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April 2016

Police crackdown on illegal off-roading at local beauty spots

By Olivia Taylor LOCAL police are beginning a crackdown on illegal off-roading on the Holme Valley’s beauty spots after complaints from the community.

Anti-social drivers caught on the land are to be presented with Section 59 warnings meaning that if offenders are caught ‘off-roading’ again their vehicles will be seized.

PC Sally Baines said: “We are appealing to local residents to be on the lookout for and report these off roaders who are causing irreparable damage to our countryside, some of which is protected by ‘Natural England’.”

The crackdown comes after

Holme Moss car park and the area around Yateholme Reservoir has been destroyed by tyre tracks.

The on-going issue has left locals angered and eager for the police to act on the issue.

Disgruntled Holmfirth resident John Hyland said: “It’s a direct act of vandalism, these people appear to be doing this to cause deliberate damage.

“The boulders to prevent 4x4s on Holme Moss car park have been deliberately moved using winches by the vandals so that more deliberate damage could be caused.

“What they’re doing is illegal – there are notices that are being ignored, they’re breaking the law.

If I could speak to them I’d ask

them why they want to damage an area of such natural beauty.”

Local officers are now patrolling the badly-affected walking destinations in an attempt to solve the issue. Last week a driver was issued with a Section 59 after a local farmer reported a 4x4 going off road up at Holme.

Sally added: “If the vehicle is seen being used like this again, it will be seized. No doubt this will be seen as “too soft” by some people but this is the process we have to work to.

“The driver has had his warning, and there are no second chances.

“Any information regarding the identity of persons or vehicles, please contact us using the 101 non-emergency service.”

A local restaurant owner has been amazed at the response to his premises being featured in the latest series of the BBC’s popular drama series Happy Valley. It was the location for a night out for Catherine Cawood (played by Sarah Lancashire, pictured above) and her police colleagues. The actors enjoyed an Italian meal and copious amounts of wine, while being entertained by an Abba tribute band! Full story: Page 16

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Roads ‘a major problem’

By Danny Richardson COUNCILLOR Charles Greaves has hit out at the latest government cuts, pinpointing the lack of funding for roads across the Holme Valley.

The Holme Valley North independent councillor says that roads across his institute – as well as in other areas – are a major problem and concern for motorists, and show no sign of getting better.

Charles says that budget cuts mean little money is set aside for resurfacing roads, meaning temporary potholing and patch work has to be done in order to try to repair the damage.

However, Charles says the temporary work doesn’t solve the issue, and expressed concerns for the state of the Valley’s roads in the future.

He said: “I don’t know where the money we pay to be on the road, for example car tax, goes.

We aren’t getting enough money to properly repair our roads which are falling to pieces.

“It’s a common complaint in the area. Money for the work we currently do comes from our local ward budget, but we need more money to do a proper repair job, otherwise the roads will continue to get worse.

“I really don’t know where we’ll be in five years time.”

From rescuing injured climbers to assisting the elderly in harsh weather conditions, volunteers from Holme Valley Mountain Rescue are the fourth emergency service ... Olivia Taylor reports.

The fourth emergency service: so much more than a mountain rescue WHEN tourists and locals find themselves in danger while exploring on the mountains and moors their first port of call is always Holme Valley Mountain Rescue.

However, rescuing people who’ve got themselves in hot water is just one part of the job.

Behind the scenes you’ll find volunteers working in the office, fundraising at events and testing equipment.

Team member Owen Phillips said: “We’re not a Sunday morning walking club, there’s a lot of kit and information that people have to get to know, it can be really hard work.”

Rescue groups in the UK grew from the increasing popularity of the moors and mountains for recreation in early 20th century.

The Holme Valley branch has over 80 dedicated volunteers from different walks of life.

Owen said: “We have doctors, paramedics, graphic designers,

teachers and even tax inspectors.

It’s great because we’re bringing people together through a common interest.”

The team works closely alongside the local emergency services, but unlike the Police and Ambulance service all running costs must be raised by the team.

“The replacement of our kit can be quite expensive, we have a Landrover that’s 15 years old we need a new one.

“Some people say but I don’t climb mountains, why should I give money?

“We’ve taken the elderly to hospital before when they’ve been snowed in, it’s not just about helping people on the moors and mountains.”

Each mountain rescue vehicle is packed full of kit that might be needed on each operation, from leg splints to police tape.

Owen said: “We’re professional in every way except pay, each team member needs to know

how to use the kit. That’s why we take so much, you never know what you’re going to need.”

31-year-old Owen who is a graphic designer has been involved with Holme Valley Mountain Rescue for half of his life, he even met his partner through the mountain rescue.

He said: “Me and my partner both volunteer, that’s how we met. At least when we get called out in the middle of the night we’re getting up together.”

The group is always looking for experienced and interested volunteers.

Whether you enjoy being out in all weathers or would prefer to be involved with helping out with more administrative tasks, there may be a role for you.

Owen said: “My dad’s been involved since the eighties, so it’s been passed down to me, I joined at the age of 16.

“You form life-long friendships with the other volunteers.”

Thanks to all flood relief supporters

By Olivia Taylor A CHARITY event organiser has praised Holme Valley residents for their generosity in raising cash to help the flood relief effort.

Helen Bentley organised the Floodstock Festival, and The Grape Room, Honley was among the 11 venues that got involved in the music event.

Helen added: “When the floods were happening I felt that I wanted to go and help, without actually going out and helping, but by using my contacts.

“I’m really happy with what I’ve done, I’ve raised over £5,500 and that’s going to help people in Yorkshire, not just Calderdale, I’m helping people get their kids school uniforms and buy new carpets.

“It was amazing to see people putting their hands in their pockets. I thought I would raise a fair bit and I had faith from the beginning that the bands would help, the landlords and ladies are always there to help, they’re ace.”

On road to a golden event

HUDDERSFIELD advanced motorists are set to celebrate their 50th birthday next month.

The group is inviting locals to The Royal British Legion Club, Golcar where entertainer Graham Barraclough will be speaking. The event is set to take place on April 4 at 7.30pm.

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Seventh film festival is ready to roll ...

By Danny Richardson

Louise Makin with bags of rubbish collected from Holmbridge.

Residents wage war on beauty spot rubbish

By Olivia Taylor DISGRUNTLED members of the community are calling on anti social locals to pick up their rubbish from local beauty spots.

Holme Valley residents are doing their bit to combat the issue by going out in their cars and picking up litter from popular walking destinations, but many of them feel as though they are fighting a losing battle.

Holmfirth resident, Michael Foster Jones said: “The litter just seems to be getting worse and worse, there’s so much of it dumped everywhere, there’s cans,

bottles and even condoms on the floor.”

Local groups like River 2015 and Meltham Lions have been going out and trying to combat the issue – but one resident believes that the importance of picking up litter should be taught at an early age.

Michael commented: “We need to teach children how important it is to pick up litter from the floor when they get to three years old.”

The hardest hit areas in The Valley are the areas around Jackson Bridge and Hade Edge, cluttered with old carpets, tin cans, animal excrement and fast food packaging.

Michael said: “The ironic thing is people drink energy drinks that don’t give them enough energy to put the can in the bin.

“Some of the rubbish is already bagged up, how much hassle is it to put it in the back of your car and take it home.

“The majority of people are good citizens and there’s been some sterling efforts, but it’s still a big problem.”

Q If you’ve done anything to fight against the on-going litter problem in the Holme Valley we’d love to hear from you, get in touch: news@ holmevalleyreview.co.uk

HOLMFIRTH Film Festival will return for the seventh time this year.

The annual event, which features some of the best loved films around the world, will run from Saturday May 21 to Friday May 27.

The popular festival will feature over seventy films from across the globe this time around – including some of the year’s award-winning hits such as Oscar winner ‘Spotlight’.

Themes this year include war films, sports, the classics of 1966 – including a special screening of England’s World

Cup triumph – and more.

Leading British film and television and Salford-born actor, Robert Powell will also be coming to Holmfirth to talk about his long career, which has seen him star in leading roles in television – including BBC show Casualty – and on stage.

Festival Director Stephen Dorril wants volunteers to assist this year, and said: “The festival is entirely volunteer based.

“We are particularly looking for people to get involved on the technical side and also any young people who might want to help with social media.”

If you’ve snapped the local scenery, organised a local charity event or spotted something unusual or eye-catching, send us a picture. This month’s winner goes to John Griffin. Prehistoric circle on the hillside above Digley reservoir, It’s not normally visible, but the snow has delineated it. Get in touch: news@ holmevalleyreview.co.uk

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Putting pooches through their paces

How life on the run is working for Kenneth

By Olivia Taylor A LOCAL man is making a living from putting the region’s dogs through their paces with 20-mile runs.

Kenneth Valovin from Holmfirth went from feeling unsatisfied and under pressure working as a project manager to earning his money by running 25 dogs a week.

He said: “We bought a family dog, a small Patterdale Terrier called Charlie, and he started to run with me.

“I have found running a great source of stress relief throughout my life and have raced up to 100mile events. Running has always been my passion and I enjoyed sharing this with Charlie.”

Kenneth began to take his friend’s dogs with him when he went running, and that’s when he

realised there could be a business opportunity for what he was providing free of charge.

He said: “On my travels with Charlie I met a few dog walkers. I could see I could offer a much better service for the same price.

“We opened a Facebook group, got a website set up, started to slowly market and things grew. At present we have around 25 dogs we run over the week.

“We are registered as a business, we’re paying tax and national insurance.”

Once the dogs are picked up they’re taken out onto the moors and each run can last between one and four hours, with dogs sometimes getting 20 miles worth of exercise.

Kenneth said: “The dogs love it.

It exercises them, they love the migration with a pack leader and

they love the socialisation.

“The runs tap into the essence of a dog, it’s what they’re meant to do, all weathers, hail, sleet, sun or rain.

“Aside from running we also swim the dogs. We get in with them regardless of time of year.

All dogs go back tired, calm and satisfied.”

Since starting the business last year Kenneth has been inundated with support from his family and friends.

He is now hoping to receive his license from Kirklees Council to enable him to offer a more elaborate home boarding service.

He added: “It is just myself that runs the business but I have had so much support throughout from my family and good friend Julio Nunez, who joins me on many runs.”

New Holme Valley officers are promising ‘a lot more policing’ THE streets of the Holme Valley are set to become safer than ever thanks to two new ward officers.

PC Rachel Newsome and PC Steve Nicholls will work alongside local PCSOs, schools and community groups to deal with issues that affect the community, from neighbourhood disputes to teen drinking.

Steve said: “You’ll see us out there with speed guns, visiting schools to talk to the children about locking sheds, drugs, guns and knife crime.”

Since starting, the officers have scrapped 11 local taxis, deeming them unfit for the public’s use.

Steve added: “From a personal point of view, I’ve always been a very pro-active person. If someone is providing a service to the public we will continuously work to make sure it’s up to scratch. Local residents are going to be getting a lot more policing than they’re used to.

I am keen to let people of the Holme Valley know we are making gains and keeping

them safe.”

The officers started on February 15 and will be around to answer any queries or questions from residents.

Steve added: “We’ve given out our email addresses, we’re happy to help and get back to people when we’re on duty.”

Rachel and Steve can be contacted on 101, or e-mail rachel.newsome@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk and steven.nicholls@westyorkshire. pnn.police.uk

Making more Meltham memories

By Danny Richardson A POPULAR Meltham event will return this July.

Meltham Memories, a much-loved wartime-themed event that recalls the spirit of 1940s Britain in the Second World War, will take place on July 2-3.

The annual event, now in its ninth year, will feature vintage parades, 1940s themed activities, stalls selling memorabilia and a Spitfire fly-past.

The Axis-Allied World War One and

World War Two re-enactment group will be attending the extravaganza, while organisers are once again encouraging people to visit in 1940s costume.

Spokesperson Pam Cox said: “It’s a fantastic weekend. Last year we had around 10,000 people visit Meltham for the event.

“The village transforms into the 1940s.

“Back then, the community was strong and everyone worked together, and this event is a great way of bringing the community spirit from the war back into Meltham.”

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Concern after geese and ducks die

New chapter for retired journalist Jack

By Olivia Taylor A FLEET Street journalist has turned his hand to writing novels – with successful results.

Jack Dunhill, 79, of Holmfirth started his journalism career at the Halifax Courier, making the move to the hustle and bustle of Fleet Street in 1963.

He said: “I’d done bits for the Mail as a freelancer, and then a permanent job came up so off I went. When I moved to London it was a smaller place, you’d see people like Mick Jagger in the local pub.”

Jack worked on Fleet Street from 1964 before moving to the Daily Mail’s Manchester office in 1967 and taking early retirement in 1999.

Jack kept himself busy getting involved with local amateur dramatic groups, as an actor and a producer.

He said: “My wife Beryl and I made a pact never to use the shopworn phrase I don’t know how we ever had time to work, and we never have.”

The idea for the first novel ‘Dancing With The Captain’ came

from a dream, the book is a glamorous romantic comedy set on a £600m cruise ship.

Jack said: “It’s hard work, and because I’ve been a journalist for so long it got to the stage where I was writing a novel in a few weeks, I write very quick.”

Since then Jack has gone on to have another two novels published, all of which have received great independent reviews and achieved steady sales.

Jack said: “Not too surprisingly, as a man who spent all his working life as a journalist, they do basically encompass the world of newspapers.”

As well as writing books Jack has always had a big interest in music and golf, reviewing some of the country’s biggest bands.

He added: “My life has been fantastic, there’s been lots of high points and I’ve met some unbelievable people, some real household names.

“I can’t think of a single one of the world’s great old dinosaur bands I haven’t seen. I once saw a concert where the last three acts were The Who, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.”

Pupils take a butchers at life on the farm

By Danny Richardson

HOLME Junior and Infand School is teaming up with Hade Edge butcher J Brindon Addy to transform the food culture of the local community.

The school will also be using its links with Robert and Sarah Nobles’ farm in Holme village where, each spring, its pupils are invited to watch lambing live.

The partnership comes as part of the Food for Life initiative, with the school recently awarded a bronze award in recognition of its healthy and climate-friendly food culture.

School lead for the project, Jill Brooks, said: “Having Brindon Addy working with us will also allow the children to see the end products and show the rearing process from field to fork.”

Brindon said the partnership with Holme School began to gather momentum during National Butchers’ Week, which ran from March 14-20.

He plans to visit the school to educate pupils about the seasonal food they eat and how it is produced, explaining the benefits of eating healthy, tasty and sustainable locally produced food. He will also tell pupils how some of his products are made and give them an opportunity to make their own sausages.

Pupils will also be invited to visit Brindon’s shop to see his team in action.

Brindon added: “Holme School is to be congratulated on its achievements to date through the Food for Life initiative, which continues to transform food culture in schools and communities.

“This is very much in line with our own objectives. We want to support the school in its forward-looking endeavours wherever possible.”

THE region’s farmers have expressed their concern after local dog owners have allowed their pets to run free over private agricultural land.

Since before Christmas and up to the middle of February a dog has been going onto the land resulting in four geese and four ducks being killed.

Further signs have been put up advising and warning members of the public to keep their dogs under control.

It is an offence under the Protection of Livestock Act 1953 to allow your dog to worry livestock. For the purpose of the Act, “worrying” means:- attacking livestock, chasing livestock.

Farmers are within their rights to shoot dogs that are at large on their land worrying their stock.

Former journalist Jack Dunhill has turned his hand to novels.

Greenfinger tips ...

By Olivia Taylor RADIO Leeds gardening expert, Graham Porter, will ‘Spring into Action’ at Brockholes Village Hall to give seasonal tips to local gardeners.

The popular Radio Leeds presenter, who lives locally at Netherton has spent all his working life as a gardener and horticulturist.

Graham will demonstrate the huge range of propagation opportunities that abound in Spring.

The evening will also provide a chance for the audience to ask Graham’s advice

on the care and growing of plants.

Brockholes village trust chairman, David Wyles, said: “Now’s the time to listen to expert advice to make the most of your garden.

“Graham’s practical and friendly approach will tempt everyone to get outside and enjoy the spring and summer.”

The evening starts at 7.30pm on April 28 and tickets, are available at Brockholes Post Office and Honley DIY & Pet Supplies.

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From the moment he climbed onto his first bike aged 11, Gabriel Cullaigh had a passion for cycling.

From exploring the hills of the Holme Valley to competing alongside the world’s best in last year’s Tour de Yorkshire, he’s now on the verge of realising his dream. Holmfirth’s very own ‘mountain man’ spoke to Danny Richardson.

Why Gabriel is on the road to success

RIVER 2015 is looking for keen and curious walkers for a Saturday morning meander on April 16 from 10am to 12 noon. Jane Skilling project manager said: “We are inviting anybody who enjoys walking in the area to join us for a stroll, a chat and a simple survey of the paths along the Holme and Mag Brook.”

Join a walk leader at either Holmfirth Market or Magdale and enjoy a friendly morning of sightseeing and looking at ways we can improve paths in the future.

For further information, please email admin@river2015.org.

GABRIEL Cullaigh is living the high life. Quite literally.

The Holmfirth man currently resides in the picturesque foothills of the Alps, just east of Milan, Italy. But he’s not there for a holiday.

Cullaigh, 20 next month, is a member of the British Cycling Olympic Men’s Road and Track Endurance squad. He’s currently training for a number of big cycling events, namely the World Championships in Quatar, and this year’s Tour de Yorkshire. It’s startling progress for a man who began his cycling journey less than a decade ago.

“I didn’t actually have my own bike until I was 11. I used to love to mess around on my mates’ bikes before then whenever I had the chance,” said Gabriel.

“So when I finally got my own bike all I wanted to do was go spend all day on it.

I used to go on rides with my family and friends and explore more of the Holme Valley, and sometimes I’d just venture on my own and explore.”

This year’s Tour de Yorkshire will be the second time the cyclist has competed in the local event alongside some of the world’s best, and it was a world class rider who inspired Gabriel to put on a helmet.

“I was on a holiday in North Yorkshire with my family and had been out on the mountain bike that day in Dalby Forest, when I

saw on the news that a guy called Mark Cavendish had won a stage of the Tour De France.

“My parents explained to me what the tour was and I thought it sounded really cool. Then a few months later I saw the Tour of Britain live on TV, and watching it got me hooked instantly and I knew I wanted to give it a go myself.”

It’s been a long road for Holme Valley man. His first competitive race was six years ago, and since his debut, he’s competed on several big stages.

It culminated in last year’s Tour de Yorkshire when, despite being in his first year of senior racing, Gabriel put in a respectable performance, finishing not too far behind the lead groups. It’s a performance that the biker says will spur him on in this year’s event.

“I didn’t know what to expect, but it filled me with confidence in my strength and climbing ability,” he said.

“I have that bit more experience this year, so I hope to finish top 20 in the general classification, and I would like get a top 10 on at least one of the stages. I know it’s a tough ask, but I’m very confident with my form this year. I will also take everything I learnt from the race last year and all my other races.”

And the future? Gabriel’s aims are as high as hills he’ll be climbing.

“In the next couple of years I want to pick up a contract with one of the top “World Tour” professional teams. I know full well that the first few years of being a pro are

about learning and gaining experience. But it is my dream to eventually win stages of the Tour De France, and one day become World Road Race Champion.”

Pupils attend London Fairtrade group launch HOLME Valley Fairtrade paid a special visit to Parliament last month to launch a new Fairtrade group.

The organisation was joined by pupils from Honley High School, local MPs Jason McCartney and Holly Lynch, as well as a Colombian banana farmer for the launch of the first All Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fairtrade, which will help promote Fairtrade in Parliament.

The APPG was established after campaigners for Holme Valley Fairtrade approached local MPs Jason McCartney, Conservative MP for Colne Valley and Holly Lynch, Labour MP for Halifax, and asked if they could

do more to highlight the issues facing farmers in developing countries.

The Holme Valley organisation, which has been working towards promoting and raising awareness of Fairtrade for around 10 years, attended the launch as part of Fairtrade Fortnight, a two-week campaign that highlighted the hunger faced by farmers in developing counties.

Helen Robinson, chair of Holme Valley Fairtrade said: “I knew my local MPs are both committed supporters of Fairtrade in our community, which is great, but we felt they could do more on a national scale.

So I’m thrilled that Jason and Holly were equally enthusiastic and will work

together to get Fairtrade higher on the agenda in Parliament.

“I believe we can all change the world through little steps and Fairtrade can engage the whole community in this. The students in particular were really excited to be visiting Parliament and meeting the Minister. This is a really powerful way of

connecting young people to democracy.”

Jason McCartney said: “The APPG will act as a forum to promote Fairtrade in Parliament and across the nation.

I’m proud that our many supporters include local Fairtrade organisations such as Holme Valley Fairtrade from my constituency.”

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Holme Valley unites in fight for A&E

By Olivia Taylor

HOLME VALLEY residents are coming together to fight against the closure of Huddersfield’s A&E department.

Community members are doing their bit to ensure that their voice will be heard and the A&E department stays, organising meetings, auctions and petitions.

Local figures are doing their bit, with Ashley Jackson donating a limited edition print to raise money to fund the possible legal challenge.

Ashley said: “As soon as I heard the news it was instant, I knew that I needed to help. We have a petition in the shop that people can come in and sign.

“But It’s about more than signing a petition, our voices need to be

heard.”

Proposals have been made to move services from Huddersfield’s Royal Infirmary to Calderdale, despite the fact the journey can take up to an hour in rush hour.

Michael Foster Jones, Holmfirth said: “The main issue is the journey time it’s going to take people to get to the A&E department, if we lose Huddersfield it’s a long drive to Calderdale in rush hour.”

The closure of the facility could also impact the other side of the county, with Holme Valley locals turning to Barnsley to use its A&E facilities.

Ashley added: “Barnsley’s A&E isn’t very big as it is, but in some cases it’s easier to get to Barnsley that it is to Calderdale.”

Meltham Walkers are Welcome enjoyed their first walk of the spring to West Nab. The group hosta free monthly walks on the third Sunday of the month from Meltham Carlile Street Car Park. Walkers meet at 10am to complete a variety of routes on paths and tracks round Meltham and surrounding area. Routes vary from three to nine miles. Details of walks are available on their website www.walkingmeltham.com

“We need the spirit of the Tour De France back so we can fight to keep both of the hospitals in Huddersfield and Calderdale.

“How can a town with a university not have an accident and emergency department, it’s not fair and we need to do our best to make our voices heard.”

The petition is attracting the attention of other people from around the region because of the influx to other hospitals the closure could cause.

Jack Dunnill, Holmfirth said: “Even people from Halifax have been signing the petition because they can see how stupid the whole thing is.”

To fight against the closure sign the official petition here: https://petition.parliament.uk/ petitions/118690

Police treat for Daniel

By Olivia Taylor WEST Yorkshire Roads Policing Unit recently welcomed a very special guest to one of their police cars.

10-year-old Daniel Haigh has learning difficulties and he’s always been fascinated by Traffic Police.

He couldn’t believe his luck when he was visited by PC Sally Baines and Sgt Fran Brown from the Road’s Policing Unit. Sally said: “Both Sgt Brown and myself were amazed at Daniel’s in-depth knowledge of Roads

Policing and legislation.

“For a 10-year-old boy, his knowledge is astounding, I gave Daniel some goodies which I thought he’d like such as balloons, stickers and Road Signs flashcards.

“I stayed on later on my shift, and Sgt Brown came on early so we could facilitate the visit to Daniel, and it was really worth every second. Daniel is a very special little boy and to make him happy like that was really rewarding.”

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Holme Valley ‘wacky racers’ gear up for Euro challenge

By Danny Richardson

A HOLME VALLEY couple are set to race around Europe in a souped-up banger to raise money for a children’s charity.

Kevin Marshall, 43, and Leigh Guilfoyle, 41, both from Holmfirth, will take part in European rally Scumrun, a charity race in which they’ll cover around 3,000km across Europe in just four days.

However, there’s a catch. Their chosen wheels can cost no more than £500. So this year, the wacky racers have set themselves even more of a challenge. They’ve chosen to ride in a battered 13-year-old Fiat Punto, that set them back just £200.

The route they’ll take will be kept secret until the event begins on May 19, but previous rides have taken the petrol heads to Paris, Barcelona and Amsterdam.

“It’s a fantastic event,” said Kevin, who lectures in car mechanics across West Yorkshire.

“The best way I can describe it is a giant stag weekend around Europe. It’s such a laugh, a winwin situation and we’re really looking forward to it.

“I first saw the event advertised

Noble setting for pipe organ on TV, and thought it looked like a really good laugh. Now, I’m an experienced Scumrunner and Leigh did it with me for the first time last year. She loved it so much, she’s back again.

“We really wanted to push ourselves this year, hence the Punto.

It’s had a gasket problem and was probably on its way to scrap when I bought it. It’s going to be chaos!”

In an effort to spice up the banger, the car will be decorated with stick on paint splats, leading to the couple naming their charity run ‘Splat Attack’.

Last year, they helped to raise

a whopping £126,000 for charity, and hope to replicate that effort when they take to the road in May. This time, they’ll be helping to raise money for Action for A-T, a children’s charity that helps to research Ataxia Telangiectasia, a genetic condition which causes severe disability.

“It’s such an awful illness.” said Kevin. “The charity will be sending a team which is great. We have to raise a minimum of £500, but we’re hoping to smash that target and raise as much as we can.”

To sponsor visit https://www. justgiving.com/kevin-marshall7

Wooldale scholars turn into local historians

By Olivia Taylor

A MELTHAM woman is passing her local history knowledge on to the region’s young budding historians.

Thanks to a Sharing Heritage grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Heather Norris Nicholson has been able to research New Mill’s famous open-air pageants from the 1930s.

And pupils from Wooldale Junior School have been quick to jump on board with help.

She said: “The children were very excited to take on their role as local historians they did very well.

“They found it interesting and they kept answering questions.”

The children will work on their own pageant version of local historical change, helped by pupils from Holmfirth High School, local musicians and members of X-Plosion Arts, the carnival practitioners behind the successes of Bradford Carnival.

Heather added: “The community itself has changed enormously. Many villages, towns and cities staged pageants in the last century and they were particularly popular during the Edwardian and interwar

years.

“They enabled people to tell stories about themselves and their place in the world.

They were revived at particular times in later decades often at times of celebration and reflection.

“For New Mill, they brought together existing music and theatre traditions in the Valley and created a focus for people of different ages and backgrounds.”

If you have any information to share or would like to be involved in any aspect of the HLF-funded project, or simply find out more, please make contact with Heather via pageanttales@gmail.com

A PIPE ORGAN owned by a Holme Valley man is being used to accompany the world famous choir of King’s College, Cambridge.

The small four-stop instrument, owned by Richard Wood of Farnley Tyas, is on loan to the 15th century chapel while its own large organ is being restored.

Mr Wood, previously of Woods Music Shops and founder of the Yorkshire-based Early Music Shop, has owned the two-manual organ for three years. It usually occupies one wall of his dining room.

He said: “Knowing that the chapel was shortly to be without an

organ for nine months and having loose connections with those who would have to provide some sort of accompaniment for services over the period, I made the impromptu decision to offer my own to fill the gap.

“I wrote to the director of music, Dr Stephen Cleobury, and my offer was gladly accepted. It will give me intense pleasure to see it in such noble surroundings doing such a worthwhile job.”

The chamber organ was built for Mr Wood by the Slovenian firm of Skrabl and was installed in the chapel last month.

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UFO expert Gary Heseltine believes the truth is out there. The former policeman and world renowned ‘ufologist’ spoke to Danny Richardson about all things Alien ...

UFOs: the truth is out there, says former policeman Gary

By Danny Richardson LIKE the popular TV series X Files, Gary Heseltine has been researching unexplained flying objects and extraterrestrial activity for most of his life.

Unlike the TV show however, Gary believes that the phenomenon is not a work of fiction.

In fact, he’s dedicated his life to proving that the truth is out there.

The former RAF and British Transport Policeman says he has more evidence than most when it comes to life in outer space – and despite outrage and ridicule from many – it would appear that his claims are backed up by those in the field.

Now retired, Gary has become renowned as the UK’s top ‘ufologist’ and is widely respected as a world famous expert. It’s easy to see why.

The walls of his house in Scholes are decorated with details of his UFO exploits, including newspaper clippings and hundreds of books on the controversial subject.

His story begins as a teen, when, while living in Scunthorpe, Gary experienced his first close encounter.

“My interest began when I was 16 years old and I saw something

with my girlfriend at the time,” he said.

“I was taking her home, and there was a bright light with no distinct shape above us that seemed to spark a load of power failures in the area. As I followed the light home on my bike, there were a series of power cuts wherever it seemed to travel.

“I managed to get in front of the light as it approached my house, and warned my parents that there was going to be a power cut. As the light came towards my house, we were plunged into darkness.

“How could I have predicted a power cut?”

It was because of the strange encounter that the teenage Gary took an interest in alien life. His first point of call was a local library, where he desperately searched for more information.

However, despite his growing interest in the subject, everyday life soon took over, and his eagerness to learn more about UFOs was placed on the back burner.

But in the 1990s, Gary’s interest once again came to the fore.

“It was in the mid-90s when I got really interested when I came across a UFO magazine, which heightened my interest,” he said.

“Then in 1998 I had a dream about an idea for a police UFO

database.”

It was while he was a serving officer that Gary launched the national police database of UFO sightings after he had a dream about its possible success.

Now, he has hundreds of records of bizarre incidents, including some that were witnessed by dozens of different policemen and women at the same time.

“Some of the stories are amazing,” he said. “Of the 550 cases in the database, 70% are multiple police witnesses. In one case, 24 officers are on record for the same incident. How can so many people be wrong?”

Gary’s expertise has now become internationally renowned that he has given evidence to a panel of politicians in Washington DC. “I spoke at the same podium as JFK, Clinton and Raegan. Little old me from Scunthorpe!” he said.

Gary recounts story after story of famous incidents involving members of the public, police officers and even leading army commanders, and it’s clear he’s passionate about the controversial subject.

He’s even made TV appearances on local news and popular daytime TV show This Morning, where he debated the existence

of UFOs alongside a leading debunker.

There are, of course, sceptics – but Gary believe he has enough evidence to prove that UFOs exist.

“There’s evidence to suggest it’s true but it’s all trivialised in the television and media which really frustrates me.

“Anybody who’s even half intelligent can look at the evidence from top pilots and see it’s true.

“As a detective for 24 years I’ve always looked at what would stand up in a court of law. I think the case for genuine extraterrestrial life is overwhelming if you look at all the evidence.”

A charity bag pack at Morrisons Meltham helped to raise £1,023 for Marie Curie. Fifteen locals volunteered for the event, which also featured a street collection in Holmfirth. The money was raised for the Great Daffodil Appeal, which helps the charity to provide care and support for people living with any terminal illness.

Call for help ...

ORGANISERS of the Holmfirth Festival of Folk need you to help them this year.

The annual event, which has been running for around 30 years, is in desperate need of voluntary stewards to help this year’s festival run smoothly.

The event will showcase local singers and musicians who live in the Valley, feature traditional and contemporary folk music and song, and demonstrate a wide variety of dance styles. It will culminate in a dance procession through the streets of Holmfirth.

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In a quiet corner of Holmfirth sits a residential care home that’s full of life. Reporter Danny Richardson went to find out just what makes the residents of Park Riding Residential such a happy bunch.

Why it’s a wonderful life for residents at Park Riding care home ...

THE residents of Park Riding Residential are enjoying a quiet afternoon – and by all accounts, it makes a nice change. Not for the residents themselves, but for their carers and volunteers.

This is a care home that’s full of life. It’s small (it only houses 15 residents) but has a homely feel.

The residents – who have an average age of around 90 – sit quietly, some having their nails painted by one of the many volunteers, a few sleeping peacefully and others enjoying time with their grandchildren, who regularly visit.

Park Riding is rated as the 12th best care home in Yorkshire and Humberside, and it’s a statistic manager Angela Hinchcliff is proud of. She’s been the manager here for 13 years, and shows an affection

for the residents that is very much replicated.

“I love working here,” she says.

“Our residents have such interesting stories, I could listen to them all day.

“We have a lot of activities on offer. Our residents take part in a variety of activities, such as chair aerobics, arts and crafts, a reminiscing group, a singing group – we try to keep them active.”

The residents are equally as happy, and 81-year-old Sheila leads the praises. Sheila worked as a secretary for many years.

A local lass, she worked for Huddersfield Building Society, and interestingly, her former boss once owned the building she now calls home.

“We get a lot of activities to do,”

she says. “We do a lot of puzzles and crosswords, dancing and singing, we have a hair and salon day.

It’s really nice. The food is good too, that’s important.”

It’s a view shared by resident Muriel, who sits quietly in the corner, resting after what sounds like a busy week. “They take us to get fish and chips, and even to the farm,” she says.

“My favourite place to be is in the garden, I grow my own strawberries and tomatoes.”

It’s clear that the residents in Park Riding are a happy bunch, and so are their families.

The home’s CQC report is glowing, with relatives praising the safety, privacy and cleanliness of the home, while also praising the quality of the home’s staff. The home

boasts 20 staff for its 15 residents, including care assistants, chefs and a handyman.

“You don’t look at old people when you’re walking down the street, but we work with them every day,” carer Maxine says.

“It’s not the easiest job, but it’s very rewarding. I get so attached to the residents.”

The home has recently undergone a refurbishment, with the building now featuring a new kitchen and dining room.

It is a privately owned and self-funded home, although it does receive support from Kirklees Council, who also carry out inspections.

The home is also a key part of the Holme Valley community. Many of the residents are local, and often

pay visits to the Valley’s shops and establishments.

“The residents are very much still a part of the local community,” manager Angela says.

“They participate in community events and we always take them out into the valley. The home is more like their very own little bedsit, they don’t feel trapped.”

As the residents continue to enjoy their quiet afternoon, newest resident George takes out his harmonica and breaks into impromptu song. Those that were sleeping quickly rise to pay attention, and George receives a rapturous round of applause at the end of his rendition.

“It’s absolutely wonderful living here,” one resident says. It’s easy to see why.

Holmfirth family firm is celebrating three generations of apprenticeships

By Danny Richardson A FAMILY firm based in Holmfirth is celebrating the success of apprenticeships, having had three generations

study at Kirklees College.

Plumbing and heating engineers Les Heywood and Son Ltd based in Holmfirth, celebrates its 50th year in business in 2016.

Les was an apprentice working for Tom Lockwoods in Honley while studying at Huddersfield Technical College, before going on to start the business in 1966.

Les is now retired and lives in Flamborough and the company is run by son Alan, while grandson Callum is in his final few months of his apprenticeship with the firm.

Alan also attended Huddersfield Technical College to carry out his apprenticeship, and Callum is currently at Kirklees College’s Brunel House Construction Centre.

“I think it’s quite rare these days to find three generations of plumbing and heating engineers in one family business” said Alan.

“Apprenticeships are great because you get the mix of the work with experience,” said Alan.

“You can learn the basic skills in the classroom but when you’re out on site you don’t always get the perfect environment.

“That way when you’re working away from college

you can put the skills to use in a practical way to adapt and deal with real life problems and situations.”

Alan said as an employer it is of great benefit to train apprentices in the way the company worked and gaining the experience from the older staff.

“They come to us new to this type of work so they get a mix of training and teaching both from ourselves and college,” said Alan. “We’ve a lot of experience in the firm, which helps our apprentices to learn. Having different input from different people helps boost their knowledge and gives them a wide range of different skills.”

Members of Holmfirth Writers’ Group are putting on an afternoon of readings to showcase their writing and the publication of their latest poetry anthology.

The event will be held at Dark Woods Coffee Roastery, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road near Slaithwaite from 1pm-3.30pm on Saturday April 16 and will include live music, a book stall and free refreshments.

Organiser Daniel Beaumont, said: “This is an opportunity for us to share our work with members of the public.”

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Group shares best-kept secret in bid for younger members

By Olivia Taylor THE AGEING membership of a Meltham community group is making an appeal to find younger members to keep the group going.

The Holmfirth and Meltham branch of Lions Clubs International was formed in 1980 and is known locally for its impressive fund-raising efforts – dishing out over £250,000 for local causes.

But most of the Lions are pensioners – and without younger, newer members the group’s future is in question.

Secretary Malcolm Howlett said: “Most of our members are in their 60’s and 70’s, we could do with some new younger members to help us with fresh ideas.

“The fact of the matter is that in

five or six years if we don’t get any new members we’re probably not going to be here any more.

“We’re the best kept secret in the world, we want to release our secret to the community, and we want them to join us.”

Over the last 30 years, the club has raised money for Holme Valley Mountain Rescue, Kirkwood and Forget Me Not Hospice, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Holmfirth’s Friend to Friend group.

Vice president Paul Chadaway said: “That’s what being a Lion is about, we get to raise money and send it to people who desperately need it.”

From Santa sleigh rides and pig races, to raffles and easter egg hunts if the Lions think a cause is worthy

they’ll come up with new and inventive ideas to raise money.

According to Paul and Malcolm volunteering is a great way to boost your social life and feel good about yourself.

Malcolm said: “It’s the feel good factor for me, it’s knowing that you’re helping people that need it, I’ll definitely be doing it for the forseeable future.”

Families were invited last year to meet Santa on his sleigh to raise money for charity. £4,600 was raised for local causes and £500 was donated to Calderdale flood relief.

If you’d like to help the Holmfirth and Meltham Lions club on their quest to help the community, get in touch. E-mail Malcolm on: m.howlett17@ntlworld.com

Professor Joann coming home for event

RENOWNED Egyptologist Professor Joann Fletcher will return to her hometown of Barnsley later this month to speak candidly about her career and achievements so far.

Joann is the first local celebrity to take part in a new series al and global speakers, educating of ‘Audience With’ events being delegates on the history of some of organised by Script Media Group, Britain’s most prolific UFO sightings. which also produces the Holme Gary said: “It’s got bigger and bigValley Review, and the Barnsley ger every year, we’re expecting a sell Chronicle. out event. I’m an ex police detective She plans to use the event and I have a lot of common sense, I to talk about growing up in deal with facts, and I always look at Barnsley; how she discovered the subject evidentially.” her love of all things Egypt and If you’re interested in attending the how she managed to achieve succonference or you’ve seen something cess in Egyptology – a world that unexplained in the sky, contact Gary had traditionally been male-domvia the UFO Truth Magazine website: inated. www.ufotruthmagazine.co.uk She will also speak about her

‘Alien abductee’ plans to land in Holmfirth HOLMFIRTH is set to welcome an unlikely visitor – the world’s most famous alien abductee.

Travis Walton was allegedly abducted by aliens for medical testing in 1978, and now he’s set to tell his story to UFO enthusiasts from around the world, at the Picturedrome.

Fanatics are set to flock to Holmfirth for the annual UFO Truth Magazine Conference, organised by local man Gary Heseltine, of Scholes.

Magazine editor, Gary said: “After

going to my first ever UFO conference I thought I can do this, I want to be involved, and here we are.”

The fourth Conference will be a two-day event taking place on the September 10-11.

Gary added: “I met Travis a few years a go and he’s a really down to earth guy, he’s not a nut. He’s incredibly embarrassed by the attention he gets because of the trivia attached to the subject of aliens and UFOs.” As well as Travis the conference is set to welcome a host of nation-

career as a lecturer, TV presenter and author – and why she’s not a big fan of social media.

Fans will also get the chance to put their questions to her in a Q and A session at the end of the evening.

Joann said: “I always love coming back to Barnsley and I’m really looking forward to the chance to appear at this event.

“Hopefully, people will leave feeling that they have learned a little bit more about me.”

An Evening With Joann Fletcher will be at the Academy Theatre, Birdwell, Barnsley, on Wednesday April 27.

For ticket details, call 01226 734630 or call into the Barnsley Chronicle reception on Church Street, Barnsley.

Celebrating a community of life-savers ...

By Olivia Taylor HONLEY has become a community of life-savers after local business secured four defibrillators.

The idea came from the owner of The Allied public house in Church Street, who bought the first defibrillator for her customers with donations from other local businesses.

Carron Blagborough decided it would be best to locate it where it was accessible for use by the village community.

Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation donated £1,524 to help purchase one of the defibrillators.

Chances to express your views on A&E proposals

I AM writing this month’s column on the train back up to Yorkshire with spring like weather outside.

On Friday March 4 I battled the elements to visit Netherthong Primary School. The weather was, as I’m sure you all remember, terrible with the snow getting heavier and heavier as each hour went by.

Having said that it was a great visit to one of our many excellent local schools. I spoke to the children about my role as a Member of Parliament and about when I was a Journalist and an Officer in the RAF. I was accompanied by some of the work experience students from Holmfirth High School who have been shadowing me over the past

month. As well as spending time in my Holmfirth office they have been down to the Houses of Parliament to witness PMQs first hand.

I recently visited once again Friend to Friend at Holmfirth Methodists, but this time to say good bye to Shirley Simmonds who was been at the heart of the group for 20 years. Friend to Friend was created to combat loneliness and isolation for elderly people in the local area. 20 years later there are now 13 different Friend to Friend groups throughout the Holme Valley and surrounding areas where they do a variety of different activities from group lunches to ‘sit-down Zumba’. They are a brilliant asset to our local community and I’d person-

Andrea Brook, manager of the Honley branch of the Yorkshire, said: “The Charitable Foundation is funded by our generous members and I know they would be as proud as we are to support such a life-saving cause.”

Honley Business Association also applied for a grant from the British Heart Foundation for a further two units and are delighted to have secured these for use in other areas of the village.

For such a small community to work together to make life-saving equipment available to all is a remarkable achievement.

June McLean, secretary of the Honley Business Association, said: “We are delighted to have helped to provide this life-saving equipment, meaning that local people have the best chance of survival should they suffer a cardiac arrest.”

Two of the four units are located on the wall outside the Allied in Church Street and Taylors Food Store, Meltham Road.

Q If anyone has a business that they feel would be an excellent site for a defibrillator, contact June McLean at Zebra Jewellery & Gifts (email: junemacc@ntlworld. com).

Parliamentary Corner with Jason McCartney MP ally like to pay tribute to and thank Shirley for her incredible commitment and community spirit.

As you’ll all be aware I am fighting hard the appalling proposals to down-grade our A&E at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.

The Doctors on the Clinical Commissioning Group will make the final decision and their 14-week public consultation is underway.

There are a number of drop in sessions and meetings that you can attend over the coming weeks to express your views on the proposals. On Monday 18th April there is a public meeting at the John Smith Stadium from 6pm to 8pm.

On Thursday 28th April there is a drop-in session at the Reinwood

Community Changing Rooms on New Hey Road from 2pm to 8pm and on Tuesday 10th May there is another drop in session at Holmfirth Civic Hall from 2pm to 8pm. If like me you are totally against these appalling plans please make sure you go and tell the Doctors on the CCG and make your voice heard so that we can try and stop these terrible proposals to our local hospital.

As always, if you would like to visit Parliament, or ever need my help, please get in touch.

My Holmfirth Office is at 24 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JS opposite Ashley Jackson’s gallery. Telephone 01484 688364 or 688378 and email Jason.mccartney. mp@parliament.uk

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Local restaurant owner amazed at Happy Valley response Plant of the month chosen by Lisa Halifax, Totties Garden Centre manager: Japanese maples are the perfect choice of tree for any small, compact or courtyard garden. Their character and appeal makes them ideal for creating a focal point in your garden, brightening a shaded corner, or elegantly overhanging a pool or water feature.

Top gardening tips for April Supplied by Totties Garden Centre DEAD head daffodils and narcissi and give them a liquid feed (be careful not to cut off the leaves as they will be needed to replenish the bulb for next year).

Mulch and top dress herbaceous perennial and alpine beds before the new growth takes off.

Start using moss killer on paths, patios and decking.

Trim or cut back any undesired growth from conifers.

Feed and topdress shrubs

Pinch out fuchsia, sweet pea and pelargoniums to encourage heavier bushing and profuse flowering.

Prune pyracantha (fire thorn) shorten new growth to bring back into shape or hard prune back to renovate older or unsightly plants.

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.

LOCAL restaurant owner Hamid Mehrgan and his team at Grappolo restaurant in Lockwood have been amazed at the response they have received from featuring on BBC’s popular drama series Happy Valley.

The six-part drama filmed scenes at Grappolo last November and although the location was shown in earlier episodes it was episode 5, that has caught everyone’s attention.

The restaurant featured in the opening scenes of the episode, where it was the location for a night out for Catherine Cawood (played by Sarah Lancashire) and her police colleagues. The actors enjoyed an Italian meal and copious amounts of wine, while being entertained by an Abba tribute band!

Hami says: “I’m truly overwhelmed at the response we have had and how many people recognised us. Customers have been so interested and I’ve even been asked if they can sit in exactly the same seat and at the table Catherine did!”

A scene from Happy Valley filmed in Grappolo restaurant.

He jokes: “I’m contemplating selling her seat on eBay!” He adds: “Our Facebook following has also increased enormously since we posted photos of the scenes and this week we have definitely had new

bookings as a result of us featuring in the show.”

The latest series has now ended but the show is said to be returning for a third series due to popular demand.

Long lambing days down on farm

Ramsdens Relay for Sport Relief RAMSDENS Solicitors set themselves an epic challenge in aid of Sport Relief.

Their #RamsdensRelay challenge was a 65 mile relay across their 11 offices in West Yorkshire which saw 35 members of staff #running #cycling #walking over the Yorkshire hilly terrain. The team raised a whopping £1,055.

Sinead Sopala, Director of Marketing at Ramsdens who managed a live radio interview on BBC Radio Leeds during her run from Holmfirth to Wakefield commented: “As a firm we participate in lots of charity events but Sport Relief is a charity event that we really take to heart.

We were overwhelmed by the amount of staff that wanted to take part and make a difference in this year’s challenge and are delighted to have been able to raise as much money as we did.

We’re already making plans at how we can beat this challenge next year!

I would like to thank all the Ramsdens colleagues and

Bramleys team for taking part in fundraising and helping make it another fantastic year for Sport Relief.”

Ramsdens were also joined by local estate agents Bramleys who took part in the relay. Paul Keighley Partner at Bramleys said: “We were delighted to be part of the Ramsdens Relay. We felt it was such a good cause, we wanted to help raise as much additional money as possible. It was also great to get out in the fresh air and run with friends!”

LIKE many hill farmers we are busy lambing. In the past week 50 lambs have been born and we are expecting another 60 during the coming week.

We then have a short break before we lamb a second flock towards the end of April, by then the weather should be a little kinder.

At the moment the weather is so cold and wet, our pregnant ewes are allowed into the fields during the day and are brought back into the shed at night.

This way we can keep a better watch for any difficult births and any lambs born in the night are sheltered. Lambing is an exhausting time, our bottle fed lambs need

feeding late at night and many births occur in the early hours, it can be 24 hours non-stop working some days!

Each ewe is ideally suited to rear two lambs.

Some ewes will give birth the triplets so we give the ewes a helping hand by bottle feeding one lamb leaving her to raise two. The new mothers and lambs are penned together for a couple of days so they can get to know each other then, if the weather is good, they are let into the fields where they will spend the summer.

We hosted three successful open days over the Easter weekend.

Hundreds of visitors were able to feed lambs,

collect eggs from our chickens and many witnessed lambs being born.

We intend to host further open days over the May Day weekend when our second flock are lambing, keep an eye on our website, www.coddysfarm. co.uk, for details.

Our cattle are also calv-

ing, with 10 calves born this year already. One calving was difficult and the vet had to be called.

We are waiting for better weather so the cattle can be turned out to graze – they are getting fairly restless indoors but the fields are just too wet.

April Fools at the LBT’s comedy cellar THE Lawrence Batley Theatre presents SEYMOUR MACE and ROB MULLHOLLAND at their monthly Comedy Cellar on April 14.

The Guardian says Seymour Mace has ‘relentless originality’. As a nominee for Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award last year, it appears others agree. Known for playing Steve on the BBC Three comedy Ideal, Seymour has also featured on Dave’s One Night Stand, The Weird World of Russell Brand and The Stand-Up Show. Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Fest Mag called his latest show ‘random,

passionate, funny and ingenious’.

Rob Mullholland is an abrupt Yorkshireman with an eye for the unusual.

Known to twist the mundane into something strange and hilarious, he was one half of the anarchic show #BlurredMinds at the 2015 Edinburgh festival. Time Out call him ‘Very, very tall and equally as talented’.

Tickets for the April Comedy Cellar on Thursday April 14, 8pm are £10, under 26s are £7 and Kirklees Passport Holders get £3 off.

Tickets can be bought via the box office on 01484 430528 or online at www. thelbt.org.

Seymour Mace, above, and Rob Mullholland

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What’s On Guide

Part of your community

with Michael Wallbank

Until Saturday May 14, Huddersfield PhotoImaging Club: exhibition at Huddersfield Art Gallery showcasing members’ work, around 130 framed prints and 80 images displayed digitally. On Saturdays, members will be on hand to answer questions and invite you to vote for your favourite images, 10am-5pm, free admission.

Until Saturday April 23, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Hudderfield: Still Crazy, exhibition featuring rare and unseen images of rock royalty by local photographers Mark Bickerdike and Ian Clegg Walsh, celebrating artists as diverse as Pulp, David Bowie, The Sex Pistols, Wham!, Status Quo and The Prodigy, 9.30am-5pm Mon-Sat and any evening when the theatre is staging a performance. More information 01484 430528, thelbt.org Tuesday April 12, Friends of Honley Library: ‘Spring into Poetry’ Readaround, an invitation to bring to the library your own poems or favourites by other writers., 7.15-9pm.

If you prefer, you are welcome simply to relax and listen. Free admission and refreshments. Phone 01484 222340.

Thursday April 14 - Friday 15, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: HD 100 - a snapshot of life in Huddersfield, which will, in turn, surprise, amuse and stir your emotions, 7.30pm.

Also on Thurs 14, 8pm, Comedy Cellar with standups Seymour Mace and Rob Mulholland, plus regular compere Anthony J Brown.

Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Thursday April 14, Honley Civic Society: talk by Edgar Holroyd-Doveton: Local Turnpike Roads, in the parish rooms, 7.30pm, £2 admission for visitors. A local knowledge quiz will follow next month’s AGM. Friday April 15 - Saturday 16, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri 15, Talon - The Best of The Eagles show; Sat 16, Hawkwind - The Machine Stops tour, featuring the legendary ‘Lord of Space’ Dave Brock, live concept show from their new studio album based on the scifi classic, plus a few old favourites along the way.

Doors 7.30pm. Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Friday April 15, Penistone Paramount: A Night of Dirty Dancing, re-live the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the fabulous movie soundtrack, 7.30pm. Ticket information 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk

Saturday April 16, National Trust, Marsden: Follow the Packhorse route, 14 miles circular walk over the Pennines with sweeping moorland views. Free event, booking not required, 9.30am-4pm. To find out more, phone 01484 847016.

tence take part in the different sections. Spectators are welcome to come and listen to the music during the main afternoon contest, £5 admission, refreshments available. Website: holmevalleybrassbandcontest.com

Saturday April 16 - Sunday 17, Hepworth Art Fest: arts and crafts makers from around the Holme Valley selling high quality pieces at very reasonable prices, Hepworth Holy Trinity Church, 10am-5pm, free admission. Contact Sheena Blunden 01484 688131 or 07751 751 749, sheena@ sheenablunden.co.uk

Sunday April 24, Film night at Holmfirth Picturedrome: Steve Jobs (2015, cert 15), towering performance from Michael Fassbender as the Apple co-founder, with a brilliant script by Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing). Screening arranged by Holmfirth Film Festival, doors 7pm, film starts 7.30pm. Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net

Saturday April 16, Holmfirth Writers Group: presenting a selection of their work at Dark Woods Coffee, West Slaithwaite Road, Marsden (HD7 6LS), 1pm-3.30pm, free admission.

For more information about the group and how you can get involved, contact Christina Longden, clongden@yahoo.com Saturday April 16, Shelley College: Together Again, lively evening of music with New Mill Male Voice Choir and Vocal Expressions Ladies Choir, 7pm. Tickets £8 including refreshments from Kath Hinchliff 07858 396 356 or John Mallinson 01484 686062.

Saturday April 16, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: The University of Huddersfield Big Band, programme includes All Or Nothing At All, April in Paris, Don’t Be That Way and many more. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Sunday April 17 and May 1, 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.

Sunday April 17, Honley Civic Society: circular walk to Scholes, starting outside Trinity Church, 2.15pm. Further walks will take place once a month with dates to be confirmed nearer the time.

Tuesday April 19, Hade Edge School: Fashion show by Chainreaxtion, of Honley, doors open 6,30pm, show starts 7pm.

All profits will go towards the new school hall extension. Tickets £5 including refreshments available from the shop or phone 01484 222470.

Wednesday April 20 Saturday 23, Southgate Theatre, Honley: Blood Brothers - The Play, performed by Honley Players, 7.30pm nightly.

Sonja Kristina, lead singer of Curved Air, appearing with Renaissance at Holmfirth Picturedrome, April 21 Tickets £8, £6 concessions from Jacob’s Well and Gallery CafÈ, also Tourist Information in Holmfirth and Huddersfield, tickets@ kirklees.gov.uk More information at www.southgatetheatre.org Thursday April 21 Saturday 23, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Thurs 21, Renaissance with special guests Curved Air (part-seated show), superb classic rock double bill with legendary, long-time lead singers Annie Haslam and Sonja Kristina, as heard on classic ‘70s hits Northern Lights and Back Street Luv; Fri 22, Ruby Turner, plus classic R&B/soul DJ; Sat 23, UK Foo Fighters tribute, piling through hit after hit and bang up to date from the Foo’s new album Sonic Highways. Doors 7.30pm.

Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Friday April 22, Marsden Cuckoo: learn about the legendary harbinger of spring on a family-friendly 2.5 mile walk, 6.15pm-8.15pm, starting from Marsden Mechanics, Peel Street (HD7 6BW).

Free event, booking not needed, organised by the National Trust 01484 847016. The walk is a curtain-raiser for the Cuckoo Day village festival on Saturday 23. For latest updates visit facebook.com/ Marsden Cuckoo Friday April 22, Penistone Paramount: All Our Yesterdays, breathtaking musical journey from the good old days of music hall continuing through several decades, with West End and international singers and the stunning ‘Memory Lane’ dancers, 2.30 and 7.30pm.

Ticket information 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk Friday April 22, Upperthong Village Hall presents: Laugh-A-Thong 4, evening of stand-up comedy featuring Mike Newall, Nick Cranston and Stuart Mitchell, with compere Rob Riley Tickets £12.50

in advance, available from 07538 015 048. email upperthonghall@aol.com or from the venue, Paypal and home delivery available.

Doors open 6.30pm, show starts 8pm.

Saturday April 23, Friends of Honley Library: Coffee morning in aid of the Mayor’s charity, Diabetes UK, pop in for a cuppa, all welcome, 10am-noon. The Friends would like to thank everyone who supported their January book sale and coffee morning at St Mary’s Church Parish Rooms. A special thank you to St Mary’s “for being so helpful and accommodating.”

Phone 01484 222340.

Saturday April 23, Christ Church, New Mill: St George’s Day Celebration Concert with Hepworth Brass Band, 7pm-9pm.

Tickets £8 including refreshments from Wm Sykes & Sons Estate Agents, Holmfirth, Christ Church, New Mill and the band 07885 251 454.

Saturday April 23, Cannon Hall, Cawthorne: Accord in the Hall, evening to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth, with The Accord Singers, Tickets £5, £4 for Friends of Cannon Hall.

Refreshments available from 6.30pm, concert starts 7.30pm, Booking essential.

The hall is on Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, between Denby Dale and Barnsley (S75 4AT). Contact cannonhallfriends@gmail. com Sunday April 24, Hade Edge FC: Charity Car Boot Sale, up to 70 pitches, hot food and drinks, toilet facilities available. Stall holders to arrive between 10.30am and 11am, gates open to buyers from 11am.

Ample parking just outside the ground. Monthly event April-August. Enquiries to Audrey Dalton 01484 684924 Sunday April 24, Holmfirth Civic Hall: The 90th Holme Valley Brass Band Contest, bands from all areas and levels of compe-

Monday April 25 - Saturday 30, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: 42nd Street, musical celebration of Broadway, presented by Huddersfield Light Opera Company. Show times 7.15pm nightly + 2.15pm Sat. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Monday April 25, Huddersfield Local History Society: talk by Alan Brooke - Huddersfield’s Chartist roots, at the University Heritage Quay (HS1 3DH), 7.30pm, entry £2 for non-members. Contact Christine Verguson 01484 321628, info@huddersfieldhistory.org.uk Thursday April 28, Brockholes Village Hall: Spring Into Action with BBC Radio Leeds gardening expert Graham Porter, discover how to make the most of your garden. Tickets £5 from Brockholes Post Office, Honley DIY & Pet Stores, or by phone 01484 662079/662870.

Saturday April 30, Totties Garden Centre: Bistro evening in the Olive Tree cafe, from 7pm, three courses, £27.95 per person.

Booking essential. Phone 01484 680227.

Saturday April 30, HepworthLive at the Village Hall: Kieran Goss, welcome return of one of Ireland’s top singer songwriters, plus special guest Annie Kinsella. Tickets £12, phone 07845 921 527 Sunday May 1, Holmfirth Rotary Charity Walk: circular route starting from The Bridge Inn, Holmbridge, 9am-10.30am, finishing there at 3pm. Registration forms available from The Bridge Inn and Holmfirth Tourist Information.

Sunday May 1, New Mill Club: 2 Tone Vintage Ska Rally, with Manchester Ska Foundation plus support The Moot and DJ City Skank (Powah), 5pm till late. Tickets £10 from

New Mill Club, New Mill Post Office and Vinyl Tap Records, Huddersfield.

Holiday Monday May 2, Meltham Scarecrow Festival: pick up a programme/map and follow the village trail, starting at the parish church hall, refreshments available throughout the day, 10am-4pm. Entries for the best scarecrow contest can be taken to the hall the day before (Sun 1, 1pm-4pm). Meltham Over 60s organise the event: to find out more, contact Philip Kaye 01484 851812.

Wednesday May 4 Saturday 7, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: The Merry Wives of Windsor, presented by Northern Broadsides in partnership with the New Vic Theatre, Shakespeare play bursting at the seams with verbal fun, physical comedy and a bevy of cunningly colourful characters, 7.30pm + 2.30pm Sat. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Friday May 6 - Sunday 8, Holmfirth Festival of Folk: informal music sessions, workshops, children’s events and morris dance performances around the town, concerts at the Picturedrome: Fri 6, New Model Army, genre-defying as ever (doors 7.30pm); Sat 7, Los Pacaminos, featuring chart-topping ‘80s star Paul Young, playing the very best Tex-Mex border music from the Texas Tornadoes and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and Roy Orbison (doors 7.30pm); Sun 8, 12-4pm, The Session - four hours of great folk, country, nu-folk and alt-country-inspired music from some of the region’s most exciting artists, live in the Box office bar, 5pm, Kate Rusby, Yorkshire’s 21st Century folk superstar, part-seated show, seats available first come, first served (doors 4pm). Ticket information and latest updates: picturedrome.net and holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk Sunday May 8, National Trust, Marsden: The Secrets of Wessenden, three-mile walk, hear stories of the Luddites, a textile dynasty and the effects of reservoir building on the area. Free event, no booking required, 1.30-4.30pm.

To find out more, phone 01484 847016.

Friday May 13, Southgate Theatre, Honley: Murder Mystery - A Day At The Races, come dressed for the occasion as a jockey, stable hand, the mistress of a racehorse owner etc.

Enjoy a sumptuous buffet meal, have a flutter on the races and decide ‘whodunit.’ Tickets £15, limited availability, book early! For more information, visit www.southgatetheatre. org

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Time to spring into action in the garden ...

Midgley Fencing Centre

Capturing the spirit of outdoor living EARNSHAWS Fencing Centres have always been proud of the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that drove Job Earnshaw to start his sawmilling business in Midgley, over 150 years ago.

The company has been developing new ideas ever since, and this season, their Midgley Centre between Huddersfield and Wakefield is bursting with fresh displays and top quality products in an accessible, historical location.

Earnshaws Fencing Centres offer a huge range of fencing, gates, decking, garden furniture and landscaping products – imaginatively displayed to capture the spirit of outdoor living.

Earnshaws are immensely proud of their ethical and sustainable timber products. Some of which are produced using timber from their own woodland. Their sawmill is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified and the company always aims to minimise fuel miles wherever possible using their own fleet of vehicles.

Vast stocks and extensive ranges mean that you will be able to take away what you need to get cracking on that new project straight away.

Even better, Midgley Fencing Centre is open seven days a week to help you make the most

Midgley Fencing Centre – Nature Trail of your outdoor space.

For those bigger projects, Earnshaws Fencing Centres offers a delivery service and in most cases, they are able to deliver within a couple of days. Next time you visit Midgley Fencing Centre, be sure to embark on the fantastic on-site nature trail – it makes for a wonderful weekend walk for the whole family to enjoy!

Web: www.jobearnshaw.co.uk Tel: 01924 830055 Email: info@jobearnshaw.co.uk

IT’S TIME to unlock that shed and dig out your best spade and trowel, as well as all those other important bits of gardening kit which have not seen the light of day since last autumn.

Spring has finally arrived, with longer days, lighter nights and hopefully better weather, but will everything in the garden be looking as lovely as you would like?

Start by checking that the tools you will need are in good working order, especially lawn mowers, strimmers and so on.

Now would be a good opportunity to get them serviced, to replace any items which are beyond repair and replenish essential supplies. Seeds,

bedding plants, pots and tubs, compost, fertiliser and weedkiller will most likely be on your shopping list.

Effective weed and pest control will be a top priority throughout the season. Make sure that any chemicals are stored safely out of sight and out of reach of children, preferably in a secure cabinet.

Experts advise using fleece and polythene to protect early sowings of seed. Another useful tip is to apply a light covering of shade paint on greenhouse panes to prevent plants becoming scorched by bright sunshine.

Shade netting, available from garden centres, will work fine as temporary shading for seedlings

and young plants.

If you are thinking of growing a new lawn from seed, prepare the ground by cultivating, levelling and then firming the soil.

Above all, it is essential that your garden is a properly maintained, safe environment for you, your family and any visitors.

Ensure all paths and steps are level, stable and free from moss.

You might also consider adding safety rails and barriers, especially where there are areas at different levels.

With a little patience and tender loving care, landscaping and careful planting can turn the most forlorn forgotten corner or unpromising patch of land into an attractive asset.

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TWO DECADES IN THE CONCRETE INDUSTRY AND WE’RE STILL GOING STRONG! WITH their 20th anniversary, Spectacular Driveways, are looking forward to another productive year.

You will find many examples of their work on the site along with detailed information about the process and many customer testimonials.

Now that Spring is upon us the company are offering excellent deals for bespoke driveways and outdoor areas.

It may be that you are thinking of putting your house on the market and want to give it that extra kerb appeal. To arrange a quotation call the sales office on 01484 321456.

Due to the great success of their pattern imprinted concrete, the commercial side of

the business has increased tremendously. John Quinn, Managing Director, states that this is down to the huge benefits that pattern imprinted concrete has over other forms of paving. @ 3 #))(7 @ 3 7-2/%+) 3* 8,) %6)% @ 3 78%-27 @ "-689%00= 1%-28)2%2') free It can’t be carted away like traditional York stone paving-something imprinted concrete can replicate very well!

Hi-spec Concrete Uk, supplier of Readymix Concrete on site; sister company of Spectacular Driveways, is now well placed to enjoy the

upturn in the economy in both domestic and commercial sectors.

Builders, Landscapers and DIYers are really enjoying the service provided by their concrete volumetric trucks that batch on site. This is a state of the art delivery service providing concrete throughout the Yorkshire region.

Hi-spec mixes freshly batched concrete on site to your own specification.

Should you need help laying the concrete – that service can be provided aswell. John says: “We are pleased to provide this fantastic service, which was born out of necessity. We were always being let down by the drum

mixer type delivery service and hi-spec is now proving so popular with almost every kind of customer requiring concrete.

“We supply specification concrete and specialise in screed mixes and our own overlay modified screed for covering unsightly areas at a fraction of the cost!”

As well as all this the company now also offers a grab hire service to help you get rid of rubble in one swift load – making the whole process a lot easier and quicker!

For information on both Spectacular Driveways and Hi-spec Concrete UK telephone the sales office on 001484 321456.

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‘MAD’ weekend marks Holme Build’s tenth anniversary celebrations CELEBRATING 10 years at their Honley site, it’s “Patio Time” again at Holme Build Supplies of Honley when they celebrate their annual “MAD” WEEKEND from Friday 15th April to Sunday 17th April.

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 a new100m2 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 the huge range caters for all budgets starting at approximately £8/m2 up to £20/ m2. They even have “seconds” paving from 99p for a 450x450 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 decora-

tive aggregates to the necessary ancillaries such as weed control fabric and fence post spikes etc Sorrento tumbled block paving is stocked in 4 different colours with 2 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 a bulk bag.

With such scope to choose from, all Holme Build’s products come with first-class 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 01484 666688

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We asked Craig Fenton of Fenton and Fenton roofing advice on how to prevent roof leaks.

Fenton and Fenton and The National Roofing Contractors Association recommends that you should do a roof inspection at least twice a year, checking the inside and outside for visible signs of disrepair. These include: checking the roof framing structure for any signs of sagging or uneven areas. Inspecting the gutter systems to make sure they are free of debris so that water can flow quickly off the roof, checking that they are firmly fixed to the facia and that all downpipes are secure and drains are not blocked. Check that all valleys are unobstructed and are securely fitted. All lead flashing should be inspected to ensure that it is providing a watertight barrier around chimneys, skylights, roof vents and pipes.

Also, visibly inspect for any loose or broken slates or tiles, additionally looking for loose or missing mortar around ridge tiles and verges.

If you are unsure then contact the experts at Fenton and Fenton who will give you a free impartial inspection of your roof, with a no obligation report of what is required if there are any signs of damage.

The firm’s highly trained personnel cover all areas of Huddersfield and ensure that they

provide a customer friendly approach to the work.

All employees have complete attention to detail, knowledge and enthusiasm for roof work and are capable of servicing all needs, from flat garage roofs to public buildings such as hospitals.

Accredited by the Federation of Master Builders and many more, Fenton and Fenton pride themselves on their professionalism to provide customers with an excellent service.

Fenton and Fenton can offer you everything from small roof repairs to a completely new roof, providing a full range of roofing services to meet your requirements, specialising in storm damage leaks and emergencies.

Their services also include traditional and fibreglass flat roofing, as well as Firestone EPDM systems designed to outlast all conventional roofing products.

They can also fit and supply all ranges of UPVC products and fittings.

With hundreds of re-roofs under their belt they can confidently source the best products and materials required for any type of property.

Their experienced surveyors know all the problems associated with storm damage or general wear and tear and can provide the perfect solution to all of your roofing

requirements.

Thousands of homes will suffer from damage this year - don’t get caught out!

For more information contact Fenton and Fenton Roofing Ltd. on 01484 885309 or visit their websites fentonandfentonroofingltd.co.uk