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Parents express fury at academies plans

By Olivia Taylor LOCAL parents are coming together to express their fury as the government confirms plans to give every school in the country academy status.

By 2022 every school in the Holme Valley and the country will have to be either converted into an academy or seen to be committing to converting.

Academies are independent, statefunded schools, which receive their funding directly from central government, rather than through a local authority.

This means that teachers will have more

power over pay, length or term time and how long the school day is.

Disgruntled parent and member of Holmfirth Parents against academies, Nicolle Burns-Keane, said: “Me and a few other parents were talking about the plans when we were picking the kids up from school.

“We wanted to do something about it so we set up a website and twitter page.”

Holmfirth Parents Against Forced Academies have gathered support from 200 locals, with people expressing their agreement on the organisation’s Facebook

and Twitter page.

Nicolle added: “We’re trying to promote what’s actually happening to the parents in our area, we want other to be more educated on the subject.

“You don’t have to be a qualified teacher to work in an academy, this can be a good thing but it can also be exploited.”

A public meeting was held last month, seeing a group of concerned parents and school governors come together to oppose the plans.

Edgar HolroydDoveton, from Meltham Parents and Residents Against Forced Academisation commented: “There is no

evidence that academies improve schooling and education - after all they are merely a structural change involving who ‘owns’ the school.

“It is however a form of robbery where public assets are given to private business chains and follows closely the United States model of privatising education.

“What we should be doing is following the model in Finland, where there is good public education, smaller classes and a system led by the professional expertise of the teaching profession.”

Q What do you think of the plan? Email ot@ scriptmedia.co.uk

A 16-year-old footballer from Meltham is one of the country’s hottest properties, and is rumoured to be attracting interest from some of the top Premier League clubs.

Jordan Williams has represented England under 17s seven times and is a regular in Huddersfield Town’s under 18s team.

See page 5 for more.

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New home sought for couple’s climbing wall

By Olivia Taylor A LOCAL couple are calling on local members of the community to help them find a home for their climbing wall.

When Ruth and Carl Dawson heard Huddersfield Sports Centre was set to be demolished they didn’t want to see the climbing wall go to waste.

Ruth said: “We run HD3 fitness centre so the initial aim was to get the climbing wall in there, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to work out, we just don’t want it to

go to waste.”

A campaign has been launched to fund and find a new home for the climbing wall, ideally in the Holme Valley.

The pair are looking to raise £20,000 through the online fundraising site crowd funder.

Ruth added: “We just need a small warehouse type place, the only thing it needs to have is a toilet, that’s it, we really don’t need much else.”

If the pair’s dream becomes a reality, the facility will be run as a not-for-profit organisation, charging users

a small fee to cover the upkeep of the premises.

Ruth added: “Ideally we’re looking for somewhere that won’t charge us a lot in rent in the Holme Valley or Penistone, around that area.”

If you have a space you think would be suitable to house a climbing wall, get in touch with the duo via their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ holmevalleybouldering/, or if you’d like to donate to their crowdfunding page visit: http://www.crowdfunder. co.uk/holme-valleybouldering

Brindon Addy with youngsters from Holme Junior and Infant School.

Butcher delivers ‘masterclass’ KIRKLEES master butcher Brindon Addy delivered an educational ‘masterclass’ to pupils at Holme Junior and Infant School in Holmfirth – and also gave them a handson opportunity to create their own pork pies.

Brindon, of J Brindon Addy Butchers in Hade Edge,

is a friend and supporter of the Meal Hill Road school and made his latest visit to help the school in its quest to gain the Food for Life silver award.

The school has already gained the Food for Life bronze award through the British Soil Association in

recognition of its healthy and climate-friendly food culture.

Pupils will also be visiting Addy’s Penistone Road shop later this month to see the preparation and packaging process for products, as well as learn about the marketing and sales side of his business.

Locals name new residential street in Meltham Friends of Honley Library hosted a charity coffee morning in April, which included a book sale, raffle and bran tub for kids. The event was to raise money for the Mayor’s Charity Appeal supporting Diabetes care in Kirklees. The morning was a success and raised £135.

KIRKLEES Council asked locals to name a new residential street in Meltham last month.

The new street is located on the former Albion Mills site on Mill Moor Road.

The council will announce the chosen street name later this month.

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Artist is invited to exhibit her work across the pond Firms give their views on region Holme Valley Vision has been asking businesses what would help make the Holme Valley a better place to live in.

By Olivia Taylor

LOCALS have gathered to survey local businesses to help find out what would help make the Holme Valley a better place to live in.

Holme Valley Vision, a project run by a number of community groups, has been working since 2012 to find out what people think about living, working and visiting the Valley.

The group says it carries out the research to find out what matters to locals, and uses the information to

initiate projects to influence decisions made by Kirklees Council.

This year, the organisation is repeating a survey of local businesses from 2012, to help identify what would make the Holme Valley a better place to work in – and what would help local businesses prosper.

Group member Margaret Dale said: “This important information will be used to help us work out what better support could be offered to

local businesses as well as feed into consultations and action plans.

“We will also be running a workshop to hear the results and decide what we are going to do next.”

Businesses can participate in the survey by visiting www.arpsurveys.co.uk/hvv before May 12.

The results workshop will be held on May17 at Brambles in Holmfirth from 6.45pm to 9.30pm.

Bridleways Group gears up for annual fashion show KIRKLEES Bridleways Group is gearing up for its annual fashion show, with a little help from local models and businesses.

The event will be hosted by The Original ChainReaxtion in Honley, and stylists from BB’s hair salon will be on hand

to help on the day.

As well as the fashion show, guests will be provided with trade stalls, a raffle and an auction.

With all funds raised going to Kirklees Bridleways Group’s bridleway expansion/ upgrade work.

Doors open 6.30pm to browse stalls, while the show starts at 7.15pm Tickets £5 – available from The Original ChainReaxtion shop – on 07868 272663 or from Equine Hut, Meltham and The Huntsman Inn, Holmfirth.

A LOCAL artist has been left stunned after she was invited to have her work exhibited across the pond – in New York.

Caro Ward was approached by the Agora Gallery last year, and to her it sounded too good to be true.

She said: “When I was first approached and asked about the exhibition in New York I thought it was a scam, when it dawned on me that it wasn’t I was in total shock.

“After an hour-long phone call I finally realised that it wasn’t a joke, I took a lot of convincing, I was very dubious.”

Caro graduated from university in 2006, fulfilling her passion and taking up art as a full-time career.

She said: “I’ve been doing it forever but I didn’t really go down the professional route until I graduated.

“I was really surprised

Caro Ward in her studio. when I made my first sale, the money is just a welcome addition to my job.”

The work the 58-year-old does is all about exploring the bond between horses and people. The art is created using pencils, oil paints and water colours and canvases can be up to 5ft. tall and 3ft. wide.

Caro added: “My paintings are love affairs that capture the feeling of connection. I absolutely love what I do.

“It’s not a job, it’s a vocation. If somebody comes to me and tells me

that they’ve seen something that they can connect with in my paintings then I really feel like I’ve achieved something.”

Caro is set to fly out to the Big Apple next month with her 18-year-old son Nick who is studying business and enterprise management.

She said: “I’ve already been to the gallery and it was amazing, I’m just so excited now, this could open a lot of doors for me.

“My son Nick is coming with me, he’s like my business advisor.”

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Opportunities identified for The Queen’s 90th green fingered residents ... Birthday tea-party HOLME Valley Parish Council has recently completed its review of allotment provision in the area and was delighted to discover that there are seven active sites within the Valley.

The Parish Council set up an Allotments Working Group in the autumn prompted by requests for sites by the Brockholes Community Allotments and Orchard Society.

It asked residents to advise both on what provision was already in place and where there were potential parcels of land which could be used for future cultivation.

“We discovered there were more sites than we thought” said Councillor Jane Greenwood, Chair of the Working Group. “But people did not always know where sites were available and who to contact.

“We also identified that there are two distinct types of provision: allotments where people rent individual plots and community

gardens where the whole area is a shared space.

“The Valley has both these types on offer so hopefully everyone who wants to grow their own produce can do so!”

The identified sites are: Q Three Kirklees owned allotment sites (Woodhead Road, Fairfields; and two on Royds Avenue, New Mill). Contact is: Tara Delaney on 01484 414700, tara.delaney@ kirklees .gov.uk Q Holme Allotments in Holme Village provided by the Parish Council. Contact is the Clerk on 01484 822491, clerk@ holmevalleyparishcouncil.gov.uk Q Wooldale Allotments run by the Wooldale Allotment Society.

Contacts are on Facebook or through the Wooldale Co-op.

Q New Mill Community Garden.

Contacts are on Facebook or through Ann Beal, 07710 785860.

Q Growing Works who have recently moved to Hope Bank Works at Brockholes. This is a

charity involved with carers and horticulture. Contacts are info@ growingworks.org.uk or 07719 509703.

Two small parcels of land were offered as potential new sites and the owners of these have been put in touch with the nearest allotment sites to explore use in the future.

Given the sites available, the Parish Council is not actively exploring securing any additional sites in the short term but as part of the formulation of the Neighbourhood Plan over the next 18 months, it will be interested to see if any more demand for community growing space is identified.

The specific demand identified in Brockholes is being explored further by the Brockholes Community Allotments and Orchard Society to try to find a viable site close to the 30 local households who expressed an interest in allotments.

THE Parish Council is organising a tea-party to be held on Saturday, 14th May 2016 for all residents in the Valley who turned 90 within a year of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday.

Local schools took part in a competition to design a card and the winning design (showing a beautifully decorated cake) by Sophie Bendon, age 9, of Scholes J & I School, was then printed on a card sent to HM The Queen before her birthday on 21st April. The same design was also printed on invitations sent to the identified residents for the tea-party.

Almost 30 eligible residents have been identified with the help of local groups and members of the council; the residents have been invited, with a guest/companion, to the tea-party, to be held at

Holmbridge Church Hall. The 90-year-olds will be offered sandwiches, tea and a piece of specially commissioned cake – which is also in the same colourful design as the cake on the card/invitations.

Old Valley photos will be on display during the afternoon and entertainment will be provided by a local musician and the residents will also listen to a specially commissioned piece of music written by local musician, Thomas Brown, and played by a local brass band.

The Parish Council hopes this will be a very special occasion for the local residents, to make them feel valued and appreciated by the Parish Council and the Valley community.

Look out in our next column, for photographs of the celebrations!

The Parish Council is co-ordinating the preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan and its Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group has recently welcomed representatives from eight Holme Valley groups to help drive the process forward. The Steering Group has recently received notification that it has been successful in securing technical support to undertake a Heritage and Character assessment which will look at the landscape, history and buildings of the Valley. The Group is also hoping to appoint a consultant in May to provide guidance and specialist support for the process.

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Representing your country at senior level is every football fan’s dream – and Jordan Williams is well on his way to realising it. The 16-year-old battling centre half spoke to Danny Richardson about his blossoming career...

Jordan on way to turning his football dream into a reality JORDAN Williams is a normal teenage lad – a normal teenage lad who has represented his country in international competition.

The Meltham-born prospect is gaining a reputation as one of Huddersfield Town’s brightest prospects – and he’s still only 16.

He’s already represented England Under 17s and has seven caps to his name so far.

He’s come a long way from the rugby-loving kid he once was.

Like many lads his age, Jordan’s sole football experience came from playing in local parks with jumpers for goal posts – but his real passion was a whole different ball game.

“I played rugby when I was a kid. My dad liked rugby and I was a Huddersfield Giants fan. I was interested in football but I didn’t really take it up.”

How things change.

At the age of nine, when he began playing football on a Saturday morning – Jordan discovered his knack for the beautiful game.

He signed up for local side

Meltham, and was quickly scouted by Huddersfield Town after a string of impressive performances.

“I was scouted for a six-week trial,” says Jordan.

“Huddersfield then offered me a one-year contract, then twoyear, followed by a four-year contract and then a scholarship.”

Jordan has had his fair share of success since, going on to become a regular for Huddersfield’s under-18 side, as well as gaining international experience.

“It’s not usual for a lad from this area to be going up against and playing with players from the big clubs like Chelsea, Man City and Man United,” he says.

Despite his growing reputation, Jordan remains grounded. There have been rumours that he’s been scouted by some of the biggest clubs in the country – including North East giants Newcastle United.

If the Magpies are interested in securing his services – Jordan isn’t giving anything away.

“They’re just rumours,” he

says. “It’s nice to hear that I’m being noticed, but there’s nothing concrete or major.”

If there’s one thing that Jordan oozes, it’s humbleness. Despite his prospects as a footballer, he has a back-up career choice in the pipeline.

“I’ve got an interest in hairdressing,” he says. “I’m doing my GCSE’s at the minute too. If the football doesn’t work out, I’ve got something to fall back on. I’m trying not to think about that though.”

Despite his success so far – more than most lads can ever dream of – Jordan still harbours

ambitions.

Like his idols Vincent Kompany and England legend Rio Ferdinand, Jordan wants to experience life as a Premier League superstar, but not before he’s repaid his hometown club.

“I want to make my Huddersfield debut, that would be great, but then I want to play in the Premier League and hopefully for England.

“We had a talk from (former England international) Jamie Carragher, who said he wasn’t the best, but his work rate and the fact he worked hard helped him go further. That inspires me.”

Jordan is aware of the pressures that come with his chosen career, but says he’s relishing the prospect of becoming a role model and repaying his family’s faith.

“I’d love to be a role model to young footballers, I definitely want to achieve that in the future,” he says.

“My family have been really supportive and I want to make them proud.”

Man jailed over theft of stamps worth £90,000

A HOLMFIRTH man has been jailed for stealing £90,000 worth of stamps from his Barnsley employer – before selling them on to fund luxury holidays.

Andrew Swales, 39, of Woodland View, Thongsbridge, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday, April 22, where he was sentenced to one year and eight months for theft.

The court heard that over a period of three years, from 2009 to 2012, Swales ordered and then stole thousands of books of first and second class stamps whilst manager of the Co-op store on Snape Hill Road, Darfield.

Police launched an investigation in July 2013 after an internal investigation revealed large, high value orders of postage stamps were unaccounted for.

Swales’ home was subsequently searched, and a quantity of first and second-class stamps were recovered.

Detective Constable Graeme Badcock, the investigating officer, said: “Swales stole postage stamps that he had ordered to the store, before selling them on and using the money to buy electrical goods, fund foreign holidays and gamble, all at the expense of his employer.

“This was a lifestyle beyond his means. His sentencing today is the result of a lengthy and complex investigation and I would like to thank everyone who has assisted in bringing Swales to justice, including staff at the Co-operative group. Thefts from businesses are not victimless crimes.”

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Angry parents hit out at proposed changes to school’s uniform

DISGRUNTLED parents of pupils at Holmfirth High School have hit out at uniform changes that will come into place in September.

The school recently took the decision to change its uniform following concerns over appropriate school wear.

A letter sent home to parents stated that there were “major concerns and issues” the school was dealing with in regards to uniforms, including girls’ skirts and their length.

The school said in the letter that the “battle” for consistency resulted in the school looking at ways it could introduce ‘uniformity’, and that discussions had taken place with parents and pupils.

As a result, the school said it would introduce items of uniform with a discreet Holmfirth Yorkshire rose logo for boys and girls trousers, and girls skirts.

However, some parents have hit out at the proposed changes, saying that the new uniform is expensive and may even affect their child’s education.

One worried mum, who has two kids at the school but asked not to be named, said: “I don’t think the school realises the cost of having to buy this new uniform will have on parents.

“Our uniform review has helped the school find solutions to some inconsistencies with how school uniform is worn by some students.”

“Yes, some parents will be able to afford the uniforms, but there are people I know who have more than one kid at the school and the last thing they need is to have to spend money on these new style uniforms that aren’t available from high street shops or supermarkets. I’m in that group.

“I think that it also takes some of the freedom away from kids. Even though uniform is part of school life, and parents understand that, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with kids working their own style into the uniform so to speak. It gives them their own identity. My daughter likes to do it and I don’t have a problem with it.

“I honestly think these new uniforms will be like dressing our kids up like they’re going in the army. I think it’s dull and going backwards with the times really. Both my kids don’t like the idea of the new uniforms and that could make them unhappy at school.

“I think the school has to ask whether it could affect kids and their learning.”

Executive headteacher

of Holmfirth High School, Craig Jansen, said: “As an outstanding school, Holmfirth High regularly reviews our policies and practice to ensure our students and staff have a first class learning experience.

“Our uniform review has helped the school find solutions to some inconsistencies with how school uniform is worn by some students.

“Parental, student, staff and governor voice has been central to our decision to introduce trousers and skirts with the school logo.

“Overwhelmingly the feedback from all stakeholders including parents and students has been very positive to the introduction of the logo.

“Our school has ensured that there is more than one supplier for the new uniform and that the purchase of the new uniform offers very good value for money for parents.

“There is provision to help low-income families with the purchase of any of these new uniform items if needed.”

The Carlile Institute in Meltham.

Work begins on Carlile Institute’s renovation

By Danny Richardson

WORK has started on renovating the Carlile Institute in Meltham.

Kirklees Council handed the once-abandoned building to a team of locals in 2014 after a year-long battle to save it.

But the poor state of the building has meant that only half of it has been brought into use so far as office space, meeting space and a post office.

But a £238,001 grant from Power to Change means that the building can now be completely refurbished and that the initial business plan for the building can finally be realised.

Work has already begun – with planned works to the institute including disabled access, a new mezzanine floor as well as a refurbished

Inspirational sons raising awareness in dad’s memory TWO inspirational sons are doing their bit to raise bowel cancer awareness, after losing their dad to the disease this year.

Paul Sykes from Brockholes lost his battle to bowel cancer in January, leaving behind his wife Yeolande, and his two sons Gavin and Liam.

Yeolande said: “My husband was only 45 when he died, unfortunately the bowel cancer the detected was more aggressive than they thought it would be.”

Since Paul died the family has raised over £2,000 for his chosen charity – Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity, with a tea party and a fun run.

Yeolande added: “We do all sorts of little bits, and we want to keep it on going, all the money is going to the charity that Paul wanted it to go to.”

In June the duos fundraising plans are set to get more ambitious with Paul’s eldest son Gavin gearing up to do a skydive.

Yeolande added: “I am so proud of my sons, but they are obviously my main concern. The screening age is 60 for bowel cancer, we need to see if they can do something to bring the screening age down.

“If people do want to be tested before their 60 they have to put on a lot of pressure.”

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community meeting space and local history room.

Local contractors JSD Construction and Bray Building Services will be on-site from now until June to complete the refurbishment.

Organisers say the aim of the project is to transform the Institute into a hub of the local community.

Charles Greaves, a Trustee of the Carlile Institute, said: “I’ve been involved with this project since its inception in 2013. It has been a real battle on all fronts and I am elated that the funding came through from Power to Change.

“It has been a joy to see it develop over time and work with the Meltham community to make this a reality – it will be even better to see it completed in June.”

Paul White, the Mayor of Meltham, added: “I go onsite everyday and inspect the progress and it is wonderful to see what the contactors have achieved already. Doing this whilst the post office and library are still open is no mean feat, but they are doing a great job.

“In my 12 months of Mayor of Meltham a lot has changed – I am proud to be involved.”

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Region gets ready for annual Arts Festival The concrete blocks and wire fencing blocking the route through Washpit Mills.

THE Holme Valley is gearing up for this year’s Holmfirth Arts Festival.

The extravaganza, which runs from June 17 until June 26, will include comedy, music, theatre and this year, a creature carnival parade.

The parade marks the opening weekend of the festival and will bring together animal masks, floats and giant puppets.

Festival director, Fiona Goh, said: “We would love as many individuals, families, bands, dancers and performers as possible to get involved with the parade.

“In this way we can use the event to bring people together to showcase their creativity and create a truly

The trail, made up of around 30 artworks by local artists, asks visitors to vote for their favourites – with prize money of £400 to the winning artist.

The festival is also working with local artists Chloe Williams, Liz Walker and Simon Wood in partnership with arts organisation Handmade Parade to stage a series of open workshops to stimulate ideas and help create costumes and artwork for the event.

The free workshops will be held at Hope Bank Works at Honley from 2pm to 5pm on June 5 and 12 and from 4pm to 6.30pm on June 10 and 16.

Residents asked to fight historic right of way’s blockage Irresponsible dog owners slammed

By Olivia Taylor

A LOCAL man is calling on Holmfirth residents to come forward and fight against the blockage of a historic right of way.

Administrators KPMG have used concrete blocks and wire fencing through Washpit Mills, despite locals saying the path has been used for over 20 years.

Disgruntled Holmfirth resident Ian Tidmarsh said: “Going back 52 years I’ve walked through that footpath, it’s used by families, horses, vehicles and pedestrians.

“I used to walk home from school on this path at five years old, now the council have said that it isn’t considered a public right of

way.”

After meeting with a Kirklees council right of way officer, Ian is urging longstanding users of the path to come forward.

He added: “I’ve met with the council and they’ve given me forms to fill in for people who’ve spent their life using the path.

“All of the forms that are completed will go back to the right of way officer, then he’s the one who’ll decide whether or not the path is needed as a possible right of way.”

Like other residents one of Ian’s main concerns is how people will get up Green Lane in harsher weather conditions.

He added: “Cars and even

4x4s can’t get up Green Hill when it snows, the only way to get through is that path.”

Other people with medical conditions have always relied on the path way to get up and down the hill.

Ian said: “My wife has a heart condition and she has no chance of getting up the hill.

“There’s another man I know who’s in an electric wheelchair, he can’t even get up Green Lane.”

Ian’s wife, Wendy, added: “People rely on that path, I used to work at the mill and I’ve never seen it closed.”

If you’ve used this path regularly throughout your life and wish to support the campaign, contact Ian: samsgson@aol.com

ANGRY residents have hit out at irresponsible dog owners who don’t pick up after their pets.

Home owners and other dog walkers have complained about the amount of faeces being left on the streets and fields of the Holme Valley in a series of posts on social media.

A major complaint is against pet owners who do pick up after their animal companions, but don’t dispose of the bags they use to pick up the dirt.

Commonly affected areas include Upperthong and Holmfirth near the Co-op store and in Sands Recreation Ground, but over the last month especially, residents across the Holme Valley are

participatory celebration.”

Standout events from this year’s festival includes the return of the ‘Art in the Woods’ sculpture trail and competition.

voicing their concern.

Val Iveson, who regularly walks with her grandchildren through Sands, is just one of many concerned residents in Holmfirth.

She said: “It’s disgusting.

I always go on a walk with

my grandkids and I have to pull them out the way of the dog muck.

“My grandson, who’s only five, plays football in the park and has come home with dog muck on his trainers countless times.

“There are bins dotted around the area, why don’t people use them?”

A council spokesperson said: “If we receive sufficient information about dog fouling we will contact the dog owner and advise them of the legal requirement to clean up after their dog.

“When someone reports dog fouling already on the pavement it is passed to the mobile street cleaning teams to clear as part of their day-to-day duties.”

Cutting equipment was stolen from a Meltham fire engine.

Kit worth £21,000 is stolen from station

THIEVES have stolen life-saving equipment worth £21,000 from Meltham fire station.

The stolen items, taken from a fire engine, included cutting equipment, a hydraulic pump and a thermal imaging camera.

West Yorkshire Police described the theft as “awful and unbelievable” and added that the equipment “was vital for firefighters when rescuing people”.

Police believe the break-in and subsequent theft occurred between Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 April.

Fire station commander Dale Gardiner said the fire engine was left without its full range of equipment for 48 hours, until the stolen gear could be replaced.

“We are really disappointed and downhearted,” he said. “This is valuable equipment which is used to help people in desperate need, and it is a bitter blow to the fire service, and ultimately the people we serve, to have it taken.”

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Parliamentary Corner

Merrill to bring 70s Busy hosting a number show to Holmfirth of events in Parliament with Jason McCartney MP

By Danny Richardson

I AM writing this month’s column on the train back home to Yorkshire after another busy few days in the Houses of Parliament. As well as scrutinising and voting on legislation I have hosted a number of events in Parliament over the past week. Holmfirth based Collingwood Learning have been delivering an innovative educational programme to young people warning them of the dangers of the misuse of alcohol. I hosted a Parliamentary reception with drinks company Diageo to celebrate the programme now being rolled out worldwide. Later that evening I sponsored the outcomes report of the major Northern Powerhouse Conference which took place in Manchester in February. Political and business leaders joined us to launch the 10 point recommendations which are now being delivered to the government. As a former RAF veteran I was very proud to welcome dozens of members of the Huddersfield and District Army Veterans Association for a tour and a Q&A session.

It’s been equally busy back home in the Holme Valley. I recently spoke at the Holmfirth Phoenix Group at the Phoenix Centre. It is a fantastic group and does a brilliant job for our community. I took part in a Q&A session where I was asked about my job as your Member

of Parliament and about when I was an Officer in the RAF and a journalist.

The latest unemployment stats show that our area is doing well with creating quality jobs and apprenticeships, with successful companies such as Camira Fabrics in Meltham. It was great to join them in their 10 year celebrations since their buy out from the American Interface Carpets Group in 2006. Furthermore they had a second reason to celebrate as they also won a Queen’s Award.

This is the fifth time Camira has won this award, this time for International Trade. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is the highest official UK award for British businesses. I would personally like to congratulate Camira on the brilliant work they do and say how pleased I am to have businesses like them in my constituency.

Of course the biggest local issue at the moment is the future of A&E at HRI. The Clinical Commissioning Group is proposing to downgrade A&E at HRI and I am fighting this proposal with other local MPs. I took part in the Clinical Commissioning Group Public Meeting at the John Smith Stadium on Monday 18th April. The meeting was for the public to express their views and opinions to the CCG who have created the proposals. In the meeting I said to the

doctors on the CCG they have already made up their minds and that they aren’t listening to the public or fellow doctors and clinicians. I urged the CCG to think again and come up with a Plan B that has the confidence of the local people, local doctors and local clinicians. The meeting was a very passionate affair with many people showing their anger at these proposals. I hope that the CCG will listen to this anger shown from everyone and create a plan B that doesn’t just work for them but works for everyone. The final CCG drop in session for you to express your views on the proposals is on Tuesday May 10, from 2pm to 8pm at Holmfirth Civic Hall.

I am very proud of the many excellent schools, academies and colleges in our constituency. I recently spoke out in the House of Commons to the Secretary of State for Education, Nicky Morgan against plans for forcing all our local schools to be academies. I am proud of the work this Conservative Government has done when it comes to education as we now have more Good – Outstanding schools in our country than ever before. However, I believe when it comes down to the future of schools and what directions they should take next it should be down to school governing bodies and parents to decide, not the Government in Whitehall.

WORLD famous Merrill Osmond will bring the 70s back to the Holme Valley this summer when he performs at the Holmfirth Picturedrome.

Merrill, one-fifth of renowned group The Osmonds, will play a gig at the venue on June 24.

The event is being organised by local father and son duo Andrew and Alex Brag, who have years of experience in organising events in the Valley.

They say this is their biggest yet.

“It’s great that Merrill is coming to Holmfirth, it’s going to be a fantastic event,” said Andrew.

“I’ve been organising events for over five decades, and this is definitely the biggest gig I’ve pulled off.

“I know Merrill through a friend in Harrogate, and his agent is from Holmfirth, so it was pretty easy to get him

Merrill Osmond on board.

“Merrill already has links to Holmfirth too. He used to visit Hade Edge regularly, so he knows the area well.

“The Picturedrome is a fantastic venue, and I hope this sort of event will help attract even bigger names, which will be great for the town.

“I’m really chuffed to have pulled it off.”

Despite continuing to play as the lead singer and bassist for the famous Osmond family, Merrill is also an established solo artist and has travelled the world performing gigs on his own.

He will appear in Holmfirth with his band, which also features the drummer from the Bay City Rollers.

Now celebrating his 55th year in show business, the star is releasing his new album ‘A Tribute to Classic Rock’, and will play at the Holmfirth venue as part of a world tour.

The Osmonds originally formed in 1958 as a barbershop quartet consisting of brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay. They were later joined by younger sibling Donny, becoming The Osmonds.

Another brother, Jimmy, sang with the band later, as did their sister Marie.

Rare motorbike wheels found dumped in reservoir RARE motorbike wheels worth £5,000 that were stolen in Manchester were found dumped in Winscar Reservoir.

Police in Manchester had issued an appeal

after the wheels, along with a collection of rare motorbikes, were stolen in Hulme over the Easter break.

The thieves targeted the DOT Motorcycle Factory,

and stole £25,000 worth of bikes, parts and tools.

However, the wheels were recovered in the reservoir by Holme Valley locals, and were returned to the happy owner.

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When Sarah Smith was diagnosed with cancer, she decided to dedicate her life to helping others – by removing tattoos. She spoke to Danny Richardson to explain why….

Beating cancer inspires Sarah’s career change SARAH Smith was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2009 aged just 25 – and like many cancer diagnoses, it couldn’t have come at a worse time.

Sarah, now 32, received the life-changing news as she was preparing to marry her husband Dan around June 2009.

“It came as a shock as you can imagine,” she says.

“It made me re-evaluate my life. I was working for the council at the time as a policy researcher, but the cancer news put a different perspective on my life. I wanted to change career and do something worthwhile with my life,” she says.

After beating the deadly disease, Sarah was inspired into a change of career – removing tattoos.

And if you don’t think cancer and tattoo removal are linked, you’re wrong.

Before a cancer patient undergoes radiotherapy, the technician makes a permanent mark on the patient’s skin, indicating where the radiotherapy should be targeted.

Even though the mark is tiny, it can still serve as a daily reminder of the

Sarah Smith (right) treats a illness.

Sarah, who now runs Yorkshire Cosmetic Laser Clinic in Holmfirth, which opened in 2015 said: “Some people don’t mind – it becomes a part of what they are – but others see them every day and it reminds them of a bad time.

“Even though I never had radiotherapy myself, I can see what it does to people.

“I was looking on forums and saw what people go through - things like hair loss and losing eyebrows.

The marks themselves serve as a reminder of a

patient. horrible time. I wanted to be able to help those people.”

She and Dan opened the clinic which corrects other blemishes caused by surgery but also removes regular tattoos.

“We get lads in that have had tattoos 10 to 15 years ago and regret them,” said Sarah.

“We have different classes of people coming through the door. We’ve had everything from embarrassing tribal tattoos to tear drop tattoos.”

Sarah’s business receives many of its referrals from Andrea’s Hairoom, Leeds,

which supplies wigs to people who have lost their hair while undergoing chemotherapy.

The clinic helps those people by giving them semi-permanent makeup, which helps to restore confidence.

“To lose your eyebrows against your will is distressing,” said Sarah.

“It’s as if you’ve lost control of how you look.

So we help them draw a line under a difficult period of their life.”

The clinic has gone from strength to strength, and recently had a state-of-theart laser installed.

It is the only clinic in Yorkshire to use the Quanta Q-Plus C laser, the most advanced tattoo removal machine available to remove tattoos without damaging the skin.

“It’s only early days and but the phone hasn’t stopped ringing since we took delivery of the new laser and our existing clients are also happy to have access to the best equipment,” said Sarah.

“It gives people the opportunity to feel normal again, it’s fantastic to be able to help people.”

Is this the youngest reader of the Holme Valley Review? Meet Sebastian Arthur Taylor-Jones from Honley. He was snapped by his grandma Helen Broadbent reading last month’s issue – and wins May’s picture of the month competition.

If you’ve snapped the local scenery, organised a local charity event or spotted something unusual or eyecatching, send your picture through to news@ holmevalleyreview. co.uk

Sentimental jewellery items stolen SENTIMENTAL jewellery has been stolen from a house in Meltham.

Police in Huddersfield are appealing for information after the theft on 11 March.

Suspects forced their way into a house on Moor View between 8pm and 9pm, and stole numerous items of jewellery from the property, including a distinctive pink pearl necklace with two black pearls in the centre.

PC Daniel Ashton of Huddersfield CID said: “We are hoping to trace the suspects who are responsible for this burglary; many of the items of jewellery were of significant sentimental value and we hope to reunite them with their owner.

“Anyone with any information or has been approached by anyone trying to sell this necklace is asked to contact myself via 101 quoting reference 13160108175.”

New lease of life for rugby ground A LOCAL rugby ground has been given a new lease of life thanks to a funding boon from Sport England.

Underbank Rangers Rugby Club was left in a state of ruin last year after storm Desmond hit the valley.

Club trustee Gerald Parr said: “We all worked tirelessly from last November and now we’re in a better position than we were last October.

“Even if Sport England

wouldn’t have given us the grant we would’ve still found a way, I’m confident in saying that.”

The club gathered the necessary amount, including a £5,000 grant from Sport England, leaving them with enough money to repair the roof that storm Desmond destroyed.

Gerald added: “Our teams were training all over the area for the last two months, now the work is finished and they’re finally home.”

Teachers shocked as just two parents attend safety event

By Danny Richardson TEACHERS at Honley C.E Junior School were left shocked after just TWO parents attended an evening on internet safety.

The school has recently introduced online safety into its curriculum after it held sessions with pupils as part of National Safer Internet Day back in February.

As part of the day – designed to inform kids about online dangers and how to behave responsibly on the web – parents were invited to speak about their concerns about their child’s online safety, and ask questions about what they can do to help protect their kids on the internet.

However, just two parents turned up to the evening, leaving teachers disappointed with the turnout.

James Hind, who helped organise the event, said:

“It was pretty shocking that only two parents turned up, it was a real shame and frankly, pretty embarrassing.

“On the plus side, the two parents who came had genuine cause for concern, so it was beneficial to speak to them one to one.

“As a school we’re doing as much as we can to raise awareness, and thankfully a lot of our pupils are clued up and aware of the risks, but it’s important that parents are aware too.”

The school recently trialled special lessons on

how to stay safe online – and has now taken the decision to incorporate the sessions into its curriculum.

Now, for at least half a term a year, years three to six (seven to 11 year olds) will have at least one lesson a week on online safety, in addition to assembly and circle times aimed at tackling the subject.

“It raised a few eyebrows when we asked how many children were already on social media sites as Instagram, particularly as they’re

between the ages of seven and 11,” James said.

“It’s important parents are aware what their kids are accessing at home, particularly on social media with sites such as Twitter, as children become more vulnerable on sites like these as they’re publicising everything without knowing.

“The issue of online safety is becoming more of a worry, and schools need to do a lot more to help tackle the problem.

“In my opinion, each school needs a person who understands the risks of the internet and is up to date with the risks, and changes to the OFSTED framework will hopefully mean that more schools will adopt these type of sessions moving forward.

“We hope that these lessons will hit home and will have a positive reaction.”

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Holmfirth Film Festival has gone from strength to strength. As fanatics from across the country gear up for the next event, the Holme Valley Review caught up with director Steven Dorril.

Film fanatics gear up for annual Festival

HOLMFIRTH Film Festival was born seven years ago, when Steven Dorril wanted a place to showcase the talent of local film makers and the rich history of the town.

He said: “I could never understand why we didn’t have a film festival, Holmfirth is such a historic place. It was a huge amount of work but I didn’t think about that, I thought about the reasons why we should do it.”

The first festival showed 20 films, attracting the attention of the locals.

Since then the event has grown, with over 70 films on offer to viewers this year. The festival kicks off on May 21 and ends on May 27, with organisers promising something for everyone.

Steven added: “We don’t have a paticular remit, we try to show a lot of independent British films,

paticularly Northern ones.

“There’s a strong contradiction in modern life, a lot of really great films don’t get into the cinemas, so we want to get people in and watching films that they won’t see at the cinema.”

The film festival is sticking to its Northern theme with local films: ‘Twelve Pounds & Ten Shillings would have Sufficed: The Holmfirth Flood of 1852’ and ‘Addicted to Sheep.’

The local community play a big part in organising the festival and insuring that guests get an insight into how life in the Valley is.

Local children are invited to create a short film about animals in the Holme Valley, whether that’s Fenella the tiger or their favourite pets.

Steven said: “There’s a lot of talent in the Holme

Robert Powell will attend Holmfirth Film Festival to talk to visitors about his long career, which has included such highlights as Jesus Christ in Jesus of Nazareth, Ken Russell’s Mahler and, more recently, Holby City. The full Festival brochure is available on the website – www.holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk teenagers coming through Valley, we’ve got local film the door to watch films makers showing historical that they can’t see in films. There’s a film for normal cinemas. everyone.

“We want to get children “The best feeling is when and teenagers into the you see someone coming festival. TV is fine but out of a film and talking there’s nothing like about how great it was.” watching a film on the big This year the team are hoping to see more screen.”

Salon named one of country’s best A HOLMFIRTH hair and beauty salon has been crowned one of the best in the country by L’Oreal.

BB’s Hair & Beauty Salon, Station road, took part in the longest running live hairdressing competition in the world, L’Oreal Colour Trophy.

Owner Harriet Broughton said: “It’s been around for about twenty or thirty years, it’s one of the longest running competitions that I’ve ever entered.

“It’s really good to get involved with different projects like this, it’s a really excited event.”

BB’s is a Toni & Guy

supporting salon, with Harriet travelling to Dubai and Australia to educate aspiring hair dressers keeping them up to date with the latest colour and cutting trends.

Harriett said: “I’ve been

a hair dresser since I was 16 and now I’m 33, it’s hard work but it;s definitely worth it we have got really high standards here.”

Like many other businesses in the Valley BB’s do their best to work closely with other local businesses, with the team getting involved with a Honley charity fashion show.

Harriet said: “We do try to get involved with local businesses and charities, we’ve grown through networking with local businesses.

“In the Holme Valley you tend to promote each other, that’s what we do.”

A local eccentric is calling on Holme Valley residents to help with his latest invention – a fish flyer. Last year Lord Mike WarrenMadden, 60, of New Mill Road, gained national attention for his fish walker, but now he wants his fish to reach land, sea and air.

Lord Mike said: “Believe it or not goldfish get very bored of being in their tank all day and night. There’s bound to be someone in the area who has one of those heavy duty drones. My goldfish Malcolm passed away when he was 12 and it was hard for me, he was the Evil Knievel of my inventions.”

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Honley Show – a great family day out IT’S THAT time of year again.

Time to dust off your wellies, or hopefully flip flops, and head for the annual agricultural hooley that is Honley Show.

It’s taking place on Saturday June and, in addition to the well represented animal, countryside and crafts

categories, there is a whole bundle of additional entertainment to delight and enthral.

New for 2016 in the Main Ring There’ll be dare devil stunts from The Stannage International Stunt Team.

Head for the main ring at 10.30am and 2.45pm if you want to see the exploding

coffin and flaming high fall stunts.

And if that isn’t scary enough there’s axe throwing at 12.15pm and 4pm.

Come along and bring a friend or maybe an enemy.

Other main ring attractions include a birds of prey display, the tractor parade, power hoopers and of course the beagles and hounds.

TICKET PRICES Adult £10, Child £5.

Before the day Adult £8, Child £4 Available in local shops in Honley and Holmfirth – full list on website

Other attractions As well as the traditional brass bands and donkey rides there’s the everpopular agility displays from Springers Dog Club plus a whole raft of activities to keep the kids occupied.

When they’re not busy looking at the animals there are climbing walls, bungee trampolines and quadbikes

for the energetic, to the more relaxing roundabouts and face painting

eggs and handicrafts plus hundreds of trade and craft stalls.

The animals and handicrafts The focal point of the show is, as ever, the thousands of exhibits across classes including cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, dogs, rabbits, poultry, mice, cavies,

Email: info@honleyshow. co.uk Telephone: 01484 661072 Web: www.honleyshow. co.uk Facebook: www.facebook. com/honleyshow Twitter: @honleyshow

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Information about Honley Show for visitors ...

HONLEY Show is one of the most prestigious, well attended and well respected rural shows in the county.

Traditional but always surprising, there’s something new every year to help make it a great day out for kids and adults alike.

The Show’s Farnley Tyas showground remains one of the region’s best venues to showcase a stunning range of activities, agricultural events, stands and displays.

This year our nominated

charity is Macmillan Cancer Support.

We all know someone who has been helped by Macmillan and we are delighted to be supporting them and their great work this year.

Our Show committee also continues to support a number of other community projects, with a focus on local junior schools which includes Honley I&N, Brockholes I&J, Farnley Tyas I&J and Nortonthorpe

Hall. We’re also really pleased to be working with two energetic groups of young people this year.

The local Young Farmers group and students from Askham Bryan College will be helping us both before the show and on the day itself.

Watch the video link here to see what went on at Honley Show 2014 captured

by Kirklees own TV company http://kirkleeslocaltv.com/ node/93.

Please share via your

social media to help us make this year even bigger and better than last.

Main Ring events 10am – Power Hoopers 10.30am – The Stannage International Stunt Team 11.15am – Birds of Prey by James McCay 12.15pm – Axe throwing 1pm – Beagles and hounds 1.45pm – Tractor parade & judging 2.45pm – The Stannage International Display Team

3.45pm – Power Hoopers 4pm – Axe throwing 4.30pm – Birds of Prey by James McCay Static displays Punch and Judy Ferret racing Birds of Prey display Fun dog show with Springers Vintage tractors Vintage cars Army assault course Children’s entertainment Climbing wall Bungee trampolines Inflatable slides

Quadbikes Roundabouts Face painting Hawaiian ice Trampolines Miniature railway Donkey rides Music Huddersfield Youth Brass Band Honley Saxophone Choir Yorkshire Traction Honley Band Don’t forget – the date for this year’s Honley Show is June 11.

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Earnshaws – proud to sponsor the 2016 Honley Show IT’S that time of year again!

One the Yorkshire’s most picturesque agricultural shows is just around the corner and Earnshaws Fencing Centres are once again proud to be sponsoring the historic event.

Going strong for 95 years, this year’s show will take

place on Saturday June 11 and is set to attract up to 15,000 people.

We, like all Yorkshire folk, have a natural affinity with the great outdoors and our natural surroundings.

At Earnshaws Fencing Centre in Midgley, we have great ranges of timber

fencing, gates, decking, garden furniture, outdoor buildings and landscaping products – all imaginatively displayed to capture the spirit of outdoor summer living.

Timber products are part of the family heritage that dates back to the tree

felling and sawmill business founded by Job Earnshaw in 1860. The family’s traditional values of honest advice, high quality products and value for money are still very much a part of the company’s philosophy today.

Midgley is handy for Huddersfield, Wakefield,

Holmfirth, the villages of the Holme Valley and has ample free parking.

With an optional delivery service, we are here to help with all your projects, no matter how big or small.

Midgley even has its own Nature Trail. It is a perfect way for families to spend

half an hour or so learning about the diversity of English wildlife to be found on your doorstep.

Two paths split into a shorter ‘kids’ trail with dens and play equipment, and there is a longer nature trail that takes about 20 minutes to explore.

After a three year absence Hinchliffe’s Farm Shop of Netherton are returning to the show with a quality offering of tempting food. Look out for the Hinchliffe’s marquee where their delicious sandwiches, tea, coffee, cakes and afternoon teas will be available. Drawing on more than 85 years’ experience of selling the best fresh food from the finest local producers, as farmers themselves Hinchliffe’s know what makes for the tastiest produce and are proud to stock only fresh, family produced food and produce handpicked from local people they know and trust.

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Holme Build celebrates 10th anniversary HOLME Build Supplies recently celebrated 10 years at their Honley site, with its “Patio Time” event at their annual “MAD” WEEKEND from April 15 to April 17.

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

The silly prices and ridiculous offers on all paving and patio products attracted large numbers, and owner Andrew Skelton said: “It’s gratifying to know that Holme Valley folk now realise they don’t have to go to town for their building and DIY supplies.”

The firm boasts a brand new100m2 paving and landscaping display designed to simplify the process of choosing the type of paving for your garden or patio project.

The display shows the extensive range of Indian Natural stone and the huge range caters for all budgets starting at approximately £8/m2 up to £20/m2.

They even have ‘seconds’

paving from 99p for a 450x450 flag.

Holme Build provide all the solutions to meet your landscaping aspirations.

They hold massive stocks of all types of landscaping materials from paving, walling and decorative aggregates to the necessary ancillaries such as weed control fabric and fence post spikes etc A no obligation site survey is available to enable them to provide advice and ideas and following this they can provide a comprehensive quote which can include a ‘supply’ and ‘labour’ package if required.

A terrific range of decorative gravels is also available in pre-packed 25kg bags and bulk bags at very competitive prices.

All Holme Build’s products come with firstclass service, rapid delivery and expert guidance and technical advice.

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

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Police appeal after Holmfirth burglary POLICE are appealing for information after a suspect broke into a property in Holmfirth brandishing a screwdriver.

On Wednesday 13 April at around 7pm in the Netherthong area of Holmfirth.

The male victim was at home with his three young children when a male suspect forced his way into their home carrying a screwdriver and demanding items to be handed over.

The suspect is described as a white male, in his late teens to early 20s, 6ft, with a local accent and wearing black clothing with

his hood up and blue bike mask over his face.

DC Oliver Coates of Kirklees CID, said: “This was an extremely frightening experience for the victim and his young family and we are appealing to members of the public to come forward with any information about this suspect.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact me via 101 quoting reference 13160158217 or alternatively telephone independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

John Hyland believes off-roaders are destroying the countryside.

Family evacuated John’s mission to keep A COUPLE and their baby had to be evacuated from their home after the mill next door caught fire.

The mill, in Dowker Street, Milnsbridge, has now been demolished after the blaze.

Up to 25 firefighters took an hour to bring the fire under control but the inside was gutted.

Inspectors then ruled the building unsafe, and demolition teams moved in to flatten it.

Residents say that the building had been previously targeted by arsonists, and had been a well known hotspot for drug-taking.

Fire station manager Scott Donegan, of West Yorkshire

Fire Service, said: “The whole building had gone up in flames.

“Fortunately the adjoining house was not damaged and the family have been allowed to go back.

“People have forced entry into the building and we believe the cause was youths playing and setting fires in it.

“Fires like this cause us significant difficulties due to the unstable structure.

“They also require a lot of firefighters and they endanger anyone playing in these buildings.

“This building was boarded up for a reason and we ask people, especially children, not to play inside them.”

4x4s off area’s scenery A MAN on a mission is doing everything in his power to ensure that off-roaders stay off the Holme Valleys picturesque scenery.

Holmfirth resident John Hyland believes that although the Police are patrolling hard hit beauty spots, the issue of illegal off-roading is still on going.

The track directly below Yateholme Reservoir has been churned up due to relentless ‘industrial scale’ off-roading, and the boulders on Holme Moss car park moved by 4x4 drivers to enable them to ‘play’ in the hills.

John said: “The boulders at

Air your views on HRI at meeting LOCALS are being urged to attend a public meeting so they can express their views on Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.

The drop in style meeting will take place on Tuesday May 10 from 2pm - 8pm giving locals a chance to get their question and concerns answered.

Holmfirth sub-group

volunteer, Krista Hewitt, said: “The people of Holmfirth and the Holme Valley need to consider the extra travel time not only for themselves but for the region’s elderly and people on public transport.”

Representatives from CGG will be present to answer any questions locals may have about the proposed closure.

Krista added: “It’s a chance for anyone with questions to speak directly to people that can answer those questions.”

The Holmfirth branch of #HandsOffHRI is eager for more people to come forward and volunteer to help with fund raising.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/ HandsOffHRI/

Acoustic music nights help elderly enjoy festive lunch

By Olivia Taylor A SERIES of acoustic music nights have been helping the regions elderly enjoy an annual Christmas dinner.

Edgy Sessions is a local band night taking place at the Postcard Inn on the first Saturday of every month.

The evening provides local band lovers with an insight into Holme Valley’s thriving music scene and musicians with an opportunity to showcase their talent while raising money for the region’s older residents.

Event organiser, Helen Craggs, said: “It’s a great night, there’s so many different types of great music, everyone that comes down to play and listen really love the evening, we’ve

built it up a lot.

“Every month we’re packed out, the crowd come down to listen because they love and appreciate music.

“It’s my son that’s the musician so we have a lot of equipment that people can use if they come and play, these musicians are doing it for free, they’re not getting paid they might get a few free drinks at the end but that’s it.”

All funds raised from the evening go towards the old age pensioners Christmas meal, taking place once a year at the Travellers Rest, Meltham.

Helen added: “Essentially, Edgy Sessions happens to provide old age pensioners with a Christmas dinner and

some presents, some of them have nothing and they rely on that Christmas meal once a year.”

Edgy Sessions has played host to a range of different musicians and genres, from comedy musicians, to acoustic bands to big names like Roger Davies.

“I enjoy doing it all so much, I’m just that sort of person, I want to help people. The senior citizens Christmas meal has come from not being all that great to a very good event to being a fantastic event.”

If you’d like to know more about Edgy Sessions, get in touch via their Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/ EdgySessionsAcousticNight/

Holme Moss car park haven’t been moved by accident, it’s pure vandalism and it really saddens me, they’re destroying the country side and landscape that me and many others value.”

John is on a quest to get the country side 4x4 free, meeting with the Police, The National Park Trust and the Green Lane Association.

John added: “They’re doing this for fun, they don’t give a damn, and I’m not sure they even notice the damage they’re doing, this is still an issue and it needs to be addressed. They will not beat me.”

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Europe – are you in or out?

WITH the EU referendum just weeks away we went out and about into the community to find out where people stood... in or out?

“I want out because of the fact that we put so much in and I feel we don’t get anything out of it.”

– Georgina Kitch, Upperthong

Emily (left) and Anna Colwill feeding the lambs with their cousins Grace and Jack.

First lot of lambing finished WE successfully finished lambing our first flock of sheep at the beginning of April and, as the second flock were not due until the end of April, we turned our attention to our land work.

The dry weather allowed us to spread pig slurry and fertiliser, feeding the soil with phosphorous, potassium and nitrogen; all of which are essential for good grass growth.

We shall spread lime later in May, which with help neutralise our acidic soil, improving the growing conditions and encourage the grass to grow throughout the summer.

We have taken delivery of all our seed; grass and

swedes will be planted this year.

The seed can be drilled when the soil temperature reaches 10ºC, but as of April 20 it was only 7ºC. Our cattle have been turned out.

There isn’t much grass for them to eat but they can enjoy the exercise and having the sun on their backs, and they are free to come indoors for food and shelter.

The second flock of sheep are due to lamb over the

Mayday weekend – most of which will hopefully lamb outside if the weather is good.

The dry weather has also helped us finish our patio, which is now fully furnished and open to the public.

We are opening the farm gates once again for open farm Sunday on June 5.

Visitors can meet our animals and have a go at building a scarecrow.

We are also launching a children’s gardening club to run through the summer, with the produce grown to take home.

Anthony from Butterfields’ gardening will pass on his knowledge along with cookery tips.

are linked to us staying in the EU.” – Sarah Jane, Meltham “I’ve heard horror stories both ways. I think there are pros and cons. It’s difficult to know how it would affect me, I think it will affect everyone in different ways.”

– Ian Black, Scholes

“We should be out, we need to take some of the powers back that we lost to the EU.” – Maureen Heath, Holmfirth

“Definitely in. The price of things will go up further if we left. I think being part of the EU is also part of our identity.”

– Janice Smalling, Holmfirth

“I think that for jobs, we should stay. From what I’ve read and heard, businesses from outside Europe may be less likely to invest in smaller businesses if we’re out - so if you think about it that way, a lot of jobs

“Out for me.

Immigration is a big problem for Britain. I don’t think migrants contribute to society. I can’t see an economic benefit either.”

– Norman Hamby, Honley

“I don’t think we can trust what David Cameron says after all that with his tax. I think we’re in too deep and we’ll end up coming out which is a bad thing.”

– Helen, Holmfirth “We should be in. I think things would change too much if we came out. We’re never going to be perfect as a country, but I think coming out would do more harm than good.”

– Katie Shannon, Brockholes Q If you have an opinion on a national issue we’d love to hear about it, get in touch!

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John Blunden (Hepworth Art Group), Hilary Fletcher and Keith Griffin (Hepworth Church) and Caroline Kimber (Butchers Arms).

Photo: Chris Fletcher

Hepworth gears up for Queen’s birthday HEPWORTH village is gearing up to join the nation to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday on June 11 and 12.

Young and old are hard at work making Royal-themed bunting so they can decorate streets and buildings, including support from children at Hepworth Junior and Infant School.

The school children are also working with members of Hepworth Art Group to produce a series of portraits

of Her Majesty, which will be displayed around the village in the run-up to the weekend.

On the Saturday, Caroline Kimber, from the Butchers Arms pub in the village, will stage a celebration Bake-off, with three categories of best baked cake, best decorated cake and, for the under 12s, best cupcake.

The weekend comes to a climax on the Sunday afternoon when Hepworth Band performs outside the

Butchers Arms at 1pm, with some tunes chosen specially to mark the occasion, and at the same time (1pm to 5pm), a special Royal birthday garden party takes place in the grounds of Hepworth Church.

Both of these events are free and open to all.

Reverend Keith Griffin said: “This should be a great weekend when we can make the village look really special in honour of the Queen.”

Gardening tips for May...

National Gardens Scheme features a Honley garden THE National Gardens Scheme supports a number of major UK charities and comprises gardeners who are chosen to open their gardens to the public.

This year a Honley garden will be open to the public on two weekends, one in May and one in June.

The garden Sunny Mount, is in Well Hill, Honley. It was designed by present owners Barry and Jenny Kellington around a Georgian cottage (not open) containing an

interesting range of planting, stone and mosaic paving and a summerhouse.

There is an attractive kitchen garden with raised beds, divided by gravel paths, central pergola, potting shed, fruit garden and pond.

There is also an art, craft and garden design exhibition.

The garden first opened in 2008 with a great response, and this year is the opportunity to view developments

in the interim.

To find the garden turn right at the roundabout when coming through Honley from the traffic lights.

The garden entrance is 100 metres on the left after the library – follow the signs.

Please park in the village.

Opening information: Saturday 14 May, Sunday 15 May, Saturday 18 June, Sunday 19 June (10am to 6pm). Admission £3, children free. Cream teas available. www.ngs.org.uk

THIS month is the ideal time to get out into your garden and enjoy it.

Here are some suggestions to keep your boarders and beds in shape, so you and your family can make the most of your outdoor space...

During the month of May it’s best to start mowing lawns weekly.

You can also lift and divide spring bulbs to increase your crop for next year.

Watch out for late frosts that can ruin new growth, by protecting tender plants with fleece.

Treat weeds in bed and borders to cut down on hard work as the season continues.

If the weather is warm enough you can begin planting summer bedding but make sure you start applying

Totties plant of the month chosen by garden centre manager Lisa Halifax... Chives in flower. Create your own culinary herb garden that looks almost too good to eat!

Try planting a selection of tasty herbs valued as much for their ornamental appeal as their flavour.

Photo credit: Adam Pasco Media. air out green houses which slug pellets to discourage can get stuffy at this time of unwelcome visitors. year.

On sunny days it’s best to

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The Butchers Arms’ busy event schedule just keeps on going ...

THE event schedule is jam packed at The Butchers Arms this Spring and Summer, with the customary Thai BBQ on Bank Holiday Monday.

The month of May also sees the pub quiz, a crepes afternoon, a Thai banquet and a ‘Soiree de fruits de mer’ on Wednesday, May 18. This is one of chef Mark Hogan’s favourite events.

“The menu has a combination of both fish and seafood dishes, as we know seafood can

be an acquired taste,”said Mark, who loves running the varied events at the pub.

“It’s great to be cooking new dishes and experimenting with new ingredients and recipes.”

The evening’s menu will include calamari a la Provencale and Tuna carpaccio with watercress, lemon, chives and balsamic caramel to start.

Main courses include a mixed seafood platter with oysters, mussels, prawns, crab cakes and fish goujons, or braised cod fillet with Spring vegetables in a Sauternes beurre blanc with steamed new potatoes.

‘Catch of the day’ or grilled king prawns and aioli are the other main course dishes on offer.

The evening wouldn’t be complete without one or two of Mark’s fabulous Thai food dishes on the menu, therefore Tom Yum, (hot and sour prawn soup) is on offer as a starter and red Thai scallop curry as one of the main courses. Starters are from £7.95 and main courses from £18.95.

The last time the pub ran this event it sold out, so call the pub on 01484 687147 or book online at www.thebutchersarms-hepworth. co.uk to secure yourself at table.

The schedule rolls on in to June with a bake off for the Queen’s 90th birthday and a free outdoor concert by Hepworth Band on June 12.

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Make the most of your Bank Holiday weekend WHAT would be your perfect Bank Holiday weekend?

Many of us would choose to relax, unwind and enjoy some quality time with our loved ones, which could include venturing out for a spot of lunch and a breath of fresh air, bargain hunting at a flea market or car boot sale, a trip to the cinema or perhaps a visit to one of the region’s popular family attractions.

Alternatively, you might want to seize the opportunity to get active in the garden, or to tackle one or two of those home DIY jobs you have been promising to do for ages.

You could combine a couple of ideas from that list to suit your own circumstances and to strike the right balance between the purely pleasurable and the more practical.

If you need tools, equipment, essential supplies or just a little inspiration to make those improvements to your home environment, outdoors or indoors, head to a local garden centre, DIY supplier or builders merchant.

A children’s storytale adventure at KLR ...

TRAVEL by steam train at the Kirklees Light Railway on June 11 and 12 and join in the fun at their new special event for 2016, the Children’s Stories and Steam Weekend.

Travel from Clayton West to Shelley aboard the train where you will hear the tale of a children’s favourite story being told – make sure you keep an eye out for things to spot as you travel!

After reaching Shelley, there will be an opportunity to meet children’s favourite, The Gruffalo, who will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day.

There will be plenty to

keep the children entertained at both stations including platform rides, face painting, miniature railway rides, children’s entertainer, donkey rides and much more!

There will also be an opportunity to meet author Christopher Vine who writes the Peter’s Railway book series and have your books signed by him.

Children (and adults!) are encouraged to visit dressed as their favourite storybook characters.

For those feeling hungry the BBQ at Shelley Station will be serving a range of locally sourced hot

food alongside the light refreshments served in the Tea Room.

In addition, the Buffer Stop Café at Clayton West will be serving a range of hot and cold food for those looking for something more substantial.

The first departure will be from Clayton West at 10am followed by departures every hour throughout the day until 3pm.

For further information visit www. kirkleeslightrailway.com or to book your tickets today call 01484 865727 or book online via the website.

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If you have got a story for the next issue of the Holme Valley Review give us a call on 01484 420800

Continued from page 22 Many garden centre cafes these days have become popular eateries in their own right, with a surprisingly varied choice of snacks, afternoon teas and light meals.

On the other hand, a ‘proper’ day out with the family could be long overdue by the time we get to the Spring Bank Holiday and half term at the end of May.

Within easy reach of our own area, there are numerous visitor attractions from vintage steam railways to modern interactive museums, so you don’t have to run the risk of getting stuck in a traffic jam miles from home.

The Tourist Information office in Holmfirth has a wealth of leaflets and fact sheets on things to do and places to go, backed up by knowledgeable staff to

help, advise and generally point you in the right direction.

If you are fairly active and blessed with fine weather, a walk or bike ride with a pub lunch to follow might be worth considering.

Whatever your plans are for the rest of the weekend, you can make it extra special by eating out as a family.

Another option would be to treat them to a

takeaway or a homecooked meal Place your orders for meat and poultry a few days in advance.

Stock up on fresh vegetables and fruit, cakes and desserts as part of a carefully planned pre-Bank Holiday shop.

By making sure you have everything you will need in advance, hopefully you will avoid any last minute hitches or panic.

Plenty going on at Blacker Hall Farm this Springtime WE have lots of exciting things happening at Blacker Hall Farm this Spring.

Showcasing the best of local and seasonal produce we are currently working on a range of new produce that will be made available to buy from The Farm Shop.

These will include new salads from The Delicatessen and produce from The Butchery that is great for the barbecue season.

To whet your appetite, why not try our Celebration

Truffle? Developed in conjunction with the Queen’s 90th birthday, this is a beef mince truffle filled with blue cheese and red onion marmalade. Perfect to barbecue or to simply grill.

We also have a range of freshly made desserts, prepared in our craft Bakery.

Cheesecakes, Crème Brûlée and Panna Cotta all featuring Longley Farm cream from Holmfirth and seasonal toppings and flavourings, including Rhubarb Panna

Cotta.

Look out for specials from The Delicatessen across the month celebrating British Sandwich Week and Real Bread Week, and take advantage of our Spring Bank Holiday offer in The Barn Café – enjoy a free child’s meal with every adult main meal purchased.

This offer will be available from May 27 to 30.

Enjoy Great Yorkshire fresh food at Blacker Hall Farm!

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What’s On Guide

Part of your community

with Michael Wallbank

Friday May 6 – Sunday 8, Holmfirth Festival of Folk: informal music sessions, workshops, children’s events, Morris dance performances around the town, concerts at the Picturedrome including Sun, 12-4pm, The Session – some of the region’s most exciting artists, live in the Box office bar, 5pm, Kate Rusby, Yorkshire’s 21st Century folk superstar, part-seated show, seats available first come, first served (doors 4pm). Ticket information and latest updates: picturedrome.net and holmfirthfestivaloffolk. co.uk Sunday May 8 – Saturday 14, National Trust, Marsden: Sun 8, 1.304pm, The Secrets of Wessenden, three-mile walk, hear stories of the Luddites, a textile dynasty and the effects of reservoir building on the area; Sat 14, 9.30am-5pm, Ten Reservoir Challenge. To find out more, phone 01484 847016.

Monday May 9, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Kula Shaker, English psychedelic rock band who came to prominence in the late ‘90s post-Britpop era, hits including Govinda, Hush and Sound of Drums.

Doors 7.30pm. Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Wednesday May 11 – Saturday 14, Lawrence Batley Theatre.

Huddersfield: HMS Pinafore, one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s finest comic creations, presented by Huddersfield G & S Society, plus, as a curtain raiser, Cox and Box, adapted from a farce by J M Morton, main stage, 7.15pm + 2.15pm Sat. This month’s Comedy Cellar is on Thursday 12, 8pm, featuring Daliso Chaponda and Brennan Reece. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt. org Thursday May 12 – Sunday 15, Honley Civic Society: Thurs 12, AGM followed

by Quiz – ‘Think You Know Honley?’, in St Mary’s Church parish rooms, 7.30pm, £2 admission for visitors; Sun 15, 2.15pm, meet outside Trinity Church for a spring walk (latest in the monthly walks series).

Thursday May 12 – Saturday 14, Hepworth Players: Three one act plays – Coffee Break by David Tristram, Alright On The Night by Robin Wilson and Strictly Sex Factor

by David Tristram, at the Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 from Ruth Brook 01484 686557.

Friday May 13, Southgate Theatre, Honley: Murder Mystery – A Day At The Races, enjoy a sumptuous buffet meal, have a flutter on the races and decide ‘whodunit.’ Tickets £15, limited availability, early booking advised. For more information, visit www. southgatetheatre.org

Friday May 13, Brockholes Village Hall: Ceilidh with the Holme Valley Village Band, evening of dance, good music and fun, with a meat and potato pie or vegetarian supper (bring your own drinks), 7.45pm.

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

Friday May 13, Uppermill Civic Hall: Fleetwood Bac, critically acclaimed as one of the UK’s top five tribute acts, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood and authentically replicating the classic Fleetwood Mac ‘Rumours’ line up, 7pm. The venue is in Uppermill village, Saddleworth (OL3 6AE).

Online booking at ticketline. co.uk Saturday May 14 – Sunday 15, Kirklees Light Railway: Day out with Thomas The Tank Engine and his friends Toby and Mavis, under the watchful eye of Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller, first train departs Clayton West at 10am. For more information phone 01484 865727, kirkleeslightrailway.com Saturday May 14, Penistone Paramount: Organ concert by Phil Kelsall, from the Tower Ballroom Blackpool, to the console of the Paramount’s Mighty Compton, an afternoon of well known favourites, 2.30pm. Ticket information 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk Saturday May 14 – Tuesday 17, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Sat 14, 8pm, Cellar Folk with Ashley Hutchings, founder of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band, sharing stories, poetry and songs on a journey though his life story, accompanied

by Becky Mills, formerly of Waking The Witch, vocals-guitar and Ruth Angell, violin, guitar and harmonium. They will be supported by local favourites Jenny and the Good Men. Sun 15, 1pm and 5pm, Twinkle and Teddy’s Great Adventure, presented

by BabyBallet Song and Dance Academy; Tues 17, 7.30pm, Rights of Passage drama based on interviews with LGBT asylum seekers.

Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Sunday May 15 and June 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.

Wednesday May 18 – Saturday 21, Moldgreen United Reformed Church, Huddersfield: Betty Blue Eyes, new musical comedy set in 1947, based on Alan Bennett’s film screenplay A Private Function. Show times 7.15pm evenings +

Folk legend Ashley Hutchings, live at Lawrence Batley Theatre, May 14.

2.15pm Sat. The church with special guest Kevin is on Old Wakefield Grunill playing the Mighty Road (HD5 8AA). Ticket Compton organ; Weds information Dee Hayley 25, 7pm, Giselle - Vienna 07766 881659, spotonmt@ Festival Ballet. Ticket gmail.com information 01226 767532, Thursday May 19, Holme penistoneparamount.co.uk Valley Civic Society Local Saturday May 21 – History Group: Public Friday 27, Holmfirth houses of Holmfirth past Film Festival: seven and present, book launch days of special events and exhibition at the Old and screenings, various Bridge Hotel by the bus venues including the station, 10.30am-7pm. Come Picturedrome, Brambles, and discover the fascinating Holmfirth Parish Church, history of pubs long gone as Honley’s Southgate Theatre well as those still here. Free and Hepworth Village Hall. admission.

Among the many highlights: Thursday May 19 – Friday an afternoon with Robert 20, Lawrence Batley Powell, one of Britain’s Theatre, Huddersfield: finest film and TV actors; Tipping Point, set in the a documentary on the round with the audience Holmfirth Flood of 1852 drawn in close, the action by local film maker Mike veers from catastrophe to Wade; The Lady In The mastery. Box office 01484 Van, Alan Bennett’s recent 430528, thelbt.org crowd-pleasing comedy Friday May 20 – Sunday starring Maggie Smith; 22, Shepley Spring Sing-a-long Mary Poppins; a Festival: over 100 hours 50th anniversary full match of music and dance, street screening of the 1966 World entertainment, children’s Cup Final; Macbeth – 2015 attractions and much more. big screen version of ‘the Headline acts include BBC Scottish play’ plus a talk by Singer of the Year Nancy a renowned expert to mark Kerr, Scottish band Rura, 400 years since the death Anxo Lorenzo Trio from of William Shakespeare.

Galicia, plus another 30 For full details, go to groups and performers holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk including the ever popular General information 01484 Belshazzar’s Feast, young 684094 or 681388 songwriter Sam Kelly Saturday May 21, Colour and shanty singers The Run for Forget Me Not Young ‘Uns and Kimber’s Children’s Hospice: at Men. Full details and Field Lane, Farnley Tyas latest updates online at (HD4 6UQ), A fun day shepleyspringfestival.co.uk for all the family with Friday May 20 – entertainment, food and Wednesday May 25, drink, refreshments from Penistone Paramount: Fri 12.30pm, warm-up 1.45pm, 20, 7.30pm, And Finally, run (5k) starts 2pm. To the ultimate Phil Collins find out more, go to www. tribute show; Sat 21, forgetmenotchild.co.uk or 7.30pm, Honley Male phone 01484 411040 Voice Choir in concert Saturday May 21,

Underbank Rangers Rugby Club, Holmfirth: Fundraising night with acoustic singer Graeme Cox – one man and his guitar, plus raffle and small auction, 7.30pm-11.30pm.

Saturday May 21 – Monday 23, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Sat 21, 7pm, Enter The Circus, annual showcase for the Lauren J Dance Academy, from age two to adults; Mon 23, 7.45pm, Proper Job Theatre Company presents Fewer Emergencies, set of three short plays (in the Sygenta Cellar). Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Sunday May 22, National Trust, Station Road, Marsden: Spring Plant Fair, celebrating Marsden Plant Group’s 20th anniversary, also local produce and gifts on sale, 10.30am-3pm. Phone 01484 847016.

Monday May 23, Huddersfield Local History Society: The Pilgrimage of Grace – talk by Julia Hickey, at the University Heritage Quay (HD1 3DH), 7.30pm, entry £2 for nonmembers. Contact Christine Verguson 01484 321628, info@huddersfieldhistory. org.uk Tuesday May 24, Big Fashion Show: at The Huntsman, Greenfield Road, Holmfirth, hosted by the Original ChainReaxtion and Kirklees Bridleways Group, doors open 6.30pm for 7.15pm start. Tickets £5 available from The Original ChainReaxtion shop, Honley; Equine Hut, Meltham; and The Huntsman; or by phone 07827 856 829.

Thursday May 26 – Sunday 29, Stirley Community Farm, Berry Brow (HD4 6RP): Thurs 26, 7pm-8.30pm, Talk: Busy Bees – with expert Yvonne Kilvington, advance booking essential, donation £3 (members), £5 (non-members); Fri 27, 10.30am-noon, Nature Tots session for pre-schoolers and accompanying adults, donations as for Thursday’s event; Sun 29, 1pm-3pm, Mikron Theatre Company presents Pure, a light hearted look at chocolate, suitable for all ages, collection taken afterwards.

More information 01484 663185, stirleyfarm@ywt. org.uk.

Saturday May 28 – Saturday June 4, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Sat 28, Terrorvision – return of the Yorkshire rockers, plus support Tropical Contact; Sat 4, Olivia Glennie Memorial Gig with tribute bands Green Date and Antarctic Monkeys. Doors 7.30pm. Tickets from the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome. net Saturday May 28 – Saturday 29, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: A Grand

Northern Ukulele Festival, top international players, a raft of new and exciting talent from all over the country, workshops and jam sessions. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Sunday May 29, Hade Edge FC: Charity Car Boot Sale, up to 70 pitches, hot food and drinks, toilet facilities available. Stall holders to arrive between 10.30am and 11am, gates open to buyers from 11am.

Ample parking just outside the ground. Regular event, last Sunday of the month, until August. Enquiries to Audrey Dalton 01484 684924.

Holiday Monday May 30, Huddersfield Bank Holiday Market and Bootless Sale: at the Open Market, Brook Street (HD1 1RX), 9am-3pm. Information 01484 225930, markets@ kirklees.gov.uk Tuesday May 31, Huddersfield Art Gallery: Drop-In Family Art and Craft session, £1 per child, no need to book, 1pm-3pm.

For more details phone 01484 221964, email info. galleries@kirklees.gov.uk Tuesday May 31 – Saturday June 4, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Tues 31, 2.30pm, The Adventures of Walter Lemonface, live animation, music and storytelling for children age 3+ and their grownups; Weds 1 – Sat 4, Wildest Dreams - possibly Alan Ayckbourn’s darkest comedy, 7.45pm nightly + 2pm Sat (Sygenta Cellar); Fri 3 - Sat 4, 7.30pm, Men and Girls Dance, joyful celebration of tenderness, empathy and love, main stage. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Thursday June 2, Stirley Community Farm, Berry Brow (HD4 6RP): Dawn Chorus Walk, an early morning stroll to hear the beautiful morning bird song in Upper Park Wood, followed by hot drinks and breakfast muffins, 6am-8.30am. Stout footwear needed for uneven paths and stiles. Advance booking essential, £3 per child or adult (member) or £5 (nonmember). More information 01484 663185, stirleyfarm@ ywt.org.uk.

Sunday June 5, Doggy Dash For Life: sponsored 3 km dash around Beaumont Park, Crosland Moor, in aid of Cancer Research UK and RSPCA Huddersfield & Halifax, 11.30am-2pm. Each entry allows you and up to two dogs to take part, with rosettes and goodie bags for all finishers. Also: stalls and a fun dog show. Contact Lauren Moore 07538 114 079, doggydashforlife@ gmail.com Tuesday June 7, Butchers Arms, Hepworth: Quiz night in aid of the Friends of Hepworth School, come and have a go, entry £1 per person, 8.30-10.30pm.

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