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Kamikaze corner: call for change

Anger as council makes heritage garden u-turn

By Sandie Marshall THE long-awaited Holmfirth Heritage Garden is now unlikely to go ahead after a £200,000 council grant was suddenly withdrawn.

The money had originally been approved by Kirkless Council almost three years ago – but at a special Cabinet meeting, the council withdrew its offer, blaming the recession and spending cuts.

Greg Christofi, chairman of the Holme Valley Business Association and one of the driving forces behind the plans described the shock U-turn as ‘a real kick in the teeth’.

Coun Christofi, a member of Holme Valley Parish Council, said he and others had spent eight years working on the heritage garden. He has a letter from

Kirklees from 2008 telling him the £200,000 building costs had been approved.

He said: “We have been betrayed. The Business Associaton did all the unpaid homework and gave it to them on a plate. We have worked so hard on this and the council has wasted money by messing about for years and now they tell us it is no longer viable. I am disgusted.”

Ideas for the heritage garden grew out of plans to errect a statue of Compo to celebrate the town’s long association with Last of the Summer Wine.

Over time, it was agreed to build a garden on the concreted area of Huddersfield Road between Longley’s Farm Shop and Ashley Jackson’s gallery to represent the area’s wider heritage including Bamford’s films and postcards, the mills of the

Industrial Revolution, farming and Last of the Summer Wine.

“This would have been something to help us rebuild our tourism now Last of the Summer Wine has finished. We thought we had Kirklees’ support in this.

They know how important it is that we develop things to replace it and this was a big part of that.”

He is also keen to know what has happened to money given to Kirklees by Yorkshire Water who had agreed to sponsor the wishing well. Money to erect the Compo statue has been raised through donations over the last few years and is secure.

A Kirklees spokesman said: “Village enhancement projects from across both North and South Kirklees were cut or withdrawn because of a lack of available funding during the recession.”

Huddersfield Town legend Andy Booth was one of the judges involved in a Go Kart Challenge which was open to 12 local schools. Holmfirth High School scooped three awards from it.

A HOLMFIRTH councillor is leading a campaign to remove changes made to one of the village’s busiest roads – because he claims it’s turned it into a death trap.

Coun Ken Sims told a meeting of Kirklees councillors that the new chicanes which have been installed on Victoria Street, in Holmfirth, have made it dangerous.

He claimed that he opposed the scheme before it even began, and he is now campaigning for the new chicanes to be removed and the road to be put back to how it was.

He said: “I’ve spoken to Street Scene, I had a site visit, hoping that common sense, before the completion of the work, would prevail and they would see sense. However, it seems not to be the case. It is now in the mind of both the business association and the ward councillors a death trap for pedestrians and it’s already been called a kamikaze corner.”

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Hepworth pub with a taste for fine art ...

By Sandie Marshall ONE Holme Valley pub is proving it is truly at the ‘art’ of its community. The Butcher’s Arms in Hepworth is treating its customers to fine art alongside its ale and food.

The pub has become something of a community hub for the work of local artists, with paintings, sculptures and ceramics displayed around its dining room and bar, and in the garden.

“I feel passionate about giving artists a place to display their work,” says chef and proprietor Tim Bilton, who trained under the legendary Raymond Blanc.

“With cuts to rural arts funding there are fewer and fewer places for artists to showcase their

work and, just as we support local food producers here, it’s great to be involved with the community in this way and support other local people.”

Local potter Sue Jenkins, who has a small studio in Holmfirth, has made stoneware sheep and farmyard animals for the pub interior and garden. Even Tim’s old saucepans have been put to good use as art installations.

Holmfirth sculptor Mick KirbyGeddes – also known as ‘Metal Mickey’ because of the way he sculpts out of scrap metal – has used The Butchers’ discarded pots and pans in art projects at local schools. And he’s created several turtle and fish out of other everyday metal objects for

the beer garden’s decked area.

“Having my work displayed at The Butcher’s provides the pub with a constantly changing art display; artists like me with a venue and sales outlet; and customers with the opportunity to buy unique artworks. Everyone wins!” said Mick.

And the pub’s artwork has also got the nod of approval from Peter Murray, director or the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, who dines at The Butcher’s Arms every week: “Sourcing local products and art and craft from the region add to the special ambience of The Butcher’s Arms. This contributes to the local culture, making the pub a very special place to visit.”

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Unfortunately, Tim didn’t make it through to the next stage of the competition but said he thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

He’ll be recreating his dishes and talking about his time on the programme at an event at the Butchers Arm’s in May.

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Twenty jobs saved as nursery changes hands

Staff and children at Honley Day Care which was saved from closure by its new owners

A HONLEY pre-school nursery saved from administration in February is looking forward to a bright future under its new ownership.

Honley Day Care and prepreparatory school on Queens Square Business Park was sold by the official receiver on behalf of Jones Day Care Nurseries.

It was bought by Carlin Nurseries, a new company set up by the owners of the business park, with Helen Taylor, the manager of

the former nursery, as a director.

They were able to continue operating the thriving nursery with the existing staff, saving over 20 local jobs.

Unfortunately, a buyer for the preparatory school, which had just seven pupils, could not be found.

Carlin Nurseries has reinbursed all parents from the preparatory school who had paid advanced fees or desposits to Jones Day Care.

Helen Taylor and her team are determined to see Honley Day Care go from strength to strength for the 107 pre-school children who currently go there. She said: “We have been judged by Ofsted as providing ‘outstanding’ care for our children and this will continue under our new owners.

“It has been a difficult time and we would like to thank all parents for their support and understanding throughout.”

£140k skateboarding and BMX plans still on the right track SKATEBOARDING fans in Meltham have been giving their ideas for the town’s latest attraction – a £140,000 skate and BMX track at Broadlands recreation ground.

Friends of Meltham Greenway, the group behind the plans, have been meeting with youngsters straight off the school bus to ask for their opinions on the track design. As a result of their input, drawings are now being done ahead of construction which should be complete by early next year.

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Mel Gibson from Friends told the Review: “We started off with the idea of building a BMX dirt track in Robert Ashton Park. It then became clear that there are far more skateboarders than BMX riders so we decided to change to a concrete track which would suit both lots.

“The skateboarders tend to congregate around Morrisons car park so it is seemed sensible to take the track to them – Broadlands rec is close to where they currently meet and ride.

“It was vital we provide a

track which is right for what they want so we put posters in schools and started to meet the kids as they got off the school buses in the town centre. Since then a group have been meeting us and getting involved in the designs.

“They really are smashing kids and I’ve enjoyed meeting them.”

Meltham Town Council has given outline planning permission for the track.

Friends of Meltham Greenway are hoping to move things along at a meeting in late April once formal designs have been provided.

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Pupils dig their new outdoor classrooms GREEN-FINGERED volunteers from Yorkshire Water have been busy providing two local schools with valuable outdoor classrooms where they can learn about plants, nature and wildlife.

Both projects have been completed under the company's One Million Green Fingers initiative which provides volunteers and materials to build new school gardens.

At Netherthong Primary School 43 keen pupils had already formed their own gardening club called the Perfect Planters. They needed help to turn an overgrown area outside their classroom into planting beds so they could grow their own flowers and vegetables.

The Yorkshire Water team got to work on the area and created six raised beds as well as painting school benches and tidying other areas.

The gardening club has now planted the new beds, even turning one into a mini-sensory garden with different herbs and plants, bringing to life the senses of touch, smell and sight. They also hope to harvest vegetables to sell at their summer fair so they can buy even more plants for the future.

Netherthong class three teacher Jane Martin said: “We had been planning to tackle this neglected, unused plot since Spring and had created an after school gardening club with the intention of simply growing container vegetables on

Holme Infant and Junior School has a new wildlife garden with a dry stone wall boundary thanks to Yorkshire Water volunteers.

The garden, designed to attract a the plot. We realised our space large number of animals and was limited by existing shrubs, so insects for the children to study, when Yorkshire Water offered to also has a seating area with tree send a digger and a team to do a trunks for seats which will provide garden makeover we had to extend a space for outdoor teaching sesour original ideas. sions in summer, and a living wil“The children are really excited low dome which the youngsters and the area which Yorkshire will have to learn to nurture and Water have created will hopefully tend to. inspire a real joy in gardening Jamie Wilson, IT analyst at among all our children. We are Yorkshire Water and challenge extremely grateful to Yorkshire team leader said: “It is great to be Water. Who knows – we could be able to create a garden that we Netherthong’s answer to Kew know the school will use to its full Gardens – watch this space!” she potential. added.

“Our teams from Yorkshire Water Meanwhile at Holme Infant and are really excited about seeing the Junior School, 42 volunteers from end results and helping to create Yorkshire Water's IT department an environment where children spent three days building a dry will really be able to get stuck into stone wall as a boundary to their learning.” new wildlife garden.

Moor fires tackled from air A WATER-DUMPING helicopter was brought in to help firefighters tackle a series of moor fires which threatened wildlife on protected land above Marsden and Slaithwaite.

West Yorkshire Fire Service said more than 50 firefighters used beaters and water to tackle the outbreaks which reached a peak over the warm weekend of April 9 and 10.

As the fires threatened to get out of control, The National

Trust and the Fire Service decided to bring in the helicopter.

Part of the affected moorland is managed by The National Trust and one section is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The unseasonally dry start to Spring has been blamed for the outbreaks.

A fire service spokeswoman said: “If this hot weather is set to continue, this could just be the start.”

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Tributes paid to community stalwart Carlton,74,collapses during contest parade

By Sandie Marshall TRIBUTES have been paid to community stalwart Carlton Mellor who collapsed and died during the Holme Valley Brass Band Contest parade on April 3.

Mr Mellor, 74, was marching with the Honley Yorkshire Traction band through the centre of Holmfirth when he suffered heart failure. Paramedics tried to resuscitate him but he died shortly after. His wife Mary also plays with Honley band and was marching in the parade when the tragedy happened.

He leaves three children, Lesley, Graham and Susan, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

As a mark of respect, bandsmen from across the region will meet with friends and family in Holmfirth on Saturday (April 16) at 6.30pm to complete the parade in Mr Mellor’s honour before going on to Holmfirth Parish Church and later Holmbridge Parish Hall for a celebration of his life.

His family have issued an open invitation to anyone who knew him to join them at Crown Bottom for the tribute.

Mary told the Review: “When he died the band was playing ‘True

and Trusty’ which couldn’t have been more appropriate for him.

We will certainly be playing that for him again on Saturday.”

Other than three years’ service with the RAF in Malta during the 1950s, Mr Mellor lived in the Holme Valley all his life.

Most of his career was spent working as a baker for Metric Brothers butchers with later stints at The Old Bridge Bakery and Holmfirth Cakery. He also held a second job as a coach driver.

He is best known locally for his work with many societies and charities. He was chairman of the Holmfirth Macmillan Cancer Support Committee for 20 years and raised thousands of pounds through activities including parachute and bungee jumps and abseils down structures including the Humber Bridge, the Galpharm Stadium and Bradford Media Museum.

He famously completed the Great North Run dressed as a top hat.

At the time of his death, he was planning a fund-raising canoe trip along the canal from Leeds to Liverpool – a feat his family are now determined to complete in his memory.

Through his work with

Carlton Mellor was committed to fund raising for Macmillian Cancer Support and completed a number of daredevil stunts in the process.

Macmillan Mr Mellor became extremely active in the organisation of Holmfirth Art Week which each year raises tens of thousands of pounds for the cancer charity.

He was a driving force behind the new-style brass band contest and was for many years a member of Holmfirth Brass Band Association. He loved all types of music and theatre including opera and ballet and had organised two revivals of Holmfirth Sing with a third in the pipeline.

He was currently rehearsing for the May production of the Huddersfield Gilbert & Sullivan Society.

He served as committee member and later chairman of Holmfirth Amateur Dramatics, featuring in many of their productions, and was a founder member of Holmfirth Bell-

Carlton was a baker throughout his working life. He's pictured here in 1977 baking special pork pies for the Queen's Silver Jubilee.

ringers.

Off the stage Mr Mellor was also a keen sportsman. As a younger man he played cricket for Cartworth Moor, became a qualified football referee and ran for Holmfirth Harriers.

One of his proudest achievements was receiving an award from the National Blood Service for giving 75 donations over many years.

He often expressed his disappointment that he could no longer give blood after he underwent triple heart by-pass surgery on retirement from work.

Andrew Bray of Andrews Greengrocers in Holmfirth knew Mr Mellor through his work with the Brass Band Association.

“He was a lovely man who did a massive amount for the community. He’ll be much missed,” he said.

Bob Riley, treasurer of Holmfirth Macmillan Cancer Support Committee was also a good friend.

“Carlton was an integral part of Art Week. He did the lighting, put up screens, baked cakes and organised volunteers. I don’t know how we’re going to manage without him.

“He was always cheerful and happy and you could bet he always had an amusing anecdote to tell about his latest escapades.”

Mr Mellor’s children also paid tribute to their father. “I can honestly say I don’t have a single bad memory of him,” said Susan.

Lesley added: “You couldn’t wish for a better father.”

There was no funeral service for Mr Mellor as he had decided to donate his body to Sheffield University for medical use.

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Butchers rack up a victory

Pupils get set for Olympics

By Sandie Marshall HOLMFIRTH High School pupils and teachers have been officially welcomed into London’s 2012 Get Set network in recognition of their commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic values.

They have been awarded a plaque and certificate to acknowledge their involvement in the London 2012 education programme.

This means they join schools and colleges across the UK as members of the special Olympic community – the Get Set network – and will receive access to exclusive competitions and 2012 Games related opportunities over the coming years.

In a message to the school, Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of the Olympics organising committee said: “When London won the right to host the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, we made a clear promise to use the power of the 2012 Games to inspire young people.

“I am proud to welcome Holmfirth High School in to the Get Set network for their exciting work around the Olympic Values of friendship, excellence and

respect and the Paralympic Values of inspiration, courage, determination and equality.”

Assistant Headteacher Donald Cumming who presented the school with the plaque and certificate, said: “Students at Holmfirth High School are excellent examples of how London 2012 is helping to spark young people’s imagination and inspiring them to get involved and make a difference.

“They have clearly demonstrated that London 2012’s education programme extends far beyond PE and sport and I hope they will motivate other young people to join their journey.”

To earn the right to become a member of the new Get Set network, schools and colleges need to register with Get Set, showcase their student-led work around the Values via the dedicated ‘Get Set’ blog, and complete a short application form.

By being accepted, Holmfirth High School will now receive the right to use the London 2012 education logo on their headed paper, website and school sign.

A TEAM from Hade Edge butchers Brindon Addy landed the best lamb product award at the Butchers Q Guild 2011 National Barbecue Championships.

‘Rack on Black’ was prepared by butchers Joe Brereton, Joe Ribbons and Simon Ward, with assistance from the first Joe’s girlfriend Heather Ainscough.

The award-winning product has long been a firm BBQ favourite among Brindon’s customers. It is based on rack of prime lamb from long-time local supplier George Wood, of Carlecotes,

Pottery student Sheila Hirst’s model of Alice will be one of the pieces on display at Holmfirth Tourist Information Centre.

Clay time at centre POTTERY students from Holmfirth Adult Education Centre have visited Wonderland for their inspiration for their latest display. Their creations on the theme Alice in Wonderland will be shown at Holmfirth Tourist Information Centre from May 10-24.

This will coincide with Adult Learners Week which runs from May 15-21.

A mural based on the theme Evolution made by students last year will be unveiled by local MP Jason McCartney at the Adult Education Centre on May 13 at 11.30am. The centre, on Huddersfield Road, next to the Fire Station, will be open throughout Adult Learners Week for anyone to pop in and take a look. In addition to the mural there will be a further display of students’ work to represent the many courses on offer at the Centre including pottery, upholstery, stained glass, art, craft, fitness, skills for life, languages and computing.

stuffed with the shop’s own black pudding, finished off with a mint and rosemary glaze. One of the judges, Yorkshire-based food writer and editor Elaine Lemm wrote: “The Rack on Black was one of my favourites of the day – well done!”

The accolade delighted shop owner Brindon Addy, who is chairman of the Q Guild’s northeast region and national vicechairman: “These young up-andcoming butchers did us proud.

They are a real credit to the shop.”

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Organisers ‘chuffed’at double Spitfire flyover

Young dancers at Holmfirth’s Justify Move Dance Academy have been learning about the wonders of their environment through a series of Hidden Beauty workshops.

They were using creative movement to explore clouds, sky and nature and learned how to catch a cloud using a Tai Ch technique based on a Chinese story about a dragon.

The workshops were part of the Hidden Beauty project created by Justify Move Artistic Director Lucie Lee together with visual artist Kathryn Oubridge and photographer Regina Verheyen.

NOT one but TWO Battle of Britain Spitfires will fly over Upperthong in a spectacular climax to this year’s village Gala.

Helen Wilson from the Village Hall Committee who organise the Gala said she is “really chuffed” to have secured the two historic aeroplanes for the festivities, weather permitting.

“The last Spitfire we had was several years ago. However, I have tried tirelessly every year since and had to wait until now before I did it but everyone is really pleased. It is always a very emotional occasion as they come past.”

The Gala will be held over the weekend of June 24-26 and will be kicked off in usual party mood with an over 21 event on the Friday evening. Music will provided

by The Fabulous BB Kings, a ninepiece classic soul and Motown group.

There will be a fully licensed bar and food will be served during the evening. As is traditional for the opening night of the Gala, Gary Duncan will be providing a disco until 1am.

Tickets will be available at the beginning of June and the Upperthong Village Hall website will provide more details of availability.

On Saturday the youngsters lead the way as Upperthong Juniors Cricket Club host matches with

other clubs from all over the region.

The evening will see events including crowning the Gala Queen, the Upperthong's Got Talent contest, Mr Upperthong and a family disco followed by a local live band.

Sunday is the 'traditional' gala day starting at noon with a short church service led by Di Ellerton from St John's Upperthong and then the Gala Queen will lead a procession with Slaithwaite Brass Band parading into the village.

The Upperthong's Women's Institute will be in the village hall providing light refreshments and selling homemade cakes and jams. The Spitfire flypast will then take place

during the afternoon.

“There will be lots of fun on the Sunday, more drink, more food – plenty to do, face painting, games, we are hoping for a ducking stool – the website will update people as we go along but if anyone is interested in having a stall we would love to hear from them and we encourage people to come along and join in,” said Helen.

“The Gala is one weekend in the year where you realise that all the hard work we put into the running of the village hall and the organising of the Gala itself is well worth it and the sense of community spirit is fantastic.”

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Tea is served ... courtesy of Lotto

By Sandie Marshall YOUNG and old joined together for tea and cake at a special Spring Fling event in Holmfirth funded by the National Lottery.

Pupils from Lydgate School For Complex Needs were there along with members of Holme Valley Sharing Memories, a group of older people who carry out arts projects in local schools , including their oldest member 96-year-old Wilfred Clarke. Local MP Jason McCartney dropped in to join the party.

The aim of the Spring Fling was to bring young and old together, providing opportunities for the young people to learn new skills such as food preparation, art and

design skills and waiting on tables and gain confidence socially. For the older people it provided the chance to spend time with the younger generation and pass on their life skills to them. Sharing Memories received £6,158 through Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All programme to stage the celebration.

Jason said: “The Holme Valley Sharing Memories Group is a wonderful initiative and I’m very proud of them for the super work they are doing to forge friendships across the generations in our area. There is just something inspiring about seeing the younger generation learning all kinds of skills, like art and craft, from people who are now in their 70s, 80s and even 90s.

If ever there was a perfect example of the Big Society in action, this must be it.”

Teacher Val Tipling, who has supported the Lydgate children throughout the project, said: “This has been very special and has offered our pupils a range of different learning experiences.

Working with older people is an extremely valuable aspect of the children’s lives and one that they will always remember. They have developed communication and creative skills and learned care and respect for others which has resulted in some true friendships for the future.”

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Lydgate School pupil Caitlinne Hoyle serves cakes to Jason McCartney MP and Wilfred Clarke at the Spring Fling.

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Church celebrates with flower festival SCHOLES Methodist Church is holding a flower festival over the May Day weekend as part of its 150th Anniversary Celebrations.

The festival’s theme will be 'celebrations', and the arrangements, which are being done by members of the congregation helped by local people, will represent

the Church year and its activities.

The Church will be open for the festival on Saturday April 29 from 10am-5pm, Sunday May 1 from 12noon-4pm and Monday May 2 from 10am4pm.

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served all through the weekend, and guest organists will also be playing.

On the Monday morning, children from Scholes Junior and Infant School will be performing Maypole dances.

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Fun fitness class for new mums A NEW weekly session of Buggymovers, the fun fitness class for new mums, is starting in Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, on Wednesday, May 4.

Buggymovers provides safe exercise for new mums without the need for babysitters or crèches – because baby comes too. Buggymovers is based around exercising with buggies and included in the hour-long class are simple exercises, such as squats, leg-lifts and stretches, which will help to strengthen the

muscles weakened through pregnancy, improve posture and burn fat.

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Tennis pro Gillian Kilner with some of her young pupils at Holmfirth Tennis Club

Tournaments celebrated at tennis club open days

By Sandie Marshall HOLMFIRTH Tennis Club is planning a series of special open days to celebrate the world’s great tennis tournaments and to give local people a chance to try out its new facilities.

The first will be a wine and cheese day for the French Open in May followed by strawberries and cream served up during Wimbledon Fortnight. Finally, there will be burgers and beer for the US Open in late Summer.

The historic club, whose official name is Holmfirth Parish Church Tennis Club, dates back to the 1920s and is tucked away behind the site of the former Midlothian garage on New Mill Road.

Chairman Keith Womersley admits that being hidden from view can have some drawbacks. “We’ve been called ‘Holmfirth’s best kept secret’,� he says. “Many people don’t know we’re here and many others confuse us with Thongsbridge Tennis Club. But those who do find us know we are a friendly club with great facilities.�

The club has spent ÂŁ65,000 on its three outdoor courts and floodlights over the last two years.

Members have open access to the courts at all times other than match nights, and can take advantage of lessons from the club’s tennis professional South African-born Gillian Kilner. Two teams each of men and ladies play matches in Huddersfield

tennis leagues. Social tennis is organised every Sunday morning.

Committee member Andy Wood would like to welcome more new members to the club.

He said: “We think we’ve got something for everyone here, whether you’re an expert or a beginner. “We’ve responded to the Government’s request for sports clubs to hold their membership fees during the recession so tennis here is not expensive with annual fees from ÂŁ16 for the youngest juniors to ÂŁ115 for full adult membership with different concessions in between.â€?

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Festival forges forward ORGANISERS of Holmfirth Arts Festival are promising an exciting mixture of the new and the familiar this summer, thanks in part to a £10,000 grant from the Arts Council.

Festival director Jonathan Best believes the programme, which will be unveiled later this month, will offer something for everyone. He told the Review: “We have 16 days of music, theatre, art and comedy happening all over the valley. The money from

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the Arts Council is extremely positive. It will make new events possible and means we can be more ambitious through commissioning new music and investing in new artists.”

Jonathan and the Festival committee have big plans to establish it as a major UK event.

The Arts Festival will run from 11-26 June. For the latest on the programme, visit www.holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk

AS A young RAF Officer I served on Operation Warden, the no fly zone over Northern Iraq. With that back ground I’ve been asking questions of the government, including the PM, in the House of Commons about the current situation. I also did a range of interviews on BBC News 24, BBC Radio 5 Live, PM programme on Radio 4 and Radio Leeds.

There’s a big debate going on about the future direction of Holmfirth and the Holme Valley in general. The end of the BBC’s Last of the Summer Wine series has got us all thinking of where we want to see our area go.

Some want to hang onto the Summer Wine tag with a new museum and associated visitor attractions whilst others want to diversify into new avenues of tourism.

On the wish lists are a new hotel, facilities for walkers, wine tours, promoting our lovely countryside and more local shops selling local produce. All these ideas were up for discussion at the Holmfirth Community Forum up at the Huntsman Inn recently.

“Doing Community Better” was the title of the event. One of the most impressive presentations

with Jason McCartney MP

came from a group of youngsters from Holmfirth High School who explained their long term vision for our valley.

I’ve been getting to know all the nooks and crannies of our valley as I’ve been cycle training for the Keep It Up Huddersfield to Brighton ride at the end of April.

I’ve been out on my bike ahead of the 280 mile trip with other Huddersfield Town fans for the last away game of the season at Brighton. Funds raised will be for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the Huddersfield Town football academy. Please visit my website for a link to the donation site www.jasonmccartney.com By the way I couldn’t let this opportunity pass by without wishing Huddersfield Town the best of luck in their final promotion push to the Championship.

Finally the referendum on changing the voting system is rapidly approaching. It’s the same day as the local elections. I’ll be saying No to AV as I believe in One person, One vote.

A change would be costly and complicated. We do though need to change our politics. We need more engagement with youngsters, we need politicians who

keep their promises and we need to reduce the cost of politics – I’ve voted to cut the numbers of MPs by 50.

If you need my help please get in touch: my Holmfirth office is at Upperbridge House, 24 Huddersfield Rd, Holmfirth, HD9 2JS – opposite Ashley Jackson’s gallery. Tel: 01484 688364 or 688378. Email: jason.mccartney.mp@parliament.uk

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Everyone is invited!

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celebration on your street or in your club or village hall?

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Families invited to hop on the Bunny Express over Easter FAMILIES are being invited to hop aboard the Bunny Express in Huddersfield’s Greenhead Park over the Easter Weekend.

Special services will be run by the Greenhead Park Miniature Railway on Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday from 1.30pm to 4pm.

As an extra treat while stocks last, the railway organisers will be giving away

Easter eggs to every child who rides the train.

The Easter Monday running times will also be from 1.30pm to 4pm and the takings for this day will be donated to the Help for Heroes fund.

Visitors to the railway will also be able to donate to the charity.

All running times will be subject to the weather.

Young delegates from Holmfirth High School chat to Jason McCartney MP during a break in the community conference.

How can we work together better?

‘WHAT kind of community is Holmfirth and how can we work together better?’ was the theme of the second annual conference run

by Holmfirth Community Forum.

Over sixty delegates assembled at the Huntsman Inn for a full day of presentations and discussions, led by Professor Alan Dyson from Manchester University.

Organisations represented included Holme Valley schools, churches, businesses, festivals, preschool groups, and elderly groups, and others from the health service, guiding, volunteering and tourism.

Professor Dyson spoke of his

research into the part schools can play in communities, using examples from New York and Canada.

He encouraged delegates to consider a co-ordinated vision of community organisation and planning for change.

Glen Roberts from the WRVS and Dr Andy Williams from Holmfirth High School spoke about the potential of volunteering and the possibility of developing this across the Holmfirth area. A group of students from the High School also gave a challenging presentation on their reflections of the community from their point of

view. Questions were also put to Jason McCartney MP. Reverend Keith Griffin, Chair of Holmfirth Community Forum, said: “It is fantastic to see so many people from so many different sectors wanting to come to talk about how we can support each other better and explore common aims for the benefit of our community.

The question before us now is how we put people’s energy and passion into action.”

To find out more about Holmfirth Community Forum, email Reverend Keith Griffin at revdkg@tiscali.co.uk.

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Many employers, including the NHS still don’t make full use of this tax exemption and their workers may have to pay for training costs, trying to claim a personal tax deduction themselves. Unfortunately the rules for employees are much stricter and more often than not they cannot claim the training costs against their employment income for tax purposes. It can often make sense to include training costs as part of a salary negotiation and employment package. For more information on what needs to be done please contact us to find out more.

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Stripes strike back ... of my life and this great little money pot is perfect for putting your pennies in to save up for those little fashion fancies.

With the sunshine showing its face more often, it’s time for me to start hunting down some of this summer’s must have colours, so until next time farewell meee’ haarrtties!

By Becky Sturdy FOR all you nautical wannabes out there, raise the anchor and hoist the main sail the stripes are back!

Once again this little valley has done us proud, this month I have been sailing around in search of some top trends fresh from the catwalk.

Stripes are big at the moment and with so many ways to be worn you can understand why.

To some people, stripes can be a daunting pattern with fears that they may draw attention to those lumps and bumps we all try and hide. However, worn correctly stripes can be both (Top, The Loft, £14.99) striking and stylish.

If you don’t want to brave the Last year the high street saw a horizontals then why not compromise with this fantastic boom in the classic French contrast of horizontal and diago- striped top, this year designers have pushed the boat out with nal stripes. The larger stripes and the irregularity direction full length striped dresses, not creates a very modern feel for only for the day-time casual the dress, a great example of wear but branching out into the taking stripes to a new high. evening gown as well.

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Bunting,bags, bananas and bloomers ...

Fairtrade supporters in Holmfirth bang the drum for ‘B Day’ and Fairtrade Fortnight.

Youngsters from Holme Junior and Infant School with just some of the 688 pieces of bunting made in the Valley.

THE HOLMFIRTH Fair Traders Cooperative braved a wet and windy day to highlight the injustices of the cotton industry with a display of bunting and bloomers across the River Holme as part of Fairtrade Fortnight.

Inspired by The Fairtrade Foundation’s call to action, The Cooperative and The Holme Valley Fairtrade Support Group teamed together for ‘B Day’ – bunting, bloomers, bananas, bags and buns filled the community room and at midday the beating of drums and blowing of whistles led out the bunting and bloomers which were strung across the River Holme between The Toll House and The Elephant and Castle pub.

Helen Robinson from the Suport Group said: “Each piece of Fairtrade cotton bunting represents a Fairtrade cotton farmer from North Africa.

“These famers are subject to unfair trade rules which contribute to keeping cotton farmers trapped in poverty.

“More than 10 million West African people who rely on cotton for their livelihoods are not able to compete on

a level playing field. Cotton farmers in the United States, the EU and China are highly subsidised leading to over production. When their huge volumes of cotton are dumped on world markets, prices are driven down and small scale farmers cannot compete. This is the subject of The Fairtrade Foundation report “The Great Cotton Stitch-Up”.”

Throughout Fairtrade Fortnight community groups across the Holme Valley learned about Fairtrade whilst decorating a piece of Fairtrade cotton bunting. churches, rainbow, brownie and guide units, schools, and individuals all contributed to The Fair Traders Cooperative collecting 688 pieces of bunting.

These will be sent to The Fairtrade Foundation in London who will add them to the 1000’s of others collected across the country in their attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Ever Piece of Fairtrade Cotton Bunting” on World Fairtrade Day 2011.

The length of bunting will be used to wrap around Parliament meetings and then be taken to The World Trade Organisation in the campaign for trade justice for West African cotton farmers.

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HoTT news

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We start this month by picking up on the transport theme. What are the alternatives to petrol and diesel? How can we make getting to work cheaper?

HoTT’s Go Green Transport Show may provide answers for you. It is being held at 2 to 4.30 pm on Saturday April 16 at Holmfirth Methodist Church, School Street.

Holmfirth HD9 7EQ. There will be two electric cars on display, opportunities to find out about car sharing, eco driving, use of public transport and more.

If you have missed the show – the opportunities are still there to avoid costly motoring. Cycling is becoming easier with the recent installation of cycle lanes on the main road between Holmfirth and Honley.

Also, if you always drive the same way to work every day perhaps other people do too. The Car Share scheme run by Kirklees Council could help you explore the possibility of halving the cost of your journey to work by

sharing a car with others.

You may have noticed the banner signs put up near Holmfirth library advertising the council’s car share website where you can get help with this. (www.carsharekirklees.com) Suddenly it’s spring, and the Valley is looking even more beautiful than usual.

We are seeing more and more local folk wanting to grow things. This is being given a stimulus this year by the Holme Valley Gardening Network and the Fair Traders Co-operative. Every day during the Easter school holidays young gardeners can find gardening inspiration – that could last them a life time - at the Co-operatives’ community room. Grown ups can swap seeds and seedlings there on Tuesday afternoons.

But what about those of us who don’t have a garden and can’t find a vacant allotment? Is it time for more of a concerted effort to find more land for growing, especially for growing food, saving on food miles and enjoying all the pleasure of fresh fruit and veg? What do you think?

HoTT is holding its first AGM on 28 May in conjunction with a workshop on the options for local food growing. Put the date in your diary now and bring along your ideas.

Meanwhile, if you are looking for ways to reduce your energy bills, HoTT is offering a series of free Carbon Footprinting workshops, starting at 7.30 on 3 May. At a time when electricity bills are rising cutting costs may seem an impossibility. But we can lend you an energy monitor that will tell you how much electricity you use for what at home, and how this contributes to your carbon footprint – the amount of carbon dioxide our households send up into the atmosphere.

If you keep your past bills, or want to start keeping records, we can help you think out how you might be able to make savings. To quote a well known phrase, “We are all in this together”.

For more information contact Janet on 686912.

HoTT is grateful for support from Kirklees this year.

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Transforming a house into a home ...

KINGSMAN Homes has just had its first sales launch party which was a great success – thanks to the help of Lionhart Boutique.

Scott McDonald the Managing Director of Kingsman Homes has recently renovated a large section of his own home and used Lionhart Boutique’s services to help him with paint colours, wallpapers, furniture and accessories.

The end result was so impressive that he employed Lionhart Boutique to dress their latest completed property in readiness for their first sales launch party.

The party was such a success with lots of positive comments that they have decided to work on other upcoming projects.

Kingsman Homes with the help of JSM Construction Services Ltd the sister company and construction arm of the company could deliver a full design service for their clients.

This could start from the concept stage of the project all the way through to wallpapering.

We can offer a comprehensive service for our customers if they wish, so that they can use the experience and design knowledge of Kingsman Homes and Lionhart Boutique to help with the design, all the way through to paint colours, wallpapers furniture and even accessories.

This service can be incorporated in to the build process so at hand over the house is no longer a blank canvas, it’s a place you can be proud to call home.

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The art of stylish living thought out spaces that still fit in with the surrounding vernacular.

But once inside to deliver modern high spec living that has elegance and style and still feels like a home.

Lionhart Boutique, part of the Lionhart UK Ltd Group established in March 2010 by local business man Rob Hart opened its doors to the Public in November, 2010.

prices with exceptional customer service. Lionhart Boutique offers free local delivery and a service, which some may say has old fashioned qualities which cannot be beaten.

Suppliers of fine and unusual furniture and home accessories Lionhart Boutique are also stockists of Farrow & Ball paints and exclusive Eiffinger wall coverings.

Whether you require a lamp or a mirror to a fully furnished home – Lionhart Boutique can fulfill your wishes with quality and style.

Since opening two boutique showrooms in November, due to exceptional public feedback and sales Rob Hart has opened a further three sales rooms. Rob Harts business philosophy is simple – to provide quality and unusual products at great

KINGSMAN Homes was founded in September 2009

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Kingsman Homes has recently finished a four- bedroomed detached house at Brialyn Avenue Lindley which has just gone on the market for £290,000 all inquiries to Earnshaw Kay Estate Agent Holmfirth 01484 680800.

Their latest project is to start in June of this year which is a 4/5 bed roomed large detached property in Green Cliff Honley. Enquiries to Earnshaw Kay Estate Agent Holmfirth 01484 680800.

Kingsman Homes and Lionhart Boutique will start a joint venture project in Upperthong later this year building three uniquely designed large properties.

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JSM Construction Services Ltd was foundered by Scott McDonald in 2008 and can be best seen on the website www.jsmprojects.co.uk.

There are some amazing transformations on that website and is definitely worth a look.

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Call to get active at family fun sports day THERE’S a chance for everyone to get active at the free Family Fun Sports Day in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at Thongsbridge Tennis, Cricket and Bowling Clubs on May Day Bank Holiday Monday.

One of the aims of the annual event is to give children a chance to try out new sports and activities. Organisers have lined up coaching taster sessions in tennis, cricket and football and there will be masterclasses led by professionals in each sport. There will also be ample opportunity for all ages to try out bowling, outdoor pursuits, gym work, static bikes, Pilates and fitness classes.

At 12.30pm there will be a cricket match for the Macmillian cup in memory of Hinchliffe Mill cancer sufferer Rosie Bellamy.

For anyone feeling less energetic, the day will also offer a chance to try massage and reflexology and there will be music from Honley Band and other local groups, and street dancing. Two Valleys Radio will be broadcasting from the event. Refreshments will be available all day including bacon butties at the tennis club and a hog roast by the courts.

The fun starts at 10am and will finish when Jason MaCartney MP draws the grand raffle at 4pm.

Hade Edge Brass Band parade through Holmfirth in the contest's traditional finale

Contest blows its own trumpet BRASS bands from across the wider area descended on Holmfirth for the third annual Brass Band Contest weekend.

Once again the number and general standard of the bands taking part was high, testimony, say the organisers, to the growing reputation of the new-style contest.

Holmfirth has hosted a brass band competition for many decades. A few years ago, falling attendances threatened to end the competition until a new Holme Valley Brass Band Committee was formed and the new weekend contest introduced.

In keeping with tradition, however, the contest always ends with a parade of bands through the town centre.

This year's parade was brought to a sad halt with the death of Honley bandsman and contest committee member Carlton Mellor (see

obituary on Page 6).

Here are the results of the contest: Youth Section: 1st – Tewit Youth 2nd – Hade Edge Youth 3rd – Dobcross Youth Veronica Eastwood Memorial for outstanding soloist – Dobcross Youth Section B In Tune: 1st - Boarshurst Silver Section B Test Piece: 1st – Boarshurst Silver 2nd – Dinnington Colliery 3rd - Dobcross Youth Jack Hardy Memorial for trombone – Dinnington Colliery Arthur Edinburgh Memorial for Section B conductor - David Ashworth, Boarshurst Best Local Band – Honley Yorkshire Traction Highest Band without prize – Littleborough Public Section A In Tune: 1st – Skelmanthorpe

Skelmanthorpe Band prepare for their test piece Section A Test Piece: 1st – Skelmanthorpe 2nd – Wakefield Metropolitan 3rd – Uppermill Jim Batley Cup for outstanding bass – Skelmanthorpe John Tinker Memorial for outstanding soloist – Rebecca Venues,

Skelmanthorpe Albert Robinson Memorial for Section A conductor – John Roberts, Skelmanthorpe Jack Fisher Memorial for Holme Valley band – Hade Edge Contest adjudicator – David Horsefield

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One of the Valley’s biggest weekends of the year – the Holmfirth Festival of Folk – is nearly here. The three-day spectacular promises music, dancing and entertainment in almost every venue in town – most of it free of charge. Here, Cath Ingham, one of the main organisers of the marathon event, tells us what is in store ...

Music,dance and entertainment ...

WE ARE just a couple of weeks away from the next Holmfirth Festival of Folk which will take place from May 6 - 8. So what can you expect in this, our 5th year? There’ll be lots on offer for families, children and young people – no beards or pewter tankers required although you can bring them if you wish.

This year artists are coming from Orkney (Frank Keenan and Login’s Well), USA (Marylin Middleton Mellor) and all parts of the UK. Award winners Show of Hands are back at the Picturedrome on Thursday and Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Sheperds will be there on Saturday. The Picturedrome concludes on Sunday night with a bit of a coup! Fairport Convention are the final guests.

For the first time since the new format festival was launched five years ago we have managed to secure the Friday night spot at the Picturedrome where we plan to showcase some of the new talent that has been emerging over the last few years as these are the artist who represent the future of folk music.

Headlining the concert are young alternative folk rock band Ellen and the Escapades who

won the Glastonbury Festival’s emerging talent competition in 2010 and appeared on the BBC Introducing stage at the Leeds and Reading festivals in 2009.

In support will be Gary Stewart who appeared solo last year but who is bringing his band this time, Steph Stephenson, a very talented local singer/songwriter and Ottersgear who have wowed audiences in Holmfirth for the past TWO years.

Some new faces, at least in Holmfirth, Aelfen (Sarah Horn and James Cudworth joined by various brothers and sisters) 4 Square, Gavin Davenport, Wendy Arrowsmith and Pilgrim’s Way will complement the more established artists that will be appearing at the concerts and folk clubs.

These include Pete Morton, Steve Tilston, The Young ‘Uns and many more in addition to regular hosts FYRISH, Gerry McNeice, String Theory and Hamish Currie. We have even been able to persuade Marilyn Middleton Mellor (formerly Pollock) to return to the stage after many years working in musical theatre.

This year we can offer an excellent dance programme with

dance sides from all over the North of England and beyond.

We expect over 20 Morris and World Dance sides to be performing over the wekend with Mlody Mazur demonstrating Polish, Son de America with South American, and an Irish dance group along with Jig Crew, Stoney Steppers and many more joining host side Slubbing Billys.

Mons Meg Rappers from Edinburgh will be back as will the Sheffield City Giants.

Urban Gypsies will be performing Belly Dance and you have a chance to learn how to do it on Sunday. Our local schools have also built up a tradition of morris dancing and will include Meltham Morris Minors border dance.

The Procession and Dance Display – not to be missed – will take place on Saturday afternoon as usual from 3.30 - 5.00 starting at the Memorial Gardens, along Hollowgate, over the Toll House Bridge and along Huddersfield Road, up Cooper Lane to Victoria Park for a spectacle of dance in a fabulous setting.

The Saturday Ceilidh will be in the Civic Hall this year and dancing will be to local band Rocks and Reels and of course it just

wouldn’t be the same without the Good Egg Band playing for the free Family Ceilidh on Sunday.

Bread and Butter Theatre are back by popular request and will be around the town on Saturday and ever popular Colonel Custard’s Punch and Judy will be here on Sunday to entertain all the family and there’ll be story telling at the library and preschool action songs and junk instrument making at the Fair Traders Co-operative over the weekend.

Once again most of the spaces in Holmfirth will be included in the Festival. The Old Bridge will be the main information and concert venue and there’ll be bands in the Y Bar, The Nook, Harrows, The Postcard, Herveys and the Cricket Club.

Artists will be at Carniceria and La Carreta (formely Smyth’s) will be holding Open Mic sessions with festival guests included. The special young peoples’ open mic session will be upstairs in the Picturedrome on Saturday afternoon and the Box Office bar will be used for workshops on Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes.

This year there will be Free and Easy Open Mic sessions in the

Elephant or at least that’s how George describes them! The Parish Church will have a full programme on Saturday afternoon and night and an early afternoon concert following the Festival Service on Sunday.

A special Spoken Word event will be at Sid’s Cafe on Saturday evening and there will be ample opportunity for participation in Folk Clubs in the Old Bridge and sessions at the Postcard and in a variety of workshops.

The Sunday ceilidh will once again be in the Market Hall with a licensed bar and craft stalls all weekend.

Remember most of this excellent entertainment won’t cost you a penny although a financial contribution in a collection bucket won’t be refused!

Tickets will be required for all Picturedrome events and concerts at the Old Bridge and the Ceilidh all of which are available in person from the Picturedrome (www.picturedrome.net or phone 01484 689759.)

For further information contact Holmfirth Tourist InformAation Office 01484 222444 or web site: www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk or email: holmfirthfolk@btinternet.com

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Award-winning restaurant to open in Holmfirth THE award-winning Flouch Balti House is coming to Holmfirth!

The famous Indian restaurant and its expert chefs are opening up on the first floor of the popular Y Bar. The grand opening will take place on Tuesday April 26 2011, giving local curry fans the chance to enjoy the best dishes in Yorkshire, on their doorstep.

The Y Bar (10 - 12 Dunford Road, Holmfirth HD9 2DP) has now been open for four and a half years and proprietor Yoland Hook is hoping that the arrival of the famous curry house will bring in new customers, as well as offering something special to the bar’s loyal clientele.

Flouch Balti House is a family owned business, run by the four Khan brothers.

Their established restaurant (on Whamms Road, Haslehead, Sheffield S36 4HH, 01226 766800) has

been such a success that, six years on, they have taken the decision to expand.

Head chef Nasir Khan will now be heading up their second branch at the Y Bar to repeat their tried and tested formula of friendly staff, authentic cuisine and outstanding service.

Nasir has been working as a chef for over 40 years and has created an outstanding menu made up of dishes from across the Indian subcontinent.

His aim is to bring a new concept to traditional meals and he has created five original dishes, that will be exclusive to the new restaurant, including a highly anticipated Indian Lamb Shank.

The chef particularly recommends their specialty Balti dishes, which all come with a free naan, and vegetarians are also well catered for.

Every dish on the menu

can be individually customised to include a range of vegetables ranging from okra and chickpeas to mushrooms and aubergines.

The restaurant offers a full eat in and takeaway menu has a stunning roof terrace for al fresco dining.

Customers will be given the ideal chance to try out the menu for themselves when, following the Grand Opening, from Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 there will be 20 per cent off everything on the menu, eat in or takeaway – demand is set to be overwhelming, so get your booking in early!

The Y Bar is also planning a Royal Wedding celebration on Friday April 29 and will be giving customers and their kids the chance to get involved – offering a champagne breakfast from 10am to 12pm while watching the lead up to the biggest event of the year on big screen TVs.

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Cricket clubs throughout the valley have been sprucing up and getting ready for the new season ... Many held volunteering weekends under the NatWest Cricketforce programme which encourages players, supporters, juniors and players to roll-up their sleeves and prepare their grounds for matches. At Holmfirth Cricket Club volunteers (some of whom are pictured above) did a terrific job over two days painting the clubhouse and walls, preparing the wicket and putting up the practice nets.

School bowled over by grant for cricket hall A £115,000 indoor cricket hall is about to be unveiled at Holmfirth High School making facilities among the best in Yorkshire.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in partnership with Sport England contributed £99,999 towards the cost of major upgrades to the existing sports hall. The ECB hopes the new facility will inspire more people to play cricket, particularly ladies and girls.

The money has paid for a stateof-the-art four-bay synthetic cricket practice area developed to the ECB’s specification and improvements to the hall's lighting. There is a new multi-use sports floor covering which will also lend itself to other activities played at the school.

It is intended that the new facility will benefit the whole community. Cricket in the Holme Valley is already particularly strong with 10 clubs, seven of which have thriving junior sections. This availability was widened two years with the creation of Holme Valley Girls, the only girls cricket team in the area. The hall will be made available for use by the Holme Valley clubs and also junior coaching through the Yorkshire Cricket Board.

The School’s assistant headteacher, Donald Cumming, said: “We were truly delighted when

we received the grant award and we have been pleased to work with the ECB and the Yorkshire Cricket Board. The upgraded Sports Hall facility now means that Holmfirth High School will be the focus for cricket development in this area of Yorkshire.

We aim to increase the amount of cricket played by the school teams – including girls. Last year our Under 13s won the Yorkshire Cup and with our new facilities we intend to do even better in the future.”

Steve Archer, cricket development manager (West Yorkshire) of the Yorkshire Cricket Board added: “We are really pleased with the partnership arrangement with the school as this enabled us to secure the grant which will provide cricket opportunities for the pupils at the school and also local clubs.

The new cricket facilities are excellent and will give the YCB access to quality indoor facilities. Apart from increased coaching opportunities we will also be able to stage indoor 8-aside games and we also intend to make special efforts to develop girls and women’s cricket.”

The new cricket hall will be officially unveilled on May 6.

Look out for photographs in the next Review.

Mums are ready to take to the crease A GROUP of mums from Scholes are planning to set up the Holme Valley’s first ladies cricket team.

The Scholes Cougars will be based at and supported by Scholes Cricket Club. It’s the idea of Rachel Brook and friends who are hoping they will be joined by other women looking for fun, exercise and new skills.

Scholes’ new Australian player and qualified coach Jarrod Lee has agreed to lead coaching for the team. The club has also offered the use of its facilities at Chapelgate and basic equipment to get the team going.

Rachel said: “Many of us have never played cricket before but would like to learn. We’ve got interest from women of all ages from 16 to mid-50s. Some of us are mums and some are wives of the Scholes players. It will be a good way to enjoy the summer evenings while doing some fitness and meeting new people.”

At the moment there is no ladies cricket league for the Cougars to play in, so matches will be friendly affairs played against local men’s teams. There is a first meeting for anyone interested in joining at Scholes Cricket Club on Tuesday April 19 from 7.30pm. This will be a chance for people to introduce themselves and to discuss possible training evenings. All ladies are welcome to go along, or to speak to Rachel Brook beforehand on 07917 698286.

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Show celebrates 90th anniversary HONLEY Show will be held this year on Saturday June 11 at The Showground, Moor Lane, Farnley Tyas – one of the region's best venues situated in the beautiful countryside near Huddersfield.

It is one of the most prestigious, best-attended and well-respected rural agricultural shows in the country – and is proud to be celebrating its 90th anniversary since the first show in 1921.

The showground will be full of attractions for the whole family. Booked so far include: Springer Dog Agility Display, Ferret Racing, Vintage Cars, Punch and Judy, Kirklees Light Railway, Stilt Walkers, Magicians, Wildlife Displays, Meerkat Displays, Balloon Modeling, Climbing Wall, Bungee Trampolines, Inflatable

Slides, Children's Quad Bikes and Children's Roundabouts – plus food concessions and a bar.

There will also be family entertainment in the main ring from between 10am and 4pm including the Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team Display; the Battling Cumberland Giants (the biggest wrestlers in the world), a Falconry Display, a display of Beagles and Hounds, and a Judo Display.

This year there are also more competitions and classes than ever before, including Cavies, Cattle, Dogs, Goats, Handicrafts, Light Horses, Heavy Horses, Showjumping, Gymkhana, Mice, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep and Tractors.

There will be over 150 trade and craft stalls across the showground and this

year they are booking up particularly fast, so whether you are thinking about coming for the first time, or have been before, it is more important then ever before to get your applications back as soon as possible.

The Countryside Marquee is also a key part of Honley Show – not a trading area, it is a showcase of all things countryside, with displays in the past from organisations such as stickmakers, beekeepers, ramblers, fishermen, dry stone wallers, the national trust, wildlife organisations and tourist information. If you would like a pitch inside the marquee to showcase your organisation or would like to sponsor the Countryside Marquee itself, please contact Anne Ferguson at info@honleyshow.co.uk

Security is family firm’s priority N.T. Systems security installation company are a leading NSI accredited family run business catering for all security aspects to commercial, industrial and residential customers.

The business is run from a former three-storey 100-year -old converted mill in the picturesque village of Kirkburton. N.T Systems is primarily run by Nigel and Helene Turner and they have been providing security advice and installations for over 30 years. However, they have a dedicated and professional team of employees who all share the same customer based work ethic.

Senior partner Nigel ensures the company focus on customer service and quality products, liaising closely with the customer to get the system they install exactly right for their requirements whilst also being competitive. They are specialists in CCTV, gate automation, security alarms and access control. Nigel said: “Our CCTV systems can be connected to a central station which can view the site in real time and give any necessary verbal warning to any unauthorised persons on site. Systems have been fitted which include fully functional vandal

resistant dome cameras, number plate recognition, covert and bullet style cameras. With external cable managed heated housing where necessary and tilt/ wind down columns.”

The company also provide high resolution CCD units, low light cameras, digital video recorders with CD writer and flat screen monitors which interconnect to the customer’s computer.

Any system specification is very specific to the customer site and requirements and staff take time to fully discuss and consider all options suitable to a particular customer.

How to reap benefits of solar panels THE Holme Valley is the ideal location for Solar PV and ideally positioned to reap the benefits of Solar Panels and the Feed in Tariff.

The Holme Valley is not necessarily a place you would associate with the sun but in fact it is ideally situated to reap the benefits of Solar Panels which generate electricity from daylight produce the best yields when facing southerly with no shading.

The majority of the Holme Valley is South and South West facing and as many properties enjoy clear views of the Valley they have clear unshaded roof space. This means that they will produce the best financial returns from the Clean Energy Cash Scheme which was put in place to reward householders and businesses for generating their own electricity through renewable means.

Rob Greaves Honley resident and Director at Solarlex, said: “We have completed local installations in Honley and Upperthong and many others throughout Yorkshire.

“We have even completed an installation on Dewi

Morris the Sky Rugby Pundit’s Home in Cheshire.

Like many other property owners, Dewi saw the very real benefits of solar panels.

It is really great to be able to help homeowners to take advantage of renewable energy that offers them a return on their investment, as well as reducing their carbon footprint.”

Solarlex is one of the North’s leading solar panel installers, which has taken over 10 years’ knowledge and technical expertise in electrical and roofing works and applied it to the renewables sector, working on both domestic and commercial installations.

The company is an MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) accredited installer, which means its staff have undergone training in system design, installation and aftersales care. MCS is a body that certificates microgeneration technologies that are used to produce electricity and heat from renewable sources. It provides reassurance to developers and homeowners of the high quality of installations and that the installers are fully accredited.

Rob added: “Many homeowners and businesses are seeing the real financial rewards and investment opportunities by fitting solar panels to their properties.

“There are three key areas which make up the ‘Feed in tariff’. Firstly, you get paid for every unit/Kwh (kilowatt hour) your Solar PV system generates whether you use the energy or not. Secondly, any excess electricity which you don’t use from your solar system is sold back to the grid at an additional 3p per unit.

“Finally, because you will be using the electricity your system is generating you won’t be buying from the grid so you will see a reduction of approx 30 - 50 per cent on your annual electricity bill also.

“Put all these together and a typical investment could easily pay for itself in eight years.”

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Cricket teams hoping to net success THE teams at Holmfirth Cricket Club have been busy in the winter nets over the last few weeks preparing for the new season.

Both senior teams were relegated last season and with the loss of some players both during the season and through the winter both captains are focused on the new season’s challenge.

Matthew Gummerson is captaining the 1st XI who are a young side with many players having come through the junior ranks, the Allen twins Seb and Charlie, Chris Cowell, Brett Thornton to name a few. Brett’s younger brothers all play at Holmfirth – and there is the possibility of the four

Thornton brothers all playing in the same team at Holmfirth in the not too distant future.

Glyn Brown takes charge of the 2nd XI once again and will be counting on the experienced players like Ian Whiteley, Lee Watmough, Simon ‘Squirrel’ Johnstone to guide the young players coming up from last years U17’s. Javid Iqbal returns to the Club and who also have signed a couple of new players up to press.

There have been many improvements made over the last few years and during last season and through the winter months a new kitchen was installed on the ground floor and a new

score box built.

All this work was achieved with various fundraising efforts and a grant from Kirklees – Capital Investment Fund. By sourcing grants in recent years the club has been able to install new windows, shutters, new heating, showers and a disabled toilet.

Resurfacing of the lane has been done and a two bay practice wicket laid which is a wonderful asset to the club for both the senior players and the junior section which continues to grow year on year.

For more information on training please contact Andrew Gledhill on 07986 219058.

TWO Holmfirth Girl Guides have earned the Baden Powell Trefoil Challenge, the highest award available to Guides. Jess Swiffen and Caroline Archer, both 15, have been working towards the award for a year during which time they have had to achieve challenges in areas such as healthy lifestyles and global aware-

ness. They also had to prove their guiding skills during an adventure weekend. Presenting their certificates was an emotional moment for 1st Holmfirth Guides leader Audrey Broadbent as these will be the last Baden Powell Trefoil Certificates she awards before her retirement next year. In a fitting

What the budget means to Holme Valley residents NICK Brook who runs TaxAssist Accountants in Huddersfield tuned in to the budget announcement to see how George Osborne’s budget announcement could go on to affect members of his local community.

He said: “Local businesses have been hit hard by constantly increasing fuel prices. The fuel duty cut of 1p per litre, the fuel escalator being scrapped until 2015 and the introduction of a Fair Fuel Stabiliser come as

unexpected but very welcome news to many businesses which were preparing for an increase.”

Both new and small businesses look set to benefit in the future as organic growth within businesses is encouraged. Nick explained: “Red tape has become an overwhelming burden on small businesses.

However, the Chancellor moved closer to the government’s aspiration for ‘simplification’ of the UK tax regime confirming that there would be a consultation

on the prospect of merging NI and income tax and 43 tax reliefs will be cut whose rationale is no longer valid. The major news in this area though, is that start ups and small businesses with fewer than ten staff will be exempt of new regulations for three years.”

“Finally, from April 2011, the main rate of corporation tax will be cut from 28% to 26% and the small companies rate from 21 per cent to 20 per cent. This will ease the tax burden for compa-

nies whilst supporting the government’s aim of creating the most competitive tax system in the G20. So not only will it help existing UK businesses, but it may encourage new companies to form and perhaps even cross borders.”

TaxAssist Accountants Huddersfield is a local business, operating across Huddersfield and the Holme & Colne Valleys, providing tax and accountancy advice and services to more than 350 small businesses.

coincidence, Audrey’s first ever Baden Powell presentation as guide leader was to Jess’s mum Penny who earned her award in 1985.

Audrey is pictured (centre) with Jess (left) and Caroline (right). Jess’s mum Penny is far left and with Caroline’s mum Ruth and sister Fiona on the far right.

Arms around the World TO celebrate Christian Aid Week, Holmfirth Parish Church is hosting a special Arms Around the World event on May 14 with food, films and activities. The day will include African drumming, art activities, a road-tonowhere bike ride, smoothies and other fair trade goodies at Cafe 100, children’s books and toys, a bring and buy sale and a ‘no such thing as a free lunch’ lunch.

The aim of the event is to explore how people can take action and care for the world while also having fun.

Arms Around the World will start at 11am and end at 3.30pm.

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A Magic lantern slide from 'Grizzie and Jim', a temperance story from 1892 with James Bamforth himself playing a stern father lecturing children

A slide from 'Keeping his word', a recitation from 1892 – James Bamforth playing a rich gentleman meeting a poor orphan at his door

From 'My mother's Bible', from 1895 – looking up Station Road from the town centre as a funeral procession passes by

One of Bamforth's sons plays the young man in 'Love's old sweet song'

Thanks to the Magic Lantern Society for providing these images. All these original slides are in private collections of members of the Magic Lantern Society. These images are from 'The Illustrated Bamforth Slide Catalogue' DVD-ROM, published by the Magic Lantern Society, which includes a listing of all known Bamforth slide sets from the 1880s to 1914, and has over 4,000 images like these.

Available from the Society website, www.magiclantern.org .uk/bamforth-dvd, for £25.

Long before Compo and Co slid down the hill in a tin bath – before Hollywood even – Holmfirth was known as a pioneering centre for film making. Some of this country’s earliest moving pictures were produced right here and art historians recognise that many basic techniques of filming and editing can be traced back to Holmfirth. It was all down to one man – James Bamforth, a true legend of the town. This is his story.

Holmfirth and its film making pioneer BAMFORTH was born in 1841, the son of a Cartworth painter and decorator. In 1870 he started business as photographer, producing magic lantern slides from his studio on Station Road, Holmfirth.

The magic lantern was one of the most popular forms of entertainment for the Victorians and demand for his slides quickly grew leading to large scale production and regional recognition. At the time, Bamforth was referring to his company in advertising literature as “the largest producer in the World”.

Many of Bamforth’s early slides featured his family and workers portraying simple moral and religious themes filmed against a painted backdrop. Later, slides were photographed to accompany popular songs and hymns.

Around this time the exciting

new technology of moving pictures started to capture Bamforth’s imagination. Unlike other amateur enthusiasts of the time, he already had a studio, basic equipment and some creative experience and it wasn’t long before he began to experiment with the new arty form. In 1898 he joined forces with equipment manufacturer Riley Brothers of Bradford to form a partnership called RAB Films.

Under the RAB partnership, Bamforth made at least 15 films including Boys Sliding and Leap Frog, both of which feature local children playing schoolyard games.

But it wasn’t just the charm of the subject matter which showed Bamforth to be a true movie maker. He was also being highly innovative in new techniques. One fictional film, Kiss in the Tunnel, contains what is believed to be the

first ever use of continuity editing when a scene inside a train carriage is showed between shots of the train entering and exiting the tunnel – brand new for its time.

It is thought the tunnel in question was probably situated between Holmfirth and Thongsbridge.

Another film, Women’s Rights, depicts two men nailing the skirts of a pair of poor suffragettes to a fence, and features the earliest known example of a continuity cut to a different perspective within the same scene.

Bamforth achieved the illusion of two shots apparently taken from either side of the fence by actually turning the fence and the performers through 180 degrees – again borrowing technique from his magic lantern days.

Although ground-breaking, the

partnership with Riley Brothers lasted only a couple of years and – for reasons largely unknown – James Bamforth appeared to fall out of love with film making in the early 1900s, returning to his first love of stills photography and the production of comic postcards.

He finally returned to film production in 1913 with a larger studio and, for the first time, a named director in Cecil Birch. Subject matter as well as camera technology had moved on by this time and comedy was the new fashion – which suited Bamforth very well indeed.

During the next two years, Bamforth & Co produced over 110 films, many staring music hall comedian Winky (Reginald Switz) including such strange-sounding tales as Winky –Bigamist, Winky Causes a Small-Pox Panic and

Winky Goes Spycatching.

With professional actors in short supply, many of the films include roles for local people including policemen, farmers and the village blacksmith.

Soon after, perhaps because of the war, Cecil Birch and the production team became incorporated into the newly-founded Holmfirth Producing Company, which quickly moved operations to London.

The last Holmfirth film was Meg o' the Woods produced in February 1918.

Once again, Bamforth returned to his roots in still images, increasingly this time reproducing the handdrawn saucy seaside cartoons for which he is probably best known.

The company continued as a family concern until the 1980s when his grandson retired and the firm was sold.

Organisers looks to improve on first festival HOLMFIRTH’S movie heritage may be firmly rooted in the golden era of silent films but Stephen Dorill and his fellow organisers of the second Holmfirth Film Festival are determined to see that image brought bang up to date.

Cinema buffs have much to look forward to during the festival which runs from May 21-28 including brand new feature movies, as well as a creative mix of local, national and international film and a variety of workshops and insider talks.

Stephen, a lecturer of film journalism at Huddersfield University and the chairman of the festival, is confident they can top the success of last year.

“We achieved good audience levels and got positive feedback for the individual events.

“We’ve taken this into account in putting together the programme for this year and we are increasing some of the most popular elements – like taking films out of Holmfirth and showing them at village halls all over the valley,” he said.

The committee were delighted to receive financing from Screen Yorkshire to help towards the costs of staging the festival, and also local business sponsor-

Stephen Dorril preparing for the start of the Holmfirth Film Festival ship including input from Longley Farm.

Definitely back is the Golden Compo, Holmfirth’s answer to the Oscars, awarded to the best locally-produced short film of the festival. This was won last year by first-time movie maker Phil Lofas for his film The Holmfirth Boggart.

Tim Copsey, who works in the film industry and is running the competition, is now looking for entries for this year. He said: “We are wanting people to make short

serious, funny and even bizarre films about the characters that live or lived in the Holme Valley. Everyone knows that one person who stands out, who has an interesting background and life or has done something that should be more widely known. It would be also good include those films that express something of the character of the area.

“There are no restrictions on the style and genre. You can be a professional or an amateur. The runners' up of last year's competition, Rachel Byrom, Emma Mehrdadi and Lily Meakin were three local schoolgirls who produced a really charming view of Holmfirth on their mobile phones.”

For anyone who can’t wait until May, the Festival is also bringing back Sunday Night films at the Picturedrome, showing an acclaimed feature on the last Sunday of each month.

On April 24, the festival will show The Kids are Alright, a tale of modern family life staring Annette Bening and Julianne Moore.

Full details of the Golden Compo competition and Sunday Night films can be found on the Festival website: wwww.holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk.

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Calling walkers,cyclists and riders To help it build the site until it is a really comprehensive directory for walkers, cyclists and riders, local enthusiasts are being invited to submit details for their favourite routes via the website.

As well as information on how to get the best from the countryside, the website will carry full details of the South Pennines Walk & Ride Festival which will be held this year from September 10-25 with activities and event throughout the region.

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THERE is a new website for everyone who enjoys walking, cycling and horse riding in the South Pennine area which surrounds the Holme Valley.

Pennine Prospects, the organisation that acts as a champion for the South Pennines, has set up the website as part of a programme of activities to promote the region. It wants the site to become a useful tool for the seven million people who live within an hours' drive of the area, to help them explore and enjoy the South Pennines.

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Fiona Chen (centre) given lessons in Chinese to Neil Worthington and Jenny Hurman

Graphic design team learn Cricket club pitches essential Chinese etiquette in with hearty DID you know that in China it is polite to hold out your business card with both hands? And that your name should be facing towards the recipient, so that they can easily read it?

Holmfirth company Worthington Brown, the UK’s only graphic design business with an office in China’s Hangzhou province, has teamed up with Fiona Chen of The Gleddings Preparatory School in Halifax to make sure its staff understand essential etiquette when dealing with their Chinese colleagues and customers.

Neil Worthington, managing director of the marketing and web design company, is keen for his team to avoid the pitfalls common to westerners conducting

business in China. They are in safe hands – the Gleddings School was recently conferred Confucius status by the Confucius Institute at Manchester University for the quality of its teaching. Among the topics being covered in the lessons are basic Mandarin language, Chinese culture and customs and greeting others and introducing yourself.

After lessons with Fiona Chen, Worthington Brown’s latest recruit, creative designer Jenny Hurman, has departed for a sixmonth secondment at the company’s China design studio.

Fiona Chen offers a free taster session to any firm interested in conducting business in China.

She can be contacted on 01422 354605.

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What’s On Guide Wednesdays, The Toll House, 32-34 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, 1.30pm-4pm, Crafts (and a brew) with Rosie – come along to share your crafting skills and learn some new ones over a fresh cup of tea or coffee, quilting, knitting, crochet, tapestry, cross-stitch, sewing, ragrug and more. Phone 01484 686541.

Thursday April 21, Holme Valley Civic Society, 7.30pm, at Holmfirth Civic Hall, illustrated talk by Judi Thorpe and Marsden History Group, on the employment of children in local mills during the early Industrial Revolution.

Visitors: £2 admission on the door.

For more information, contact Margaret Hinchcliffe 01484 683242.

Good Friday April 22 - Tuesday April 26, Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West, 10am-5pm, Easter Eggspress.

Catch one of Yorkshire's great little steam trains to the adventure playground at Shelley, where the Easter bunny will be waiting for you to join him in the hunt for Easter eggs.

There will also be bouncy castles, egg and spoon races, donkey rides, face painting and much more..

Booking is recommended: phone 01484 865727.

Easter Sunday April 24, National Trust Marsden Moor office, next to Marsden railway station, 10am-2pm, Easter Egg Hunt, warm clothing advisable. For more information, phone 01484 847016; e-mail: marsdenmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk Easter Sunday April 24 - Easter Monday April 25, Yummy Yorkshire Ice Cream Company, High Flatts, near Denby Dale, 11am-5pm, Easter Eggstravaganza, including aster egg hunt (Sunday) in aid of Kirkwood Hospice, and Camilla The Cow colouring competiion (Monday).

Yummy Yorkshire is located at Delph House Farm, off the A629 between High Flatts and Ingbirchworth. Phone 01226 762551.

Wednesday April 27, Huddersfield Library, 10am-12noon, Coffee morning and plant swap – bring along a plant you no longer want and swap it for a different one Admission free. More information: Susan Mcallister or Michele Garside 01484 221951.

Royal Wedding Day, Friday April 29, Honley Ladies Choir celebrating the big day at Newsome Scout HQ, Newsome Road South, from 7.30pm, A Race Night Extravaganza, fun-packed social evening of horse racing, games, quizzes and general frivolity for all the family with supper included.

Tickets £5, available on the door or pre-book by phone: 01484 307189.

Saturday April 30, Stocksmoor Railway Station, Station Road (HD4 6XN), 9.45am, starting point for 'Another Corny Walk' – under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Contact Kirklees Culture and Leisure Services 01484 234000.

Saturday April 30 - June 5, Colne Valley Museum, Golcar, 40th annual exhibition by Colne Valley Art Society. Open 2pm-5pm weekends, also on bank holiday Mondays 2 May and 30 May Adults and children welcome. Contact Diana Rowell 01484 650037 Saturday April 30 – Saturday May 7, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, stage production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast by Huddersfield Light Opera Company.

Show times: 7.15pm, Sat 30 – Mon 2 and Sat 7, 1pm and 5.30pm.

Ticket information:: 01484 430528, online at www.thelbt.org Saturday April 30, Huddersfield Town Hall, 7.30pm, concert of Russian music by Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra: Mussorgsky: Night on a Bare Mountain Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5.

Tickets £5 - £10, concessions available from Kirklees booking offices 0148 223200 / 222444.

Saturday April 30, Hepworth Village Hall, 8pm, HepworthLive presents Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies, renowned for combining acoustic simplicity with electric vitality, supported by Barron Brady. Tickets £12: phone Paul or Di on 07845 921 527, online at www.wegottickets.com Sunday May 1, Castle Hill, Almondbury, 10.30am, Beltane Beckons – join a moderate six-mile walk celebrating May Day and Beltane – the ancient festival heralding the arrival of spring, the fertility and union of Earth and Nature. Free but booking essential. You will need good footwear, warm clothing & waterproofs. All children must be

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The Eagles, £17.50. Box office: 01226 767532.

Show of Hands, appearing at Holmfirth Picturedrome on Thursday May 5 accompanied. Phone 07968 426 312.

Sunday May 1, Marsden Railway Station, 1.30pm, walk celebrating the bicentenary of the Standedge canal tunnel Comfortable strong boots, waterproofs and warm clothing are strongly recommended.

Distance: 3.5 miles. For more information, contact National Trust Marsden Moor office 01484 847016.

Holiday Monday May 2, Marsden Health Walk, meet at National Trust Marsden Moor office, near railway station, 11am, come and enjoy some fresh air, great scenery and meet new people. Regular health walks take place on the second and fourth Wednesday each month. To find out more, contact Alison Mills 01484 847016.

Thursday May 5, Holmfirth Picturedrome, doors open 7.30pm, Show of Hands – singer songwriter Steve Knightley and multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer are widely regarded as England's finest roots duo. The concert is a curtain-raiser for the Holmfirth Festival of Folk weekend.

For tickets, call in at the box office any weekday evening 7.30-8.30pm or book online at www.picturedrome.net Friday May 6 - Sunday May 8, Holmfirth Festival of Folk: live music, outdoor dance displays, ceilidhs, sessions, singarounds workshops. Evening concerts at the Picturedrome: Fri: Ellen and The Escapades - Leeds band on the crest of the alt-folk wave sweeping the UK; Sat: Adrian Edmondson and The Bad Shepherds with special guests The Lancashire Hot Pots; Sun, Fairport Convention, originators of British folk-rock in the late '60s.

For latest information go online: holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk Friday May 6, Penistone Paramount, 2.30 and 7.30pm, Memory Lane: live show now touring with a host of new songs, costumes and routines, taking you on a musical journey from music hall through the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Tickets £13.50, £11.50 concessions. Box office: 01226 767532.

Saturday May 7, Huddersfield Town Hall, 7.30pm, charity concert in aid of Help For Heroes, with Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir and Cantamus girls' choir from Mansfield - repertoire ranging from Verdi to Coldplay Tickets £10-£15 (no concessions) from Kirklees booking offices 01484 223200/222444.

Sunday May 8, Meet at Moonraker canal boat cafe, Commercial Mills, Slaithwaite, 12noon, Pond and Picnic: two-mile walk for families, led by Diane and Emma, approx time finish 3.30pm. Suitable for children over 5 years, must be accompanied.

Bring your own picnic. Contact Diane 01484 222500 or 07973 315 082.

Monday May 9, Huddersfield Town Hall, 1pm, organ concert by Dr Gordon Stewart, including music by Handel, Bach, Mozart and Liszt.

Tickets £4 (£3 concessions).

Tuesday May 10 - Saturday May 14, Lawrence Batley Theatre,

Huddersfield, 7.30pm nightly + 2pm Sat, Snake In The Grass, ghost story with black humour and spinetingling horror, presented by Huddersfield Thespians. Ticket information:: 01484 430528, online at www.thelbt.org Wednesday May 11, The County, Princess Street, Huddersfield (behind the town hall), 7.30-9.30pm, Authors' Circle meeting. All writers welcome, whether you're a poet, storyteller, playwright or lyricist. Annual membership £12. To find out more, e-mail Rebecca Wilson pegglass98@hotmail.com Wednesday May 11 - Saturday May 14, Marsden Parish Church AODS, staging Neil Simon's famous comedy Plaza Suite, in the Parochial Hall, Clough Lea, off A62 Manchester Road, 7.30pm nightly. Tickets £8, from secretary Vivienne Payne 01484 846758.

Thursday May 12, Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Huddersfield, 10am-4pm, Learn to Love your Sewing Machine – find out about sewing tools, make your own cushions using vintage and recycled fabrics. Sewing machines available if you don't have your own, please ask tutor Julia Bartley when booking.

Please bring your own packed lunch.

Cost £40 including all materials, tea/coffee and cakes. Phone 07792 393 476.

Thursday May 12, Meltham Library and Information Centre, 10.30am12.30pm, drop in session giving information about the TV digital switchover, one of a series of events for Adult Learners' Week.

Admission free. Phone 01484 222606 Thursday May 12 - Saturday May 14, Hepworth Village Hall, 7.30pm, Hepworth Players present Tons of Money, a farce by Will Evans and Arthur Valentine, abridged by Alan Ayckbourn. Tickets £5, from Ruth Brook 01484 686557.

Saturday May 14, Huddersfield Library, 11am-1pm, Open University advice session, opportunity to talk to an OU tutor about courses available. Phone 01484 221959 / 221960.

Saturday May 14, Syngenta Cellar, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, 11am and 2pm, Object Darts present The Gingerbread Man and Other Shadow Tails - storytelling, singing and live music, plus a chance for little ones to have a go at making shadow puppets. £4.50 children, £6 adults; 8pm, The Snake Davis Band - showcasing one of Britain’s leading saxophonists with an international reputation. £13 on the door / concessions + advance £12. Box office 01484 430528, online at www.thelbt.org Saturday May 14, Penistone Paramount, 2.30pm, Phil Kelsall, welcome return of the resident organist at the world famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom, playing the Paramount's four-manual Compton cinema pipe organ, latest in the regular series of concerts arranged by the Penistone Cinema Organ Trust, £8; 8.30pm, Talon recreating the legendary sounds of

Saturday May 14, Huddersfield Town Hall, 7.15pm, Gledholt Male Voice Choir gala concert, music for all tastes with guests Kirklees Youth Symphony Orchestra. Tickets £5-£10 (no concessions) from Kirklees booking offices 01484 223200/222444.

Saturday May 14 - Friday May 20, Holmfirth Picturedrome, live music events: Sat 14, Albert Lee - impeccable country /rock pedigree spanning more than 40 years, top guitarist/singer and a red hot piano player who has worked with famous names from Joe Cocker and Eric Clapton to Emmylou Harris and The Everly Brothers; Sun 14, Classic Rock Society presents Riverside, plus support Godsticks; Thurs 19, Cast - legendary Merseyside indie kings celebrating 15 years since the release of their classic million-selling debut album All Change; Fri 20, Terry Reid - 'the most soulful British vocalist ever...’ (The Independent).

His songs have been covered by artists including Marianne Faithfull, The Hollies, Crosby, Stills & Nash and Cheap Trick. For tickets, call in at the box office any weekday evening 7.30-8.30pm or book online at www.picturedrome.net Sunday May 15, Holmfirth Farmers Market, 8am-2pm, in the Market Hall, a monthly array of quality local produce, meats, fresh fruit and veg, breads, cheeses, cakes, jams, honey and much more. Information line: 01484 223730.

Tuesday May 17 - Wednesday May 18, TV digital switchover drop-in information sessions, Tues, 2pm4pm Honley Library and Weds, 10.30am-12.30pm, Holmfirth Library. Phone 01484 222340 / 222430.

Wednesday May 18, Honley Library, 2pm-3pm, Bygones Quiz - come along and see if you can identify household objects of yesteryear.

One of a series of events for Adult Learners Week. Phone 01484 222340.

Wednesday May 18, Marsden Railway Station, 7pm, Meat and Tatty Pie walk, climb up out of the valley bottom for splendid views over Marsden, finishing with a hearty supper at the Tunnel End pub, three-mile medium walk with one steep climb.

Comfortable strong boots, waterproofs and warm clothing are strongly advised. Booking essential.

Contact National Trust 01484 847016.

Wednesday May 18 - Saturday May 21, Holmfirth Civic Hall, 7.45pm, Fawlty Towers 2: the world's rudest hotelier returns in a brand new stage show as Turn Again Theatre's Neil Stacey (Basil), Loretta Skelton (Sybil), Richard Skelton (Manuel) and Gwen Parr (Polly) reprise their roles from the phenomenally successful 2007 production. Tickets £6, £4 concessions . Contact secretary Loretta Catlow 01484 688244.

Wednesday May 18 - Saturday May 21, Huddersfield Gilbert & Sullivan Society present The Gondoliers, 7.15pm nightly + 2.15pm Sat, at the Lawrence Batley Theatre. Opening night offer: best seats available, two for £20. Ticket information: 01484 430528, online at www.thelbt.org Thursday May 19, Holme Valley Civic Society, 2pm-4pm, walk around the new Holmfirth Blue Plaque Trail – opportunity to learn more about the town's history. Free event organised through Holmfirth Library, places will be limited so please book early to avoid disappointment: 01484 222430; 7.30pm, Civic Hall, The Upper Holme Valley – illustrated talk by Gordon Hallas, £2 on the door.

Saturday May 21, Hade Edge Band, with a massed choir of 150 voices from local male voice choirs, charity concert for Yorkshire Cancer Research, 7.15pm, at Huddersfield Town Hall. Soloist Philip McCann, world renowned cornet player.

Tickets available at Kirklees box offices.

Saturday May 21, Holmfirth Parish Church, 7.30pm, Classics and Cake: Honley Ladies Choir, joined by guest soloists Emily Reaves, who is also the choir's musical director, highly regarded local soprano Stephanie Ball - and an orchestra.

Tickets, refreshments included, £8, £6 concessions, available on the door or online: www.honleyladies.co.uk Saturday May 21 - Saturday May 28, Holmfirth Film Festival, various venues: full programme of events will be available soon – check the website holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk

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• Free Sales Valuation • Property Auction Sales • RICS Homebuyers’ reports • Valuations and Surveys Dick Royd Farm, Brook Hill Lane, Townend, Dunford Bridge

Heathercroft, Cemetery Road, Holmfirth

Offers Region £635,000

Offers Region £450,000

This historic grade II listed farmhouse occupies a stunning rural location on the edge of the Peak District and offers huge potential to enlarge the existing accommodation. It is sold with planning permission granted for conversion of the barns.

The house has a datestone of 1741 but the present owners believe some parts date back to the 1600s. Many original features are in evidence including exposed beams, stonework, mullioned windows and stone flagged floors. The existing house comprises: entrance porch, large dining kitchen, utility, laundry, hall, wine cellar, lounge, sitting room/snug, landing, 3 bedrooms, 2 en-suites, bathroom. In addition there is a large partially converted room (32 x 18) within one of the barns which offers the potential to create a superb master bedroom suite. Further to this there is the barn adjoining the main farmhouse at a right angle with planning permission in place for conversion. Externally there is a generous courtyard area to the front of the buildings, pleasant garden to the side and a paddock of grazing land.

A beautifully refurbished and extended stone detached property with spacious 4 bedroom accommodation on two floors, occupying a superb elevated position adjoining fields and enjoying panoramic open views over the surrounding countryside. The property has been refurbished to a high standard with new wiring, plumbing, kitchen, bathroom and en-suite fitting, new central heating system, upvc windows and recently constructed conservatory extension. It comprises; entrance hall with galleried landing, large lounge with dining area enjoying the superb views to the rear, breakfast kitchen, cloakroom; wc, two ground floor bedrooms and bathroom, together with a further two first floor bedrooms and en-suite showeroom. There is an attached garage, with store; office above, additional under floor store and delightful gardens and seating areas. A truly delightful property, where viewing is recommended to appreciate the quality of accommodation and magnificent views on offer.

1 Stoney Bank Lane, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth

8 Upper Bank End Road, Holmfirth £250,000 Internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate the size and quality of accommodation in this brand new detached house constructed by Anthony Dearnley Homes. It occupies a stunning elevated location with far reaching views over Holmfirth whilst remaining in close proximity to the amenities of Holmfirth. It comprises: entrance hall, cloakroom / wc, stunning dining kitchen, study, landing, lounge with Juliette balcony enjoying the views, 3 good sized bedrooms, dressing room, bathroom and shower room. It is constructed in natural stone with uPVC double glazed windows, gas central heating and quality contemporary fittings throughout. To the front of the house there is a double width tarmac driveway and to the rear is a good sized enclosed garden which has a large stone paved sitting area enjoying the views with steps down to a level lawned area.

Offers Region £359,950 This unique home is finished to the highest of standards and will only be fully appreciated by an internal inspection. The property was formerly two mill cottages which have been combined to create a spacious home. The property has undergone a comprehensive scheme of modernisation and features a stylish contemporary interior. It comprises entrance porch, stunning dining kitchen, lounge, utility, downstairs shower room / wc, landing, 4 good sized bedrooms (en-suite and walk in wardrobe to master) and a superb house bathroom. The property is finished to the highest of standards and features uPVC double glazed windows, gas central heating system (underfloor heating on the ground floor), quality fixtures and fittings throughout. There is a double width driveway to the front of the house with a pleasant lawned garden area. To the rear is a further garden with a large paved patio and further lawned area beyond.

47 Wilspur Mills, New Mill

19 Wildspur Mills, New Mill

Offers Region £199,950

Offers Region £179,950

Offering good sized 4 bedroom accommodation within a sought after former mill complex is this spacious modern mews style house. The property is finished to a high standard throughout and has high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, integral garage, downstairs wc, dining kitchen, landing, lounge with terrace, 4 bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite shower room. It has the benefit of upvc double glazing, gas central heating, intruder alarm alongside quality kitchen and bathroom fittings. It occupies a delightful location within approximately 19 acres of communal wood and meadowland whilst remaining easily accessible to local amenities and the road network for commuters.

Internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate this spacious end townhouse.

The property is situated on this award winning and exclusive mill conversion development. It comprises: entrance hall, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, ensuite shower room on the ground floor and further 3rd bedroom and a large open plan living room and kitchen. The property is presented to a high standard throughout with uPVC double glazed windows, gas central heating, and high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. There is an enclosed timber decked sitting area to the rear of the house and an allocated undercroft parking area.

The development is situated within communal grounds amounting to approximately 19 acres which feature mature woodland, meadow and a mill pond.

Ash Mount, The Crescent, New Mill

Swallows Nest, Deer Hill End Lane, Meltham

Deer Hill End Farm, Deer Hill End Lane

Offers Region £485,000

FOR SALE BY AUCTION

Internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate the size and quality of accommodation on offer in this spacious 5 bedroom barn conversion. The property occupies a choice position on the rural fringe of Meltham and is offered for sale with 2.9 acres of grazing land located across the lane at the rear.

It comprises spacious entrance hall, large lounge, dining room / office, sitting room, dining kitchen, utility, downstairs wc, galleried landing, 5 good sized bedrooms (3 with en-suite shower rooms), study and family bathroom. The property has been finished to a high standard throughout and has the benefit of a gas central heating system, sealed unit double glazing and quality fixtures and fittings throughout. A courtyard in front of the house provides parking for the house and there is an enclosed garden to the side. For sale with vacant possession and no vendor chain.

A productive grassland farm, extending to approximately 127 acres with a modern livestock building (8550 sqft) offered for sale in up to 4 lots. The property is located on the outskirts of the popular village of Meltham and has been intensively farmed for dairy purposes by our clients. Lot one comprises of a large modern livestock shed with approximately 47 acres of land. Lot two is a further 60 acres and forms part of the local landmark Meltham Cop. Lot 3 amounts to approximately 12 acres and lot 4 would be a handy purchase for equestrian use being approximately 5 acres. Should the purchaser of any of the lots be interested a high quality barn conversion and farmhouse are also available for purchase by private treaty close by.

AUCTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY 10TH MAY. AT DURKER ROODS HOTEL AT 7.30 PM

FOR SALE BY AUCTION Hollin Hey Farm & Ley Fields Farm, Scammonden

This is a unique opportunity to purchase a farmhouse with attached barn surrounded by approximately 22 acres of land in a sought after rural location.

Further to this there is a derelict former cottage at the southernmost end of the grounds. The main house offers 3 bedroom accommodation which would benefit from a full scheme of modernisation with the dilapidated barn adjoining offering further potential to enlarge the accommodation (subject to PP). The property is situated at the end of an unmade lane (access shared with one other farm) and enjoys delightful views over the surrounding valley.

36 Heator Lane, Upper Cumberworth

Pinfold Farm House, Knowle Lane, Uppermill

This characterful 3 storey semi detached property occupies a pleasant rural setting in a small farming hamlet bordering open countryside. The property features a wealth of original features such as exposed beams and mullioned windows. It would however benefit from a scheme of further modernisation and updating of fixtures and fittings. The accommodation comprises: entrance porch, lounge, breakfast kitchen, boiler room, landing, 2 first floor bedrooms, shower room and a large master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite shower room on the upper floor. There is a small yard area to the front of the house with a larger garden to the rear and a parking area and extended garden to the side.

Land off Bottoms Lane, Varley Road, Slaithwaite

2 Chaucer Close, Honley An attractive stone semi detached house occupying a pleasant location adjoining open fields. The property would benefit from a scheme of modernisation and updating of fixtures and fittings. It comprises: entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, cellar, landing, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. There is a small garden / sitting area and to the side there is a small stone built outbuilding. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate both the potential and quality of location.

Offers Region £179,950

Offers Region £145,000

A bay fronted semi detached house located in a pleasant cul-de-sac just out of the centre of New Mill with open views to the front. The property occupies a good size plot which widens out towards the rear. It comprises: entrance hall, lounge, dining room, breakfast kitchen, conservatory, landing, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate wc. It has the benefit of sealed unit double glazing and gas central heating but would benefit from some further modernisation and updating of fixtures and fittings. There is a garden to the front, driveway to the side leading to the detached garage and a larger enclosed garden to the rear.

This attractively presented semi detached house occupies a convenient position within a popular residential area, within close proximity of the popular village of Honley. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, lounge, breakfast kitchen, landing, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. It has the benefit of a gas central heating system, uPVC double glazed windows and attractive fixtures and fittings. There is a garden area to the front with a driveway leading to the singe detached garage. To the rear there is an attractive enclosed garden area. Internal viewing is highly recommended.

34 Oakes Lane, Brockholes

15 The Hollow, Golcar Brow Road, Meltham

2 Southgate, Honley

A block of sloping grazing land located on down an unmade roadway just off Varley Road. The land has a boundary along Bridley Brook and adjoins fields on other sides.

39 Wakefield Road, Hipperholme, Halifax

Offers Region £139,950 This attractive 3 bedroom semi detached property offers stylish modern accommodation which would be ideal for a young family.

It comprises, lounge, dining kitchen, cellar / utility, landing, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. It has the benefit of a gas central heating system, uPVC double glazed windows and contemporary fixtures and fittings throughout. There are gardens to the front and rear with a good sized driveway to the side. Internal viewing is essential to appreciate the size and quality of accommodation.

Offers Region £89,950 An attractive 2 bedroom cottage occupying a delightful position within this popular residential area, with a pleasant outlook to the front. It is within close proximity to the village of Meltham and its many amenities and would make an ideal first home for any perspective first time buyers. The cottage requires a scheme of modernisation throughout, however does benefit from having a central heating system. Accommodation comprises kitchen, L-shaped lounge, two bedrooms and bathroom. There is a small patio area to the front and a larger paved area to the side of the property.

38 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth Huddersfield HD9 3JH

This attractive stone built commercial property occupies a convenient location close to the centre of Honley. The property is currently used as an office but could be suitable for a variety of uses subject to the necessary consents being obtained.

On the ground floor it features reception and private offices, storeroom, kitchen and WC with two further offices on the first floor. It is well presented and maintained and has the benefit of a gas central heating system. The property is well located for the centre of Honley with free parking available close by.

This is a unique development opportunity to create a detached shop unit with living accommodation over located close to the popular village centre of Hipperholme. The property currently comprises a wooden shed which has been operated as a successful barbers shop for many years but is now on the market due to the retirement of the owner. Planning permission was granted in December 2010 with the remainder of 3 years left to run.

Auction to be held at the Huntsman Inn, Greenfield Road, Holmfirth on Tuesday 17th May at 7.30pm.

www.wmsykes.co.uk Tel/Fax 01484 683543

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£750,000

A BEAUTIFUL PERIOD HOME SAT IN WONDERFUL GARDENS AND GROUNDS THAT ARE JUST OVER TWO ACRES WITH AN ADDITIONAL AREA OF LAND ACROSS THE ROAD. Enjoying fine cross valley views, this spacious welcoming and inspiring home offers everything that the family may require; extensive gardens and grounds including pond, currently home for the vendors' geese, former lawned tennis court, woodland area, triple garage and single garage.With formal gardens nearer the home, this well balanced stone built home has an undeniable charm from it's interesting cellars to it's huge attic.

Briefly it comprises:- entrance porch, hall, sitting room (14'2" x 13'9" approx), lounge/day room, dining room (16'0" x 15'0" max), breakfast kitchen, downstairs shower room, utility room, extensive cellars, principal and secondary staircase to first floor landing, five bedrooms (four large doubles), house bathroom, hobby room, staircase to attic landing, and large (35'0" x 17'0" approx) attic room/playroom.All is a short walk/drive away from Holmfirth's centre, yet enjoys a tremendous rural location.

With schools and other facilities close by, this home has been in the present owners occupation for many decades and is a rare commodity to the market place.

A BEAUTIFUL HOME FORMING PART OF THIS MANSION STYLE PROPERTY WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS OVER ITS SUPERB GARDENS AND HONLEY. This spacious home enjoys a fabulous array of period features and a huge degree of privacy with an accommodation that is sure to please and will serve the majority of the family's needs. Special mention must be made of the exquisite sitting room with mahogany panelling, fine fireplace and large windows.The home comprises:- porch, entrance vestibule, sitting room (25'3" x 17'8" approx), dining room (16' x 15'9" approx) with double height cross-vaulted ceiling (17' high approx) and magnificent full height window, library area/snug, kitchen, pantry, cloakroom/w.c, study/bedroom 4, first floor landing overlooking the dining room, three bedrooms, bedroom 1 with dressing area and high specification en-suite, bathroom, basement with three principal rooms offering a great deal of potential, two driveways, beautiful gardens and grounds, and a spectacular location.

BIRCH PARK, BROCKHOLES

LONGLEY LANE, HOLMFIRTH

£600,000

O/A £585,000

COMMISSION BUILT SOME YEARS AGO BY THE OWNERS, THIS HOME WHILST BEING A LITTLE FADED HAS BEEN BUILT WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF MATERIALS IN A FABULOUS LOCATION WITH STUNNING VIEWS TOWARDS THE FIELDS OF THURSTONLAND BANK. Graciously, the four principal rooms are to be found off the impressive galleried entrance hall with a superb stout polished timber staircase, and with five bedrooms this home is truly for those who seek that something extra.With the village amenities nearby including train station, it comprises:- hall, w.c, cloakroom, through sitting room (23'6" x 15'9" approx) with glazed doors out to the gardens, family room with broad bay and doors out to gardens, impressive part panelled dining room, breakfast kitchen, pantry, utility room, fabulous first floor landing, five bedrooms, bedroom 1 with balcony and ensuite, bedroom 5 with polished timber floor currently used as large office, huge bathroom, double garage, driveway and mature mostly lawned gardens.

SET ABOVE HOLMFIRTH ADJOINING OPEN FARMLAND IS THIS FOUR BEDROOMED PERIOD PROPERTY WITH TWO FIELDS APPROACHING TWO ACRES, LAWNED GARDENS, RANGE OF USEFUL OUTBUILDINGS AND GARAGING, AND STUNNING VALLEY VIEWS. Enjoying a superb semi-rural setting, the home has mature formal gardens, attached barn and garaging and scope (subject to any necessary planning consents) to extend the living accommodation into the former barn section.The property comprises:- entrance lobby, dining kitchen, utility, downstairs w.c, sun lounge/garden room, sitting room, lounge, four first floor bedrooms, house bathroom, large workshop with store room above which could be incorporated within the principal residence, attached "L" shaped garage and adjoining barn.The property also has two large fields with dry stone perimeter walling.The property enjoys a superb setting with wonderful views over the valley.An early inspection is required.

HAGGROYD LANE, BROCKHOLES

RAVENS WAY, SCHOLES

£435,000

O/A £315,000

A SPACIOUS LIGHT AND AIRY DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH HIGH QUALITY INTERIOR OCCUPYING A TREE LINED SETTING WITH SUPERB OPEN ASPECT ACROSS ADJOINING FARMLAND. Properties rarely come available on Haggroyd Lane.This home has undergone a program of modernisation and enhancement and enjoys a superb wooded outlook at the front and a rear open aspect across the lawned level garden and adjoining fields.The interior is light and bright and comprises:- entrance hallway, shower room, quality fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, adjoining dining room, large lounge, four good sized first floor bedrooms and high quality bathroom.The property has an attached double garage, double width driveway and mature gardens. It is ideally located for local amenities, particularly schooling, and commuting.Viewing is essential.

A DETACHED TRUE BUNGALOW WITH SUPERB SUN LOUNGE/GARDEN ROOM ENJOYING THE OPEN OUTLOOK WITH STUNNING VIEWS ACROSS THE ADJOINING COUNTRYSIDE. This is a good sized three bedroom home which enjoys a pleasant cul-de-sac setting with the added advantage of a most enviable rear aspect.The property has double glazing, alarm and a gas fired central heating system and comprises:- entrance hall, w.c, kitchen, large lounge/diner, superb sun lounge/garden room, three bedrooms, en-suite shower room to bedroom 1 and upgraded house bathroom with white suite including shower and Whirlpool bath.There is a tandem style garage with automatic door and a large rear patio area from which to enjoy the views and lawn.The view alone makes this property well worthy of a viewing. No upper chain.

THE CUTTING, BROCKHOLES

NETHERLEA DRIVE, NETHERTHONG

O/A £249,950

A SUPERBLY APPOINTED FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED MODERN HOME WITH A REAR OPEN ASPECT, A HIGH SPECIFICATION THROUGHOUT, SUPERB LOUNGE AND LARGE DINING KITCHEN. Having a landscaped rear garden and upgraded oak flooring within the dining kitchen, the property features PVCu glazing, alarm and a gas fired central heating system. Integral garaging with an automatic door. Comprises:- hallway, bay windowed study/home office, downstairs w.c., utility, large first floor dining kitchen with integrated appliances and French doors out to the landscaped garden, large lounge with the "wow" factor featuring a Juliet style balcony, four top floor bedrooms, master with en-suite and well appointed bathroom.Viewing is essential.

O/A £225,000

A SPACIOUS AND WELL PRESENTED FIVE BEDROOMED SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH THREE RECEPTION ROOMS IN A WELL REGARDED VILLAGE LOCATION WITH EASE OF ACCESS TO LOCAL AMENITIES INCLUDING SCHOOLING. The property occupies a popular village location yet is conveniently situated for access to the amenities within Holmfirth centre.The property offers spacious family sized accommodation and comprises:- entrance hallway with stylish feature staircase, lounge, separate dining room, well appointed kitchen, sitting room with patio doors out to rear garden, first floor landing, five bedrooms (four doubles) and house bathroom.There is an integral garage with an automatic door, and front and rear gardens. An early inspection is advised.

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SOUTHGATE, HONLEY

Prices from £179,950

HELME LANE, MELTHAM

O/A £159,950

SEVEN HIGH QUALITY, CONTEMPORARY MEWS COTTAGES IN A SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE LOCATIONWith the highest quality fixtures and fittings these cottages form part of a stunning development constructed from fabulous reclaimed stone and each would make an ideal home, within close proximity to the amenities of the popular village of Honley.With either two or three bedrooms, many with gardens, parking and pleasant views, a viewing of this unique collection of homes is highly recommended.

A LARGER STYLE PERIOD THREE BEDROOM INNER TERRACE WITH A SOUTH FACING GOOD SIZED GARDEN AND DRIVEWAY, WITH THE LOWER GROUND FLOOR OFFERING SCOPE FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT. Only by an internal inspection can the size of this spacious period home be appreciated. It enjoys a southerly rear aspect with some wonderful views and a particularly large garden for this type of home with lawns and decked areas.The lower ground floor offers further potential with two large rooms with good head height which give access into the rear garden.The accommodation itself comprises:- entrance hallway, lounge, large dining kitchen (18' x 12'6" approx), three first floor bedrooms and good sized house bathroom.At the bottom of the garden is the driveway.The property features a gas fired central heating system and double glazing.

OUTLANE, NETHERTHONG

SILVER BIRCH, BROCKHOLES

£132,000

A WELL PRESENTED AND CHARACTERFUL THREE STOREY PERIOD COTTAGE IN THE HEART OF THIS POPULAR VILLAGE WITH GARDEN AND PARKING SPACE, AVAILABLE WITH NO UPPER CHAIN. Located in the heart of this popular village the home has both parking and garden which is not normally associated with properties of this age.The accommodation retains many features such as exposed beams and stonework and comprises:- superb dining kitchen with integrated appliances, wood burning stove and wealth of character, first floor living area, adjoining bedroom 2/study, top floor master bedroom and well appointed house bathroom with a four piece suite.To the front of the property is the parking space and enclosed garden area.The property has ease of access to local amenities and would suit a variety of ages offering a certain amount of flexibility with the internal layout. No upper chain involvement. Internal viewing essential to appreciate what is on offer.

O/A £278,950

A FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMED DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH THREE RECEPTION ROOMS AND A REAR EXTENSION IN THIS CUL-DE-SAC SETTING BEING IDEAL FOR LOCAL AMENITIES, PARTICULARLY SCHOOLING, AND COMMUTER NETWORKS. Standing within a select development of stone built modern homes, the property has been subject to a single storey rear extension to increase the size of the principal lounge and create a breakfast/garden room. Briefly comprises:- hallway, kitchen with integrated appliances, utility, breakfast/garden room, large lounge (21'6" x 14'9" approx), separate dining room, first floor landing, master bedroom with built in wardrobes and en-suite, three further double bedrooms, bathroom, double width driveway, double garaging, and rear garden with patio areas, adjoining level lawn and a wooded back drop helping to create the feeling of privacy.

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