BMW 1 Series is on sale now priced at £20,245 OTR for a three-door 118i SE and £20,775 OTR for a five-door 118i SE.

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• Exclusive development • Outstanding views to rear • Large Lounge • 4 bedrooms

• Exposed beams & stonework • 3 double bedrooms • 2 reception rooms • Energy rating 61 (Band D)

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• Open Plan Living Kitchen • Superb standard throughout • Garden areas • Allocated parking

Miry Lane, Thongsbridge

• Barn Conversion • Stunning Interior • Exposed Roof Trusses • Open Plan living/dining/kitchen

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• 2 Bedrooms & Study • Quality Modern fittings • Attractive enclosed garden • Energy rating 71 (Band C)

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• Modern end townhouse • 4 bedrooms • Dining kitchen • Contemporary fittings • Garage • Garden to rear • Terrace to front and rear • Energy rating 76 (Band C)

• Elevated Position • Excellent Views • Unique Home • Extensively Renovated

• 2 Bedrooms • Sitting Area • 2 Parking Spaces • Energy rating 69 (Band C)

• Modern semi detached • Popular cul de sac location • 2 bedrooms • Modern kitchen

• Superb bathroom • Attractive enclosed garden • Driveway and garage to side • Energy rating 69 (Band C)

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Ladyroyd House, Dirker Fields

Back Lane

Golcar

Marsden

Holmfirth

Open to view every Saturday prior to auction 9.30am– 10.00am • Cottage, Grade II listed • Tucked away location

• Requires modernisation • 1 bedrooms • Great potential, Viewing Advised • Energy rating 28 (Band F)

Open to view every Saturday prior to auction 10.30am– 11.00am • Stone built semi detached • Elevated location

• Far reaching views • Generous plot • Gardens, Garage • Energy rating 33 (Band F)

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Land 497 Penistone Road

Holmfirth

Holmfirth

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• Sought after location • Available in 2 lots • Lot 1 - 3.5 acres • Small mill pond

• Rented garage plots • Large area of woodland • Viewing during daylight hours

• Sought after location • Available in 2 lots • Lot 2 - 2 acres • Located across river

• Steep wooded area • Frontage to bank street • Viewing during daylight hours

• Garden Plot • Outline PP For 1 Dwelling • 3 bedrooms

• Close to Holmfirth • Accommodation over 3 floors • Gas CH, UPVC double glazing • Energy rating 59 (Band D)

• Sought after location • Viewing during daylight hours • Interesting opportunity

Auction to be held on Tuesday 28th April at The Huntsman Inn, Greenfield Road, Holmfirth at 7.30pm

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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.

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Local, regional, exceptional

Four-bedroomed farmhouse with 17 acres and astounding views A BEAUTIFUL farmhouse set in approximately 17 acres of land with an accompanying annex is on the market with Simon Blyth.

Hollin Hall Farm, on Cross Heights, Holmfirth, boasts astounding views of the Holme Valley and is situated just five minutes away from the town centre’s shops. The fourbedroom property has an attached cottage-style annex, providing a vast array of accommodation and two extra bedrooms.

It has a beautiful approach with a long driveway leading from the road through mature trees, until a stone sign presents the house’s name. Set in masses of land, a garage and a range of outbuildings including stables are also present.

Setting the scene in terms of the house’s overall style and finish,

the entrance hallway has a traditional but modern feel with inset spotlights and attractive limestone flooring. It enjoys a generous amount of natural light and has views out over the driveway and rural outlook.

Off the hallway is a downstairs W/C, which continues the flooring theme. This room also has far-reaching views through wooden shuttered windows, as well as a period-style wash basin and tiles.

Its sitting room is exceptionally well presented and was once a barn so two arch windows, high ceilings and beams are present.

Having a spectacular chimney breast reaching to the ceiling’s top, it is home to a gas fire and is fitted with a stone hearth.

A large dining room

follows and it is a particularly characterful one. It features exposed beams, a traditional range with an open-fire grate, period-style recessed cupboards and a stone floor.

A doorway from the room leads to Hollin Hall Farm’s kitchen. Being of a unique shape, it includes mullioned windows which allow more good views.

Having a continuation of the dining room’s stone flooring, period touches such as its ceramic sink and taps are of note.

The property also benefits from a handy family room. It is a large room, once again boasting fabulous views out over the gardens and the land beyond courtesy of six large windows. It also has a central lighting point, a beautiful stone fireplace and a log-burning stove.

Its conservatory makes

the most of the views, with a glazed door giving direct access to the gardens. It has a particularly tranquil position so is ideal for relaxing.

Veer upstairs and the first bedroom is a large double, complete with an en suite. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it too enjoys views and has six windows.

The second bedroom is also an en suite, this time including characterful features including solid oak flooring, mullioned windows with timber shutters and an exposed beam.

Bedroom three – another double – is presented to a high standard, while the fourth and final bedroom also has mullioned windows and an exposed beam.

The property’s main bathroom, fitted with a

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three-piece suite, has a low-level W/C, a pedestal wash basin, a shaped bath with spa fittings and inset spotlighting.

A massively beneficial aspect to Hollin Hall Farm is its annex. It provides three-storey accommodation and is great for teenagers or guests. It is beautifully presented and has previously been let out as separate accommodation.

The entrance hall has limestone-style flooring and a broad timber door.

The annex’s kitchen is of a good size and enjoys a huge amount of natural light. The room has inset spotlighting, more attractive flooring and a large amount of timbereffect surfaces. There is a range, a five-ring gas hob an integrated washer, dryer, dishwasher and fridge.

Both bedrooms are

large doubles with outstanding views, benefitting from oak flooring and spotlights. A three-piece shower room adjoins featuring a walk-in shower.

Rosie Hinchliffe, who has lived there with husband Ian for 20 years, said: “The thing we love about it the most is its location. It’s on a bus route and Holmfirth’s only five minutes away so you’ve got the best of both worlds. It’s quite secluded but you’re near to the town.

“It’s been a lovely place to bring up our two sons.

You approach the house on a long driveway and it’s lovely driving through the woods in the spring when there are bluebells about.”

Hollin Hall Farm is on the market with Simon Blyth for offers around £985,000.

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"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,Wakefield and Ripponden.

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Fairfield House, Hollowgate, Holmfirth 01484 689689

Local, regional, e xc e p t i o n a l FAR BANK, SHELLEY, HUDDERSFIELD

O/A £425,000

SCHOLES MOOR ROAD, SCHOLES, HOLMFIRTH

O/A £375,000

BEAUTIFUL DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM PERIOD HOME WITH A LIGHT AND BRIGHT INTERIOR, SOUTHERLY OUTLOOK WITH SUPERB LONG DISTANCE VIEWS, EASE OF ACCESS TO LOCAL AMENITIES PARTICULARLY SCHOOLING AND IN A HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE AND COMMUTABLE LOCATION. A quality detached home retaining many period features, with well proportioned bedrooms and reception rooms.The accommodation briefly comprises of: entrance hallway, lounge and separate sitting room with southerly aspects, a shower room, a large open plan kitchen/dining area with an Aga as its center piece, four bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate W/C.To the rear of the property is a driveway which can accommodate two cars, there is wonderful decked south facing patio area to the front and mature well stocked gardens from which to enjoy the long distance views.An early inspection is advised to appreciate the spacious interior and beautiful positioning. EPC rating grade D.

A VERY WELL PRESENTED LARGE FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH SEPARATE RECEPTION ROOMS, GOOD SIZED LEVEL REAR GARDEN WITH OPEN ASPECT, EXTENSIVE PARKING AND LARGE GARAGE INCORPORATING A WORKSHOP AREA. Only by an internal inspection can the spacious nature of the offered accommodation be truly appreciated.The property occupies a good sized level plot with a wonderful open rear aspect, with good local amenities and schooling near by.The accommodation briefly comprises of: and entrance porch, an entrance hallway, a dining hall, a dining kitchen, a large lounge with a limestone fireplace, a garden/sitting room, a utility, a spacious first floor landing, four bedrooms with the master having an en suite shower room and a family house bathroom.With extensive parking, a large integral garage with a workshop area, a rear lawned garden with an open aspect, a flagged patio area, double glazing, a gas fired central heating system and extensive parking to the front, an early inspection is an absolute must. EPC rating grade C.

ALLERGILL PARK, UPPERTHONG. HOLMFIRTH

GREEN ABBEY, HADE EDGE, HOLMFIRTH

£335,000

O/A £269,950

A VERY WELL PRESENTED FOUR BEDROOM STONE BUILT DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH A SUPERB LANDSCAPED GARDEN AND A SOUTHERLY OUTLOOK ACROSS THE HOLME VALLEY. Presented to a very high standard throughout, the property offers a spacious light and bright interior with modern fixtures and fittings.The accommodation has a gas fired central heating system, alarm system, PVCu glazing and briefly comprises of: ground floor hallway, master bedroom with en suite, lounge with feature fireplace and adjoining dining area, kitchen with integrated Bosch appliances, three further good sized bedrooms and a well presented house bathroom.The landscaped rear garden has a series of patio seating areas, well stocked beds and borders, a water feature and a level lawn. Having good local amenities particularly schooling and enjoying superb views across the valley. EPC rating grade E.

ENJOYING A SEMI RURAL SETTING THIS FOUR BEDROOM DOUBLE FRONTED FAMILY HOME WITH A DOUBLE GARAGE TO THE REAR, OPEN ASPECT VIEWS FROM THE FIRST FLOOR, A CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR AND GOOD LOCAL AMENITIES IN A HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION. This spacious four bedroom house is an end in a block of three similar properties and only by an inspection can it be fully appreciated. It comprises of: an entrance porch, a downstairs W/C, a good sized lounge, a large dining kitchen, a hallway, a utility, a spacious landing area, four bedrooms, an en suite and a stylish house bathroom.To the rear of the property is the double width block paved driveway and the property's double garage, lawned gardens and paved rear patio area. EPC rating grade D.

GARDENERS WALK, SKELMANTHORPE, HUDDERSFIELD O/A £185,000

LEE MILLS, ST GEORGES ROAD, HOLMFIRTH

A VERY WELL APPOINTED THREE BEDROOM SEMI WITH EN-SUITE TO THE MASTER BEDROOM, ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN, GARAGE AND PARKING. CLOSE TO THE VILLAGE CENTRE AND GOOD ACCESSIBILITY, AMENITIES AND SCHOOLING. Presented to a very high standard this modern two storey home is ready to walk into.The stylish well presented interior is particularly light, bright, contemporary decor and has double glazing, alarm and gas fired central heating system. Comprises, entrance lobby, downstairs WC, good sized lounge, dining kitchen with integrated appliances, three first floor bedrooms one of which has an en-suite shower room along with the house bathroom. Enclosed rear garden with patio, decking and beds. Garage and allocated parking space. Most highly accessible and convenient commuting location with a good range local amenities particularly schooling.An early inspection is advised. EPC rating grade C.

SET TO THIS POPULAR RESIDENTIAL MILL CONVERSION COMPRISING OF ONLY TWENTY THREE CONVERTED UNITS IS THIS WELL APPOINTED DUPLEX STYLE APARTMENT. Offering accommodation, courtyard style allocated parking, a ground floor patio area and a first floor balcony accessed from the open plan living dining kitchen.To the ground floor there is an entrance hall with two double bedrooms with the master having en suite facilities and a house bathroom with a contemporary style suite.As one would expect the property is predominantly double glazed and enjoys underfloor heating through out. EPC rating grade C.

STATION ROAD, MARSDEN

WESTGATE, ALMONDBURY

RENT: £550 PCM

NEWLY RENOVATED COTTAGE, WELL LOCATED; WITH TWO BEDROOMS, SPACIOUS LIVING AREA AND VIEWS OF THE HILLS This charming and characterful newly renovated 2 bedroom grade 11 semi-detached listed stone built cottage is ideally located within a short walk of the railway station, canal side towpath and good village amenities.The property has exposed timbers, views of surrounding hills, double glazing and gas fired central heating.This is also an excellent base for those who commute on a regular basis to any of the surrounding major conurbations such as Manchester, Leeds, Wakefield and Sheffield.This pretty sunny cottage has a small enclosed flagged sitting area immediately to the front of the property leading into the kitchen, having fitted solid wood hand painted units, enclosed new combination boiler and new refrigerator also with modern washing machine, gas hob and electric oven. A creel hangs from the ceiling.The large living area includes windows to the side and rear with views of the Pennines hills, timber effect flooring, an exposed stonework chimney breast with stone hearth, exposed beam and newly carpeted staircase / landing rising to the first floor.There are two bedrooms one double having hillside views to the front and one single with wooded aspect, both with new timber effect flooring. The bathroom has a white bathroom suite comprising panelled bath with shower and screen over, pedestal wash basin, low flush w.c. Polished timber floorboards, part tiled walls and in-wall storage cupboard.EPC grade: D

O/A £159,950

RENT: £475 PCM

FIRST MONTH`S RENT HALF PRICE. TWO BEDROOM END TERRACED HOUSE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THIS POPULAR VILLAGE. Located in this popular and established residential area, the house is conveniently located within walking distance of shops and local amenities in Almondbury village centre and a regular bus service into Huddersfield. The accommodation is very well presented and the property will provide an appealing and comfortable home which briefly comprises: Entrance hall; lounge having a feature stone fireplace within the chimney breast housing an electric stove; dining kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, plumbing for washing machine and large Pine larder cupboard; double bedroom; single bedroom; and bathroom with white three-piece suite including a shower over the bath.Outside the property has hanging rights for washing. Offered unfurnished. No smokers or pets. EPC grade: E

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Easy Bathrooms opens Yorkshire’s biggest bathroom showroom EASY Bathrooms has completed the expansion of its flagship Leeds showroom and now offers more than 250 fully-fitted bathroom displays – making it Yorkshire’s biggest bathroom and tiles showroom.

The new Easy Bathrooms Leeds store now boasts over 11,000 square feet of luxury bathrooms, more than twice the size of the original store.

Inside you’ll find a huge range of high quality bathroom products to suit all kinds of tastes from contemporary to traditional offering unprecedented design inspiration.

In addition to its vast collection of Easy Bathrooms branded products, you will also find a huge choice of the latest products from the biggest names in bathroom design, including Jacuzzi, Vitra, Hudson Reed, Miller London and Imperial.

From display to display, visitors to the showroom will be taken on a journey of

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Whether you want a new en suite bathroom or are looking to convert your existing bathroom to a wetroom, Easy Bathrooms has everything you need.

If you have seen the look you want in store but are struggling to translate that into your own home the Easy Bathrooms team offer expert advice and a no obligation 3D design service so you can see your bathroom before any work has begun.

Offering the full one stop shop for bathroom refurbishment, Easy Bathrooms sells everything you need to renovate your existing bathroom including floor and wall tiles, showers, baths, basins and toilets and all the fixtures and fittings you need for those finishing touches.

Speaking about the opening of the new Easy Bathrooms store, managing

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“We encourage our customers to come and feel the difference themselves – and with such a huge range on display there is no better

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Located conveniently on Royds Lane (near Makro), the Easy Bathrooms flagship showroom offers free customer parking to the front and rear.

To celebrate their new opening, Easy Bathrooms is offering readers a special 40

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The new expanded Easy Bathrooms showroom can be found at: Unit 2 Royds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 6DU. Tel: 0113 387 4500 or find us online at www.easybathrooms.com