June 2013
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Council forced to withdraw its LDF By Sandie Marshall KIRKLEES Council is being forced back to the drawing board after its LDF framework for future housing and industrial development was thrown out at a national level because it contains too FEW new homes. The council must now re-submit to the national Planning Inspectorate with extra land for thousands more new homes identified – potentially threatening greenfield and green belt areas. Like all other authorities, Kirklees spent years putting together the controversial Local Development Framework, attempting to balance the need for new building against widespread local opposition to losing protected green space. The LDF was unofficially approved last November after Labour, the Lib Dems, Greens and independents agreed on a compromise deal which Conservatives opposed.
It could not be officially adopted, however, until ratified by the Secretary of State. Kirklees believed it had the balance right with areas identified for 22,400 new homes to be built over the coming 18 years – until the Planning Inspectorate told it to think again and increase this number by up to one third. It is not the only local authority to be placed in this position. Others, including Wigan and Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire have also been forced to withdraw their LDFs and re-submit with proposals for increased house building. The news will come as a blow to local campaign groups who have continually put pressure on Kirklees to lower the number of proposed new homes to be built. Robert Bamforth from Kirklees Community Action Network has called on Kirklees Council to use this as a chance
to re-think it LDF strategy. He told the Review: “Our view was that the housing targets in the LDF were already far too high and undeliverable; so we are obviously extremely concerned at the prospect that they will now be increased by another 25 to 33 per cent. “This will add significantly to the pressure for releasing more green field and green belt land for housing throughout Kirklees, including the Colne and Holme Valleys. “Surely now is the time for Kirklees to go back to the drawing board, review some of the fundamental aspects of the core strategy and place much greater emphasis on urban regeneration and brownfield development.” Mr Bamforth says his group will take time to read and understand the reasons behind the Planning Inspectorate’s decision before calling meetings with other campaign groups to discuss its full reaction.
A Brockholes marathon runner is lucky to be alive after suffering a double heart attack on the starting line of a race. Sean Doyle, 45, is recovering at home with wife Helen (pictured) after collapsing at the start of Parkrun in Huddersfield’s Greenhead Park. His life was saved by the quick action of doctors and nurses on hand at the event and the rapid response paramedics from nearby Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. For the full story turn to page 4.
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Make or break time for historic studios, claims group chair By Sandie Marshall
Camira weaver Chris Joyce with the new Routemaster fabric.
Meltham firm wins bus contract PASSENGERS on London’s new Routemaster buses will be sitting comfortably on metres and metres of fabric woven in Meltham. Camira Fabrics has won the contract to supply the material for all 600 new double-deckers which will enter service in the capital by 2016. The Routemasters – widely nicknamed ‘Boris Buses’ because they have been championed by London Mayor Boris Johnson – will each need 40 metres of fabric, meaning a significant order for the Meltham site. The first of the new buses
upholstered in the plush wool moquette fabric will enter service on June 22 on the route 24 between Hamstead Heath and Pimlico. The fabric was designed by London design studio Heatherwick, woven by Camira and upholstered on to seats by Midlands-based Rowan Telmac. Terry Colbert, director of business development at Camira, said: “We’re delighted to have won the order to supply the upholstery fabric for the new Routemaster buses. It’s an iconic sight on
the streets of the capital and the fabric is a modern day re-interpretation of the original which is designed and manufactured right here in the United Kingdom.” The company is based in Mirfield and has its main manufacturing site in Meltham along with additional sites in Nottingham and Lithuania. It manufacturers around eight million meters of fabric per year, including a range of environmental fabrics such as Sting, which is made from a blend of harvested nettles and pure new wool.
A NEW group says it’s make or break time for Bamforth’s historic film studios. With the Station Road building sinking further into disrepair, local business leaders and councillors believe the time for action is here. They have pledged to do what they can to save the building and transform it into an asset for the Holme Valley. The studios can rightly lay claim to be one of the original homes of cinema. It was here that pioneer James Bamforth filmed his earliest moving images – some of the first in world history. As time moved on, the building became the home of the Bamforth saucy seaside postcard with millions of the iconic cards printed there each year. But since the Bamforth family business ceased in the 1980s, the five-storey building has been empty and has slowly broken down until the
interior floors have given way and parts of the roof have fallen in. Full restoration is likely to cost millions of pounds. The chairman of the new Bamforth Works Group is parish councillor and Holmfirth butcher Keith Sharland. He has one main aim in mind: “We want to save that wonderful old building and do something worthwhile with it. It’s early days to say how we’re going to do it and what the building will become but it’s clear that something needs to be done now. “We’re very serious about making this happen and are planning a feasibility study as soon as possible. We’re in talks with the owner of the building. “We’re also talking to the daughter of the late Derek Bamforth about her father’s legacy and also to Ian Wallace who now owns the copyright to 50,000 Bamforth’s postcards. There
is great support for what we’re trying to do.” Possible future uses for the studios include rentable business space for artists and media companies who could continue in the Bamforth family’s creative footsteps. Together with local MP Jason McCartney, Bamforth group members have already met with Yorkshire head of Heritage Lottery Funding Fiona Spiers to discuss the possibility of funding for the building. Afterwards, Jason said: “It was clear from the meeting that to qualify for heritage funding the restored building will need to be for enterprise and employment. We have a rich vein of creativity in this area and such a facility could be a real asset. “Clearly something needs to be done about the building and I praise Keith Sharland and the group for their determination to make it happen.”
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Playing fields to become pitches thanks to grant By Sandie Marshall SPORT England has pledged £50,000 to turn a disused playing field back into four football pitches. The Sycamore Park ground, off New Mill Road and close to Holmfirth High School, used to be football pitches but in recent years has become rough open space with serious drainage problems. The neighbouring children’s play park will be unaffected by the changes. The bid for Sport England funding was made by Holmfirth Town Football Club. The new pitches will be a new home ground for them as well as an extra facility for the High School and an asset for the people in the Holme Valley. Club chairman Andrew Watson was delighted to announce the funding had been approved. He said: “The
“It is an exciting development for our club and will allow us to progress our ambitions further.” area should have enough room to be our adult pitch, and for mini soccer and training areas for our junior and adult teams. It’s an exciting development for our club.” Of the money, subject to a Sport England feasibility study, £25,000 will be spent on improving the drainage of the site and £25,000 on installing a new surface. Andrew believes the new pitches will provide an ideal base for the club’s future. “The site will allow the club – when the time is right – to progress above the Huddersfield League, and into the next level above – the West Riding League – because it is situated right next to the High School car
park and dressing rooms. “As well as being used for Holmfirth Town adult and junior teams, we are going to extend the usage to Holmfirth High School, with whom we have a strong partnership, so making full use of the area and grant. Local residents will have a beautiful park to use too! “We would like to thank Sport England, Kirklees Council, Holmfirth High School, the West Riding County FA, as well as its management team, adult and junior players and supporters for their help and support in the bid. “It is an exciting development for our club and will allow us to progress our ambitions further.”
Young pirates during the library storytelling session.
Folk festival marks Spring’s arrival FORGET the cuckoos and the daffodils – the surest sign of Spring in Holmfirth is the arrival of morris dancers with their sticks, bells and whistles for the annual threeday extravaganza that is the Festival of Folk. This year was no different and even the typically showery May weather couldn’t put a dampener on the fun. Hundreds of locals and visitors gathered in every open space around the town centre to watch the displays of traditional dancing and
music. Most of the pubs and bars had standing room only to enjoy the scheduled and impromptu performances from some of the area’s top folk artists. As ever, the Valley’s children threw themselves into the festival and entertained the crowds in the civic hall and Methodist church gardens with their carefully rehearsed routines. Meltham CE Primary School’s young dancers, Meltham Morris Minors, were among the most popular sides in the town displays
and in the parade. Meanwhile, in the library, storyteller and writer Ruthie Boycott Garner – aka No Beard The Pirate – took children on a magical adventure across the high seas. With the last fiddle fiddled and the last jig jigged, the festival was wound up in traditional style with a singsong to the Holmfirth anthem Pratty Flowers in the civic hall. Watch the website holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk for details of how to get involved in next year’s event.
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Sean recovering after double heart attack on race starting line By Sandie Marshall
Jim Robison at work in Booth House Gallery.
Ceramicist Jim’s work on display during artWEEK THE featured artist at this year’s artWEEK will be ceramicist Jim Robison of Holmfirth’s Booth House Gallery. USA-born Jim is well known for his large scale ceramic sculptures and architectural pieces. He set up Booth House Gallery in 1975. Examples of his work will be on display throughout artWEEK at the Civic Hall in Holmfirth from July 7-13. Outside the event’s main exhibition, there will be a record 35
fringe venues throughout the valley, all holding their own artWEEK events and exhibitions. A feature of the local art scene for almost 50 years, artWEEK is held to showcase the great depth and range of artwork in the area. The event has become a major fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support with a donation from every piece sold through the event going to the charity. Well over £650,000 has been donated to Macmillan throughout artWEEK’s history.
BROCKHOLES marathon man Sean Doyle knows he’s lucky to be alive after suffering a double heart attack on a race starting line. Sean, 45, is now recovering at home after collapsing at the start of Parkrun in Huddersfield’s Greenhead Park. His life was saved by the quick action of doctors and nurses on hand at the event and the rapid response paramedics from nearby Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. A battered, bruised and very grateful Sean spoke to The Review from his home where he is being cared for by his wife Helen and daughter Katie. “I feel incredibly lucky and very humbled by what all these people
did for me,” he said. “I believe it was about as bad as it could be. If it had happened anywhere else, I probably wouldn’t be around today.” The drama unfolded as Sean, a member of Holmfirth Harriers, was about to take part in the regular Saturday morning 5km Parkrun. A super-fit athlete, he has run four marathons in recent years including the London Marathon and regularly trains over 40 miles per week. He has no memory of what happened next. Fortunately for him, three doctors were also lining up for the run and immediately began emergency CPR to keep his vital oxygen flowing. Paramedics were onhand within three minutes, giving more CPR
and to stablise him for the short journey to hospital. He later wrote on Facebook: “Miracles do happen...not only do I have to thank Dinah Coggon, Dr Emma and the paramedics who did CPR six times, the A&E who did CPR a further three times, but now I learn a machine that puts oxygen into your blood was only bought two days before my heart attack. “This machine is called Lucas. The team kept going on me for two hours – this is 30 minutes longer than footballer Fabrice Muamba who had the same unit used on him. Both of us are very lucky as they normally call it time after 20 minutes.” Once he was brought
back to life, Sean was placed into a coma before undergoing heart surgery at Calderdale Hospital to remove a blockage and put in a stent. He also sends heart-felt thanks to fellow Harrier Simon Edwards who was by his side throughout the ordeal, and all the running club members who have sent their good wishes. The club has already donated money to buy a defibrillator to be used by Parkrun in future emergencies. Unbelievably, Sean is already thinking of running again. He said: “There’s no reason why I shouldn’t get back into running but I know it will be a long, slow process. For now I’m happy to take things one step at a time.”
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Brass Factor moves to a second venue By Sandie Marshall HOLMFIRTH’S popular Brass Factor music competition is spreading its wings to a second venue. For the first time, brass band fans in Harrogate will have the chance to sample the Brass Factor magic before the contest returns home for its usual Holmfirth performance. The move is a big step forward for Brass Factor’s young creator and organiser Alex Bray who believes the event’s high energy format will work well in Harrogate – and other future venues. He said: “Brass Factor is not like other brass band contests which tend to be serious, technical affairs where every band is under pressure to do well and take one of the cash prizes on offer – they need to do this to at least cover their costs for entering. In Brass Factor, we pay the bands to take part and we offer no cash prizes. That way the players can relax more, enjoy it and have lots of
The new chairman of Holme Valley Parish Council is local baker Councillor Greg Christofi. Coun Christofi, who represents Holmfirth Central Ward, was invested at the council’s annual meeting by outgoing chair Coun Paul Dixon. He will be supported during his year by new vice-chairman Coun Mandy Walker.
Man is carjacked at gunpoint in Honley A HONLEY man was carjacked at gunpoint in what police believe was a targeted attack. The incident happened on The success of Brass Factor is taking it to a new venue. Bradshaw Road in the village at opportunity to test the for- around 4.10pm on Friday May 17. brass band world. Its crefun. That definitely comes mat with a new audience ativity has received praise over in the way they play The 35-year-old driver had pulled and to attract big new from the Institute of and the entertainment over in his high performance VW sponsors. Directors, while David value for the audience.” Golf RS32 to make a phone call He said: “I want to conHoyle has regularly recomThat’s not the only way when two men approached, tinually enhance the commended it on his popular Brass Factor differs from forced him from the car and petition. Holding two Radio Leeds programme. traditional contests. Alex drove off in it. One of the susevents is an exciting venLast year, huge brass brings together a panel of pects had a gun, witnesses told ture which will really probanding website 4 Bars recognised brass band police. vide a good test to see if Rest nominated Brass judges but also gives judgKirklees CID say the first susthis event can make it any- pect was described as a black Factor as one of the ing power to the audience, where. I think it can.” world’s best new events. creating an exciting and male in his early 20’s, 5’9” tall, Brass Factor will be held skinny to medium build and with Despite all the praise, highly entertaining atmosat the Cairn Hotel, Alex is determined the phere. Although only three short black hair and a thick Harrogate on November 9 years old, Brass Factor has contest will not stand still. black moustache. He was wearand at the Picturedrome He sees the Harrogate already gained a firm fan ing a black bomber style jacket. on November 23. expansion as a terrific base both in and out of the The second was described as a
white male, around 20 years of age, 5’9” tall, pale skinned and slimmer than the first male. He was wearing a dark coloured bomber style jacked and a green bandana. The car is a metallic blue VW Golf RS32, registration no MF07 LGJ. Police are keen to speak to anyone who saw the suspects before the attack, or who may have seen the car since. They believe the car was probably targeted because of its high performance nature but have stressed that this was a very rare incident. Anyone with information about the incident should telephone Kirklees CID by dialling 101 or contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Project’s letters ask for help and ideas By Sandie Marshall
Children and staff at Kirkroyds Pre-School celebrate their windfall from Holmfirth Rotary.
Pre-School benefits from Rotary donation KIRKROYDS Pre-School will soon be awash with new toys and equipment thanks to a grant of £483 from Holmfirth Rotary club. Rotary’s Malcolm Styring visited the Wooldale preschool to meet the staff and
children and see how the money can be spent. Kirkroyds, which is open five days a week for two, three and four year olds, is a registered charity and relies on donations and fundraising to operate. In a new move in
conjunction with SureStart, the pre-school has started to run a Stay and Play session on Wednesday afternoons from 1.45pm to 3.15pm for parents with children from birth to five years old. No booking is required.
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EVERY home in the Valley is about to receive a letter asking for ideas and help with the next stage of the Holme Valley Vision Project. Last year the Project team asked adult residents, young people and business owners to give their opinions on what was important to them and what they would like to see improved about the Valley. Top of the list for improvement was the river area, with many people asking for it to be cleaned up and made more accessible for leisure activities like walks and picnics. The letter, which should be posted out in early-to-mid June, will ask people for specific suggestions to improve the river down the length of the Valley, and invite people to get involved with work planned. The Vision project is a group of residents and community groups working with the Valley’s two high schools and with input from the Parish Council and Kirklees. They have received Lottery funding to carry out some of the actions identified in last year’s surveys, plus funding
“We’ve been getting the groups together, sharing the research and discussing what people want to make this a great place to live and work.” from local benefactors. Members believe the best way to deliver some of the things identified in the surveys is to mobilise existing groups and societies and use their expertise and experience. For example, the Valley’s schools and youth groups are leading on the request from young people for better leisure and sports facilities, plus more events for their age group. Analysis of the survey results has revealed a number of key facts about local residents – busting the myth that the area is only home to wealthy people requiring little outside help. In particular, some areas of the Valley have above the Kirklees average of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance in both the 18-24 and over 50
age groups. It also revealed that of the Valley’s 872 businesses, only six employ over 100 people, limiting opportunities such as apprenticeships for young people. Vision project member Margaret Dale is certain the survey results will give local groups the information they need to spring into action. She said: “We’ve been getting the groups together, sharing the research and discussing what people want to make this a great place to live and work. “In the past there’s always been lots of ideas but not much action because of a lack of agreement about what to do for the best. We now have clear information on what needs to be done.” The Vision project has made a step towards achieving another priority identified in the survey – improved car parking. From June 1, Holmfirth’s Co-op supermarket has extended the time that customers can park for free in Crown Bottom from one to two hours. A minimum spend of £6 in the supermarket is required to get a refund on the full four hours parking charge.
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Holmfirth flood stories wanted by filmmaker By Sandie Marshall A FILM company is appealing for information about the great Holmfirth flood of 1944. Yorkshire Video Arts is currently filming a documentary about the events of May 29 1944 when flash flooding caused massive destruction to the town centre. Filmmaker Mike Wade would particularly like to hear from anyone who knows about the dramatic events on Scar Fold and Upperbridge where local councillor Arthur Tolson saved five elderly people from drowning. Armed with a pickaxe and crowbar, Coun Tolson prised up the stone flags in the ground floors of three Upperbridge houses and hacked out holes in the ceilings of the Scar Fold houses directly below.
Ladders were then lowered and the trapped folk rescued. Willing help was given to Arthur Tolson by his brother Ronald Tolson, who was Holmfirth’s head fireguard and senior warden, plus special constable H. Fearns, J Ewart, Mr Battye of Booth House, Joe Collins and Mr G T Edinboro. Those rescued from Scar Fold were Mr and Mrs Barratt, Mr and Mrs Wilfred Maxfield and Miss Lydia M. Ann Schofield. The Upperbridge houses from which the rescues were mounted were lived in by Mr and Mrs Ewart, by a Miss Sykes who lived next door to the Ewarts, and a Miss Battye. Mike Wade hopes local people will share their knowledge of the flood with him.
He said: “We’d love to hear from you if you have any information about this event, for example if you know of anyone who was living here or nearby in 1944, if you are related to any of the above rescuers or those rescued, or if you know which houses were involved. If so, please give us a ring on 01484 684617 or send an email to mikewade@yorkshirevideoarts.co.uk” Coun Tolson was not the only hero on the night of the great flood which swept through the entire Valley and brought massive damage to 17 mills, 61 shops and 109 homes. Amazingly, only three lives were lost. Geoffrey Riley, then aged 14, was later awarded the George Cross for his efforts to save an elderly woman. Sadly, both she and Geoffrey’s father, drowned in the flood.
A group of Holme Valley riders braved unseasonal heavy rain and hail to complete the three-day Lawrence Walker Charity Bike Ride. They took part in a 180-mile marathon across the England-Scotland borders in memory of young climber Lawrence who died four years ago in an accident in the French Alps. His family, from Shelley, has organised a number of fundraising bike rides since the tragedy to raise money for local charities. Half of the funds from this year’s event will be donated to help re-build Kirkheaton scout hut, with riders choosing their own charities for the remainder.
Major road funding approved MAJOR roads through the Holme Valley will be improved and maintained as part of a £23m funding package approved by Kirklees Council. The two-year capital plan includes funding for major road projects all over Kirklees. Among those identified for improvement are the A616 Huddersfield Road in Honley, the A6024 Woodhead Road in Honley and the A6024 Huddersfield
Road in Holmfirth. The A616 Lockwood Road between the Valley and Huddersfield is also included in the plans. Kirklees says the investment will cover work such as road resurfacing, street lighting, structures, road safety, encouraging walking and cycling, drainage, traffic signals, car parks and public transport provision. Coun Mehboob Khan, leader of Kirklees Council, said: “Over the next two
years we will be undertaking upgrading work to some of the area’s key roads which will help businesses, commuters and residents alike plus work to relieve congestion and to improve public transport links. “The capital plan also provides some targeted help for communities by providing £86,000 per ward over the two-year period to be allocated by ward councillors to tackle local issues.”
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Beryl joins in Arts Festival’s fun to celebrate town’s seaside role TICKETS have gone on sale for featured events in Holmfirth Arts Festival which runs from June 13-23. This year’s festival celebrates the town’s unique role in the invention of the great British seaside. Events will transform the town with bucket loads of music, theatre, exhibitions, comedy, workshops, walks and thought provoking events – many with a distinctly seaside theme. Big and beautiful, 8.5ft tall Bamforth's Beryl will grace the façade of the one hundred year old Picturedrome Cinema throughout the Festival to celebrate sponsorship from the famous Holmfirth company, wellknown for its saucy seaside postcards. The Festival is supported by several other businesses in the valley, including Longley Farm and the Picturedrome itself, and there will be deckchairs placed throughout the town, where visitors can take the weight off their feet and write a postcard saying what they think of the Holme Valley. Festival Director Fiona
Goh officially launched the Festival by saying: “We may be 60 miles from the nearest beach but I'm fascinated by Holmfirth's unique and unexpected claim - through Bamforth's postcards - to be the inventor of the great British seaside. “Our festival of ideas explores the town's identity, past and present, and there’s no reason why we can’t bring the seaside to Holmfirth. In addition to our themed events visitors can take part in a postcard trail for a chance to win a hamper of Holmfirth goodies. And we even have illuminations and fire sculptures on the opening weekend.” There will be an opportunity to join author Marcus Hearn and seaside entertainment expert Tony Lidington for an evening exploring the history of end-of-the-pier entertainment, and a discussion around Hearn’s new book about the Bamforth postcards and the role that censorship has played in the company’s history. Families can enjoy The Last Resort, a free day of seaside entertainment with
camera obscura workshops, Uncle Tacko’s Imaginarium, a Flea Circus and Holmfirth rock. Musical highlights of this year’s Festival include a performance by acclaimed classical guitarist XueFei Yang who celebrates Benjamin Britten’s 100th anniversary with a concert at Holy Trinity Church, Holmfirth on Friday June 14. British jazz pianist Django Bates plays the final date of his UK tour at Holmfirth Picturedrome on Sunday June 16. Hotly tipped as the next big thing in British chamber music, the Heath Quartet perform in the intimate surroundings of Hepworth Church on Wednesday June 19. Broadcaster extraordinaire, Andy Kershaw's oneman show explores his colourful and varied career as a DJ and journalist, from the front line of rock and roll to some of the world's most dangerous countries. Andy will be appearing at the Picturedrome on Monday June 17 at 8pm. Comedian Mark Thomas arrives in Holmfirth on Thursday June 20 having set
himself the task of committing 100 Acts of Minor Dissent in the space of a year and his show will be followed by musician, poet and tree impressionist Rory Motion. Dads will get the opportunity to go den building in the woods on Father’s Day and younger children can be treated to a special performance by theatre company Tutti Frutti. There are also plans for a packed programme of textile workshops using recycled and upcycled materials. Holmfirth Arts Festival is funded by Arts Council England, Kirklees Council and Holme Valley Parish Council and receives sponsorship and support from many local businesses and individuals. Full details of this year’s festival are on the festival website (http://www.holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk) and a free brochure listing all the events is available from key information points around the Holme Valley. To buy tickets call Holmfirth Tourist Information Centre on 01484 222444 or Kirklees booking line on 01484 223200.
Bamforth beauty Big Beryl helps Arts Festival committee members Caroline Ansty (seated), Sally Brown and Fiona Goh feel beside the seaside.
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Tesco’s appeal and taxis ... THANK YOU for your letters this month. We have received your views on the new taxi ranks in Holmfirth town centre and the news that Tesco’s appeal against planning consent refusal will be held in July. We are always pleased to receive your letters on aspects of life in the Holme Valley. Send them via email to news@holmevalleyreview.co.uk or telephone 07747 447023 for details of our postal address. WITH reference to your article on the Kirklees approval of taxi ranks in Holmfirth (HV Review, May), it surprises me that this decision has apparently been made so lightly. On busy evenings the centre of Holmfirth is exceptionally busy and parking is a problem, this will exacerbate the situation. Also, the driving standards of many of the taxi drivers are very poor. I have had several near misses with them double parking to have a chat with each other, turning out of junctions from the wrong side of the road and suddenly performing uturns without indicating or looking for oncoming traffic. I think Kirklees should expend some effort ensuring they are safe to be on the roads before providing them with improved access to the town. Paul Rushworth I FIRMLY oppose any Taxi Rank in Victoria Square or Victoria Street, Holmfirth. I live in Victoria Square and parking is already a problem so the loss of a rare parking place is not to be considered. The intended space to be sacrificed is the only place we can park on Saturday night without getting a fine on Sunday morning. Plus louts gathering at a Taxi rank which is near a very late opening kebab shop
will cause drunken behaviour much longer than necessary. How do the residents and rate payers benefit? Taxis are already in the town centre in big numbers and many are plainly abusing the rule of the pre-booked only cabs by hacking. We were not asked about this nor notified nor were most of the shops and restaurants around. I have asked them and this is the first they have heard of this obvious devious case of self interest. How is one notice in a newspaper enough in a multimedia world with ever falling print sales? This needs sorting fairly and openly to avoid unsavoury taxi wars. The old shopkeeper of Victoria Square I STRONGLY oppose taxi ranks in the centre of Holmfirth Victoria Street and Victoria Square. Having to drop off and pick up a resident from Victoria square, I also need to park there on occasions. The number of taxis that already park in the centre on a Friday & Saturday night means these said ranks would not be enough to cope with them all and if there were enough, then nobody else would be able to park. B, Holmfirth I READ with interest your article regarding the Tesco appeal in the May issue of the HVR. I would also like to question the statement made by Councillor Firth – “My views have not changed. It beats me why they still want to come back to this development. They don’t seem to get the message that we don’t want another supermarket here. Tesco should have respected the views of the
planning committee and left it at that”. I suggest that someone should point out to councillor Firth that he was elected to represent the views of the electorate and his personal view is irrelevant. It should also be pointed out to him that in three polls on this subject taken before the application was rejected by the planning committee the electorate of the valley gave a 70%+ vote in favour of it. Quite who the royal WE is that he refers to is beyond me and I find it to be an ill informed and condescending statement. Quite why he and his partners in Keep Holmfirth Special were so completely in favour of the Lidl application is another mystery to me, or was it perhaps because it is located on the opposite side of town to the former Midlothian site? Could there possibly have been an element of “Not in my backyard” going on? The supporters of Holme Valley Voices sincerely hope that on this occasion common sense prevails and the development gets the go ahead upon appeal. Tim Radcliffe, Holme Valley Voices
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Carnival returns after a 15-year absence By Sandie Marshall
Young footballers Ben (left), Alice and Aiden dig the first foundations for the new Hade Edge Football Club changing rooms, watched by club officials.
AFTER an absence of 15 years, Brockholes Carnival is making a welcome return on Saturday July 6. The new organisers are promising many old favourite events and attractions including a hog roast, fancy dress procession, tug o’war and village races. In keeping with carnival tradition, local MP Jason McCartney will auction off the first carved hog roast sandwich and local businesses who have helped sponsor the day will be entering teams into the games including wheelbarrow, threelegged and egg and spoon races.
Visitors can also look forward to food and craft stalls, children’s entertainment, demonstrations from a chainsaw wood sculptor, a petting corner, a bird of prey display and arena displays from Huddersfield Giants, cheerleaders and local dance troupes. The carnival was always a highlight of the Brockholes year since it was first set up by the Old Folks Treats Committee in 1967. In 1969, Hollywood actor James Mason carved the first slice of the roast hog as his brother Rex was a villager. The main sponsor of the new carnival is Gary Findlay of GF Landscapes and his
wife Jo. Gary said “We are delighted to be a part of bringing back a much loved event to the community. My son is very excited about it even though he is not old enough to remember the last one!” All proceeds from this year’s event will go to support The British Legion, Brockholes Village Trust and next year's bigger and better carnival. The fun will start at 1pm on the recreation ground at the bottom of Brockholes Lane. Keep up-to-date with the latest news and enter teams in to the games at the Facebook page Making Brockholes Better.
New facilities for Hade Edge FC Centre’s collection raises £700
AFTER years of planning and fundraising, work has begun on new changing room facilities for Hade Edge Football Club. Although the club still has work to do to reach its financial target, enough has been raised to allow building work to start in readiness for next season. Young footballers Ben Dalton, Alice Dalton and Aiden Micklethwaite, just
three of the 100-strong junior section of the club, had the honour of digging the first hole for the new building foundations. Keith Hollingworth, fundraising coordinator said: “We are so grateful for all monies donated. “As well as our own fundraising we have had generous donations from Holmfirth Parish Council, Kirklees MC, The
Huddersfield Common Goods Trust, Denby Dale Lions and Lloyds TSB.” As work gets underway, the club’s next fundraising event will be a car boot sale on the last Sunday of June at the football field. Car boot sales will be held on every last Sunday of the month until August. For more details of how to book a pitch, call 01484 684924.
GARDEN centre customers dug deep into their pockets for Honley & Brockholes RNLI. Volunteers spent the early May bank holiday weekend at Armitage's, Shelley, collecting just over £700 for the lifeboat charity At the branch AGM, new community fundraising manager Hannah Jackson
reported on RNLI fundraising countrywide, which has netted £13.2 million during the past year. Lifeboat crews saved the lives of 24,000 people. Locally, Newsome High School raised £88 with their rowing challenge and with a donation from the headteacher, £128 was raised for the RNLI.
Elected at the meeting: Judy England, vice president; Maurice Littlewood, chairman; Roy Meakin, vice chairman and publicity officer; Yvonne Ingham, treasurer; Andrew Ingham, box secretary; Tony Watson, hon secretary; Avril Watson, souvenir secretary. The position of president is vacant.
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Honorary doctorate for Holmfirth artist HOLMFIRTH artist Ashley Jackson is to be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Huddersfield. He will be honoured for his contribution to the Arts at a ceremony at the University in July. Ashley has been a fixture of Holmfirth for many years, displaying his dramatic watercolours of the surrounding moors in his gallery on Huddersfield Road. His paintings have been exhibited all over the world and his work hangs in some of the highest profile homes – including the White House.
Despite his fame, including publishing a number of books and his long running TV series A Brush With Ashley, the artist has never forgotten his first love for the Yorkshire landscape. On hearing of the honorary doctorate, he said: “Wow, what a humbling award for a secondary modern kid with great ambitions to be an artist with the name Ashley (in Barnsley). “I am truly blessed to paint from the soul, live in the heart of Yorkshire and remain passionate about art. Thank you to everyone who has supported me through the years.”
Ashley Jackson is to receive an honorary doctorate from Huddersfield University.
Route changes feedback wanted By Sandie Marshall PASSENGER transport executive Metro is keen to hear feedback on its April changes to bus routes and timetables. On the whole, bus services in the Holme Valley remained largely untouched after Metro’s major review in response to a reduction in its funding. After consultation, a new direct 310 direct route to Huddersfield was introduced to replace the 313, providing a fast 20 minute journey for passengers
from Hepworth, Scholes, Holmfirth and some of Thongsbridge. This new service, however, does not visit other parts of Thongsbridge or Brockholes, where bus frequency has been reduced. In addition, the changes have meant the loss of a direct link from Netherthong and Oldfield to Huddersfield, plus a reduction to hourly of a through bus to Huddersfield from Thongsbridge Village. Also, buses from the Holme Valley no longer terminate at the rail sta-
tion, stopping instead at the bus station around 700m away. Metro says it would expect further small changes to the new routes based on feedback. Neil Wallace, Metro bus services manager said: “If there are any issues on the new routes we are very keen to hear from people now – we have already had a few comments and it is likely that we may be making some minor tweaks in the next few months. “I would ask people to contact busconsultation@wypte.gov.uk with
their thoughts and I will make sure that these get picked up and responded to. At this stage we have not had a lot of feedback from Holme Valley generally.” Neil has also pledged a more formal review of the bus changes after six months through one-day public drop-in sessions in Holmfirth, Honley and Meltham. He also intends to report back to the Holme Valley Area Committee in the Autumn on whether the services review has met its objectives.
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Children from Honley Junior School marked the end of the football season by becoming Premier League Reading Stars. The 28 nine and ten year olds completed a seven-week football-themed reading project at Honley Library designed by the National Literacy Trust to improve their skills and interest in reading. They all passed with flying colours and were delighted to receive their certificates at the end of the course.
Party fundraiser for Oliver appeal FRIENDS of critically ill twoyear-old Oliver Field are holding a stylish party fund raising night at Holmfirth’s Gonzo bar on Saturday June 22. They want to contribute to Oliver’s appeal to send the Huddersfield tot abroad for treatment in his fight against aggressive cancer neuroblastoma.
Mark has Rio Olympics in his sights HONLEY’S Mark Buckingham, a full time member of the British triathlon squad, says his eyes are firmly fixed on joining Team GB for the next Olympic Games. His long-term preparations got a further boost in May when he finished in 15th spot among the world’s elite competitors at the latest World Triathlon Series event in Yokohama, Japan. Mark, 28, was pleased with the overall result, especially in the running stage where he clocked up the 5th fastest time of all the athletes taking part. From the British squad
base in Loughborough where he is in full-time training, Mark said: “This is my third season with the national squad and really I’m still learning the sport. I can’t expect podium finishes yet but my target is definitely to compete in the Rio Olympics in 2016. Long-term member of Holmfirth Harriers running club, Mark is relatively new to triathlon. He was formerly an international steeplechaser until a bad injury forced him out of serious competition. He then switched to road cycling – until he was approached by the national triathlon team.
Mark Buckingham “They asked me if I could swim!” he laughs. “I said I didn’t know – but they took a punt and threw me in the pool anyway. I’ve been working on triathlon
ever since.” Even with continual improvement, Mark will need to stay on the top of his game to make the Olympics. Each country can only submit three triathletes, and with the London 2012 medal-winning Brownlee brothers Alistair and Jonny still involved, the road to Rio will be tough. But Mark is undaunted by the competition. He said: “Swimming is definitely the weakest part of my race but once I get that sorted I will be able to reach higher in the rankings. Rio 2016 is definitely my target.”
Tickets are £18 and include a cocktail on arrival, a Gonzo bucket buffet, live music and DJ from Hi-Life entertainment. Organisers are hoping partygoers will dress to impress in red, black and white. Tickets are available from Gonzo or neighbouring restaurant Soul Kitchen or by calling Carly on 07754 984849.
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Friends hoping to reuse ‘Hospital Poet’s’work By Sandie Marshall
Judith Roberts looks through the work of Holme Valley Hospital Poet Tom Smith.
IT WAS public fundraising on a massive scale. In 1919, the people of the Holme Valley decided to build the Elmwood Memorial Hospital dedicated to the brave local soldiers who gave their lives in World War I. A massive target of £15,000 was set to complete the project, and despite economic hardship, the money was raised from public donations in just over one year. Fascinating new evidence of how this was achieved has come to light through the rediscovery of the poems and songs of Scholes man Tom Smith, who called himself The Hospital Poet. Between 1919 and 1934, Tom Smith wrote poems to help raise money for the construction and on-going running of the hospital. They were published weekly in the Holmfirth Express newspaper and most chronicled the many fundraising events held and cajoled local people to donate every spare penny they had. They paint a charming and sometimes gritty picture of life in the Valley between the two wars. As well as the hospital,
Tom’s favourite subjects included the industrial development of the valley, successes of local football teams and traditions such as the Hepworth Feast. Tom’s work was long forgotten until an envelope containing his complete works was found buried in a pile of old paperwork by new chairman of the hospital League of Friends, Judith Roberts. Although associated with the hospital for many years, Judith had never heard of The Hospital Poet. “I couldn’t believe what I’d found,” she said. “Over 100 typed pages of poems and songs, many about the hospital and the story behind it being built. It’s amazing to read.” With a little digging, Judith tracked down Tom Smith’s granddaughter, currently living in San Francisco. She said: “I contacted her by email and she confirmed the story about her grandfather and his poems. She also gave permission for the hospital to use the poems again if we want to.” Now Judith and the League of Friends would like to find a new way of using Tom’s work to benefit the hospital he loved, possibly by publishing his verse in a book.
She said: “It would be wonderful if these poems written to raise money for the hospital to be built could be used to raise money for it again, almost 100 years on.” Here’s an extract of Tom’s work, taken from his poem Memorial Hospital. The ‘scheme’ he refers to is the planned hospital and, once more, he’s begging his readers to give generously so it can be built. ‘In case there are people who are living in doubt, As to whether this scheme is going on or going out, Let us give you a message you can take to your heart – The Committee have tackled, every member their part. There’s no fear in our minds of the scheme falling through, But still it depends on the public –that’s YOU; If you in your turn will give us your aid, There’s no scheme in the world of which we’re afraid. What we need is your money, and a generous support, To help us to carry our scheme through the court; It’s your interests we’re seeking, your case that we fight, If you give us the fuel we’ll see to the light.’
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Parliamentary Corner
with Jason McCartney MP
No such thing as a regular week I’M writing this month’s column with the rain lashing down outside my Holmfirth office. I’ve got my fingers crossed it will be dry for the Honley Show following last year’s cancellation due to the waterlogged site. The sun was out though when I helped judge the Meltham scarecrow festival on May Day Bank Holiday Monday. It was a tough decision picking the category winners with over 70 creative, quirky and accomplished scarecrows dotted around the village. A regular week for me, if there ever is one, usually sees me working in the Houses of Parliament Monday to Thursday. Fridays are often spent visiting schools and businesses with time in the office for helping constituents. Saturdays are a day for advice surgeries and supporting local community events, which also includes cheering on Huddersfield Town. In the past few weeks I’ve enjoyed visiting Lydgate School in New Mill and Brockholes Junior and Infants School. We are lucky to have such great schools in our area and I’ll
tices. As part of the Industry and Parliament Trust scheme I’ve decided to look at our local food supply chain. I’ll be looking behind the scenes at local food producers and also the big supermarkets. I spent a long and fascinat- Work by Alison Coaten will be featured in June’s Art Market. ing day up at Longley Farm. I met many of the 100 plus staff whilst helpRobinson, Brendan HesmondMANY of Yorkshire’s top artists ing pack yoghurts and halgh and Emily Stubbs have are preparing to take part in stock up the delivery lorlaunched a new artist directory Holmfirth Art Market over the ries. I got a great sense of on the website www.artmarlast two weekends of June. achievement helping to kets.co.uk/artists giving people This will be the 11th Art make a huge batch of their Market to be held in the town, the opportunity to buy and comworld famous cottage missions all year round from Art showcasing a high quality of art, cheese. I was hugely Market artists. design and contemporary craft impressed at the dedicaThe two main events will take creations from over 100 artists. It tion and skill of the staff I provides art-lovers with the place in Holmfirth market hall on met, many of whom have June 23 and 30 from 10am. Open chance to browse different been at Longley Farm for preview evenings will held on styles, extend their collections well over a decade. With June 22 and 29 between 8pm and and meet the artists in person. the business opening a 10pm. The event team of Victoria new venture in Uruguay to add to their presence in Eastern Europe and Australia, the Longley Farm logo is going global. Another local success story. As always please get in touch if you need my help. My constituency office is 22 Huddersfield Road in Holmfirth (opposite Ashley Jackson’s gallery) email: jason.mccartney.mp@parliament.uk or phone 01484 688378.
Artists set to descend on town
Jason chats to students at do all I can to keep it that way. I love the variety of the questions I get asked when I hold Question and Answer sessions with children. May was also a special month for many fellow RAF veterans with the 70th Anniversary of the daring Dambusters raid. I paid tribute to our brave airmen in the Houses of Parliament. As president of the local Royal Air Force Association Branch it’s always an honour to meet and support our local veterans. There’s lots going on in Holmfirth with new businesses sprouting up. You can follow all the latest news here in the Holme Valley Review. I had a sneak preview of the extensive refurbishment
Lydgate School. works taking place at the Methodist Church. Once completed the £250,000 plus project will provide an excellent updated venue for many local community groups and activities as well as the obligatory Saturday morning coffee with a bacon butty. Another flourishing local venue is the Carding Shed in Hepworth. I was volunteered to help out at the Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust charity fashion show. It was a bit nerve wracking but it was a great evening that also raised funds for Kirkwood Hospice and Age UK. One of my top priorities is supporting local businesses to help them grow to take on more local employees and appren-
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Town band launch third album and new single HOLMFIRTH-based band Alex Quinn & The Man In The Street are marking the release of their third album and new single. Called Noisy World, the album features new tracks drawn from the band’s influence of folk, acoustic roots, blues and rock. Lead singer and guitarist Alex, together with drummer/percussionist Thomas Sutcliffe and bass player Jonathan Abdy, have just done a live session for BBC Leeds and have been a featured act on BCB Radio. They also appeared at Holmfirth Festival of Folk and many other local gigs. June will see the release of their new single, 8057 Days. The track tells the story of Nick Yarris who spent 23 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit. He now campaigns against the death penalty from the UK and is going to use the single to promote his new book, 7 Days To Love. The single will be released on June 21 at a launch party at The Keys in Huddersfield Parish Church, with support from Sheffield-based Rebecca Elise Guy and local band Three Sheets T'Wind. The group has also organised a charity gig at
Alex Quinn & The Man In The Upperthong Village Hall to raise £1,000 for the Forget Me Not children’s hospice. Joining them on July 12 will be Roger Davies and The Hade Edge Accordion and Concertina Band. Tickets for the gig are now on sale through the Fair
Street. Trader shop in Holmfirth. Tracks from Noisy World and video footage are available on the band website: www.alexquinnmusic.com and via the Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/tmits
Council arranges events to discuss impacts of cuts KIRKLEES Council says it’s Time to Talk about future service cuts. It is inviting people to attend events so it can explain about government budget cuts and the impact on local services – undoubtedly cuts will have to be made, it says. A Time to Talk meeting will be held on Tuesday June 11 from 7-9pm at the Phoenix Centre on Dunford Road, Holmfirth. Council representatives will outline the funding cuts experienced so far and how, should the trend continue as expected, difficult decisions will have to be made. At the same time, it says, demand for key council services including support for vulnerable adults, older people and children, continues to rise. A Kirklees spokesperson
said: “In the future we will have much less money from central government to run local services. Some will stop, some will change. We're inviting everyone to talk about what the future holds. “We need to explore very different ways of getting things done with much less money – and this will have to include more activity in communities, looking at ways of reducing the demand for some council services and new opportunities for voluntary and community led initiatives.” Kirklees says it has reduced its number of fulltime workers by around 1,000 since 2010 and found more efficient ways of delivering its existing services. This, however, will not be enough to save cur-
rent service levels in the future. Working together differently with local residents and communities is the only way forward, it says. As well as the nine Time to Talk events already organised around Kirklees in June, the council has created a ‘conversation toolkit’ of information and advice which it hopes people will use to talk to friends, neighbours and colleagues about what future cuts would be acceptable. The toolkit is available to download from the website www.kirkleestalk.org Anyone who wants to attend the Holmfirth Time to Talk event is asked to book a place through the website, by calling 01484 234000 or by emailing timetotalk@kirklees.gov.uk
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Building project at Methodist Church A £280,000 project is underway to make Holmfirth Methodist Church an even greater community asset. The work will provide a bigger ground floor community room, plus a whole new first floor with additional meeting rooms, store rooms and facilities. Builders are also installing a lift to the upper floor, a new kitchen and new toilets. With all the work taking place in the old school rooms, the main worship area of the church is unaffected and regular mid-week and Sunday services will continue throughout the project. The bulk of the money to pay for the improvements has already been raised but the church is asking local people to help with the last £20,000 by sponsoring a roof tile on the new community building. They hope everyone who has ever attended a group, society or meeting at the church will consider a £10 donation. Former Senior Steward at the church, Peter Beetlestone who is over-seeing the building project explained: “We’ve always
Holmfirth Methodist Church is improvement project. had room for groups, societies and meetings to be held here but in the future we want to be a community church and a resource for every occasion. “These improvements will provide room for different groups to meet at the same time, making the church a hub for the community. We hope people will sponsor a roof tile for £10 and help us get to our goal.” Peter is confident the work will be completed in
undergoing a major time for an opening on September 1. The church has ensured at all the companies involved in the project including the architect, roofer and main builders AE Haywood are local businesses for the benefit of the local economy. If you would like to sponsor a roof tile, please send a cheque for £10 payable to Holmfirth Methodist Church, Crown Bottom, Holmfirth for the attention of treasurer Mr Michael Tolson. Advertiser’s Announcement
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Jubilant Holmfirth Town lift the Genting Challenge Cup.
Cup victories for football clubs By Sandie Marshall THIS football season has brought cup victories for two Holme Valley clubs. Holmfirth Town came through a dramatic penalty shoot-out to lift the Sheffield and Hallamshire FA Genting Challenge Cup. Their final against Barnsley side North Gawber Colliery finished 2-2 after extra time, thanks to two equalising goals from Holmfirth captain Paul Jagger and – with just seconds of extra time remaining –- James Phillips. In the nail-biting shoot-out, Holmfirth goalkeeper Oliver
Leader saved Gawber’s fifth penalty, leaving Andrew Standring to calmly step up and slot home, sealing the victory for Holmfirth. Meanwhile, Hepworth United’s first team put aside their disappointment of only finishing third in the Huddersfield and District League One by lifting the Barlow Cup at Huddersfield Town’s John Smith Stadium. Victory in the final against Netherton came after a rousing half-time team talk by Hepworth player-manager Michael Tunnacliffe. His team responded well, scoring five second half goals to take the match and
the cup 6-1. Hepworth’s 18-year-old striker Luke Ellis-Craven netted four times, with other goals from Chris Drew and Jamie Clayton. Winning the Barlow Cup has been an ambition for the team for a few years. Michael told The Review: “We came up to League One three season ago, and we’ve won the league for the last two years but narrowly missed out in the cup. “This year we’ve brought in a number of good young players and the league title has slipped away – but we’re delighted to have scooped the cup instead.”
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What’s On Guide Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings, Dog training class at Birdsedge Village Hall (HD8 8XT): reward-based training in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for adult dogs and puppies. Classes must be booked in advance. Contact Robert Vincent 01484 402152 or 07908 649 694. Wednesday mornings, Beaumont Park, Crosland Moor (HD4 7AY), Wednesday Walkers – five miles maximum, starting at 10.30am, returning to the visitor centre for soup and sandwiches approx 12.30pm. To find out more, phone 01484 645217 or email friends@fobp.co.uk Thursday evenings, Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, Cycle drop-in session, 6pm8pm, free event for adult beginners and returners to cycling with fully qualified tutors and mechanics - learn to ride and repair punctures, improve your skills. Meet at the top cafe near the tennis courts. Contact Ginny Leonard 07717 663 697, ginny.leonard@ctc.org.uk Fridays, Plant sales at National Trust Marsden Moor estate office, The Old Goods Yard, next to Marsden Station, 11am-2pm. All proceeds go towards moorland conservation work. Phone 01484 847016. Saturday June 8, Honley Agricultural Show, 10am-4pm, at The Showground, Moor Lane, Farnley Tyas (HD4 6UW). Attractions and activities for all the family including Blackpool Circus School, Woodhead Mountain Rescue team, willow weaving, BodyZorb racing, falconry displays, vintage cars and tractors, bungee trampoline, quad bikes, roundabouts and much more besides. Website www.honleyshow.co.uk Saturday June 8, Meet at Holmfirth Swimming Pool car park, Huddersfield Road, for an eight-mile ‘medium’ walk to Fulstone and Snowgate Head, organised by Kirklees Countryside Volunteers, setting off 10.30am. Contact Susan 07979 292 781. Saturday June 8, Penistone Paramount, 2.30pm, organ concert organised by the Penistone Cinema Organ Trust: Let’s go to the moves with Donald McKenzie. Box office: 01226 767532. Website www.penistone-compton.co.uk Saturday June 8, Holmfirth Parish Church, 7.30pm, Musical celebration of the 60th
anniversary of the Queen's Coronation, with Holmfirth Choral Society and orchestra.Tickets £6, available from Andrew’s Greengrocer, Huddersfield Road, Sid’s Café, next to the church, or by phone 01484 687643. Saturday June 8 – Saturday 15, Live music at Holmfirth Picturedrome: Sat 8, Alabama 3 – best known for the theme to the American TV series The Sopranos; Weds 12, Summer concert with Holme Valley Orchestra, conducted by James Morgan, soloists Sarah Ogden (soprano) and Rebecca Robertson (trumpet), featuring world premiere of Barry Russell's Concerto Pastorale; Thurs 13, Ian Hunter (ex Mott The Hoople) & The Rant Band, supported by Federal Charm; Sat 15, Lez Zeppelin – all-girl band recreating Led Zep’s classic rock. Tickets from the Box Office bar any weekday evening, online at www.picturedrome.net Sunday June 9, Conservation day in Honley: meet at 10am, Queen’s Square Business Park steps, opposite Texaco garage, Woodhead Road (HD9 6QZ).Kirklees Countryside Volunteers will be improving a path in need of attention. Contact Nigel 07746 973 281. Sunday June 9, The Gamekeeper Is Missing: walk in the wilds of the upper Colne Valley and hear the gruesome tale of two early 20th Century double murders. Meet at Marsden Station, 1.30pm, route approx five miles over three hours with some steep climbs. More information: National Trust Marsden Moor 01484 847016. Sunday June 9, St George’s Church, Brockholes, Summer Serenade – last event of the 150th anniversary celebrations, with Carrement Sax – four saxophone players from France, along with soloists Thom Meredith and Sarah Ogden. More information 01484 661178. Wednesday June 12, Colne Valley Museum, Golcar, 7.30pm, Edgar Wood: Arts and Crafts architect in Yorkshire – talk by John Rumsby. Tickets £5 including refreshments and a chance to view the current exhibition on the same subject. More details online at www.colnevalleymuseum.org.uk Thursday June 13 – Friday 14, Huddersfield Library and Art Gallery, Thurs,
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1pm, explore our local history through oral history recordings, and find out what is available to listen to; Fri, 6pm-8pm, Live Mic Nite – bring a poem, short story or your favourite song lyrics to share, or just take a seat and listen. Contact Beverley Healey 01484 221955, Beverley.Healey@kirklees.gov.uk Thursday June 13 – Friday 14, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, 7.30pm, Film: Les Miserables (cert 12A), starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway. Also on Thurs 13, 8pm, Comedy Cellar, with stand-ups Tom Wrigglesworth and Andrew Ryan. Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.org Saturday June 15, St Mary’s Church, Honley, 7.30pm, Holme Valley Singers and Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir present Many Voices in Song, conducted by Kim Kaye and Jane Hobson. Tickets £7, free for accompanied children, from choir members or pay on the door, refreshments available. More information from Sheila 01484 683720. Sunday June 16, Holmfirth Farmers’ Market, 9am-2pm,in the Market Hall, monthly array of quality local produce, fresh fruit and veg, meats, cheeses, cakes, jams and much more. Information line: 01484 223730. Sunday June 16, Round Table Run For It, warm-up 10.45am for 11am start, at Greenhead Park, Huddersfield - 5k charity fun run for Kirkwood Hospice. Contact Nigel Watson elland.roundtable@btconnect.com Sunday June 16, Meet at Trinity Church, Moor Bottom, Honley, 2.15pm, Oldfield guided walk organised jointly by Honley Civic Society and the church. Next scheduled dates: July 14, August 18, September 15. Sunday June 16 – Sunday 23, Holmfirth Arts Festival – events at The Picturedrome: Sun 16, Django Bates, jazz musician – 7pm, pre concert talk, 8pm concert; Mon 17, 8pm, The Adventures of Andy Kershaw – one-man show with a legendary broadcaster; Tues 18, 8pm, The School of Night – creating an impromptu Shakespearian masterpiece; Thurs 20, 7.30pm, Mark Thomas: 100 Acts of Minor Dissent, 9.30pm Rory Motion – 'post-hippie
comic'; Sun 23, 2pm Film: The Family Way, starring Hywel Bennett, John & Hayley Mills, soundtrack by Paul McCartney, 7.30pm International Mambo Orchestra. Ticket information and booking: Holmfirth Tourist Information 01484 222444 or holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk Thursday June 20, Round and about New Mill – easy walk, four miles, arranged by Kirklees Countryside Volunteers, with hills to be taken at a slow pace. Meet at Holmfirth Road car park, 7pm. Contact Susan 07979 292 781. Friday June 21 – Saturday 22, Live music at Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri 21, The Sweet – quintessential ‘70s glam rockers (Blockbuster, Ballroom Blitz, Fox On The Run); Sat 22, Hayseed Dixie – comedy hillbilly country rock band. Tickets from the Box Office bar any weekday evening, online at www.picturedrome.net Saturday June 22, Holmfirth Revisited – ‘moderate’ circular walk, ten miles, 10am start at Compo’s takeaway and restaurant, Burnlee Road/Greenfield Road. More information from Wendy Hockney, Huddersfield CHA Walking and Social Club 01484 316208. Saturday June 22, Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra – British Masters concert, 7.30pm, at Huddersfield Town Hall: Arnold – Scottish Dances, Tippett – Piano Concerto, Walton – Symphony No 1. Tickets £11-£16, concessions available. Contact Chris Woodhead 01484 648866. Saturday June 22, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, 8pm, Wizz Jones – guitarist cited as an early influence for Ralph McTell, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards – supported by singer Dariush Kanani. Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.org Sunday June 23, Huddersfield Open Market, 10am-3pm, annual June Fair organised by the Rotary Club of Huddersfield Pennine: charity stalls, food and entertainment. Contact Peter Bottomley 01484 656346. Monday June 24, Hepworth Feast – village event dating back to the 17th Century which traditionally includes a procession stalls and entertainments, children’s races and refreshments. Monday June 24, High on a hill – 4.5
miles easy walk, meet at Castle Hill top car park (HD4 6TA), for 7pm start. Contact Susan, Kirklees Countryside Volunteer 07979 292 781. Wednesday June 26 – Saturday 29, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: See How They Run, humorous 1940s romp by Yorkshire playwright Philip King, presented by local favourites Dick and Lottie, 7.45pm nightly + 2pm Saturday. Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.org Saturday June 29, Open day at Huddersfield Fire Station, 11am-4pm, fun for all the family including Freddie the Fire Engine, aerial appliance display, children's rides and games, tours of the station. More information from station clerk Jean Gledhill 01484 551800. Sunday June 30, Hade Edge FC car boot sale, on the football fields, Penistone Road, gates open at 10.30am for sellers, cars £8, vans/trailers £10, open to the public from 11am. Refreshments available. Contact Audrey Dalton 01484 684924. Sunday June 30, Snailsden and Ramsden Clough – eight miles ‘medium-hard’ walk: meet at Holmfirth Bus Station 11am to catch 11.12am Penistone bus (25) to the starting point. Contact Susan, Kirklees Countryside Volunteer 07979 292 781. Wednesday July 3, Local History Lunchtime Club, 1pm, in the Light Reading Room, Huddersfield Library: Memories of a West Yorkshire Textile Mill by Peter Munthe Webster. Phone 01484 221965. Friday July 5, Live music at Holmfirth Picturedrome: Hawkwind perform the entire classic album Warrior On The Edge Of Time. Tickets from the Box Office bar any weekday evening, online at www.picturedrome.net Sunday July 7 – Saturday 13, Holmfirth Artweek: main exhibition in the Civic Hall, open 10am-5pm Sun & Sat, 10am-9pm MonFri, featuring work by over 400 professional and amateur artists, plus a record-breaking 35 fringe displays around the town and surrounding area. Pick up a leaflet from the tourist information centre or visit the website www.holmfirthartweek.org.uk
‘Refreshed’event features flypast ORGANISERS are putting the finishing touches to The Big Thong Ender, Upperthong’s weekend of summer family fun from June 28 to 30. Born out of the successful three-day Upperthong Gala, the Thong Ender will feature many of the gala’s best bits, with a few new twists thrown in. Village hall chairman Steve Taylor explained the reasoning behind the change. He said: “It has been decided to refresh the weekend. The cost of putting on the event in the past made it difficult to make a profit, and the village hall was not in a position to subsidise the event.” There’s no indication, however, that this year’s event will be short on attractions, events and things to do for every member of the family. The village hall, cricket club and Royal Oak pub will be working closer than ever to stage the festivities between them. Things kick off on the evening of Friday June 28 with Storm and JB Goode playing in the village hall. Tickets, for over 21s only,
are strictly limited to 120 and are available from the Royal Oak or via their website www.upperthong.org.uk There will be an outside Lagers of the World bar and food from The Masala Lounge. Saturday has a real family focus including the Under 9s cricket tournament on the cricket field and free children’s entertainment from 4pm until 9pm in the village hall, starting with a kids disco for the very little ones, Punch and Judy, the choosing of the Gala Queen, a fancy dress competition, food and music. Then from 9.00pm there will be an 80s night with (optional) fancy dress in the Royal Oak, which will be open all day with a BBQ and cider festival. On Sunday the weekend continues from 12pm on the cricket field with activities including bouncy castles, performances from Slaithwaite Brass Band, welly wanging, races, stalls, a bar and a variety of food including crepes, a pig roast and Masala Lounge curries. The Royal Oak, with its cosy, friendly atmosphere,
will also be open from noon serving food, ciders and great traditional ales. The Upperthong Ladies group will be selling homemade cakes and refreshments in the village hall. The afternoon should – weather permitting – see one of the weekend’s highlights when a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire performs a flypast. Steve Taylor commented: “It will be a different event from recent years, maintaining a lot of the traditional village events but being more intimate, because we are making more use of the facilities we already have. There will still be plenty for the children to do this year, including the opportunity to soak teachers from Upperthong School in the stocks. “Their school support group will also have stalls and games, and there will be involvement from the local junior football club and St John’s Church. “The highlight, though, will be the Spitfire flypast. We are thrilled that the plane is again planning to visit Upperthong’s village event.”
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Businesses fight the recession without Mary Portas’help HONLEY may be small but it is mighty and can supply anything you could possibly want. Did you know there are over 130 businesses in and around the village? With this in mind a new business association has been formed to enhance the profile of Honley and let everyone know what there is on offer, not only to residents but visitors as well. In today’s climate we need to offer everything people want at competitive prices and surprisingly in Honley you can get the majority of your needs cheaper than in town or shopping complexes and hence save on bus fares or
petrol so you can be green as well. What does Honley have to offer? Shoes, Chop Suey, fish & chips or meat, hair, beauty or just a treat. Jewellery, gifts, cards or stamps in Honley Village Yes you can! Insurance, kid’s clothes, bread and cakes.
Restaurants – Chinese, Indian, Italian or maybe a steak? Hospice shop, carpets, wedding dresses and wine, flowers for all occasions or just to dine. The car’s MOT, the lorry to deliver or even just medicine to sort your liver. Food, food and more food too, if you can't find it Taylors always do DIY, pet foods, haircuts to dye for, pubs to relax in clubs to work out in or even better just book the kids in! Bank, finance, dentist and doctors, stationery, accountants and opticians too, and we’re not even half way through.
Who would have thought it? acupuncture, joiner, and fashion aplenty, furniture painted or stripped, writing a will or got a problem the solicitor will get it writ. Printing, metal railings even a trombone maker we’ve so much in Honley we even have a picture framer. So why travel far and wide for all your needs when you can just visit the village and we all succeed. A few of the shops have changed hands recently, such as Paul’s Butchers, which has had a major refit. Continued on page 22
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It now supplies not only excellent meat sourced locally but also jams, chutneys and even locally made wine. Talking about wine, Gert’s Florist has added a wine shop as a natural addition so customers can give flowers and wine together as a gift and even have it delivered. You may all have read about the sad demise of Parfitt’s bakery, but in Honley within a few weeks a new modern bakery has risen with mouth watering cakes and beautiful fresh breads. Call in and say hi to Roger, the new owner of Honley Bakery, and you may recognise some of the staff! The Gallery Art shop has now been turned into a new café in the guise of The Gallery Café, combining sales of wonderful local art works with a contemporary coffee lovers paradise, run by local couple Kirsty and Mark Ambrick and May Nairn. There is just one shop that is currently empty and being refurbished to become available shortly. What business do you want in Honley? Email June Mclean, owner of Zebra Jewellery, at zebra-
jewelleryltd@ntlworld.co m with your suggestions and we could try to get something that the villagers think we need and will use. A better variety of shops available increases foot fall for all. The Honley Business Association has rallied the individual establishments in the village to join together for a “Honley Extravaganza” on Saturday July 13 from 10am to 3pm. This will include a street market on Church Street including many foods and crafts with tastings of wine and several of the local restaurants providing tasters as well. St. Mary’s are doing cream teas, The Allied are holding a bazaar with varied stalls and activities, the scout hut has a new extension and will be officially opened at 2pm, but will have family entertainment during the day, the village hall is giving free boules and offering BBQ food and St. Mary’s are providing coffee and cakes. So there is something for everyone. All we need now is you and a bit of sunshine on the day would help. If you are interested in having a table for the market please email
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Honley Business Association members. ter Christmas lights this gertsflorist@hotmail.com but time and space is run- year, which will be lit on November 29. Look out ning out fast. We are also looking for budding musi- for the banners with more details nearer the cians or bands/groups time. and singers as we are There is a wonderful providing a site for street book about Honley called entertainment during the day. If interested then call ‘A walk around Honley’. It is published by The in to see Paula at The Honley Civic Society and Holme Valley Warehouse. is available for £3 in The The business associaHolme Valley News shop tion are also looking at organising bigger and bet- or alternatively the
Society will have a stall on the street market where they will be selling many reasonably priced books featuring Honley. Don’t forget July 13 for a lovely family day out. To find out more contact HBA secretary June Mclean at zebrajewelleryltd@ntlworld.com telephone 01484 661007 or call in at Zebra, 25 Westgate, Honley.
THERE’S still time to pick up advance tickets for Honley Show on June 8 from their website or from many local businesses. Advance tickets give a saving of £2 per adult over the on-the-day price of £9 and £4 for children aged 5-16. The show committee is promising an even bigger and better Honley Show to make up for the disappointment of last year when heavy rain forced the whole event to be cancelled on the morning of the show. Anyone with tickets for last year can use them for entry at this year’s event. Once through the gate at the Farnley Tyas show ground, many of the attractions are free of charge. Throughout the day, the main show ring will have breath-taking displays of stunt bravery from the Vander Brothers Space Wheel Spectacular, displays of skill and training from Woodhead Mountain Rescue and falconry teams. There are countless other entertainments for people of all ages, plus of course, the competitions in the show tents for animals of all sizes from heavy horses to pet mice. Show jumping classes for different ages will be on-going all day. Organisers are hoping many visitors will take advantage of the free shuttle bus service which will leave from Honley village. The buses will leave from Moor Bottom, opposite Trinity Church, from 9am with the last bus home leaving the show site by 6pm. The show website www.honleyshow.co.uk has full details of tickets, directions and all the attractions.
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Dixon and Franks’ new look means more choice ... THIS summer will see a new look Dixon and Franks. Three new showrooms have been created to offer furniture, lighting, beds, paint, room fragrancing and accessories. These showrooms will be in addition to the six existing sales areas which have featured, for the past 30 years, the best in carpets, timber flooring, Karndean, Amtico and both oriental and contemporary rugs. Little Greene paints and wallpapers, Lampe Berger room fragrance lamps, oak bedroom, dining room and sitting room furniture and handcrafted ash and elm chairs are among the new arrivals. Lighting, beds and much more will join them shortly. Dixon and Franks are still committed to providing choice and value in carpets and flooring, but from now on they will be able to help create your perfect room and will offer their best advice on colour, texture and design. They will be exhibiting a representation of some of these new lines at Honley Show. If you would like to enter their Honley Show Prize Draw Competition email them and tell them what colour The little Greene Paint Co colour ‘Drummond’ is.
Bakery is reopened by ex-pupil FORMER Honley High School pupil Roger Craddock opened the independent Honley Bakery in March this year. Having been a regular in its previous existence going to and from school, Roger recognised the importance of a local bakery to the community. While Roger’s previous experience in the hotel catering industry and horse schooling didn’t necessarily help in his new business, he was determined to source the best available locally baked products and produce for the bakery. It stocks a fantastic selection of traditional and speciality breads, fresh cream pastries, confectionary and biscuits, along with the innovative ‘cakes with a twist’ from Propermaid of
Huddersfield of Dragon's Den fame. These include amazing flavours such as Courgette and Lime and Dandelion and Burdock. The bakery also serves hot and cold sandwiches ranging from traditional breakfast in a box to deli-style specials. With farm assured cooked meats, pies and pasties from Broster’s Farm shop, fresh ground coffee, and hot and cold drinks, Honley Bakery’s takeaway sandwich bar will keep you going all day long! Roger and his staff are open six days a week from 7.30am and are keen to receive feedback from locals so feel free to ask for whatever you want and to suggest any additions to the already terrific choice available.
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Land suffers due to late start to Spring THIS year has seen an unusually late start to spring and our land is paying the price. The cold weather has prevented the grass growing and we, like many farmers, are in short supply of fresh grass. We promote grass growth and improve the quality of our soil each year by spreading farmyard manure and fertilizer. These contain nitrogen, phosphorus and potash which are essential for good plant growth, however, both organic manure and artificial fertilizer pose a risk of pollution and have to be spread with great care. The cost of artificial fertilizer has also soared over the past few years and is crippling farms like ours. This year, to cut the amount of fertilizer we use, we are reseeding our grassland with clover. Clover, like other leguminous plants, fixes natural nitrogen from the atmosphere into the soil. This improves the soil quali-
The white calf is one of 16 new arrivals this year. ty and reduces the amount of fertilizer we will need to spread. Clover is also a good source of protein and minerals for livestock. Before the clover was seeded our fields were harrowed. A harrow is a large rake pulled by a tractor that hoes and rakes the land. The land is then rolled to level the field and push any small stones beneath the surface of the soil. This will help protect the mowing machinery from
damage at silage time. Harrowing and rolling create the stripes that can be seen in many fields at this time of year. Our cattle are calving and will continue to do so until mid-July. To date 16 healthy calves have been born, including a beautiful pure white calf. Our ewes have almost finished lambing, with 400 lambs born this year. Over the coming weeks we shall be shearing our flock of sheep, weather permitting.
‘PROPERTY OF THE MONTH’ Thorpe Cottage, 28 Hall Lane, Highburton. Offers Over £275,000
Open to view Saturday 8th June 11.00 AM – 12.00 NOON This characterful detached cottage occupies a pleasant position in the sought after village of Highburton. We are informed that the property dates back to circa 1750 and is well presented throughout combining exposed beams and stonework alongside modern fixtures and fittings. The accommodation comprises: entrance
porch, good sized lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility, downstairs wc, landing, 3 / 4 bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite. It has the benefit of a gas central heating system, uPVC double glazed windows and attractive fixtures and fittings throughout. There is a cottage style garden to the front, driveway to the side and a detached garage but unfortunately no rear garden. A
garden area could be created by removing the garage. The property would be ideal for a purchaser requiring spacious and characterful accommodation with low maintenance gardens. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the large accommodation on offer.
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Plot 3, 2C Holmfirth Road, Shepley
2 Hey Top, Cote Lane, Holmfirth
299 Cliff Road, Holmfirth
Offers Region £399,950
Offers Region £365,000
Offers Region £350,000
Offers Region £327,500
Located in the highly regarded farming hamlet of Thorncliffe this outstanding semi detached barn conversion with views over farmland towards Emley Moor. It combines contemporary fixtures and fittings with traditional features including splendid exposed roof trusses. The spacious accommodation comprises: entrance hall, utility, dining kitchen, lounge, garden room, sitting room / study / bed 5, downstairs wc, landing 4 further bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite shower room. It is finished to a high standard throughout and has the benefit of gas central heating, double glazing, security system (with CCTV) and quality fittings throughout. In front of the property there is a gravelled driveway and parking area with access to the attached double garage. Internal viewing is essential.
This exceptional newly built detached house by Oakstown properties now awaits its final finishing touches. Constructed in natural stone it will be finished to a high specification with many extras. It occupies a convenient location for commuters with views to the rear. The accommodation comprises: oak framed entrance porch, entrance hall, 30 dining kitchen, lounge, study, downstairs wc, landing, 4 double bedrooms, 3 en-suite shower rooms and bathroom. It has gas central heating, uPVC double glazed windows and an intruder alarm. Electric remote control gates lead to a private block paved driveway and an attached double garage. To the rear of the house there is an enclosed garden area with lawn and timber decked sitting area.
Exceptionally located with stunning views over towards Cartworth Moor this spacious semi-detached cottage is a must for those who are searching for a country cottage within easy access of Holmirths amenities. It was formerly two cottages which have been combined to provide spacious accommodation comprising entrance porch, lounge, dining kitchen, conservatory, landing, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. The cottage is presented to a high standard and features uPVC double glazed windows, LPG fired central heating and quality fixtures and fittings. There is a parking bay to the side of the house and generous gardens to the front. Viewing is strongly recommended.
This spacious detached property must be viewed in order to appreciate the size of accommodation and fine views to the rear. From the front it appears to be a bungalow but in fact it offers flexible accommodation over 2 floors. It comprises: entrance porch, hall, breakfast kitchen, dining room, sitting room, 2 bedrooms, en-suite and separate WC on the upper floor. Downstairs there is a large lounge, hall, 2 further bedrooms and a bathroom. It is well maintained and presented with double glazed windows and a gas central heating system. There is a driveway to the front leading to the attached double garage. To the rear there is an attractively landscaped garden. The property occupies a much sought after location close to the village of Wooldale and within walking distance of the centre of Holmfirth.
Croft House, 17 The Village, Holme
Binn Royd, Far Lane, Hepworth
43 Brownhill Lane, Holmbridge
Offers Region £250,000
Offers Region £245,000
Offers Region £225,000
A Large 5 bedroom double fronted end terraced house situated in the delightful unspoilt rural village of Holme, which lies in the conservation area of the Peak National Park. Holme boasts a cosy village pub, small primary school and a free school bus to to the local high school. Overlooking the cobbled village square the house offers spacious accommodation on 3 floors. It comprises entrance hall, lounge, dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility, cellar, 3 first floor bedrooms, study and bathroom/w.c., and 2 second floor bedrooms and shower room/w.c. The house has a central heating system and wood grain effect tilt and turn traditional sash type windows in white Upvc. This is an elegant property situated in a popular village location with delightful walking area on the doorstep. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the size of accommodation on offer and the delightful setting.
This deceptive detached home occupies a choice position on the edge of the village of Hepworth with far reaching views to the rear which can be enjoyed from all the principle rooms. It is arranged over 3 levels and offers larger accommodation than its external appearance suggests, comprising: entrance hall, kitchen, dining room, utility room, lounge, conservatory, landing, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and a separate wc. It has the benefit of sealed unit double glazed windows and a gas central heating system. To the front of the house there is an attached single garage and driveway / parking area. To the rear there is a pleasant enclosed garden. Viewing recommended.
Situated in a stunning rural location with views towards Brownhill Reservoir to the front and rugged moorland at the rear this outstanding double fronted cottage must be viewed to be fully appreciated. It combines traditional features such as exposed mullions and timbers with some striking contemporary fittings, LPG central heating and uPVC double glazed windows. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, landing, 2 bedrooms and large house bathroom. There is a parking area and garden to the front of the house, to the rear there is a further sitting area which takes full advantage of the views.
Plumpton Cottage, 4 Back Lane, Holmfirth
26 Townend Road, Wooldale
42 Wildspur Mills, New Mill
27 Moor Brook Mill Drive, New Mill Offers Region £205,000 A spacious 3 storey townhouse located within a popular development of homesclose to the centre of the popular village of New Mill and its many amenities. The property was constructed circa 2010 and features modern fixtures and fittings throughout. It comprises: entrance hall, downstairs wc, dining kitchen, study / bedroom 4, landing, lounge, 3 double bedrooms (en-suite to master) and house bathroom. It is presented to a good standard throughout and features a gas central heating system, uPVC double glazing. There is an enclosed garden to the rear of the house with a further single garage and allocated parking area in the courtyard at the rear. Internal viewing essential.
48 Fordgate, Hinchliffe Mill
Offers Region £189,950
£189,950
Offers Region £179,950
Offers Region £159,950
This delightful 3 bedroom detached cottage is situated at the heart of the popular village of Holmfirth, enjoying splendid views over the surrounding area. It comprises; conservatory, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility, 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. It has the benefit of gas central heating, attractive fixtures and fittings and a wealth of character throughout. Externally there is a garden area to the side of the house and pathway, partially covered, leading to the front of the house. Sorry preferably no pets and no smokers for rental purposes. Internal viewing recommended. Available with vacant possession and no vendor chain.
Internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate the size and character of accommodation on offer in this most deceptive of cottage properties. The cottage occupies a convenient location and is within close proximity of the centre of Holmfirth and the village of Wooldale. It comprises: spacious entrance hall, large lounge / dining room, recently fitted kitchen, landing, 3 double bedrooms (en-suite shower room to bed 3), study, and bathroom. It has the benefit of a gas central heating system, sealed unit double glazed windows alongside exposed beams and modern fixtures and fittings. There are low maintenance gardens to the front and rear. To the side there is a parking area with access to the integral garage.
An outstanding duplex penthouse apartment which occupies a choice position in this sought after mill conversion. The apartment is finished to an extremely high standard and is accessed by a lift from the ground floor. Its spacious accommodation comprises: entrance hall, two double bedrooms (en-suite shower room to master), bathroom and a stunning open plan kitchen / dining / living room with superb arched windows to the side elevation and French doors opening onto large sky balcony. There is an allocated parking space with further communal parking and stunning grounds amounting to approximately 19 acres of woodland with a picturesque mill pond and river running through it.
This charming double fronted cottage occupies a pleasant riverside location in the sought after village of Hinchliffe Mill. It offers well-presented accommodation with a pleasant low maintenance south facing sitting area and parking to the front. The accommodation comprises: dining kitchen, lounge, landing, 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom. It is presented to a high standard throughout having quality modern fixtures and fittings alongside uPVC double glazed windows and a gas central heating system. In front of the house there is a raised sitting area enjoying views over the river and a parking area.
2 Lowgate, Holmfirth
43 St Georges Road, Scholes
21 Holmfirth Road, New Mill
Offers Region £142,500 Offering characterful and flexible accommodation over 4 floors this spacious cottage must be viewed in order to be fully appreciated. It occupies a convenient location right in the heart of the popular village of New Mill close to all of the village amenities. The accommodation is currently ideally suited to a buyer who works from home but offers the potential to be rearranged to suite different needs. It comprises: breakfast kitchen, sitting/bedroom on the lower floor, reception room, store and bathroom on the upper ground floor, large first floor open plan lounge (271 x 112) with the potential to divide to create an extra bedroom and a further attic bedroom. The property is fully double glazed and also with gas central heating. There is an attractive low maintenance garden to the rear.
26 Station Road, Holmfirth Offers Region £139,950 An attractively presented end terraced house of great charm and character offering spacious accommodation on 3 floors. It is situated close to the popular centre of Holmfirth. The house comprises lounge, dining kitchen and sun room on the ground floor, useful cellar, 2 bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor and large attic bedroom 3. There is an attractive yard/seating area to the rear. The house features attractive fireplaces, part stone flagged floor and part exposed floor boards, attractive fittings, a gas central heating system and sealed unit double glazing. A delightful property which must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. An early completion date is available if required.
Offers Region £110,000
£97,950
This unique terraced property offers spacious and flexible accommodation over 3 floors with great potential to improve and update the already characterful interior. It comprises: living room and kitchen on the ground floor, middle floor lounge and bathroom, bedroom and dressing room on the top floor. The property has the benefit of a gas central heating system, uPVC double glazed windows and a number of original features but offers further potential for improvements. Internal viewing is essential.
This characterful inner terraced cottage occupies a pleasant tucked away location close to the village centre of Scholes. It features well presented accommodation which must be viewed to be fully appreciated. The accommodation comprises: entrance lobby, lounge, kitchen, landing, 2 bedrooms and shower room. It features exposed beams alongside gas central heating, double glazed windows and modern fixtures and fittings. To the front of the house there is a paved sitting area and an allocated parking space.
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Four-bed former boiler house boasts a mill pond and wood A FORMER boiler house which overlooks its own mill pond is on the market. Mill House in Holmbridge stands in approximately one-and-ahalf acres and was converted by its current owner Jack Sugden 35 years ago. The four bedroom property enjoys a bluebell wooded setting with riverside walks, waterfalls, large gardens and its very own paddock. Jack ran his architect’s business from the office at the home for many years, and he and his wife also brought up three children there. He is selling the home as he is relocating and downsizing now that his family has grown up. “It's much too big for me now and there’s too much space,” he said. “When I built it I said that it was my little piece of heaven, and it still is, but it’s also getting too much like hard work. “The main memory I will
take away from Mill House was building it because I spent so much time doing it. “As an architect I'm rational about buildings and don’t get too romantic about them as it’s a job, but as a house it is definitely special.” The downstairs of the detached property boasts a music room/library which leads up into the spacious living room. Patio doors and an arched top window fill the room with natural light and give it wonderful views over the pond and woodland beyond. A door way leads through to the living/dining/kitchen, which again is of a good size and has an array of beams and timbers to the ceiling and an arched fireplace with a cast iron and glazed fronted wood burning stove. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of solid oak units and has an array of built-in appliances. A
doorway leads through from the kitchen to a large conservatory, with doors leading directly out to the gardens and pond. A timber and glazed door from the landing also gives access to the garden, while upstairs there are two good sized double bedrooms. The master bedroom has a large amount of fitted wardrobes and its own wash basin, while bedroom two has the advantage of its own WC. The house bathroom is fitted with a white five piece suite, and from the entrance hall a doorway gives access to a secondary hallway which leads to the two ground floor bedrooms – one of which is a double room, while the other is currently used as a study/studio. These two bedrooms are served by a separate shower room. The home's office has two in-built storage cupboards and takes advantage of the
architectural features including interesting windows, a former barn style arch which has larger timbered doors on the external farad and glazing with central glazed door giving access. Externally a large gravelled driveway provides a huge amount of parking and gives access to the property’s detached
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double garage, which has an adjoining workshop/store. The grounds boast a mixture of landscaped gardens with mature shrubbery and trees, good sized lawns, well stocked flower beds and a hill side paddock, while the former mill pond has various water falls and water features. The gardens and
grounds have been carefully laid to take full advantage of the views. The mature trees are complimented by bridges, stone walling and a wooded area of bluebells. The four bedroom Mill House, which is set in approximately one-and-ahalf acres in an enchanting location, is available for offers around £545,000.
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GREEN ABBEY, HADE EDGE
O/A £340,000
A SUPERBLY APPOINTED FORMER COACH HOUSE HAVING UNDERGONE AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAM OF MODERNISATION WITH QUALITY FIXTURES AND FITTINGS THROUGHOUT IDEALLY PLACED FOR LOCAL AMENITIES AND COMMUTING. The property boasts a superb interior with quality fixtures & fittings throughout comprising: Entrance vestibule, utility, stunning open plan dining kitchen with integrated appliances, oak units and granite working surfaces, ground floor shower room, large lounge with adjoining split level dining room, four first floor bedrooms, the master having a stylish en-suite shower room and walk in wardrobe, and contemporary house bathroom.There is a covered parking area and patio gardens.The property enjoys a courtyard setting among other individual homes. It is ideally placed for local amenities particularly schooling and is an ideal commuter base. EPC=F
THIS DOUBLE FRONTED MODERN COTTAGE IS ONE OF IF NOT THE LARGEST HOME ON THE DEVELOPMENT WITH ITS TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION CREATING ADDITIONAL RECEPTION ROOMS AND NOW OFFERING 5/6 BEDROOMS. You can't help but be impressed by the spacious accommodation on offer which is why this family home requires an early inspection.The floor plan demonstrates the sizable accommodation offered comprising of entrance porch with downstairs W/C, lounge, separate dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility room, rear porch and bedroom six.To the first floor there are a further 5 excellent sized bedrooms, en-suite shower room, a second shower room and superb high quality house bathroom. There is a block paved rear driveway and enclosed rear gardens with patio area and lawn. Located close to well regarded schooling and a variety of amenities.
ROOST COTTAGE, SHEPLEY
DEAN BROOK ROAD, NETHERTHONG
O/A £225,000
O/A £219,995
A MOST ATTRACTIVE DOUBLE FRONTED PERIOD STONE BUILT COTTAGE IN THE HEART OF THIS WELL REGARDED VILLAGE WITH SPACIOUS RECEPTION ROOMS,WELL PRESENTED GARDENS AND TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS. A real cosy cottage being an iconic chocolate box cottage with its characterful interior and contemporary stylish presentation. It comprises of: entrance porch, dining room with oak flooring, large lounge and rear dining kitchen with utility porch.To the first floor are two double bedrooms and stylish house bathroom.There are enclosed rear gardens with superb mature borders and seating areas.A wonderful home located in the old part of Shepley village and enjoys a pleasant outlook. EPC=E
SET TO THE FRINGES OF NETHERTHONG VILLAGE IS THIS WELL PRESENTED CONTEMPORARY STYLED MODERN DETACHED FAMILY HOME.THE PROPERTY WHICH MAY BE OF INTEREST TO THE PROFESSIONAL BUYER OR THE FAMILY BUYER ALIKE IS IN SHORT PROXIMITY TO HOLMFIRTH CENTRE, MOTORWAY NETWORKS AND CITY CENTRES. The property which has been tastefully looked after and modernised throughout briefly comprises of; light open entrance hallway, modern high quality kitchen with integrated appliances and under floor heating, living room with access to rear garden, cloakroom W/C, and utility room.To the first floor there are three bedrooms and modern house bathroom with stylish four piece suite.The property has ample parking and generously sized enclosed lawned garden to the rear boasting far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.Viewing Highly recommended. EPC=D
MAGDALE, HONLEY
ROUNDWAY, HONLEY
O/A £159,950
O/A £124,000
A GORGEOUS TRUE COTTAGE WITH A FABULOUS OUTLOOK OVER MAGDALE DAM AND BEYOND HAVING ACCOMMODATION RECENTLY RENOVATED TO A HIGH STANDARD OVER THREE LEVELS. Mullioned windows, beams, attractive staircases and stone chimney breast/fireplace all play an important role in establishing the historic charm throughout.With lovely garden with sitting out area and parking space to the front, and small garden area to the rear, this conveniently located period home has gas fired central heating, majority double glazing and briefly comprises:- lounge with mullioned windows and stone fireplace, kitchen, first floor landing, bedroom 1 with a bank of mullioned windows overlooking the view, bedroom 2 with door out to rear, attic room with exposed beams and house bathroom. EPC=D
THE INTERIOR OF THIS THREE BEDROOM END TOWNHOUSE HAS THE WOW FACTOR HAVING UNDERGONE AN EXTENSIVE RESTORATION PROJECT THROUGHOUT. BUYERS WILL BE IMPRESSED BY NOT ONLY SIZE BUT THE STANDARD OF PRESENTATION THROUGHOUT. Offering an attention to detail rarely found this superb three bedroom home has a superb finish throughout comprising of: entrance hallway, guest W/C, large lounge diner, stylish dining kitchen and separate utility room.To the first floor are three double rooms and stylish tiled bathroom with three piece suite.The property has enclosed gardens with decking and patio area in Indian stone. Internal viewing is an absolute must to appreciate this stunning family home. EPC=D
PLUMPTON LODGE
QUEEN STREET
RENT: £1,395 pcm
DETACHED FAMILY HOME SET AWAY FROM THE ROAD, SUPERBLY EXTENDED TO PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF ACCOMMODATION Set within delightful gardens the home occupies a pleasant location with cross valley views and a level of privacy. Briefly comp: entrance hall; downstairs w/c; sitting room with fireplace with coal effect gas fire; lounge; snug; breakfast kitchen with island unit, Stoves oven, five burner gas hob, integral fridge, freezer and dresser style unit; dining area; utility room with plumbing for washer, space for dryer and dishwasher; first floor master bedroom with en suite bathroom; two further double bedrooms; single bedroom; and bathroom with three piece suite. Driveway with electric gates leading to a large parking area for up to four cars. Large mature gardens and garden shed.Unfurnished. No smokers. Pets considered. EPC=D.
RENT: £595 pcm
BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED TWO/THREE BEDROOM PERIOD COTTAGE WITH GARDEN AND OFF ROAD PARKING. In a pleasant village location, this stunning character cottage dates from 1695, and has been sympathetically renovated to an excellent standard. Boasting a wealth of charming period features, the accommodation briefly comprises: entrance lobby; dining kitchen with solid wood units, Belfast sink, gas range cooker and original Yorkshire range; storage pantry with shelving and plumbing for washer; lounge with beautiful cast-iron open fire; two double bedrooms; study/occasional single bedroom; and large house bathroom with white four-piece suite, including separate shower cubicle. Outside there is an enclosed, low-maintenance garden, an outside store and off-road parking for two cars. Unfurnished. No pets or smokers. EPC=E.
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28 – Holme Valley Review, June 2013