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November 2016
HSBC branch set to close in January By Olivia Taylor
THE Holmfirth branch of HSBC will close in January, meaning some locals need to find an alternative way to bank. The decision to close the bank, on Victoria Street, came when the company reviewed its regional branches and saw footfall has reduced by an average of 40 per cent. Over 120 HSBC branches have already been closed this year, meaning 600 banks have closed in the 12 months. A spokesperson from HSBC said: “Sometimes we have to make the difficult decision to close branches. “In addition, 93 per cent of contact with the bank is now completed via the telephone, internet or smartphone,
plus 97 per cent of cash withdrawals are made via an ATM. “As a result, most of our customers are already carrying out their daily banking needs without need of the branch itself. “These are not decisions we take lightly and we work closely with those impacted, including customers, to help them understand their options.” “We will be working closely with our customers in the coming weeks to ensure they are fully aware of all the measures in place to support them.” Customers that regularly use the Holmfirth branch have been advised that there is an alternative branch in Huddersfield, located six miles away, should customers wish to visit a
branch and talk to a member of the HSBC team face to face. A spokesperson from HSBC, added: “In addition we have put in place a number of measures to help customers, including a partnership with the Post Office so our customers can still carry out their day to day banking.” The bank has written to all of its local customers this week to advise them of local alternatives – as well as offering them one-to-one sessions to help explain their options or provide help in setting up mobile or internet banking. ■ Will the closure of Holmfirth’s HSBC branch affect you? We’d like to hear from you, get in touch: news@holmevalleyreview. co.uk
Holmfirth and Meltham Lions are touring the streets of the valley to provide local children with a Christmas surprise. Every year volunteers from the Lions get wrapped up and head outside on their sleigh so that the region’s children can meet Father Christmas. Full story on page 4
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The Holmfirth Christmas Team community group with some of the trees they will be placing around the town (left) and a tractor in last year’s parade (right)
Town set to twinkle this Christmas By Laura Rowley
OVER £10,000 has been raised to make sure Holmfirth is twinkling with lights over the Christmas season. The fundraising has been organised by the Holmfirth Christmas Team – a community group set up in March to brighten up the town for the festive season by organising lighting displays. The team has also taken charge of co-ordinating the
switch-on and other events, including the upcoming Christmas parade on November 26. Chair of the Holmfirth Christmas Team, Rachel Hogley, said: “The team is led by five members of the community who are keen to make Holmfirth sparkle at Christmas. “We want the town to look co-ordinated and welcoming, and alongside businesses’ individual decorations in windows, we want to make Holmfirth a
warm and festive place for people to visit.” The first part of the team’s plan was to put in the electrical infrastructure to allow them to run strings of white LED lights above shops and businesses throughout the town – and to make this happen they approached nearly 200 companies in the centre of Holmfirth asking for contributions. “We are delighted that so many businesses chose to support us,” said Rachel.
“With contributions from 120 local businesses so far and successful grant applications to Holme Valley Parish Council and Kirklees Council, we have managed to raise over £10,000. “It’s fantastic, and this coupled with donations from local residents and our Just Giving page means we will be able to light up the town.” Since raising the money, the team and their volunteers have installed 33 plugs and are putting
up nearly two kilometres of lights and 70 small trees throughout Holmfirth in the week leading up the Christmas Celebration. The Christmas parade has also been organised by the team, who have been arranging all sorts to make the day special including a Santa’s grotto, a lantern parade and entertainment by the Hope Bank Youth Band and Hey Diddles. The volunteers have been busy making lanterns with local school children and
there will be workshops at Holmfirth library on November 19 and 24 for a chance to make more The parade will contain a range of community groups, vintage tractors, Santa’s sleigh and more, and there will be festive food stalls and refreshments. Rachel added: “This is set to be a great day in Holmfirth where we hope people can celebrate the festive season and the wonderful community we are all part of.”
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HRI campaigners vow to continue A&E closure fight Junior badminton players now have a place to play locally – thanks to a new club at Holmfirth Community Sports Centre. Established in late September by coach Zainal Muhammad, the club has proved popular with local kids following Great Britain’s medal success in the sport at the Rio Olympics. Zainal said: “I hope funding will be made available for junior and community badminton following Team GB’s success, to keep momentum going and produce champions of the future.” The club runs every Monday, between 7pm and 8pm. Contact Zainal on zainalmuhammad@hotmail.co.uk for further details.
Three planning decisions overturned By Danny Richardson IT’S not been a great month for Kirklees Council’s planning department. Planning officials have seen three of their decisions overturned - and advice opposing another ignored. Firstly, the owners of Holmfirth Vineyard, Ian and Becky Sheveling have successfully reversed a ban on them putting up marquees on their viewing platform without seeking permission from the
council. In Holmfirth, takeaway owner Abdul Latif has won an appeal to allow his fast food outlet, Master Pizza Bar, to open after 11pm. Mr Latif was given permission to transform a bakery at 75 Huddersfield Road into a pizza place some years ago, but was told it could only open between 4pm and 11pm to stop noise nuisance to residential neighbours. A six month trial allowing him to open until midnight on Friday
and Saturday has taken place without complaint. Therefore, planning inspector Elizabeth Pleasant has now overturned the original condition banning operation after 11pm. A third decision reversed by planning inspectors is an extension at 133 Helme Lane, Meltham. Applicant Mr T Wood was refused permission to build by Kirklees on the basis it was inappropriate development of the green belt.
‘Sister Act’ at The Spiced Pear THE Spiced Pear is a unique environment with a Vintage Tea Room, Dining Room and Cocktail Bar complete with grand piano. The owners of the property David and Maxine Walker took over the running of the business in July of this year and with Maxine’s sister Lorraine joining them as Front of House Manager, they have developed a reputation of being a ‘Sister Act’. Maxine is and continues to be a Director of Curriculum for the School of Service Professions at Leeds City College and has had Hospitality as one of her many curriculum areas of responsibility along with a commercial restaurant, deli and several cafes as part of her large role in the college for several years, so has a wealth of experience to bring from a different angle. Lorraine Hewitt was a Deputy Head for the Department of Service Professions at Keighley College and has now decided to leave her role to take on this exciting chapter in her live. You will always be greeted with a warm and friendly welcome as their aim is to make everyone feel special, irrespective of the occasion for their visit to The Spiced Pear. Customers can relax in front of the lovely open fire in the unique 1940s tearoom, with its retro bric-a-brac and recipe wallpaper, with vintage china crockery, tea cup candles and quirky fabric napkins. On warm sunny days you can take tea on our balcony terrace, where the stunning views are free! The unique tearoom serves delicious brunches and lunches, from homemade soup and ‘full Yorkshires’ to eggs any way you like and very special Afternoon Teas that come with homemade scones, sandwiches, cakes and all the trimmings, alongside a good choice of warming teas and coffees (or a glass of champagne if you’re in a celebratory mood!). The gentlemen even get their own version with bread and dripping, Yorkshire pudding, pork pie, Scotch egg and balsamic onions!!
The Spiced Pear Cocktail Lounge is smart and stylish but with a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere, where the tearoom is extended for dining and is a lovely area to meet up with family and friends and take a drink and enjoy the live entertainment. The Spiced Pear is the Pear-fect venue for group bookings, large or small with our bespoke personal service to celebrate any occasion or event from vintage weddings, funeral teas, birthdays, baby showers, hen parties, anniversaries, fashion shows, corporate meetings or just a treat for yourself! The Spiced Pear is open seven days per week from 11am to 5pm offering a Tea Room Menu which extends on Friday and Saturday evenings for drinks and restaurant dining along with live entertainment until 10.30pm. Sunday afternoon sees our resident pianist playing from 1pm to 4pm to really give you a special weekend feeling. Fizz Friday Offers all day on Cocktails and Prosecco, so there is no excuse not to have a little sparkle in your life! Use the November Promotional Code Remember, remember the 5th of November on booking to receive 20 per cent discount on our Saturday Dining Menu. December is booking up quickly with our Festive Afternoon Teas – a change from our traditional Afternoon Tea from November 28 and Evening Dining Christmas Choice Menu on Friday and Saturday from Friday December 2 - Saturday December 17. Early closure – Christmas Eve Saturday December 24 and New Year’s Eve Saturday December 31, but we will be serving our Festive Afternoon Teas up to 7pm with live entertainment from 1pm. Closed – Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Sheffield Road, Hepworth, Holmfirth HD9 7TP. Telephone 01484 683 775, email info@thespicedpearhepworth.co.uk or visit www.thespicedpearhepworth.co.uk
But inspector Peter Eggleton has reversed the decision saying the addition was not big enough to be classified as “disproportionate.” Finally, an extension to a house at Syke Bottom off Penistone Road between New Mill and Shepley was also allowed, despite advice from Kirklees planners. Following a visit to the address, councillors agreed they could see no impact on the green belt.
A UNANIMOUS vote in favour of the closure of Huddersfield’s A&E department will not stop campaigners fighting. Local patients that need emergency acute and high-risk planned care will be moved to Halifax’s Calderdale Royal Hospital, if plans go ahead. The decision to vote in favour came when CCG partners gave their backing to the proposals to ‘safeguard and transform’ healthcare. Nicola Jowett, secretary for the Hands Off HRI campaign, said: “Now we’re just going to get bigger and better, we’ve spoke to each other and we’ve all agreed, now the gloves are off. We have nothing to lose.” Campaigners are hoping the region’s doctors on Huddersfield’s Local Medical Committee will cast a vote of no confidence against health chiefs. Hands Off HRI campaign founder, Karl Deitch, said: “Remember to write to your GP and express your concerns, they need to know we’ve got their backs, and support them in this decision.” To write to your GP, visit http:// handsoffhri.org/assets/media/ documents/info-and-links/local-medicalcommittee/no-confidence-in-ccg/letterto-my-gp.pdf for a letter template.
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Firewalking attempt at Meltham’s switch-on
THIS year’s Meltham Christmas lights switch-on is set to break records with a very special walk. The town will be holding its annual switch-on event on December 3, but along with the usual events at the Church Hall, the townsfolk will also be attempting to break a world record by having the most people firewalking. Firewalking involves walking over hot embers or stones, and the current record was achieved by the Eastbourne Scouts in New Zealand when 608 people completed the task. The record-breaking attempt, which will take place between 3pm and 5pm at the bus turning circle, is being organised by the same team that organise Meltham’s Christmas lights each year and they are aiming for 1000 people to get involved. Those who sign up are asked to give a contribution of £50 which amounts to £50,000 if the 1000 fire walkers target is reached. The money will then be donated across Kirkwood Hospice, Huddersfield Town Foundation and Huddersfield Live, as well as to Meltham itself and to cover the costs of the walk. People looking to get involved should visit www.firewalkmeltham. co.uk for more information. The walk will be followed by the finals of Meltham’s Got Talent and the lights switch on at 5pm. There will also be a Christmas market on at the newly refurbished Carlile Community Hub on December 4, followed by Carols in the Park at the Robert Ashton Memorial Park.
The Christmas street market on Church Street returns this year (left) and Santa’s arrival last year (right). Photos by Sandie Nicholson
Honley’s festivities to include street market By Laura Rowley
CHRISTMAS cheer is taking over Honley, with organisations and businesses from across the village working together to organise a day of festive fun. One of the great traditional Christmas fixtures in Honley is the ever-popular Christmas street market on Church Street. In the past, this has been organised by the good folk of St Mary’s Church, but this
Christmas cracker has now been passed on to the Honley Business Association. The market, which is open 10am to 4pm, will have gift stalls, and festive food and drink to tempt visitors as they make their way up the cobbled street. The merriment continues in St Mary’s Church, where a wonderful programme of rousing musical entertainment will get everyone in the festive spirit, with performances
from the Holme Valley Singers, Honley Ladies Choir, Huddersfield Community Gospel Choir, the Yorkshire Traction Honley Band, and the Honley Samba Band, plus food drink and yet more stalls to browse. The fun isn’t limited to Church Street though, as the Village Trust is hosting a craft fair with refreshments in the Village Hall at Moorbottom from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Visitors can also pop
into Southgate Theatre to enjoy entertainment whilst sipping mulled wine and enjoying a slice of cake too. Indeed, food and wine will be flowing at the other end of the village, as Taylors Foodstore in Meltham Road host yet more live entertainment. There’s also a food and drink festival, pop up café, games and tombola at the Scout Hut, and from there visitors can use the free minibus which will be running to
and from Church Street. Another favourite fixture is the Christmas Tree Festival, which will be held in Trinity Church, with entertainment from the Yorkshire Traction Honley Band and Honley Ladies Choir, and a greeting from Father Christmas. Trinity Church is also open on December 4, from 2pm to 4pm with a beautiful Christmas tree display. Music by Merran Smith and light refreshments will be on offer that day.
Lions to give Valley’s children a Christmas surprise By Olivia Taylor HOLMFIRTH and Meltham Lions are touring the streets of the Valley to provide local children with a Christmas surprise. Every year volunteers from the Lions get wrapped up and head outside on their sleigh so that the region’s
children can meet Father Christmas. The Lions take the sleigh out all through December, with their first outing being on December 7 and the last one on December 23. Louise Makin, volunteer, said: “It’s so lovely, the kids sit on the settee waiting for us to come up the street.
“Sometimes it rains sideways while we’re out, we get wrapped up in our big boots and waterproofs, but it’s all worth it when you see the kids’ faces.” Eight people are needed every time the sleigh goes out for health and safety reasons. Here’s Santa’s busy
schedule... n Brockholes: Wednesday, December 7 – 6pm-8.30pm. n Scholes: Thursday, December 8 – 6pm-8.30pm. n Morrison’s, Meltham: Sunday, December 11 – 12pm-6pm. n Honley: Tuesday, December 13 – 6pm-8.30pm.
n Meltham: Wednesday, December 14 – 6pm-8.30pm. n Wooldale: Thursday, December 16 – 6pm-8.30pm. n Co-op, Holmfirth: Friday, December 16 – 12pm-6pm. n Netherton: Saturday, December 17 – 5pm-8.30pm.
n Morrison’s, Meltham: Sunday, December 18 – 12pm-6pm. n Shepley: Monday, December 19 – 6pm-8.30pm. n Honley: Tuesday, December 20 – 6pm-8.30pm. n Co-op, Holmfirth: Friday, December 23 – 12pm-6pm.
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Warning after tumble dryer bursts into flames in Honley By Danny Richardson FIRE CHIEFS have issued a warning after an unplugged tumble dryer burst into flames in Honley. Firefighters were called to the house in Westcroft last month to reports of the fire. Two crews from Huddersfield arrived to find smoke damage and burns to the carpet. In February it was revealed that dryers are now the second most common cause of house fires. Fire bosses issued a
warning to homeowners after revealing they have attended over 100 blazes caused by faulty tumble dryers in the last five years. Last year a major product recall was issued for Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda dryers amid safety fears. The Local Government Association, which represents 48 fire and rescue authorities in England and Wales, has warned that faulty tumble dryers cause three house fires each day. Fire chiefs want manufacturers to recall
affected machines as official data shows there were 2,190 tumble dryer fires between 2012 and 2014. Consumer minister Margot James said: “Customer safety must be the number one priority for manufacturers. “I believe additional action is required to reassure customers and the public. “I am also creating a new Working Group on Product Recalls and Safety to look at what more can be done to improve the safety of white goods, including tumble dryers.”
Library hosts poetry evening
HOLMFIRTH Library was the venue for an entertaining evening of poetry The event, Poetry Please, organised by FOHLATIC (Friends of Holmfirth Library and Tourist Information Centre) attracted around 40 poetry lovers, eager to hear or read out their favourite poems. During the evening, there were refreshments and a raffle with prizes donated by Holmfirth businesses. FOHLATIC’s aims are to maintain and enhance the work of the library and tourist information centre in Holmfirth, and proceeds from the evening will go towards staging similar events FOHLATIC needs volunteers to help with both the day to day running of the library and tourist information centre, as well as the staging of special events. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer for the group should call in for The poetry event at Holmfirth Library attracted approximately 40 people. a chat.
Kirklees Council is using old car tyres to resurface a Meltham public footpath. The route between Wessendenhead Road and off Calmlands Road will be resurfaced with approximately 870 car tyres. This could save money as the area would be virtually maintenance free, and tyres will create a porous path surface resistant to erosion. A spokesperson from the council said: “Improving the surface would be of benefit to existing users and encourage new use. This in turn can benefit the local economy by bringing more people into the area.”
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Picture of the month
Butterley reservoir in Marsden.
This issue’s picture of the month comes from The Hepworth Band’s Oompah night at Hepworth Village Hall. It was taken by Jonathan Armitage.
Pubs feature in annual CAMRA guide LOCAL pubs are celebrating after being included in a definitive beer guide for 2017. The CAMRA Good Beer guide is packed with 4,500 of the best real ale pubs in the UK, and contains
information on every real ale brewery currently operating and their key beers. The local pubs who feature in the guide include The Nook Brewhouse in Holmfirth,
Riverhead Brewery Tap in Marsden, Swan Inn in Slaithwaite and the Wills O’Nats in Meltham. Copies of the 2017 guide are available on Amazon. They are priced at £15.99
Thief leads police on chase By Danny Richardson
A SUSPECTED thief led police on a dramatic car chase through Holmfirth town centre late last month. The man, at the wheel of a stolen Land Rover, raced through the town centre and damaged other vehicles in the process. The incident started in Woodhead Road, Thongsbridge, when the 4x4 vehicle failed to stop for police. The Land Rover was then chased through Holmfirth
town centre where locals reported several near misses. During a pursuit, reports suggest that pedestrians dived out of the way and several vehicles were smashed into - while the vehicle drove on the wrong side of the road. Eventually the driver abandoned the Land Rover in South Lane, Holmfirth, and fled, sparking another police chase. A search of the area was conducted but the man had disappeared. Police say that they have
viewed video footage of a man believed to be the driver. However, at the time of writing, a spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said no-one had been arrested and enquiries were continuing. The suspect is described as white, of large build and in his mid-20s. The grey Land Rover was recovered and is thought to have been stolen from Leeds. Anyone with further information should contact police on 101.
Butterley reservoir to benefit from project By Laura Rowley
BUTTERLEY reservoir in Marsden is one of the areas across Yorkshire that will benefit from a £496,000 scheme to survey and celebrate woodland in the South Pennines. The project is being led by Pennine Prospects with support from Yorkshire Water which is a major landowner in the South Pennines with 300 hectares of woodland. Woodland covers just four per cent of the South Pennines area, including that next to the Butterley reservoir in Marsden, and much of its centuries long history has been lost or is unknown. As a result, the project aims to recruit volunteers
to help undertake archaeological and ecological surveys of the woodland to improve the cultural, as well as environmental, understanding of it. The project also intends to inspire the public to visit their local woodland and learn how its heritage has helped shape local communities people live in today. Geoff Lomas, recreation manager at Yorkshire Water, said: “We have over 300 hectares of woodlands in the South Pennines area some of which is ancient woodland. Within these woodlands we want to identify, record and celebrate the archaeology, heritage and cultural past so we can protect it. “We then want to help
inspire people to visit a woodland near them and learn more about its history and cultural significance. “The part woodlands have played in people’s lives, and economic development of the area is under recorded and we want to unearth, celebrate and put on record this forgotten part of the regions heritage.” Pennine Prospects has hired a woodland heritage officer, Chris Atkinson, to lead on the culture project. He said: “We’re hoping that by surveying the woodlands people will gain a greater understanding of their importance and they’ll have a greater respect for it. “This is vital if we are to protect woodland for future generations.”
Film festival’s programme is revealed
FILM lover? The Review has got you covered, because Holmfirth film festival has revealed it’s autumn and Christmas programme. The season includes the best films of the year, cult classics and Christmas holiday films for children and families at the Picturedrome in Holmfirth. Films include Poor Cow (Honley, November 27); Florence Foster Jenkins (Honley, December 11); Zootropia (December 19); The Little Prince (December 20); The Jungle Book (December 21) and Sing-along with Mamma Mia with a 70s Disco (December 21). Film Festival director Stephen Dorril said: “We had a very successful festival this year but we are always looking for volunteers to help, especially with the technical side. “If you would like to contribute to this solely volunteer run Festival, please get in touch.” For further details, visit www. holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk or contact: info@holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk
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Choir marks 40 years with special concert By Olivia Taylor HOLME Valley Singers recently took over the Picturedrome in Holmfirth to celebrate 40 years of singing. The concert brought together professional musicians, the musical directors and accompanists who have led the singers over the decades, to perform with the choir. Compere for the evening was local magician and entertainer Phillip Horn, who has supported the choir on many occasions over the last 35 years. The choir had commissioned two new pieces of music from their founder, Alan Simmons. Alan, who now lives in France, came along to perform these pieces together with a selection of his favourites from his time as musical director. Next on stage was Barry Russell to conduct a piece he had written for the choir a number of years earlier. Jim Morgan, who directed the choir for 25 years from 1982, then took the audience through some of his favourite music, and own arrangements. Jim is now musical director of the Holme Valley Orchestra. All the performances were
A recently opened Holmfirth Indian restaurant is helping to support local youngsters with sponsorship deals. Akhtar Zaman, who opened the Shimla Restaurant in Huddersfield Road in May, has already pledged sponsorship support for three local groups: the 1st Holme Valley (Holmfirth) Scouts, Upperthong Football Club and Hade Edge Football Club. He said: “We have sponsored football shirts and also cycling shirts for the scouts. Sometimes these clubs use the restaurant for their events and it is nice to be able to support local organisations wherever we can and help the local community.’’
ably accompanied by pianists from past eras, Sue Ogden, Jane Robertson and Simon Murray. Simon, who had travelled from Germany where he works for the Bavarian State Ballet, then went on to wow the audience with his playing throughout the interval. The second half of the concert was all about the Holme Valley Singers’ current musical repertoire and was led by the choir’s current music team, musical director Kim Kaye and accompanist Chris Pulleyn. For the final two numbers the choir was joined by 20 Holmfirth High School students. The choir has close links to the High School, and
headteacher Craig Jansen is the choir’s president. Holme Valley Singers would like to thank all those who made the concert possible including Peter Carr, owner of the Picturedrome. Chairman David Brown said: “The response from the people of Holmfirth has been overwhelming, they just kept coming until every seat was taken, over 270 people, and a special thanks to the Mayor and local parish council members who attended.” The choir is currently looking to recruit more men. If you enjoy singing and would like to give the choir a try please contact David on 07464 361858 or email secretary@ holmevalleysingers.co.uk
Animation team works with youngsters on online space By Olivia Taylor
A LOCAL animation team is working with the regions young comedians to create an online children’s space. The kids taking part have recorded a selection of their favourite jokes to local company Fettle Animation’s YouTube channel. Animator’s have ensured that the channel is colourful, funny and 100 per cent suitable for children Animator Ryan Jones designed and directed the series. He said: “I’ve really
enjoyed the challenge of taking well known jokes and bringing them to life in animation. “We’ve also been delighted here at Fettle to have been working with students and fresh graduates over the summer to animate these, it has been a great way for them to gain experience and they have brought a new take on classic jokes and brought their own touches to the animation. Children’s humour is also really infectious, and you just can’t help but laugh along with them. We hope the public
will enjoy watching them as much as we have enjoyed making them.” Other children are encouraged to send in recordings of them saying their favourite jokes, the best ones will be trasformed into animation. Producer Kath Shackleton added: “We hope that these animations will appeal equally to cheeky children and adults who enjoy a good giggle.” To view the animations visit: https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCHm2ATQ_ lTS-94qdWOJyLPQ
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Festive events at Museum COLNE Valley Museum has a number of events on its calendar in the run up to Christmas. Its Christmas Market, along with event ‘Stir Up Sunday’, will be held over the weekend of Saturday November 26 and Sunday November 27. Visitors will have the chance to browse for some unique Christmas gifts and stocking fillers, and enjoy an early mince pie, freshly
baked in the museum’s Victorian kitchen. Guests will also be able to help stir up Christmas puddings, and visit Father Christmas sitting by the open fire. The weekend after marks the museum’s Victorian Christmas Fair. The fair will offer visitors the chance to enjoy a taste of Christmas past, including lots of traditional games for all the family, freshly baked mince pies and once again,
a chance to see good old Sir Nic himself. There’s still a chance to catch the late Tony Haigh’s art exhibition. A well known water colour artist, Tony was a long time supporter of Colne Valley Museum. The museum will present an exhibition of his paintings, most of which will be for sale, with a percentage of the profits going to the museum itself.
Disabled people are urged to become ambassadors Group set up to combat An example of some of thr rubbish that has been fly-tipped in the region.
By Olivia Taylor
fly-tipping ‘epidemic’ By Danny Richardson
A GROUP has been set up to help combat fly-tipping across Kirklees. Local Sophia Crawshaw set up the Facebook group to tackle what is being described by some as an epidemic, following numerous fly-tipping incidents in recent months. Members of the group are being urged to upload photos of fly-tipping, which will then be shown to Kirklees Council in an effort to tackle the problem. Sophia said: “This is group has been created to encourage residents of Kirklees put post photos of fly tipping. “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 it 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.” Back in July, Kirklees Council introduced a new rule that stipulates anyone wanting to take rubbish to the tip has to be registered in order to dump it in any of Kirklees’ waste sites. The council said it introduced the plans to tackle the issue of trade waste abuse and the ‘lending’ of permits to businesses, friends or family outside of Kirklees. However, some locals say the new rules have led to an increase in fly-tipping. Last month, a removal man who dumped rubbish on land in New Mill was successfully prosecuted by Kirklees Council. Michael Carr, of Lockwood, was fined £500 and ordered to pay £545 costs as well as a £50 victim surcharge after he
DISABLED people in the Holme Valley are being urged to come forward and volunteer as wheelchair ambassadors. Steve Wilkinson, who goes by the name of ‘Wheelchair Steve’ has created a social network that allows wheelchair users across the world to come together and help each other. The concept offers disabled people the chance to check out accessible places in areas they are due to visit. Steve said: “If I was going to visit Meltham the best person to tell me where’s accessible would be another wheelchair user. It’s about promoting wheelchair friendliness.” Steve was born with Spina Bifida, meaning he’s used a wheelchair most of his life, but that hasn’t stopped him on his mission to improve life for people like him. In 2008 he founded International Wheelchair
was convicted at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court in Huddersfield. Kirklees Council’s cabinet member for enforcement, Coun Naheed Mather, praised council officers for bringing the case to court. Coun Mather said: “This is a fantastic outcome for the people of Kirklees. “I would like to thank the officers involved in bringing this prosecution to court. They have helped to put a stop to the illegal and inconsiderate actions of Mr Carr. “The majority of fly-tipping is carried out by businesses who are looking for a free way to dispose of waste. “Their actions often result in the taxpayer or innocent landowners having to foot the bill for clearing up their mess. “We are committed to doing everything we can to ensure that all fly tippers are found and prosecuted.” LOCAL author Tom Ashworth has released his latest work – ‘Dark Hours. 1916 A Valley at War.’ The book traces the everyDoors are open from 10am day lives of the people in to 4pm. the Holme Valley who were £2 entry on the door, living through the extraordinwhich includes entry into the ary events of 1916, midway through the Great War of art raffle. Under 14s free.
Attendees can expect original art, design and contemporary craft for sale and commission at Holmfirth Indoor Market.
Honley Male Voice Choir
New Singers Always Welcome Discover the ‘Easy Way To Join’ No experience or sight reading needed For a chat ring Richard on 01484 548758 or email: joinus@honleymvc.co.uk Concert enquiries to info@honleymvc.co.uk
Day, which takes place on March 1, celebrations have taken place in Australia, Nepal, Senegal, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan, United Kingdom and United States of America. He said: “For over 20 years now, I’ve been passionate about making the World a more accessible place and have worked on a number of initiatives to improve the situation for those people with specific
Author Tom releases latest work
Artists to showcase their work at market THE Art Market Holmfirth will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, November 13 with 50 artists showcasing.
Steve Wilkinson
1914-1918. It records the trials and tribulations of the area and publishes, for the first time in a century, the photographs and histories of the local men who were killed in France, Belgium and Gallipoli during that fateful year.
Christmas time starts with Honley Male Voice Choir MANY regular concert goers say that, for them, Christmas really starts each year with Honley Male Voice Choir’s annual Christmas Concert at Huddersfield Town Hall. This year the concert will be on Saturday December 10 at 7.15pm and will include a great mix of seasonal and other songs to suit every taste. Once again the Carlton Main Frickley Band will be performing alongside the choir.
access needs. “I wanted to make a difference in the world by sharing my life experiences, to help other people overcome challenges in their lives. I set off on a mission to make the world more accessible for other wheelchair users and people who have non-standard needs.” Steve’s next mission is to create a database of one or more wheelchair ambassador for every city, town and village in the country and the rest of the world, who can promote accessible places they go if they are contacted by wheelchair users wanting to visit that area. As Holmfirth is a tourist hotspot, Steve is eager for local wheelchair users to share their favourite places to visit in the area. If you’re interested in becoming a Holme Valley wheelchair ambassador visit: http:// wheelchairambassadors. com
Carlton Main Frickley Band outside the Royal Albert Hall. This band is one of the highest ranked brass bands in the world and is the reigning Grand Shield Champions.
Tickets, from £8.50, are available from the box offices at Huddersfield Town Hall and Huddersfield Library.
This second publication in the series follows on from Tom’s other successful book ‘Photos on the Wall’, which told the history of the village of New Mill during World War One and the stories of the thirty four young men of the area who never returned from the war.
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School hoping to raise £30,000 to fund expansion
Salons warned to be vigilant
By Danny Richardson
A PRIMARY school whose pupil numbers have rocketed by almost a third in just three years is desperately trying to raise £30,000 to fund an expansion. Hade Edge’s pupil count has risen from 62 to 97 and to accommodate future growth, the school wants to expand its school hall enough to double its current size. As well as accommodating the extra footfall of pupils, the school says that the expansion will help make more room for PE lessons in bad weather, increase room for concerts and events and help it hold more special assemblies. The school has undertaken fundraisers to help it reach its target – and has now set up an Aviva Community Fund to help it along the way. The Aviva Community Fund offers groups the chance to get funding for an important cause. If the school gets enough votes, it could be entered into the finals, where a judging panel will award the funds to the best causes. Earlier in the year, pupils, parents and local celebrities took
The Olive Tree Cafe at Totties Garden Centre, Holmfirth. part in a ‘Race to Rio’ to raise money before the Rio Olympics, and the school has other fundraisers lined up. Head teacher Jeff Kilner said: “Our school hall is limited for space, so we’re asking people of the local community to come together and help us raise money to build a new one. We’re eager to tie the events in with promoting a healthy lifestyle. “We’d like to encourage the local community to get involved where they can. “Our parents and community are very supportive of the school and will enjoy raising funds through this energetic activity.” To vote for the school, visit www.avivacommunityfund. co.uk/voting/project/view/16-2660
Cafe shortlisted for award Actor needed for role of Scrooge By Danny Richardson
A HOLMFIRTH cafe has been nominated for a national award. The Olive Tree Cafe at Totties Garden Centre, Holmfirth, has been shortlisted for a national award to celebrate ‘free form’ eating out. 22 outlets have also been selected in the same category, although The Olive Tree is the only one representing Yorkshire. Owner and manager Ms Brimble said: “It would be fantastic to bring the award back to the region. “We’re thrilled to be shortlisted as it is testament to the hard work of our chef and his team who make sure the food we
KC Design House – celebrating 35 years of unique quality and service
2016 has been a really busy year at KC Design House. Not only has the company celebrated 35 years in business, but to coincide with this, Richard Jewkes and his team have embarked on a rebrand, a new website and a full refurbishment of their showroom at Clayton West. Showcasing a selection of stylish, bespoke kitchens from their own ‘KC Exclusive’ range, manufactured on-site and handmade to order in the workshop, the new showroom and website also showcases a range of timeless designs from KC’s new German Partner, SieMatic. Offering a whole package from design to full installation, KC Design
House continues to gain industry wide recognition for providing some of the region’s most desirable kitchens. Richard, who is KC Design House managing and design director, said: “The business has changed significantly over the last 35 years. We have always been proud of our brand and showroom at Clayton West but needed to invest and re-launch it to reflect the changes in our business over recent years. “It is incredibly important that we keep up to date with the innovative developments in our industry and that we can offer these to our clients, through the careful selection of our partners and the dedication of our team. “It’s been an extremely hectic year and a huge
KIRKLEES Rural Police Team are warning local hairdressers and beauty salons to be vigilant after a number of burglaries. High value stock such as GHDs, top brand hair products and cash have been stolen. A spokesman from Kirklees Rural Police Team, said: “If you own or work in a hair and beauty salon, please have a good look at your shop security. How easy would it be to get in? Is your stock secure? “We can help by organising a site visit by one of our Crime Prevention Officers who can advise on how to keep your premises and stick safe and secure. Call us on 101 and ask to speak to the Kirklees Crime Prevention Officers to arrange a visit.”
investment has been made, but I’m really pleased with the final result. Our aim is, and always has been, to create a kitchen and space which way exceeds our clients expectations. “Our new showroom and marketing now showcases our most recent designs and allows clients to start to appreciate and realise what they too could recreate in their own homes.” Although the showroom has been open throughout the refurbishment and it’s been business as usual, the finishing touches will be completed by the end of November. Why not visit KC Design House on Wakefield Road, or visit our new website at www.kcdesignhouse.co.uk to find out more?
serve is tasty but complies with customer’s needs. We’re eagerly awaiting the announcement to see how well we’ve done.” Awards director, Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, said: “We are really pleased to see how this year’s entry has grown both in terms of numbers and quality. “Bigger players (such as Center Parcs or JD Wetherspoons) are now taking the sector seriously while the quality of the offer in the independents has just rocketed. We can’t wait to see what next year will bring.” The winners will be announced at a presentation party on November 22 – the first day of the Food Matters Live event at Excel in London’s Docklands.
ANY budding actors in the Holme Valley? Honley players would like someone to play the part of Scrooge role in ‘Sneezer and the Ghost’, a 15 minute one act play. The group says there are four characters in the play, with Sneezer Scrooge and the Ghost having the predominant roles. Anyone interested should ideally be middle aged. The performance will take place on December 3. Contact Colin via colsmailbox@ gmail.com for more information.
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Theft warning to car owners Eben, 7, aims to raise LOCAL police are warning Kirklees’ Vauxhall Corsa and Astra owners to be vigilant after an outbreak of thefts. Thiefs aren’t targeting the whole car, instead they’re stealing the front ends. Similar crimes have also been reported in other parts of the country, and police are advising people to park in well lit areas or on their drives and garages. To report a theft of this nature please call 101 or report online at https://www. westyorkshire.police. uk/reportcrime Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with information on who may be responsible for these thefts.
World record attempt at pub A MELTHAM pub is challenging locals to walk on fire in an attempt to raise £50,000 and break a Guinness world record. The Waggon and Horses, Huddersfield Road, Meltham is hoping to get 1,000 fire walkers involved in the event. The current Guinness World Record for most
people fire walking consecutively in a single venue is 608. The team at the pub have already attempted the world record once, and they’re gearing up to try it again. Land lady, Pam Cox, said: “We’re hoping people will come from far and wide and we’ll
have a great turn out, I’m confident that we will.” The event will take place at Meltham Christmas light switch on. With all money raised will going to a collection of local charities. For more information, or to get involved visit: http://www. firewalkmeltham.co.uk
£3,000 to compete at World Championships By Olivia Taylor A LOCAL seven-year-old is on a mission to raise £3,000 so he can compete in the South Carolina BMX World Championships. Even though Eben Cousin has only been riding his bike a few years, he’s one of the best BMX riders in the world. His mum, Marla Cousin, said: “We’d tried him with everything, football, rugby, he just wasn’t interested. “Then one day he was watching television and they were BMXing, and he said ‘mummy, I want to do that’, so off we went.” Since he started riding, Eben has come on leaps and bounds, taking part in various competitions and travelling to Manchester three times a week to train. Marla added: “When I first took him he fitted straight in, he was off mixing with all the teenagers at the skate park, he’s well known now on the BMX track, because of his
Eben Cousin hopes to compete in South Carolina. soon add up. Eben is on a massive smile. mission to save the money “When I take him now he needs to get to South he’ll tell me: ‘Ok mum, you Carolina so he can compete can go now, I don’t need for the world champion you, I’m with my mates.’” title. The competition element Marla said: “It’s an of the sport teaches Eben expensive sport, it costs the importance of good thousands, with the bike, sportsmanship and respect the safety equipment and to for his competitors. get to South Carolina. Marla added: “He “We’ve told him that competed in the world unfortunately there is a championships last year, chance that he wont be able and this year he’s off to South Carolina, it’s teaching to go, because it is very expensive, but he’s doing him a massive amount of little bits to try and save discipline.” money. I’m very proud of Because BMXing is an him.” extreme sport the costs can
PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Civic Hall’s Asset Transfer Remembrance services is agreed by Cabinet ... THE Parish Council was delighted that on 20 September 2016, Kirklees Council Cabinet approved the community asset transfer of the freehold of Holmfirth Civic Hall to Holme Valley Parish Council. The transfer of ownership will be for nil consideration, to include covenants to ensure that the Civic Hall can be used for Community Use, but with an exception of up to 30% of commercial use, in line with previous Kirklees Council asset transfers. The aim is for the Parish Council (and its Land Charity) to move into the Civic Hall after the asset transfer process has been completed, to become tenants of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation which will be set up to manage the day-to-day
running of the Civic Hall. Kirklees Council has approved three months’ notice of termination of the Parish Council’s use of its current offices at Holmfirth Council Offices from the date of completion of the legal transfer. Following public meetings and feedback from users, the Parish Council will liaise closely with Kirklees Council over the next few months to ensure an effective and efficient booking system is in place, to give current and new users peace of mind that their provisional bookings are honoured (as far as possible), regardless of the outcome of the asset transfer legal process. A lot of people have already signed up to become Friends, but the Parish Council continues to look for additional people,
to be Friends, Volunteers or Trustees, particularly if they have appropriate skills and/ or experience to offer. If you haven’t already signed up or passed your details to the Council, the Community Assets Safeguarding Committee would like to hear from you. Please contact the Clerk. In the meantime, thank you to everyone who has given their support so far, but the hard work now starts again, to set up the new charity and to manage the Civic Hall, by the community, for the community, in the future. A copy of the Community Asset Transfer bid, submitted to Kirklees Council in May 2016, can be downloaded from the Parish Council website (http://www. holmevalleyparishcouncil. gov.uk/)
EVERY year, the Parish Council marks Remembrance Sunday by purchasing eight poppy wreaths through the Royal British Legion, which are then laid at War Memorials in the Valley to remember members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty. On Remembrance Day, Sunday, 13 November 2016, the Chairman of the Council will be attending the Remembrance Service at Holy Trinity Church, Holmfirth (10.45am) followed by the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial at Holme Valley Memorial Hospital at 12
noon. Refreshments will be provided at the Memorial Hospital after the service. Members of the Parish Council will be laying wreaths at other Remembrance Day Services as follows: Brockholes War Memorial (junction of Oakes Lane/ Brockholes Lane) – 10.45am. Hepworth Parish Church – Service at 9.15am followed at approx. 10.15am by Act of Remembrance at Church Lych Gate. Holmbridge Parish Church – Service at 10.30am followed by wreath laying at 11am. Honley – Service of
Remembrance at St Mary’s Parish Church at 10am, followed by parade at approx. 10.45am to War Memorial for laying of wreaths at 11am. Parade then reforms for march back to village centre. Netherthong – 10.45am at War Memorial (opposite entrance to Netherthong Parish Church). New Mill – 10.30am service at New Mill Church, followed by procession at 11.30am (with Holmfirth Air Training Corps) into New Mill, for wreath laying at 12 noon in the Remembrance Room of New Mill Club. Upperthong – 10.45am at the War Memorial.
Shaping a Local Plan for Kirklees THE Parish Council encourages residents of the Valley to look at Kirklees Council’s updated Draft Local Plan and Community Infrastructure Levy proposals, which open
for consultation from November 7 until December 19. The Local Plan has significant implications for development across the area so it is important the
constituents make their views known directly to Kirklees during this sixweek period. More details are on www.kirklees.gov.uk/ localplan
Town’s solicitors to visit Uganda THE Huddersfield and Dewsbury Law Society’s unique Twinning Programme with Uganda demonstrates the power of pro bono work to unite and develop the legal community locally and internationally – a collaboration on many levels from individuals to firms. A meeting in 2002 between the then President of Huddersfield Law Society and the President of Uganda Law Society led to the start of the group. The group has over the years: n Provided over 6,000 text books and training DVDs. These have been used by the ULS to establish the main legal resource centre in Kampala and 10 regional resource centres. n Provided training for the last 13 years for more than 1,200 Ugandan lawyers and 2,000 post graduate law students in Kampala. We send a group of four lawyers each November to provide training in Uganda. n Helped promote good governance and respect for rights and the rule of law. The group is currently monitoring a programme which provides legal representation and legal advice to protect vulnerable children in Patongo, Northern Uganda in partnership with Chance for Childhood and the Uganda Law Society through funding from the Law Society charity. The initial funding will soon be exhausted and we are hoping to find an alternative source of funding for this fantastic project. The twinning link project has delivered tangible benefits to Ugandan lawyers and the community at large. The group members themselves (and their firms) have benefited greatly from the experience and personal development which has come from being involved in the project. Four Huddersfield lawyers travelled to Uganda during National Pro Bono Week to further the Law Society’s work with the country’s lawyers including Nigel Priestley of Ridley & Hall, Paul Beevers Independent
Mediator and two solicitors from Ramsdens #WeDoProBono. Jane Holroyd, solicitor in Ramsdens’ commercial team, will be travelling to Uganda. She said: “The Uganda Twinning Project is a brilliant project that has proved to be a huge success over the 14 years it has been running. “Therefore when I was given the opportunity to take part in the project and go out to Uganda to see first-hand the amazing work the project do and to give presentations to Ugandan lawyers, I jumped at the chance. “Client care and professional standards is a particular issue for the Ugandan Law Society and therefore in my first presentation I hope to be able to teach the Ugandan lawyers some of the client care principles we have in the UK and help them understand why it is important. “My second presentation will relate to the drafting of partnership agreements. This will be part of a series of presentations by our group relating to expansion and mergers. “Most Ugandan lawyers do not trust their peers and therefore the aim is to show them that coming together as partners can work
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and how the relationships with their fellow partners can be regulated.’’ Sarah Ward, solicitor in Ramsdens’ family team, added: “Having been involved in the Uganda Twinning Project almost since its inception, I am looking forward to the opportunity to visit the country again. “Over the years I have been involved in packing and sending books to Uganda, raising money through softball tournaments, curry evenings and quizzes. “But it was going to Uganda to deliver training which has been the most enjoyable and memorable aspect. Ten years ago I went, very nervously, for the first time and delivered a lecture on trial preparation and witness evidence and then went to visit the Legal Resource Centre, supplied with books from Huddersfield, and also to the source of the Nile and the Equator. “Now I am ready to embark on another trip, this time lecturing on family law, but again looking forward to meeting some wonderful people and seeing the effect, in Uganda, of the work that the Twinning Project has done over the years.” “I was excited about getting involved with this project in 2002 and continue to be inspired by the dedication and enthusiasm of the group,” said Kate Donaldson, partner at Ramsdens. “It is fantastic news that Sarah and Jane are travelling to Uganda to deliver training this year. “We raise funds during the year – watch out for your next chance to support this unique project.” This project has also been recognised regionally winning Pro Bono Team of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards and nationally it was Highly Recommended at the Law Society’s Excellence Awards. Ramsdens is supporting the Law Society’s National Pro Bono Week #NPBW2016 #WeDoProBono. Jane will be daily blogging during the week, you can follow her @RamsdensCom #Uganda
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Trail is branded ‘intimidating’ after train fight
THE ‘Ale Trail’ has been branded as ‘intimidating’ after fighting broke out on the train from Huddersfield to Manchester. Around 30 people were said to be involved in the brawl, leaving other people on board the train terrified. One passenger took to twitter, calling on MP Jason Jason McCartney McCartney to do something. Jason said: “The Ale Trail has been an issue for many years now. Although the vast majority of people enjoy the trail in good humour with no trouble there is a minority that spoil it for everyone with anti-social behaviour “What happened over the last weekend though was appalling and utterly unacceptable.” “I have contacted Northern Rail who have a responsibility for the safety of their passengers. They need to make sure passengers are paying for tickets and then reinvest that money into safety for passengers. I am in regular contact with West Yorkshire Transport Police to make sure they are tackling criminality. “There is an action group made up of local councillors, council officers, pub landlords, local police and residents, which meets monthly in Marsden, which aims to tackle the worst aspects of the Ale Trail.”
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Double celebration at The Butchers Arms
Creative Scene receives further £1m from Arts Council England CREATIVE Scene, a project led by the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield, has been awarded a further £1million investment from Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places fund, to continue their work in North Kirklees over the next three years. A consortium made up of the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Batley Festival and the Creative Economy team of Kirklees Council originally received £2million in funding from ACE in 2013 to create the Creative Scene project, which sought to establish a vibrant creative culture and radically develop arts provision in the north of the district. Creative Scene began in
2014 and since then has reached estimated audience numbers of 68,871, with 4,719 local people actively participating in the project. This further funding will build on the work of the last two years. It aims to support a new kind of arts ecology in the area, reflecting the interests and potential of the places and people, and creating new partnerships and new ways of curating and producing art. The programme will include high quality commissions especially for the area, hands on activities and conversations which will pop up in the places where people live, socialise and work, a touring circuit so that people of all ages can
see great theatre on their doorstep, a new scheme to support volunteering in the arts and support for emerging artists. Nancy Barrett, director of Creative Scene, said: “We can now begin to take forward some great ideas that have been bubbling up for the area, and to develop plans and partnerships right up to 2020. There is no shortage of creativity and appetite for culture here and people have the highest ambitions for the kinds of arts and events they want to see and take part in. “By 2020 I think people will be looking to this part of West Yorkshire to find out how to make great art a part of everyday life.”
MARK Hogan and his partner Caroline Kimber, who run The Butchers Arms in Hepworth, have been recognised at the Enterprise Inns Community Heroes Awards for the second successive year. The awards are in recognition of publicans and the exceptional contributions they make to their local communities. Over 500 pubs entered and The Butchers Arms made it into the last 20 and also won their region. Winning the award brings a generous prize fund from Enterprise Inns to be spent in the community. Last year Hepworth Pre-School, Hepworth J&I school, Hepworth Band and Hepworth United Football Club all benefitted, and Mark and Caroline would like to invite community groups or projects, which may be in need of funding, to get in touch. The team at the pub were equally over the moon to be awarded Huddersfield CAMRA ‘pub of the season’. Caroline is especially proud of this achievement, along with Josh Carr, who is a key player in keeping the cask ales in tip top condition. “We only stock Yorkshire cask ales,” said Caroline.
Mark Hogan and Caroline Kimber receive their award from Simon Townsend, CEO of Enterprise Inns for great beer alongside “Why source elsewhere the impressive standing the when we have such fabulous restaurant holds. products on our doorstep?” Caroline added: “When The pub keeps Taylor’s we put our business plan Landlord, Bradfield together offering a Yorkshire Brewery’s Blonde, Black pub with French food it Sheep and guest ales from raised a few eyebrows to say local brewers such as Small the least. World, Acorn and Bradford “It was almost unheard to name a few. of, but we are finding that The Butchers continues to go from strength to the two work alongside one strength with its reputation another very well.”
Fox Valley prepares for centre’s first Christmas THE team at North Sheffield’s newest shopping destination, Fox Valley, are preparing for the centre’s first festive period with a host of events, markets and of course the big Christmas lights switch on. The seasonal celebrations at Fox Valley over the coming weeks will include two days of Christmas markets as well as the switch on event in partnership with Dearne FM, which will take place on November 18. The markets will run alongside the Christmas light switch on from 4pm to 7pm and Saturday, November 19 will see a full day festive market running from 10am-4pm. The Fox Valley weekly market will also run through November and December every Tuesday and Friday. The festive decorations at Fox Valley will feature an eight-metre high Christmas tree, beautiful festive lights around the centre and a stunning illuminated reindeer which will be a centrepiece in the centre’s fountain area. The team at Fox Valley have called upon the help of local youngsters to name the seven-metre high reindeer to win the chance to help switch on the Christmas lights. Stores will stay open until 8pm every Thursday and Friday in the run up to Christmas, and festive entertainment will include choirs and brass bands. Centre manager Annabel Plumtree said: “We are really looking forward to our very first Christmas here at Fox Valley and have lots of events planned which start with our big Switch On event. “The Christmas decorations are going to look fantastic and we can’t wait to see Fox Valley lit up for the festive period.” Fox Valley is home to a host of high street stores including Next, Seasalt, M&Co, Edinburgh Woollen Mills, Pets at Home,
Paperchase Home Bargains and Aldi. It is also home to South Yorkshire’s first JoJo Maman Bebe store as well as Full Gas Bikes and the independent boutique department store Sandersons. Ponti’s Italian Kitchen opened its first restaurant outside the capital at the new centre in June, while other restaurants and coffee shops at Fox Valley include NYC Bar and Grill, Central Bean, Costa Coffee and Blakes Tea Room. Fox Valley can be found just off the A616 Stocksbridge Bypass. For more information about events and stores visit the centre website at www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk
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Brothers to ride length of country for charity By Olivia Taylor
Nigel Cooke’s cityscapes of London.
THREE brothers with a combined age of nearly 200 are doing their bit for charity, riding across the length of the country. Marsden men David Shaw, 70 John Shaw, 63 and Steve, 60 are cycling from John o’ Groats to Lands End next year, in a bid to raise £10,000. Funds raised from the 930-mile bike ride will be donated to a couple of local causes – Marsden Scout Group and Marsden Mechanics – and a charity breakfast clubs at around 25 close to the brothers’ hearts – Aplastic Anaemia research schools in the local area. He said: “We all know that at Leeds Teaching Hospitals a lot of children are going to Charitable Foundation. Steve said: “Aplastic school without breakfast and Anaemia is a cause very this is affecting their school close to all of us – our sister work and progress in class. “The Foundation provides was diagnosed with the illness four years ago.” cereals, toast etc for many MP Jason McCartney and children and it has been other local businesses have proven to work with better been quick to get behind academic results and less the trio, offering to sponsor disruptive behaviour. them. “A ball is held every year Steve added: “We’re giving in November and I donate local businesses the chance some paintings to be sold at to sponsor us, and we’ll take auction which raises money a picture while we’re riding for the breakfast clubs.’’ Nigel started painting when he was just 14 years old and is now one of the ONE of Holmfirth’s biggest world’s best selling cityscape pieces of history has finally artists. sold. One of his paintings even Nora Batty’s cottage in hangs in the presidential Holmfirth – famous for its palace in Mongolia. use in Last of the Summer His son Joshua is helping Wine – has been sold after to run the Holmfirth art more than 10 years on the gallery which is already market. attracting a great deal of The two-bedroom attention.
Artist Nigel to showcase his work in new gallery ONE of the UK’s best known artists, Nigel Cooke, is now showcasing his original art works in the Holme Valley. Nigel, who lives in Grange Moor, has recently opened a gallery at Stable Court, Holmfirth displaying both his art work and that of many other international artists. The artist, who works in mixed media, is best known for his iconic cityscapes including London and Paris, developing a style of dripping paint to create an instantly recognisable 3D look. He is also the artist who brought caricature booths to the UK – still seen today at Alton Towers, the Trafford Centre and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. From this caricature background, which he first discovered on a visit to Florida, Nigel evolved his art into his cityscapes which capture the energy and atmosphere of the cities he paints.
Steve, John and David Shaw are doing a 930-mile ride. never looked back. with their company logo on He added: “I’d be been in a T-shirt.” an office job for years so I The brothers are confident wanted to lose some weight, not to let their aliments get I wanted to do something in the way of their goal. outside of work that would Steve added: “John’s got keep me fit. two false knees, David’s “We’ve got a lot of siblings got one false knee and and we came from a hard I’ve got a dicky hip, but background, but we’ve all riding’s become a bit of an done reasonably well for obsession. I’ve got no doubt ourselves so we just want to that we’ll be able to do it, give something back.” we’ve learned how to handle If you’d like to help the a bike. Shaw brothers by donating, Steve’s passion for cycling started a few years ago when visit: https://www.justgiving. com/fundraising/Shawshe wanted to improve his charity-appeal-Shaw health, and since then he’s
Nora Batty’s cottage sells after 10 years
Nigel Cooke Today he is one of the UK’s most sought after artists. Being a lifetime supporter of Huddersfield Town Football Club, Nigel also helps to raise funds for the Huddersfield Town Foundation which runs
property came to fame through its use in multiple episodes in the programme, the world’s longest-running sitcom which ran from 1973 to 2010. It was first placed on the market in 2006, but the owner had previously failed to find an interested
buyer since putting it on the market. However, it has now been sold by Leeds-based Ernest Wilson with a guide price of £169,950. The house includes props from the show with signed photographs of the cast and crew.
Firm invests for next 10 years HAVING celebrated 10 years in business this year Holmebuild are already investing for further success. The recent appointment of Dan Beardsley as sales and marketing manager proves the point. Dan’s background in trade publishing has already led to a redesign of the Holmebuild logo, which now features impressively on their premises at their Huddersfield Rd, Honley, site. He said: “Early into my employment it was obvious that although a very busy outlet, HolmeBuild was still suffering from a certain lack of recognition from the people of the Holme Valley and beyond. “It was a constant struggle to get the message across that the general public had no need to drive past us into town when most products are available on the doorstep and often at better prices. “The new big and bold signage is part of the answer; our premises cannot now be missed. “This will be backed up by a comprehensive advertising and social media campaign. Our aim is for every local person to be aware that Holmebuild’s excellent product range, service and friendly knowledgeable staff are there to be taken advantage of.” As Holmebuild have ‘everything under one roof’ it makes the customer experience so much easier. If you’re not already a customer, why not give them a try at Queens Square Mill, Huddersfield Rd Honley HD9 6QZ 01484 666688 holmebuild.co.uk
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Police appeal after woman’s jewellery stolen from home By Olivia Taylor
Totties Garden Centre’s plant of the moment from Lisa Halifax... Red-stemmed Dogwood. These reliable and hardy shrubs provide a luscious leafy backdrop to summer flowers. As a final fanfare their foliage is transformed into a rainbow of colours through autumn before fluttering away to reveal brilliant wand-like stems.
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner was robbed of her jewellery in Holmfirth. The incident happened on October 13 between 11am and 2.25pm at a property on Greenfield Road. The thieves forced entry into the house, owned by a 75-year-old lady. They went on to steal a number of items including a jewellery box containing various pieces, including: n A beige/cream satin jewellery box with red/
burgundy oriental pattern. n A woman’s black leather wrist watch with square diamante face. n A woman’s silver bracelet wrist watch with square face. n A pair of gold earrings with diamonds. n A pair of gold hooped earrings. n A man’s gold wedding ring. n A 9ct gold signet ring. n A man’s gold necklace with gold pendant. PC Karen Hawker, of Kirklees District Police, said: “We are appealing to members of the public if
they have any information about this burglary to come forward to assist with our enquiries. “If anyone was in the area around the time of the incident and saw anything suspicious we would like to hear from you so we can reunite these precious items with their rightful owner. “Anyone with any information is asked to contact myself via 101 quoting reference 13160490563 or alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
November’s gardening tips from Totties Garden Centre
THE clocks have gone back and the weather’s turned colder and damper but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still plenty to do and enjoy in the garden. The summer blooms have long since faded but intelligent planting means evergreens and grasses can give texture and interest throughout the whole year. There are a few things you can be doing to protect your garden and ensure it gets through the colder months
and comes out stronger the other side. One of those things is to use grease bands to stop winter moth damage which particularly targets all maples, oak, apple, crabapple, ash, and blueberry. It sometimes even drops onto perennials like roses. Birds need to stock up for the long winter months ahead so remember to put out fat balls, seed and water. Bird feeding stations are a great way for our feathered
friends to get everything they need. Raise containers onto pot feet to prevent water logging and from the frost getting to those seeds and bulbs you’ve planted. It’d be a shame to ruin them before you’ve even got to enjoy them. Onion, garlic and shallots sets have arrived in the garden centre and you need to get them in the ground now because they’ll benefit from a cold winter resulting in a better crop.
Holmfirth Mountain Rescue are thanking the staff and regulars at the Royal Oak Upperthong, who have raised £1,300 for the organisation over the last few months from their Friday evening raffle.
Seniors to eat well thanks to committee and Lions By Olivia Taylor
HADE Edge’s seniors will eat well this Christmas thanks to help from the village committee and Holmfirth and Meltham Lions. It has become a local tradition for local seniors to get together for a Christmas meal in December, and local volunteers are ensuring the day is a memorable one. Helen Craggs, volunteer from Hade Edge Village Committee, said: “I don’t know how many years it’s been going exactly, but it’s been a long time, at least 15 years, and since we took it over four years ago the event has just got bigger.” Throughout the year the committee put on various different events to raise
money for the older people, from community galas to trendy music nights. The event is already a sell out, with locals across the valley looking forward to their meal. This year attendees can enjoy a two-course meal, drinks and a range of presents thanks to donations from Holmfirth and Meltham Lions Club. Louise Makin, volunteer for the Lions, said: “For the majority of these people it’s the only time they get a Christmas dinner. We just thought it was a very lovely community thing to get behind.” Helen said: “We’d like to say a massive thank you to the Lions, that £500 they’ve
donated will honestly make a massive difference.” Attendees will come together at the Travellers Rest in Brockholes to eat and exchange gifts. Helen added: “To be honest they all said last year’s event was the best one yet, and that’s what makes it all worth it in the end. “It’s so nice that they can come, they can have a drink whether it’s a pint or a sherry, and have a lovely meal. “It’s a fabulous event, and now it’s a tradition, so we’ve got to keep it going.” n If you’re doing something for local people and you want us to promote it, get in touch. Email news@ DURING October our rams holmevalleyreview.co.uk were moved to a paddock near the farmyard. Renowned retroHere we can keep a close inspired rock eye on them and spoil them and roll band a little so they are in tip top Showaddywaddy are condition before they join set to take to the the ewes later in November. stage at Holmfirth’s Their work starts on Picturedrome. November 11 and 147 days With 23 top 40 later, around Easter, we singles, including should start lambing. 10 top five hits, and Each ram has around 50 15 massive selling ewes to serve, so if you see a albums (including sheep walking bow legged at the Christmas the beginning of December number one in you will know it’s a ram who 1978), the show on has finished his work for the Friday December 2 year! is sure to be a big The cattle are ready for hit. winter. Thirty are housed
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We’ll make you a pie! BLACKER Hall Farm Shop has recently launched a new service for their customers. If you bring in one of your own baking dishes, they’ll make a pie in it, ready for you to bake at home…and you can pretend you made it! Their range of homemade steak pies are a best-seller, and they hope you’ll look forward to taking advantage of their craft bakers making the pie for you to take away – easy to serve up and feed as many people as you like. Blacker Hall uses home and locally reared beef in their steak pies, so all the meat is sourced from within
a 20-mile radius of The Farm Shop, and most of it from their own farm less than a mile down the road. The filling is slow cooked for 10 hours resulting in a texture that melts in your mouth. Homemade pastry cases are then filled with the steak ready for you to take home and bake. Choose from steak, steak and ale or steak and potato. The cost of this service is £15 per kg, based on the volume that your pie dish will hold, so you can serve two, four or 20 subject to the number of guests and the
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size of your dish. They’ll let you know the price when you take in your dish. This service is available weekly. If you bring your dish into The Farm Shop no later than the end of the day on Tuesday (they close at 6pm), they’ll bake your pie for you to collect on Friday of the same week. A perfect opportunity to make entertaining easy as we approach Christmas! If you have any questions about this service please feel free to call the office team on 01924 267202 (ext. 0), or email info@blackerhall.com
indoors, bedded on straw and eating the silage we made earlier this year. These cattle need cleaning out and feeding each day. The rest of the herd are outdoors grazing the stubble turnips we sowed earlier this summer. They are grazing in small groups to limit any poaching of the field and their diet is being supplemented with silage.
The turnip crop has yielded well and we hope to keep these cows out until Christmas. Preparations for Christmas are well under-way, order forms are available from the farm, our market stall or can be downloaded from the website. Free range turkeys have been pre-booked and we will start curing our Christmas gammons this month. We are hosting two Christmas themed experience days in December where you can prepare a three bird roast and cure your own gammon ready for the festive season.
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Parliamentary Corner with Jason McCartney MP
Fourth jobs fair a success as important events held IT HAS been a very busy month for me with a number of important events taking part in the constituency. I recently held my fourth jobs fair in Slaithwaite at the Civic Hall. Yet again it was a successful event with over two hundred job seekers of all ages speaking with up to 30 businesses who were offering full time opportunities, part time roles, apprenticeships, work experience and advice. The fair was opened by Jack Payne of Huddersfield Town and Paul Shilling of Principle Group, who kindly sponsored the event. I am already planning and looking forward to my next Jobs Fair in 2017. The major issue affecting us all in my constituency is the proposed changes to A&E at HRI. I am absolutely appalled by the decision made by the doctors of the Clinical Commissioning Group to close our A&E at HRI. Since the proposals were first announced in January I have campaigned alongside the HandsoffHRI group against these terribly thought
out proposals by the CCG which are not in the interest of patients and good care for all. I have attended all the campaign rallies and marches the group have held and spoke out against the proposals in asked questions in Parliament, held a debate in Parliament, worked with Parliamentary colleagues of all parties and joined the HandsoffHRI group to hand over their 135,085 strong petition to Downing Street. The 12-week ‘consultation’ the doctors of the CCG used to confirm their decision was entirely flawed as they were only consulting on one option, that option being to close A&E at HRI. This is definitely not over and there is still a long way to go. There are three ways we are currently moving forward; a legal challenge with funds raised by HandsoffHRI, a motion of no confidence in the CCG by local GPs who oppose the proposal and the council joint scrutiny panel asking for independent scrutiny. This flawed plan requires
£281million of investment – but why spend all that money to end up with no A&E in Huddersfield and fewer beds? It just doesn’t make sense. We all have to keep fighting these terrible proposals and Save A&E at HRI. In other news it is fantastic to see Huddersfield Town performing brilliantly in the Championship! As of the date I wrote this article they are joint second after some great performances throughout the season so far, we already have more than half the points we earned in the whole of last season. Furthermore I am looking forward to all the Christmas lights switch ons and parades throughout the Holme Valley, including Honley and Holmfirth on November 19 and 26 respectively. 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. Telephone 01484 688364 or email jason.mccartney.mp@ parliament.uk
Coffee morning benefits service THE Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) ‘Hepworth Village Volunteers’ bagged the coveted spot to be the charity that hosts the monthly coffee morning in Hepworth Village Hall. An abundance of residents came to enjoy the tea, coffee and home made cakes, to buy goodies from the table top sale and the Auty Crafts stall and to win big in the raffle. In all, £173.80 was made which will all go to the Good Neighbours service in the
area. For 10 years, as part of Good Neighbours, Hepworth Village has had a very successful, self run cohort of nearly 30 volunteers who provide transport to the older residents in the area. In a wider context, the RVS’s Good Neighbours provides services to older people across Greater Huddersfield including: befriending, transport and activity sessions. Their Home From Hospital
service offers practical support such as shopping and transport to an older person for 12 weeks after a hospital stay. The RVS are looking for more volunteers to befriend or provide transport to older people in Holme Valley and throughout Greater Huddersfield. If you are interested or want to find out more information please call them on 01484 453 679 or email kirkleesgn@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
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Shops have plenty to offer ... have a great selection of gift ideas for young and old, family and friends. There’s certainly no need to go out of town as there is plenty of choice right here in the Holme Valley on your doorstep. All you need to do is make your Christmas list and organise your festive shopping trip. Remember to pick up some pretty festive wrapping paper and Christmas gift bags to make your presents look extra special.
By Susan Hampshire AS WE move into the month of November, time is pressing to find all your gifts
ready for Christmas. Whether you’re a person who has a lot of people to buy for – or not so many – you still need to get
organised as the number of shopping days to Christmas is counting down. The local area is rich in fabulous shops which all
THE SHOE BOX, SKELMANTHORPE Stuck for a gift idea this Christmas? At The Shoe Box in Skelmanthorpe there are gift vouchers for any amount along with an excellent range of winter boots and shoes. There is also a lovely selection of party sandals and bags, ideal to take you through the festive party season. Take a look at the choice of slippers for both men and
women, a perfect gift for any occasion. Come and see the range now available at the specialist shoe shop in Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe which is open five days a week (closed Tuesdays) including 9am to 2pm on Saturdays. TOTTIES GARDEN CENTRE/ THE OLIVE TREE BISTRO CAFE Come along for coffee or lunch and browse through the range of Christmas gifts. Forget the hassle of the High Street, you’ll find the ideal present for family and friends at Totties among the great range of home accessories, lanterns, candles, fabulous cushions and kitchenware. For entertaining Totties has unusual nibble dishes, olive sticks, cheese knives and boards and the Marmalade of London diffusers and candles also make a perfect gift. Still stuck for what to buy…take a look at the pots, planters, bird tables, garden
benches or a fire pit plus other gardener delights. Also available are new ranges of Christmas lights and decorations to suit all tastes: sparkly, rustic or traditional. Oh, and then there’s our gift vouchers…phew!
SHADES OF CHINA Beautiful gift ideas for Christmas are always available from Holmfirth’s Shades of China on Hollowgate. Run by Karen Cartwright, the china, glass and gift ware shop is a treasure trove of fabulous gift ideas for Christmas and includes pieces from the Royal Worcester Wrendale range, Cath Kidston, Susie Watson Designs, Emma Bridgewater, Sophie Allport and many more. Open seven days a week, it’s a great place to visit any time of year, but particularly in the coming weeks before Christmas, and remember that Karen also sells gift vouchers for any amount. Continued on page 21
Gallery sells original works by international artists A NEW art gallery, Nigel Cooke Art, is now open in Holmfirth, selling original works by internationally renowned artists. The gallery which opened around six weeks ago, has been opened by local artist Nigel Cooke and is run by his son Joshua. Originally from Mirfield, Nigel who specialises in city scapes, now lives in Grange Moor but has been looking to open a gallery in Holme Valley for some time. He said: “I wanted somewhere to display original art works and these former charity shop premises at Stable Court came available which are just perfect. So far the art gallery has had a really good
response and a lot of interest from people living in the Holme Valley.’’ The gallery contains many of Nigel’s own works plus originals from highly regarded artists including Yorkshire artist Simon Wright, flamboyant Rozanne Bell who is known for her vibrant and creative paintings, Czech Republic artist Veronica Benoni, oil painter Tony Gittins, animal portrait specialist Ruby Keller and Antonio Iannicelli, who is known for his paintings of Napoli and the Amalfi Coast. Nigel said: “These artists sell all over the world but the UK is the third biggest art market in the world so many of them are known
here. Owning an original piece of art can be a real investment. “All the artists exhibiting here only sell originals. None of them have gone into general print.’’ Nigel himself is known for his instantly recognisable iconic city scapes of London, Paris, Amsterdam and New York. He also does figurative work and marine painting as well. At the moment the gallery is open every day apart from Monday but opening times may change after Christmas. If you call in at the gallery, you may well see Nigel sat working at his artist’s easel. Take a look and see if one of the pieces of art work captures your imagination.
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FLEUR & GREY HOME AND GIFT
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Continued from page 20 The shop will be open right up to Christmas Eve and then open again between Christmas and New Year. Normal opening hours resume on Tuesday January 3. Karen always has an offer running – currently it is on ceramics from The National Trust New Forest Toilet range featuring a range of wildlife and flowers. Take a look at Shades of China and be inspired for beautiful gifts this Christmas. THE CARDING SHED At the Carding Shed, we absolutely love Christmas and our winter wonderland of gifts and decorations is a sight to behold With a huge selection of beautifully ornate baubles for the tree, sensationally constructed gingerbread houses, creative advent calendars and intricately illuminated snowy houses for children to peer inside, Christmas is taken care of at The Carding Shed. There are also beautiful wreaths to adorn your door, snowmen to guard your steps and Prosecco candles to grace your mantlepiece.
What more could you need this Christmas? Visit the website www. thecardingshed.co.uk for further information PURPLE APRICOT Find great gift ideas this Christmas at Purple Apricot, situated on the main Huddersfield Road in the heart of Holmfirth. With two floors of fabulous clothing and gift ideas including beautiful scarves, handbags, socks and gloves, there’s sure to be plenty to tempt you – whether it’s a festive gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself. Purple Apricot opened in Holmfirth just over a year ago and has enjoyed a successful first 12 months with lots of repeat business. Normally the shop is open six days a week but in the run-up to Christmas, will be open seven days each week. If you can’t decide what to choose for a gift, Purple Apricot also offers gift vouchers, available for any amount. Purple Apricot will soon be taking delivery of two new clothing ranges – Lazy Jacks and Mistral – which will be arriving in time for
the Spring. FLEUR AND GREY An abundance of beautiful gift ideas for Christmas is now available at Fleur and Grey, home and gift shop in Skelmanthorpe. With a late night opening planned for Thursday December 1 until 9pm, the shop on Commercial Road also offers gift vouchers for any amount, from £5. Nieve Jones opened the gift shop just over 12 months ago and has been adding to her extensive range of home and gift ideas ever since. Ideal for Christmas gifts are Stoneglow candles, diffusers jewellery, mirrors, cushions, candle holders, clocks, glasses, jugs, mugs, pictures and so much more. There is also a range from the Somerset Toiletry Company including soap, hand cream and shower gel. Also on sale are Christmas decorations, Christmas stockings and a range of festive greeting cards. The shop is open five days a week (closed Sundays and Mondays) and is ideal for a visit any time of year, but particularly now in the weeks before Christmas.
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Maria to host gigs at Carlile Institute LOCAL bluegrass fan and grassroots music promoter Maria Wallace (True North Music) has started to host events at the Carlile Institute in Meltham. The Carlile Institute is the home of Meltham Community Hub, a charity which is working to bring community life back to this fine 19th Century building. The Carlile has recently benefited from refurbishment work thanks to major grant funding. Coming up on Saturday December 10 is a concert by USA/UK trio Brother Mule. Playing a blend of bluegrass, Americana, Celtic folk and western swing, Brother Mule was formed over 10 years ago by American musicians Brian Wicklund and Ben Winship. Mandolin player Ben from Idaho is a well respected songwriter, singer and multiinstrumentalist and over the past 25 years, life on the road has taken him everywhere from Hawaii to Shetland. Brian Wicklund from Minnesota took up the violin aged seven, and has spent many decades recording and touring nationally and internationally. He’s also the author of the bestselling American Fiddle Method tuition series. Ben Somers (double bass/vocals/sax) is involved in many genres of music as a performer, writer and arranger, and his day job as a session musician sees him playing sax for big names like Dr John and Seal.
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Start to plan your festive regime WITH the Christmas and New Year party season on the horizon, now is the time to start planning your festive health and beauty regime. You’ll obviously want to look your very best, ready to sparkle at all the festive parties and get-togethers. Your local health and beauty salon has everything you need to take care of your hair, nails, make-up, skin care etc, and, just as important, your overall wellbeing. Equally important is looking after your health - so if you want a flu jab, now is the time to get one and stave off a festive bout of flu. Also take care to keep yourself fit and active, ready to cope with everything that the festive season demands.
THE BRIDGE BEAUTY ROOMS If you’re planning your festive beauty regime, then look no further than The Bridge Beauty Rooms at Thongsbridge. Jenna Jesson opened the popular beauty rooms about 18 months ago and has never looked back. She has built up a loyal clientele and is sure to be extra busy in the days and weeks in the run-up to Christmas and New Year. All your beauty needs can be taken care of – with a range of treatments including
facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures and massage. The salon now also offers a makeup service as well. At the moment the salon has a great offer of 10 per cent off a Crystal Clear Microdermabrasion treatment which runs right up to December 31. The salon will be open up to and including Friday December 23 and then open again between Christmas and New Year. Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday January 3 and remember the beauty salon is open late nights until 8pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas, the salon offers a range of Dermalogica limited edition gift packs and also has gift vouchers available for any amount or a specific treatment.
DAISEY’S NAILS AND BEAUTY A whole range of beauty treatments is now available at Daisey’s Nails and Beauty in Holmfirth including the new and increasingly popular chrome effect nails. Great for Christmas and New Year parties, chrome nails are perfect for a night out or party. Emma Faulkner, who runs the salon, is a nail specialist and offers gel polish, gel nails and acrylic nails as well as basic manicures and pedicures. She said: “Metallic chrome colours are really popular at the moment for nails and perfect for the festive season.” As well as nails, Emma offers a range of beauty treatment including tanning, waxing, party lashes and is
hoping to introduce a make-up service shortly. If you’re looking for festive gift ideas, there is a range of gift packs now available at the salon including a selection from Body Shop at Home. Gift vouchers are also available for any amount or for a specific treatment.
BODY AND SOLE HOLISTIC CENTRE To restore you from top to toe and prepare you for the busy festive season, enjoy a treatment at the Body and Sole Holistic Centre in the heart of Holmfirth. Choose from a range of relaxing Swedish massage, Indian head massage, Reiki treatments and more from therapist Philippa Harrington to ease away the stresses and strains of everyday life. Philippa is also about to introduce a new Lava Shell Massage, a warming and relaxing treatment ideal for cool winter days. Then let Tina Murphy make sure you look at your beautiful best for Christmas with beauty treatments including manicures, pedicures, waxing, eyebrow shaping and tinting, or a relaxing facial. New at the centre are Flirties Lashes, individual Russian volume eyelashes to create an eyecatching look. Finally make an appointment for your hair cut or colour with Sheila, Leanne or Laura who all offer a professional hair service using Joico products and Wella treatments and renewing masks. To celebrate the start of Christmas, the centre is also holding a festive shopping evening on Wednesday November 30 from 6pm to
8pm when there will be a range of beautiful gift ideas to choose from. The centre also offers gift vouchers for any amount or for a specific treatment.
NEW MILL PHARMACY
Free flu jabs are now available at New Mill Pharmacy, situated right in the heart of the village. All you have to do is ring first on 01484 681534 and make an appointment at a time to suit. Now that colder days are here and the flu season is well underway, this is the ideal time to book your flu jab, particularly if you fall into the vulnerable category and are more at risk of catching the virus. People who fall into this category are the over 65s, pregnant ladies, those who have certain medical conditions, the elderly, the disabled or if you are a frontline health worker. Just ring for more details or to get the best advice on how to combat flu this winter. Remember the flu virus can lead to more serious illnesses such as bronchitis or pneumonia. As part of its caring for the community ethos, New Mill Pharmacy also offers help with getting repeat prescriptions. It will monitor your requirements with the new electronic prescription service and then order them and deliver free to your home or workplace. This is a great free service for people who are housebound, busy working or who simply appreciate the help of their local pharmacy in monitoring their repeat medication.
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What’s On Guide
Part of your community
with Michael Wallbank
Saturday November 12, Scholes Methodist Church: Christmas Fair, with cakes, crafts, cards, books, sweets and Christmas themed stalls, coffee and home made biscuits, light lunches, entertainment from the church’s singers and Scholes J and I School Supersounds, 10am - 2pm. Admission 50p More information 01484 685864/ 684998 or look for the church on Facebook Saturday November 12, Holmfirth Choral Society: Feel the Spirit (John Rutter) and Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast (Coleridge Taylor), at Holmfirth Civic Hall, 7.15pm, featuring Anna Prosser (mezzo soprano) and Edd Ingham (tenor). Tickets information Pat Steventon 01484 687643. Sunday November 13, Honley Civic Society & Trinity Church: Sunday stroll to Honley Woods, meet at the church for 2.15pm start, with leader Bert, latest in the monthly series. Sunday November 13 – Friday 18, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Sun 13, Ian Hunter, iconic ex-Mott The Hoople frontman now with The Rant Band; Weds 16, The Dead Daisies and The Answer – rock double bill; Thurs 17, Turin Brakes – latest album Lost Property; Fri 18, Wishbone Ash, legendary pioneers of twin-guitar rock with support Doris Brendel. Tickets on sale at the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Monday November 14 – Thursday 17, Huddersfield Town Hall: Festival of Film 2016, presented by Huddersfield Film Makers Club. Show times MonTues 7.15pm, Weds-Thurs 2pm and 7.15pm. Tickets £4.50 from the Tourist Office in Huddersfield Library and other Kirklees box offices. Wednesday November 16 – Saturday 19, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: French Without Tears, Terence Rattigan’s sparkling 1936 comedy, main stage 7.30pm nightly + 2.30pm Sat. Also Sygenta Cellar events: Fri 18, 8pm, Beth Vyse – As Funny As Cancer, former RSC actor turned comedian on her personal battle with breast cancer; Sat 19, 11am and 2pm, Jack Frost – show for ages three to seven; Sat 19, 8pm, Kimber’s Men, sea songs and sea shanties. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt. org Saturday November 19, Hepworth Village Hall: Christmas Market, lots of stalls selling Christmas goodies, prizes to be won, pop-up café serving hot food to eat in or take away, 9.30am – 2pm, No admission charge. Contact 01484 688131 / 07751 751 749, sheena@ sheenablunden.co.uk Saturday November 19,
National Trust, Marsden: Standedge Trail, challenging 10-mile walk following historic routes between Marsden and Diggle, 10am-4pm (meet at Marsden Station). To find out more contact 01484 847016, marsdenmoor@ nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday November 19, Holmbridge Rural Christmas Fair: quality stall holders selling handmade crafts, gifts, cards, decorations and produce at Holmbridge Parish Hall, also Santa’s grotto and face painting, 10am-4pm. Free admission and free parking. Contact Carole Heaton 07803 464 951, holmbridgeruralfairs@ gmail.com Saturday November 19 and Thursday 24, Holmfirth Library: Christmas Lantern Making Workshops, get ready to light up the Christmas parade on the last Saturday in November. Workshops on Sat 19, 10am-12.30pm and Thurs 24, 4-5.30pm. All welcome, £2 per person to cover materials. Saturday November 19, Honley Christmas Lights Switch On: on-stage entertainment, music and fairground rides in Honley Park, 3pm-7pm. The traditional parade with Santa and his sleigh will gather outside St Mary’s Church at 5.45pm, setting off at 6pm, along Church Street and Westgate into the park. The lights will be lit as the parade takes place, with those inside the park switched on by Santa. A spectacular firework display will take place at 7pm. More information sandie.nicholson@ btinternet.com Saturday November 19 – Sunday 27, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Sat 19, Brass Factor 2016, talent contest showcasing six brass bands from across Yorkshire (doors 6.30pm, starts 7pm); Sun 20, Soft Machine, featuring longtime band members John Etheridge, Roy Babbington, John Marshall plus Theo Travis; Thurs 24, Red Hot Chilli Pipers – bagpipe band with attitude; Fri 25, Reef, plus support Steranko; Sat 26 (sold out) and Sun 27, The South: Dave Hemingway, Alison Wheeler and co, keeping alive the legacy of The Beautiful South. Tickets on sale at the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Saturday November 19 – Saturday 26, Penistone Paramount: Sat 19, 7.30pm, Talon presents The Best of The Eagles; Fri 25 - Sat 26,Madagascar - A Musical Adventure, 7pm both nights + 2pm Sat. Box office 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk Sunday November 20 and December 4, Holmfirth Farmers’ Market: quality local produce, fresh fruit and veg, meats, cheeses,
An Audience with Lesley Garrett, Lawrence Batley Theatre, November 21. refreshments, at Christ cakes, jams and much Church, Sude Hill more, in the Market Hall, (HD9 7 BL), 10am-3pm, 9am-2pm. Information line free admission. More 01484 223730. information Jane Rodgers Monday November 01484 684745 or Janet 21 – Sunday 27, Abbott 682539, j.abbott3@ Lawrence Batley Theatre, sky.com Huddersfield: Mon 21, Saturday November 26, 7.30pm, An Evening with Holmfirth Christmas Lesley Garrett, including Celebration: come and behind-the-scenes stories see the new festive lights and reminiscences, giving and start your Christmas a unique insight into her shopping by visiting life on the stage; Tues 22, the town’s renowned 7.30pm, Film: Chevalier (2015, cert 18); Fri 25, 8pm, independent retailers. Santa’s grotto and lantern Jason Byrne Is Propped making in the Upper Up, comedian seen on Market Hall (2-4pm) several BBC shows; Sat 26, followed by a colourful 6pm and Sun 27, 3pm, The lantern parade (4.30pm). Legend Variety Show with Also: an Advent fair in the Karen Binns Stage School. Parish Church with live Box office 01484 430528, music and refreshments. thelbt.org Saturday November 26, Tuesday November 22 HepworthLIVE:Melrose – Saturday 26, Meltham Quartet – multiple BBC G&S Society present The Radio 2 Folk Award Sorcerer: on stage at St winners Nancy Kerr Bartholomew’s Church and James Fagan join Hall, produced by Graham forces with Sheffield Weston, musical director duo Richard and Jess John Schofield, 7.30pm Arrowsmith (Crucible, nightly + 2.15pm Saturday matinee. Tickets £10 adults, Hekety, Pecsaetan), plus support Bella Gaffney, £5 children under 14, concert in the Village Hall, £7.50 concessions (Tues, 8-11pm. Tickets online at Wed and Sat matinee hepworthlive.com only) available from The Monday November 28 Flower Box, Market Place, – Friday December 2, Meltham (01484 850771). Lawrence Batley Theatre, Other contacts: phone Huddersfield: Mon 28, 850311 (850338 evenings) 7.30pm, National Theatre or email gandstickets@ Live on the Big Screen: outlook.com The Threepenny Opera; Saturday November 26, Tues 29, 7.30pm, Jump And New Mill Christmas Shout, youngsters aged Market: Craft stalls, three and over breaking live music from local out their fancy footwork in schools and organisations,
a variety of dance routines; Fri 2, 8pm, The Lock In – Christmas Carol, part gig, part dance show and part panto with BBC award winning folk powerhouse The Demon Barbers and Breaking Tradition Dance Company. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Wednesday November 30 – Saturday December 3, Penistone Paramount: Weds 30, 7.30pm, Vienna Festival Ballet presents Snow White; Sat 3, 7.30pm, St Agnes Fountain, ‘rhythmed-up’ carols and Christmas music, interspersed with laughter and spoken word. Box office 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk Friday December 2 – Saturday 10, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri 2, Showaddywaddy – retroinspired rock & rollers with a long run of hits; Sat 3, The Solicitors: Holmfirth Farewell Show for the kings of northern soul; Sun 4, The Wedding Present – nearly 20 hits from 1989-2005; Fri 9, From The Jam, featuring original bassist Bruce Foxton; Sat 10, Fleetwood Bac, top tribute band endorsed by Mick Fleetwood. Tickets on sale at the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Saturday December 3, National Trust, Marsden: Christmas Tree Sale – choose a fabulous Nordsmann Christmas tree, buy some gifts and tuck into mince pies and mulled wine, at the NT estate office, near Marsden Station (HD7 6DH), 9.30am-4.30pm. All proceed will go to help the trust’s moorland conservation work. Contact 01484 847016, marsdenmoor@ nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday December 3, Honley Christmas Street Market: popular event at St Mary’s Parish Church, with Honley Samba Band drumming up support as part of a festive double celebration in the village. The annual Christmas Tree Festival is taking place on the same day at Trinity Church, including music from the Yorkshire Traction Honley Band. Saturday December 3, Meltham Christmas Lights Switch On and Charity Fire Walk: the search is on for 1,000 people to attempt a Guinness World Record by walking over a pit of coals (two metres long). The aim is to raise £50,000 to be shared between Huddersfield Town Foundation, Kirkwood Hospice and Huddersfield Live! The event runs from 2pm-5pm. To sign up, go to www.firewalkmeltham. co.uk Monday December 5, Friends of Honley Library: Christmas Poetry Readaround with guest singers ‘8 in a Bar’ from Honley Male Voice Choir, 7pm-9pm. Ticket only event
£2.50 including festive refreshments. To find out more, phone 01484 414868. Tuesday December 6 – Saturday 10, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Pygmalion, George Bernard Shaw’s famous play presented by Huddersfield Thespians, 7.15pm nightly + 2pm Sat. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Wednesday December 7 – Saturday 10, Hepworth Village Hall: The Pied Piper, traditional Christmas pantomime re-telling the age-old tale of a German town plagued with rats. Website hepworthvillagehall.org.uk Thursday December 8, Honley Ladies Choir: evening of festive music at St. Paul’s Church, Armitage Bridge, with special guests The Amazing Greys, a barber shop quartet who bring their own unique style to the Christmas celebrations. Come and hear something a little bit different, 7.30pm. Tickets £8 including refreshments, available by phone 01484 307189 or on the door. Friday December 9, Scholes Methodist Church: Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree, coffee and entertainment from 5.15pm, lighting of the tree and community carols at 6.30pm, accompanied by Skelmanthorpe Prospect Brass. Saturday December 10 – Sunday 11, Holy Trinity Church, Hepworth: Light of The World, Christmas exhibition of static displays, with light lunches and seasonal refreshments, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Admission £1 adults, free for children. Saturday December 10, Penistone Paramount: 2.30pm, A Compton Christmas Cracker – join Kevin Grunill, Jonathan Eyre and Penistone Ladies Choir for festive music played on the Mighty Compton cinema organ; 7.15pm, Grand Christmas Concert, arranged by Denby Dale & District Rotary Club with Skelmanthorpe Band, New Mill Male Voice Choir and soprano Ann Wilkes, proceeds to local and international charities. Box office 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk (Organ concert only:07944 566 972) Saturday December 10, Holmfirth Choral Society: Christmas concert at Holmfirth Civic Hall, 7.15pm. The programme includes Magnificat (Bach) and Nelson Mass (Haydn) plus a selection of Christmas pieces, featuring Sarah Holland (soprano), Lucy Appleyard (contralto), Edd Ingham (tenor) and John Ramsdin (bass). Tickets information Pat Steventon 01484 687643.
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Book your table now if you are eating out IF you’re planning to eat out this Christmas or New Year, then remember that the weeks are passing and tables are already filling up. Restaurants and pubs across the Holme Valley are already taking lots of festive bookings so don’t leave it too late. Larger groups and family parties in particular need to reserve their place in good time to ensure they get the required date and number of seats. Most restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes already have their Christmas menus available now - so take a look and decide where you want to book for either a festive lunch with friends, a family get-together, a works `do’ or a romantic meal for two. If you want to eat out on Christmas Day itself or the main holiday dates of Boxing Day or New Year’s Day, then you need to book as soon as possible.
Likewise if you need to order meat or poultry for Christmas, get your order in early. SHIMLA RESTAURANT If you fancy eating out this Christmas, why not book your table at Holmfirth’s newly opened Indian restaurant, Shimla? There’s still time to book your table for the main festive days of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. Ring now to reserve your space for Christmas Day lunch which will be served from 1pm to 5pm and costs just £23.95 per person for a five-course menu including a glass of fizz. Children under 12 can enjoy their lunch for just £13.95. There’s sure to be a great festive atmosphere so book your table now. Shimla’s will also be open on Boxing Day evening from 5pm to 10pm with a
special four-course menu at £19.95 per person with a glass of fizz (children under 12 £12.95) and New Year’s Eve when there promises to be a real party atmosphere with a five-course meal for £29.95 per person including a glass of fizz (children under 12 £15.95 including a soft drink). Restaurant owner Akhtar has years of experience in the trade so promises you a great meal every time you visit. Shimla opened in May this year and has built up a loyal clientele who regularly visit. A takeaway service is also available and the fully licensed bar has a large selection of wines, beers and Continental lagers with Kingfisher Lager on draught. There is also a banqueting room available to hire for parties and large gatherings. THE CARDING SHED Looking for a festive lunch
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with friends, family, work parties or just with your partner? Look no further – The Carding Shed is offering a fantastic Christmas Lunch Menu with bookings now being taken. With it’s unique mill surroundings, The Carding Shed offers a real sense of occasion with its vintage and retro inspired atmosphere. Dine under a blanket of bikes hanging overhead while songs of the 1950s play over the tannoy and
wonderful waiting staff cater to your every need. With two courses for £12.95, three courses for £14.95 or a roast turkey dinner for £9.95, you won’t be disappointed! Choose which option you’d like from each course. With starters like Spiced Butternut Squash Soup and Ham Hock Terrine, to mains including Baked Salmon Fillet and Roasted Turkey Crown and desserts Sticky Toffee and Christmas Puddings, the Christmas
Menu has something for everyone. Bookings are now being taken at The Oil Can Cafe between November 28 and December 23, but be quick! Please visit www. thecardingshed.co.uk for more information and a booking form. HINCHLIFFE’S FARM SHOP & RESTAURANT It’s going to be a delicious Christmas at Hinchliffe’s Farm Shop & Restaurant with all kinds of festive
flavours on the menu. Whether you’re planning on booking a table in the restaurant or buying festive meats and produce in the farm shop, you can be assured that the awardwinning food on offer will be top quality in line with Hinchliffe’s `pasture to plate’ ethos. The restaurant is taking bookings now for tables for Christmas Day lunch, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Festive fayre will also be served in the run-up to Christmas if you fancy booking a table for lunch with friends or for a special festive family gathering. Private parties can also be catered for in the restaurant in the evening. As well as all the festive favourites like turkey and Christmas pudding, there are plenty of other choices available for those who like to ring the changes and try something less-festive. It’s a combination of great food in rural surroundings and a warm welcome that has made Hinchliffe’s Restaurant such a popular choice at this time of year. While you’re at Hinchliffe’s, remember to take a look at the farm shop and also place your order for your festive meats, stand
pies, fresh farm eggs and side orders of vegetables. At this time the farm shop is full of festive flavours to take away and enjoy at home. Hinchliffe’s turkeys and home reared beef are legendary in this part of the world and over the last four years alone, the farm shop has picked up a whole host of awards. Once ordered, your meat and produce will be ready for collection in the final few days up to Christmas. Pick up some cooked meats, artisan cheese and savoury treats from the delicatessen and don’t forget your fresh fruit and vegetables, sauces, pickles, jams, home produced ready meals and fresh bread. Look out too for foodie gift ideas including local beers, a range of wines and fabulous hampers which are always a welcome gift. Take a look at Hinchliffe’s this Christmas – and enjoy some delicious festive flavours. FLOUCH BALTI HOUSE With Christmas fast approaching, now is the time to book your table and make sure your plans are in place for that special evening out. Apart from Christmas
Day itself, the Flouch Balti House at Hazlehead above Holmfirth is open throughout the festive season and is now taking bookings for the traditional party nights of Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 5.30pm to midnight so there is still time to book for a festive meal out with friends, family or work colleagues. Once December arrives, there is sure to be a great party atmosphere whatever evening you choose to dine out. Remember that the Flouch Balti House also offers a takeaway menu as well and a special Sunday buffet when there is a great variety of different flavours to try. The lease on the Flouch Balti House has just been extended for a further 12 months which is great for both loyal and new customers. Make your booking now to make sure you have your table secure for that special festive outing, both for Christmas and the New Year. TOSS O’COIN If you’re thinking of booking a table for Christmas Day lunch or for a festive meal in the weeks before the big day,
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then where better than a traditional country pub like the Toss O’Coin, situated on the road between New Mill and Sovereign Crossroads. This long established local favourite will be serving Christmas fayre starting on December 1 and running right through until December 23. Everything is served using only fresh produce from local suppliers. If you want to book for Christmas Day lunch or for Boxing Day, there are still tables available but please ring for details and more information on 01484 683567. The Toss O’Coin is always a popular choice for larger groups wanting to celebrate the festive season as it has plenty of space and also extensive food choices to cater for everyone. With gluten free and vegetarian dishes, the pub caters for all dietary requirements. A large car park, extensive wine list and ever-changing guest beers mean it is the perfect place to enjoy your festive celebrations this year. Grappolo Hamid, Gill and the team at Grappolo extend a very warm welcome to
you, your family and friends this Christmas and New Year. Combining authentic Italian food, a great atmosphere and live entertainment, you’re guaranteed a great evening. Our Christmas menu at £24.95 pp is available from December 1 to 24, with our New Year’s Eve menu, available after 8pm, at £44.50 pp for three courses. In addition, our A La Carte and Early Bird offers are still available throughout December and our regular menu is available between 5pm and 6.30pm on New Year’s Eve. A selection of wines and champagnes are also available to complement your meal and can be prebooked if you wish. It’s already getting busy with some evenings fully
booked, so please call us on 01484 513783 for copies of our menu and to check availability. Alternatively visit www. grappolorestaurant.co.uk Remember – if you need a break from the kitchen over the festive period, but don’t fancy going out, our “Call and Collect” takeaway service is always available, and with 15 per cent off, you can enjoy the Grappolo menu at home! We will be open normal hours throughout the festive period, but closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Please see our website for details. Tap House With a focus on local ingredients and produce The Tap House brings a unique drinking and dining experience to Holmfirth.
Featuring Yorkshire tapas, skilfully prepared to be enjoyed with our award-winning ales, brewed on site at The Nook Brewhouse, along with guest beers, fine wines and signature cocktails. The Tap House’s food offerings also include larger dishes inspired by fine Yorkshire produce and the hearty traditional fayre that the county is famous for, like their famous burgers and generously filled homemade Yorkshire puddings. This year’s festive menu takes its inspiration from by the best ingredients the season has to offer, from Yorkshire and beyond, and presents a sophisticated alternative to traditional Christmas dinners. Available throughout December: Two courses £17.95. Three courses £20.95. Bookings and pre-orders are essential (groups of four minimum) Book now to take advantage of these special offers: n Bookings of six or more dining from 6pm MonThurs will receive a free glass of fizz as an aperitif. n 10 per cent off menu price for bookings SunThurs 12pm – 5pm.
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New name for Holmfirth restaurant
ONE of Holmfirth’s most popular restaurants has relaunched with a new name, Nonno Pino. The restaurant at Stable Court was formerly known as Gemelli’s but has been taken over with new owners, a new menu and a new wine bar on the ground floor. However nothing else has changed – and the menu is still as extensive as before and will be skilfully prepared and served by the same chefs. The new owners are father and son Mario and Matt Gratino who are both looking forward to welcoming new and regular customers in the coming weeks, leading up to the festive season. Matt said: “My family runs Della Rocca, an Italian food and wines importers in the local area so we have dealt with this restaurant in Holmfirth for a long time. An opportunity arose and we have now taken over the restaurant and are enjoying a relaunch, along with a new website. “Our existing business specialises in Italian wines so we are able to offer a wide range of white, red and rose wines along with prosecco and champagne
in the downstairs wine bar. Please feel welcome to call in just for a drink or book a table in the restaurant upstairs.’’ With Christmas on the way, bookings are now being taken for the days and weeks in the run-up to the festive season. The restaurant seats between 45 and 50 people and can accommodate larger groups of diners for Christmas work gatherings, family get-togethers etc. The new extensive menu offers a choice of hot and cold starters, pizzas, pastas and chef’s specials. The menu has both traditional Italian favourites like lasagne and spaghetti as well as delicious steaks, chicken,
veal, seafood and pork dishes. The restaurant opening times are: closed Mondays but open Tuesday to Saturday 5pm to 10pm and Sunday 1pm to 9.30pm. There is also an Early Bird menu which is sure to be popular with diners who want to eat a little earlier in the evening. Nonno Pino will be open as normal as normal on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Why not book a meal at one of Holmfirth’s most popular restaurants or simply call in for a Christmas drink? Either way the new owners will be delighted to welcome you.
...Hightown Lane, Holmfirth
A COUPLE who have lived in a Holmfirth Victorian terrace for nearly 30 years say they have always had the best of both worlds. Although their property is literally one minute from the centre of Holmfirth, it is also tucked away in a little-known area of the town which is very quiet and peaceful. Steve and Linda Morris are now planning to leave the four-bedroom house at Hightown Lane for a new life further North in the seaside town of Whitley Bay
where they will be near their grandchildren. They have already been seeking out properties in the coastal town and acknowledge it will be a complete change of environment. Steve said: “It’s been great living so near the centre of Holmfirth with all the amenities to hand. “There is woodland at the back of our house and it is very quiet and we also have views over Holmfirth from the upstairs of the house. “Situations change
however and we now need to be nearer to our family and grandchildren.’’ Their Victorian terrace is laid out over three levels with four double bedrooms, two on the first floor and a further two on the top floor in the loft/dormer space. A two-storey extension added before Steve and Linda moved in created quite a lot of extra living space. The house has many original Victorian features including high skirting boards, plasterwork and ceiling coving.
The couple fitted a Victorian fireplace after moving in to maintain the original character in the lounge. Downstairs the house has an entrance hall with parquet tiled floor, a large dining kitchen with a pantry and a good sized lounge. There is also access to a dry cellar. On the first floor the house has a large landing area which could be used as a second sitting room or office, two bedrooms, the house bathroom, separate
toilet and an en-suite. The second floor has a landing area and the remaining two bedrooms. Outside the house has a smalled walled garden to the front along with a car port and enough room at the side of the house to park three vehicles. At the rear there is a lawned garden, a greenhouse, shed and a pleasant sitting out area. Steve said: “We were very lucky with this house to have off-road parking which is always a bonus in Holmfirth
because of the nature of the narrow lanes and cottages in this area.’’ This is a substantial and spacious house which would make a great family home for anyone who wants to be near to the centre of town, local schools, Victoria Park, shops and restaurants. The property is being marketed by Wm Sykes Estate Agents. Tel: 01484 683543. Price: offers in region of £229,950.
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