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October 2016

Residents urged to oppose houses plan

By Olivia Taylor UP to 193 houses could be built on land in Scholes if locals don’t come forward shortly to express their objection.

An application has been put forward to build an initial four out of 32 houses, and if left unchallenged this could open the door to a further 193 houses.

If the plans are granted houses could be built from the corner of Scholes Moor Road / Sandygate up to the top end of Ryecroft Lane / Cross Lane.

Holme Valley residents have come together to create a future group to fight against the large scale developments.

A spokesperson from the group said: “We urge you to make your opposition to this application known to

Kirklees.

“The new Kirklees Local Plan is just about to be published for comment.

“If this application is approved before the new Local Plan is put out for comment, we will be denied our right to comment further on this land.”

Locals against the plans flocked to a public meeting at Scholes Methodist Church Hall recently, with some attendees making financial pledges to protect the village and engage a specialist planning lawyer if necessary.

The group has also got the backing from local MP Jason McCartney, who says villagers should not be accepting these speculative applications.

He added: “Villagers are rightly worried that the application for these four houses is a Trojan horse

to allow a much larger development.

“Hopefully we will not have long to wait until land designations are finalised in the Local Plan, with green spaces protected and suitable land for building allocated.

“By putting forward an application at this time the developer seems to be trying to circumvent this process.”

The chance to make your views known ends on October 12.

Comments can be made by email to planningcontactcentre@ kirklees.gov.uk or by post to: Kirklees Planning Dept, PO Box B93, Civic Centre 3, Huddersfield HD1 2JR. Q If you have an opinion on a local issue we’d love to hear from you, get in touch: news@holmevalleyreview. co.uk

The annual Upperthong Scarecrow Festival brought in the crowds at the start of the month. The event, that took place at St John’s Church and Upperthong Village Hall, attracted 43 entries. As well as the scarecrows, visitors were entertained by Nabb Choir while they tucked into tea and cake.

Full story on page 7

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The first Honley Feast for many years attracted more than 3,000 people, with all money raised going to the CCTV project.

Photos by Sandie Nicholson

Honley Feast rolls back into town

By Danny RIchardson AN OLD Holme Valley tradition made a triumphant return last month, as the Honley Feast rolled back into town.

The feast dates back to the 1800s, where it was a traditional week-long holiday, and a major event was staged in the village, which included a funfair and circus, attracting thousands of people from

across the country.

It was traditionally held on the first Sunday after September 19 – a date said to be linked to the Festival of the Virgin Mary in the Roman calendar.

Typical food and drink on offer included roast beef, pickled red cabbage, currant puddings and home-brewed beer.

It had, however, fallen by the wayside for years, until it was revived this

year by Honley Business Association (HBA).

And the revival was a resounding success, as more than 3,000 people attended it.

This year the feast was staged at Honley Cricket Club.

Highlights included a vintage vehicle parade through the village and a Big Sing led by Hope Bank Community Choir, Honley Male Voice Choir and the

Yorkshire Traction Honley Band, including an Abba medley.

A five-a-side football competition, which would have given Huddersfield Town a run for their money, was won by Stylish Thoughts.

A go-kart competition was won by 11-year-old Louie Horn from Honley, while the best looking go-kart judged

by MP Jason McCartney was won by father-daughter

duo Graham and Nell Hirst.

Money from the event will pay for phase two of a new CCTV system in Honley, also organised by the Honley Business Association.

The first phase, which covers all of Westgate, was completed last month.

Honley Business Association chairman, Adele Oxley, said: “It was far better than we had expected. The turn out

was fantastic and all the proceeds will go towards the next phase of the CCTV project.

“Over 3,000 people came, but the day wouldn’t have been possible without everyone that volunteered to help us.”

The village’s next two major events are the Christmas lights switchon on November 19 and a Christmas market on December 3.

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Members of Holmfirth Air Cadets (left) and the stall they recently had at an event to recruit new members.

Local Air Cadet squadron wants more youngsters to join them

By Olivia Taylor A LOCAL youth group is calling on youngsters to come forward and take advantage of the services they offer.

Holmfirth Air Cadets not only provide a great starting point for young RAF hopefuls, but they also give cadets the chance to gain valuable qualifications.

Volunteer David Lawford said: A lot of people that come to us do go on to be in the RAF it’s a great experience.

“We do training courses with the RAF so it’s good for them to come to us before they join

the services, it gives them the preparation.”

Cadets are given the opportunity to travel, train and get in the air, a central part to the cadet experience.

One of the main aims of the organisation is to promote and encourage among young men and women a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force David added: “The organisation has a lot to offer young people from experiences to qualifications, but there’s no requirements to join the RAF after.”

The Holmfirth Squadron has around 30 cadets, and a collection of local volunteers with a range of different skills.

David said: “We’re always looking for more volunteers as well, anyone that can help out with activities.

“They can come and join us whenever they have free time, we don’t tie them down to any particular days. There aren’t any requirements, just people that are keen.”

Not only do cadets gain valuable experience in aviation, action and adventure but they also gain qualifications and make

Different picture, same frame THE Spiced Pear is a family run business that uses the best local produce from regional producers.

It offers a unique environment with a tea room, dining room and cocktail bar complete with grand piano, open seven days per week from 11am to 5pm and Friday and Saturday evenings for drinks and dining.

You can relax in front of the lovely open fire in our unique 1940s tearoom, with its retro bric-a-brac and recipe wallpaper, where we use vintage china crockery and quirky fabric napkins, or take tea on our balcony terrace, where the stunning views are free!

Our unique tearoom also 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.

We have live acoustic singers with us weekly, bringing you the Friday Feeling and we have our Fizz

Friday Offers on cocktails and Prosecco along with a simple supper menu.

The Saturday Seasonal Evening Three Course Choice Menu started at the beginning of October and will extend to Friday and Saturday evenings during December.

The Spiced Pear is the Pear-fect venue for group bookings, large or small with our bespoke personal service to celebrate any occasion – Christmas, Birthdays, Baby Showers, Anniversaries or Weddings.

Use the October Promotional Code AUTUM SPICE on booking to receive £5 per person discount on Saturday Three Course Choice Menu.

like-minded friends.

David added “We offer the Duke of Edinburgh award, BTEC in aviation studies and BTEC in public services, some of these courses are expensive or there actual college courses, we offer them for free or for a small fee at the most.”

The Squadron meet on Mondays and Fridays at 7pm-9pm at The Cadet Centre, Huddersfield Road, Thongsbridge, For further information email David Lawford on adj.1466@ aircadets.org or telephone 01484 687854.

Work at Carlile Institute more or less finished

IT’S BEEN a long road, but the Trustees of the Carlile Institute can finally celebrate as renovations to the building are more or less complete.

Kirklees Council handed the onceabandoned building to a team of locals in 2014 after a yearlong battle to save it. But the poor state of the building meant that only half of it has been brought into use before the renovation – as office space, meeting space and post office.

However, a £238,001 grant from Power to Change has allowed the building to be completely refurbished, transforming it into a community hub.

It now offers space for everything from meetings and parties to dance lessons and clubs. Disabled access has also been provided for the first time in the building’s 125 year history.

Other work includes a new mezzanine floor as well as a refurbished community meeting space and local history room.

The building recently celebrated its 125th anniversary, with a series of events culminating earlier this month.

Look out for the full story in next month’s issue.

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More than 80 stalls selling a variety of goods were dotted around Holmfirth for the two-day event.

Photos by Rebecca Senior

Thousands attend annual food and drink festival

By Danny Richardson

THOUSANDS of foodies visited Holmfirth to celebrate its annual food and drink festival last month.

And with nearly 80 stalls dotted across the town centre, visitors were spoilt for choice when looking for tasty treats and delicious drinks.

Organisers predicted that this year’s 11th festival would be the biggest and best yet – and they weren’t wrong thanks to the huge array of food and drink stalls offering various delights.

The two day extravaganza, held on September 24 and 25, welcomed stalls offering Russian pies, wood burned pizzas, Malaysian street food and American doughnuts, as well as traditional

cakes and breads from The Old Bridge bakery in Holmfirth itself.

There was a traditional hog roast for pork lovers, a Mexican stall offering burritos and nachos, while drink lovers could enjoy the weather with a cold drink from Pure North Cider Press.

Daring desserts included stunningly decorated cupcakes, chocolaty churros and piled high cakes that would put stars of The Great British Bake Off to shame.

In addition to the food and drink there was a popular birds of prey demonstration which took place in Holmeside Gardens with face painting and games for the children.

Other attractions included the Barnsleybased Frumptarn

Guggenband who performed a series of popular tunes and a folk band, while Mick Chapman from Circus Fudge, of Sowerby Bridge, entertained crowds with his Flatulator, which was powered by sprouts.

Couple Ian and Marjorie Phillips, who are originally from Holmfirth but now live in Aberdeen, make a special trip back to their hometown every year for the festival.

They said: “We love coming back for it. There’s always something new every year and it gives us a chance to see family and old friends.

“There’s nothing like it where we live now so it’s definitely worth coming back for it.

“Plus, the weather always seems to hold out for it, unlike what we get up in Scotland!”

The team you can depend on MANY local Holme Valley businesses have already felt the benefit of sound financial advice from the friendly and approachable team at Stead Robinson Chartered Accountants.

Based in Honley village since 2012, practice manager Philip Lofthouse and his team understand the day to day running of businesses large and small, and are on hand to help at all stages of business development.

Founded in 1984 by Andrew Stead and Philip Robinson in Kirkburton, the accountancy practice has gone from strength to strength and gradually built up a portfolio of clients, both in the local area and across Yorkshire.

Philip said: “We offer all

aspects of business financial advice and help sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, whether just starting up in business or established for years.

“We offer a flexible approach with a no-obligation initial meeting and tailor accountancy solutions to individual needs.’’

Stead Robinson works for a very varied client base.

It offers help with book keeping, accounts preparation, payroll, VAT returns, tax returns, capital gains tax, forward planning and business growth and much more.

“We try to make accountancy as affordable as possible with the option to split the costs and pay monthly via direct debit.

“I hope we offer a true Yorkshire welcome and invite clients to our meeting room where they can enjoy a cup of Yorkshire tea while we discuss their needs.

“Our aim is to cut out the jargon and make sound financial advice as easy as we can,’’ said Philip.

The business continues to gradually grow and has just recently taken on a further trainee accountant.

It has also just invested in a new website and you can catch up with Stead Robinson news via Facebook and Twitter.

Trust Stead Robinson with your finances – a local business working to help other local businesses.

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Fun run raises more than £200 for animal charity

By Olivia Taylor MORE than £200 has been raised for a local animal charity at this year’s Huddersfield Live!

Community Fun Run. Local ladies Sally Quantrill, Antonia Crookes and Frankie Crookes chose to raise money for Meltham Wildlife Centre because of the hard work they do all year round.

Sally said: “Wildlife is part of our heritage, and as such we need to help and assist when they need our help.

“They do an amazing job, which can be 24-7 in the breeding season, and this continues through out the colder months when the young hedgehogs need continuous support, as they are too small to hibernate.”

The girls have already beaten their fundraising target of £200, meaning the rescue centre are now able to purchase much needed products to help nurse their animals back to health.

Volunteer Natalie Heaney said: “We think it’s just fab. I

know the furthest I run is to the ice cream van at the end of the road.

“The money donated to Sally, Frankie and Toni’s fundraising page will help support our hedgehogs over winter, as its nearly that time again.”

If you’d like to donate visit: http://www.meltham wildliferescue.co.uk/ donations.html Natalie added: “A massive thank you from all of us at the rescue – small, big, furry and feathered.”

Ashley visits Leeds care home INTERNATIONALLY renowned artist Ashley Jackson took time out of his busy schedule to visit a Leeds care home.

The Holmfirth painter visited Augustus Court Care Centre as part of an ‘evoking memories’ series of events.

Ashley spoke to residents about all things Yorkshire, providing an insight into his specialist landscape watercolour work.

Betty Goddard, resident, commented: “The artist event was excellent, it brought back memories of his studio in Halifax and renewed my interest in art. Please bring him back.”

Welcoming guests on the day was Kim Morris, Meridian Healthcare’s home administrator.

She added: “It was very interesting to hear about Ashley’s interest in art and how it all began. We also all really enjoyed the memory event and one resident even put on her own fashion show.”

Ashley Jackson at Augustus Court Care Centre.

Check out this photo of last month’s storm. It was captured above Netherthong by local Ian Entwisle. It looks like a tornado – but is in fact a funnel cloud – a rotating column of air not in contact with the ground. The storm that hit the Holme Valley brought hailstones the size of golf balls – causing damage to some properties around the area.

Do you have a photo that you’d like to see in the Holme Valley Review? Send it through to news@holmevalleyreview.co.uk

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Parliamentary Corner with Jason McCartney MP

Enjoying region’s community events in conference season

Holme Valley artist Sally Wilson is celebrating after receiving news that two of her pieces will be displayed nationally. Two pieces from the Scotch Miss’d and Brexit Britain – a rose-tinted view? Have been selected for exhibitions in Mercer’s Hall and NOA ArtRooms. Sally said: “Thank you so much to the NOA team and to everyone who has made the effort to vote for my pieces and support me, I hope you all can tell how excited I am.�

Bogus window cleaner warning POLICE are warning locals to stay vigilant, after receiving reports of bogus window cleaners collecting money.

Locals told police about men targeting houses in Meltham and Netherton claiming they were collecting money on behalf of their ‘sick’ uncle or dad.

People have been handing over up to ÂŁ20 in what they

believe is money they owe.

A spokesperson from Kirklees rural police team said: “Please don’t give anyone you don’t recognise any money at the door, and please tell elderly family and friends about this so they don’t get caught out.�

If you’ve had a visit from a fake window cleaner asking for money, contact the police on 101.

I AM writing my latest column at home in Honley as it is the Parliamentary recess for the Party Conference season.

This year it will see Theresa May speaking not only at her first conference as leader, but as Prime Minister.

Meanwhile I’ll be busy working out of my Holmfirth office and enjoying some of the many community events in our area.

I recently enjoyed the revival of the Honley Feast where I judged the best looking go kart competition ahead of the go kart derby.

It was a brilliant day out for everyone with stalls, activities and a great atmosphere at Honley Cricket Club. Thanks to everyone at the Honley Business Association for making it happen.

I was invited to the local U3A Meeting at Holmfirth Methodist Church.

There was a big turnout from members as I spoke to them about my role as a Member of Parliament and

my previous careers being an officer in the RAF and a journalist.

The Holmfirth Wartime weekend had mixed weather but it was great to see the Red Arrows fly over the Holme Valley on the Sunday afternoon.

A summer of great events was rounded off with the 11th annual Holmfirth Food & Drink Festival. It was a wonderful array of food

from local producers as well as fantastic examples of world cuisine with nearly 80 stall holders.

There was also street entertainers and bands adding to the atmosphere.

It’s great to see brilliant events like this so well supported by our community.

Of course the biggest local issue remains the future of A&E at HRI. I recently spoke in Parliament again about the doctors on the Clinical Commissioning Group’s appalling proposals to downgrade A&E services at HRI. I spoke about how over 80 per cent of local people are opposed to these proposals, how the Kirklees local medical committee, which represents 200 local GPs, has said that local resources should be developed instead and that this controversial plan should be dropped.

If local people and our local doctors do not want them, the CCG need to listen and the proposals

should not be pushed through.

The hundreds of millions of pounds that would be spent on a new planned care hospital in Huddersfield should be used instead to improve and safeguard existing local A&E services.

I also spoke at the HandsoffHRI March and Family Fun Day in Greenhead Park earlier in September.

Along with hundreds of fellow protesters we marched from HRI to Greenhead Park to show our opposition to the terrible plans the CCG have put forward.

I spoke about how these proposals are not in any way in the interest of patients and the community and how the CCG have got to think again.

As always please do get in touch if me or my team can help you or if you’d like to visit the Houses of Parliament. Tel: 01484 688364 or email jason. mccartney.mp@parliament. uk

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RADCLIFFE Funeral Service is an independent, family orientated funeral business, serving the Holme Valley and surrounding areas and was established in 1964 in Honley

by Brian Radcliffe.

Brian’s daughter, Gwen joined the business in 1976.

Premises were purchased in Kirkheaton in March 2009 with new premises purchased in Honley in December 2013.

March 2016 saw the incorporation of F Lindley and Son funeral directors in Hepworth following the retirement of Stephen Lindley.

Radcliffe Funeral Service are accredited members of the National Association of Funeral Directors, NAFD, and the Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, SAIF. Gwen, Andrew and James will personally take care of everything for you and guide you through all the various stages of the funeral arrangements.

They are experienced funeral directors and are able to alleviate your stress at this difficult time by making all the necessary arrangements for you, and to guide, support and help you in your time of need.

They have private chapels

of rest where you can spend time with your family or alone with your loved one.

The development of the business has been underpinned by the direct involvement of the family.

On leaving school in 1976, Gwen joined the family business of joiners and funeral directors following in her father’s footsteps.

In 1983 she qualified as an embalmer as well as passing the Diploma in funeral directing with the NAFD. In 2009 Gwen’s husband Andrew joined the business and in 2012 he passed

the Diploma in Funeral Directing.

Gwen and Andrew’s eldest son James became the third generation to join the family business in May 2016 after graduating from Huddersfield University.

The testimonials on the website and at their offices bear testament to their understanding that each funeral should be individual and special, in testimony to a person’s life and they aim to be entirely accommodating of your wishes and offer you their expertise, care and support at all times.

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Scarecrow Festival brings in the crowds THE annual Upperthong Scarecrow Festival brought in the crowds at the start of the month.

The event, that took place at St John’s Church and Upperthong Village Hall, attracted 43 entries.

As well as the scarecrows, visitors were entertained by Nabb Choir while they tucked into tea

and cake.

Reverend Di Ellerton said: “It was a marvellous day in the village and it was wonderful seeing so many families out enjoying the trail, meeting their friends and neighbours and of course looking at such a wonderful display of scarecrows.

“Events like this really

bring the community together.”

The public voted for their favourites and the winners were announced at a Harvest Service at St John’s Church.

For the adult votes, 1st place went to Holey Moley

by The Royal Oak Pub, 2nd place to Mr Bean by Simon Abbey and 3rd place to

Me and Ewe! by Malcolm Naven.

For the children’s votes, first place went to Rapunzel by Nylah Eckersley, second place went to Elsa by Grandma and Amber Lowe and third place went to Woodland Warrior by Upperthong Junior and Infant School Reception class.

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Campaigners deliver petition to London

By Olivia Taylor

HANDS off HRI campaigners travelled to London after Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt refused to speak to them about proposed changes to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.

The cuts to the hospital will mean downgrading the hospital’s services, reducing the hospital’s beds and down-banding the HRI Accident & Emergency unit, moving Specialist Emergency Care to Halifax.

The Hands Off HRI campaign is already over 62,000 strong, with teams of people from the Holme Valley coming together to show their support.

Volunteer, Debbie Siswick, said: “Earlier this year we wrote to Jeremy Hunt to say we disagreed that it was a local issue and invited him to come see for himself what was happening. He refused so we said if you won’t come to Huddersfield, we’ll come to London.”

A coach load of people left St George’s Square on Monday for the trip to London.

Debbie added: “Trafalgar was the meeting point with it being heavily sign posted and many people coming

The children at Birdsedge First School have done their bit to provide food for the less fortunate in the region. Pupils gathered at Birdsedge Chapel last month, presenting their donations to Holmfirth Foodbank and Christian African Relief Trust.

The image that appeared on the campaign’s Facebook page prior to the visit to London. even more important that we who may not have been to all come together.”

London before.”

The group are always Approximately 150 eager for people to join campaigners from across the them on the fight to save country were expected to the hospital, to show visit London. your support, or for more Six representatives from information, visit http:// the group walked through handsoffhri.org Downing Street and to the Founder of the Hands off Department of Health to HRI campaign, Karl Deitch, hand in their petitions. said: “There’s been a brilliant Debbie added: “We invited response to the campaign other campaigns to show from when we started, that it’s not a local issue, it’s it’s gone from strength to an epidemic. strength.”

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Discover Java Bar Espresso in charming Uppermill IT’S WARM, welcoming and at this time of year offers something completely different.

Imagine sitting out in the evening after dark, enjoying a great coffee, a cocktail or a hot chocolate.

If it sounds like your kind of place, then call in at Java Bar Espresso, located in the heart of the charming village of Uppermill which is just a short drive ‘over the tops’ from Holmfirth.

Cosy and welcoming, Java has indoor seating on two levels as well as a popular covered and heated outdoor courtyard, which is a wellknown feature of Uppermill life and where you can sit and watch the world go by.

Java opens at 7am and serves a great choice of food and drinks right up until late evening. Great for breakfast, a coffee, lunch or an evening drink, Java is perfect for a visit all year round but particularly in the run up to Christmas.

Offering a delicious selection of food, it has everything to cater for dawn to dusk foodies including classic toasties, contemporary sandwiches, speciality boards and sharing platters, salads, hand made

Java courtyard – a great place to sit out, whatever time of year. house, bar and deli. soup and for those with a Established in 1996, Java sweet tooth, an assortment is as good today as it has of cakes and pastries. always been with some of As night falls, Java turns the best coffee and food into a haven for those who from around Europe. love a great beer or glass of A good day out in wine sat under the stars. In Uppermill should start and the evening the bar serves finish at Java Bar Espresso.

Continental and New World Remember to pick something wines, sparkling cocktails up from the deli counter to and champagne, along with take with you and enjoy at a range of ciders, beers and home. ales which complement Sunday – Tuesday: 7am Java’s European meats and – 9.30pm (last orders for cheeses. In the run-up to food and drinks 8.30pm).

Christmas, you can also Wednesday – Thursday: 7am enjoy a glass of mulled wine – 10.30pm (last orders for or a gingerbread latte in the food 9pm, 10pm for drinks). heated courtyard, snuggled Friday – Saturday: 7am – up with a cosy blanket.

11.30pm (last orders for food Java Bar Espresso is a 9pm, 10.30pm for drinks). great place to enjoy a meal, Take a look at the website a snack or just a drink www.javabarespresso.com and socialise with friends.

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Fatal disease warning to cat owners

By Danny Richardson CAT owners are being warned about an increase in cases of a potentially fatal disease in the Holme Valley area.

Feline Infections Enteritis (also known as Feline Panleukopaenia Virus) was previously thought to be a rare condition.

However, over the last month, local vets have seen several cases of the condition in unvaccinated

cats leading to serious concerns.

Once contracted, the disease is highly contagious and can be fatal to the affected cat.

The virus attacks the lining of the stomach and intestine, causing ulceration of the intestinal wall.

This results in severe bloody diarrhoea, dehydration, malnutrition, anaemia, and often death.

If a cat is exposed during pregnancy, the virus

can cause brain damage affecting balance and co-ordination in the kittens.

The virus can be spread long distances through contact with bedding, food dishes, or even by clothing and shoes of handlers of infected animals.

It is not, however, contagious or contractible by humans.

Vets say that the only effective way to safeguard a cat is to vaccinate it annually.

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Some of the competitors who helped more than £900 for Holmbridge church by taking part in the Stairway to Heaven triathlon.

Photos by hcf photography

Stairway to Heaven triathlon raises over £900 for Holmbridge church

By Olivia Taylor OVER £900 has been raised for Holmbridge church, thanks to the region’s triathlon runners.

The Stairway to Heaven Triathlon was organised by the Summer Wine triathlon team who are passionate about getting the community out and active so they can put money into local causes.

Event organiser Jon Burdon said: “Not everyone has time to come out and volunteer so we thought why don’t we do something and get other people involved, rather than draining the same volunteers.”

Not only did local people get involved in the race, but local businesses The Bridge and The Fleece also came together to provide sponsorship, and Holme Valley Mountain Rescue were at the event to provide first aid cover.

Jon said: “It’s great that the community have been involved.

Holme Valley Mountain Rescue was on hand to help, without them we would’ve had to get St. John Ambulance in.”

This year’s event took place on October 2, seeing scores of people take to the hills of the Valley, running through Holmbridge, Holme and Hade Edge.

Partcipant Ian Belton said: “My first event this year and it was great.

“I like the closed roads making it a bit safer, and I’m glad that I train in the hills of the Peak District, meaning the bike course was not too much of a shock to the legs.

“You’ll be seeing me again next year. Good job, and many thanks to the marshals.

“It’s amazing how a few words of encouragement or a bit of banter help lift the spirits above the pain.”

Jon added: “There’s such lovely views here, runners like to see

events for good causes like this happening.

“The non retired generation sometimes don’t have time to volunteer so this is a way that they can come and help.”

After the event participants were invited to attend the after party once they had finished the race.

Jon commented: “We’ve had Roger Davis playing after the race, we just wanted to give people another opportunity to come and have fun together for a good cause.”

The overall winners of the race were Stewart Moore from Manchester Triathlon Club, James Fradgley from Calderdale Triathlon Club and Cerys Thomas from Sheffield Triathlon Club.

Q If you’ve taken part in a charity race, or hosted an event, let us know by emailing news@ holmevalleyreview.co.uk

25 years of steam at KLR 2016 has been a milestone year for the Kirklees Light Railway as it celebrates 25 years of steam.

The railway, which is located in Clayton West, near Huddersfield will be celebrating the milestone over the weekend of the 15th & 16th October and hosting an event to showcase the last 25 years.

The Kirklees Light Railway opened to the public on the 19th October 1991 under the ownership of the Taylors.

After negotiations, and with support from Kirklees Council, a Light Railway Order was granted in September 1991, one of the last to be made under the 1896 Light Railway Act. During this time the Taylor’s had been busy, with assistance of a small

team of paid and voluntary staff, constructing the railway. This opened in stages, firstly to Cuckoo’s Nest in October 1991, Skelmanthorpe in December 1992 and finally Shelley in May 1997.

Much has changed since the completion of the three-and-a-half mile line which terminates at Shelley Station. New ownership brought substantial investment to the Railway introducing new facilities at Clayton West and Shelley Station, making it one of Huddersfield’s premier visitor attractions.

The Kirklees Light Railway now runs every weekend throughout the year, during school holidays and hosts several special events including;

Days Out with Thomas, Halloween Ghost trains, Steam Galas and Santa Specials. Welcoming 60,000 visitors per annum the Railway is operated by a small number of full-time paid staff and the support of the Friends of the KLR volunteers.

To celebrate this milestone all of our available home fleet will be out on the line pulling trains from 10am every 30 minutes until 4pm both days.

There will be plenty of other activities going on at the Railway to keep visitors entertained with bouncy castles, the ever popular ‘Clayton Flyer’ miniature railway, a historic photographic display showing the railway and its

developments over the past 25 years and much more.

All children’s fares will be reduced to the original 1991 prices of £1, when the first train set out along the narrow gauge line.

The KLR’s general manager, Stuart Ross, said: “I have been involved with the Railway for over 15 years. In that time it has been a pleasure to see it develop initially under Brian and Doreen Taylor and more recently StatelyAlbion.

“We have visitors of all ages and it’s great to see people who visited as children in the early days returning with their children. It is a privilege to be able to show off some of the wonderful local countryside.”

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Picture of the month

Wildlife Trust tackle Japanese Knotweed

By Danny Richardson

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Salon raises £500 for two charities

By Olivia Taylor

MORE than £500 has been raised by a local hairdresser’s salon for two local causes.

Stephen Presley Hair Design officially opened recently, with a launch party and raffle raising money for Kirkwood Hospice and the Huddersfield branch of RSPCA.

The idea came to manager Steve Smith when he noticed the charity shops on the same street as the salon he worked in.

He said: “I nipped around to the shops and told them what we’d planned and they instantly said they’d love us to do that.

“For one reason or another we’ve all used or know of someone that’s used a

hospice, every town has one and it’s so important that we look after them.”

The salon are hoping to continue working closely with the charities, by raising money and awareness to their clients.

Steve added: “Obviously we are a business, but it’s always nice to do something nice for charity where we can.”

NOTICED men in white suits dotted along the river banks of the Holme Valley?

Don’t worry, it isn’t CSI. It’s the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust – and you’ll be happy to know they’re working to destroy what’s been dubbed the UK’s most destructive invasive plant.

And they’ve teamed up with local charity River 2015 to battle the alien invader.

Fallopia japonica, commonly known as Japanese Knotweed, is a large, herbaceous perennial plant. It is native to East Asia in Japan, China and Korea.

Left to grow, it can crack roads, damage buildings and even bring down the value of houses.

The plant costs the UK economy £166million a year in removal expenses and property devaluations.

River 2015 volunteers have been working along stretches of the River Holme from Holmbridge to Holmfirth centre to improve access and habitats, but unlike other plans that can simply be pulled up by the roots, they can’t tackle the knotweed, as the plant’s roots and stems can easily grow again

downstream when broken.

Therefore, the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust will be performing Japanese knotweed stem-injection treatment on behalf of the charity this month.

Jane Skilling, project co-ordinator at River 2015 said: “When the community were consulted about what they would like to be done to improve the river, there was a resounding request to see

wildlife, have better access to the river and get rid of the weeds and see wild flowers in their place.

“Japanese knotweed treatment is a necessary long-term step forward in these improvements.

We hope landowners will support our charity in this long term programme.

“We hope to work further downstream using this model in the future.”

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Holmfirth’s toilets are Tidy Trader Awards 2016 saved from closure THE Parish Council’s asset transfer of the Public Conveniences in Holmfirth town centre has now formally been completed.

The toilets were threatened with long term closure, because Kirklees Council could not afford to run them.

The Parish Council has

successfully managed them since November 2014, relying on donations by users and Parish Council funds to enable them to continue to provide a key service in the town.

Now that the Parish Council owns the building, it has appointed a new Standing Committee, with

delegated authority and its own budget, to oversee the day-to-day running and management of the public conveniences. The Committee is working up a long term strategy for the sustainability of the building and proposals will be provided in a future column.

THE Parish Council has recently been reviewing shops in both Holmfirth and Honley to select the winners of its Tidy Trader awards.

It is pleased to announce that Dixon & Franks was the winner in Honley and they were presented with their trophy at the Honley Business Association meeting on October 4.

The winner for Holmfirth is yet to be announced, but will be awarded at the Chairman’s Civic Sunday on December 4.

Councillor Jason Brook presenting Tidy Trader Honley Award to Gary Toames, owner of Dixon & Franks.

Photo courtesy of Sandie Nicholson.

Grant report – Holmfirth Conservation Group Launch of new 105 power cut number Dear Councillor Brook Please would you convey the thanks of HCG to the Holme Valley Parish Council for its generous grant of £1000.

This enables us to continue our work to Appraise the conservation town of Holmfirth, a conservation area deemed “At Risk and in Decline”, by Historic England.

We were very pleased to be able to tell Historic England of your support when they contacted us with the

suggestion that we apply to Historic England for funding.

Historic England will be celebrating 50 years of The Civic Amenities Act on 27th July 2017 and Historic England would like this project to be part of its celebrations.

Funding from Historic England will allow this project to reach a conclusion around that time which would be a great opportunity for both The Neighbourhood Plan and

Kirklees Local Plan to use the HCG Appraisal.

Yours sincerely Anne Bacon (Chair) Q The Parish Council has also been proud to offer grant support to many recent local events, including Holmfirth Food & Drink Festival and the Honley Feast, and has been pleased to see these community festivals contributing to the vibrancy of the Valley.

ON September 6 a new national phone number ‘105’ was launched by electricity network operators for customers to call should they need to report or get information about a power cut in their area.

The Parish Council’s Service Provision Committee has agreed to support the communication of the new 105 number to maximise awareness of this important new service in the valley.

Key points are:

Q Dialling 105 will put you through to your nearest electricity network operator, wherever you live; the electricity network operators manage and maintain the underground cables, overhead power lines and substations that deliver electricity into your homes and businesses.

Q Calls to 105 are free from most landlines and mobiles phones, but there are other ways that you can contact your electricity network operator. You can still call

them directly by phone on their 0800 number or via the http://www.powercut105. com/ website – and most can be contacted through social media too.

Q You can call 105 no matter who you choose to buy your electricity from.

Q You should also call 105 if you spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put anyone in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk, you should call the emergency services.

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Estate agents shortlisted for award A HOLMFIRTH-based estate agents has been shortlisted for a national award for the third year in a row.

Applegate Properties has been shortlisted in The Negotiator Awards 2016, in the ‘Yorkshire and Humber Agency of the Year’ category.

The awards are created

specially to honour the top companies in the property industry.

Amy Wray founder and managing director said: “I am absolutely delighted with the news that we have been shortlisted for the third year in a row.

“We have proved yearon-year to be an award winning agent who has

managed to grow quickly without detracting from our core values or losing sight of our service levels.

“I am extremely pleased with how the team have yet again worked incredibly hard over the past 12 months to ensure these high standards are met.”

Pat Maxfield launches Meltham’s Blue Plaque trail.

Mayor launches new trail

By Danny Richardson

Holmfirth Town Football Club’s first team are pictured wearing their new kit, which has been sponsored by Jones Homes. The team plays its football in Division One of the West Riding County Amateur League.

MAYOR of Meltham Pat Maxfield launched the town’s Blue Plaque trail.

The trail has been created by local group Meltham Walkers are Welcome, to highlight the buildings and churches that were erected in Meltham in the 1800s by the Brook Family and other wealthy philanthropists.

The Brook family came to Meltham in the early 1770s, and established a cotton mill providing work for over 4000 people in its heyday.

The Brooks were known locally as a benevolent family, who provided work, housing, schools, hospitals, churches as well

as a convalescent home and nearby landscaped areas for relaxation and exercise.

Wendy Sykes, secretary of the group, told the Review: “A lot of people don’t realise how much history Meltham has, it’s not just for people who live in Meltham, we want people from other regions who have fond memories of the town to come as well.”

There are 13 blue plaques across the town, each of them showcase a different part of Meltham’s history.

The historic locations include: 1) St Bartholomew’s Church, Meltham village centre.

2) St James’s Church,

Meltham Mills.

3) Christ Church, Holme.

4) St Mary’s Church, Wilshaw.

5) Bank Buildings.

6) Woodlands former Convalescent Home.

7) Meltham Hall.

8) Meltham’s first National School (now Quirky Corner & Tapas).

9) Meltham Town Hall.

10) Meltham’s Carlile Community Hub. 11) Durker Roods (now Durker Roods Hotel).

12) Meltham Mills School.

13) Meltham Mills shop (was site of first Co-Op and predates the Rochdale Co-Op.

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Holme Valley Review, October 2016 – 15

Meeting held to battle proposed ambulance cuts

By Danny Richardson

THE BATTLE against cuts at Honley Ambulance Station remains ongoing after a public meeting was held against the proposals.

Protesters gathered at Shelley High School last month where they quizzed a Yorkshire Ambulance Trust representative about the shake-up, which could leave just ONE ambulance running from Honley ambulance station.

And now the protesters have turned to a Freedom of Information Request to illustrate the devastating impact the cuts could have on the service.

The Yorkshire Ambulance Trust responded to a FOI request earlier last month that asked for the 10 worst postcodes in Calderdale and Kirklees for responses to category A calls (a call where a patient’s condition is

“It is the people in these postcode areas who are not getting the immediate timely responses they should be.”

considered immediately life threatening).

The Department of Health requires that the ambulance service reaches 75 per cent of category A calls within eight minutes.

If onward transport is required a suitable vehicle should arrive on the scene within 19 minutes.

The results show that just 22.2 per cent of calls in the HD9 area met the targets in March this year.

Staff say that cuts will have a negative impact on

already poor figures.

A spokesperson told the Review: “This is with the cover we have now before any reduction, so as you can imagine we cannot understand how the Trust can justify reducing cover at a station where the area they serve is already suffering low performance figures.

“As we have said before, we use words such as performance figures and response times, what everyone needs to remember is that there is a patient, someone’s loved one at the end of every call to the ambulance service.

“It is the people in these postcode areas who are not getting the immediate timely responses they should be.

“As we are already stretched to deliver a service to our rural communities now, the staff at Honley feel this is a step too far and totally unacceptable.”

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Locals flocked to Holmfirth Vineyard are pictured lending a hand picking white grapes for next year’s vintage!

School searches for governors HINCHLIFFE Mill Junior and Infants is looking for people to become more involved with the school by becoming a co-opted governor.

Co-opted governors are locals appointed by the governing body, who have the skills required to contribute to the effective governance and success of the school.

Head teacher Rebecca Townsend said: “This is an exciting opportunity for individuals within our community to become more involved with the local school by becoming a co-opted governor.

“We are looking to recruit people who the appropriate skills to complement those that already exist within our governing body. The role of governor is voluntary but also extremely rewarding.”

As a co-opted governor there is no requirement for previous experience within education, and the role will compliment the existing parent and local authority governors who are already on the board or the school.

Charles Crossland, chair of governors, said: “Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant school is a small community school and we pride ourselves

as being a school that is a family, where building positive relationships, working well together and respecting one another are our key values.

“As a governing body we aim to support the head teacher and the whole school to provide a safe, caring and happy environment that fosters children’s independence and personal potential.”

Closing dates for applications is October 13.

To find out more call 01484 222476 or email office.hinchliffemill@ kirkleeseducation.uk

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Police red-faced after bin appeal

Church to host drop-in day for grieving locals

KIRKLEES rural police team were left red faced when they put out an appeal to trace the owners of a wedding album.

The photo album was found in a Holmfirth bin and handed in by someone who feared it had been stolen.

The local police team took to Facebook in an attempt to reunite the album with its owner, they were then informed that the owner didn’t want the photos back.

Writing on social media, the branch said: “We like to try and reunite people with lost property, but this has turned out to be totes awkward.”

Men wanted to sing with choir HONLEY Ladies Choir are calling on local men to come forward and sing for peace.

The group are in need of men to sing with them at their Royal British Legion charity concert.

A spokesperson for the choir said: “If you sing in the shower and have dreams of entertaining your public, come and join us.

“What more could a man want – 70 ladies eager for his company as the autumn nights draw in, there’s not a lot on the telly and all in a good cause.”

The Sing for Peace concert will take place on Friday November 4 at Huddersfield Town Hall.

For more information email ann.talboys@ btinternet.com or call 01484 665843.

Video goes viral A VIDEO of a Holmfirth man apparently getting struck by lightning went viral last month.

Jessica Kirkby, 26, was filming a storm from her fiancé’s parents’ house when they got the shock of their lives.

Jessica was with partner Rob Craner and his father Phil as they watched the storm from the garage, when a bolt of lightning hit the house and Phil went flying backwards.

Phil was shaken, but amazingly, unhurt.

Kirklees College has launched its successful Young Chef of the Year competition for the fourth year in a row. The aim of the competition is to find aspiring young chefs and provide them with guidance and encouragement in their chosen career. It is open to all students in Years 9 to 11, and the 2017 competition has a ‘dessert and sweet sauce’ theme. The closing date for entry forms is 12pm on March 20. The three semi-finals of the competition will take place during April and May and the final will take place on June 20. Any young people interested in taking part can email schoolsliaison@ kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Melanie hopes to help others

By Olivia Taylor A BUSINESS owner is doing her bit to provide locals with the same treatments that helped her fight off breast cancer.

Melanie Fuller, owner of Your Nuts Whole Foods, was inspired to open ‘Holme Valley Wellbeing Centre’ after using holistic therapies that helped her greatly when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

She said: “When your health is compromised the last thing you want to do is sit on the internet self diagnosing.”

The facility is aiming to

offer clients everything from holistic treatments and therapies like Activated Oxygen Therapy and Ayurvedic Astrology Readings, to courses and classes in sound therapy, meditation and reflexology.

Melanie added: “We haven’t found it easy, because we wanted to get people who are like-minded.

“It’s been a hand-picking exercise to make sure everyone is on the same page.

“It sounds ridiculous but the whole experience has been like a silver lining.”

The tranquil facility is

giving people a space they can come to and relax, rejuvenate and take part in small group workshops.

Melanie added: “We want to create a place where people can come and tap into what we offer, it’s all about helping people stay healthy.”

Local members of the community have come together to help Melanie on her new business venture.

Melanie: “There’s been so many people who really helped us, my husband is an interior designer and he’s been a real help, it’s been a real family effort.”

HONLEY Trinity Church is helping grieving locals by providing the community with a ‘Coping with Death’ drop-in day.

The event will take place in The Arthurs’ Room at the church on Saturday October 15 from 11am-2pm.

There will be discussion starters on the tables to help attendees talk about this very important but not easily discussed subject.

A spokesperson from the church said: “Often it is not discussed until we are faced with it, when grief and emotions make it hard to talk about what we believe or experience, let alone wider thoughts about how we respond as society.

“Some may think this is a morbid topic for an event – but death will affect us all in one way or another.”

Organisers hope the event will help other talk about what can feel like a taboo subject.

James Schofield of Radcliffe Funeral Services and representatives from Age UK will have information stands.

Meltham unbeaten

MELTHAM remain unbeaten in Division One of the Huddersfield and District League with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Newsome.

Honley are disappointingly out of the County Cup, beaten 2-1 at home by Littletown.

Holmfirth Town were in West Riding County League action at Wibsey and shared the points in a ten-goal thriller, with neither side able to snatch victory in a free-scoring game.

In Division Two of the Sheffield and Hallamshire League, Hepworth maintained their good start to the season with a 6-0 victory over Wombwell. Email your sports reports to news@holmevalleyreview.co.uk

Preparing ewes for mating time DURING September our lambs were weaned from their mums and our attention is now focused on preparing the ewes for mating time.

At this time our ewes are fed a controlled diet to maintain an average body condition, neither too thin nor too fat.

Then, two weeks before mating, the ewes will be moved to fresh lush grass to “flush” them.

This greatly improves their body condition in readiness for mating, providing a better chance of conceiving twins.

The fine late summer weather has allowed us to keep the cows outside.

Although they are grazing the grass, we are supplementing their diet with the silage we made earlier in the summer and extra minerals.

The grazed grass can be short of magnesium at

The cows have been kept outside thanks to the fine late early enough will bring the this time of year, silage cow back to normal before and mineral licks (buckets your eyes. of minerals mixed with We had a successful molasses to make a giant weekend at Holmfirth toffee which the cattle Food and Drink Festival lick) will make up the last month and would like short fall. to take this opportunity Magnesium deficiency to thank HEAD, all the causes grass staggers. festival makers and Fair Cattle with grass and Funky for the hard staggers will wobble like work they put in to make they are drunk and will die the weekend such a if left untreated. success.

Treatment is given with Preparations for an intravenous injection of Christmas are well undermagnesium, which if given

summer weather. 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 be curing our gammons shortly.

We are hosting two Christmas themed experience days in December where you can prepare your own threebird roast and cure your own gammon.

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Businesses and residents asked for Plan views

By Olivia Taylor

KIRKLEES Council leader David Sheard has asked local residents and businesses to make their views on the Local Plan known to government inspectors.

He said the next consultation period is aimed at making sure proposals have been properly developed and considered.

The Local Plan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which will form the background to proposals for the next 15 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be considered by Cabinet members and then all 69 councillors next week.

Members of the public can speak at those meetings, but Councillor Sheard said their comments may not carry the weight they think at this stage.

He added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cabinet will receive an officer document on the basis that this is a sound plan, one which we believe will be found to be sound by the Planning Inspectorate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is really important that the plan is found to be sound because if we are in a position where there is no plan at all, the Secretary of State would intervene and impose a plan on us.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The issue is bigger than any piece of land in any individual ward, and I am asking all councillors to see that bigger picture.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;If no plan is in place, we would have much less control over planning processes, so it would be difficult if not impossible to safeguard our urban greenspace or our green belt.

That would continue to be at risk.â&#x20AC;?

Coun. Sheard said the council will need to agree a plan that meets the government test of soundness rather than one that is politically acceptable and one which identified enough land for housing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kirklees needs to find space for a further about 31,000 homes and enough employment space for a

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He added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The process allows for people to make representations to the Planning Inspectorate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe that people should come forward to make objections or support applications at that stage where they can be judged on their merit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the other political groups on the council, while probably not agreeing entirely with the proposals as they stand, understand and recognise the need for us to have a sound plan in place. I think they believe the proposals we have are sound, although politically they are difficult. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The issue is bigger than any piece of land in any individual ward, and I am asking all councillors to see that bigger picture.â&#x20AC;?

If council agree the Local Plan next week, the next consultation stage will begin on November 7, with the Planning Inspector stage beginning from Spring 2017, which will allow the public or political groups to submit arguments about particular sites.

Holme Valley Mountain Rescue recently joined Yorkshire Air Ambulance to assist a casualty. The incident occurred in the Willykay Clough area near Marsden. The casualty was assessed, carried to the air ambulance and air-lifted to Leeds General Infirmary.

When the team were packing their kit back into the vehicle they were asked for assistance by a party of walkers, one of whom had sustained an ankle injury. The walker was given First Aid and then driven back to the partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle for transportation to A&E at HRI. It is important to prepare to prevent danger before you go out walking. For information and safety tips visit http://holmevalleymrt.org.uk/walking-safely/

Bridal shop marks second birthday HOLMFIRTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Bijou Bridal Boutique is celebrating two successful years in business.

The shop on Huddersfield Road was opened in September of 2014, when owner, Karensa Dyson took the leap and pursued her dream.

The boutique stocks pure silk wedding gowns, and a wide range of hand-made bridal accessories.

She said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can hardly believe how much I have accomplished in the last two years since the boutique opened, and it is all down to a tremendous amount of hard work, a huge amount of support from family and friends, especially my wonderful husband, and a deep seated passion for giving brides the kind of experience they deserve finding the dress of their

dreams.â&#x20AC;?

Karensa said her favourite part of the job is getting to know the brides that she works with on a daily basis.

She added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of the brides actually go on to be my friends. I think they love

the whole experience and customer service that they get.â&#x20AC;?

Bijou Bridal Boutique was once again a finalist in the North of England Wedding Awards in the Outstanding Customer Service category.

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Boutique department store brings a new shopping experience ...

NORTH Sheffield’s newest department store Sandersons opened last month and is already proving a hit with shoppers across the region with a fantastic range of fashion for men and women, homewares, fragrance and beauty brands.

Sandersons is in a prime location by the entrance of the new £50million Fox Valley development in Stocksbridge, north Sheffield just off the A616 Manchester to Sheffield Road.

The town centre development was opened by Joanna Lumley OBE in June this year – bringing a new retail destination to this part of Yorkshire and introducing a host of retailers to the area including JoJo Maman Bébé, M&Co and Edinburgh Woollen Mills.

There’s also a great line up of restaurants and coffee shops including Central Bean, NYC Bar and Grill and the new Ponti’s Italian Kitchen which has opened the company’s first venture outside London at Fox Valley.

Sandersons joined the Fox Valley family in September with a vision from Managing Director Deborah Holmes to bring a completely new retail experience to the area.

The beautifully designed store houses a great mix of must have brands including Ted Baker, Phase

8, White Stuff, Barbour, Part Two, Joules and Joseph Ribkoff alongside others which are completely new to this part of Yorkshire such as Darling, Onjenu and Masai – the UK’s number one ladies’ wear brand.

Contemporary homewares brands include Tutti and Alessi as well as more traditional Plum and Ashby and Parlane.

They’re joined by some stunning local products from Sheffield’s own British Silverware and The Sheffield Pewter Company and north Yorkshire’s Harrogate Candle Company.

The store also showcases the work of local artists and visitors to Blakes Tea Room can enjoy home baked cakes and quiches prepared in local kitchens as well as tasty afternoon teas.

The tea room will also be able to serve prosecco soon for those extra special celebrations soon when it gets a licence.

The store houses an in house floristry service, nail bar and the Benefit Brow Bar as well as the beautiful Blakes Tea Room.

One of the store’s many unique features is the Sandersons Beauty Ambassador – the make-up artist and presenter, Armand Beasley who ensures that everyone gets five star treatment in the bespoke

Sandersons managing director Deborah Holmes.

Make Up Atelier Paris, which Beauty Lounge which he has is used by professional make-up curated. artists, as well as Inika, Inglot, Customers can book in store for SKN-R-G and Green People can all a consultation with Armand or one be found in the Sandersons Beauty of the highly qualified beauty team Lounge as well as Benefit. who have selected some fantastic The luxury British perfumers brands including organic and Penhaligons is also coming to cruelty free products.

store later this month making it the only northern outlet between Nottingham and Harrogate.

Deborah said: “We have put excellent customer service at the centre of everything we do at Sandersons, from the layout and décor of the store to the products and brands and we are delighted with the feedback we have had from our customers.”

The stunning interior includes a striking feature “wall of fame” with images from the Fox Valley opening in June as well as two 136 inch LED displays featuring products, store offers and upcoming events at Sandersons.

Deborah added: “We also want to bring some different and new brands to the area and it is really important to us that we stock beautiful products from some of the many great Yorkshire companies we have.

“Everyone on the team is focussed on making shopping at our store a very special experience and creating a warm and welcoming environment.”

The store offers everything from delivery, gift wrapping and gift cards to a bespoke personal “Shopping Angel” service and a diary of regular in store events.

There’s even a special “Sandersons Friends” points card.

The store’s next event is a Sandersons Friends Open Evening from 7pm to 9pm on Thursday, October 20.

Sandersons can be found by the main entrance to the new Fox Valley development at Stocksbridge, north Sheffield. For more information about events, offers and brands visit www.sandersonsdeptstore.co.uk

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Ruth Clark and Ruth Elliott of Blacker Hall Farm Shop received their award from John Farrand from the Guild of Fine Food and Simon Burdess, Hotel Indigo.

Totties Garden Centre’s plant of the moment from Lisa Halifax... Firethorn with red berries (Pyracantha). Berry-bearing trees and shrubs come into their own in autumn, creating colourful displays that can last well into winter.

Gardening tips for October AS October draws in the days are definitely shorter and colder and the likelihood of frost means protecting less hardy plants with fleece or bringing them into the greenhouse is a must.

One of the biggest jobs now is clearing the garden and picking up all those fallen leaves.

This is sometimes a thankless task as a good gust of wind undoes all your hard work. It’s probably your last opportunity to mow the lawn

and it’s also the right time to lay any new turf.

Giving grass an autumn feed is a good idea as it’s high in phosphates and potash to help strong roots development but don’t be tempted to use a spring fertiliser.

This contains high levels of nitrogen which encourages soft, sappy leaf growth that’s vulnerable to disease and could be damaged by frosts.

Plant evergreen shrubs as these provide structure and

all year round interest, so the more evergreens in your garden the better it will look in the winter.

With warm soil and cooler conditions autumn is the perfect time for filling in those gaps with the likes of Sarcococca, Daphne, Mahonia, Photina, all of which we stock.

If you need help preparing your garden for winter we offer an autumn garden tidy with advice from our experts.

Success for Blacker Hall Farm Shop at annual ceremony BLACKER Hall Farm Shop picked up the Great Taste Shop of the Year award at the annual ceremony.

The award, which recognises excellence in food retailing, was voted for by the readers of delicious. magazine, who nominated their favourite independent food shops across the UK. From the nationwide nominations, a short list of 10 shops was then selected, to be visited by the Guild of Fine Food’s panel of retail experts.

Described by the judges as a ‘family-run enterprise full of Yorkshire charm’, Blacker Hall Farm Shop, which makes 80 per cent of its produce on-site, was commended for its high standards and brimming shelves, which fly the flag for Yorkshire, and its friendly staff who are genuinely pleased to help.

“With well-appointed signage in-store, customer loyalty schemes and a truly inviting environment, Blacker Hall Farm Shop is

a rare place, which makes customers feel inspired to buy,” said judge, Edward Berry from The Flying Fork.

The award was presented

by Simon Burdess, vice president of food and beverages at the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), at the Great Taste Golden Forks Dinner held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, where over 300 guests from the world of fine food gathered to hear the results of many months of rigorous judging.

Blacker Hall Farm Shop’s Cheryl Garthwaite said: “We’re thrilled. It was a complete surprise – we only found out we were nominated the week before the awards.”

Husband Edward added: “We are delighted that the hard work and dedication of our team has been recognised with this award.

It takes a diverse range of expertise to do what we do and often it’s very challenging, so it’s fantastic for everyone here.

“We are extremely fortunate to have an abundance of fantastic Yorkshire produce to work with, so credit must go to the growers, farmers and producers who are so passionate about what they do.”

In addition to the Shop of the Year award, Blacker Hall Farm Shop also won Great Taste awards for a number of their products.

Chicken crown roasts are a quick and easy family meal solution that achieved a gold star. A locally reared chicken, spatchcocked and served in a roasting foil on a bed of seasonal vegetables, including parsnips, carrots and sweet potatoes, ready to simply place in the oven.

Blacker Hall’s sticky toffee puddings, which are homemade in their craft bakery, achieved two gold stars, and their mini three bird roasts, expertly prepared by the butchery team, also achieved a gold star.

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Internal Beauty Clinic nominated for national awards We are thrilled to announce we have been shortlisted as finalists in both My Face My Body Awards and the Aesthetic Awards!

Owner Lisa Monaghan Jones said: “To be nationally recognised by my peers for the second year running highlights the amazing

achievement of my team who work so hard.”

The AESTHETICS AWARDS are the most prestigious awards event in medical aesthetics, and are taking place on December 3.

They bring together the very best in medical aesthetics and leaders in the profession to celebrate the achievements of the past year We are finalists for ‘Best Clinic North England’ The awards ceremony will be presented at the Park Plaza Hotel,

Westminster Bridge on Saturday, December 3 where guests from the breadth of the industry come together, presenting the perfect opportunity to be recognised by fellow professionals, peers and customers as the best in medical aesthetics.

The glamorous My Face My Body Aesthetic awards are the premier consumer and industry awards event for the aesthetic industry.

We are Finalists for ‘Best Aesthetic Practice – Northern England, Scotland &

Ireland’ This year it will be held at the five-star Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, London on Saturday, November 12.

The awards are attended by 400 leading industry professionals, brands, journalists and celebrities.

Lisa Monaghan-Jones, RGN, Nurse Independent Prescriber Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner Dip.G.BCCH,MGCH. RT, Dip. ITEC APM, Dip. ITEC Beauty.

Award winning clinic based in Shepley Internal Beauty Clinic: Established in 2005 is an Award Winning Medical Aesthetic Clinic based in Shepley , Huddersfield.

Over the years, we have helped thousands of women and men to feel more confident about the way they look.

Our priority is to give you more confidence in your skin with visible, natural looking improvements that you can actually see.

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As one of the leading medical aesthetic clinics in the North, we have built up our portfolio to offer multiple treatments to address common cosmetic concerns.

We invest heavily in technology and such our treatments are FDA APPROVED. All treatments provided at Internal Beauty Clinic have been extensively researched, tested and selected for both their medical science and results delivered. We offer the latest cutting edge

technology and skincare under one roof. We offer a full range of Beauty treatments, line relaxing and wrinkle filling.

We will NEVER COMPROMISE ON SAFETY, PRICE OR OUR STANDARDS. Furthermore we have the support and work work closely with Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists and Consultants, and like your best friend if we believe we cannot help you we will actually tell you and refer you to someone who can!

eDS DERMASTAMP TAKES PROFESSIONAL SKIN NEEDLING TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL!

eDS™ Skin Rejuvenation, the latest evolution in electronic automation from the home of the multi gold award winning GD™ Skin Rejuvenation. eDS™ Skin Rejuvenation is only carried out by a trained medical practitioner at an authorised clinic using the eDermastamp™ The eDS™ Skin

Rejuvenation procedure has an excellent comfort level and this will normally be made more so by the application of a topical anaesthetic prior to treatment.

Alongside this and to further enhance the efficacy and comfort of the treatment, the practitioner will incorporate a medi-grade, skin hydrating and

enhancing solution to the treatment area providing an advanced Mesotherapy procedure.

WHAT IS MICRONEEDLING? “Microneedling is the process of using an electronic penlike device with tiny needles in it to create controlled trauma to the skin.

“The damaged

skin then undergoes a wound-healing process creating new collagen and elastin.”– smoother, more even skin tone and texture.”

Q Improves fine lines and wrinkles.

Q Brightens skin.

Q Creates firmer plumper skin.

Q Reduces the appearance of acne scars.

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The Obagi Medical Ambassador Awards – and the winners are

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The result of over 20 years research, the award winning CACI Facial Toning treatment has been voted the most effective anti-ageing treatment available. The CACI Ultra combines CACI Non Surgical Facial Toning with Skin Rejuvenation.

Due to its dramatic lifting and toning effect, the CACI mirocurrent treatment has become known as the Non surgical Face Lift.

The system incorporates four different technologies: Microcurrent, Ultrasonic Peeling, Hydratone and LED Light Therapy stimulation within one state of the art treatment device.

Results can be seen after the first treatment but we believe the best results will be achieved from a course of treatments followed by regular maintenance. From £45.

EXILIS Elite

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“It has undergone extensive clinical studies and is proven to be safe and effective. It has been cleared by the FDA for use in dermatologic and aesthetic procedures with indications for noninvasive treatment of wrinkles and body contouring “ As a medical device our treatments are carried out by a medical professional Jill Allen (pictured right)

Internal Beauty Clinic Winners of ‘BEST PATIENT RESULTS 2015-16’ It’s official – not only are we proud to have achieved and been awarded the status of Obagi Ambasador Clinic, we are in fact the leading clinic treating sun damage and pigmented skin in Central England using the number one skincare range, Obagi.

We are delighted to announce that we are the official and exclusive holders of Obagi Ambassador Award Winners ‘BEST PATIENT RESULTS 2015-16’.

We have been recognised for our treatment of pigmentation and acne, indeed we have seen ‘brilliant results’ with the range. I like the great clinical evidence that supports it.

Obagi systems are flexible and can be tailored to the physician to meet individual patient needs. Treating skin conditions such as severe to mild hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, adult acne and can be used pre and post procedure with other treatments.

Obagi products Obagi® products are designed to minimize the appearance of premature skin ageing, skin damage, hyperpigmentation, acne, and sun damage and are primarily available through dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medical clinics .

Obagi Nu-Derm® The #1 physician-dispensed skin care system that helps correct and reduce signs of skin aging to reveal beautiful, healthy-looking skin. There is a prescriptive strength peel only available upon consultation and used for 18 weeks at home during which time you must attend for regular reviews with your prescriber. Transform Your Skin From the Inside Out Nu-Derm is ideal if you have: Age spots Rough skin Sallowness (yellowish complexion) Hyperpigmentation (discoloration Obagi Medical have a range for ALL skins.

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THE OBAGI FAMILY Since the introduction of Obagi Skincare Treatments in the 1980’s, world renowned dermatologist Dr Zein Obagi continues to define the development of skincare treatments which visibily turn back the signs of ageing, and treats all skin concerns Our London rep will be in attendance also treating and answering questions.

With decades of hands on experience and a wealth of expert knowledge, our team is as skilled as they are passionate.

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Time to start making festive plans

By Susan Hampshire

IT’s that time of year – when you need to start making plans for Christmas and New Year.

If you’re planning a special night out with friends or work colleagues, or want to book your table for Christmas Day lunch, then you really need to book early.

Restaurants across the local area have now produced their Christmas menus and are already taking phone calls from festive party goers and diners.

Christmas Day lunch is always popular with families but to avoid disappointment, you really do need to plan ahead. Get some definite numbers and then choose your restaurant in good time.

New Year’s Eve is another big night which gets booked up really quickly – but which is a great night out. With some fabulous food and a few Book your table now to avoid disappointment.

drinks, there’s no better way to welcome in 2017.

Remember that many restaurants offer festive menus all the way through December, both at lunchtime and in the evening.

FLOUCH BALTI HOUSE If you fancy treating yourself to a special meal out on the traditional party nights of Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, then book your table now at the Flouch Balti House.

Although the restaurant is closed Christmas Day, it will be open for the rest of the festive period including Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 5.30pm to midnight.

Bookings are already being taken for the main festive days so ring now and make sure you get your table.

The restaurant, at Hazlehead above Holmfirth, was established

in 2005 and offers an extensive menu which is also available for take away customers.

New and existing customers will be pleased to know the lease on the building has been extended for another year so they can still enjoy their favourite dishes.

Flouch Balti House was given its name in honour of the former Flouch Inn which was such a landmark in the local area.

SHIMLA RESTAURANT The owner and staff of Holmfirth’s new Shimla Restaurant are looking forward to their first Christmas in the town.

With bookings already coming in for the main festive nights, it looks like being a busy Christmas for the popular Indian restaurant.

Open right across the festive season, Shimla is open for lunch on Christmas Day from 1pm to 5pm and will offer a

special five course meal for just £23.95 per person, including a glass of pink fizz.

So why not book your Christmas table and treat the family to a special festive lunch – there’s sure to be a great party atmosphere.

Shimla will also be open to festive party goers on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and on New Year’s Eve. On Boxing Day there will be a four-course meal for £19.95 and £12.95 for children under 12.

On Boxing Day the restaurant will be open from 5pm to 10pm.

On New Year’s Eve there will be a special five course New Year banquet for £29.95 per person which will include a glass of pink fizz to help welcome in 2017.

Children are welcome as well on New Year’s Eve and their meal will cost just £15.95 (for under 12s) and include a soft drink.

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Shimla opened in Holmfirth in May this year and has already built up a loyal clientele in the town.

If you want to guarantee your Christmas table at this popular restaurant, then book now.

ORLANDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT For a magical start to Christmas, you need to book a table at Orlando’s Italian Restaurant at Grange Moor.

On Christmas Eve the restaurant will be open all day but it is advisable to book, particularly if you are a larger group, as this will be a very popular day.

The restaurant is closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day but then re-opens for the remainder of the festive season.

On New Year’s Eve there will be a real party feel in the restaurant with a mega Italian buffet and a firework display (weather permitting) to see in the New Year.

Spaces are filling up fast so book your table now at £64.95 per person.

Established at Grange Moor for 12 years, the restaurant now offers a popular Thursday tapas night when two people can enjoy seven tapas dishes for just £17.95.

The normal menu and set menu are also served on Thursdays.

The set menu offers a choice of starter, a choice of main course and either a half pint of lager or a glass of wine for just £13.95. As a member of Huddersfield Circle of Magicians, Orlando himself regularly delights children and adults with magic tricks at the table.

Book your table now – and enjoy a magical festive season.

THE WATERMILL Bookings are now being taken for the festive season at The Watermill, a new 40-seater restaurant in the heart of the popular village of Slaithwaite.

The restaurant, which opened at the end of January is about to celebrate its first Christmas and will open on the big day itself for a four-course lunch.

There will be a glass of mulled wine on arrival to welcome in Christmas Day followed by a menu which will include traditional festive foods as well as other seasonal choices.

Christmas Day diners will be welcomed from 12noon to 1pm for what promises to be a fabulous festival lunch.

The restaurant will also be open on Christmas Eve but then closed Boxing Day and Tuesday December 27.

It will then open again for the run-up to New Year, culminating in a special New Year’s Eve celebration with a glass of fizz on arrival and a delicious menu.

The Watermill specialises in modern British classic cuisine with a modern twist.

There is always plenty of choice with innovative dishes to suit all tastes, served in a modern stylish environment.

Ella Bower, who runs the restaurant with her mother Tricia, said: “It took us around six months to completely renovate the derelict building.

“Now after eight months of being open, we have a regular clientele who love our food and the fact that we change our menus often, so there is always something fresh, new and exciting to try.’’

The restaurant is open lunchtime and evening Wednesday to Saturday and also for a traditional Sunday lunch every week from 12noon to 6pm.

Ella advises booking early for the main Christmas and New Year

dates as tables are filling up fast.

TOSS O’ COIN If you’re thinking of booking a family meal at Christmas or an evening out with your work colleagues, then take a look at the Toss O’ Coin pub, situated on the hillside above New Mill.

Christmas menus are now available, both for Christmas Day itself, and for lunchtimes and evenings in the run-up to the festive season.

Both two and threecourse options are available for the festive menu, which will be served throughout the month of December.

The Toss O’Coin is always a popular choice for group bookings at this time of year, having plenty of space and plenty of food choices to suit everyone.

With a large car park, great choice of beers and wines as well as real fires and plenty of character, the pub always provides a warm welcome on cooler days. With traditional pub classics (with a modern twist) and the Sunday roast always popular, the festive menu promises to be just as good with seasonal dishes and much more.

Busy times ahead for Punch Bar and Tapas THE run-up to Christmas is certainly going to be a busy time for the team at Punch Bar and Tapas in Honley.

With a new winter menu launch on October 20 and lots more planned for the festive season, now is the time to book your table to avoid disappointment for those special dates in the seasonal calendar.

Those lucky enough to have already booked their table for the new menu launch evening will be the first to sample the exciting new tapas dishes.

Otherwise why not take advantage of the Chef’s Selection of four tapas and a jug of Sangria for just £20, available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4pm to 6pm.

Chef /Patron Wayne Roddis is excited about the months ahead.

He said: “During the coming weeks we are definitely going for a more Spanish feel. People know us now and are comfortable with the food we offer.

“By upping the Spanish flavours, we want Holme Valley people to feel as if they are getting the true taste of Spain.

“Our new menu will reflect

this move to real Spanish flavours and because we are moving into the colder months, there will be Spanish style casseroles and even Spanish pies to try.’’

Wayne’s overall style is to create innovative dishes which use traditional meats but which are served with a contemporary twist.

He loves to use less wellknown cuts of meat which are then slow cooked to create delicious tapas dishes.

Looking ahead to the festive season, now is the time to book your table.

The restaurant will be open for a real party atmosphere on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Those booking for New

Year’s Eve will be able to enjoy a real festive, informal evening with plenty of food flavours to enjoy, live entertainment and new wines, sherries, British spirits and winter cocktails to try.

Half of all the wines now served at Punch Tapas are Spanish or Portugese.

Why not try some of the restaurant’s craft beers, a special Belgian Pilsner and the rarely seen Blanquette de Limoux, a sparking wine which pre-dates champagne.

The restaurant will also be celebrating its first anniversary in November.

If you’ve got a particular date in mind in the run-up to Christmas, book now or you may be disappointed.

The Toss O’ Coin always caters for gluten free and vegetarian diets and you can be sure the choice of delicious winter puddings will warm your heart and round off your meal in style.

If you want to guarantee your table for Christmas Day or any time during December, ring now to book your place.

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Shop early for Christmas gifts

By Susan Hampshire Wm Sykes & Son staff Grace Brooks, Eleanor Smith, Kate Taylor and Rebecca Stafford celebrate the 150th birthday.

Wm Sykes & Son raises £4,835 for charity to celebrate 150 years HOLMFIRTH estate agency Wm Sykes & Son raised £4,835 for charity at a ball celebrating its 150th year.

The money will be split between two charities close to the owners’ hearts – Alzheimer’s Research UK and Cancer Research UK. More than 140 people attended the ball at Huntsman Inn, Holmfirth on Friday September 30, which was a chance for Wm Sykes & Son’s owners, Rob and Paul Dixon, to thank customers and business contacts past and present.

Guests were invited to attend the ball for a three-

course meal followed by a charity auction, raffle and disco.

Wm Sykes & Son Partner at the estate agency, Rob Dixon, said: “It was such a wonderful evening and we were privileged to be joined by so many customers, suppliers and staff.”

He continued: “Wm Sykes & Son is Holmfirth’s oldest estate agent.

“We’re proud to remain a local firm offering a personal service and delighted we can give so much money to two thoroughly-deserving charities through the generosity of everyone who

140 guests enjoy a three course dinner and charity auction.

attended our celebration.

“Thank you to all the local businesses who donated prizes to the raffle and auction.”

The ball is part of a yearlong celebration.

Wm Sykes & Son has also commissioned a special history booklet that explores the past 150 years of Holmfirth and the Wm Sykes business.

They have also created special pin badges, keyrings and promoted their 150th year on their Huddersfield Road office shop front and adverts.

NOW we’re into October, the word `Christmas’ is on everyone’s mind - whether you’re looking for gift ideas or something to make your home complete and ready for the festive season.

If you’ve been planning on getting something new for the home, remember in most cases there is still time to order and have it delivered ready for December 25.

Even if you’re thinking of making a major change like a kitchen, talk to your local supplier and see what he can offer so your brand new dream kitchen is in place for Christmas food preparations.

Maybe it’s time for a new piece of furniture to liven up your living space. Have a look around and see if you can find the perfect item for your home.

When it comes to gifts for family and friends, it’s always best to start shopping early and make sure you have everything wrapped and ready to put under the tree.

Take a look at the shops in your local area and give them your support when you’re doing your Christmas shopping. Why go out of the local area when you can get everything you need right here on the doorstep and help the local economy at the same time?

S W INTERIORS If you fancy cooking your Christmas dinner in a brand new stylish kitchen this year, then there may still be time to realise your dream in time for the festive season.

The team at S W Interiors, based at Unit B, Island Drive,

Rock Works, Brockholes, are confident that any kitchen ordered before October 31 will be in place for Christmas.

Walk into the Brockholes showroom and you’ll see there are styles and designs to suit all tastes and all house styles, traditional or modern.

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

In recent weeks S W Interiors has become an elite stockist of Silestone worktops which can give your kitchen a really luxurious finish.

Many homeowners across the Holme Valley have already taken delivery of a brand new kitchen from

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S W Interiors. Why not join them and cook your Christmas dinner in style this year?

Please phone and ask for more details or call in at the Brockholes showroom which is open six days a week.

Take a look at the website www.swinteriordesigns. co.uk to find out more about this highly regarded local business.

OAK AND PINE BY DESIGN Since moving to new premises in Honley, working life for master craftsman Daniel Fitzpatrick has never been better.

Now he is looking ahead to his first Christmas at Unit 3, Crossley Mills and is hopeful that all small and medium orders placed in the next few weeks will be ready for the festive season.

He said: “Obviously larger items of furniture and fully fitted kitchens and bedrooms will take a little longer but I am optimistic that the smaller pieces of furniture will be ready to have in a customer’s home for Christmas.’’

Daniel moved his Oak & Pine By Design business to Honley a couple of months ago after initially starting the company in Halifax. All his designs are available in a range of wood including oak, pine, beech, walnut and maple.

Customers are welcome to call in at the showroom, which is open six days a week, any time to discuss their requirements and even see Daniel at work on current designs.

Particularly popular at the moment, says Daniel, is furniture made from

reclaimed wood.

“I’m really busy making pieces of reclaimed furniture and always have to keep an eye out for old beams and the like. I recently acquired some old church pews and a number of beams from an old mill which are ideal to transform into new bespoke pieces of furniture.

“I had stalls at both Honley Show and Penistone Show earlier in the year and the reclaimed furniture sold really well.’’

Remember if you want a piece of furniture creating

by Daniel, there may still be time so it can be in your home for Christmas.

HOUSE OF OAK If you’re thinking of investing in some new top quality furniture this Autumn and Winter, then take a look at the ranges now available at House of Oak at Scissett.

With the majority of items nearly always in stock, delivery for Christmas is more or less guaranteed but do check when you visit the showroom.

The long established House of Oak on Wakefield Road has hundreds of furniture options displayed over several floors in the extensive showroom which is open seven days a week, including late nights until 7pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

There is furniture for all rooms in the home including living room, dining room and bedrooms. Look out too for pieces of occasional furniture as well as gift ware and lighting.

If your dining table is getting old, why not think about investing in a

replacement and enjoy your Christmas dinner sat around your brand new table.

The many ranges mean there is something to suit every home – whether you favour a rustic look, a traditional feel, want larger furniture or even painted oak.

Take a look at House of Oak now and get your new furniture in place for your Christmas guests to admire.

Your home might even inspire them to splash on some new furniture for their house.

EDINBURGH WOOLLEN MILL If you’re looking for great Christmas gift ideas, then pop into the Edinburgh Woollen Mill, which has been open in the heart of Holmfirth for over 20 years.

The store, which celebrated the 20th anniversary in April, is open seven days a week and has various departments including gifts and souvenirs, home wares, clothing, shoes, luggage and handbags, food, drinks and much more.

So if you’re stuck for a special gift, then it’s always worth having a browse at one of the town’s favourite shops.

On the lower floor, which opens onto Hollowgate, there is a great choice of gift ideas including a choice of over 100 whiskies, real ales and ciders, a range of preserves including jams and chutneys, Yorkshire gin, Holmfirth and Yorkshire souvenirs as well as hampers.

Hampers can be made to order and are available in three sizes.

So if you know what your friend or relative likes,

why not pick some jams, chutneys or drinks and tailor your hamper to their individual choice.

If you’re looking for clothing gifts, then remember the Edinburgh Woollen Mill has cashmere

and lambswool jumpers, slippers, Harris Tweed clothing and accessories, Hotter shoes, Pringle clothing, Country Rose ladies wear and much more.

Look out for a new range arriving very soon from the

popular Gray’s Country Gifts.

So next time you’re in Holmfirth in the run-up to Christmas, call in at the Edinburgh Woollen Mill and pick up a few festive gifts.

On Sundays the store is open from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

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What’s On Guide

Part of your community

with Michael Wallbank

Until November 30, Autumn afternoon tea at Totties Garden Centre.

Served daily from 2.30pm, £11.50. Dairy and gluten free available – booking a must.

First Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St John’s Church Hall in Lepton, HD8 0EW – Bluebell Garden Club.

All are welcome whether you garden a little, a lot, or not at all. For further details visit www. bluebellgardenclub.co.uk Thursday October 13 – Saturday 15, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: This Might Hurt – hilarious and heartbreaking tale of a man and his ageing aunt on an incredible odyssey through the NHS, from playwright John Godber (Bouncers, Teechers, Shafted!), 7.30pm. Also on Sat 15, 11am and 2pm, Christopher Nibble – children’s show.

Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Friday October 14 – Saturday 22, Hepworth Village Hall: Fri 14, Film night – The Lobster (doors and bar open 7pm); Fri 21, 7.30pm, Holmfirth Silents – silent film night; Sat 22, 8pm, Oompah Band night with Hepworth Band.

Totties Bistro Nights…

Saturdays – October 15, November 19 and December 17 from 7pm – three courses £27.95.

Saturday October 15, National Trust, Marsden: Hail Caesar – meet at Marsden railway station for a strenuous ten-mile walk with steep climbs, following ancient tracks to the Roman forts at Castleshaw, 10am-4pm.

More information 01484 847016, marsdenmoor@ nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday October 15 and Wednesday November 2, Through the Quay-Hole Tour at Heritage Quay, University of Huddersfield: Find out about all the fascinating collections and unique archives cared for by the university. Free and open to all. Tour times Sat 11am, Weds 1pm, monthly throughout the year. More information 01484 473168 or hqbookings@hud.ac.uk Saturday October 15 – Sunday 23, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Sat 15, Regenesis – The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway; Sun 16, 7pm, free gig in the Box Office bar featuring Rory Cannon, The Orchid Hunters and The Ticket Collectors, 8pm, main stage, The Three Degrees (When Will I See You Again, Year of Decision, Take Good Care of Yourself); Fri 21, The Tubes (White Punks on Dope, Sushi Girl, Talk To You Later), renowned for their theatrical live shows; Sat 22, The Floyd Effect – the music of Pink Floyd as it was meant to be; Sun 23, Walter Trout plus support Jared James Nichols.

Tickets on sale at the Box

Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Sunday October 16 and November 6, Holmfirth Farmers’ Market: quality local produce, fresh fruit and veg, meats, cheeses, cakes, jams and much more, in the Market Hall, 9am-2pm. Information line 01484 223730.

Sunday October 16, Dunford Parish Community Association: Car Boot Sale at the community centre, on the A616 near Crow Edge (HD9 7TP), from 10am. Sellers £5, free admission for customers but a donation would be much appreciated on entry, before parking.

Refreshments available including bacon sandwiches. Contact Barbara Cockburn 01226 762533.

Sunday October 16, Honley Civic Society & Trinity Church Sunday stroll: meet at the church for 2.15pm start, 310 bus to Scholes then walk back to Honley with leader Bert, latest in the monthly series.

Tuesday October 18 – Saturday 22, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: A Passionate Woman, play

by Kay Mellor, fascinating, tender and funny look at family life, performances in the Sygenta Cellar 7.15pm nightly + 2pm Sat. On the main stage, Tues 18 – Weds 19, 7.30pm, Coal – riveting dance theatre show marking 30 years since the end of the 1984-85 miners’ strike; Fri 21, 8pm, The Lovers Rock Monologues, fusing timeless music and theatrical storytelling. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt. org Wednesday October 19 – Saturday 22, Southgate Theatre, Honley: Honley Players present Noel Coward’s ghostly comedy Blithe Spirit, directed

by Meg Plummer, 7.30pm.

Tickets £8, £5 concessions available from Jacob’s Well, Gallery Cafe or online southgatetheatre.org Friday, October 21, 9.30am –11.30am, charity pamper morning at Totties Garden Centre. Mini treatment £5.

Sunday October 23 – Monday 24, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Sun 23, 6.30pm, Dancing Through The Decades, trip back in time with students from Pennine Academy of Dance; Mon 24, 2.30pm, High Jinx Magic & Illusion, fast paced family show filled with grand illusions and crazy circus skills, as seen on CBBC’s Blue Peter; Mon 24, 7.45pm, in the Sygenta Cellar, Eurohouse, darkly comic look at EU funding ideals and what got lost along the way. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt. org Monday October 24 – Tuesday 25, Scifest Yorkshire 2016 – Radiophonic Workshop: come and make your own

High Jinx Magic and Illusion, October 24. spooky 1960s-inspired sound effects (adults 18+ only) at University of Huddersfield Heritage Quay (HD1 3DH), 6pm-9pm. Free entry, but advance booking required eventbrite.co.uk Tuesday October 25, Explore Castle Hill’s History & Archaeology: join Huddersfield and District Archaeology Society and the Castle Hill Ranger on a free guided tour, aimed at 8-14 year olds accompanied by parent or carer, exploring the earthworks and areas of previous excavations, 2pm-4pm. Contact Julian Brown 07968 426 312, julian.brown@kirklees.gov. uk Tuesday October 25, Holmfirth Library: Family Learning Festival, learn how to use the BBC micro bit and get creative with programming, 2pm-4pm.

Suitable for age 7+, admission free with your library card, but booking is essential and children must be accompanied by an adult. To find out more, phone 01484 414868.

Tuesday October 25, Scifest Yorkshire 2016 – From Tricksters to Tweeting, join author Joanne Harris as she talks about what draws her to mythology, the fantastic and the gothic – and to writing on Twitter, at Huddersfield Town Hall, 7pm. Contact University of Huddersfield box office marketingmhm@hud.ac.uk Wednesday October 26 – Thursday October 27, Totties Garden Centre & The Olive Tree Bistro: Spooky SCRAPtasic workshops, your chance to create a scary masterpiece for Halloween, £3.50 payable on the day, 9.30am-11am. Phone 01484 680227.

Thursday October 27 – Saturday 29, Penistone Paramount: Thurs 27, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Rolling Back the Years, ultimate feelgood show taking you on a breathtaking musical journey through the ‘50s,

Lawrence Batley Theatre,

‘60s, and some of the brilliant sounds of the 1970s; Sat 29, 7.30pm, The ELO Experience – 10th Anniversary Tour.

Box office 01226 767532, penistoneparamount.co.uk Thursday October 27 – Friday November 4, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Thurs 27, Open Mic Night in the Box Office bar; Sat 29, We Are Scientists plus support Beverly; Fri 4, Anathema, rising progressive metal force with legions of fans across Europe and in America.

Tickets on sale at the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Saturday October 29 – Sunday 30, Holmfirth Civic Hall: Huddersfield Railway Modellers’ 49th annual exhibition featuring layouts in all popular scales, demonstrations, trade support, refreshments and disabled access, 10am-5pm.

Admission £5 adults, children £4, family (2+2) £12.

Friday October 28, 4pm to 6pm (booking essential) Children’s Halloween party at Totties Garden Centre. Pumpkin carving, tea, a drink and dancing.

Dress to impress – £8.50.

Saturday October 29, St Mary’s Church Parish Rooms, Church Street, Honley: Friends of Honley Library hosting a book sale plus bric-abrac and coffee morning, 10am-noon. To find out more, phone 01484 414868.

Saturday October 29, National Coal Mining Museum for England, Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton (WF4 4RH): Lantern Trail with spectacular firework finale, in aid of the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, 4pm registration, 5pm walk, 7.30pm (approx), fireworks. More information 01484 411040, contact@forgetmenotchild. co.uk Saturday October 29, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Halloween Happening, frightful feast of all things outlandish

and macabre with live music, exhibitions, magic, dancing and performances materialising all over the atmospheric Georgian building, chance to party with the best-dressed undead this side of hereafter, 7pm. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Sunday October 30, ‘Shuddersfield’ Halloween Walk: a taste of ‘orrible happenings and spooky sightings to keep you in good spirits, led by the phantasmagorical Rebecca Legg, who will reveal the ghostly ghastly and sometimes downright macabre side to Huddersfield’s past. Meet at Harold Wilson statue, front of Huddersfield Railway Station, St George’s Square, for 2.30pm start, £3, no booking needed. Contact David Griffiths info@ discoverhuddersfield.com Monday October 31, Holmfirth Parish Church: Halloween Which Tea? charity event hosted by the Inner Wheel Club of Holmfirth, tea tasting courtesy of Taylors of Harrogate followed by afternoon tea, 2pm-5pm.

All proceeds for president’s charities including Huddersfield Down Syndrome Support Group.

Monday October 31, Greenhead Park, Huddersfield: Halloween special on the miniature railway (weather permitting), 5pm-7pm.

Come dressed up in spooky outfits and join Mr Spook on his magical ghost train.

The track will be decked out with lights, spooks and blown up figures. Contact Graeme Hollyhead 07702 051 639, graememh@sky. com Thursday November 3 – Saturday 5, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: The Wedding Singer – muchloved musical comedy brought to life by a 50-strong cast of talented eight to 18-year-olds. Show times 7.30pm Thurs-Fri, 2.30pm Sat. Box office 01484 430528, thelbt.org Friday November 4, Huddersfield Town Hall: Sing For Peace, Mayor’s charity concert for the Royal British Legion, with Honley Ladies Choir, singers from other local choirs and the Yorkshire Military Band, including a performance of Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man, 7.15pm. Ticket line 01484 225755, tickets.kirklees. gov.uk Friday November 4, Holmfirth and Meltham Lions: charity concert at Denby Dale Pie Hall with sweet-voiced singersongwriter Edwina Hayes, superb harmonies from The Hall Brothers and Blackwater – ‘beautiful blend of acoustic guitars and voices’, 7pm. Tickets £13 from Steve 07921 132 542.

Saturday November 5, Rotary Club of Holmfirth:

Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display at Sands Recreation Ground, funfair from 6pm, bonfire 6.30 pm, fireworks 7pm.

Admission £4, £1 for children under 14.

Sunday November 6, Holmfirth Civic Hall: Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association annual contest, a full day of competition from 10am.

Tickets £5 available on the door.

Sunday November 6, Marsden Meander: gentle paced six-mile walk with the National Trust, up over the moors visiting five historic reservoirs, 10am-4.30pm. Assembly point Marsden station.

Please be aware there are some steep climbs.

More information 01484 847016, marsdenmoor@ nationaltrust.org.uk Sunday November 6 – Saturday 12, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Sun 6, Film: The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976, cert 18), dazzling sci-fi cult classic starring David Bowie (doors 6.30pm for 7pm start); Thurs 10, Cast (Walkaway, Guiding Star, Magic Hour and many more); Fri 11, Chas & Dave, back by public demand with all their singalong hits; Sat 12, The Christians (Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Harvest for The World). Tickets on sale at the Box Office bar (evenings) or online at picturedrome.net Tuesday November 8 – Saturday 12, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – Huddersfield Musical Theatre Company presents the North of England premiere of the all-singing, all-dancing romp, based on the classic comedy film starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin.

Performances, main stage 7.15pm nightly + 2.15pm Sat. Also, in the Sygenta Cellar, Tues 8, 7.45pm, The House Behind The Lines – new play; Thurs 10, 8pm, Comedy Cellar; Sat 12, 11am and 2pm, Molly’s Marvellous Medicine, lots of laughs and playful interaction, for age 3 to 7.

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Festival-goers given opportunity to take home memento

By Olivia Taylor MUSIC fans who visited Marsden for the recent 25th annual jazz festival were able to take home a special memento – an anniversary CD. Ten of the headline acts that appeared at this year’s festival donated tracks for the CD – including jazz legend Digby Fairweather, who also performed at the first Marsden Jazz Festival in 1992.

The CD features the ‘word art’ design being used in this year’s festival brochure which includes the names of artists who have appeared at the festival over the past 25 years in the shape of the number 25.

Other artists who have donated tracks for the CD are Anglo-American supergroup The Impossible Gentlemen, Jazz FM Awards 2016 nominee Nérija, 20-piece hip hop big band Abstract Orchestra, Montreal trio Trifolia, and Lancashirebased swing group The Swing Commanders.

All six acts appeared in the 19th century Mechanics Hall during the festival weekend.

Festival producer, Barney Stevenson, said: “This year’s festival was a truly memorable experience for anyone who attended and we’re delighted we were also able to offer a CD and T-shirt as a 25th anniversary souvenir.

Pupils take part in expeditions

“We produced a CD for the first time at last year’s festival and were really pleased that so many of the headline artists appearing at the 2016 festival also agreed to donate tracks for free.

“We’ll be using any profit we make from the CD and T-shirt to help fund next year’s festival, so hopefully the Marsden Jazz Festival can continue for at least another 25 years.”

The 25th anniversary CD is available at www. marsdenjazzfestival.com/ shop.

Over 100 gigs took place in Marsden over the weekend for the 25th Marsden

Jazz Festival, which was supported by Yorkshire Water and Arts Council England.

The festival also featured the renowned Saturday street parade, an artisan market in Marsden’s Victorian park and over 140 hours of live music at 25 venues.

Marsden Jazz Festival was named ‘Outstanding Established Festival’ at the Yorkshire Gig Guide Grassroots Awards 2015, and thousands of music lovers make their way to Marsden by train, bus, car and narrow boat every year for the festival weekend.

A new shop has opened it’s doors to locals, giving them the opportunity to take a look at all things vintage. The Vintage Rooms, Holmfirth was founded by Louise Anderson, 37 of Wortley village. Louise isn’t a newbie to the vintage business, as the former owner of The Nichols Building Vintage she’s keen to welcome both local customers and those from further a field for a truly personal shopping experience. Visitors inside the shop can expect everything antique, from baths and chairs, to clothing and art work. Louise said: “After years of trying to find a premises in Holmfirth, I stumbled upon Julie’s old shop - The House Eccentricity, and fell in love.” Along with Lost & Found, Briggs & Oliver Antiques and Multicraft Cabin, Holmfirth is proving a popular destination for shoppers who are looking for something a little bit different.

HOLMFIRTH High School pupils travelled over 600 miles this summer – to take part in expeditions to Vietnam and Cambodia.

Since 2008, the school has organised four Malawi expeditions to its partner school, as well as to Uganda, Southern Peru, South Africa and Northern Peru.

And it was another successful trip for the school this year.

During the expedition, the students took responsibility

for arranging their own transport, accommodation and food, and managed their own budgets.

The pupils also visited popular tourist sites, including an execution camp.

The main purpose of the expedition, however, was to complete a project at the New Hope for Cambodian Children orphanage, where 220 children, including babies, that are infected with HIV, are cared for.

To help improve the

facilities, the students painted classrooms and sorted educational resources, as well as spending time with the children, chatting and playing games, as well as joining the children for the Star Wars film night and at their regular disco nights.

Students are currently preparing for two further expeditions, with the fifth Malawi expedition in summer 2017 and China in 2018.

Charity appeals for Christmas volunteers MARIE Curie is appealing for local volunteers for its Christmas Collection

Appeal. The charity will be collecting in Holmfirth on December 10. Anyone

interested should contact the local Fundraising Office on 01274 386190.

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Meltham’s Mayoral chain Four new board members added stolen in house robbery POLICE are appealing for information after a high value mayoral chain was stolen in a burglary in Kirklees.

Kirklees CID would like to speak to anyone who has information about the theft of the Meltham Urban Town Council Mayoral chain which was among items stolen last week.

The chain, which is clearly marked with the council’s name, was among items taken following a burglary at a property in the Meltham area overnight between Friday September 30 and Saturday October 1.

Also taken was the victim’s 64 reg plate silver BMW M3 sport car.

The chain itself is of high value and was contained within a brown leather case which has clasps on either side and is embossed with the letters MUDC-Meltham Urban District Council.

This is the second burglary of the kind, with Holmfirth and Meltham Lions Club chain of office being stolen earlier this year.

DC Victoria Catania, who is investigating the offence, said: “We are appealing for information regarding this burglary and particularly for anyone who has information about the whereabouts of the

mayoral chain.

“Clearly the chain has substantial emotional and historical significance for the council and the wider community in Meltham and it is something we are very keen to trace as quickly as possible. It is branded with the council’s logo and is highly distinctive. Anyone who is offered it for sale should contact the police.

“I would also ask residents to keep an eye out for the brown, embossed box it was

contained in, in case this has been discarded somewhere.”

She added: “We are also appealing for anyone who may have seen the victim’s BMW M3 car in the Meltham area overnight or who has information about its theft to contact Kirklees CID on 101 referencing crime number 13160424950 “Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”

HOLMFIRTH Fair Trade has announced four new board members.

The new board members are Michelle Brown, Kathryn Sheard, Shelagh Uden and Liz Cuerden.

Gerard Hetherington, chairman of the board at

fair trader said: “It is great to see so many of Fair Trader’s volunteers wanting to become board members and contribute to the shop’s further progress and growth.

“We have had a good track record over the six years since we set up Fair Trader,

keeping our heads above water when so many other new businesses have failed.

“With this new influx of talent having expertise in the areas that really count, we think fair trader will go from strength to strength.”

Ramblers walk to Wolfstones

aid of Macmillan Cancer Support earlier this month.

Thanks to the proceeds from the cakes, along with a tombola and raffle, the group raised £178.28.

The ‘Friends’ would like to thank everyone who attended.

two Rolex watches, wedding and eternity rings, cash, a navy blue Captains hat, iPads and iPhones.

If anyone has any information about the burglary or has been offered any of the items for sale please contact PC Sarah Culley at Kirklees CID via 101 quoting reference 13160426336.

SEVENTEEN members of Huddersfield Healthy Life Ramblers walked to Wolfstones Heights from Meltham.

The route went via Meltham Mills and Meltham Golf Course to Wilshaw.

The group then walked past the Almhouses and Australia Farm through the wood to the Heights where they took in the stunning view.

The return to Meltham was through Slate Pit Wood and Windy Bank Wood.

The leaders were Sui Sandford and Irene Hanson.

Other September walks were from Todmorden to Hebden Bridge, around Skelmanthorpe, and a circular from Saltaire.

For more info on the group contact: 01484 665068.

Library hosts coffee morning FRIENDS of Honley Library hosted a coffee morning in

Woman hurt in car crash Trio receive Gold Badges A WOMAN was seriously injured after a crash in Holmfirth.

The crash happened on Huddersfield Road early last month.

The two vehicles involved were a Nissan Micra and Mitsubishi Outlander.

Watches taken in burglary

POLICE in Huddersfield are appealing for information following a burglary.

It happened on Saturday, October 1 at some time between 6pm and 10pm at an address on Westerley Lane in Shelley.

Suspects entered a property and stole a large number of items including

ANDREW Ingham, Yvonne Ingham and Maurice Littlewood were presented with their Bar to Gold Badges at the Mere Resort RNLI presentations 2016.

The trio were given their badges for over 90 years’ combined service to the RNLI. A spokesperson said: “We at the Honley & Brockholes branch are very proud to have their service recognised and wish them many more happy years with the Honley & Brockholes branch of RNLI.” For more details visit http://honleyand brockholesrnli.btck.co.uk/

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Mulberry House, Birdsedge

IF you’re looking for a project, then the delightfullynamed Mulberry House in the village of Birdsedge could be the perfect property for you.

Built in 1971 by the late Glynn and Margaret Marriott, this is the first time the detached dormer bungalow has ever come on to the property market.

Alisdair Marriott, the couple’s son said: ‘’My brother and I are now dealing with the sale,

following the death of our mother.

“Our parents lived here since the early 1970s and named it Mulberry House because the original land was known locally as Mulberry Field. ‘’Externally the house is very sound but needs renovation inside to bring it up to modern standards.

“It is a property which is ripe for refurbishment and would suit someone looking for a project and who wants

a large garden.’’

The dormer bungalow in Park Head Lane stands in 0.9 acres and has extensive gardens front and rear.

Because of the land around it, there is also scope to expand the property subject to planning permission.

Externally there is also a garage with internal access to the utility room, and the private garden is mostly laid to lawn with trees and hedgerows on the boundary.

There is also a sun terrace to the rear and a small orchard.

Internally the ground floor is entered via a front porch into an entrance hall leading to a lounge with triple aspect, a dining room, study, downstairs cloakroom, breakfast kitchen and utility room.

The room, currently used as a study, would make a fourth bedroom if required.

Upstairs in the dormer of the property are three bedrooms, two with sliding

door wardrobes. On this floor there is also the house bathroom.

Alasdair said: “Our parents had the house built to their own particular specifications and it has been a much-loved family home ever since.

Birdsedge is a lovely village and Birdsedge First School is close by. ‘’ The property is close to open countryside for those who love walking and the great outdoors.

It is ideal for anyone

commuting via the M1 and there are railway stations in nearby Denby Dale and Shepley.

This is a perfect buy for anyone who wants to get their hands on a property project and is also ideal for a family with young children because of the large garden.

The property is being marketed by Butcher Residential Estate Agents of Denby Dale.

Tel: 01484 943020.

Price: £480,000.

... The Old Barn, Crosland Edge

SET over three floors, The Old Barn at Crosland Edge is a stunning family home with panoramic views over Meltham and Helme.

Lived in by Heath and Sam Jackson and their three children since 2002, the former barn and cottage has been extensively extended and remodelled into a fabulous five-bedroom property.

In the last year, however the couple have bought another neighbouring property to renovate as a project and move into – but

it’s literally a stone’s throw from their current home.

Sam said: “We thought long and hard about moving from here. Our children have grown up in this house and it has been the most glorious family home.

“The only reason we are moving from here is because the former farm property further down the lane came up for sale, meaning we can stay in the same peaceful and private area with the same neighbours. At least we won’t have far to move.’’

Crosland Edge is a little

known hamlet which offers stunning views over the surrounding countryside and a peaceful way of life, yet is within reach of all the facilities of Meltham village.

The Old Barn used to be part of a former farm and was first made into a dwelling in 1980.

Heath said: “I gather the kitchen area is a former pigsty and other parts of the property used to house the cows. It had been renovated when we moved in but over the years we have done a lot more work on the property.’’

One of the main features of the property is the double height large lounge which has three sets of double doors which look out over the surrounding countryside.

Above the lounge is a mezzanine level which, together with three of the bedrooms and the contemporary house bathroom, currently makes an ideal wing for the couple’s three children.

The main entrance to the property is via the original barn door which brings visitors into a hallway

leading to the lounge, master bedroom and shower room, wet room, a further double bedroom, a bootroom and entrance to the garage and studio. Steps lead from the hallway downstairs to the large kitchen with Karndean flooring and a range cooker, a second sitting room and a utility room.

Sam said: “The unusual aspect of this house is that although it is spread over three floors, every level opens out onto the garden.

“This is because of the slope of the land, allowing

a few different garden and sitting out areas.’’

The house has solar panels on part of the roof, some underfloor heating and is quite eco-friendly.

This is a stunning property in an idyllic location and ideal for a growing family.

It is quiet and private yet still within a short drive of shops, services and schools.

The property is being marketed by Wm Sykes Estate Agents.

Tel: 01484 683543.

Price: offers in the region of £695,000.

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