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Gymnastics club targeted by vandals three days in a row

By Olivia Taylor HEARTLESS vandals have targeted a local gymnastics club, three days in a row.

Pennine Gymnastics Club in Honley was victim to three vandalism attacks, costing the club thousands in damages.

From December 1 to December 3 the facility’s windows were smashed, covered in graffiti and paint was poured through a vent in the roof.

A spokesperson for the club posted on their Facebook page: “This may have shaken us but we’re not going to be knocked by some mindless thugs that clearly have nothing

better to do in the middle of the night.”

Members’ parents have been quick to show their support of the club, with one creating a go fund me page to raise funds to repair the damage.

Erin Zoe, a parent of a child that uses the club, said: “As a parent of a child who adores the club and coaches I would like to raise funds to help Gymnastics get the premises fixed and reopened for everybody who benefits from the club.

“The coaches have worked so hard and done so much for our kids, let’s support them through this difficult time and give back.”

Parents were quick to pledge their support to the club, raising £1,800 of the £2,000 target in just three days.

Director Craig Richardson added: “It is very distressing as the director of the club and worrying to think it will just happen again and again until someone is held accountable.

“We now have security measures in place and are looking at further CCTV systems plus roller shutters which our fab community of members are already helping us raise funds for.”

Two other cars in Honley were also affected, losing wing mirrors and wind screen wipers.

The attack appears to be targeted, although staff from the club say they have no idea why.

Craig added: “This now feels like quite a targeted attack by someone who may have negative thoughts towards the club but I clearly don’t understand why, or who would do such a thing.”

A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police said: “Police are investigating following recent reports of vandalism at a commercial premises on Queens Square, Huddersfield Road in Honley.

“In the most recent offence, which took place between 7pm on

December 2 and 9am December 3, suspects damaged the roof of a building and also caused damage to the interior of the property.

“Initial enquiries are ongoing into the incidents and anyone who has information about what took place or who saw persons behaving suspiciously on the premises during the time frame the offence took place in is asked to contact Kirklees District Police on 101 referencing crime number 13170564174.

“Information can also be given in complete anonymity to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”

In a break with tradition, the Meltham Christmas Lights were switched on as part of the annual Carols in the Park event held at the town’s Robert Ashton Memorial Park.

Music was provided by Meltham and Meltham Mills Band and local choirs sang.

The event was well attended and everyone joined in the singing of carols and hymns.

This year Meltham’s Christmas Lights received a boost with a grant of £6,581 from Meltham Town Council. The money has been used to replace festive lighting on Huddersfield Road and other local streets.

Pictured enjoying the festivities, representing Meltham Business Association are (from left) Jo Neville (MBA chair), Anthony Bolland, Stephen Tighe and Sheryl Doe, secretary.

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Popular banks to close their doors

By Danny Richardson

THE HOLME Valley has been rocked by news that two of its banks are set to close.

Yorkshire Building Society will close its Meltham branch, while Holmfirth is set to lose its Santander.

The news about the YBS closure in Meltham came in a letter from building society chief executive Mike Regnier to Holme Valley North councillor Charles Greaves.

Mr Regnier said: “We are announcing proposals to reshape our national high street network to ensure we have branches and agencies across the country which reflect customer demand.

This will involve opening approximately 50 new agencies across the country, while proposing up to 13 branch closures in places where we have a higher concentration of retail outlets, in some cases two in the same town.

“As part of the changes, we are proposing that the branch in Meltham closes in March 2018. The closest alternative for our members would be in Honley with other branches at Slaithwaite, Holmfirth and Huddersfield as well. We will communicate this proposed

change to members who use the branch, offering additional support where necessary to vulnerable members.”

Coun Greaves responded to Mr Regnier, saying: “I am really disappointed to hear this news and I know that it will come as a blow not just to staff and customers, but to all local traders and the whole town.

“I appreciate your need to review your network and that lots of work will have been carried out before this announcement, but is there anything that we can do to change your mind?

“Meltham has a busy high street and it would be a great loss to lose the YBS. What assistance will be provided to customers who will struggle to go to a neighbouring branch?”

Mr Regnier added: “Face to face services have always and will continue to play an important part of our offering to customers, but we must continue to evolve if we are to remain relevant and sustainable.

“That is why we are planning to expand our retail network into at least 50 new locations across the UK by looking for and working with

agency partners where there is customer demand. This approach allows us to reach new locations in a more cost effective way.

“These proposals enable us to deliver a better overall experience for members by operating in a more cost-effective way, with the savings we make being reinvested in the business.”

Meanwhile, Santander announced its closure in a letter to customers, where the company’s managing director for the North, Richard Owen, said the branch in Huddersfield Road will close on May 31 next year. The bank has apologised to customers for the inconvenience.

Mr North said: “As you’ve either visited us here or live nearby, I understand this may be a significant change for you and I’m sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.”

He said the bank had carried out a “detailed review” of the changing needs of customers before making the decision.

The review found that 52 per cent of customers making transactions at Holmfirth already used another Santander branch.

Concerned resident asks MP to help and starts a petition A CONCERNED local has appealed to Colne Valley MP Thelma Walker to intervene and try and save the Meltham branch of the Yorkshire Building Society from closing.

Pam Murgatroyd, from Meltham, has also sent a letter to YBS chief executive Mike Regnier and started a petition against the closure which has already gained well over 100 signatures at the time of print.

She writes: “We hear that the Yorkshire Building Society are planning on closing down its Meltham Branch in March 2018. The people of Meltham are appealing to you. Why close Meltham Branch when we have no other bank? Why close Meltham when we

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have an older than average population? Why close Meltham when parking for the branch is across the road in a free public car park?

“Why close Meltham when parking at other near locations have such poor parking facilities? Why close Meltham when there are so many new houses being built, which will now be in a town with no banking facilities?”

She goes on to point out that the closure of Lloyds Bank several years ago has left Meltham relying on YBS as its main source of banking – and that the nearest alternative is in Honley, Holmfirth and Slathwaite, arguing they aren’t as accessible.

She adds: “The bus

services to any of these is every hour. So if you get the bus there, carry out your transaction and then the bus back, it could be a three hour trip to do what can, at present, be done in 30 minutes. No mobile scooters are allowed on the buses, either.”

She goes on to praise staff at the Meltham branch, before appealing to Thelma Walker MP for help.

She concludes: “I am asking our MP, Thelma Walker if she can help in any way to stop this closure which will take away banking in Meltham.

“We need to save our YBS for the elderly, the disabled, new house owners, but most of all for all the people of Meltham.”

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Locals replace contents of cafe’s stolen tips jar

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A HOLMFIRTH cafe owner has had her faith in humanity restored after locals came together to replace the contents of her stolen tips jar.

Laura Booth, owner of Sid’s Cafe, Town Gate was left disgusted when a heartless thief swiped the staff’s tip jar, emptied it and then discarded it in the toilet.

She said: “It’s happened to us before, it was about nine years ago, but it’s still something that you just don’t expect. We had some lovely customers in on the day it happened but unfortunately

“I don’t know when I last emptied the jar, but if there’s pound coins in there it can really add up.” all we can think now is which one of them was it.”

Laura took to social media to express her disgust and disappointment, and she was pleasantly surprised when local man Wil Valovin donated £10 to her tip jar.

She added: “I put a post on Facebook just as a warning to other cafe owners, sometimes the tip jar just

sits there and you forget about it. I just wanted to tell other people to remember to empty it every night.

“Someone saw our post on Facebook and he said to us we love coming in the cafe so I’ll put £10 in your tip jar.

I was really touched by that – it was a lovely gesture, it restored my faith in human nature.”

The generosity of Laura’s customers didn’t stop there, a local family also did their bit to replace the stolen money.

Laura said: “A family also overheard us talking about what had happened and their little boy came over to us and said ‘I heard you talking

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“I don’t know when I last emptied the jar, but if there’s pound coins in there it can really add up.”

Laura alerted the Police to the theft, and they have advised anyone with any information to get in touch.

A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police said: “We received a report that between 9.30am and 11am on Saturday, 18 November, a tip jar was stolen from the counter of Sid’s Café on Town Gate, Holmfirth.

“Anyone with information about this theft should contact the Kirklees Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team via 101.”

A 23-year-old Holmfirth man recently appeared on the popular channel four show First Dates, bagging himself a second date.

Ashley Moorhouse was paired up with Leah, a 20-year-old student from Bradford. The pair both admitted they’d like to see each other again, bonding on the train back to Yorkshire.

KIRKLEES Council has blamed “significant operational issues” for the failure to empty a reported 4,000 household waste bins across parts of the Holme Valley.

Residents say they have been left without an explanation after grey bins were not collected in villages with HD9 postcodes including parts of Meltham, Wooldale, Scholes, Holmbridge, Honley, New Mill and Thongsbridge at the start of November.

The specific reason for the missed collections has not been revealed.

Dozens of people took to social media to complain about the situation. No-one was available to comment from Kirklees Council.

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Notice of Election of HVPC secures permission to a Parish Councillor for develop public toilets into a the Wooldale Ward more sustainable asset AN Election is to be held of a Parish Councillor for the Wooldale Ward of Holme Valley Parish Council.

Nomination Papers must be delivered to Electoral Services (High Street Entrance), 3-5 Albion Street, Huddersfield HD1 2NG. Close of Nominations is 4pm on Tuesday, 19 December 2017.

Forms of Nomination Paper may be obtained from Electoral Services (High

Street Entrance), 3-5 Albion Street, Huddersfield HD1 2NG who will, at the request of any local government elector for the said ward, prepare a nomination paper for signature.

If the Election is contested, the poll will take place on 18th January 2018.

Electors and their Proxies should take note that any new applications for postal votes or changes to existing postal or proxy applications

must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Electoral Services, 3-5 Albion Street, Huddersfield HD1 2NG by 5pm on Wednesday, 3rd January 2018.

The last date for new proxy applications is 5pm on Wednesday, 10th January 2018.

Further details are available on the Parish Council’s website or from Kirklees Electoral Services.

HVPC seeks advice on how to become dementia friendly OUR current Chairman, Cllr Greg Cropper, is keen to explore how we can make the Parish Council dementia friendly.

He would welcome any thoughts from local

groups which already have experience of working with those with dementia or local organisations who have already become dementia friendly through their activities

or company’s approach.

If you are able to offer any advice or assistance, please email the Clerk on clerk@holmevalley parishcouncil.gov.uk

THE Parish Council was pleased to secure planning permission from Kirklees at the end of November, to enable us to progress with developing the public toilets in Holmfirth.

Our aim is to create a more sustainable asset which balances our commitment to retain quality public conveniences as an essential facility in the town, whilst making better use of the space within the building.

Our plans condense the toilets into the right hand side of the building allowing us to provide full facilities for male, female and disabled users and by reducing the number of toilets by one (from seven to six cubicles) we will be converting the left hand side of the building into a lettable space.

We will be working with local builder, Bray Building Services, to retain access to toilet provision throughout the works and once the alterations are complete, we will seek suitable tenants for the newly created space.

We will be starting work early in 2018 and once complete, we hope to reduce the public subsidy required to keep the toilets open each year. Since taking the toilets over from Kirklees in August 2016, the

Parish Council has successfully run them at an annual cost of £15,000 which is a reduction from the £54,000 which Kirklees Council claimed they were costing the local taxpayer back in 2014.

The toilets currently raise approximately £6,500 in donations from users and it is hoped that renting out the new space will help raise a significant contribution towards this annual cost of £15,000 thereby saving money for local taxpayers.

For more details, our planning application is at https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/ planning-applications/search-for-planningapplications/detail.aspx?id=2017/92605

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Annual Christmas light event is a great success THIS year’s Holmfirth Christmas light celebration was a great success, with people from across the region gathering to get involved with the festivities.

The whole town did their bit to get involved, with over 500 people attending the event, and local businesses trimming up their shop windows.

This year the Christmas lights were made possible by the generosity of local businesses and volunteers who donated money and time to the cause.

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a lantern parade led by local artist Barry Russell who worked closely with residents taking part.

Over 100 beautiful lanterns ranging from fish, flamingos and Chinese lanterns to hot air balloons and robots were carried in the parade accompanied by Santa, Turn Again Theatre, festive tractors and Holme Valley Mountain Rescue.

The parade was led by Hope Bank Youth Band who also provided entertainment afterwards along with the Awesome Choir of Rock and the Hey Diddles.

‘Best dressed festive

window’ was awarded to Jaibow and runner up to Kayes.

Rachel Hogley, from Holmfirth Christmas Forum, said: “It was a great start to the festive season in Holmfirth, and Holmfirth Christmas Team was delighted that so many came to enjoy the lantern parade.

“The town looks lovely thanks to the generosity of local businesses and hard work of our volunteers putting over 2.5km lights up. We would encourage everyone to shop local this season and make it Holmfirth Christmas.”

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World War I commemorative bench is blessed in Holmfirth A WORLD WAR 1 commemorative seat blessing was held at Holmfirth Civic Hall, arranged by Holme Valley Parish Council.

The bench was instigated by Councillor Jason Brook as a lasting reminder of the sacrifice of those who have given their lives for their country.

Representatives from four conflicts: Sheila Walshaw (WWI), Coun.

Trevor Bellamy (WWII), Bob McCartney (Falklands War) and Jason McCartney (Gulf War)) attended the ceremony overseen by Pastor Ian Gooch.

Chairman of the Parish Council, Coun. Greg Cropper, read a moving poem ‘Mametz Wood’ by Owen Sheers and then attendees heard The Last Post performed by Alex

Bray.

The bench was designed by local sculptor Mick Kirkby-Geddes and provides a contemplative space for visitors to the Civic Hall.

Steve Wilson captured this shot above Hade Edge at the start of the month. He wrote on Facebook: “Lovely day up above Hade Edge yesterday, no wind at all, the water was just like a mirror.”

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Police seek trespassers who loosened snare POLICE are searching for trespassers who loosened a snare containing a trapped fox on land at Holmfirth.

Wildlife officers said the interference in the legally-placed snare had resulted in the fox becoming entangled in a fence and suffering a slow and painful death.

The snare had been placed on land in a project approved by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in order to reduce predators of protected birds such as curlews and lapwings.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said the incident on November 9 was being treated as aggravated trespass.

The spokesman added: “While appreciating that many people will have different views about

snares, this occurred on a DEFRA-approved project, to reduce predators of protected birds.

“The snares were legally set and would have held the animal until it could be humanely dispatched.”

If anyone has any information about this incident please call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 After the Force’s wildlife crime officer posted an appeal on Facebook, several people complained that snares were “cruel” and “unjust.”

One person said: “If you want to keep numbers of foxes down there are less cruel ways of achieving this.”

Another said: “Well done that person who loosened the snare.

Shame the outcome wasn’t better for the poor fox.”

The ceremony was followed by refreshments provided by H Coffee Lounge.

The poem is as follows: For years afterwards the farmers found them – the wasted young, turning up under their plough blades as they tended the land back into itself.

A chit of bone, the china plate of a shoulder blade, the relic of a finger, the blown and broken bird’s egg of a skull, all mimicked now in flint, breaking blue in white across this field where they were told to walk, not run, towards the wood and its nesting machine guns.

And even now the earth stands sentinel, reaching back into itself for reminders of what happened like a wound working a foreign body to the surface of the skin.

This morning, twenty men buried in one long grave, a broken mosaic of bone linked arm in arm, their skeletons paused mid dance-macabre in boots that outlasted them, their socketed heads tilted back at an angle and their jaws, those that have them, dropped open.

As if the notes they had sung have only now, with this unearthing, slipped from their absent tongues.

Sandie and her dog feature in special film HONLEY photographer Sandie Nicholson and her dog Crumble featured in a special film by the BBC. Sandie – a regular contributor to The Review – featured on BBC Look North as part of its BBC Weather Watchers’ second anniversary celebrations.

Weather presenter Abbie Dewhurst joined Sandie and Crumble on one of their walks around the Holme Valley and the resulting

Crumble the dog.

Photograph by Sandie Nicholson www.photosofyorkshire.com film was shown on the regular contributor to main BBC Look North Weather Watchers, and bulletin. taking Look North on a Sandie said: “I’m a little tour of our lovely

Holme Valley was yet another unique and thoroughly enjoyable Weather Watcher experience!

“It is always great to spread the word about how wonderful our countryside is, right on the doorstep of Huddersfield.”

Weather Watchers is a crowd-sourcing online community for sharing information and photos about the weather, which has grown to 170,000 members since its launch in 2015.

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Business is yet to submit a new planning application

By Danny Richardson THE Carding Shed hasn’t yet submitted a new planning application for its proposed move to Washpit Mills – The Review understands.

We reported last month how the plan to redevelop the former Westwood Yarns site into a 23-bedhotel, eight houses, 16 apartments, a spa, restaurant, offices and workshops to Holmfirth as well as provide a new home to The Carding Shed had hit a major stumbling block after planning permission was denied by a government official.

The planning inspectorate rejected the

planning application for a number of reasons – most notably that a conversion of the site would “fail to preserve the special historic interest of the Grade II listed building.”

The Carding Shed had started preparing for a move to Washpit Mills when the decision was announced, however Kirklees Council said that the business didn’t have the correct planning permission in place to legally convert the site into its new premises – despite the Hepworth company claiming otherwise in a recent newsletter.

In June, it was granted a certificate of lawfulness

to keep the building’s use as storage and industrial – meaning the classic car facet of the company, IK Classic Cars, could move to the site.

However, its Oil Can Cafe, High Society clothing store, arts, crafts and gifts shop The Hepworth Emporium and men’s vintage clothing and memorabilia collection The Retro Shed will not be able to run out of Washpit Mills unless the owners are granted change of use of the building.

A Kirklees Council spokesperson said: “The owners of the Carding Shed have been advised that they will need to apply

for change of use to enable them to run their proposed business, as the current approved use is for storage and industrial only. Once received the application will be dealt with in the normal timeframes.”

Despite announcing on its Facebook page that it would be staying at its current site at Dobroyd Mills until at least early December, The Review understands that the business has not yet submitted a new planning permission or applied for a change of use – meaning any potential move could be months away.

The Carding Shed was unavailable for comment.

NatWest to close its Penistone branch NATWEST is to close its Penistone branch as part of 197 branch closures across the country.

Following the shut downs, 680 jobs are set to be lost across the country.

Parent group Royal Bank of Scotland said in a statement: “We expect these branch closures

to result in around 680 redundancies.

“We realise this is difficult news for our colleagues and we are doing everything we can to support those affected.

“We will ensure compulsory redundancies are kept to an absolute minimum.”

An RBS spokesman said the decision came because a growing number of customers are now using online banking rather than high street branches.

He said: “More and more of our customers are choosing to do their everyday banking online or on mobile.

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“Over five million customers now use our mobile banking app and one in five only bank with us digitally.”

Hepworth brass band has joined forces with Yorkshire folk singer Roger Davies to release a CD in aid of the Christmas appeal for local charity Simon on the Streets. The recording features Roger and the band on the title track ‘Christmas on King Street’, while the band also plays a new arrangement of classic carol Away in a Manger. Simon on the Streets is an independent charity which supports the homeless in West Yorkshire, focussing on Huddersfield, Leeds, and Bradford. CDs are available from the band, www.rogerdaviesmusic.com and Simon on the Streets.

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‘Pet Shop Boys’ switch on Honley’s Christmas lights

By Danny Richardson

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HONLEY’S very own ‘Pet Shop Boys’ turned on the village’s Christmas lights as it lit up ahead of the festive season.

Twins James and Edward Broadbent, of Honley DIY and Pet Supplies, performed the switch-on when villagers also enjoyed live entertainment, festive food and drink and a procession.

The annul event – that took place on November 18 – was another huge success.

Crowds were entertained with live music, festive food and drink and the ever-popular traditional

brass band procession that accompanied Santa’s sleigh through the village.

It was led by the Yorkshire Traction Honley Band and featured Santa and his elves travelling in the Holme Valley Lions sleigh, ponies wearing reindeer antlers and Honley Samba Band.

It set off outside St Mary’s Church and proceeded along Church Street, Westgate and into Honley Park, where the switch-on took place.

The packed programme in Honley Park also included fairground rides and on stage entertainment from local groups and musicians.

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Nick opens club’s changing pavilion in son’s memory

By Olivia Taylor

NICK Thatcher officially opened Hepworth United FC’s state-of-the-art new changing pavilion thanks to a grant from the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund, which is delivered by the Football Foundation.

Nick opened the facility in memory of his late son – a former Hepworth United FC player.

The grant enabled Hepworth United FC to install a new changing pavilion.

The facility comprises: two changing rooms; two officials’ rooms; a clubroom; a kitchen and bar; spectator toilets and storage.

This will benefit the club’s 300 members, giving players and spectators a more comfortable experience.

Hepworth United FC currently has 17 teams and caters for players aged six and over. All of their players will have access to the new pavilion, as well as community users.

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a £340,019 grant from the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund.

Catherine Haigh David Brennan, club chairman, said: “It was a privilege to be able to ask Nick Thatcher to open our new clubhouse.

“Nick is maybe not widely known outside our club but within it he is a A HONLEY woman has launched a new type legend.

“Nick coached a junior of home care service which supports all ages and needs. team for over 10 years Catherine Haigh has been in the care until March 2011 when industry all her working life and is now using his son, Huw, suffered a her experience to bring a new innovative brain aneurysm during a service, The Care Collection, to the local game and lost his life. area.

“Nick set up a trust Working from her base in Honley, she can in Huw’s name and has since raised over £110,000 provide high quality caring staff for clients in for brain injured people. the Holme Valley, Saddleworth, Denby Dale “It would not have been area and across the whole of Kirklees and into Calderdale. possible for Hepworth Catherine aims to address the ‘social care United to build the new crisis’ and bring a new unique style of top facility without the grant class care to the area. of £340,019 from the She understands first hand the difficulties Premier League and The of finding good home care for loved ones.

FA Facilities Fund.

Catherine’s own grandfather has Mixed “This new facility Dementia and her father has Asperger’s will hugely increase Syndrome. She also has a teenage son who the overall footballing has Autism. experience for both our She said: “Through my own personal members and also the experience, I know that understanding and local community, and it navigating the health and social care system has secured the future can be frustrating, emotional and often a of our football club for laborious process. many years to come.”

“This has motivated me to do something about it. I have made it my mission to create a high quality, client focused, personalised approach to care delivery that I am proud of.’’

To find out more, take a look at the website www.thecarecollection.co.uk or ring the office on 01484 521712.

For more see the feature on page 13.

New home care service launched

Nick Thatcher cuts the ribbon to officially open the new pavilion at Hepworth United Football Club.

The club worked experience for all, co-ordinator in order to alongside the Sheffield and the club’s plans to ensure that opportunities and Hallamshire FA and strengthen its links with in the female game are the Football Foundation local schools, Hepworth available. to compile a five-year United FC expects to It is also hoped that a Football Development introduce eight new new women’s open age Plan, which is a vision teams. side will be established, of how sport will be This will include a in addition to their played on site with an new men’s open age existing team. The club emphasis on increasing side and a veterans’ worked in partnership participation. team. The club will also with the Sheffield and Thanks to the improved introduce a girls’ football Hallamshire FA to secure

Bin collections

THIS Christmas there will be no bin collections between December 25 and January 1 inclusive – but bins due to be collected during this week will be emptied the week after.

Full details of collections over the Christmas period and for 2018 can be found at www.kirklees.gov.uk/ bins where residents will also be able to download a printable calendar.

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What are SATs? SATs is an abbreviation of STANDARD ASSESSMENT TESTS. The assessments are carried out in Year 2 and in Year 6.

These provide performance indicators which are very important to schools, as they show how well they are doing.

Year 2 SATs are less formal and there is more emphasis on teacher evaluation.

They cover reading, writing, spelling, handwriting, phonics and maths.

Year 6 SATs assess reading (comprehension); Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar – also known as SPAG; Mathematics – an arithmetic paper and a reasoning paper.

The scores are scaled with a range from 80, the lowest possible scaled score, to 120, the highest possible score.

A score of 100 or more means that the child has met the expected standard.

A score of 99 or less means they haven’t reached the expected standard. In 2017 61 per cent of pupils met the new expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics.

Key Stage 2 test results are passed onto secondary schools who use them when setting for subjects such as English and maths and for pupil performance tracking .

How can I help my child with SATs? There are lots of great SATs preparation books that help children to prepare. Anything that is fun means that you will not have to deal with anxiety or stress.

Many parents enlist the help of a tutor, if their child is becoming anxious about the tests, which can provide the confidence they need to reduce the stress that these tests often cause.

Green light for new eaterie

FOODIES are in for a treat when a new Mediterranean eaterie opens in the Holme Valley.

Councillors have given the go ahead for the conversion of an abandoned former textile mill at Thongsbridge into a delicatessen, cookery school, restaurant and food shop. The former Woodlands Mill comprises of a twostorey stone built mill and separate dyehouse.

It was last used by a wood-turning business before being put up for sale back in 2015.

The business is the idea of former Mamas and Papas director and Delivita pizza oven boss, Olivia Robinson.

At Kirklees Council’s Strategic Planning Committee she revealed her Italian heritage and told councillors that the new facility would “reinvigorate family and friends to come back to the dinner table”.

She said the cookery school and Mediterranean themed foods available would inspire and educate a new food culture and ethos in the Holme Valley.

Along with producing and selling food such as pastas, ice cream and pizza dough, local schools will also be invited to take part in cookery sessions.

It’s thought the eaterie will create a pizza in just 90 seconds. 25 jobs will be created by the scheme with revamp work set to start next year.

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Charity calls for the public to volunteer

By Olivia Taylor

Holmfirth Junior Football Club has secured a £2,000 grant from the Tesco ‘Bags of Help’ funding programme to help develop its Fitness & Football sessions. Any juniors from aged 5+ wishing to participate in these activities please look at the Holmfirth Junior Football Club website or contact the club’s junior secretary Richard on 07889 901786.

Charity dinner raises £1,000 A LANGUAGE school based in Meltham is doing its bit to help a local children’s hospice.

The Modern Language School recently hosted a charity dinner at the Huntsman Inn in Holmfirth in aid of Huddersfield based Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.

Over 70 people attended the event, with raffle prizes being donated by a variety of businesses from across the Valley.

The Modern Language School raised £1,000 for the charity.

Partner of the school, Lynne Hill, said: “We would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped us raise a fantastic £1000 for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.

“Thank you to everyone who attended the dinner at The Huntsman Inn, bought raffle tickets and donated prizes. We could not have done this without your support.”

Water confidence from birth to childhood...

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A LOCAL group that aim to help region’s elderly are calling on the public to volunteer.

Friend to Friend is a small charity based in the Holme Valley dedicated to bringing elderly people together to take part in a variety which will mean they can interact with others.

Volunteer, John Lines, said: “Older people become isolated from the rest of society and slowly lose all contact with others.

“This can often have severe consequences and be a direct cause of depression and poor health.

“There are many reasons for this. One of the most common is the death of a spouse, others include friends dying, retirement from work, family moving away.

“Whatever the reason it is important that we do all we can to help reduce the incidence of loneliness.”

Friend to Friend give their service users the chance to get involved with a variety of projects and activities, from Zumba classes to investigating local history topics, or just getting

“It is particularly important at Christmas for those who are alone to have somewhere to go where they can spend time with others.” together for a meal and a chat.

John added: “We know there are many people out in the community who can benefit from the kind of things we do. Some may not know about us, or lack the confidence to come along and join in.

“We urge anyone who knows of someone who seems to be isolated and lonely to persuade them to contact Friend to Friend.

We also try to ensure that transport is not a barrier to their attendance.”

To achieve their aims Friend to Friend need the help of people who are happy to give of their time to organise activities, drive, cook and act as group leaders.

John said: “Inevitably, from time to time we lose volunteers. For example our leader in Netherton is

moving away to live nearer to her family.

“She has done a superb job at organising transport, refreshments, speakers etc.

We need to replace her in the near future either with a single individual or a small team.”

The team would be interested in hearing from anyone who can lend a hand over the festive period.

John added: “It is particularly important at Christmas for those who are alone to have somewhere to go where they can spend time with others.

“We would, therefore, like to ask you to take a moment to think about all those people who will be alone over the festive period and for the rest of the year.”

If you can help contact Val Hutchinson on: val. hutchinson@friendtofriend. org.uk / 01484 687773.

Start your children swimming early ...

IN 2003 Laura and George Molloy decided to set up Swimbabes after the birth of their son Joshua, who was born with a serious congenital heart defect.

Now in 2017 Swimbabes and Swimstars teach over 1,700 children a week to swim across Yorkshire, employ 20 staff and have a swim shop which stocks all your swimming needs.

Swimbabes believe that introducing children to water from an early age can avoid the traumatic experience that some older children suffer around water.

More importantly we believe that babies who learn key lifesaving skills from an early age, many of whom can swim as young as two-yearsold years, while not drown proof they have a much greater regard for water and are safer around it.

Our philosophy for any age of child is to ensure safety in the water and water confidence, encouraging families to fully utilise the benefits and enjoyment that they can have swimming together – whether on holiday or trips to the pool.

The ability to swim and be confident in the water will carry through to the rest of the child’s life.

There are many benefits to starting children swimming early, including: n Improved strength. n Developing water confidence. n Developing lifesaving skills. n Creating a special bond between parent and child. n Improved co-ordination. n Larger lung capacity and function. n Greater stamina. n Improved joint mobility. n Cardiovascular Exercise.

Swimbabes baby swimming lessons are designed for babies from four weeks old and ideally before 18 months.

All our teachers are STA and ASA trained and our in-house training covers birthlight techniques, which have a strong emphasis on the overall well-being of baby and parent.

Lessons cover a wide range of life saving skills and basic swimming skills which are incorporated in to song and play to make the lessons

more fun.

Swimstars are designed for children from two to 10 years old; classes have two fully qualified teachers, and no more than eight swimmers, so that there’s one teacher to every four children.

This means that each child has the opportunity to receive the support, attention and teaching they need to develop their skills.

The course itself has been developed alongside the STA International Swim Programme.

Whether you child has never been swimming before or had previous lessons, we are happy to introduce them to water or build on skills they may already have.

If you would like to know more about our lessons visit our website www. swimbabeslessons.co.uk or call the office on 01484 683570. Our next term starts wc January 22, 2018 and runs for 10 weeks.

Lessons at Inkerman House, Denby Dale or visit our website for more information on our other pool locations.

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Robert attends remembrance event for village

Before and after ... the previously overgrown courtyard at Meltham CE Primary School that has now become ‘The Thoughtyard’.

School’s courtyard transformed

By Olivia Taylor

STAFF and pupils from Meltham CE Primary School are celebrating the transformation of their previously overgrown courtyard.

Thanks to some school fundraising and a grant of £10,000 from Meltham Town Council the area has been turned into an exciting, stimulating space.

Jackie Oldham, school business manager, said: “Our school has

a courtyard area that was previously very overgrown and in urgent need of renovation.

“It was so rundown that it wasn’t either a safe or practical place to use.”

The school fundraising took the form of an ‘Everest Challenge’ when the whole school walked to the top of Royd Edge and received very generous sponsorships for their achievements.

Jackie added: “The courtyard is now a very different space to any

other area in school.

“The transformation has made the space a safe and exhilarating area for children to go.

“The children are all excited about this space, that has been created from their ideas.”

The courtyard is now created a space where children can be stimulated and also where they can take time to reflect.

An area that is inspirational and where senses can be challenged.

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The courtyard will be used for a wide range of activities and by a wide range of groups.

For example; small nurture groups taken out of class and whole class groups working together.

Jackie said: “Before and after school it can be accessed by ‘Schools Out’ club and after school it will also be available for extra-curricular activities and after school clubs led by external organisations.”

The transformed

space will make a huge difference to children’s mood and impact positively on their learning experiences and enjoyment of their time in school, now and for the years to come.

The space, now named ‘The Thoughtyard’ will be officially opened by The Meltham Mayor on December 19 when parents and other contributors will be invited to attend.

A HONLEY father whose son died while in action in Afghanistan represented the village at the Royal Albert Hall’s remembrance event on remembrance weekend.

Robert Livingstone’s son died while serving in the RAF Regiment back in 2008.

He was just 23.

Eager to give something back to the Royal British Legion, Robert agreed to take on the role of Standard Bearer for the Honley branch of the RBL, and was given the task of representing the village in London last month.

Robert said: “I cannot describe how emotional it was. I get a lump in my throat every time I watch the Remembrance service, but actually being there was something else.

“One of the anniversaries celebrated at the Festival this year is the 75th Anniversary of the RAF Regiment, the regiment in which my son served and lost his life in Afghanistan, and the very reason that I became a member of The Royal British Legion in the first place.”

After an emotional day representing Honley in London, Robert travelled home and was back on parade in Honley’s Remembrance service.

Held in St Mary’s Church, it was followed by a procession to the War Memorial at Honley Chapel, where the laying of wreaths took place followed by another procession down Church Street and through Honley village.

Robert added: “We are proud of our parade and attendance in Honley, with representation from the Lord Lieutenant, MP, Councillors, Police, Scouts and other local associations laying wreaths at our Remembrance Service.”

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Holmfirth Co-Op presents funds to River Holme Connections for the new duck feeding area (above). Healthy feeding for ducks will be on the agenda for 2018.

Photos by Andrew Whittaker.

Charity hopes to create a riverside ‘hub’ with artists RIVER Holme Connections is looking forward to another great year for rivers in our area with a host of ways to get involved.

With two major improvements to Sands Recreation Ground and the duck feeding area at Crown Bottom and generous funding from the Co-op Local Communities fund, the charity is calling for volunteers and supporters to join us for a second phase of improvements.

They hope to work with local artists and young people to create a riverside ‘hub’ to learn more about river wildlife and walking routes

along the river.

They will be asking volunteer ‘river stewards’ to come forward to help keep the new area cleaner and tidier and encourage visitors to feed the ducks on a healthy breadfree diet.

The group will be hosting a special riverside clean up and celebration at the duck feeding area on January 20 from 10am to 12noon and are inviting all comers to lend a hand or take a look at the work so far.

Last year saw volunteers, local businesses and landowners club

together to tackle the growing problem of invasive species on the riverbanks which pose a threat to wildlife and property values.

With generous funding from players of the Postcode Lottery to the tune of £20,000, hundreds of school children and volunteers got stuck in to ‘ Beat the Balsam’, a summer activity that calls for lots of willing hands.

The more costly and troublesome Japanese knotweed was tackled by experts using specialist equipment and training.

River Holme Connections is half

way to reaching its funding goal so that treatment can continue in the future, with donations from landowners, businesses and householders being welcomed.

The charity is entering its third year with a focus on moving further downstream and around the wider river catchment.

Kim Warren, project officer, said: “We have been thrilled by the support of partners and volunteers to get some really valuable work done over the past two years.

“Our ethos is that there is a huge range of skill and enthusiasm in the

area and if we all club together, we can make a lasting difference for our local rivers.

“We look forward to working more with the great local groups in Honley, Meltham, New Mill and Newsome and are hoping to offer midweek volunteering opportunities as well as our regular third Saturday mornings in each month.”

For more information about the great work of River Holme Connections and ways to get involved see www. riverholmeconnection.org

Good news for first time house buyers THERE was good news for local first time house buyers in the recent Budget as the Stamp Duty threshold was raised to £300,000.

Chancellor Philip Hammond announced in his Autumn Budget that Stamp Duty would be abolished immediately for first time buyers purchasing a home up to this price.

Experts calculate that this change would mean that 95 per cent of first time buyers would see stamp duty cut while 80 per cent would pay no stamp duty at all.

The changes take affect in England, Wales and Northern Ireland but not in Scotland which has its own independent system of land tax.

UK Stamp Duty was first introduced as long ago as 1694 to pay for the war with France. It was so successful that it remained in place and eventually became a permanent form of UK taxation.

Originally an official document had to be stamped to prove that the tax had been paid but today all records are updated electronically.

UK Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on property sales came into effect at the end of December 2003 and replaced the previous Stamp Duty system.

It is payable on all property purchases over a certain price and applies to houses, flats and other land and buildings.

Under the new regulations there is now no SDLT on properties under £300,000 for first time buyers and five per cent SDLT on properties costing between £300,000 and £500,000 (again, only for first time buyers).

The SDLT is levied at a staggered rate

which increases in accordance with the value of the property concerned.

Many commentators have expressed concern that although the new regulations for first time buyers will be a welcome relief for many, those first timers buying properties in the South of England will not feel the benefits as much because of higher property prices.

According to The Halifax, the deposit needed for a property is still far in excess of any SDLT that has to be paid with the average deposit across the UK being over £32,000 while the average SDLT is £1,654.

If you’re a first time buyer looking for a property, remember that local solicitors Bailey Smailes are always on hand to offer expert help and guidance.

Conveyancing experts can guide first time buyers through all the processes and help take away the stress of buying a first home.

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Parliamentary Corner with Thelma Walker MP

School represents best of our communities ...

IT has been a fantastic few weeks in the constituency and I have once again been hugely impressed by the work going on in our local communities.

A highlight for me was visiting Holme J&I School back in November. For me, the school represented the best of our communities – with only 35 pupils, there was a fantastic family atmosphere, and it reminded me how lucky we are to live in such a community spirited part of the world.

The children’s questions were brilliant and I am sure we will see some of them in Parliament one day!

Our area is really getting into the festive spirit now, and I had a great time at Honley Christmas lights switch on.

A huge well done to Honley Business Association for organising the event.

I have been involved in the campaign to save HRI ever since it started - first as a resident, and since June as your MP – so it was great to be able to join “Hands Around HRI” on December 2.

It was incredible to see so many residents of the Colne & Holme Valleys joining together to show how important our hospital is to us. I was honoured

Thelma Walker to be able to address the crowd, and to read a message from the Shadow Health Secretary reiterating Labour’s commitment to halt all proposed hospital closures.

As I said in my speech, everyone has a right to decent healthcare.

Some of the areas in the Holme Valley are those which will be particularly hard hit by moving our A&E to Calderdale, and a postcode lottery for emergency care is unacceptable.

Linked to the issue of good healthcare is the issue of social care. Our elderly population deserve to be treated well in old age, after spending their lives contributing to society – yet they face serious challenges.

I have spoken in Parliament about the issue of loneliness in our communities, and how it

can be most severe in rural and isolated areas.

I was shocked, therefore, that the Chancellor did not mention social care in his budget at all.

Everywhere in the country is struggling to manage the challenges of an ageing population – so to have no commitment from the government is deeply worrying.

On a more positive note, my campaign to remove VAT from community defibrillators has been recognised nationally, and I was awarded “Campaigner of the Week” in Parliament’s magazine for the second time.

I have continued to campaign on this issue with support from local people, and I hope that the government will soon recognise the importance of this life-saving equipment – particularly in areas which are not near a hospital.

As we approach Christmas, I am looking forward to spending time in the constituency and with family while Parliament is in recess.

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and as always, please do get in touch using the contact details below if you require any help or support.

Phone 01484 843068, email thelma.walker.mp@parliament. uk or tweet @Thelma_WalkerMP

New style of care available A NEW pioneering style of home care is now available in the Holme Valley and beyond.

The Care Collection, based in Honley, offers care for all ages and all needs. It support the elderly, younger adults, children and teenagers indeed anyone who needs care or companionship for a whole range of physical and sensory impairments, mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

The new unique service, which has compassion, time and quality at its heart, has been launched by Catherine Haigh, a local woman with years of experience in the care industry.

As well as offering complex and bespoke individual care packages, The Care Collection offers an holistic approach to each person’s care needs.

It looks at all aspects of an individual’s life from age, personality and interests to a person’s background, health needs and mobility.

Catherine said: “I am proud to introduce The Care Collection to the local area.

This is a unique carefully crafted collection of home care services accessible to all.’’

Traditionally the care industry works on a strict time slot basis for elderly people who need extra help in their homes as they age.

This new service goes much further and offers

a minimum of an hour’s care, support for families, companionship and help with domestic support, maintenance of dignity, regular outings and help with daily living skills.

It aims to help elderly people stay in control of their health and well being from the comfort of their own homes with the necessary support.

For younger adults, The Care Collection specialises in complex care for those affected by both physical and mental issues and disabilities and helps them to develop living skills and run their own home, find employment and be part of their local community.

Some families need help with children and adolescents who may be affected by physical and sensory impairments and learning disabilities.

Comprehensive and creative care plans can be put together to improve a child’s quality of life so he or

she can remain happy and stimulated in their family home.

All services from The Care Collection are available on a permanent or respite basis.

Care can be tailored from one hour home visits to 24/7 live-in care and is available 365 days of the year.

To help deliver this high class care, Catherine is always looking for experienced staff who must share her values and be willing to go the extra mile to help their client.

If you feel this would be the right career for you, then contact Catherine at 01484 521712 or email: office@ thecarecollection.co.uk Likewise if you need help with a family member, whatever age, then get in touch with The Care Collection on the same phone number and email address. The service is available across Kirklees, Calderdale and is moving into Saddleworth and towards the Wakefield area.

Mum sets herself different meal every day challenge A MELTHAM mum is doing her best to introduce her children to new foods, cooking a different meal every day for the whole year.

Beverley Haigh came up with the idea of cooking a different meal every day through out the whole of 2017 last December.

She said: “At first I said I was going to do it as a New Year’s resolution, so I thought if I do a blog and document what I’m doing there’s more chance of me doing it every day.”

Beverley’s family is made up of daughters Cinnamon, aged 13 and Mathilde, eight, sons Lucas, nine, and Jude, one, and partner Paul, and they’ve all done their best to

get on board with Beverley’s New Year’s resolution.

She said: “I’m not expecting that the children will like every dish, as long as they try, that’s all I ask.

“Some things definitely go down better than others I once made an aubergine pizza and I thought it looked lovely with the pasata and mozzarella but it didn’t go down well at all.”

Since Beverley started her 365 different meals per year challenge her youngest daughter Mathilde has become less fussy, enjoying foods like quinoa-coated tofu nuggets, cheese empandas and vegetable and lentil stew.

Beverley added: “At

the beginning of the year Mathilda was very fussy about trying new things, and don’t get me wrong it can still be a battle but at least she’s trying.

“It’s definitely given my children more of an interest in cooking. Especially the girls, they love to help me.”

Beverley is hoping to continue exploring new foods with her children, taking part in the annual Vegan challenge in January.

She said: “I started on the first of January and I am planning on keeping it up until the New Year. I might even try Veganuary in January, but I’m not sure if the children will join me on that.”

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Lifestyle essentials for all the family now available at Outdoor Mania WHATEVER your lifestyle, there’s plenty to keep you warm and dry at Holmfirth’s Outdoor Mania on Dunford Road.

Open seven days a week including Saturdays 10am to 5pm and Sundays 10am to 4pm with ample parking on their door step, Outdoor Mania is here to get you ready for whatever life – or the weather – has to offer.

Under new ownership at the 16th Century Underbank Mill building (formerly CragRats) new ranges have been introduced, ideal for all year-round living.

With four floors dedicated to offering the essentials for outdoor adventures, there’s never been a better time to discover Outdoor Mania.

Since taking over in May, the focus has been to connect with the local community and give a warm welcome to all customers.

The team believe that many people in and around Holme Valley don’t know Outdoor Mania is there or think they

just sell outdoor clothing for extreme activities.

The answer to that is: yes they do cater for those wanting tough, top class outdoor wear but also for families looking for school

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coats, warm winter coats for walking the dog or watching the football!

Many of the warm jackets are colourful and just as fashionable as you would find on the high street.

As well as outdoor clothing and accessories you’ll also find a range of kits for scouts, cubs and beavers.

Currently in Ski Season, the store has an extensive range of ski Jackets, trousers, base layers and accessories.

If you’re planning a ski trip in the New Year, Outdoor Mania is the place to go, with packages as little as £99 for a kids set and a vibrant range of brands such as Helly Hansen, Salomon and North Face.

Outdoor Mania is introducing new brands

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all the time – the current line-up includes Joules, Merrell, Scarpa, Mountain Equipment, Berghaus, Sprayway, Vango, Outwell, Dare 2b, Trespass and North Face.

“We always want to hear from our customers which brands they like to see in store and encourage our customer to connect with us via our Facebook page to keep to date with changes and exciting offers’’ say the new owners.

Some great offers are available right now – remember to check out the top floor sales area when you visit – and store manager Scott and his team are always on hand to give help and advice when needed; trained by suppliers they can offer advice and

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Together, the Outdoor Mania team’s mission is to bring a great range of high quality products at competitive prices to your doorstep, all wrapped up in a caring customer experience.

In early Spring, Outdoor Mania will take delivery on new camping stock ready for the months ahead so if you’re planning a camping or caravanning holiday, come and take a look at the range of tents and accessories available from March onwards.

Dog friendly too, they welcome you to visit with the full family!

The store will be closed for Christmas and Boxing Day giving the team time to rest before a mid season sale starts on December 27.

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Youth club thrives as cuts lead to a rise in attendees

By Olivia Taylor

YOUNG people are doing their bit to keep their youth club thriving, after recent cuts has seen the number of attendees rise.

Cafe 100 is now the only youth club in Holmfirth, after Pheonix Youth Club was The new artwork by Tom Gamble at Honley railway station.

Photo credit: Sandie Nicholson. closed due to local budget cuts.

The initiative is located on Towngate and is a project that was created by local young people for young people.

“The youth club as a charity has been going for said: “Honley is such a by artist Tom Gamble, HONLEY railway station has about 14 years. We’re located lovely village and we want who was inspired by been given a facelift after in Holmfirth, and another everyone who visits to see photographs taken by local having a unique piece of youth club in Holmfirth was that right from the first Honley photographer Sandie artwork installed. shut down recently, so the moment they arrive here.

Nicholson, and so decided The ‘Friends of Honley’ number of young people we “We are delighted with to create a montage of the group approached the have coming to Cafe 100 artist Tom Gamble’s Holme Valley.

Penistone Line Partnership is quite high,” Cheryl Hey, montage, which has given The resulting large scale earlier this year with the idea project leader, said. the station a real face lift, design is now displayed in of brightening up the station “The organisation is and would like to thank panelling at the entrance to by commissioning a piece not-for-profit and run by Tom, Sandie, Russell and the volunteers. The young people the station. of artwork to incorporate Penistone Line Partnership Sylvia Sellen, some of the Holme Valley’s that come here are coming for their work and support in for free, and I’m the only spokesperson for the distinctive features. making this happen.”

Friends of Honley group, The artwork was created paid worker.”

Facelift for railway station after unique artwork is installed

income families meaning sometimes the cafe provides them with an evening meal.

Cheryl said: “Some of the young people that come to our youth club don’t have any other meals apart from their school dinner, we provide them with a meal.

“People think Holmfirth is a wealthy place but these children are coming from the estates where there’s not a lot of money. The thing that comes hand in hand with that is criminal behaviour.”

The team from Cafe 100 are calling on generous locals to donate a variety of Christmas decorations for the grotto.

If you have: elf costumes, gift wrapping, lights, decorations, tinsel, small gifts for the children, empty cardboard boxes, snow felt, cotton wool, reindeer food, santa sack, envelopes and a Christmas post box contact Cheryl on: 07961589498.

If you’d like to donate visit www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/cheryl-hey-1

The young people that utilise the services that Cafe 100 offer want to give something back to the youth club by raising money.

Cheryl added: “This year the young people wanted to do a Santa’s Grotto. All the funds that are raised will go straight back into the youth club. They all came in the other day and every single person was working, they were putting Christmas trees up.”

The facility provides local youngsters with the tools they need to better themselves and their behaviour.

Cheryl added: “We’re providing them with skills to do the right thing, we teach people that they can go to college and they can go to university, they are capable.

“Just having one conversation with someone can change everything, it can turn that persons life around.”

Some of the clubs attendees come from low

Work to tackle Japanese knotweed begins WORK has begun to tackle the problem of Japanese knotweed on Meltham Dike.

The dike, which runs off the hills into the village before running parallel with Huddersfield Road and Meltham Greenway down to Meltham Mills and beyond, has some very dense patches of the invasive weed.

and can lead to an increased risk of flooding.

The River Holme from Holmbridge to Huddersfield has also undergone treatment recently.

Japanese knotweed is a very fast growing species with a large root system which can extend in all directions.

Local charity River Holme Connections has teamed up with experts from the River Stewardship Company to tackle the problem.

With the support of Meltham Town Council, local businesses and landowners, they are hoping to control the weed which can damage buildings, wildlife habitats

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PREPARE YOUR CAR FOR WINTER

Get your car Winter ready

By Susan Hampshire WITH the weather likely to be at its worst in the coming weeks, now is a great time to get your car checked in time for winter motoring.

At this time of year, it’s important to make sure your car battery is in good condition to enable it to cope with the worst that winter can throw at it.

The last thing you want on a cold frosty morning is for your battery to die, leaving you stranded without your car to get to work or visit friends and family over Christmas.

Likewise it’s sensible to have your tyres checked to make sure the treads are still well within the legal limit and ensure your vehicle has a good grip in ice and snowy conditions.

There are steps you can take yourself to keep your car fully roadworthy – keep tyres pumped up to the correct pressure and make sure you have plenty of screen wash in your car to keep your windows clear and free of frost before you set off.

Also check you have the right amount of anti-freeze in your car’s water system to guard against freezing up.

It’s always worth asking your local garage to give your car a quick onceover at this time of year to spot any potential winter motoring problems

before they arise.

Garages are always glad to help their customers and keep them on the road through the worst of winter conditions.

Book yourself an appointment now to get your tyres, battery and antifreeze checked as it’s always better to be prepared, particularly if you’ve got any long distances to travel over Christmas and New Year.

MUSLIN HALL GARAGE You know that you and your vehicle are in good hands when you trust the long established Muslin Hall Garage on New Mill Road, Holmfirth to look after your motoring needs.

Established 40 years in the Holme Valley, the garage is always happy to give your car a winter check and ensure your tyres, battery and brakes are in good condition to cope with any snow or icy conditions.

Experienced mechanics will also check your car has the right amount of anti-freeze to guard against the worst temperatures that the Winter months have to offer.

The garage, which is also an MOT testing station, offers vehicle servicing, mechanical repairs, brake checks and replacements, air conditioning checks, tyres and exhausts and vehicle diagnostics.

Muslin Hall Garage is part of a nationwide buying group AutoCare

which runs competitions for its members and has recently won the top prize of a brand new courtesy car.

This means it can now offer a courtesy car facility to its valued customers.

The garage is open six days a week including Saturday mornings until 12noon.

CHARLIE’S TYRE SHOP A reminder to check your car tyres ready for Winter motoring has come from Charlie’s Tyre Shop, the Holme Valley’s tyre specialist.

With a shop at Cross Roads, New Mill Road, Honley and also Meltham Tyre & Exhaust Centre in nearby Meltham, the business has new winter tyres arriving daily.

The team at Charlie’s Tyres would always advise motorists to avoid using replacement part-worn tyres and stick instead to new tyres.

A recent survey from a leading UK tyre manufacturer has spoken of the dangers of choosing part-worn tyres, saying it is impossible to know the tyre’s history and internal condition.

Charlie’s Tyres has been established over 25 years in the Holme Valley and as well as tyres, offers great prices and service on car batteries, exhausts, brakes, engine diagnostics and much more. It also offers vehicle servicing and MOTs.

Parkside Garage staff are always happy to check your vehicle over

AT THIS time of year, it’s important to make sure your car is in tip-top condition for the Winter months ahead.

Weeks of frost, ice and snow can make life very difficult for you and your vehicle so it’s always worth getting your car checked to make sure it is on top form to tackle the worst of the Winter weather.

Staff at Huddersfield’s Parkside Garage are always happy to check your vehicle over and ensure it is in good condition to face any Winter motoring issues. Free winter checks are currently available for all Jaguar and Land Rover models.

Although Parkside Garage does specialise in servicing, repairs and parts for luxury car models, it also welcomes all customers and all makes

of vehicle for servicing, repairs and MOTs. A new on-line appointment form allows busy customers to easily find their preferred date and time to book their vehicle in for any necessary work.

Once the on-line form is received, the team at Parkside Garage will make contact to let you know a realistic time scale for the work required.

Parkside Garage has recently launched a new website which aims to improve the Parkside experience for all its valued customers and highlight the expertise that this local Huddersfield garage has to offer.

You can read all about the services offered by the garage and see what makes

Parkside the garage of choice for motorists across the area.

The garage’s ethos is simple: to provide customers with honest advice, transparent quotations, quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.

It has state-of-the-art diagnostics equipment and a fully equipped workshop to provide the best servicing, repairs and MOTs at sensible prices.

Together the highly skilled mechanics have a wealth of experience in all parts of the industry and a knowledge of all kinds of vehicles.

Trust Parkside Garage to keep you and your vehicle on the road this Winter – whatever the British weather decides to throw at us.

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Ladies only workshop benefits two charities

By Christina Eccles

The event at The Lifestyle Studios in Scissett raised £400 that was split between CoppaFeel and Wellbeing of Women.

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AN independent gym in West Yorkshire has held a successful ladies only workshop; splitting the ticket proceeds between femalefocused charities CoppaFeel and Wellbeing of Women.

The half-day event, held at The Lifestyle Studios in Scissett and attended by both members and non members, was organised by gym owner Claire O’Meara who wanted to highlight the importance to women of looking after their health.

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Claire explained: “The main aim of the event was to raise awareness of the two chosen charities, ditch the taboo around women’s wellbeing and get people openly talking about gynaecological problems, learning how to check their breasts and other signs and symptoms to look out for.

“I chose the charities because of my passion for women’s wellbeing and also the fact that a few of our ladies have been through breast cancer, had fertility issues and many are now going through peri menopause, so as our hormones change we need to know how we can best assist ourselves to make it easier.”

Attendees were also able to enjoy a practical workshop based around weight lifting techniques and a pop up shop by award winning athletic wear brand ZaaZee. Claire added: “The morning was a great success, raising £400 split between the two charities.

“The touching story from ‘Boobette’ Tracie on her own personal journey with cancer and the signs and symptoms to look out for is one I know many women will have taken away with them.

“On the 15th of each month, a reminder will go out to all ladies from the workshop and on our Facebook page as a reminder to check those boobs.”

Council advises residents how to stay warm KIRKLEES council is advising residents how they can stay warm this winer.

Sitting or sleeping in a cold room can increase the risk of heart attacks, stroke, breathing problems and bad chests.

As temperatures fall, follow the council’s top tips to reduce your risk and stay warm this winter.

Although some of them may seem fairly obvious, they can be shared with older, more vulnerable family and friends to help them too.

1. Have plenty of hot drinks such as coffee, tea and hot water. You could keep a flask with a hot drink in it by your bed in case you feel cold at night.

2. Wear a few layers of thin clothing rather than one thick layer. Clothes made of wool, cotton or fleecy synthetic fibres are the warmest.

3. Keep moving to boost your circulation- you could avoid sitting for long periods of time by spacing out chores through the day, to alternate between rest and activity.

4. Close your curtains to keep heat in and look for gaps in doors and windows to block draughts and move furniture away from the radiators.

5. If you’re not very mobile, are 65 or over, or have a health condition, such as heart or lung disease, heat your home to at least 18C (65F).

If you’re worried about the cost of heating your home, you may be able to claim financial and practical health help.

Grants available include the Winter Fuel Payment and the Cold Weather Payment.

The Energy Saving Trust has advice on how to reduce your heating bills and make your home more energy efficient.

You can find out more on their website or by calling 0300 123 1234 (9am-8pm MondayFriday) Check on your neighbours and relatives to make sure that they are safe and well, are warm enough (especially at night) and have stocks of food and medicine so that they don’t have to go out in harsh winter conditions.

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ALL ABOUT

Christmas

Region’s businesses have all you need this festive period

By Susan Hampshire

CHRISTMAS is notoriously a busy time for all of us.

There are gifts to buy, food shopping to do and most of us usually manage to organise a few Christmas outings in the weeks leading up to the big day. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, work colleagues or family, you’re sure to have a few dates ringed in your diary.

The Holme Valley and local area is rich in small independent businesses which are ideal at this time of year for all your Christmas needs. Don’t bother going out of town when you can get everything you need right on the doorstep.

There are all types of gifts on sale in the local area from chocolates to handbags, gift vouchers to relaxing treatments to ease the stresses and strains of everyday life.

If you’re planning to meet up with friends in the days before Christmas, why not enjoy a special lunch or festive afternoon tea to get you in the mood for the festivities.

A lot of eating places will also have their normal menus running alongside their festive specials, so there will be plenty of alternatives if you want to leave turkey and all the trimmings until Christmas

Day itself.

For last minute gift ideas and a festive outing, look at what is available in local towns and villages.

BOWEN THERAPY Christmas is an exciting and busy time for most of us; however, for some it can be very stressful, whether it’s due to children being on holiday, over excitable and demanding; juggling family commitments; managing all the preparations; or just trying to meet everyone’s expectations.

If you can find a spare hour before the Day, with everything that’s going on, then why not treat yourself to a relaxing Bowen treatment to help alleviate the stresses and strains.

If not, then book one in January and give yourself something to look forward to. You deserve it!

Or, if you know someone who would benefit from a relaxing treatment to de-stress them, why not give them a Bowen Experience?

Contact Lorna for details of gift vouchers.

Lorna MacLean is a skilled therapist in the Bowen Technique, a very gentle, subtle and relaxing handson therapy that invokes the body’s natural ability to heal and rebalance. Her main base is in Honley where her bespoke treatment room offers a safe, quiet

and relaxing environment which enhances the overall Bowen experience. To find out more about how Bowen Therapy could help you, get in touch with Lorna on 07977 470812 or via email to lorna@bowentime.co.uk

THE CHOCOLATE BOX If you’re looking for last minute Christmas gifts, The Chocolate Box in Holmfirth is a treasure trove of sweet treats and much more.

Situated in a small courtyard off Hollowgate, the family-run business specialises in both English and Continental chocolates which are ideal as gifts this Christmas.

The extensive range of luxury chocolates also includes favourites from Lindt along with retro, sugar free, gluten free and even vegan confectionery.

If you’re looking for a unique gift, remember that The Chocolate Box also has a showroom full of worldfamous Steiff teddy bears and other soft toys.

The Steiff showroom now includes the Soft and Cuddly range with prices starting from £15.

So whether you’re looking for a luxury chocolate gift for a loved one or a really unique present to give this Christmas, remember that The Chocolate Box is the perfect place to shop.

If you’re pressed for time,

The Chocolate Box is now on-line so you can order 24 hours a day. at www. chocolateandbears.com Whatever you choose from The Chocolate Box, you’re sure to be a big hit when presents are opened on Christmas morning.

ORLANDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT For a great pre-Christmas meal out, why not book a table at the very popular Orlando’s Italian Restaurant at Grange Moor.

Although the restaurant is fully booked for both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, there are plenty of tables available on the days leading up to Christmas.

Always popular is the Thursday night Tapas menu, which offers great value with seven tapas dishes for just £17.95. This is the perfect menu for those who like to enjoy a variety of tastes and is a world away from the traditional seasonal dishes served at this time of year.

Orlando, who runs the restaurant with his wife Carolina, prides himself on serving authentic food all cooked in a classic Italian style.

He says the Thursday night Tapas menu is very popular and offers one of the best tapas menus in the

area. The restaurant, which has a large car park, air conditioning and disabled access, is open Wednesday to Friday evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday.

The well established restaurant offers choices from the a la carte menu, both classic and contemporary, pizza and pasta dishes and blackboard specials.

Book yourself a table this December.

THE SHOE BOX Don’t be stuck for a gift idea this Christmas – take a look at The Shoe Box in Skelmanthorpe for some festive gift solutions.

Browse the range of winter boots, shoes and handbags and if you’re still not sure, why not opt for a gift voucher, available for any amount.

All the winter boots are now in stock and include both long and ankle designs in a range of colours and styles.

Party shoes and matching handbags make a great gift or why not treat yourself if you’ve a few Christmas events on your 2017 calendar.

The long established Shoe Box now offers a dry cleaning service for its customers. Items can be dropped off for cleaning on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

and includes a quick turn-round service.

PHILOMENA FOGGS Philomena Foggs is fast becoming a firm favourite for Holmfirth café goers serving local, freshly prepared food based at Albion Mills on Miry Lane in Thongsbridge.

Chefs and waiting staff have been employed from the local area, including Head Chef Nick Goodfellow, who previously ran Nick’s Kitchen.

Items on the menu include traditional fare such as ploughman’s lunch and afternoon tea as well as a range of unique dishes and drinks including ‘wizard’s butter beer’ and dishes such as Slow Braised Spiced Lamb with Chickpea and Spinach, which is part of the low calorie ‘slimmer’s menu’.

Our Festive menu is currently running alongside our standard menu and is available up until Christmas and includes a traditional favourite turkey roast with all the trimmings and warm almond and mince tart with brandy custard.

To see our menus visit www. philomeafoggs.co.uk or Facebook page www.facebook.com/ philomenafoggs

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Eat, drink and be merry

By Susan Hampshire EAT, drink and be merry... says the old adage for Christmas time.

First of all though, there’s all the food shopping to be done in the run-up to the festive season.

Whether you’re looking for top quality meat and

poultry, fresh fish, bread or sweet treats, there’s plenty to be had in the Holme Valley and beyond.

Local butchers and fishmongers always go the extra mile at this time of year to ensure their valued customers have the best possible meats, fish and poultry for their Christmas

table.

Orders are now being taken ready for collection in the days before Christmas.

If you’re searching for delicious seasonal puddings and cakes, these can also be ordered ready for the big day.

So whatever menu

you’re planning for Christmas Day itself or for a festive buffet, you can rest assured that local specialists will have whatever you require.

So make your shopping list, get your orders in now so you can wow your Christmas guests with your festive catering.

Atkinsons Butchers has all your fresh Christmas fayre LOOK no further than Atkinsons Butchers of New Mill this Christmas for all your festive fayre Paul and his team of skilled butchers are only too happy to advise you to make the festive period a special occasion with a wide range of goods on offer from the traditional local reared turkey or crown, free range goose or duck or try something different with a roast of fresh lean and tasty Scottish venison sourced from the west coast of Scotland.

Why not give game a go with pheasant, partridge, mallard or wild boar? Help and advise is always on hand including free game meat recipe books to guide you.

A must at Christmas is a traditional hand made pie with flavours including pork stand pies or pork apple and stuffing, pork and Yorkshire blue cheese and the ever popular game pie. Order now from the Holme Valley’s oldest established butchers.

All meat and poultry is sourced in and around the Holme Valley to maintain full

traceability and quality.

If its something Continental you’re looking for, there’s a wide range of cheeses and deli from around Europe and the British Isles.

New this year is Mince Pie Wensleydale cheese.

Whatever your needs are this festive period, we are open until midday Christmas Eve or ask about your requirements for the New Year.

Paul and his team are only too happy to give you old style service with a smile.

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OLD BRIDGE BAKERY All I want for Christmas... is a taste of some delicious festive food from Holmfirth’s Old Bridge Bakery.

Owner Greg Christofi and his team at this popular town centre shop will be preparing a wide range of seasonal treats to enjoy this Christmas including festive slices, Russian slices, mince pies, stollen, Dundee cake, Mediterranean Christmas cake and much more.

Orders are now being taken for Christmas sweet treats and for the range of artisan breads that the Old Bridge Bakery is renowned for.

Brochures are now available in the shop so you can see the full range.

All orders can be collected on Saturday December 23 and on Christmas Eve when the shop will be open as normal.

If you’re in Holmfirth in the runup to Christmas, perhaps doing a spot of festive shopping, call in at the Old Bridge Bakery and pick up a delicious freshly made sandwich or a speciality loaf of bread.

In the New Year the Old Bridge Bakery will celebrate its 25th anniversary in February.

DAVID GAWTHORPE BUTCHERS David Gawthorpe Butchers is a traditional family-run shop in Denby Dale, ready to take your orders for fresh, locally sourced Christmas turkeys, lamb, pork, chicken and game.

Beef is reared on the shop’s own

farm and is hung for a minimum of 21 days.

There is also a superb selection of home made pork pies available for Christmas, perfect for a festive buffet.

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

You can find David Gawthorpe Butchers in Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, open six days a week including Saturday morning.

To order, ring 01484 863634 or call in.

BLACKER HALL FARM SHOP Blacker Hall Farm’s Christmas Gift Hall is now open until the New Year, flying the flag for fantastic Yorkshire food and gifts this Christmas.

Call in to enjoy Blacker Hall’s flavours of Christmas, with lots to taste and plenty of inspiration for all your festive dining occasions.

Helping you to celebrate the festive season, Blacker Hall Farm is running an Advent Calendar of one-

off promotions each day until the 24th December.

Visit their website at www/ blackerhall.com to find out more.

Try award-winning food…

Blacker Hall prepare and produce 80 per cent of their food, and their expert chefs and bakers have created new festive dishes for you to enjoy this Christmas.

Available to sample and buy, their range includes oven-ready dishes, prepared seasonal sides, irresistible desserts and a fantastic range of artisan cheeses.

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Taste a range of award-winning produce that’s perfect for a buffet sharing table, including pork pies, sausage rolls, quiches, new Ham Hock Terrines and freshly prepared salads and cooked meats.

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Make your own hamper for the foodie in your life.

Make sure you enjoy a great tasting Yorkshire Christmas with Blacker Hall Farm

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Antiques with Gary Don

Gary Don Auctioneers are a Leeds based Auction House established in 1929. Gary does a regular phone in with BBC Radio Leeds and has appeared on Flog It, Posh Pawnbrokers and The Antiques Road Trip. We offer a free valuation service so please send in your photos and questions to Gary at news@holmevalleyreview.co.uk Dear Gary, We have some Disney fairy lights that I remember having as a child on our family Christmas tree.

We would never sell them but wondered if they were valuable?

Thanks, Sue and John Dear Sue and John These are well-known Christmas lights with all the well-known characters from the 1950’s and the last set we had in the auction sold for £100.

Dear Gary I have an ANTIQUE TEDDY BEAR that has been in our family for a long time.

Is he worth anything?

Steve Dear Steve What a wonderful lovable teddy bear to own.

Unlike dolls, teddies are still quite collectable and one like yours should sell in excess of £100 subject to its condition.

Dear Gary, I recently cleared my aunt’s house and amongst the dolls she collected, we found this.

I wondered if you could tell me who it is?

Thanks, Ellen Dear Ellen, Although not recognisable today, this is actually an early “Mickey Mouse” Soft Doll, made in the early 1930’s.

It is quite rare and I can only find one example selling recently in France for 1000 euros. Quite a find for you!

Dear Gary My grandfather used to have this automated Father Christmas display in his shop.

We recently discovered it in the back of his garage. Is it worth anything?

Mrs Harris Dear Mrs Harris What a wonderful display to have for this time of year.

It probably dates from the 1920’s. I have seen similar ones sell between £250 and £300.

You should definitely enjoy it at this time of year.

Answer to last month’s question – The sword sold for £10,500.

Every year we produce an antique quiz for all our collectors Answers next edition Our Yearly Antique Quiz Antiques Quiz 1. Which brothers were known for grotesque pottery?

2. Which manufacturer put a button in a teddy bear’s ear?

3. Who decorated Bizarre pottery?

4. Which famous furniture maker was born in Otley?

5. How many china or pottery makers can you name that

begin their name with ‘Royal’.

6. Which company produced porcelain with a red anchor mark?

7. Which famous lady silversmith produced silver in the 18th century?

8. Which famous patriot in The American Revolution was a silversmith by trade?

9. Who is the most famous silversmith born in Sheffield?

10. What is a stand with vertical compartments to hold sheet music known as?

11. What is a Cassone and what was it used for?

12. What is the Oriental design popular during late 17th Century Rococo and Regency periods known as?

Motifs used included pagodas, fretwork, Chinese-style finials, mandarins, coolies, birds, landscapes and rivers.

13. What is a chest of drawers with a sloping desk on top and dummy drawers on one side known as?

14. What is the name for applied bronze furniture mounts?

15. What is the term for the use of semi -precious stones used to decorate items, perfected in Italy in the 16th Century?

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Shuffling the cattle around due to the winter weather

Annual Artweek raises £39,000 for Macmillan

By Olivia Taylor

HOLMFIRTH Artweek and Macmillan Cancer Support are celebrating another fantastic year of collaboration, following their successful event, held in the Summer.

Artweek is one of Holmfirth’s premier events.

First held in 1967, Artweek has now donated over £925,000 to Macmillan Cancer Support to help people living with and beyond cancer.

This year the exhibition in the Civic Hall, together with 25 fringe events, attracted thousands of visitors to see and buy artwork by over 400 artists and we are proud to announce that this year Artweek raised an incredible £39,000.

Artweek is organised by the Artweek committee, chair Lynne Onyskiw, art director Mick Kirkby-Geddes and stewarded entirely by volunteers who are recruited, trained and co-ordinated by the Holmfirth Macmillan Cancer Support Committee, chaired by Eric Lee. Planning is already underway for an even more successful Artweek in July 2018.

Members of the Holmfirth Macmillan Cancer Support Committee were, this year, commended for their volunteer services by being awarded the UK Macmillan Committee Award.

In total the Committee has raised £1.5m.

These monies directly support the provision of Macmillan Nurses and Support Services in the Holmfirth area.

The organisers would like to say thank you to those who have supported Holmfirth Artweek, whether as an artist, sponsor, volunteer, donater or purchaser of the wonderful artwork.

If you would like more information about Artweek or how you can get involved with the work of Holmfirth Macmillan Committee please go to holmfirthartweek.org.uk or contact info@holmfirthartweek.org.uk Next year, Artweek will take place between Sunday July 1 – Saturday July 7, with a

Preview on Saturday June 30 which is open to Friends of Artweek only – a scheme to support Artweek by paying an annual fee that gives enhanced opportunities to participants.

Applications will be open to public artists during April only, via the website: holmfirthartweek.org.uk

local clients by January 31.

Commenting on their busiest time of year, practice manager Philip Lofthouse said: “It’s our busiest time of year here at Stead Robinson, and along with looking for a couple of new accounts assistants, the team’s spirits remain high and we continue to work closely together to ensure the quality of our work remains at its best.

“Many clients come to us, holding their hands up in the air saying they thought they could manage their own tax

and the vet called.

Donaldsons’ had a vet on the farm within 30 minutes and the cow was given an emergency cesarean.

It was 15 years since the last cesarean was performed on the farm and the cow and calf both survived the operation.

Sadly the calf died later but mum is recovering well.

Work has started repairing our second pig sty.

The slat floors have been removed and the walls

rebuilt.

When ready the new pig sty will hold 60 pigs and like the first pig sty they will be bedded down on straw.

There is still time to place your Christmas order for our farm produce, download an order form from our website (www. coddysfarm.co.uk), call in to see us at the farm shop or at Holmfirth Country Market in Holmfirth Methodist Church every Saturday morning.

We are on Heart Radio

Visit our website for Christmas & New Year opening times

Self-assessment deadline fast approaching

THE deadline for filing selfassessment tax returns is fast approaching, and local accountants Stead Robinson are in full swing as they support local Holme Valley businesses in the preparation and submission of their tax returns ahead of HMRC’s deadline.

Following their recent move to Queens Square Business Park in Honley along with continued growth, the seven-strong team is set to complete over 480 selfassessment tax returns for

NOVEMBER saw the start of the winter weather and we had to shuffle our cattle around.

The fields our 18-monthold store cattle (those which are grown for sale) were grazing became too wet and we planned to move them indoors.

The herd turned out to be a lively bunch. We got ourselves organised with fences, gates and man power but only managed to catch six out of the nine beasts.

Three weeks later and we are still trying to catch the remaining three elusive cattle.

Another of our cows calved earlier in the month, it was a difficult calving with a large calf presenting with her head back.

Sunday lunch at Grandma’s was cancelled

affairs but haven’t got the time and don’t know where to start.

“We appreciate that the accountancy world can seem quite frightening, but it’s our job to cut the jargon, take the weight from you and ensure we give you the best possible outcome so you can get on with running your business.”

Stead Robinson’s client base varies from hairdressers to builders, to solicitors and recruitment agencies large and small.

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What’s On Guide

Until Saturday January 6, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Jack & The Beanstalk – a giant of a pantomime by the creative team behind LBT’s sell-out 2016 show Cinderella, with everything you would expect from a traditional panto – laughs galore, magnificent live music and spectacular costumes. Performances most days, including Christmas Eve (Sunday 24) and Boxing Day (Tuesday 26). Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org

to bring work gloves and wear old clothing. No children aged 16 or under and no dogs. To assist with numbers, please confirm your interest on 07746 973 281.

Monday January 8, Holmfirth Camera Club: The Power of Vision – talk by visiting speaker at Wooldale Community Centre, Robert Lane, 7.45pm. More information holmfirthcc@ btinternet.com Tuesday January 9, Huddersfield Birdwatchers Club: Winter Wildlife in SE Spain – illustrated talk by Julian Sykes at Huddersfield Town Hall, 7pm-9pm.

Contact Mike Denton 01484 646990

Saturday December 16 – Sunday 17, Santa at Victoria Tower, Castle Hill: come and see the traditional Yule Tree and meet the jolly gent before he sets off on his Christmas travels, spreading joy to all, 11am-3pm. Normal admission prices. Contact Castle Hill ranger Julian Brown 07870 570914

Wednesday January 10 and 24, Huddersfield Railway Circle: talks / films about railways or other forms of transport, at Huddersfield Town Hall (usually Old Court Room), alternate Wednesdays, 7.45pm. New members are always welcome. Jan 10, Outdoor visit to Huddersfield Signalling Centre, Jan 24, World steam miscellany – Simon Colbeck.

Contact Chris Davis 01924 369525, chrisdavis19527@gmail.com

Saturday December 16, Huddersfield Parish Church: In Town Tonight – Christmas concert with Honley Ladies Choir and Meltham and Meltham Mills Brass Band, 7.30pm. Tickets £9, £5 children – price includes seasonal refreshments. Phone 01484 307189, online www.honleyladies.org or pay on the door.

Thursday January 11, Honley Civic Society: Mapping Honley – talk by Peter Marshall, at St Mary’s Parish Rooms, Church Street, 7.30pm. Visitors £2. More information on the society’s page in the village trust’s Community directory.

Sunday December 17, Meltham Walkers Are Welcome: meet at Carlile Street car park, 10am, for a Wilshaw Wander, 3.5 miles with a gentle climb, returning via the golf course and pleasure grounds.

Website: walkingmeltham.com/ events/ Sunday December 17 – Saturday 23, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Sun 17, The Sweet – glam rockers who brought crunching guitar pop to the masses in the ‘70s (doors 7.30pm); Mon 18, Films: Beauty and The Beast (doors 1.30pm, 2pm start), Baby Driver (7pm for 7.30pm); Tues 19, Film: Red Dog – The Early Years (6.30pm for 7pm); Weds 20, Film: Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas (6.30pm for 7pm); Sat 23, Sass and The Groove – the sassiest band in town, playing a superb selection of soul and disco classics (doors 7.30pm). Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Sunday December 17 – Saturday 30, Huddersfield Town Hall: Sun 17, 7pm, Black Dyke Band Christmas Concert; Tues 19 – Weds 20, 7.15pm, Huddersfield Choral Society Messiah Concert; Thurs 21, 1pm, Lunchtime Christmas Concert, Sat 30, 3pm, Viennese Whirl – Orchestra of Opera North. Contact 01484 225755, tickets.kirklees.gov.uk Tuesday December 19 – Thursday 21, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Christmas Comedy Cellar, three nights of ho-ho-ho hilarity with Lloyd Griffith – comedian, choirboy and aspiring goalkeeper (Soccer AM, Radio 1 Live Lounge, Jack Whitehall UK tour support) and Maisie Adam (Edinburgh Festival contest winner), 8pm. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Thursday December 21, Winter Solstice Walk: meet at Castle Hill top car park (HD4 6TA) for a refreshing winter walk – five miles with some slopes, rough terrain and step-over stiles, 8am-11am.

Contact Castle Hill ranger Julian

Mundo Jazz, live in the Comedy Cellar at Lawrence Batley Theatre, January 18.

(Photo credit: Andy Hollingworth) Brown 07870 570914 8RP). Phone 07971 192 383 Friday December 22 – Saturday 23, Hard Graft Theatre presents: The Jungle Book, adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic adventure story, Fri 22, at Marsden Mechanics (HD7 6BW); Sat 23, at Uppermill Civic Hall (OL3 6AE).

For performance times and ticket prices, phone 07956 913 666 or email hardgraft@gmail.com Friday December 22, Hepworth Village Hall: Travelling Bilberets annual Christmas concert in aid of the Shelter charity, 7.30pm. Free admission and bucket collection.

Tuesday December 26, National Trust, Marsden Moor: Boxing Day Walk, blow away the cobwebs on an invigorating five-mile trek above Marsden, great for all the family, 12-3pm. Booking not needed. Contact 01484 847016, marsdenmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk Tuesday December 26, Honley Civic Society: Boxing Day guided walk led by Bert Neary, starting from Trinity Church, Moorbottom, 2.15pm. It’s a ‘map reading walk’ – bring a compass if you have one!

Thursday December 28, Twixmas Twists and Turns: Denby Dale circular walk – medium/hard, 8.5 miles, along old tracks and field paths, 10am-3pm. Meet Kirklees Countryside Volunteer Oliver in the car park by the war memorial (opposite the post office), Wakefield Road, Denby Dale (HD8

Thursday December 28 – Saturday 30, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Thurs 28, Bad Manners – The Big Christmas Ska Blowout; Fri 29, Abba Reunion tribute show; Sat 30, Limehouse Lizzy, keeping alive the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy, plus support Storm. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Friday December 29, Honley Library: Jack & the Beanstalk interactive workshops, run by Lawrence Batley Theatre, with storytelling and games, for age eight to 11, part of the library’s Children’s Literature Festival.

10am-noon and 1pm-3pm. Places limited so book early (£2 per child). Contact Linda-sharpe@ hotmail.co.uk Monday January 1, National Trust, Marsden Moor: New Year’s Day Walk – enjoy winter views of Marsden on this family friendly five-mile walk, 11am-2pm. No need to book. Contact 01484 847016, marsdenmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk Sunday January 7, Holmfirth Riverside conservation: path surfacing work – meet Kirklees Countryside Volunteers, 10am, near Bottoms Mill, Hinchliffe Mill (HD9 2PX). stay just the morning (10am to 12.30pm) or carry on until 3pm. Bring food and drink for the day. Tools are provided and free training is given but you will need

Saturday January 13, Holme Valley Villages walk: meet Kirklees Countryside Volunteer Ian at Holmfirth Swimming Pool car park, 10am, for an eight to nine miles medium circular including Upperthong, Honley, Brockholes and Wooldale. Anticipated finish 3pm. Contact Susan (KCV) 07979 292 781.

Saturday January 13, National Trust, Marsden Moor: Marsden Meander: gentle paced walk – great for getting started with moorland walking, with lots of rest stops and photo opportunities in the Wessenden valley, 10am to 2.30pm. Meet at Marsden Station (HD7 6DH). Contact 01484 847016, marsdenmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday January 13 – Saturday 20, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs – spectacular pantomime for all ages, presented

by Huddersfield Light Opera Company. Show times Sat 13-Sun 14, 1.30pm and 5.30pm; Weds 17, 7.15pm; Thurs 18, 6.15pm; Fri 6.15pm and 9.30pm (late show, strictly adults only); Sat 20, 1.30pm and 5.30pm. Also on Thurs 18, 8pm, Comedy Cellar with Seymour Mace (Dave’s One Night Stand, The Weird World of Russell Brand, The Stand Up Show etc) and Mundo Jazz – “live Latino Spinal Tap who makes Carlos Santana seem like Richard Digance”. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Friday January 19 – Friday February 2, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri 19, Livewire – The AC-DC show; Sat 20, Legend – The Bob Marley Experience; Sat 27, ‘Maet Loaf’ – incredible eight piece band recreating a spectacular theatrical Meatloaf show; Fri 2, Absolute Bowie – 50 Years of Bowie, brand new stage show.

Doors 7.30pm. Tickets from the

Part of your community

Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Saturday January 20, Meltham in the Middle: five to six miles, medium, circular town and country walk. Meet Brian near the children’s playground, junction of Acre Lane, Meltham Mills Road and Knowle Road (HD9 4EJ), 10am.

Anticipated finish 2pm. Contact Susan (KCV) 07979 292 781.

Saturday January 20, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: The Abominable Snowman – a very silly, very snowy adventure into the mountains, for ages three to seven. Moon on a Stick (Jack Frost) blend puppetry, live music and enchanting storytelling to bring a wonderful story to life, 11am and 2pm. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Saturday January 20 – Friday February 2, Huddersfield Town Hall: Sat 20, Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra – Awakening & Dance, music by Shostakovich, Elgar, Bliss and Slovenian composer Ajdic – UK premier of his work ‘Awakening’; Thurs 25, Orchestra of Opera North – From Hollywood with Love – with Andrew Collins, Classic FM presenter and film editor of the Radio Times as your musical guide; Fri 2, Faith – The George Michael Legacy – tribute act with sevenpiece band and backing singers.

Performances 7.30pm. Contact 01484 225755, tickets.kirklees.gov. uk Tuesday January 23 – Saturday 27, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Bedroom Farce – classic 1975 Alan Ayckbourn comedy, presented by Dick and Lottie, 7.45pm (Sygenta Cellar); Tues 23 – Thurs 25, 7pm (main stage), Air Play – flying umbrellas, larger-than-life balloons, giant kites floating over the audience, and the biggest snow globe you’ve ever seen will make you gasp in wonder and laugh until it hurts. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Friday January 26 – Saturday February 3, Penistone Paramount: Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs – Penistone Theatre Group family pantomime. Show times Fri 26, 7pm; Sat 27, 2pm and 7pm; Sun 28, 1pm and 5pm; Tues 30, 7pm; Weds 31, 7pm; Ticket information 01226 767532, penistoneparamount. co.uk Saturday January 27, HepworthLIVE at the Village Hall: Ninebarrow, multi-award-winning folk duo who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Ticket information 07845 921 527, hepworthlive.com Tuesday January 30 – Saturday February 3, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Offices & Gentlemen – two plays showing the breadth and sheer talent of Alan Bennett, one of Britain’s most cherished writers. Performances in the Syngenta Cellar, 7.15pm nightly + 2pm Saturday (Offices: Tues, Thurs, Sat evening; Gentlemen: Weds, Fri, Sat afternoon). On the same dates, main stage: Rita, Sue & Bob Too – Andrea Dunbar’s semi-autobiographical play which became a cult hit film, 7.30pm nightly + 2.30pm Sat. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org

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Terraced cottage 2 bedrooms Recently refurbished Living kitchen

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Lower Townend Road, Wooldale, Offers in the region of

ÂŁ375,000 Holmfirth

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Detached house 3 bedrooms Village location Attached garage

Oldfield, Honley,

ÂŁ205,000 Holmfirth

Dining kitchen Full of character Garden to side Energy rating 46 (Band E)

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Spacious weavers cottage Accommodation over 3 storeys 3 bedrooms Grade II listed

Holmfirth Road, New Mill,

ÂŁ169,950 Holmfirth

Modern bathroom Gardens front and side Double garage Energy rating 43 (Band E)

Offers in the region of

3 bed mid terrace Modern dining kitchen Bathroom with white suite Enclosed gardens to front and rear

Dunford Road,

ÂŁ112,500 Holmfirth

Gas central heating and double glazing Modern fixtures and fittings Convenient location for Holmfirth centre Energy rating 69 (Band C)

2 storey under-dwelling Spacious accommodation 2 double bedrooms Large lounge

Huddersfield Road, Thongsbridge,

ÂŁ265,000 Holmfirth

Low maintenance garden 2 receptions and kitchen Basement study / utility Energy rating 48 (Band E)

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Well presented 3 bed family home Neutral decor throughout Lounge with log burner Breakfast kitchen

Smithy Place, Brockholes,

ÂŁ190,000 Holmfirth

Exposed beams and mullioned windows Solid fuel central heating system Sought after rural location No upper chain

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3 storey semi detached Large enclosed rear garden 2 bedrooms 2 reception rooms

Wooldale Road, Wooldale,

ÂŁ145,000 Holmfirth

Garage No chain Viewing recommended Energy rating 73 (Band C)

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First floor apartment 2 bedrooms Large open plan living kitchen Gas central heating

Royds Drive, New Mill,

ÂŁ110,000 Holmfirth

Gas CH and UPVC DG Modern fittings Pleasant garden area Energy rating 62 (Band D)

End terraced house 2 Bedrooms Dining kitchen and lounge Requires modernisation

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ÂŁ250,000

Generous garden, garage and workshop Planning permission to extend Energy rating 58 (Band D)

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Pleasant village location Excellent potential to extend Viewing essential Energy rating 52 (band E)

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ÂŁ145,000

Double glazed Modern fittings Parking space Energy rating 79 (Band C)

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ÂŁ99,950

Gardens to front and rear Gas central heating uPVC double glazing Energy Rating 36 (Band F)

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2 large reception rooms Views to front and side Generous gardens Energy rating 50 (Band E)

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Sheffield Road, Hepworth,

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Successful boutique restaurant and tea room Extensive 3 bedroom living accommodation Quality contemporary interior Set in approx. 5 acres

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Large garden Stunning views With option to purchase garage by separate negotia EPC exempt

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