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December 2015

Residents’anger at quarrying decision

By Nicola Hyde A HUGE swathe of land in Honley has been earmarked as an ideal site for quarrying Yorkshire Stone prompting outcry from residents.

Around 75 acres of land on the Seventy Acre Farm on Meltham Road has been put forward as a potential development site as part of the Local Plan proposals – which are open to public consultation until the end of December.

It outlines development possibilities between now and 2031 – and a huge parcel of land has been allocated for mineral extraction.

Independent councillor

Charles Greaves said the news came completely out of the blue.

He said: “We were braced for the local plan to contain some worrying allocations for housing.

And then we saw it and we thought it wasn’t as bad as we first thought – an allocation of 800 new homes in Honley, Meltham and Brockholes and most of them developments we already knew about.

“We were sat there going thank God the housing isn’t as bad as we thought and then, oh by the way there’s this big quarry.

“It was a massive surprise as it wasn’t on our radar at all. It’s been a shocker and it will affect

Honley for the next 40 years.”

Councils have to identify potential mineral extraction sites to meet future demands and the plan says before any quarrying would begin detailed checks would have to be done as part of the planning application procedure.

But Coun Greaves has already vowed to work with residents, even starting a kitty to pay for an independent planning consultant to come and fight their corner.

He added: “There’s so many unanswered questions and it’s likely to cause worry. Are they going to back fill or would

they keep going and going until there’s a massive crater that they walk away from and leave it to landfill for the next 20 years?

“Planning officers have told us that there will be strict controls over the operation of the site but a quarry will offer nothing to the village other than noise, dust and disruption.

Too many questions remain unanswered and we don’t accept that the quarry needs to be as big as it is.”

He is encouraging residents to look at proposals in the Local Plan to understand how they will be affected. It can be viewed at www.kirklees.gov/ localplan

Over 2,000 people enjoyed a festive evening of fun at Honley’s Christmas lights switch on event, organised by the Honley Business Association. Everyone joined in a procession through the village and into Honley Park led by Santa on his sleigh, accompanied by Yorkshire Traction Honley Band and the Samba Band. The lights switch on ceremony was performed by Safari Sam, followed by a spectacular fireworks display by Corsair. The celebration included live music, kiddies’ rides, and plenty of food and drink. Visits to Santa’s magical grotto proved particularly popular.

See page 15 for more.

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Volunteers to staff villages’libraries

By Nicola Hyde

A Holmfirth shop owner has been left picking up the pieces after a van ploughed into the wall of her shop – causing hundreds of pounds of damage. Caroline Anstey, of Imagine Toy Shop, said a white van drove into the wall of her shop at sometime over the weekend in mid November. She said: “It's simply not possible that someone could not have realised what they'd done. We can see white paint on the edge of the topping stones, and with the amount of force needed to push that weight of stone we think it’s likely to have been a van. No one has owned up but we will be looking at CCTV footage.

There is a £250 excess on the insurance, so we would be grateful if they would pay this.” Anyone with information should contact Caroline directly.

Police warn of distraction thefts POLICE have issued a warning to shops in the Holme Valley after a series of distraction thefts.

Reports say that people speaking in broken English have tried to change bank notes while an accomplice steals items from the shop.

The latest incidents were at hairdressers.

The suspects, either two women or a man and a woman, have gone into the

salons and asked if they can change £20 or £50 notes for £10 or £5 notes.

A spokesman said: “They then say they have changed their mind and want their original notes back. It is all done in broken English and happens very quickly, in an attempt to confuse the staff at the salons.

“Either more money is handed over than intended, or during the confusion one

of the suspects steals items such as mobile phones or anything of high value which is within reach.”

The latest incidents have happened in Brockholes and Honley areas, and police believe the suspects are local and may be targeting other small businesses.

Anyone with information is being urged to ring 101, or email sally.baines@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

A MAJOR shake-up of library services across the Holme Valley will see the majority of village libraries staffed by volunteers.

Kirklees Council has announced that it is to drastically reduce funding to the libraries service as part of cost-cutting measures.

It means that while Holmfirth Library will continue to be fully staffed and merged with the Tourist Information Centre - others like Honley, Kirkburton, Marsden, Meltham and Slaithwaite will become ‘community supported’ and will run with just one member of staff, with volunteers picking up the slack.

Independent councillor Charles Greaves has campaigned against the closure of the libraries. He said it looks likely that the member of staff at a community library would only work around 15 to 20 hours a week.

“When these talks first began I was genuinely worried that the intention was to find community groups to run them, throw the keys

Honley Library is to become at them and go jump in the car and drive off as fast as possible.

“Meanwhile the group would have been left thinking how do I pay the bills?

How do I get new stock?

How do I get volunteers to run it not just in year one but in year 10?

“What we have is an alternative to closure but we are left with a massively changed library service. I’m not entirely happy with the current offer, the opening hours should be higher and what we are being told is that this is the plan for now.

“There’s no guarantee

‘community supported’. that it will be forever and a day.

“We have to brace ourselves for a lot of change we will need volunteers to come forward to support the service and put a few hours in but at least that’s not the daunting prospect it once was. This would be helping out – not out and out running the place.”

The report, approved by Kirklees Council at the end of November, said there will be discussions with Friends of Groups as to when the staffed opening hours are during the week, and if they can add to them.

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Pensioner is threatened with a knife and robbed

A HOLMFIRTH pensioner was threatened with a knife and robbed by an unknown man.

Detectives are investigating the robbery – which happened at about 6pm on November 25 in Wooldale.

The 86-year-old woman opened the door when the man knocked, was threatened with a knife and knocked to the floor when the suspect forced his way in, making off with four distinctive gold rings and an amount of cash.

Police are appealing for information and are trying to trace a white male, approximately 5 ft 8 in tall, aged around 18 years, or skinny build with a pale face.

He was dressed all in black and spoke with a local accent.

DC Paul Morrison said: “Whilst the victim was not injured, this has clearly been a very frightening experience and I would appeal to anyone who was in the area and may have

seen the suspect, or who saw or heard anything suspicious to come forward.

“The rings stolen are of great sentimental value to the victim, and I would also ask for anyone who has been invited to buy the jewellery, or who has seen it for sale to speak to the police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kirklees CID via 101, alternatively you can speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Angela is looking for more teams of locals to get involved and help the best they can.

Meals on wheels service seeks more volunteers

By Olivia Taylor

A charity event organised by a local business has raised over £1,000 for Cancer Research. The Modern Language School dinner and dance evening at Meltham Golf Club was held in November. Scores of students and tutors went to the event which included a raffle.

A MEALS on wheels service in the Holme Valley is calling out for more volunteers so it can serve more people.

Wooldale Meals on Wheels was formed by a group of local ladies two years ago on the back of the similar organisations in Slathwaite and Golcar set up by the Hairy Bikers.

Founder and volunteer Angela Payne said: “It’s amazing how much work goes into it, we can’t let people down because they rely on the meals. Some of our clients don’t get to see people that often so when we go

in it's company for them.”

In order to allow the service to cater for more people in need Angela is looking for more teams of locals to get involved and help the best they can.

She said: “The volunteers in Slaithwaite and Golcar have been really helpful but there's only so much they can do.

“At the moment we’re fine, we’re always looking for volunteers, it’s nice for people to do their bit.”

The team of of 14 volunteers rely solely on grants and donations to keep providing for their 15 clients.

Angela added: “We could-

n’t possibly cope with 20 clients, we have two teams already, it isn’t easy, we didn’t realise how difficult it was.”

The team cook, prepare and appeal for funding for the organisation, delivering meals through all parts of the Valley to older people.

Angela said: “Everybody enjoys doing it and it is a service that is definitely needed. You give your own time and you really get to know these people that you deliver to and it's interesting.”

If you would like to be involved call Angela on 01484 685009.

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Kids to receive gifts thanks to campaign

By Olivia Taylor

Official figures have shown that the Tour de Yorkshire brought in £50million of economic benefits and attracted over a million spectators. The race – which passed through Holmfirth and the Colne Valley in May – saw spectators spend £20.5million on accommodation and £29.5 million on food and drink, souvenirs and transport. Sir Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “These are tremendous figures – to generate £50million on race weekend and attract many visitors to the county just demonstrates how popular cycle racing in Yorkshire has become and how valuable hosting the races is to our regional economy.” The research results have been calculated from a survey conducted by independent research agency GRASP, involving 1,500 respondents who answered questions in person and online.

The Tour is pictured above going past The Ford Inn in Holmfirth.

Photo credit: Welcome to Yorkshire

Grant to enhance festival’s sculpture trail A LOCAL arts festival has been awarded £1,000 by the One Community Foundation to enhance its popular sculpture trail.

Holmfirth Arts Festival will use the cash for the ‘Art in the Woods’ trail which attracts over 2,000 visitors to enjoy a range of work pro-

duced by local amateur and professional artists and community groups.

Festival director Fiona Goh said: “We want to use this funding to run workshops with groups who would not normally get access to the countryside.

“Teenagers, young adults

and people with learning difficulties don’t always have opportunities to engage with the environment. By running a series of workshops, leading up to the sculpture trail, we hope to inspire them to explore the local area, and create their own work in response to what they see.”

HUNDREDS of children battling cancer who will be hospital-bound this Christmas will be sent gifts from Holme Valley locals thanks to the efforts of a social media campaign.

Kerry Thewlis, 28, of Bradshaw Drive, Honley started volunteering for the Laura Crane Christmas Appeal last year when she noticed a post on Facebook, and she enjoyed it so much that she signed up to help again this year.

She’s spent months running a campaign on Facebook, calling on locals to donate things as varied as selection boxes and toys to be sent out to young cancer patients, aged between 13 and 24, who won’t be able to make it home Christmas.

She said: “I think it’s the fact that it’s children, knowing that some of them might not have a present at Christmas and that they might not be with their mum and dad, that’s not a nice thought at all and knowing that I can help make them smile, that’s what made me want to get involved.

Kerry Thewlis with some of the donated presents.

Kerry, who works in a “It surprised me when I care home as an activity cogot so many replies, my ordinator, added: phone wouldn’t stop going “Everyone has been really off and vibrating, it was a kind, it’s whatever people lovely feeling.” can give even if it’s just a The people of the Holme couple of quid or a selecValley have been quick to tion box, I’m sure we can jump on board and help all manage that no matter Kerry, so far she has been how hard up we are.” given more than 200 presAll donations need to be ents ranging from selection collected by December 14. boxes, notebooks and pens If you’d like to help call to DVDs and CDs, books, Kerry on 07934 961128. games and gift vouchers.

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Majority of shop owners are against trading law changes, research finds

By Nicola Hyde THE majority of Holmfirth shop owners are against proposed changes to Sunday trading laws that would allow them to open for longer.

More than 72 per cent of those questioned were against any change, according to research conducted by accountancy and tax firm V&A Vigar Group.

The report says the changes would mean Kirklees Council could decide what hours a shop should open for but most traders are reluctant to extend opening beyond the current six hours allowed - a move which the local ‘business battle-axe’ says is a mistake.

Amanda Vigar, who runs the Holmfirth firm, said: “I

Amanda Vigar am strongly in favour of more flexible opening and the retailers seem to be missing a trick by not seeing the plans to extend Sunday opening hours as a business opportunity.

“We live in a 24-hour society and to survive in today’s

competitive environment businesses need to be available at their customers or clients’ convenience.

“When you are working on a Sunday or late into the evening, there is nothing more frustrating than to find that you can’t find anywhere open to buy essential items from. When Sunday opening was first proposed, there was outcry from a lot of local businesses, which were Wm Sykes & Son took the silver accolade for Yorkshire and against it, but now it is part Year at the Negotiator Awards. of every day life and consumers relish the flexibility of shopping on a Sunday.”

In Holmfirth, 65 per cent of the retailers open on a Sunday, but while 45 per cent believed extended opening hours would increase sales, a third of retailers believe it will affect their business.

360 entries – the most in its HOLMFIRTH estate agency history.

Wm Sykes & Son has been Impressionist Alistair celebrating a big award win.

McGowan hosted the event, They attended a glittering with the big reveal being award ceremony at The pay for business support announced in front of an London Hilton on Park Lane and training. audience of 730 people. to celebrate the best estate Businesses can apply by Wm Sykes & Son scooped agencies in the UK. downloading and completThe Negotiator Awards are a silver award for Yorkshire ing the application form at and the Humber Agency of the ‘Oscars’ of the estate www.kirklees.gov.uk/workthe Year. agency world. ingsmarter Partner Rob Dixon said: The awards received over

Grants to improve workforces available GRANTS are on offer for small businesses in the Holme Valley to help them improve their workforce.

The Working Smarter Scheme – run by Kirklees Council – is for businesses

with less than 250 employees and aims to help them invest and improve productivity, capability and competitiveness.

The grant is worth up to £1,000, and can be used to

the Humber Agency of the

Estate agency takes silver at the industry’s ‘Oscars’

“We are absolutely thrilled to have won the silver award for Yorkshire & the Humber agency of the year.

“It is an honour to be recognised nationally at such a prestigious award ceremony.”

As Wm Sykes & Son enter their 150th year it is a massive achievement to win such a high profile award.

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Councillor leads green march to raise climate change awareness

By Nicola Hyde

A Honley pensioner who started fundraising over three decades ago when a local schoolboy was diagnosed with leukaemia has been given an award. Marjorie Brierley, 80, was awarded a Certificate of Merit from blood cancer charity Bloodwise in recognition of her 33 years of support and service to the Honley branch that she founded in 1982. Marjorie, who has helped raise over £437,000 for research, said: “It was a complete and wonderful surprise to receive this award and a very special evening.”

Marjorie is pictured receiving her award from Lauren Fraser, regional manager at Bloodwise, and Val Akroyd, branch secretary and publicity officer.

Ex-manager presents award to Thomas A HADE Edge teenager who scooped an accolade at his club was presented with his award by a former premier league football manager.

Thomas Murphy, who plays for the under 13s section of Hade Edge AFC, was named Player of the Month and the club arranged for former Premier League manager Chris Hutchings, who also played for Chelsea and Huddersfield Town, to pres-

ent the award.

The club’s new first team manager, Glen Swindell, has made a few changes to the club since his arrival – it was his idea to have a monthly award for players that rotates around all the teams within the club.

Club spokesman Paul Matthews said: “It's something Glenn started at the start of this season. He’s the new first team manager and

has brought some fresh ideas to the club.

“This player of the month award cycles through the whole club (each team) and goes a long way to integrating all the teams together from the very young juniors right up to the senior first team.”

The club is looking for new players in the junior teams. Call Audrey Dalton on 01484 684924.

A BROCKHOLES councillor is leading a green march from Huddersfield to Scholes in a bid to raise awareness about climate change.

Coun Andrew Cooper has planned the event head of the international Paris COP 21 Climate Talks in December – because he believes global leaders aren’t doing enough.

He intends to lead a fourhour march from Huddersfield to Paris, Scholes – which will pass through Honley and New Mill – to bring the issue to the attention of local people.

He said: “We all know we need to address global warming but the problem is that the measures that have been suggested are just not enough. They need to reduce them more – we really don’t think the targets they are setting cut the mustard.

“The Government has cut investment in renewable energy while encouraging the expansion of fracked gas. They have cut support to solar and wind projects and have given tax breaks

Coun. Andrew Cooper and Michelle Atkinson with the Paris sign.

Photo: Scott Bairstow He added: “It’s not an esoworth millions to oil and gas teric concept that has no companies. They may be impact on day to day life – it sending their delegation to will lead to a better quality Paris but they have the of life for all local people. wrong priorities and wrong “The benefits may sound targets. quite distant for a lot of peo“So we plan to march to ple but it could mean things the ‘wrong’ Paris with what we think are the right targets like reduced fuel bills.

“If you are saving £1,000 a and the right policies.” year on fuel, that means Andrew, who lives on more money in people’s Brockholes Lane, wants to pockets and in the local illustrate to locals that the climate change talks are rele- economy because it’s money vant to everyone and not just available to spend in local shops and businesses.” a distant global problem.

Tenancy or licence? Which should be used in dealing with agricultural land?

By Simon Best THE complex area of agricultural law can be a minefield for unsuspecting land owners.

Deciding whether to grant a grazing licence or a farm business tenancy to a would be user of land should be considered carefully.

Farm business tenancies are governed by statute and must comply with specific requirements in order to be granted. Grazing licences are not regulated by statute.

One difficulty that can arise is in relation to land used to graze horses.

If a grazier is granted exclusive possession to keep their horses on land then a tenancy rather than a licence is likely to be created.

If horses are kept on the land for recreational purposes the tenancy is unlikely to be a farm business tenancy.

If the land is used for grazing in connection with a business the sole use of which is for an agricultural activity then a farm business tenancy may be created however if the land is not used for an agricultural

activity then this may give rise to a protected business tenancy falling with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Granting a farm business tenancy, grazing licence or tenancy falling with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 can affect the ability of land owners to recover possession of land and has other important potential

implications.

Bailey Smailes can advise on this complex area and on agricultural property matters.

Simon Best is a solicitor at Bailey Smailes Solicitors.

This article is for general guidance only. Action should not be taken without obtaining specific legal advice.

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From hedgehogs and ducks to kestrels and pheasants, Meltham Wildlife Centre has become the go to spot for injured Holme Valley animals. Olivia Taylor reports.

Some of the birds and animals that have been nursed back to full health at Meltham Wildlife Centre.

Meltham Wildlife Centre appeals for volunteers to keep its tradition alive A CHANCE encounter with an injured pigeon was the humble beginnings of Meltham Wildlife Centre – which now can care for over 40 animals a month.

The centre – staffed entirely by volunteers – began 20 years ago and is now appealing for locals to help keep the tradition alive.

Kathy Heany – who pioneered the project – said it all started when her daughter carried home an injured pigeon from school.

She said: “She told me to fix it, so I fixed it and it survived, and then it spiralled from there.”

All animals that come into the centre are rehabilitated with the idea of being set free, and in most cases after a little help from Kathy and her team of volunteers they are successfully released back into the wild.

She said: “I absolutely love it, to rescue an animal that you’ve helped and that surely wouldn’t have survived, to

then see it into the wild, it’s fantastic and so rewarding.

“I don’t want any recognition, to know that I’ve made the animal better is enough for me.”

This time of year is the centre’s busiest time with animals like hedgehogs struggling to wake up from hibernation. Kathy is urging locals to spare a thought and leave out water for wildlife in need.

She added: “If you see a hedgehog out in the daylight

it’s not well, it needs help bring it in. At this time of year a hedgehog should look like a fat spiky grapefruit, if it looks like an apple bring it in. If there’s anything you’re concerned about give us a ring, there are no silly questions.

“We don’t turn any animal away, whether it’s a magpie, a crow or a kestrel. We’re really proud to say we’re a pigeon friendly centre, we’re well up for pigeons.”

The centre relies com-

pletely on charitable donations and volunteers, it isn’t rare for some of the veterinary expenses to come out of their own pocket. Kathy – who’s retired – spends most of her time at the centre, it’s like a full time job to her.

She added: “We do plenty of fundraisers, we’ll have people washing cars, we’re always after volunteers.”

Anybody who’s interested in volunteering can contact Meltham Wildlife Centre on their Facebook page.

Joanne to take part in fun run

A HOLMFIRTH woman who has had open heart surgery to fix a heart defect is taking part in a charity fun run – dressed as Father Christmas.

Joanne Bray, 37, will be taking part in the Sheffield Chase The Pud race in December to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

She said: “I've had two surgeries; the latest being two years ago. I'm on my journey to getting fit.

“For the first time I can go to fitness classes and take an active part in them.

“I’m not sure I could manage 5k, but this event is a short mile around Sheffield City Centre dressed as Father Christmas, chasing someone who's dressed as a Christmas pudding – and everyone has to start somewhere.”

Joanne was born with a congenital heart defect, aortic stenosis, and has had two open heart surgeries.

But she will also be volunteering at the finish line of the Harewood House Half Marathon in February.

To support Joanne, text JMBR78 £3 to 70070.

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Parliamentary Corner with Jason McCartney MP

Fairs and lights switch-ons leave me feeling festive ...

I’M writing my final Holme Valley Review column of the year with the window of my Holmfirth Office being battered by squally showers.

The summer seems a long distant memory.

I’m managing to get into the Festive spirit though thanks to many Christmas fairs and lights switch ons. I enjoyed the Brockholes Village Hall for their Christmas Fayre, I then cut the ribbon to start festivities at the Wooldale Community Centre and ended a day in Santa’s Grotto in my home village of Honley after our lights switch on. It’s great to see so many of our local communities coming together for community events.

Well done to the team behind the Holmfirth Lights switch on who braved the elements.

Me and my team have just completed my third Jobs Fair held at the Holmfirth Civic Hall. Brockholes based Rosenbauer UK kindly sponsored the event which saw 33 local companies and organisations offering jobs, apprenticeships, work experience and advice.

Longley Farm, Dathan Tools, Disposables and Camira Fabrics were among those attending. It was a great success with hundreds of people attending from all age groups exploring new and exciting career prospects.

I also recently attended The Huddersfield Examiner Business Awards, which is always a great event, again with a number of winners from our area highlighting all the growing and hardworking businesses we are lucky to have. One such is Briton Engineering from Scholes who manufacture and install artificial Ski Slopes. A new slope has recently been installed in Utah for the Team USA Olympic training facilities.

Thanks to all the children at Hepworth J&I school for taking part in my annual Christmas card competition.

Thanks to Florence whose lovely picture will be on my Christmas card going out to hundreds of recipients including the PM. It was a tough choice though!

It’s obviously been an eventful year for me with my

re-election. I was absolutely honoured to increase my majority and get the most votes in our area for nearly 80 years.

Thank you for all your support and best wishes. I shall again be spending Christmas and New Year with family and friends in the Holme Valley. May I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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

Every child at a Meltham school helped bake a ginormous cake that raised £432 for Children In Need. Alex Beaumont, headteacher at Meltham CE Primary School, said 95 eggs were used to make the mammoth cake. Each of the 14 classes baked a layer and every child got to give it a stir. He added: “Each cake was made a different colour by adding food colouring. The 14 cakes were then ‘stacked’ together to produce one large cake. Our school council then iced the large cake and decorated it with coloured spots.”

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Local shops offer a refreshing alternative to endless queues FINDING the perfect gift for that special someone can be quite a challenge when time is against you.

With Christmas almost upon us, hopefully you will have been able to tick off at least some of the presents on your list.

By now you may even have reached the point where you have just a few last minute stocking fillers still to buy.

On the other hand, you may still be seeking that elusive surprise gift for a loved one, a friend or family member who has everything.

The answer to your dilemma, and possibly several different options, can often be found closer to home than you might imagine.

It's worth spending a little time browsing the shops in Holmfirth and neighbouring village centres, where friendly local retailers offer a refreshing alternative to the endless queues in the big stores and shopping malls.

Multicraft Cabin Four floors to explore, filled with great gift ideas, fabrics, knitting wools, art and craft materials, children’s craft kits and haberdashery – ‘something for everyone.’

You will also find a selection of LED Christmas trees, wrap-

over 150 jars of retro sweets from your childhood. There is a large selection of teddy bears including Steiff, Charlie and Merrythought, cards, calendars, gift wrap, and also a gift wrapping service.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm (with extended Christmas hours). Phone 01484 688222.

ping paper and other essentials to aid your final preparations for the festive season.

Victoria Street, Holmfirth, is home to this mother and son family business which opened about two years ago.

They also offer art, patchwork and craft classes – take a look at their Facebook page for all the latest details.

After taking a break over Christmas, the shop will re-open on January 2.

For more information please telephone 01484 684050.

Shades of China The place to visit for anyone who loves china, glassware, cookware and the like – gifts for every occasion.

Open seven days a week, this long established shop on Hollowgate has just had a makeover, inside and out.

Shades of China promotes British designers including, local to Holmfirth, Carol who makes wooden plaques and gifts.

Locally made jewellery, candles and diffusers are among the other delights

in store.

Give them a call on 01484 687596 or visit www.shadesofchina. co.uk The Chocolate Box For sweet inspiration, look no further than The Chocolate Box, on Hollowgate.

Now owned by the Marshall family, the shop is your first port of call for a selection of luxury continental and British chocolates, chocolate novelties, hampers made to order, Yorkshire biscuits, jams and crisps and

Purple Apricot Purple Apricot ladies’ fashion and accessories is now open on Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth.

At Purple Apricot there is always something for everyone – choose from our selection of separates, scarves.jewellery and handbags including Alexis Saccis – exclusive to the shop. Fashion and quality at reasonable prices. As well as Alexis Saccis, there is an emphasis on British labels such as Lily and Me, Alice Collins and Joe Browns.

Proprietor Sandy Shaw is always on hand to give help and advice if you are looking for that black/red Christmas dress or for any occasion. Please come and check out our extensive range.

Open seven days over the festive season.

Telephone 01484 683987.

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The demand for allotments in the Holme Valley is on the increase. The Review reports on two areas where there has been a surge in interest.

Society awaits controversial planning appeal outcome A COMMUNITY group is waiting anxiously for the outcome of a controversial planning appeal – which they hope could swing in their favour and allow them to reclaim an allotment site they lost 15 years ago.

The Brockholes Allotment Society ran the site on Lancaster Lane since the first world war – but were forced to leave in 2001.

The land was sold on to housing developers and Millpark Construction Ltd hoped to develop 22 houses on the site.

But – after a 160-strong petition was handed in – councillors on the planning board refused the application, a move which the developers appealed against.

The Planning Inspectorate will now decide the future of the patch of scrubland but locals hope if the refusal of the plan is upheld, they might be able to buy the land back.

Coun. Charles Greaves said: “Since the society was forced to leave, the land has

just been left derelict – which is a real shame because there’s a lot of people who want Brockholes allotments up and running again.

“We want the allotments back – we’ve said before that if we found a suitable site we would try to get money to buy it. That site is ideal – we know an allotment would work there because it worked there for so many years before.”

The allotment society have been unable to find a permanent home in the village since 2001 – and the fact that the land has been left unused has made it even a harder pill to swallow, Charles said.

He added: “If the owner wishes to sell the site I would be happy to facilitate discussions on behalf of the allotment holders and residents “This land can’t do nothing like it has been doing. It has to serve a purpose and it’s best served as community land where we can get the allotments back and look at something like a community orchard.

Council seeks locals with any spare land

“There’s already 30 people who’ve said they want an allotment, it’s already over subscribed and we haven’t even got land yet.

“We are hoping if the out-

come of the appeal is the refusal then we might be able to convince the developer to sell it us back – at its true value as allotment site.”

Ridley and Hall adds Mark to residential property team AWARD-winning Huddersfield law firm Ridley and Hall is delighted to announce the appointment of solicitor Mark Thornton to strengthen its residential property team.

He has over 25 years’ legal experience, specialising in residential conveyancing, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and right to buy purchases of council houses. Mark also deals with some commercial property transactions.

Mark has worked in large firms with national coverage, as well as smaller local practices, and successfully marries the benefits of modern technology with a personal approach to deliver a first-class service for his clients. Mark has worked for the last five years in Holmfirth.

Ridley and Hall’s managing partner Adam Fletcher said: “Mark has gained an exceptionally broad experience and a good understanding of the local market, so we are delighted to welcome him on board. Mark’s appointment enhances our existing residential property team in the next stage of its growth.”

Mark added: “I am excited to join Ridley and Hall who have a great reputation across the region and beyond, and I’m delighted to have joined a firm which really cares about its clients. I am looking forward to working for and meeting the wide range of clients that the firm has and developing further links within the business community.”

Mark.thornton@ridleyandhall.co.uk or 01484 538421. www.Ridleyandhall.co.uk

LOCALS who have extra land that’s sitting unused are being asked to come forward to allow their green-fingered neighbours to use it as an allotment site.

Holme Valley Parish Council say there has been a surge in interest in allotments and they are now trying to get a true picture of what can be done to answer that.

Coun. Rachel Hogley said they are trying to find out the number of people who would like an allotment so they can formulate plans on how to address the need.

She added: “There are one or two other allotments in the Holme Valley, and we have been told that there are significant waiting lists – that’s why we need to explore the demand.

“We’re hoping to find out if there’s a demand, if there is it would be great for us to get these people access to an allotment. We’d be grateful to anyone who’d be willing to donate a bit of land.

“Giving locals access to allotments is a good thing, to be able to grow your own fruit and to have the opportunity to eat locally.”

“There’s no point people living in Brockholes and the land offered being in Cartworth Moor, that might not work, so we need to find out where people want the allotments and where people have land.”

Anyone interested in an allotment or donating land should email rachelhogley@gmail.com

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The Holme Valley River Project was founded two years ago by Holme Valley Vision.

Manager is recruited to press on with Valley’s River Project A NEW project manager has been recruited to press on with the Holme Valley River Project for 2016.

The project was founded two years ago by Holme Valley Vision with an aim of making the river more accessible to the public.

Locals were quick to jump on board with the scheme, gathering to take part in

monthly clean up projects and donating money to the cause.

Margaret Dale of Holme Valley Vision, said: “We’ve all been involved since the beginning and it’s nice to think that we’ve made a difference and we’ll continue to make a difference.

“The thing that is so impressive for me is seeing

that people really do care about where they live, it just confirms that we live in a great place.

“People that get involved meet their neighbours in ways that they wouldn’t normally, and friendships are formed, that’s always lovely.”

If you’d like to be involved get in touch: river2015@btinternet.com

Superfast broadband heads to Holmfirth SUPERFAST broadband will be heading to the centre of Holmfirth as part of an ambitious £13million network contract.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority and BT will include Holmfirth in the second phase of the project which will run from June

2016 for two years.

It claims that by the end of 2018 more than 98 per cent of locals will be able to access fibre broadband.

Spokesman Coun. Graham Turner said: “This is great news for the district. We have negotiated carefully to optimise coverage and get

the best value for money.

“Along with physical transport infrastructure, highspeed broadband is vital in providing the links businesses need to achieve growth and create new jobs and to help residents access the benefits of high speed internet.”

Emma Mema has been filling up a collection van for local charity One Good Turn while touring Brockholes, Thongsbridge, Clayton West and Kirkburton.

Emma continues tradition of collecting goods for needy

By Olivia Taylor A HOLMFIRTH mum is continuing her five-year tradition of doing good deeds at Christmas by collecting goods for the needy.

Emma Mema, 30, of Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth has done everything from buying a homeless person a sandwich to giving away an £800 push chair to a family in need.

She’s been touring Brockholes, Thongsbridge, Clayton West and

Kirkburton filling up a collection van for local charity One Good Turn who provide support for people in poverty and isolation.

She said: “I want to give something back. I have a wonderful husband and brilliant children and I feel lucky and blessed, at Christmas I never forget that this isn't the case for everyone and so I believe we should all try to give back when we can.”

The charity are asking for donations of women’s and children’s clothes, toys

and even nappies, anything people can give is appreciated.

She added: “I’ve loved every single minute of it, the support I’ve had has been overwhelming, absolutely fantastic.

“I’ve always taught my kids to be kind, even if it’s just by smiling at someone, because you never know whose day your making.

“We’ve got to try and give something back, because in this day and age there’s not many people that do.”

Family run business has many years’experience VALLEY Stoves is a family run business with many years’ experience.

Andrew is a builder by trade and also HETAS registered for fitting stoves.

He deals with fire fitting, building chimney breasts, surveys all hands on work and knows everything you need to know in the business.

Siobhan does all administration, quotations and customer service in the

showroom.

We offer a FREE HOME SURVEY, come out to your address, have a look at what’s existing and talk you through options and ideas.

Valley Stoves fit AND supply the stoves, liners etc from the stove to the cowl on the chimney pot all supplied by us.

The showroom has a wide range of fires on display.

We are proud to be a Dunsley dealer who supply the full range, locally made well built stoves very popular in the area and

DEFRA approved.

We also sell accessories eg. heat fans and companion sets.

After a successful opening we have decided to continue the opening offer throughout the winter months, any stove ordered you receive a FREE bulk bag of kiln dried logs delivered to your door ready to fuel your new fire through the cold winter months.

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Allotment holders celebrate grant to repair village well Sean Curran from Action on Hearing Loss, Denby Care Home resident John Dalley and care centre manager Holly Smedley.

Drop-in support clinic is Hear to Help for users A NEW drop-in support clinic for hearing aid users has been launched in Denby Dale.

It is estimated that one in six people in the area are affected by some kind of hearing loss, and the free monthly sessions, run by Action on Hearing Loss (formerly known as the RNID) and Kirklees Council, will offer local hearing aid wearers with practical support and advice to help maintain their hearing aids and effectively manage their hearing loss.

Anyone with an NHS hearing aid is welcome at the sessions, which are held at The

Denby Care Home on Wakefield Road in Denby Dale.

Christine Muscroft, service development manager for Action on Hearing Loss, said: “Hearing loss touches the lives of so many, but it is an issue that often goes unnoticed.

“Our ‘Hear to Help’ service can make a tremendous impact on the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people by carrying out simple maintenance of their hearing aids and offering solutions to enable them to use their aids in a way which is more beneficial to them.”

Care centre manager Holly

Smedley added: “We are so pleased to be able to host this free service provided by Action on Hearing Loss and Kirklees Council at The Denby.

“We are committed to supporting not only our residents, but also members of the local community and I hope people take full advantage of this free local service.”

Sean Curran, a community support officer for Action on Hearing Loss, will hold the free sessions on the third Wednesday of every month from 2pm. For more information contact the home directly on 01484 829 593.

By Olivia Taylor ALLOTMENT holders who have to cart gallons of water from home to their pitches because there was no useable water supply are celebrating after a cash boon.

Holme Village Association has been given a £500 grant from the Kirklees Council District Committee Fund to pay for repair works to an a historic village well that serves Holme Allotments, behind the Fleece Inn. Chairman Shirley Amesbury, 60, of Woodhead Road, said the group applied for the funding because they felt the well – which is connected to an old trough – was a unique element to the village.

She added: “There’s a tendency for small communities to lose their identity, when something doesn’t work people just get used to it and forget about it.

“The allotment holders are delighted that the well is going to be up and running.

Jean Threlfall, Keith Bradley and Shirley Amesbury (right) with the natural well at Holme.

Photo: Scott Bairstow Any support we can get to to their allotment from preserve the wonderful piece home. The Holme Village of history, we’ll take.”

Association was formed two The water from the trough and a half years ago by will become the main source locals who wanted to do of water for the allotment more to preserve the village users, rather than them and offer support to the transporting gallons of water Parish Council.

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Thousands enjoy Honley’s Christmas lights switch-on and Santa-led procession

By Olivia Taylor

OVER 2,000 people enjoyed a festive evening of fun at Honley’s Christmas lights switch on event, organised by the Honley Business Association, Everyone joined in a procession through the village and into Honley Park led by Santa on his sleigh, accompanied by Yorkshire Traction Honley Band and the Samba Band.

The lights switch on ceremony was performed by Safari Sam, followed by a spectacular fireworks display by Corsair.

The celebration included live music, kiddies’ rides, and plenty of food and drink. Visits to Santa’s magical grotto proved particularly popular.

The village itself is now

Santa leads the procession through Honley. bedecked with stunning traditional white Christmas lights.

The display is bigger and better than ever and is a tribute to the hard work put in by Honley Business Association’s treasurer, Philip Lofthouse of Stead Robinson and his team of helpers, who worked well

into the early hours of the morning to deliver this fabulous display for the whole community to enjoy.

The event raised £2,000, which is going towards the £25,000 needed for the CCTV system to cover the main roads throughout Honley village and it hoped that the target will be

Youngsters entertain the spectators at Honley’s Christmas lights switch-on.

Scouts can take your discarded Christmas tree A HOLME VALLEY scout group are offering their services to locals this Christmas by collecting their discarded trees.

Holmfirth Scouts have collected trees for the past ten years to help fund the running costs of the group – they cleared about 200 last year.

The scouts collect trees from all over Holme Valley in return for a small donation of no less than £5, chopping the collected trees up into bark.

To arrange collection, telephone the number in your area. Last orders 7pm Saturday January 2: (01484) 682472 – Holme, Holmbridge, Upperthong, Hinchliffe Mill, Netherthong, Thongsbridge.

682472 – Holmfirth, Cartworth Moor, Underbank, Choppards, Hade Edge.

681181 – Wooldale.

681959 – Scholes, Jacksonbridge, Totties (after 6pm).

681235 – New Mill, Brockholes, Hepworth (after 6pm).

07915 577490 – 6th Holme Valley (Honley) Scouts.

If you require assistance from the scouts contact Alan on GSL@1sthv.co.uk

reached by February 2016.

HBA’s vision is that the camera system will be extended to reach all three schools to increase our children’s safety and the train station as it is a very dark secluded area so the cameras will be a deterrent to anyone thinking of committing a crime.

June McLean, from the Honley Business Association committee, said: “We need every single person in the Honley community, individuals and businesses, thinking about how they could raise money be it a raffle, tombola, darts match, football match, coffee morning or just a simple collection.

“Once the system is in it will involve ongoing running costs, albeit a lot less that the initial investment, so if Honley wants CCTV then we all need to do our part.”

An outfit swap at Holmfirth High has raised over £1,000 for Children in Need. The school allowed students to come in non uniform while the staff – including new executive headteacher Craig Jansen and associate headteacher Gail Howe – dressed up in uniform for the event which raised £1,304.55.

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Rewarding a passion for sport FOR many of us memories of PE lessons are haunted by the image of a teacher in an overly tight tracksuit whose sole method of communication involved blowing a whistle (very loudly) and pointing (a lot).

Fast forward a couple of generations and Antony Leech and Andy Gledhill couldn’t be more different.

As the founders of Project Sport in 2009 they set out on a mission to get local young people more active, more often.

Having just been awarded Sports Teachers of the Year at the Kirklees Community Sports Awards it looks like they're succeeding.

Project Sport has not only helped the rising sports stars of tomorrow achieve

success, it’s also helped introduce sports and outdoor activities to young people who may otherwise not have got involved with them.

Over the last six years Antony and Andy have coached and provided cricket coaches at Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, Honley and Lepton Cricket Clubs as well as managing Kirklees College’s under 21 football team and guiding them to the national college final.

They also work with ‘gifted and talented’ pupils in local schools, helping them develop their skills to the next level.

Equally impressive is the ways that they’ve encouraged young people who thought they weren't the ‘sporty type’ to get active and stay

active.

Project Sport helped deliver Sainsbury’s Active Kids initiative aimed at introducing inactive or overweight children to a healthier lifestyle.

Forget cross country runs and star jumps, Project Sport

use innovative fun activities like bubble football, where players play inside a giant inflatable bubble, to get kids active without it feeling like exercise.

They also took on a project at Westfields Pupil Referral Unit working with 14 and

15 year olds who had been excluded from school.

The project saw 100 per cent attendance and was judged a success by all involved.

“It’s fantastic to have the hard work of all our coaches recognised by this

award but more importantly we hope it demonstrates that with the right teachers sport can be fun for everyone, whatever their age or ability,” said Andy Gledhill.

To find out more visit projectsport .org.uk

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Hade Edge Band is performing across the region this month.

Hade Edge Band gears up for busy Christmas HADE Edge Band has a busy December schedule meaning there'll be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sound of a brass band around Holmfirth this Christmas time.

On Sunday at 7pm the band will play a Christmas concert at The Carding Shed in Hepworth and will be joined by the Hade Edge 'B' Band.

This will be followed by a concert at Hade Edge Band Room on Thursday, December 17 at 8pm.

On Sunday, December 20 the band will play its final Christmas concert to an already sold out audience at

The Carding Shed in Hepworth, where they will be joined by Vocal Expressions choir.

The band will also be playing carol concerts at The Fleece in Holme Village on Friday, December 18 at 6pm, Upperthong Village Hall on Sunday, December 20 at 5.30pm and The Beaumont Arms in Kirkheaton on Christmas Eve at 6.30pm.

All of the carol concerts are free and words will be given out on the night so everyone can join in the singing.

As has become tradition, the band end their Christmas

schedule by playing carols around Upperthong Village from 9am on Christmas Day, finishing at lunchtime by playing outside the Royal Oak pub.

Band member Nick Batty said: “We have a busy Christmas schedule ahead, but it’s a great time of year to be in a brass band and we’re really looking forward to it.

“There’s something special about brass bands at Christmas time.”

For further information and concert tickets, contact Robert Turnbull on 07774 121391.

Charity given a Christmas cash boost A CHARITY that aims to give local children who are in hospital at Christmas a gift has been given a cash boost.

The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust has scooped £4,360 from the Locala pot to fund its Corporate Santa Eighties icon Kim Wilde will be bringing her Christmas party to Holmfirth. Kim – who burst onto the scene in 1981 with her debut single ‘Kids in America’ – will be playing all the hits from her festive album at the Picturedrome on December 16. She said: “I’m really excited to be playing at the Picturedrome, our mates from Heaven 17 told us about the venue, I’m so looking forward to it.” The 55 year old will be celebrating Christmas with all her fans as she tours the country, making her final stop off at Londond O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

The pop singer collabarated with Smith and Jones in 1987 to bring us ‘Rockin Around The Christmas Tree’ and she is now re-releasing her critically aclaimed festive album ‘Wilde Winter Song Book’.

campaign, which aims to provide every teenage cancer sufferer spending the festive period in hospital with a Christmas present.

Pam Thornes, trust manager, said: “Through the generosity of Locala colleagues,

it is possible for us to continue our vital service providing gifts at a time when many organisations are facing financial challenges.

“We are extremely grateful to all those who chose to support us.”

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Business goes from strength to strength FROM boat to plate in less than 24 hours – the dedicated team at Holmfirth Fresh Fish can be justly proud of the fast moving and consistently reliable service that they offer.

Professionally trained, experienced fishmongers prepare by hand an exten-

sive range of fresh quality fish and seafood guaranteed freshness and quality.

Customers visiting the bright, modern store are welcome to ask their advice on which fish are in season and what is the best value.

Traditional fish cakes

and fish pies with a selection of fillings are produced in the state of the art kitchen.

The shop also offers: The freshest, tastiest seafood from well managed, sustainable sources.

High class wild game and poultry.

Fresh artisan breads.

Longley Farm yogurts and cream.

Home made cakes and biscuits.

Fish cooking oils and sauces.

Your order can be delivered direct to your door free of charge in one of our

fleet of modern, purpose built refrigerated vehicles.

After 31 years, this long established local business with its unrivalled reputation continues to go from strength to strength.

Visit our shop on Berry Bank Lane, just off New Mill Road, is open Tuesday

to Friday, 9am to 5pm and Saturday, 8.30am to 12.30pm, with ample off road parking.

To find out more, visit the website www.holmfirthfreshfish.co.uk, email catchus@holmfirthfreshfish.co.uk or phone 01484 683151.

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Local retailers are hard to beat WHETHER you are gearing up for a massive trolley dash or prefer a more leisurely approach, it's time to stock up on all your favourite seasonal essentials and special treats.

For quality produce and friendly, courteous service, our local independent retailers are hard to beat.

From the finest meats to freshly baked bread and cakes, to fruit and veg, you will find many mouthwatering foodie delights and drinks of every kind to make it a Christmas celebration to remember.

Local shops are also a lifeline when you suddenly remember something you had forgotten or if the weather turns wintry and you are unable to venture too far. If you are shopping for the big family gathering, or something slightly more modest, it's a good idea to make a list before setting out.

Take a few moments to think about what you will need for your main meal, light lunch or tea, and so on. When it comes to choosing wine, you may find yourself spoiled for choice with so many different varieties coming to the

fore in recent years. Some will be more palatable than others with the food you are planning to serve – if you are unsure, just ask your retailer if they can recommend a suitable match.

You might also want to add to your list a few beers and soft drinks, spirits, liqueurs orspeciality teas and coffees, which will largely depend on the preferences of your guests.

Baker Greg Christofi and his staff at Old Bridge Bakery, Holmfirth, pride themselves in producing quality home made breads and confectionery using the finest Canadian flour.

The popular town centre shop supplies beautiful Christmas, wedding and celebration cakes, Dundee, Stollen and Russian cakes, as well as continental and gluten free varieties, which don't have any animal fats and are suitable for vegetarians. A superior outside catering service is also available. Please call in and ask for details at Old Bridge Bakery, Victoria Street, Holmfirth. Victoria Street or give them a call: 01484 685807.

David Gawthorpe Butchers is a traditional

family-run shop, ready to take your orders for fresh, locally sourced Christmas turkeys, lamb, pork, chicken and game.

Beef is reared on their own farm in Cumberworth and is hung for a minimum of 21 days You will find a superb selection of home made pork pies for your Christmas party buffet.

If you cannot see what you are looking for, don't hesitate to ask. Gift vouchers are also available.

Just call in at David Gawthorpe Butchers, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, open Monday to Friday 6.30am-5.30pm, Saturday 6.30am-1pm.

Phone 01484 863634, e-mail info@davidgawthorpe.com Established in 1929, Hinchliffes has had a long time to perfect the art of helping customers to get ready for a wonderful experience at Christmas time.

Now run by the fourth generation of the family, we started out as butchers and opened Britain’s first farm shop – so you could say we know a thing or two about good food as it’s at the heart of everything we do.

Whether you need help

choosing your Yorkshire grown Turkey or a joint of our home-reared grass fed beef for that most special day, there will be someone on hand to talk you through your requirements before you order. We also offer an array of yummy award winning products for you to try such as bacon, sausages, home-cured hams and pork pies.

Blacker Hall Farm Shop is dedicated to showcasing homemade and great Yorkshire produce. At Christmas, whether you’re cooking from scratch or would like some delicious quick and easy food, they have lots of tasty options for you to enjoy.

Their new Christmas Food Hall will stay open until New Year. Browse and sample all their festive produce, watch demonstrations from Blacker Hall’s expert Butchers and craft Bakers, wine tastings and wine matching advice will be available, and also create your own bespoke gift hamper.

It’s a fabulously festive food and drink experience so make sure you call in to ‘Discover a Blacker Hall Christmas’

Atkinsons has a facelift but retains its traditional values ATKINSONS Butchers Limited has seen many changes over its 120-year history in the Holme Valley and in the village of New Mill, but not always in the same position as today on Sheffield Road.

The shop has recently had a total facelift, with a new refit, but still retaining its traditional values of top class service and the best local produce.

Now under the sole ownership of Paul Mallinson after the recent retirement of his

brother John, he hopes to carry on the service he and John have built up over the past 25 years with the new contemporary look.

Paul and his skilled staff are pleased to offer the finest of fresh meat and

poultry, delicatessen and cheese.

Also new is the addition of their hot carvery counter serving hot sandwiches and much more.

Paul said: “We are always happy to welcome customers old and new here at Atkinsons with a friendly and helpful service.”

To find out more call 01484 683288, visit www.atkinsons butchers.co.uk or email info@atkinsons butchers.co.uk

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Holmfirth Christmas light switch on attracted crowds of all ages, with several hundred people coming to watch the event. This year the lights have been praised, with the focus being predmoinantly on families and children. Coun. Rachel Hogley said: “It was a great event and despite the terrible weather, several hundred people came out to enjoy the colourful parade, festive music by the Hope Bank band and choir and the switch-on by Frozen’s Elsa and Anna.”

Photographs by Sandie Nicholson

Gardening tips for December

By Totties Garden Centre Bring your Christmas tree inside. If your Christmas tree has spent the year in the garden, then dig it up in plenty of time for the festivities. You don’t want to be digging into frozen ground when you’ve decided it’s time to bring it indoors.

Take hardwood cuttings of blackcurrants, redcurrants and gooseberries. Choose this year’s growth and make a straight cut below a bud at the base and an

angled cut above a bud at the top. Cuttings should be 20cm (8in) long for blackcurrants and 30cm (12in) long for redcurrants and gooseberries. Insert the cuttings directly into soil or into a pot filled with cuttings compost.

Prune and mulch blueberries once the leaves have fallen to encourage new growth. Use your Christmas tree cuttings for mulch to provide an acidic matter.

Keep your garden tidy – weed and rake up leaves on a regular basis.

Plant of the month chosen by Lisa Halifax, Totties Garden Centre manager.

Nandina obsessed (Heavenly bamboo/compact red) this is a hardy evergreen shrub whose leaves turn a warm red in winter. In summer the leaves turn green but then in autumn bright red and purple, it’s known as heavenly bamboo because its leaves are very similar, grows in any soil.

Worrying moments after quad bike theft WITH no news about our stolen quad bike we had another heart stopping moment earlier in the month.

Our flock of 250 breeding ewes have been moved to grassland near Leeds where they will spend the winter.

The flock had only been away for 48 hours when we received a phone call from the Leeds land owner saying the field gate had been forced open and he feared our flock had been stolen.

This would have been a devastating blow for our farm, diminishing next year’s lamb numbers and our breeding flock.

When we visited the farm we discovered the damage was caused by thieves intent on taking

vehicles from a neighbouring property and fortunately our sheep hadn't even strayed from the field. We send our breeding ewes to graze lowland every winter. The grass continues to grow and the weather is kinder than it is at home. Our cattle are still at home and have been moved indoors during the recent storms.

We keep our cattle outdoors as long as possible, bringing them in only when the weather turns wet and they risk churning up our fields.

They are fed silage harvested earlier in the summer and the stubble

turnips planted earlier in the season.

We also had a lovely surprise earlier when twin calves were born.

Both are healthy and doing well, although the second calf was significantly weaker than the first. We are rearing this calf by hand so we can ensure the calf receives enough milk. We are looking to Christmas, order forms are available from our farm shop, market stall and to download from the website.

We are also hosting a day for preparing a three bird roast on December 9. For full details please contact Coddy's Farm.

Gift vouchers are also available for our 2016 courses, making a great Christmas present.

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Trisha offers dance lessons A LOCAL dance instructor is trying to get disabled people more active and confident by offering them dance fitness classes.

Trisha Langford, 25, of New Mill Road, Holmfirth launched the sessions after realising there wasn't anywhere locally that the disabled could go for a work out.

She said: “There isn’t that much around for people with learning difficulties and disabilities, I noticed that quite a lot of disabled people are over weight and I knew that the class would get them moving and they’d enjoy it.”

The classes are mostly

freestyle dance incorporated with basic Latin steps but Trisha is able to choreograph more complex routines for the more able bodied participants.

She added: “I do really enjoy it and the people that I’m providing the service for really enjoy it and it helps them a lot, and that’s what makes me quite proud.”

Trisha has adopted siblings who have Down’s Syndrome that attend a Zumba class at a local gym, she wanted to provide other disabled people with similar opportunities.

For more information contact Trisha on 07947853017

Michelle Vousden with her son Jack and Dexta and Sadie Baxter with their son Tatham at the Holmfirth Parent and Toddler Group.

Photo: Scott Bairstow

Church saves popular group

By Nicola Hyde

A local mum has done her bit for charity, after being roped in to posing for a fifties themed calendar. Laura Robertshaw, 35, of Scoles, got involved after she was approached by a member of staff from her daughters theatre school – Oscars. She said: “I just thought why not, it’s for a good cause and I ended up having a lot of fun, I was a bit nervous to start with because it’s like nothing I’ve ever done before.” All money raised from the calendar sales will go to the fire fighter’s charity. If you’d like to purchase one visit www.redhotdates.co.uk

A MUCH-LOVED parent and toddler group that was almost lost when the original organisers decided not to continue has been saved by a local church.

The Holmfirth Parent and Toddler Group, which meets every Monday at the parish church, has continued as a new group after the National Childbirth sions.

Worried parents appealed to the church members for help in sav-

ing the group, which runs play sessions and craft activities.

Rev Keith Griffin said: “We didn’t really get involved before as they just rented the space.

“But some of the parents that came to a church meeting were really keen for it to continue and because it is in our building we made an offer to get involved.

“It is challenging to run something like this because of all the paperwork so we offered to help with support in managing it and cover-

ing things like insurance.

“By the church stepping in it means the parents don’t have to worry about the legal requirements of it all.

“We have even provided people to come along and serve refreshments and look after them so that parents can just bring their child and play.”

Rev Griffin says the group currently has around ten parents bringing their children to sessions but says all are welcome.

“He is hoping the group may develop further, and even plan day trips out.

He added: “We really felt there was a need to keep a group like this in Holmfirth.

“We are working with the community to provide resources for families – that’s what we are here for.”

The sessions are held every Monday from 10am in the Gallery Room of Holmfirth Parish Church.

Seafood restaurant prepares for a special Christmas HUDDERSFIELD’S finest specialist fish and seafood restaurant Lemon & Prawns is preparing for a special Christmas following a successful first year.

An exquisite festive menu will be available until December 23 inclusive, priced at £21.50 per person or £10.99 for children under 12. Highlights of the three-course menu

include the North Atlantic Prawn Cocktail starter, Baked Scottish Salmon Fillet and Free Range Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, while mulled wine and appetisers will be served on arrival.

The selections available on this special menu are in addition to the classic dishes the restaurant has become acclaimed for over

the past 12 months.

And on Christmas Day you could enjoy the fantastic festive fayre available during two sittings at Lemon & Prawns – one at 1pm and the other at 4pm.

This four-course offering is priced at £54.00 per person or £25.00 for children under the age of 12. Get in touch to book your place.

Formerly The Star pub

at Fenay Bridge, the building underwent major refurbishment to offer a 60seater specialist dining area, with a function room available upstairs.

Although the menu predominantly comprises fish and seafood, both meat eaters and vegetarians are well catered for, with a range of dishes available including Sunday lunch.

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What’s On Guide Friday December 11 – Sunday 27, Lawrence Batley Theatre presents Snow White, an imaginative take on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale set in our own Yorkshire landscape, with a pit wheel doubling as a musical stage for a group of trumpet-toting miners, and the scorned stepmother recast for the celebrity age as fading diva Mystique Stardust. Two performances most days, times vary. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Weekends until Sunday December 20, Greenhead Park, Huddersfield: Santa Specials – take a train ride to see Father Christmas, 1pm-4pm Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Single ticket £1.30; family ticket £3.50, visit Santa £2.50. More information: Graeme Hollyhead 07702 051 639, graememh@sky.com Saturday December 12, Penistone Paramount: A Compton Christmas Cracker, seasonal organ music and mirth with Andrew Nix and Kevin Grunill, 2.30pm. Evening: Denby Dale and District Rotary Club present an evening of festive music and song with Skelmanthorpe Band, New Mill Male Voice Choir and a special guest. Box office 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk Saturday December 12, Honley Clarinet and Sax Choir presents A Christmas Concert with Raised Voices, at Southgate Theatre, Honley, 7.30pm.

Tickets on sale at Taylor's food store or directly from members.

Saturday December 12, St Bartholomew's Church, Meltham: Holme Valley Singers – Christmas Sparkle with special guest Stephanie Ball, 7.30pm.

Tickets available from Meltham Post Office or Holmfirth Tourist Information 01484 222444.

Sunday December 13, National Trust Marsden Moor: Seasonal Saunter, escape the Christmas rush for a while by joining a festive moorland walk with a stop for mince pies and mulled wine along the way.

Seven miles, starts 11am.

Dogs on leads welcome.

Meet at Marsden Station.

More information 01484 847016, marsdenmoor@ nationaltrust.org.uk Sunday December 13 and January 10, Huddersfield Open Market: Upmarket Sunday, monthly art, craft and food market, children's workshops and entertainment. Browse antiques, collectibles, and arts and crafts, try contemporary and vintage fashions for size, sample great Yorkshire food and drink, 10am-4pm.

Sunday December 13,

Hade Edge Brass Band Christmas Concert: at The Carding Shed, Dobroyd Mills, Hepworth.

Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Tickets £10 including supper available from High Society Vintage Clothing or phone 01484 680400.

Sunday December 13, Southgate Theatre, Honley: Meet Me In St Louis (U), classic Judy Garland film, screening arranged by Holmfirth Film Festival.

Tickets available from Holmfirth Tourist Information or online: eventbrite.co.uk Monday December 14: Huddersfield Town Hall: Lunchtime organ concert with Nigel Ogden, popular host of the long running BBC Radio 2 show The Organist Entertains, featuring original arrangements of well known songs, 1pm-2pm. Ticket information 01484 222444 (Holmfirth), 223200 (Hudds).

Monday December 14 – Saturday 19, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Mon 14, Lindisfarne – Christmas Show, revival of a longstanding tradition; Weds 16, Kim Wilde’s Christmas Party, greatest hits, some inspired covers and a selection of Christmas classics; Thurs 17, Roy Wood's Rock & Roll Big Band Christmas Party, plus support The Bar Steward Sons of Val Doonican; Sat 19, T.Rextasy, officially recognised as the world's No. 1 tribute to Marc Bolan & T.Rex. Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Tuesday December 15 – Thursday December 17, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Tues-Thurs, 8pm, Christmas Comedy Cellar, performers including on different nights, Ivan Brackenbury, Ian D Montfort, Steve Shanyaski and Kiri Pritchard-McLean; Thurs 17, 7.30pm (main stage): The Albion Christmas Band, carols, humorous readings and dance from an all-star lineup of folk greats including Simon Nichol (Fairport Convention) and Ashley Hutchings (Fairport Convention / Steeleye Span). Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Saturday December 19 and Wednesday January 6, University of Huddersfield, Heritage Quay: Through the QuayHole Tour – a chance to find out about the university's fascinating collections and unique archives. No booking required. Tours on the third Saturday of the month (11am) and first Wednesday (1pm). For more information email hqbookings @hud.ac.uk or phone 01484 473168.

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Albion Band Christmas concert, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Christmas Concert: seaSaturday December 19, sonal music, carols and Christ Church, New Mill: festive favourites all served Christmas concert by up with mulled wine and New Mill Male Voice mince pies to get you in Choir with LB Brass, the festive spirit, at Christ 7.15pm. Tickets £10 to £15 Church, New Mill, 7.30pm. available from local inforTickets £8 from the mation centres 01484 222444 (Holmfirth), 223200 church, Butchers Arms, Hepworth; William Sykes & (Hudds).

Son Estate Agents Sunday December 20 and Holmfirth, New Mill Co-op January 3, Holmfirth and the band (07885 251 Farmers’ Market: quality 454), secretary@hepworthlocal produce, fresh fruit band.com and veg, meats, cheeses, Monday December 21, cakes, jams and much Huddersfield Town Hall: more, in the Market Hall, Lunchtime organ con9am-2pm. Information line cert with Gordon Stewart, 01484 223730.

Huddersfield Boys and Sunday December 20 – Girls Choir and brilliant Thursday 24, Holmfirth young percussionist Adam Picturedrome: Festive film season, Sun 20, doors Finchett. The programme will feature a mix of 1.30pm for 2pm, It’s A Wonderful Life (U); Sun 20, Christmas music old and new, with organ music by 7pm for 7.30pm, The Gift Bach, Daquin and Cockroft (15); Mon 21, 1.30pm for and carols for audience, 2pm, Cinderella (U); Mon choir and organ, 1pm-2pm.

21, 6.30pm for 7pm, Inside Ticket information 01484 Out (U); Tues 22, 1.30pm 222444 (Holmfirth), 223200 for 2pm, Song Of The Sea (Hudds).

(U); Tues 22, 6,30pm for Wednesday December 23, 7pm, Get Santa (U); Weds National Trust Marsden 23, 1.30pm for 2pm, Back Moor: Health Walk, enjoy To The Future 2 (PG); some fresh air, great Weds 23, 7pm for 7.30pm, scenery and good compaSing Along Grease (PG); ny. Please wear suitable Thurs 24, 10.30am for sturdy boots and bring 11am, Sing Along Frozen waterproofs. Children wel(U). Tickets from the Box come. Meet at the NT Office bar (evenings) or Exhibition Room, near online at Marsden Station. More picturedrome.net information 01484 847016, Sunday December 20, marsdenmoor@nationalHolmfirth Civic Hall: The trust.org.uk Hey Diddles Christmas Sunday December 27 – Show 2015, festive enterThursday 31, Holmfirth tainment specially for chilPicturedrome: Sun 27, Bad dren aged 0-6. 2pm and 4pm. Tickets 01484 222444. Manners – The Big Christmas Ska Blow Out; Sunday December 20, The Thurs 31, Nu Popes, bust Carding Shed, Hepworth: the New Year wide open Hade Edge Brass Band with your favourite and Vocal Expressions funksters and set that floor choir Christmas on fire long into the night Fundraiser Concert, with DJ Tom Lister as he doors opne 6.30pm, 7pm start. Tickets £10 including spins the only tunes the angels will groove to. supper, available from the Tickets from the Box venue 01484 680400 or the Office bar (evenings) or band 07774 121 391. online at picturedrome.net Sunday December 20, Wednesday December 30, Hepworth Band

December 17.

Huddersfield Town Hall: Orchestra of Opera North – Viennese Whirl conducted by John Rigby, featuring soprano Jennifer France. The concert presenter is John Suchet, 3pm.

Ticket information 01484 222444 (Holmfirth), 223200 (Hudds).

Saturday January 9 – Saturday 16, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Sleeping Beauty, another lavish pantomime by Huddersfield Light Opera Company, with spectacular staging, side splitting comedy, breathtaking costumes and popular songs. Show times Saturdays and Sunday, 1.30pm and 5.30pm; Weds and Thurs 6.15pm; Fri, 7.15pm. Also on Thurs 14, 8pm, Comedy Cellar. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Friday January 15 – Friday 29, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri 15, LewRey – ‘Somebody’ single launch, headline set from Tom Zanetti & KO Kane, support Ginger Tom; Thurs 21, Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock; Fri 22, Livewire – The AC-DC Show; Sat 23, FM, 2014 headliners at Giants Of Rock Festival who have toured with Foreigner and Europe; Fri 29, Fleetwood Bac, tribute band endorsed by Mick Fleetwood who authentically replicate the classic ‘Rumours’ line-up. Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Saturday January 16, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Thumbelina, Hans Christian Andersen’s tale played gently among gardening tools with traditional glove and rod puppets, 11am and 2pm in the Syngenta Cellar. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org

Saturday January 16, Huddersfield Town Hall: Northern Landscapes, concert by Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra, including works by Kodaly and Sibelius. Violinist Miina Järvi will perform Bruch's enchanting Violin Concerto, 7.30pm. Ticket information 01484 222444 (Holmfirth), 223200 (Hudds).

Tuesday January 19 – Saturday 23, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Neighbourhood Watch – Dick & Lottie return with Alan Ayckbourn’s subversive, sinister and wonderfully humorous play, 7.45pm nightly + 2pm Saturday in the Syngenta Cellar. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Thursday January 21, Creative Arts Building, University of Huddersfield: Jah Wobble, singer, poet and composer who was the original Public Image Ltd bass player, late ‘70s and early ‘80s, 1.15pm students’ workshop, 7.30pm concert.

Tickets 01484 471873, www.store.hud.ac.uk Thursday January 21, Brockholes Village Hall: Packhorse Trails – talk

by Edgar HolroydDoveton. Admission £4, light refreshments served.

Tickets from Brockholes Post Office, Honley DIY & Pet Supplies or by phone 01484 662079 or 662870.

Wednesday January 27 Saturday 30, Holmfirth Turn Again Theatre presents The Little Mermaid Pantomime, at Holmfirth Civic Hall, directed by Lisa Kendall. Tickets from Holmfirth Tourist Information 01484 222444 or by emailing turnagaintheatre@yahoo.co.uk Thursday January 28 – Saturday 30, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Thurs 28, 7.30pm, It’s Showtime, showcase of dance and musical theatre by New College Performing Arts; Sat 30, 7.45pm, All Stars of Comedy – International Comedy Special. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Thursday January 28 – Saturday February 6, Penistone Paramount: Sleeping Beauty, family pantomime presented by Penistone Theatre Group.

Show times 7pm most evenings, Saturday matinees 2pm, Sunday 1pm and 5pm. Box office 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk Thursday February 4 – Saturday 6, Meltham Stage Company presents The Wizard of Oz, at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall. Further details to be announced.

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