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January 2017

Residents hit out at plans to build on Urban Green Space

By Danny Richardson

ANGRY residents have hit out at controversial plans to develop housing on land that was previously marked as Urban Green Space – until it was destroyed by a drift of pigs.

The ‘pig field’ at Brockholes, just off of Lancaster Lane, has been earmarked for development after a Government inspector overturned Kirklees Council’s decision to not allow developments at the site.

The land is sought after, with its owner – Petrian Construction Ltd – submitting a number of planning applications to build on the site since 1999.

On each occasion, Kirklees Council has refused the application, citing a number of reasons including that the site had ecological value as open land.

Then, in the draft Kirklees

Local Plan – the land was marked as Urban Green Space – meaning no developments would take place and awarding locals what they thought was a victory, after campaigning against a development on the site due to concerns over flooding and access.

However, after an appeal from Petrian, a government inspector has overturned the council’s decision – his report citing the site’s ecological value is now ‘negligible’.

Residents say this is down to a fleet of pigs on the site – who they claim have destroyed the land, and work from the developer itself, which has allegedly cut down trees at the site, destroying natural habitats in the process.

One resident, who did not wish to be named, said: “The developer has been refused planning permission six times

since 1999.

“Kirklees said the land was Urban Green Space – so we were confident no development would take place at the site.

“Then, the developer, who owns the land, placed around 20 pigs on the site.

“They’ve destroyed the land.

The ground is just mud and now barren.

“In the draft local plan the land was still marked as Urban Green Space.

Until Petrian appealed, and the Government inspector – from Bristol – overturned the decision without knowing the history of the site.

“How can Kirklees be overruled by a civil servant from Bristol who knows nothing about the history of the site and only sees what has been created by destruction?”

Independent Councillor Charles Greaves has hit out

at the Government’s decision to overturn Kirklees Council’s ruling.

He said: “This is a really disappointing decision as we thought this was the one site in Brockholes that we would be able to protect – but now they have all gone.

“Kirklees had designated the site as protected Urban Green Space and had refused permission to develop the site, but this is the reality of planning.

“The Planning Inspector does the Government’s dirty work for them, and they only implement the law as set by the Government.

“The whole notion of local people making local decisions is just a lie. Local views and decisions just don’t count for anything.”

The Review contacted Petrian Construction Ltd but nobody was available to comment.

Meltham golfer Jamie Bower has taken a step closer to becoming the Holme Valley’s very own Rory McIlroy by turning professional. The 23-year-old has joined a group of highly talented young English players at Georgia Golf – and now has a busy year lined up.

Full story on page 3

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New day service to hold open day A NEW day service for adults with learning difficulties or physical disabilities is now open in Newsome.

Connect Day Services, based at The Old Bakery, Ruth Street, is holding an open day on Friday January 27 from 11am to 2pm when anyone is welcome to call in and look around.

Opened by Diana Marshall, the new day service aims to provide modern and specialist

support to help those aged 16 and over to lead a healthy, active and independent life.

Facilities will include a range of activities including a sensory room, rebound therapy, spa hydrotherapy, arts and crafts and an outdoor area with an allotment.

The service has valuable links with Kirklees College, voluntary groups and charities.

Diana, who has worked

in this field for many years, began to refurbish the old bakery in October and is delighted with the new-look building.

She said: “There is a real gap in the market for adults who need specialist support.

“We are also hoping to open a social club here on Friday evenings in the near future.’’

Take a look at www. connectdayservices.org.uk for more information about this new service.

The Lions group’s annual sleigh ride raised £5,000.

Group seeks ideas for how to spend sleigh ride funds

By Olivia Taylor

Children from Beech Primary School, Golcar had a visit from some very special officers.

The children are learning more about working animals for their calls project. Officers from West Yorkshire Police Mounted Section visited the school and the children got to meet the horses.

A LIONS group is inviting residents to suggest how best to spend the £5,000 raised by its annual sleigh ride.

Holmfirth and Meltham Lions group is holding a meeting at Brambles Cafe Bar on Wednesday February 1 at 8pm.

The unsung heroes provide community groups and residents with funding to help boost the town, but this time they want to know what local people want. The Holmfirth and Meltham Lions were formed in 1980, dishing out over £250,000 for local causes since then.

Lion, Lousie Makin, said: “We get lots of requests, however we are looking for new and fresh ideas, it might be a community

project, an individual who needs support, it could be an environmental project we would love to listen to your ideas.”

In December the volunteers took to the streets to spread Christmas cheer across the community with their Santa’s Sleigh Ride.

In total the group toured nine villages, spending a total of 27 hours in the cold, so children could get a glimpse of Father Christmas.

Louise added: “Many thanks to everyone for your kind donations, seasonal wishes and those hot mince pies. You helped us raise the grand total of £4935.”

In the past the club has helped a range of different causes, from Holme Valley Mountain Rescue, Kirkwood and Forget Me Not Hospice,

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Holmfirth’s Friend to Friend group.

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

The club is calling on people to come to the meeting and pass on ideas on how the money can be used.

Louise added: “Essentially we’re saying this is your money, it’s for the community so come and let us know what you’d like us to spend it on.

“If people can let us know whether they’re coming on facebook or by phoning us that would be fantastic.”

Get in touch here: 0845 833 8529 or here: www. facebook.com/holmfirthand melthamlionsclub/

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Pubs urged to enter awards THE Holme Valley’s pubs have been urged to enter a prestigious awards scheme.

The National Pub and Bar Awards celebrate the best pub from each county of the country.

The 94 county winners will be crowned at a red carpet celebration in May. Each pub will also be up for a Regional Winner award that night, as well as the overall National Pub & Bar of the Year title.

Honley Feast will take place on September 16 at the village’s cricket ground, with an ‘all things local’ theme.

Feast to return as Association reveals its key event dates

By Danny Richardson THE Honley Business Association has announced some of its key event dates for 2017 as it looks to raise money for phase two of the village’s CCTV installation.

Food lovers are in for a treat as the Honley Feast – brought back last year after a hiatus – will be returning after a successful comeback.

This year’s Feast – that will take place at Honley Cricket Ground on Saturday September 16 – will have an ‘all things

local’ theme with stage entertainment, children’s games, a go kart race and more.

It may have only just passed, but plans are well underway for Christmas again, too.

The annual light switch on will take place on Saturday, November 18 in Honley Park, with a Santa’s Grotto and parade the highlights.

As part of the countdown to Christmas, a street market will return to the village on Saturday, December 2.

The group says the

events will help it with its plans to install more CCTV through the village.

A grant of £10,000 from the Big Lottery Grant and the success of last year’s events meant the organisation was able to install phase one of the CCTV, leading to a reduction of crime in the area.

Adele Oxley, chairperson of the HBA, said: “Phase two will go from the traffic lights out towards Alpine Bend, also to Neily Fields and on Station Road to the high school and train station.

“We are setting up a crowd funding page as we need another £7,000 for this phase. We hope the community can get behind this so it can be installed.”

She added: “With all of these events the HBA committee organise them but we rely on a team of volunteers to make them successful.

“Without the volunteers, the events would not be possible, so it is down to the community as a whole that the events go well, and we give thanks to everyone who gets involved in any way.”

Meltham golfer turns professional Continued from page 1 MELTHAM golfer Jamie Bower has taken a step closer to becoming the Holme Valley’s very own Rory McIlroy by turning professional.

The 23-year-old has joined a group of highly talented young English players at Georgia Golf – and now has a busy year lined up.

Jamie – who started playing at the age of three after his dad introduced him to the sport – has represented Yorkshire since he was 14, and England since he was 18.

His dedication was rewarded last June when he won the coveted Brabazon Trophy, which pits England’s best (and some overseas golfers) against each other.

He’s competed in the British Amateur Championships, the amateur French Open and European Men’s Team Championships.

He has also represented England including at the Eisenhower Trophy in Mexico and in other tournaments around the world, and is currently ranked 12 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings.

Jamie said: “I was approached by several management companies.

“I chose Georgia Golf because of the combination of superb technical and commercial services which have seen world class players like Tyrrell Hatton and Jamie Donaldson succeed.

“Their passion for young player development is very special and I feel very much at home with the traditional family values of the company. Also, I know their players very well so it’s going to be awesome being part of a journey with my good friends.”

Danny Wardrop, director of golf at Georgia, added: “We are thrilled to be working with Jamie.

“He’s a great talent with a fantastic pedigree but more importantly for us he possesses great character.

This is fantastic testament to his family and Yorkshire golf.

“We will work incredibly hard to further Jamie’s career on and off the golf course.”

Jamie now has a busy year lined up – and will play at least seven times on the Challenge Tour in 2017 and on the EuroPro Tour.

Location sought for actor’s memorial stone SEVENTEEN years on from Bill Owen’s death, and TV fans and residents still don’t have a place to remember him.

The well loved Last of the Summer Wine actor died in 1999 and, even though a memorial stone has been built for him, there’s no where for it to be placed.

The memorial stone

has been on the quarry for over 12 months and, with help from Full Life Church Pastor, Ian Gooch, locals are hoping that it will soon be placed in a local location.

Ian said: “The statue has been ready for over 12 months now, I was asked to get everything organised.

“Now it’s just a case of waiting for planning

permission.

“I suggested a couple of locations and we’ve got a builder waiting on standby, but we’ve still not heard anything.

Bill’s son hasn’t been very happy about it, understandably.”

Once the local council decide on a place for the memorial stone, it should be transported and placed from its current

location at Johnson’s Wellfield Quarries, Crosland Moor.

Ian added: “It’s just come to a stand still now and it is quite frustrating.

“We’re waiting on our local council to get something sorted for us, we’ve given them a few ideas for locations but I’ve not heard anything since the middle of last year.”

A spokesperson said: “The venues could be run by a singlesite operator, part of a leased or tenanted estate or part of a managed group, it doesn’t matter – the National Pub & Bar Awards is all about the individual sites in each county and highlighting the brilliance of their work.”

The deadline for entries is March 17.

Pubs and bars can enter for free online at national pubandbarawards.co.uk

Weekend Estate Agent We are seeking a professional minded individual to join our new estate agency team based in Honley.

Opening in February, we aim to provide a high level of service to our clients using our unique brand. If you have excellent computer skills and a nice manner with people over the phone and in person, then we would be happy to hear from you. In the first instance please email: james@ wherewebelong.co.uk with your details and a brief C.V

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Fancy a career in the Police Force?

WEST Yorkshire Police is calling on exceptional men and women to come forward and take up a career in the police force.

The Police Officer recruitment window opened on Monday January 9, and individuals who have a strong commitment to West Yorkshire Police and the wider community are being encouraged to apply.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police

said: “There is no doubt that policing is an unpredictable and challenging career, but few jobs can be more rewarding than that of a Police Officer.

“It can be a complex mix of excitement, danger, compassion, and paperwork, very few jobs offer such an extreme mixture of ordinary activities and extraordinary situations.”

Newly employed Police

Constables will be paid £22,688 and that will go up after seven years to £37,600. To apply the only thing needed is an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, there are no weight height or BMI restrictions.

All candidates need to be able to do is pass a bleep test a 5.4 pass.

If you’re interested and would like to know more, visit: https://www. westyorkshire.police.uk/ recruitment/police-officer

Artist’s plans for the new restaurant and winery building at Holmfirth Vineyard.

Vineyard reveals plans to rise from the ashes

By Danny Richardson

This month’s picture of the month comes from Andrew Booth. He snapped this Grouse on Ramsden Road above Cartworth, Hade Edge.

HOLMFIRTH Vineyard has revealed plans to rise from the ashes.

A planning application has been submitted for permission to re-build and extend the restaurant and winery building – which was damaged by a fire in October last year.

A statement submitted with the new designs says: “Whilst the fire was devastating for the business, it has allowed an opportunity to review matters and look at ways of improving the existing facilities, especially in terms of the space available.

“The existing winery building is small and this restricts the experience for

people on the vineyard tours.

“An opportunity has therefore been taken to increase the floor space of the building so it is less cramped when visitors are in it, and to improve the size of the kitchen to the restaurant.”

The site is a popular tourist attraction, and welcomes 35,000 people to the Holme Valley a year.

Owner Bec Sheveling said on Facebook: “We have had so much support from our friends and myself Ian and our two children would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Those wonderful comments really kept us going in the early dark days.

“The application will be going to the local planning

committee on March 9 and I would really appreciate it if our local supporters could write a few words of support to encourage the council to approve the plans.

“The approved planning would future proof Holmfirth Vineyard.

“It would ensure our visitors get a greater experience. It would allow us to train more apprentices, employ more local people, open our doors to more work experience children from Holmfirth and Honley high schools and it would allow us to become one of the best vineyards in the UK here in Holmfirth.”

The application can be viewed on the planning section of Kirklees Council’s website.

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Welcome to new Members Community Champion Awards 2016

Councillor Sean East – Honley West Ward I was very pleased to become a member of the Holme Valley Parish Council in August 2016.

Since moving to the Holme Valley in 2006, I’ve come to appreciate the fantastic sense of community that our valley enjoys.

In and around my home village of Honley, people rally around to support our local shared resources: the library, schools, local businesses and the environment are great examples of this.

Local organisations for

young people, such as the Cubs, Rainbows and Brownies, have provided fantastic opportunities for my own children, and I’ve been impressed by the Parish Council’s efforts to support these valuable groups across the Holme Valley.

As a parish councillor, I hope to be able to support these endeavours and work with my community and fellow council members to build on and safeguard the great resources that make the Holme Valley such a great place to live and work in.

Councillor Michael Pogson – Brockholes Ward I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Parish Councillor for the Brockholes Ward.

I decided to stand for the Parish Council as I am passionate about our local area and I believe that local problems can be best solved by local people.

In the Holme Valley we

are blessed to be living in such a beautiful part of the country and I want it to remain a vibrant place for future generations.

When not at work or attending meetings, I enjoy spending time outdoors, whether this is walking, cycling, fishing or sometimes even running!

If you see me around, then please say hi and tell me what you like about the Holme Valley and what the Parish Council can do to make it even better.

THE Chairman presented three Community Champion Awards at his recent Civic Service in December.

The first was to HELEN CRAGGS who had been nominated by Councillor Jason Brook. Helen has organised the Hade Edge gala single handed for at least the last five years, helping to raise money for local projects, such as the children’s play group and the local church. She also organises a Christmas lunch for the old aged pensioners every year by organising bands to play at a local pub and she also helps produce a local magazine four times a year distributed to every household in Hade Edge.

The second award was to BILL O’BRIEN, nominated by Cllr Kath Bellamy. Bill is a good friend and volunteer to the community, having been involved in many Valley projects. He was recently commended by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service for his services as a dedicated first responder and for his commitment of

training others in the use of the latest lifesaving equipment.

He has also kindly donated and fitted the first 24-hour accessible defibrillator in Holmfirth town centre.

Cllr Bellamy felt that there had been “so many ways Bill O’Brien had supported the residents of the Holme Valley and he deserves to be a Community Champion for these reasons”.

BOB RILEY was nominated by Cllr Paul Dixon because of all the work Bob has carried out for Macmillan Cancer.

Bob took over as treasurer many years ago, when Art Week started, when he was the bank manager of Lloyds Bank in Holmfirth. The amount of money raised has been tremendous under his guidance and assistance. Cllr Dixon said that “all the time he has put in could not be counted in hours, it is probably weeks! In my opinion he is a very worthy winner of the award”.

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Walking group to raise funds

Photographer helps football club

By Olivia Taylor

A LOCAL photographer who has pictured the likes of David Beckham is using his talent to help Berry Brow football club get some new changing rooms.

Simon Mooney, 50 of Armitage Bridge wanted to utilise his talents by taking photographs and designing a calendar for the team.

He said: “I’m a photographer and I coach and play for the team so I thought it would be a good idea to do something photography related. Rather than writing a cheque I thought why not do something that could raise even more money.”

Simon is no stranger to photographing footballers, spending time travelling the world with the England football team to take photos.

He added: “In many ways it feels the same as photographing the England team, there are a lot of similarities.

“I’m not the kind of photographer that likes to capture people at their worst, I want people to look good.

“I don’t want to embarrass anyone, you’ve got to be sensitive to gain people’s trust.”

Simon started out working with graphics at an advertising company, falling in love with photography ‘by accident’ 25 years ago.

His big break came when he photographed the riots between England and Ireland in a 1995 friendly, the pictures made it onto nine out of 10 front pages of national newspapers.

Simon said: “Looking back it’s quite surreal, I suppose I peaked too soon, I mean I’m 50 now and I’ll probably never take a photograph like that again.”

If a photographer wants to take natural photos they need to blend into their surroundings as much as they can, according to Simon.

He added: “The best compliment a photographer can get is that it’s like you weren’t there. When

I photographed the England team I tried to become part of the team, I wore the kit and I picked up dirty socks.

“You have to be as inconspicuous as you can, I didn’t use flash.”

When Simon’s speaking to budding photographers he gives them the important tip of always having their camera with them.

He said: “You’ve got to try and offer something different.

“I lecture at my old college sometimes and I always tell the students to carry a camera all the time, and when I say carry a camera I don’t mean in a bag, I mean around your neck.

Anybody can take an

important picture.”

Now Simon enjoys taking pictures of people, spending time in London with his camera.

He said: “My favourite thing to do now is shoot pictures of people, I love doing that. It’s not like a job, it feels like playing out when you were a kid.

“I really like photographing weddings too, it’s nice looking back at those pictures when you see the magic of it.

Someone’s great, great grandchildren might be looking back at their wedding photos 100 years later.”

Calendars are available from the Monkey Club, Armitage Bridge or by emailing berrybrowafc@ gmail.com

A MELTHAM walking group is currently raising funds to provide signposts and information boards for footpaths and walks around the area.

Ann Jurczyszyn from the Meltham Walkers Are Welcome group said: “We are also hoping to develop a family friendly nature trail.

“Come along and join us, we hold regular guided walks on the third Thursday of each month.”

As part of the fund raising, the group is holding the annual quiz and supper night at Meltham Sports and Community Centre on Friday March 10 when anyone is welcome to enter a team.

Advance tickets are £5 per person and quiz teams are a maximum of four people.

Tickets are available from Café 33 in Meltham or by ringing 07779 936026.

Witnesses sought after hit and run POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner was the victim of a hit and run in Honley.

A grey or red Vauxhall Astra was in collision with an 82-year-old woman on Friday January 13. She was hit by the car as she crossed the road on Westgate at around 1.30pm.

The vehicle made off in the direction of the roundabout connecting Moor Bottom.

The woman was treated at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and is recovering at home.

Officers are appealing for anyone who saw the collision or saw the vehicle immediately prior to the incident to get in touch with the Safer Roads and Neighbourhood Support team on 101 quoting crime reference 13170022642.

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Accident causes power cut on Christmas Eve

CHRISTMAS was very nearly cancelled for some locals after a power cut in Holmfirth on Christmas Eve. The power cut occurred after an accident in Cinder Hills Road, when a 29-year-old woman crashed into a telegraph pole.

The accident resulted in the road being closed for hours as Kirklees Council workers and staff from Northern Powergrid made protruding lives wires from the pole safe.

Around 70 homes lost their power supplies for several hours.

A West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Services spokesman said: “The casualty was trapped by her injuries and extricated by fire service personnel and passed to paramedics.”

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police added: “She suffered a suspected broken ankle and neck injuries. She was conscious and breathing and was taken by ambulance to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary for treatment.

“Kirklees Council Highways department staff were contacted regarding the live wires protruding from the telegraph pole making the road potentially dangerous for pedestrians and motorists.”

Club hosts lunch

HUDDERSFIELD Healthy Life Ramblers held its Christmas lunch at Meltham Golf Club on December 3.

Over 40 members attended, with several walking to the venue from Honley Bridge led by John Roberts.

Also in December the traditional pie and pea walk and Christmas hat walk were great successes.

On January 7, 28 members did a fivemile circular walk around Kirkheaton, and on January 14, 27 members walked from Mirfield to Huddersfield along the Calder and Hebble Navigation Canal and Huddersfield Broad Canal – a distance of six miles.

Any one interested in knowing more about the club should contact the secretary on 01484 665068.

Last year has been dubbed the worst year on record for fly-tipping by The Woodland Trust.

Artist speaks out about fly-tipping

By Olivia Taylor ASHLEY Jackson has spoken out about fly-tipping after The Woodland Trust has dubbed 2016 as the worst year on record for the crime.

The renowned Holmfirth artist believes the community should have a New Year’s resolution of looking after our landscape, He said: “Please take responsibility

for your own rubbish otherwise we all pay for it; our landscape, our enjoyment, natural habitats and wildlife all suffer.”

Some residents believe the increase in fly-tipping has come since Kirklees Council introduced a new way for locals to use waste sites.

The plan was introduced to tackle the issue of trade waste and ‘lending’ of permits to businesses, friends and

family outside Kirklees.

A spokesperson from The Woodland Trust said: “We spent £42,596 on clearing up incidents of illegally fly-tipped waste last year.

“In one of our urban woodlands, Windmill Hill, 280 bags of rubbish have been collected since January, along with bulky items such as mattresses, a fridge and garden fence panels, at a cost of nearly £6,000.”

A local group was

set up on Facebook to combat the fly-tipping ‘epidemic.’

Members of the group were urged to upload photos of fly-tipping in their area. The photos were then presented to the council in an attempt to tackle the problem.

Sophia Crawshaw, who set up the group, said: “If you’re driving past some dreadful fly-tipping take a photograph of it and where it is. I will (and hopefully some members

of the group) will report to the council.

“It’s hardly a shock with the new tip rules that people are fly-tipping in Kirklees and I have seen lots of it in the last couple of months.”

The Woodland Trust says some of the more bizarre items found dumped include a snooker table, exercise bike, paddling pool, scooters, kitchen worktop and a burned out wheelie bin.

Parish Council votes to take on Holmfirth Civic Hall AFTER the decision

by Kirklees Cabinet to allow Holme Valley Parish Council to own the freehold of Holmfirth Civic Hall, the Parish Council has formally agreed to proceed with the asset transfer and legal negotiations are now being pursued.

The Parish Council has also set in motion the process of setting up and supporting a Charitable Incorporated Organisation to manage

the business and day to day running of the asset.

The Parish Council will be responsible for the building and any initial cost implications, until the CIO is a functioning body that can apply for its own grants.

The Parish Council’s Community Asset Safeguarding Committee recently surveyed residents within the Valley to ask if they would be willing to pay more precept than

previously, to save the Civic Hall from closing.

The surveys came back with a very positive approach to this, with some even suggesting £25 per household as being acceptable.

At a recent meeting, and after much debate, agreement was reached to increase the precept by a small amount per household (£10 per year for a Council Tax Band D property). This will secure monies for

the initial costs for the community to run the Civic Hall and to carry out any immediate repairs, but it will also allow the Parish Council to support other groups and organisations which may be considering asset transfers of community buildings in the Valley.

Depending on the success of the community in running these assets and any other devolved services the Parish Council and its

community agree to take on, the Parish Council hopes to be in a position, in years to come, to reduce the precept again.

The Parish Council’s vision is for the Civic Hall to become a successful community hub; it will continue to support the community, to help these buildings to become self-sustainable, run by the community, for the community.

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The blown over tree in the play area at Meltham Pleasure Grounds.

Strong winds cause damage STRONG Winds wreaked havoc through the Holme Valley at the start of the month.

Wind speeds of up to 75mph were recorded through Holmfirth, and the bad weather caused no end of problems for locals and their businesses.

The damage was evident at Meltham Pleasure Grounds,

as a tree was blown over into the play area.

Residents wanting a bite to eat at the Old Bridge Inn were left disappointed, as a power cut caused by the gales meant the popular eatery had to temporarily close.

The power cut also affected the traffic lights running through the centre

of the town, causing heavy traffic at a usually quiet period of the day.

Locals also said they’d suffered power cuts, and had been left without landline phones and broadband because of the weather.

Power was off from around 7.30am in the morning until it was restored early in the afternoon.

Ramblers urged to sign up for series of walks RAMBLERS have been urged to get out and sign up for a series of long walks in 2017.

The Penistone Line Partnership has organised a series of eight walks between railway stations.

They are held mostly

between stations along the line linking Huddersfield via Lockwood, Berry Brow, Honley, Brockholes, Stocksmoor, Shepley, Denby Dale and Penistone to Barnsley and Sheffield, with some taking place on connecting lines.

Walks featured this season start at Wombwell, Meadowhall, Elsecar, Darnall, Wakefield, Penistone, Gainsborough and Barnsley.

Contact Stuart on 07980 450444, or visit www. penline.co.uk

Remember a loved one by planting a tree for them WOODS are special; ever growing, ever beautiful, full of life and wonder.

Amongst trees we can find peace, solace and comfort for the soul. So what better way to remember a loved one than by planting a tree for them?

The RSPB’s Memorial Wood is truly wonderful, with glorious views across the Dove Stone valley. It’s the perfect place to spend a while with precious memories of a loved one.

Choose from a range of lovely native trees, and you’ll be helping wildlife at Dove Stone far into the future.

You will be supporting the RSPB’s vital wider work to give nature a home too.

The experienced team will do all they can to make planting day as special and personal as possible, helping you choose what is right for you, and supporting you all the way through.

If you wish, ashes may be buried beneath your tree.

Wildflowers such as dainty harebells and cowslips will be planted around it; a living, growing tribute.

What better way to remember someone special than in the ever-growing beauty of a woodland?

For further information

please contact Jacqui Green, Memorial Wood Manager, Smithy Yard, Uppermill,

Oldham OL3 6AQ. Tel: 01457 819885, email: jacqui.green@ rspb.org.uk

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Businessman disputes new broadband claim

By Olivia Taylor

Hepworth band has a busy 2017 ahead.

Band appoints musical director HEPWORTH band has appointed a new musical director as it looks forward to a busy 2017.

After a successful year as resident conductor of the Brighouse and Rastrick Band, Leigh Baker has accepted the invitation to become musical director of the Hepworth outfit.

He said: “I’ve had an amazing year at Brighouse with so many highlights, and I would like to thank the band for some very special moments.

“The Hepworth position is a chance for me to really spread my wings and take responsibility for all contest and concert performances as well as continuing to build on the band’s recent excellent run of form. It’s an exciting time for the band and it was just too good an opportunity to turn down.”

The band has a busy schedule ahead, and will compete at the Yorkshire Regional Championships in March.

Over 60 bands will take

to the stage in Huddersfield Town Hall as they compete for the honour of representing Yorkshire at the finals of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.

The band will compete with 12 other Championship section bands, including the famous names of Black Dyke, Brighouse and Rastrick and Barnsley’s Grimethorpe Colliery as they seek qualification to the national finals at the Royal Albert Hall in October.

A NEW broadband scheme that claims Kirklees can now benefit from superfast internet speeds, is being disputed by one Shepley businessman.

Karl Ward, owner of Surefoot Systems UK Ltd, had to swap his superfast broadband and buy a satellite dish, because it was too slow, meaning he was unable to run his business efficiently.

He said: “I’ve currently got satellite broadband for my business, and I’ll be sticking with it because it isn’t interrupted, before I had this the connection was cutting out up to eight times a day, 12 to 18 months ago it was a real problem.”

According to the

Superfast West Yorkshire & York scheme, superfast broadband is defined as data download speeds in excess of 24 megabits per second.

But Karl believes people in more rural areas of West Yorkshire won’t be getting these speeds, it all depends how far away they are from the cabinet (the green boxes on the road) and how old the wire that runs from the cabinet to each individual address is.

He said: “The reason why we have problems with our broadband is because the cables that feed into our address are copper, I’ve actually had an openreach engineer out and he’s told us categorically that there’s nothing he can do.

“There’s no way cables can

be replaced, because it’s just too expensive. Our current speed is currently around 8mb, which isn’t superfast, nobody will tell me what the speed of superfast broadband actually is.”

Karl thinks there could be residents within the Holme Valley who are paying for superfast broadband but not receiving superfast speeds.

Dewsbury MP Paula Sherriff questioned Matt Hancock, Minister for Digital and Culture, on behalf of Karl, and Mr Hancock confirmed that speeds could be slower depending on the distance from the cabinet.

Q Do you have an issue with your internet connection? We’d like to hear from you: news@ holmevalleyreview.co.uk

250 arrests in Police crackdown WEST Yorkshire Police arrested over 250 people as part of their festive crackdown on drink and drug drivers – including 23 from Kirklees.

During the campaign, which ran from December 1 2016 to January 1 2017, 253 people were arrested across West Yorkshire for drink or drug driving offences – an increase on the 239 in the previous year.

135 people were immediately charged with drink or drug driving. 34 people await the blood analysis for drug driving.

Of those charged, 126 were men and 29 were women, 43.2 per cent (67) were over the age of 35.

The most common age group for those charged was 25-34 with 69 people charged within this age group.

Of those arrested, 87 were from Leeds, 50 from Bradford, 49 from Wakefield, 40 from Kirklees and 25 from Calderdale.

35 of those arrested were for drug driving.

The most arrests were made over on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December –

including nine people who were arrested on Christmas Day, and a further nine on New Year’s Day. Sergeant Gary Roper, of the Roads Policing Support Unit, said: “The campaign was really positively received, and I hope that people continue to take the messages seriously as we move in to the New Year.

“Officers from across the force continue to tackle drink and drug driving every day of the year and we would remind people it simply isn’t worth the risk to drink and drive.”

Body & Sole Holistic Centre have done their bit for local charity, donating these items to a Holme Valley foodbank.

The hairdressers, massage, reflexology and reiki facility worked closely with their clients to provide needy locals with food over last year’s festive period.

Wildlife Centre thanks the public for its generosity Tenants are warned about damp or disrepair scheme MELTHAM Wildlife Centre is thanking the public for their generosity in its latest fund raising push.

The Wildlife Centre take in injured animals from across the county, and was inspired to launch a £1 appeal when they saw the success another facility had.

Kathy Heany, volunteer, said: “We actually got the idea from Whitby Wildlife Rescue, we wondered if they’d mind if we did it too, so we asked them and they said that was fine, they’re friends of ours.

“We gave it a bash and the idea behind it was, a pound isn’t a lot to most people these days. You can go into town and pay over £1.70 for a coffee.”

With a little help from Facebook, the team was soon flooded with donations, raising over £100 despite the fact the fundraising push was

“People have been over generous, they’ve not just been donating a pound, they’ve been donating £5 or £10.”

only running for a few days.

Kathy added: “Facebook is our main place to promote everything that we do, we don’t want to push what we do in people’s faces because at the end of the day there’s so many worthy causes.

“We’re very pleased with the response that we’ve had, it will be really helpful.

People have been over generous, they’ve not just been donating a pound, they’ve been donating £5 or £10.”

Because the centre operates all year round, and

never turns an animal away, running costs can soon add up, with medicine being the largest expense.

Kathy added: “We have so many costs, people don’t realise, one of the main things is medicine, I think people think that we get it for free, but we do have to pay for it. We do work very closely with Donaldson’s vets and I couldn’t fault them one bit, they’re great with us, I can’t praise them enough.

“We do have a lot of helpful volunteers but none of us are on the payroll.

People come in and help out when they can.”

In the future Kathy hopes to provide the Wildlife Centre’s ducks with better housing.

She added: “Our main aim for 2017 is to get some better housing for our ducks, it’s definitely needed, but it won’t be cheap.”

KIRKLEES Council is warning its tenants not to be taken in by damp or disrepair claim schemes, which could leave them thousands of pounds in debt.

The council says it works closely with Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing to ensure that all council properties meet the required standards of repair.

However, it says that many of its tenants are being targeted by companies that choose to exploit their concerns and promise them the chance to gain compensation for damp conditions caused by supposed disrepair.

The council says the

claims are almost always unsuccessful and can leave the person having to pay significant legal fees.

A spokesperson said: “These schemes usually start with a company posting leaflets through the doors of all houses in an area, or promoting the chance to claim compensation through social media.

“These companies are often from outside the local area.

“The next stage sees a ‘surveyor’ turn up with an electronic moisture meter which he uses on wall plaster and announces the property is damp.

“The ‘surveyor’ sells

the tenant’s details to a firm of solicitors, who write to Kirklees Council to say the tenant has a claim and to ask for compensation.

“The claims are usually exaggerated, because if the value of the claim is above that heard in the small claims court – it is financially beneficial to the solicitor.

“Once a claim is issued at the county court, the Council has to get its own surveyor’s report and pay for a legal team to defend the claims.

“If a tenant withdraws their claim or the court rules that they have no case, the tenant can become liable for these costs.”

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Restaurant reveals plans to move to Washpit Mills site

By Olivia Taylor A HOLMFIRTH restaurant has revealed plans of a move to the former Washpit Mills site, despite the fact the development has not yet been accepted by the Kikrlees Council.

The Carding Shed, currently located on Dobroyd Mills, Hepworth took to social media, announcing the move on Wednesday December 13, even though the planing application was open for public consultation until Tuesday December 20.

The Facebook post read: “We are thrilled to finally be able to announce that we have secured fantastic new premises at Washpit Mills in Holmfirth which we will be moving to in the summer.

“The site is currently being developed by Prospect Estates Ltd and we have had great help in preparing this move from Rob Cooke and the owner of Prospect Estates Ltd, Mr John Lund.

“The move offers us the opportunity for expansion and bringing in exciting new

“The premises are really going to be something spectacular and we can’t wait to share more details with you on the move.” dimensions to the business.

“The premises are really going to be something spectacular and we can’t wait to share more details with you on the move.”

The proposed plans are for part demolition of existing mills and the erection of 48 houses, 12 apartments, workshop buildings and conversion of mills to hotel and restaurant.

A Kirklees Council spokesperson said: “We are aware that an update to the current planning application is being submitted to include the change of use of part of the site to accommodate the Carding Shed/Oil Can café.

“Once received, this will be advertised in line with the planning process and we would expect a decision

to be made at planning committee in the early part of the new year.”

Residents have been quick to pass their opinions, with some people agreeing a new hotel and restaurant will have a positive impact on local tourism, others have expressed their concerns.

Carl Thrush, Holmfirth, said: “Most residents are very concerned about access from above development through Choppards This truck got stuck last year and required a police escort to get out.

The little lanes cannot cope with increased traffic.”

Q Do you think the potential development will be positive for Holmfirth? If you have an opinion on any local issues get in touch: news@ holmevalleyreview.co.uk

Property website Zoopla has named a Holmfirth house as one of its most popular properties for 2016. The four bedroom detached home on Woodhead Road – that was sold in November last year for £371,000 – had nearly one million views on Zoopla’s website from when it was listed in August. Built in 2002, it was built from reclaimed stone on the site of an old farmyard. As well as the four bedrooms, it features three bathrooms, a double garage and a summer house.

National award success for The Olive Tree ONE of the Holme Valley’s most popular cafes is celebrating after picking up a top award.

The Olive Tree Café at Totties Garden Centre has been awarded bronze in a national award to promote ‘free from’ dining out.

The local business was up against competition from

across the country and was the only café representing Yorkshire.

Owner and manager Sue Brimble said: “It’s the first time we’ve entered these awards so to be given bronze is a real achievement and we’re very pleased.

“We try hard to offer those with allergens food which is

just as tasty and appetising as the rest of our menu.

This award proves we’re succeeding in that.”

Awards director, Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, added: “Excellent offering for gluten free visitors and a good awareness of other allergens.

The fish and chips are a winner!”

Man jailed for attacking wife A HOLMFIRTH man has been jailed for three years after subjecting his wife to a horrific attack, in which he hit her with a laptop.

Daniel Adekunle reportedly punched his wife Kristina to her face and head after an argument.

A neighbour rang the police when she realised

he was hitting his wife.

By then his wife had managed to get into the lounge but he continued his assault, hitting her on the head with a laptop and an empty plastic bottle which cut her face.

The attack continued until police officers arrived.

They found Mrs Adekunle with her face

covered in blood, her nose was broken.

Her eyes were black and she had bruises to her lip and chin and chest as well as bite marks.

Adekunle, 30, then of Royds Avenue, Holmfirth, admitted unlawful wounding at Leeds Crown Court.

He was sentenced to three years in prison.

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Get your life back on track in 2017

By Susan Hampshire

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A NEW year brings fresh hope and the desire to move ahead with your life.

If you’ve been troubled by injury or illness recently, then a new year is a great time to deal with any issues and try and move forward in a more positive way.

The Holme Valley has a wealth of experts who can help you make the most of yourself so you can enjoy life to the full.

Whether you want to see an overall improvement in your health and wellbeing or whether you need to concentrate on a particular health issue, then make an appointment now and get your life back on track for 2017.

Even if you just want to relax away from the daily demands of a busy life, book yourself in for a soothing treatment.

HD NINE MASSAGE For sports injuries, remedial massage or just for pure relaxation – the answer is HD Nine Massage.

Situated at Stable Court, Holmfirth, the massage centre is run by qualified massage therapist Jo Hampshaw who has worked in this field for some years but took the next step to set up her own business in April last year.

On-line bookings can be taken via the website www.hdninemassage.co.uk or by phone.

Jo said: “I deal with a lot of sports injuries along with back and shoulder problems where a deep tissue massage can be really helpful.

“Some of my clients are sports

Optimum foot health to keep you active...

IN AN average lifetime, an individual can expect to walk around 110,000 miles – which is the equivalent of walking five times around the globe.

Despite this, our feet are often the most neglected part of our body. We take them for granted as long as they keep us mobile – until there is a problem.

Holme Valley Podiatry, based at Stable Court in Holmfirth, can help you to be more proactive about your feet by offering a 20% discount on a first appointment during January and February.

Now is an excellent time to have your feet checked for any problems to ensure you keep active for longer.

A chiropody and foot health assessment will include much more than just cutting toe nails.

A first appointment will include a FREE foot health and footwear check which will look at problem nails, any hard skin or corns, fungal problems, verrucae and ingrowing toe nails which can be permanently removed under local anesthetic. Regular foot care is essential for people who have diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis to prevent and monitor

long term conditions affecting the feet. Holme Valley Podiatry is the only practice in the North of England using the Sensor Medica Software to carry out Musculo-skeletal /Biomechanical Assessments. The computer gait and pressure plate analysis assists to diagnose abnormal gait or walking patterns in the foot and lower limbs and then compile a treatment plan including customised orthotics if needed. At Holme Valley Podiatry we pride ourselves at keeping up to date with the latest medical research and are educated to Masters Degree level. Podiatrists Dee Smith and Sarah Spiliotis bring different specialist experience to the clinic and treat both children and adults and offer a discount to the over 60’s for nail cutting (please ask for further details). They run another successful practice in Brighouse and pride themselves by treating not only the symptoms but the cause of the problem to get the best outcome. The clinic is open Monday to Friday with two late nights available by appointment.

Take a look at www.hvpodiatry. co.uk for more details.

professionals.

“Remedial massage is very good for rehabilitation issues, pain and injury management.

“More recently I have started to offer pregnancy massage which is very popular with expectant ladies.

The centre is open Monday to Saturday (closed Tuesdays) and has regular monthly offers.

The range of massage also includes face, head and foot treatments such as Indian Head Massage and a Thai Foot Massage.

Jo also offers a mobile service and flexible appointments to fit in with busy lifestyles.

Gift vouchers are available so you can treat a friend or one of your family to a relaxing massage.

A range of beauty treatments is also available at the centre, courtesy of Jo’s colleague Natalie Dunn at Boho Beauty, who has received high quality training from both The Radisson Blu and Selfridges in Manchester.

BOWEN TIME – BOWEN THERAPY If you’re tired of living with pain, discomfort or a chronic condition that is preventing you from living your life the way you want to, then try Bowen Therapy.

Lorna MacLean is a skilled therapist in the Bowen Technique, a gentle relaxing holistic therapy that invokes the body’s natural ability to heal itself, regardless of the problem or condition.

Bowen is proven to be very effective at treating joint and muscle aches and pains, e.g. neck and shoulder pain, back ache, aching hips and knees.

However, it can also be incredibly effective with many more chronic, often debilitating conditions such as MS, ME, IBS, polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), fibromyalgia, endometriosis, as well as fatigue, migraines, asthma and hayfever.

Lorna’s clients are often surprised at how such a gentle therapy can have such an impact.

She said: “They may have tried other more conventional treatments and not seen the results they want, or they are reluctant to settle for a life that is restricted by their condition.

“When they come to me, they are frequently intrigued by the therapy but often desperate for something that will work and give them relief.

“I get real job satisfaction when they are amazed at the changes that Bowen can cause.”

Lorna is based from home in Honley though can be mobile.

She also treats dogs using Canine Bowen Technique.

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A new centre with your wellbeing at heart NOW open on the outskirts of Holmfirth is the new Holme Valley Wellbeing Centre, a place to relax, re-centre and rejuvenate.

Situated in Hinchliffe Mill, the centre has been opened as a branch of the Your Nuts shop which is a well-known and popular wholefood store in Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth.

The centre takes the Your Nuts healthy eating ethos to a whole new level and offers holistic care for the whole body with therapeutic treatments, one-to-one consultations, small groups/classes and above all, bespoke packages created for the individual.

It is open to everyone who wants to improve their wellbeing and vitality.

The centre particularly welcomes those who are looking for care and support when faced with personal health challenges and traumatic times in their life, such as carers `fatigue’.

Owner Mel Fuller, who faced her own personal battle with breast cancer last year, said: “I did large amounts of research and travelled all over the county to find the right holistic support for me and my family during my cancer treatment.

“My experience was not always easy, but it was an extraordinary journey. And so my learning continues and I’m passionate about ensuring no one else ever has to feel frightened or alone when facing difficult challenges.’’

Various weekly courses and

Owner Mel Fuller. classes are already up-and-running, including Vinyassa, Hatha, Restore and Renew Yoga; Chakra Dance and Earth Gong Sound Meditation.

Details of times etc can be obtained by ringing the centre on

01484 687073.

Also available are Thursday Evening classes which include 12 Steps to Wellbeing and Cygnus Candlelight Cinema which specialises in uplifting and transformational films followed by round-table discussion and refreshment.

Appointments are available daily for reiki, bespoke massage, infra-red sauna, reflexology, vital air oxygen therapy, Ayurvedic astrology readings, acupuncture and much more.

Individual consulations are now available to help with various conditions such as chronic pain, weakness, arthritis, spondylosis and fibromyalgia, surgery recovery, cancer symptoms and respiratory

conditions – as well as relaxation and stress relief.

Step into the centre and you can immediately feel an air of calm in this newly restored building which was formerly a local workshop.

The building has been totally refurbished from top to bottom and now offers a welcoming and calm environment in which to relax away from the stresses and strains of busy, everyday life.

Mel said: “Life is an amazing journey – we want to help you walk every step with love, light, desire and joy. Come and see us soon and enjoy the difference our therapists can make to your life.’’

Take a look at the website www. holmevalleywellbeing.com for more information.

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Parliamentary Corner

with Jason McCartney MP

Busy festive period taking part in events and engagements I’M WRITING this month’s column with sleet in the air as an arctic blast arrives.

I hope you all had a great Christmas and may I wish you all a Happy New Year. I spent the festive period with my family and friends in the Holme Valley and enjoyed cheering on Huddersfield Town Before Christmas I took part in a number of festive events and engagements. Firstly the Huddersfield Lions Annual Santa Dash in the Town Centre.

It was a fantastic event with a hundred participants raising money for good causes, I was running for the Joseph Salmon Trust.

I then went to see our very own Honley Male Voice Choir at the Town Hall to get me into the festive spirit, once again it was a very entertaining evening filled with brilliant singing and showmanship. To finish

off I joined students for their annual Christmas Jumper Run around Holmfirth, it was great to see so many students taking part and getting into the festive spirit before they broke up for Christmas, with a number of very interesting Xmas jumpers being sported by the students.

In December we also had a visit by Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP, Secretary of State for Defence to David Brown Santasalo. The Defence Secretary was there to open the new Type 26 Global Combat Ship Gearbox Assembly and Test Facility at the Lockwood site. This new facility means quality jobs and apprenticeship for many years to come.

It is great to see local business being major players in our defence industry.

In the first week of January I was delighted to visit Scholes J&I

School to present them with their new football kits donated by the Premier League. I took part in a competition in Parliament where MP’s were given the chance to win a free set of football kits for a local school.

I also visited Huddersfield New College to take part in a Q&A with Government and Politics students alongside Paula Sherriff, MP for Dewsbury.

I also took part in a Q&A with the politics students at Greenhead College. It is always fantastic to see young people engaged with Politics. I was also delighted to attend both the New College and Greenhead College annual Awards Evenings at the Town Hall. I was pleased to hear 85 per cent of Greenhead’s Class of 2016 moved onto University and 60 students earned Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards and that Huddersfield

New College received their best ever results last year. I am proud to have two excellent sixth form colleges in my constituency, New College and Greenhead College, who along with Kirklees College provide fantastic opportunities for our young people post-16.

I have also raised in Parliament once again the appalling proposals to downgrade A&E at HRI. I urged the Health Secretary during Health Questions to think like

Hidden gem of ‘outstanding’ childcare at Kirkroyds Pre-school in Wooldale ONE of the Holme Valley’s smaller pre-schools has received the ultimate praise.

Tucked away at the back of Wooldale Community Centre in Robert Lane is Kirkroyds Pre-School which has been awarded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted inspectors.

One comment from a delighted parent reads: “All my children have had a great start at Kirkroyds Pre-school and I can’t praise it highly enough’’.

This pre-school has consistently offered the highest quality of both care and education and has just received Ofsted’s highest accolade for the third time, previously receiving such praise in 2007 and 2011 and now for 2016.

In this most recent report Ofsted has described the setting as ‘superbly managed’ and says: “Children thrive in this highly inspiring environment. Staff use their expertise to plan exciting activities that target children’s individual needs and interests. Outstanding teaching encourages children to think critically, solve problems and persevere.

“All children are making rapid progress and some are exceeding levels of development. Parents comment that children

are nurtured in a cuddly environment. They say staff go above and beyond what is expected of them.’’

Lead practitioner Jeanette Marshall said: “We are delighted that we have received our third `outstanding’ Ofsted inspection.

“We have recently expanded to take two-yearolds into the pre-school and the Ofsted report demonstrates our passion and commitment to provide consistently outstanding teaching and education for children of all ages.

“I am very proud of our achievements and want to thank everyone involved with the pre-school for their dedication and hard work.’’

Places are currently available for two to five-yearolds and up to 15 hours of free childcare is available per week (eligibility criteria applies). Call in and have a chat about the options available for your child.

To enquire about a place at the pre-school or arrange a visit, please telephone 01484 680364 or email: kirkroyds1@ tiscali.co.uk

me when “my CCG come forward to NHS England with a request for £285million for their appalling plan to downgrade my local A&E, that the money would be better spent on frontline A&E care in one of the country’s biggest towns.” I also spoke in Parliament in support of our brilliant 6th Form Colleges (Greenhead and New College) and said there are huge funding challenges to our 6th Form Colleges and that there should be a review of funding so that it really does tackle the realistic costs of providing a well-rounded range of subjects so that we can compete internationally.

As always please do get in touch if me or my team can help you or if you’d like to visit the Houses of Parliament.

Tel: 01484 688364 or email jason.mccartney. mp@parliament.uk

Holme Valley school children can now find out what it was like for children over 100 years ago, thanks to a £750,000 refurbishment of Colne Valley Museum.

95 per cent of the revamp was paid for by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the additional £36,000 came from volunteers and donations at the museum. Fiona Spiers, head of Heritage Lottery Fund Yorkshire and The Humber, said: “We are delighted to support the plans by the community volunteers who manage this fascinating museum so they can continue to preserve and display the traditional skills and heritage of their valley for the enjoyment of visitors now and in the future.”

A match made in foodie heaven Philomena Foggs Bistro Cafe and Quirky II The Restaurant join forces to serve delicious home made, locally sourced food Two local businesses – that would initially appear to be competitors – have teamed up to support each other and show that two heads are better than one when it comes to running businesses in the highly competitive hospitality industry.

Quirky II The Restaurant in Meltham and Philomena Foggs Bistro Cafe in Thongsbridge, Holmfirth have proved that working together offers a huge advantage in the marketplace and shows how local businesses can support each other in many ways.

Both Quirky and Philomena’s concentrate on locally sourced ingredients, cooked by a team of highly regarded local chefs, with everything handmade on the premises.

Quirky II The Restaurant QUIRKY II The Restaurant started life seven years ago as Quirky Corner in tiny premises in the middle of Meltham.

By offering great food and service, the restaurant quickly outgrew the premises and two years ago took over the building next door and expanded, leaving the tiny premises of Quirky Corner for good.

This building is the former Meltham Conservative Club, a building rich in history as originally it was the first ever state school.

Restaurant owners Kyle Hopkin and Rachel Crowther (pictured left

outside the restaurant) knew it was important to convert such an historic building with love and attention.

The finished result led to an amazing transformation as they opened up the ceiling and walls to be much like the original school.

In this amazing building Kyle and his team serve up ‘old school’ traditional dishes with a modern Quirky twist.

The restaurant is open evenings with breakfast and lunch served on Sundays. Quirky II The Restaurant is now thriving and is known as a game specialist. New for 2017 sees the tapas menu being served in the relaxing wine lounge.

Tapas can be ordered along with wine, cocktails and draught and bottled beers and is an ideal place to

Philomena Foggs Bread, handmade on the premises daily. socialise in a relaxing environment.

The tapas menu is very ‘quirky’ and includes Yorkshire Tapas dishes alongside more traditional tapas.

The new wine bar is providing a welcome alternative in Meltham for those who prefer this to a traditional pub.

Quirky II The Restaurant, offers a fixed price menu which is £17.50 for two courses and £21 for three courses.

This includes dishes such as carrot and parsnip Scotch egg and a specials board with, amongst other things, grouse, pheasant, hare and pigeon. Why not think about treating your loved one to a meal out, maybe for Valentine’s Day? The restaurant also takes daytime bookings for funeral teas, christenings etc.

All sizes and types of parties can be catered for.

PHILOMENA Foggs is a new cafe, serving local, freshly prepared food from its premises at Albion Mills on Miry Lane in Thongsbridge.

The cafe is owned and run by local businesswoman Allison Wagstaff, who set it up after a lifetime love of travel and good food.

Chefs and waiting staff have been employed from the local area, including Head Chef Nick Goodfellow who previously ran Nick’s Kitchen, a restaurant voted number one in Holmfirth on Trip Advisor.

“We are delighted to have Nick on the team. He has a wonderful creative flair and shares our passion for using high quality local ingredients to create food from scratch. Even our baked beans are freshly prepared by Nick,’’ said Allison.

Allison opened the cafe after getting the all clear from cancer last year. As a lover of travel, she named the eatery after the

fictional explorer Phileas Fogg, changing the name to Philomena after her late mother who also loved travel and going out for a cake and a cuppa.

“After my recovery, my options were to either retire or take the plunge and do something I’d always wanted to do by opening my own cafe.

“I wanted to offer high quality food at a reasonable price and being a natural workaholic, the retirement option didn’t really appeal. Philomena Foggs is now run alongside our other existing businesses.

“Converting the space took a lot of work but in just seven weeks with the help of family, friends and local tradespeople, it was transformed. We have now been open for four months and already have a regular clientele

who return week after week to dine with us.’’

Items on the menu include traditional fare such as ploughman’s lunch and traditional 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’.

New for 2017 is the addition of a special Around The World Afternoon Tea featuring specialities from around the world.

Fully licensed, the cafe also has a gin parlour. Customers are pleasantly surprised when they enter the old mill building to find quirky, cosy décor, a friendly welcome and great food.

Head chef Nick Goodfellow NICK leads a team of seven in the kitchen at Philomena Foggs and offers a delicious range of freshly cooked dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.

Previously he has worked in restaurant kitchens around the world, learning and perfecting different styles of cooking.

With a lifelong love of Yorkshire, Nick’s experience led to the opening of Nick’s Kitchen in Holmfirth where, for five years, his expert cooking gave him the number one spot on Trip Advisor as he created the food he wanted.

Now he has brought his expertise to Philomena Foggs, still making the delicious food he loves to create.

What our customers say...

“Hidden cafe, needs discovering.’’

“Nothing else like this in the area and a great place to visit’.’

“Superb food in lovely surroundings. We went for lunch and were surprised at the quality of food and excellent value for money. I had the pastrami and red onion marmalade panini and my husband had the kedgeree, both were really tasty.’’

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Holmfirth’s newest Book your table early and eatery proves a hit NOW open is Holmfirth’s newest eatery The Whippet & Pickle which is already proving a big hit with Holme Valley diners.

Situated just off Town Gate in the heart of Holmfirth, the restaurant can be found nestled at the back of the Almond fashion shop in one of the quiet cobbled streets for which the town is famous. Look for the directions board.

The Whippet & Pickle has a very simple ethos: tasty, affordable and honest cooking using the freshest produce, homemade and as local as possible.

A warm welcome is always guaranteed whether you are looking for a delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.

You won’t find pages and pages of menu choices at The Whippet & Pickle but what you will is well thought out and something that will make you feel that little bit more special than when you walked in.

If you want something a little different the year on February 14, then join the team at The Whippet & Pickle for a ‘non Valentines’ Valentine! If all the plastic roses and hearts make you feel a little icky then this is the place to be!

On Tuesday February 14 the restaurant will have fantastic food, a lovely selection of wines, ales from Magic Rock and not a heart in sight!

Jane Harrop, who owns the

celebrate Valentine’s Day

restaurant with her partner Liam Malcolmson, said: “We think you should celebrate your friends and loved ones every day! Partners, boyfriends, girlfriends, friends and family alike are all very welcome for a lovely night out!

Please call us on 07725639740 to make a reservation.’’ The restaurant is set out over two floors, offering the perfect space for either relaxed coffees or private dining. Parties and get-togethers can be hosted in either the private dining room or 20-seater screening room. Pick your favourite movie, decide what food you would like and send out the invites!

To book a table, ring 01484 688151 or 07725 639740. Take a look at the website www. thewhippetandpickle.com and find the restaurant on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday.

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IT’S THE most romantic day of the year – so get out and celebrate on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday February 14.

Many local pubs and restaurants will be hosting special Valentine’s Day menus but remember, it is essential to book early to make sure you reserve your table.

A special meal out is always a nice way to mark the occasion as well as maybe buying flowers, chocolates, champagne and other gifts.

Show your loved one how much you care by doing something special this Valentine’s Day. FLOUCH BALTI HOUSE

If you’re planning on dining out this Valentine’s Day, then why not have a drive out to the Flouch Balti House, high above Holmfirth by the Flouch roundabout at Hazlehead.

The popular restaurant will be open from 5.30pm on Tuesday February 14 but booking is essential to make sure you have secured your table for Valentine’s Day evening.

The normal menu will be served but there is sure to be a great atmosphere for this special date in the calendar.

Flouch Balti House also offers a takeaway service if you just fancy a quiet night in with your loved

one. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 5.30pm to midnight so is ideal for a meal out any time of year.

With plenty of parking and a friendly welcome, you can be assured of a great meal out whatever the occasion.

TOSS O’COIN A delicious meal awaits romantics who book in at the Toss O’Coin country pub and restaurant on Valentine’s Day evening.

A three-course set menu will be available for just ÂŁ54 per couple and will include a bottle of wine.

The meal will include a choice of starters, a choice of main course and

an assiette of desserts to complete the meal.

Booking is essential to reserve your table so ring as early as possible on 01484 683567.

There’s sure to be a great atmosphere as the Toss O’Coin is making sure there will be a real Valentine’s theme to the whole evening.

An open log fire and the pub’s cosy feel is sure to add to the romantic feel of the special day.

All food served at the Toss O’Coin is made from fresh produce from local suppliers. With gluten free and vegetarian dishes, the pub caters for all dietary requirements.

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Start planning your home and garden improvements for 2017

By Susan Hampshire IN A few more weeks the nights will start to be a little lighter and hopefully the worst of winter will be behind us, meaning this is a perfect time to start thinking ahead.

The end of January and beginning of February is a great time to start making your plans for all those home or garden improvements you want to make in 2017.

Start looking at local shops and stores for any items of furniture you have in mind and take a look at local specialists for any of those big jobs you may have in mind, like a new kitchen or bathroom.

When it comes to the outside of the home and the garden, you can still make plans during the cooler

months, ready for springing into action when the weather improves.

Take a look at what some of the local specialist shops have on offer to improve your home and garden this year.

HOUSE OF OAK Are you sitting comfortably?

You will be if you take a look at the range of sofas and easy chairs currently available at the long established House of Oak in Scissett.

As well as a fabulous range of oak furniture for all rooms of the home, House of Oak also stocks a collection of Aniline leather two and three-seater sofas and chairs.

Aniline leather is one of the top grades of leather and the hand crafted collection is supplied by the highly regarded Halo Furniture

brand, which is renowned across the world for quality and workmanship.

The collection at House of Oak is predominantly displayed in the Riders Nut shade of brown leather but a whole range of colours is available to order.

As well as traditional two and three-seater sofas, the range available includes a high-back two-seater sofa, a downing chair design and a gable armchair. A Hudson manual recliner is also available.

House of Oak was selected as a stockist of Halo Furniture some time ago and appreciates the brand’s fine attention to detail, meticulous choice of wood and leather, and balance of tradition and contemporary style.

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Are You Sleeping Well?

THERE comes a time in everyone’s life when we realise sleep is far more of a necessity than a luxury. Work-life balance is harder now than ever before to manage, and our day-to-day lives are jam-packed with the non-stop stimulation of technology. As a result, most of us jump into bed, only to drag ourselves reluctantly out of it several frustrating hours later. We

snuggle down but we just can’t ‘switch off’ and Instead of waking up feeling rested and ready for the day to begin, we rely on a kick start from our daily dose of caffeine.

Whilst there is no quick fix for the insomnia that our 21st century culture has created, we can make simple changes that will help improve our quality of sleep and thereby reap the physical and emotional health

benefits that a restful night has been scientifically proven to promote.

Here are some top tips…

1. Leave that bottle of wine in the kitchen!

B Alcohol may help us fall asleep quicker, but it has been proven to affect the quality of sleep. If you fancy a glass or two in the evening, try to give your body enough time to process it before turning out the light.

2. A bedroom should be exactly what its name suggests.

B Try to avoid treating your room like an extension of the rest of your house, it should be for sleeping. Whilst, working from your laptop in bed can be convenient, it can also make ‘switching off’ all the more difficult.

B Having a TV in your room is another contributing factor to a poorer quality of sleep. Décor is also important, calming colours in a bedroom can have a big impact on our sleep, try to avoid vibrant tones when picking the palette for your bedroom.

3. Take time to wind down.

B A deep warm bath is not only a treat, but can help us relax before bedtime.

Writing a list of things, you need to do the following day, is a great way to clear your

mind of any distractions that otherwise stop you from drifting off 4. Try to keep it cool.

B Maintaining a good sleeping temperature can be difficult as there are all sorts of contributing factors to our bodies temperature while we sleep, but ideally the recommended room temperature for achieving a good night’s sleep is between 18C and 24C. 5. Make sure your mattress is comfortable and supportive.

B The foundation of a great night’s sleep is a comfortable bed. Research shows that sleeping on an uncomfortable mattress can cost each one of us up to an hour of sleep a night! So it’s all the more important to take time and care when choosing your mattress. Seek expert advice and try before you buy!

Your mattress should be firm enough to support your spine in the correct alignment whilst contouring to the shape of your body!

B Remember you are selecting a mattress that will improve your sleep and last years. Always consider quality before price – a good nights sleep EVERY night is an invaluable investment in your health.

Helping the Holme Valley Sleep Well Sleep Matters as the name suggests, is a business that cares about finding the right bed or mattress for our customers. You don’t buy a new mattress because you need a new mattress; you buy because you need a good night’s sleep.

Sleep Matters goal is to ensure all our customers wake up refreshed and relaxed and ready to face each day with vigour and energy.

Sourcing products from Yorkshire based manufacturers is important. The Holme Valley offers a great sense of community and buying locally appears to be wanted and supported; provided there’s a deal to be had!

One supplier, Harrison Beds, even grow their own upholstery fillings, with wool, hemp and flax from their own Yorkshire farm making this range as natural and environmentally friendly as possible.

Small and personal, yet we offer a really wide range of bed and mattress types – Pocket sprung mattresses with a “warm for winter” and when flipped, “cool for summer” side, mattresses which don’t need turning, Pillow Tops sumptuous and supremely comfortable, the latest in medical grade foam, which unlike memory foam keeps you cool at night and contours perfectly to each individual’s shape and is recognised by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Beds for your main bedroom and very competitively priced, double size pocket spring mattresses starting from as little as £399.00 which can be used anywhere .

Open 7 days per week – you’ll always be welcome to try for yourself!

For more information visit www.sleepcouncil. co.uk www.nationalbedfederation.co.uk www.nhs.co.uk

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Continued from page 18 The brand fits in with the ethos of House of Oak to supply top class furnishings for the whole house.

If you’re thinking of replacing a sofa or chair, then have a look at House of Oak in Wakefield Road, Scissett and make sure your home is well dressed for 2017.

SIMPLY LIGHTING If you’re thinking of making changes to your home this Spring, then don’t forget about lighting both for

inside and out. Good lighting makes all the difference to the interior of your home and can also be an important feature in the garden, both for the overall effect and for security.

The specialist Simply Lighting store at Wakefield Road, Aspley, carries an impressive range of lights including wall and ceiling designs, chandeliers, table and floor lamps, spotlights and downlights, bathroom lights and mirrors, along with a choice of outdoor and garden lights.

As well as the Aspley store, Simply Lighting also has a concession within Dixon & Franks in Honley village.

Situated in the homewear department, Simply Lighting has a range of pendants, table and floor lamps on display along with much more to order from an extensive range in the manufacturer’s catalogue.

Light up your home and garden this year with a little help from Huddersfield’s lighting specialist.

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Firm has the answer to your flat roof problems BASED in Ossett, and with 30 years experience, Endon Roofi ng has the answer to your flat roof problems.

Notoriously problematic, a flat roof on either a commercial or domestic building can become a major problem with common issues being leaks and standing water causing further degradation.

As a specialist, Endon Roofi ng can offer cost effective solutions for new flat roof installations or repairs for existing flat roof problems on domestic extensions, porches, garages etc. By using high performance single ply membrane, Endon’s highly experienced team offer a quick and affordable answer to all flat roof issues.

The lightweight single ply membrane provides a great answer for any loadbearing issues and is ideal to waterproof both industrial roofs and domestic flat roofs.

Endon Roofi ng uses the leading single ply system – used for decades in both the UK and Europe – so guarantees only the best answer to your flat roof problem.

Although much of their work is on commercial properties, Endon Roofi ng

provides services to the domestic market.

So if you’ve a porch or flat garage roof which has seen better days and is beginning to give you cause for concern, speak to the Endon experts for their help and advice.

All customers receive a prompt response to any initial telephone or email inquiry, followed by a thorough diagnosis of the work needed to solve the problem and an accurate quote.

Endon Roofi ng is also an expert in new `green’ roofs which are becoming increasingly popular across the country with home owners who are building an extension or who want to install a green roof on a garage, outhouse and any

area where a flat roof is required.

Green Roofs include a sedum mat which can support vegetation, attract wildlife, provide food for butterfl ies, birds and bees and also help the environment. It is also a useful way to help disguise unsightly buildings and to provide added insulation for a porch, extension or garage.

If you need help from Endon Roofi ng, take a look at the website www.endonroofi ng. com where you can see examples of recent work carried out across the UK. This includes work on businesses, several schools, a farm shop and even an Army centre.

Call now for a free no obligation quotation on 01924 270822.

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Continued from page 21 OAK AND PINE BY DESIGN A New Year bonus is currently available at Oak and Pine by Design for homeowners looking for bespoke furnishings for their home in 2017.

Master craftsman Daniel Fitzpatrick, who runs the Honley based business, has a sale offer on all orders placed until the end of February.

This covers all the products he offers including bespoke kitchens and fitted bedrooms along with free standing wardrobes, reclaimed doors and other individually crafted pieces of furniture.

Now is a great time to take a look at the Honley showroom and see what Daniel could create for your home, using only the finest timbers including European or American oak, pine, beech, mahogany and

walnut.

Daniel is known across the Holme Valley for his fabulous bespoke fitted kitchens in both contemporary and traditional designs.

Everything he makes is created on-site in the Honley workshop.

Ask Daniel to create furniture for your home and you’ll enjoy the difference it makes – it’s the distinction between having a good piece of furniture and a great one.

SW INTERIORS Thinking about splashing out on a dream kitchen this year?

Then speak to the experts at S W Interiors at Rock Works, Brockholes where you can browse around the showroom and see highly skilled tradesmen creating bespoke kitchens in the on-site workshop.

The showroom has styles and designs to suit all tastes

and all house styles, both traditional and modern.

If you’ve got a specific design in mind, then talk to the father and son team and they will tailor make a new kitchen to your own individual requirements.

S W Interiors is now stocking Silestone worktops which can give your kitchen a really luxurious finish.

Many Holme Valley people have already taken delivery of a brand new kitchen from S W Interiors and the new year has started well for the busy Brockholes business.

Either phone for more details on 01484 666791 or call in at the showroom, which is open six days a week.

Take a look at the website www.swinteriordesigns. co.uk to see just some of the kitchen styles currently available and read the testimonials from delighted customers.

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How pattern imprinted concrete can enhance your home OVER two decades in business and still going strong.

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

After a busy summer the company have their usual savers coming up.

This is where you can make a substantial saving

on your pattern imprinted concrete driveway or outside area.

To arrange a quotation call the sales office on 01484 321456.

Due to the great success of their pattern imprinted concrete, the commercial side of the business has increased tremendously.

John Quinn, managing director, states that this is down to the huge benefits

that pattern imprinted concrete has over other forms of paving.

Q No weeds.

Q No sinkage of the area.

Q No stains.

Q Virtually maintenance free.

It can’t be carted away like traditional York stone paving-something imprinted concrete can replicate very well!

Hi-spec Concrete

Right at the heart of your home ...

DURING the winter months there’s nothing more comforting than a warm fire at the heart of your home’s living space.

Whether you choose a gas or electric fire, or even a modern wood burning stove, the warm glow makes you feel cosy and safe from the cold and rain outside.

It’s one of the things that makes your house a real home.

With some cold weather still to come this winter, why not think about buying a new fire or stove and even a new fireplace to surround it?

Take a look at The Fireplace & Stove Centre, situated in Nortonthorpe Mills off Wakefield Road in Scissett, which has a great choice of fires and fireplaces and which is open seven days a week.

The extensive showroom is home to a wide range of both traditional and modern fireplaces as well as all the latest fires and stoves.

The owners don’t offer an on-line sale service, firmly believing that the best way to choose a fire is to see it working in a showroom

environment – nothing beats seeing the real thing.

You can also pick up some expert advice from qualified staff who will put together a bespoke package to suit your individual requirements.

If you can’t find just what you had in mind, remember that The Fireplace & Stove Centre can create a made-tomeasure bespoke fireplace to fit a particular space in your home.

All fireplace and stove installations are carried out by fully qualified and experienced engineers.

Each engineer is GAS SAFE or HETAS registered

to guarantee peace of mind for all homeowners.

A full after-sales service is second to none and will also cover regular maintenance.

The Fireplace & Stove Centre is a family-run business which has been established for many years in Scissett.

You can trust this family to look after your family. It’s the company that cares about keeping you warm all year round.

Take a look at the website www.thefireplaceandstovecentre.co.uk or ring 01484 862224 for more details.

UK, sister company of Spectacular Driveways, is also growing quite nicely as well.

Builders, landscapers and DIYers are really enjoying the service provided by our concrete volumetric trucks that batch on site.

This is a modern delivery service providing concrete throughout the Yorkshire region.

Hi-spec mixes freshly

batched concrete on site to your own specification.

Should you need help laying the concrete – that service can be provided as well.

John said: “We are pleased to provide this fantastic service, which was born out of necessity.

“We were always being let down by the drum mixer type delivery service, and hi-spec is now proving

popular with almost every kind of customer requiring concrete.

“We supply structural concrete, screeds and our own overlay modified screed for covering unsightly areas at a fraction of the cost!”

For information on both Spectacular Driveways and Hi-spec Concrete UK telephone the sales office on 01484 321456.

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What’s On Guide

Part of your community

with Michael Wallbank

Thursday January 26 – Saturday February 4, Penistone Paramount: The Pantomime Treasure Island – Penistone Theatre Group presents the classic tale with music, singing, dancing, comedy and romance to suit all ages. Show times 7pm Thurs 26, Fri 27, Sat 28, Tues 31, Weds 1, Thurs 2, Fri 3, Sat 4; also 2pm, Sat 28, Sat 4; 1pm and 5pm, Sun 29. Box office 01226 767532.

Wednesday February 1 – Saturday 4, Meltham Church Hall: Hansel and Gretel, pantomime presented by The Stage Company, Meltham.

Performances Weds, Thurs, Fri 7.15pm, Sat 1.30pm and 6pm.

Tickets £7, £5 concessions, available from The Flower Box, Meltham or by phone 01484 684998.

Friday February 3 – Friday 17, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri 3, Absolute Bowie – prepare to be taken from A to Z (Absolute Beginners to Ziggy!) with Stations to Station in between; Sat 4, Local Hero Promotions present Ables Army, Palmes, Courtyards (doors 6.30pm, first band 7pm); Thurs 9, Skindred, widely acknowledged as one of the most enthralling live bands on the planet, supported by Raging Speed Horn and RSJ; Fri 17, The Clone Roses + Happy Mondaze, including classics Waterfall, Made of Stone, I Am the Resurrection, along with much heralded new songs All For One and Beautiful Thing.

Doors open 7.30pm or as stated.

Tickets on sale at the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Saturday February 4 – Saturday 11, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Sat 4,

11am, 12.30pm and 2pm, The Adventures of Pom, show for under-4s with leading early years storyteller and performance artist Rosie Boycott-Garnett; Thurs 9, 7.30pm, Opera della Luna presents Tales of Offenbach, two hilarious one-act operas; 8pm Comedy night in the Sygenta Cellar with Nathan Caton (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week etc) and Steve Bugeja (BBC New Comedy award winner); Sat 11,11am and 2pm, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, music, puppetry and storytelling (age 3-7). Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Thursday February 9 – Sunday 12, Honley Civic Society: Thurs 9, 7.30pm, Talk on Yorkshire Air Ambulance, in St Mary’s Parish Rooms, Church Street, visitors welcome, £2 admission; Sun 12, 2.15pm, Guided walk from Trinity Church, Mystery map read, bring a compass if you have one.

Friday February 10 – Saturday 18, Honley Players present Puss In Boots: an ‘inspired’ pantomime written by Ruth Jepson and Henny Taylor. at Southgate Theatre (HD9 6NT).

Show times: Fri 10, Sat 11, Weds 15, Fri 17, Sat 18, at 7.15pm, also 2.30pm matinee on Sat 11, Sun 12, Sat 18. Tickets £7, £4 concessions, available from Gallery Café, Honley, online at tickets.kirklees.gov.uk or southgatetheatre.org Saturday February 11, Visiting Villages: meet Liz at Shepley Railway Station (HD8 8DU), 10am, for a medium, circular walk, seven miles, gently paced to Birdsedge, High Flatts and Upper Cumberworth. Estimated finish 2pm. Contact Susan,

Kirklees Countryside Volunteer, 07979 292 781, signpost kirklees@yahoo.co.uk Sunday February 12, Huddersfield Town Hall: Classical Creatures, concert

by Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra, including Vaughan Williams – Overture: The Wasps; Prokofiev – Peter and the Wolf; Eric Coates – Three Bears Suite; John Williams – Jurassic Park Suite, 2.30pm. Box office 01484 225755, tickets.kirklees.gov.uk Monday February 13, Huddersfield Music Society: chamber concert at St Paul’s Hall, University Of Huddersfield, Queensgate (HD1 3DH), 7.30pm.

Contact David Allsopp 07525 337 233, hudds_music_soc@yahoo. co.uk Tuesday February 14 – Saturday 18, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Tues 14, 7.45pm, Getting Better Slowly, creative collision of new writing, verbatim accounts, sound and movement; Weds 15, 7.30pm, Ruby Wax – Frazzled!... follow up to her sell out touring show and best-selling book, Sane New World; Thurs 16 - Sat 18, 7.30pm, Invincible, refreshing, Ayckbourn style comedy by Torben Betts. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Saturday February 18 and Wednesday March 1, Through the Quay-Hole Tour at Heritage Quay, University of Huddersfield: Find out about all the fascinating collections and unique archives cared for by the university. Free and open to all.

Tour times Sat 11am, Weds 1pm, monthly throughout the year.

More information 01484 473168 or hqbookings@hud.ac.uk Saturday February 18,

Peter Hook & The Light, live at Holmfirth Picturedrome, March 4. Photo: Mark McNulty.

National Trust, Marsden: enjoy magnificent long range views on a ‘hard’ 10-mile walk climbing open moorland to Millstone Edge, continuing past Castleshaw Roman fort to Dowry Castle, a 19th century shooting lodge, returning along the ancient packhorse route known as Rapes Highway, 10am-4pm. More information 01484 847016, marsdenmoor@ nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday February 18 – Saturday 25, Uppermill Civic Hall (OL3 6AE): Sat 18, 7.30pm, Walk Like A Man, musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Tickets online at ticketline.co.uk; Sat 25, 7pm, Dodgy, ‘90s Britpop legends (Good Enough, Staying Out For The Summer), supported by local bands The Maitlands and Smashing Lads. Tickets online at skiddle.com Sunday February 19 and March 5, Holmfirth Farmers’ Market: quality local produce, fresh fruit and veg, meats, cheeses, cakes, jams and much more, in the Market Hall, 9am-2pm.

Information line 01484 223730.

Sunday February 19, Fields and Villages Walk: meet Robert at the bus terminus, Northgate, Almondbury (HD5 8UU), 11am, for a medium, circular walk to Farnley Tyas and Highburton (eight miles). Contact Susan, Kirklees Countryside Volunteer, 07979 292 781, signpost_ kirklees@yahoo.co.uk Tuesday February 21 – Friday 24, Totties Garden Centre: Half term activities, Tues 21 and Weds 22, fairandfunky SCRAPtastic – making things from recycled bits and pieces, £3.50; Thurs 23 and Fri 24, Kids Be Happy Sand Art – make great pictures from sand, £3.

All sessions run from 9.30am – 11am, everyone welcome – just come along.

Tuesday February 21, Huddersfield Art Gallery: Dropin Family Art Day, something a little different to spark the interest of both parents and children, 1pm-3pm, £1 per child, no need to book. Contact 01484 221964 or 221952, info. galleries@kirklees.gov.uk Wednesday February 22 – Sunday 26, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Grimm Up North, a new family show for half term week, with Huddersfield Thespians bringing a northern slant to the

much-loved Grimm’s fairytales, performances Weds – Fri 7.15pm; Sat 10.30am, 2pm and 5.30pm; Sun 10.30am and 2pm.

Also on Weds 22, 7.30pm, Film: American Honey; Thurs 23, 7.30pm, Jonathan Pie: Live; Fri 24, 7.30pm, Good Dog, Britain’s leading African theatre company presents Arinzé Kene’s delicately observed and fearlessly told tale.

Box office 01484 430528, thelbt. org Saturday February 25, Blackmoorfoot to Deer Hill Walk: meet Brian, near the children’s playground at the junction of Acre Lane, Meltham Mills Road and Knowle Road, Meltham Mills (HD9 4EJ), 10am, for a medium, circular walk, nine miles, visiting Blackmoorfoot and Deer Hill Reservoirs while completing a circuit of Meltham. Estimated finish 3pm. Contact Susan, Kirklees Countryside Volunteer, 07979 292 781, signpost_ kirklees@yahoo.co.uk Saturday February 25 – March 4, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Sat 25, A Foreigner’s Journey, UK’s No.1 tribute to Foreigner and Journey; Sat 4, Peter Hook & The Light, performing Substance – The Albums Of Joy Division and New Order. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets on sale at the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Saturday February 25, HepworthLIVE at the Village Hall: Gigspanner, featuring legendary former Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight. Doors 7.30pm for 8pm. Online booking at hepworthlive.com/tickets Sunday February 26, Huddersfield 10K Road Race: undulating route (Yorkshire style) but with a fast finish, £1,600 in prizes, first six males, first six females, winning ‘vet’ categories and first three teams.

More information Becky Mullen, Huddersfield Road Runners AC, 07793 317 016, hrrac@hotmail. co.uk Tuesday February 28 – Saturday March 4, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Tues 28 – Thurs 2, Strictly Pennine, celebration of dance with talented pupils from 47 schools, 5.45pm (also 8pm Tues and Weds); Fri 3 – Sat 4, Outside The Box – A Live Show About Death, original and beautifully cathartic show, combining mercurial tales and miraculous truths, Fri 7.45pm, Sat 2pm. Box office 01484

430528, thelbt.org Saturday March 4 – Sunday 19, Huddersfield Literature Festival: now in its 10th year, events include Sat 4, Oastler Building, University of Huddersfield, 11am-1pm, Getting Started In Showbiz – workshop for aspiring writers; Denby Dale Library, 12.30pm, talk and guided walk with writer, film maker and broadcaster Andrew White (limited numbers, advance booking recommended); Storthes Hall, Kirkburton, 7.30pm, Comedy evening with James Bran and Kate Fox; Sun 5, 3pm, Marsden Mechanics Hall, A Celebration of Pride and Prejudice and all things Austen, marking 200 years since the author’s death in 1817, with special guest, actor Adrian Lukis, who played the villainous army officer Mr Wickham in the 1995 TV adaptation. Festival website litfest.org.uk Tickets for most events can be booked via the Lawrence Batley Theatre box office 01484 430528, thelbt. org Saturday March 4 – Sunday 5, Huddersfield Town Hall: Yorkshire Brass Band Championships, Saturday from 9.15am, Second, Fourth and First Section; Sunday, from 10am, Third Section, 3.30pm, Championship Section. Box office 01484 225755, tickets. kirklees.gov.uk Sunday March 5, A Rural Round Walk: meet Margaret in the car park behind the hairdresser’s, near Emley Cross, Church Street, Emley (HD8 9RE), 11.30am, for a medium circular walk, six to seven miles, along country lanes and field paths. Estimated finish 3pm. Contact Susan, Kirklees Countryside Volunteer, 07979 292 781, signpost_kirklees@ yahoo.co.uk Friday March 10 – Saturday 11, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri 10, Seth Lakeman, West Country folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist; Sat 11, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, welcome return of the iconic ‘70s legend, always much more than just a gig. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets on sale at the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Saturday March 11, Penistone Paramount: Penistone Ladies’ Choir, celebrating their 30th year, in concert with Hade Edge Brass Band, 7pm. Box office 01226 767532.

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Totties Garden Centre’s plant of the moment from Lisa Halifax...Camellia. Few hardy shrubs signal the end of winter better than camellias, highly valued for their stunning floral displays and fresh, glossy, evergreen foliage.

Keeping the cattle outdoors February’ s gardening tips thanks to the mild weather THE mild winter has allowed us to keep a number of our cattle outdoors and they look remarkably healthy.

The turnip winter fodder has been eaten up and we are now feeding silage.

We accept the land will more than likely be poached (churned up to mud) by the cattle and will need working up in the spring.

The cost of ploughing and reseeding this land is greatly offset by the time and money saved in bedding down and mucking out the cattle, which needs to be done when they are housed indoors.

This said, we do have a herd of cattle indoors.

The field they were grazing

is steep and the slightest wet weather makes it impassable even with a tractor, no good when you are feeding a half tonne bale of silage every week.

Over the coming weeks we shall be preparing to bring our ewes home from their winter grazing.

Once home they will be pregnancy scanned and sorted for lambing.

The last of the 2016 born lambs headed off to the auction market in Holmfirth earlier in January.

Before the auction the lambs are sorted into small batches, usually

around four lambs of equal conformation (build) and size.

Buyers, mainly from abattoirs, bid for the lambs with the batch sold to the highest bidder.

We were pleased that all our lambs sold at a fair price.

Our January experience days have proved popular, with many purchased for Christmas presents.

Successful sausage making and pie making evenings were held, and we ran a second sausage making evening to meet demand.

In February we are hosting a steak night and pancake making afternoon.

Visit www.coddysfarm. co.uk to book your place.

from Totties Garden Centre A FEW milder days can fool us into thinking spring isn’t far away but don’t be deceived, February can still be a cold and cruel month for a gardener.

Keep those less hardy plants under cover and protected for a little longer, if you don’t want them to be spoilt by frost.

That doesn’t mean there aren’t jobs you can be getting on with in preparation of longer, warmer days.

It’s time to chit early potatoes, keeping them in a cool and light spot. Try not to rush their growth as it’ll be at least another month before they’ll actually go in the ground. We have lots of varieties to choose from,

and our gardening experts are happy to share their knowledge of successful vegetable growing.

Sowing seeds in a propagator, a heated greenhouse or on a windowsill is now possible, but keep the temperature around 21ºC (70ºF) if you can.

There are plenty of summer bedding seeds to choose from including geranium, petunia, busy lizzie and sweet peas. All bring with them memories of pretty colours and the fragrant smells of long, lazy days spent enjoying your garden.

If you want to feel the dirt on your hands once

again you can cut back any remaining bits of last year’s growth on perennials, it’s easier to get as much off as possible before new crowns form. Put any waste on the compost heap as the stems will all break down. It’s probably a good time to give your heap a turn too.

Use plenty of mulch on your beds and borders as it helps the soil retain moisture when the warmer weather comes, it supresses weeds and regulates the soil temperature too.

Lastly don’t forget our feathered friends and remember to feed the birds.

We have 25 per cent extra free on selected bird feed at the moment.

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