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Teams rescue rambler after cliff fall

By Josh Timlin

MOUNTAIN rescue teams from across the region were drafted in to perform a dramatic rescue after a rambler fell from a cliff.

The incident, which took place on May 22, resulted in rescue teams including Woodhead, Holme Valley and Glossop attending Middle Black Clough, just off the Woodhead Pass, at about 3.30pm.

The incident rapidly escalated into a multi-agency rescue and, given the casualty’s precarious position, the Maritime Coastguard Agency was requested to attend in order to winch the female rambler from a gorge.

“Given the location of the casualty and the difficulty of a technical rope rescue, a request was made to the Maritime Coastguard Agency to winch the casualty directly from the location of the incident,” a spokesman said.

“The lady was winched from the site of the accident to the top of the hillside where she was carried a short distance by stretcher to the waiting air ambulance for onward travel to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield for further treatment.

“It was another fine example of our emergency services working together to help those in need. We wish the lady a speedy recovery.”

The Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team (HVMRT) is a voluntary organisation which totally relies on public donations for funding.

As well as their main rescue duties searching for and assisting people in difficulty on the surrounding hills and moors, many of call-outs involve assisting the ambulance and fire services to recover casualties from difficult or remote locations or during severe weather conditions.

Fundraisers have been urged to take part in a two-wheeled challenge - dubbed Rescue Rides which takes place on July 14.

A HVMRT spokesman added: “It is not a race but personal challenge and enjoy the scenery while raising money for the team.

The event starts and finishes at our

headquarters in Marsden and offers a choice of distances, terrain and difficulty.

“All routes start and finish at the HQ where light refreshments are available for everyone completing the course This year we are raising money towards replacing our essential control vehicle.”

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Sea of poppies to adorn Park’s entrance

Events to mark 100 years since end of WWI

By Susan Hampshire

HONLEY is the place to be for a very special celebration of peace on the weekend of July 20 and 21, when venues across the village commemorate 100 years since the official ending of World War One. Today’s Honley community will be paying tribute to those from the village who lived through and contributed to, the war effort and those who made the ultimate sacrifice, leaving for war, never to

return to enjoy the peace celebrations that took place exactly a century ago.

The weekend event will see the village bedecked with flags and bunting, in much the same manner as archives show the villagers celebrated Peace Day exactly 100 years ago.

A sea of handmade knitted poppies will adorn the entrance to Honley Park, where live entertainment, food and drink, stalls, and activities begins at noon on Saturday July 20.

The finale to this day will be a concert in the park featuring Honley Male Voice Choir, Honley Ladies Choir and Yorkshire Traction Honley Band, and there will be a moving dramatisation performed by children from Southgate Theatre.

The event is being opened by local resident Kathleen Dyson, who lost two uncles in the Great War when they were aged just 21 and 23.

Detailed research by many local community groups on village life and the people of Honley who experienced the Great War, has been undertaken and now provides a valuable resource for future generations to learn from.

A dedicated website has been created – honleyremembers.org

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Honley High School Year 8 with their research display board being handed over to Carol Roberts of Honley Village Community Trust.

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Pupils aged 12 and 13 from Year 8 of Honley High School have created a display board documenting life during WW1.

The school has also made wooden soldiers to represent those from Honley who fought in the war, and these will be carried through the village during the remembrance parade on Sunday July 21.

The Graveyard Restoration Team has worked tirelessly cleaning war graves and clearing vegetation. Knitted poppies Kathleen Dyson at the grave of her uncles lost during have been placed on family WW1 aged 21 and 23, with knitted poppies marking graves where war victims the grave. are at rest.

‘Honley Remembers’ both made possible with Honley Park will be the programme of events will donations from Holme location for a permanent be on sale, and all profits Valley Parish Council and WW1 commemorative will go to the Royal British others. information board and a remembrance bench, Legion.

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New chess club for Holmfirth A NEW chess club has been formed in Holmfirth.

Members play at The Farmers’ Arms and have entered the Huddersfield League under the name of Holmfirth Farmers.

Secretary Andrew Dearnley said: “A very positive response has been received via a local Facebook page to recruit new members and we already have 12 players.

“We are trying to encourage players of all standards to join and it is anticipated a junior section of the club will be formed once we are more established, with three junior players already interested.

“Wednesday will be the main club night but we are going to be flexible for other evenings, from time to time, as we grow, possibly a match night and a club night.”

The club has been set up by team captain, Steve Westmoreland, and Andrew, who are both very experienced players having played at Huddersfield Chess Club.

“This is the first new chess club in the Huddersfield League for many years,” Andrew added.

Contact 07956 052406 if you’re interested in joining.

Jack Bradbury with the Exercise Waterloo Ride team at the start at Land’s End (left) and at the finish at John o’ Groats.

Injured soldier completes cycling challenge as part of rehabilitation

By Josh Timlin

AN injured soldier completed an epic cycle challenge as part of his rehabilitation.

Exercise Waterloo Ride is a regiment-wide training exercise organised by the 1st The Queen’s Dragoons Guards to help its injured and medically downgraded soldiers regain fitness – by cycling the length of the UK from Land’s End to John o’ Groats.

And Penistone-born Jack Bradbury, 33, a Royal Engineer attached to the regiment, was invited to take part in the lengthy

ride from Cornwall to Caithness.

He completed the 874-mile, 12-day journey despite being hampered by an ankle injury.

“It came completely out of the blue, I overheard a conversation and thought it was just a good way to get back to fitness,” said Jack.

“At the beginning it was absolutely horrendous, we went uphill and down dale, the terrain was almost like a Toblerone.

“But then the confidence started to grow and by the end of it I was welcoming it, rather than just trying to get through

each part.

“I’m quite lucky that I have an ankle injury that didn’t really stop me. Some of the guys had knee injuries which meant they were having to struggle.”

Jack, who went straight into the Army following his time at Penistone Grammar School, says his fight against a chronic ankle problem is ‘nothing heroic’ and took the challenge on as a way to regain fitness while continuing to push himself.

He joined 12 other servicemen on the exercise, during which the group cycled more than 80

miles a day.

Commanding officer of the exercise and regiment captain Tom Crossman-Kelly said: “Jack did very well considering he didn’t even know about the event beforehand.

“It was a complete accident that he turned up to the first meeting.

“But he was a really strong rider despite never doing any endurance cycling before. He was one of the top performers.”

Tom added that Jack would soon be returning to full fitness following the exercise.

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Welcome to our new Parish Council

THE new Parish Council for the next four years met for its first Full Council meeting of the Civic Year.

Fourteen councillors were re-elected and we welcomed eight new councillors to the Council.

All of our 12 wards now have a representative, with one remaining vacancy in Upperthong which will be filled by co-option at the special council meeting on June 17.

Our members are: n Brockholes – Coun Michael Pogson. n Fulstone – Coun Di Hall and Coun Donald Firth. n Hepworth – Coun Tom Dixon. n Holmfirth Central – Coun Glyn Barker and Coun Rachel Hogley. n Honley Central and East – Coun Pat Colling, Coun Ben Lockley and Coun Sarah Sheard. n Honley South – Coun Joe Sweeney. n Honley West – Coun

Coun Di Hall presented a cheque to Cancer Research UK as her chosen charity in her parting act as chair of the Parish Council before handing over the role to Coun Trevor Bellamy.

Sean East and Coun Charles Greaves. n Netherthong – Coun James Dalton and Coun Judith Roberts. n Scholes – Coun Mary Blacka and Coun Paul Dixon. n Upper Holme Valley – Coun Kath Bellamy and Coun Trevor Bellamy. n Upperthong – Coun Bernie Feeney. n Wooldale – Coun Paul Davies, Coun Jason Brook and Coun Darryl Gould.

All the councillors signed their declarations to formally become parish councillors and they then elected Coun Trevor Bellamy as chair

and Coun Rachel Hogley as vice-chair for the forthcoming year.

Councillors joined the Standing Committees with chairs appointed as follows: n Finance and Management: Coun Paul Dixon. n Service Provision: Coun Michael Pogson. n Community Asset Support Committee: Coun Tom Dixon. n Publications and Communications: Coun Rachel Hogley. n Planning: Coun Judith Roberts. n Staffing: Coun Di Hall.

Meeting dates for forthcoming meetings for

each of these committees will be published on our website shortly and contact details for each of the members are also available on www.holmevalleyparish council.gov.uk Our members reflect a range of political perspectives with representatives either independent or from the Conservative Party, Labour Party, Green Party or Democrats and Veterans Party. As unpaid representatives we will all be working hard over the next few years to do the best for our community and help the Holme Valley to thrive.

Parish Council vacancy – Upperthong Ward THERE is an opportunity to be co-opted onto Holme Valley Parish Council to represent the Upperthong Ward until May 2023 If you are passionate about your local community and want to make a difference, why not become a Parish Councillor.

If you are interested please contact Liz Bennett at the Parish Council on 01484 687460 or e-mail Clerk@ holmevalleyparishcouncil.gov.uk The closing date for expressions of interest is June 12. Please submit a letter describing your reasons for applying and your suitability for this role, including your address and contact details.

You will be invited to attend a special council meeting on June 17 when you will be asked to give a brief presentation to councillors.

Farewell and thank you to our previous councillors WITH the Parish Council elections, we said goodbye to a number of our parish councillors and would like to thank them for their contribution over the last few years.

Thank you to Greg Cropper, Stephen Baggott, Tim Walshaw, Royston Rogers, Donna Bellamy, Daniel Yates, Elena Bunbury and Greg Christofi and we wish them well in the future.

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End grouse-shooting leases before it’s too late, company urged CAMPAIGNERS have urged Yorkshire Water to act immediately and end its grouse-shooting leases in some of the Holme Valley’s beauty spots – before local wildlife is eradicated for good.

The utilities firm has faced a sustained campaign over the past eight months opposing shooting being permitted on its land, which has seen more than 125,000 people sign a petition organised by action group Ban Bloodsports on Yorkshire’s Moors (BBYM).

Land around several of the Holme Valley’s reservoirs have been identified as areas of concern as pressure mounts on Yorkshire Water – which controls the surrounding land – to tear up shooting agreements. BBYM say investigations have been performed at Range Moor, Langsett, Digley and Wessenden Head, alleging ‘widespread wildlife persecution’ and ‘environmental damage’.

Luke Steele, spokesman from BBYM, said: “The wildlife persecution

that’s been uncovered is clearly inexcusable. There is one clear motive for such a barbaric act, with gamekeepers routinely eradicating natural predators of red grouse to increase game bird populations for shooting parties.

“Wild animals are being eradicated and sensitive peatland damaged on Yorkshire Water’s moors to ensure red grouse make it up into the air to be used as feathered targets. With more than 125,000 people asking Yorkshire Water to protect – not persecute – wildlife and habitat, it’s time for the company to pull the plug.

“If Yorkshire Water wants to be recognised as taking its environmental responsibilities seriously then ending its grouseshooting leases is the only course of action which will suffice.

“Only by removing the negative impact it has on wildlife and the environment will Yorkshire Water truly become the environmental champion it espouses to be.”

Police from both South

and West Yorkshire forces have been working together in communities where rural crime has been an issue, and the Holme Valley Review understands that officers based in the town have been conducting regular patrols at locations identified by BBYM where wildlife has reportedly been impacted.

A spokesman from Yorkshire Water added: “Our aim is to ensure that we deliver the best outcome possible for the land, with a particular focus on our primary aims of protecting water quality, preventing flooding and combating climate change.

“Wildlife crime is never acceptable and we take any allegations very seriously.

However, we must also ensure that any action taken is based on clear evidence.

“Therefore we will work closely with the police to find out more but for a number of years our policy has been that if there is proof of criminal activity by any of our tenants we will take steps to end their tenancy immediately.”

David Haigh (former Mayor) congratulates Kate Buchanan on being elected.

Kate is new Meltham Mayor

THE new Mayor of Meltham is town councillor Kate Buchanan.

Kate was elected last month having served as deputy during 2018-19.

She has been a member of Meltham Town Council since 2012 having moved to the area in 2006.

She has been active on the council’s many committees over this period including the communications and planning committees, and says she is looking forward to leading on new initiatives such as the Ask Meltham

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Police to change way they communicate with public

By Josh Timlin

POLICE are to overhaul the way they communicate with the public following the decision to suspend public meetings in Penistone because senior officers believe they had become ‘confrontational and unhelpful’.

PACT – police and communities together – meetings have operated for years as a way of allowing only a few minutes left when an the public to alert police effort that spiralled into the air somehow was headed by Buddy to concerns within their communities and to set Cox and found its way into the priorities for police work. back of the net to give Golcar a They operate to different 2-0 victory. formats in different areas It was so close and yet so but the Penistone area’s far for Holmbridge as after a meetings have been held hard-fought league season they monthly, though the finished First Division runnerstone has changed with up for the second year running, increased attendance this year to Linthwaite in and increasingly vocal addition to being cup runners-up. complaints about Player-manager Charlie drugs, rural crime and Allen praised his players, club, a lack of police cover committee and supporters for in communities whose what has been a ‘great season’. locations sit on the South Elsewhere, Scholes gained and West Yorkshire border. promotion from Division Two Following a bitter as runners-up and next season meeting in April, when will be competing against Holme officers who attended Valley clubs Holmbridge, Honley were accused of having no and Berry Brow in the top knowledge of recent crime division of the District League. incidents in the area, the

The Holmbridge team that lost 2-0 in the Huddersfield and District Challenge Cup final.

So close yet so far for Holmbridge A GOOD-SIZED crowd watched on at the Emley’s Welfare Ground to watch Golcar United play Holmbridge in the Huddersfield and District Challenge Cup final.

The first half was evenly fought out, and although defences tended to dominate, both sides had opportunities to score.

The second half continued in the much the same fashion until midway through when Golcar were awarded a free kick on the edge of the Holmbridge penalty area.

The subsequent hard-hit shot from Ryan John took a wicked deflection off a Holmbridge defender, giving goalkeeper Greg Moorhouse no chance.

The game continued with play going from end to end until Golcar secured victory with

meetings was suspended while the situation was reviewed.

Now the whole town is to get a fresh approach, with meetings to be spaced at six-weekly intervals to provide ‘better opportunities’ for police to work more thoroughly on the issues raised.

Chief Inspector Mark James said: “I thought the meetings had become confrontational and unhelpful.

“I have had a lot of conversations about how we can improve and negate the confrontation. I propose a six-weekly basis,

not monthly.

“I think we need time to do things about the issues people raise.”

Disillusionment with policing in rural communities stems from the decision several years ago to scrap neighbourhood policing, leaving the district policed from Barnsley which is a significant distance away.

Although neighbourhood police teams have been re-established, complaints persist in the area that resources are too thinly spread to protect the most remote areas.

“This won’t be the

finished article but we have to start somewhere,” said Ch Insp James. “This will help all areas get more representation.

“There is a lot of passion across the area. I understand the frustration about having details of crimes. We have thousands of calls every day and many never get to the front line of information which is why officers might sometimes not appear to have details at their fingertips. That is the reality of demand.

“There is a dislocation between the reality and perception of crime.”

Resource and crime level figures

A BREAKDOWN of resources and crime levels was given to the meeting.

Ch Insp James said one PC and two PCSOs covered the bordering communities, with help from West Yorkshire Police, while an extra fulltime constable was due to start on June 5.

One sergeant splits his time with another area.

The area has the smallest team in the borough allocated on basis of risk and demand.

Of total crimes per 1,000 persons, Penistone figures for 2018-19 were: theft, two per cent; criminal damage to dwelling, 2.6 per cent; to vehicles, 4.5 per cent; theft from vehicles, 9.9 per cent; of vehicles, seven per cent;

possession of weapons, 0.9 per cent; drugs, 0.9 per cent; robbery, 2.4 per cent; burglary of businesses, 6.7 per cent; residential burglary, 7.2 per cent; anti-social behaviour, 5.7 per cent; fatal road accidents, 30 per cent; serious road accidents, 9.5 per cent; slight road accidents, 9.6 per cent.

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Calendar includes ducks and a host of memories

THERE’S ducks, dogs and a host of memories on the Holme Valley calendar over the coming weeks.

During June and July the local area will play host to a number of popular annual events which have all become firmly established over the years.

Towards the end of June, the valley plays host to the ever-popular Harden Moss Sheepdog Trials which are held over three days from Friday to Sunday June 21 to 23.

Held on the Greenfield Road showground above Holmfirth, the event promises something for all the family and includes sheepdog dog trialling, a fell race, vintage tractors and a sheep show.

The popular events attracts thousands of visitors every year and competitors come from all over the UK. Moving onto the first weekend in July and Meltham will play host to the annual Meltham Memories weekend on Saturday and

Band and singer to play at party Sunday July 6 and 7.

This year the event is concentrating on the 1950s and 1960s and will feature music, vehicles and memorabilia from that era.

Traditionally the weekend has been centred around the 1940s wartime era.

Organisers say although the 2019 event is moving into the 1950s and 60s, it will keep some of its 1940s connections.

That same weekend also sees the ever-popular Holmfirth Duck Race which gets under way on Sunday

July 7.

This annual event started way back in 1983 and sees yellow plastic ducks launched into the River Holme with cash prizes for the first past the post.

Tickets for ducks will be on sale in the weeks leading up to the duck race and all proceeds raised go to local charities and good causes.

The event gets under way from 11am at Sands Recreation Ground with ducks launched from the bridge in the centre of Holmfirth at 2pm.

THE award-winning Hade Edge Brass Band and accomplished jazz singer Sarah Brickel are set to play at St Anne’s Church’s summer garden party to be held in Carlecotes on June 29 from 2pm.

Strawberries and cream and refreshments will be served, with the event organised to raise funds for the upkeep of the church, as well as towards the cost of refurbishing its historic Grade II-listed organ.

This is the fourth year that this much anticipated event will be held, which

Military campaigner Joe’s double delight THERE was double delight for local military campaigner Joe Pinguey in May. First he heard that he has won funding for a RAF centenary bench to be sited at Penistone Grammar School and then came a complete surprise to be told he is to receive a ‘Freedom of the Town’ award from the town council for ‘eminent service’ within the community.

“I didn’t even know the award existed,” said Joe. “I haven’t done all this work for fame and glory. I have done it because I wanted to and for my community.”

At the beginning of the year, Joe was given a voting slot in the Tesco Bags of Help scheme in a bid to raise £1,500 for the memorial bench to mark 100 years of the RAF in 2018.

He was up against two other good causes with shoppers voting on how much each would receive.

Joe has been told his project came first in the voting, so the bench will be created by local wood

Joe Pinguey sculptor Steve Tarr and will be sited at the school, near its own war memorial.

Joe has organised various military anniversary events since 2010 for local communities around the Holme Valley.

He said: “Both my late parents and uncle served in the RAF in the second world war and I have the greatest respect for all service personnel past and present.”

Last June, he held an RAF

centenary to coincide with Armed Forces Day and afterwards was approached by Steve Tarr, wellknown in Penistone for designing the bench outside Tesco and the Remembrance Day ‘Lest We Forget’ bench in High Street.

“Steve’s dad served in the RAF and he asked me if he could design and make a centenary bench,” said Joe. His position with Barnsley War Memorial Project gave him the chance to apply to Tesco for funding. Penistone Town Council has already made a donation towards the cost of the bench and Joe says he has also had support from the owners of the local Spar shop.

At the last meeting, members of the town council went into closed session to decide who would receive Freedom of the Town awards.

Three recipients were agreed – of which Joe is one. The other two have not been named.

Singers invited to perform with Italian choir IN the summer of 2016 local choir the Holme Valley Singers were guests of Italian ensemble Coro D’Alaleona, from Montegiorgio, when they performed a number of concerts in the Le Marche region of Italy.

Coro D’Alaleona have again extended an invitation for the Holme Valley Singers to return to Italy and perform with them this summer, from July 24, for a five-day period.

In preparation for this second

visit, the Holmfirth-based choir have been working on a new repertoire of music all year, some of which will be performed jointly with Coro D’Alaleona. “The Holme Valley Singers are buzzing with excitement for their return tour of Italy this summer,” said Kim Kaye, musical director of the Holme Valley Singers.

“Our choirs have a similar philosophy on music, as we were both born out of a love of music and

a desire to make it accessible to all.”

If you would like to see the choir perform a preview of their repertoire for Italy 2019, they have a charity concert on July 9 at Holme Village Sunday School at 7.30pm, with guests the Holme Valley Youth Choir.

They will also be performing with the Mastersingers at their summer concert on July 13 at All Hallows Church, Kirkburton, from 7.30pm.

For information call 07464 361858.

draws large numbers to the historical and beautiful grounds around the church.

This year, there will be a selection of classic cars and tractors on display, plus a licensed bar, as well as games and fun for all the family.

Reverend Peter Rivett said: “The summer garden party is a great opportunity to bring people from the local community together for a fun-filled afternoon.

“It is also St Anne’s major fundraiser of the year, which helps to keep the church open for services and for

christenings and marriages.”

St Anne’s was built in 1857 by the Chapman family who owned Carlecotes Hall.

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Mountain Rescue team given training on how to deal with grassland fires

TRAINING has been provided by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue to volunteers in the Holme Valley in order to avoid a repeat of a recent spate of grassland fires.

Sparked by a discarded disposal barbecue, the most recent incident on Marsden Moor saw flames spread over an estimated 1,500 hectares - the equivalent of almost 2,000 football pitches.

Crews from West Yorkshire, including Holme Valley firefighters, were joined by Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Tyne and Wear and Merseyside

colleagues.

But now the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team’s (HVMRT) volunteers have received training on how to deal with grassland fires in the hope that they’re caught before there’s a chance of them spreading.

A spokesman from HVMRT said: “It gave us further insight into how our fire services tackle moorland fires, what resources are available and most importantly our part to play.

Inter-agency get-togethers are crucial to ensure we are all up-skilled continually.”

The latest incident

prompted Kirklees Council to issue a blanket ban on fires and barbecues on open public land spaces as part of a ‘joined-up effort’ to tackle dangerous grassland blazes.

A council spokesman added: “This tough stances comes after the most recent Marsden Moor fire, which was started by a discarded barbecue.

“The National Trust said that an investment of up to £360,000 in restoring the special habitat at Marsden Moor has been lost.

“In a bid to protect the local environment and wildlife, we have brought

into force a public space protection order (PSPO) which bans fires, barbecues and other dangerous objects such as fireworks and sky lanterns on council, National Trust and Yorkshire Waterowned land.

“Anyone found to be lighting a fire or barbecue will have it extinguished and be given a fixed-penalty notice of up to £150.

“Failure to pay this could lead to conviction by a court and a maximum fine of £1,000. There are exemptions for private residential land.

“Bonfires and barbecues have always been prohibited

in council parks and open spaces, but the increased risk of fire and people continuing to ignore the signs means we have to enforce this for the safety of visitors, local residents and animals and other wildlife nearby.

“We sincerely hope that we don’t have to issue any fines at all and that people will respect what we’re trying to do.

“However, we will not hesitate in taking action against those who show disregard to our borough.”

A public meeting to discuss the recent events,

which was held at Marsden Mechanics’ Hall, took place on May 21 and included representatives from Kirklees Council, WYFRS and the National Trust.

Kirklees’ district commander, Toby May, added: “The recent events have illustrated just how quickly fire spreads when vegetation is dry and the consequences are devastating to the landscape, flora and fauna. Not only that but when a rampant fire takes hold it can quickly pose a real threat to human life should there be people or properties in the vicinity.”

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LOCAL MP Thelma Walker has criticised moves which could see thousands of pensioners could lose their free TV licences under new government plans to axe the benefit.

The scheme was originally introduced in November 2000, when the Department for Work and Pensions agreed to pay the government directly for TV licences for those

over the age of 75.

But as part of the last BBC Charter, the government devolved responsibility for the free TV licence policy, and the cost, to the BBC which could force over 75s to pay the full cost.

If these plans go ahead, the MP says more than 6,000 pensioners in her constituency over the age of 75 will lose out.

She said: “I spoke in an

Opposition Day debate about the proposal to remove free TV licences from the over 75s. As I said in my question, the TV is often a crucial ‘companion’ for many elderly residents who suffer from loneliness and isolation, and can contribute greatly to quality of life.

“There are about 6,750 over 75s in our area who stand to lose their right

to a free licence if these proposals go ahead.

The minister’s response was simply that some over 75s can afford a TV licence - which takes no account of the fact that this generation have paid into the system and contributed to society their whole lives.

“It is deeply unfair to continue squeezing them for every penny for as long as possible.”

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Visitor centre wins top award YORKSHIRE Sculpture Park’s new £3.6m visitor centre, The Weston, was announced as the winner of the Royal Institute of British Architects Yorkshire Award 2019 and RIBA Yorkshire Building of the Year Award 2019.

YSP also received the special category award for RIBA Yorkshire Client of the Year Award 2019.

Shortlisted among other exceptional projects in Yorkshire, YSP – one of the world’s leading open air galleries, set in the grounds of the stunning 18th century Bretton estate – received the prestigious awards

for the new visitor centre designed by London-based architecture practice Feilden Fowles.

Built on a historic quarry site within the estate, The Weston, which is a result of significant support from family grant-maker, The Garfield Weston Foundation, has upgraded the visitor experience at the east entrance and increased essential capacity at the park.

The Weston, which was carefully designed to fit sympathetically with the historic landscape, comprises a restaurant, gallery space, public foyer

and shop.

Peter Murray CBE, founding and executive director of YSP, said: “It really is an honour to be awarded the RIBA Yorkshire Award, Yorkshire Building of the Year and Yorkshire Client of the Year.

“We built up a strong and special relationship over several years with Feilden Fowles which has resulted in a truly spectacular building.

“The Weston not only opens up a new area of the park and enhances visitor experience, but it is also a key factor in supporting YSP’s future sustainability.”

Bathroom specialist in the heart of the Holme Valley MANY Holme Valley homeowners have already transformed their bathrooms with a stylish design from Holmfirth specialist, KG Bathrooms.

The business, in Huddersfield Road, Thongsbridge, is owned and run by skilled plumber Kevin Girdlestone who personally oversees every installation.

After establishing his bathroom showroom, he is now working on a new tile showroom to showcase a range of ceramics and natural stone tiles from top manufacturers.

This will enable Kevin to supply tiles to both the trade and DIY enthusiast on top of offering full home installations or a `supply-only’ service for complete bathrooms, wet rooms, showers and downstairs

cloakrooms.

Kevin said: “Most of my installation work is in and around the Holme Valley although I have travelled further to fit complete bathrooms following word-of-mouth recommendations.

“When a customer comes to me for a bathroom, shower room etc, I take care of everything from start to finish using experienced tradesmen and my own fitting team.

“The whole job including plastering, tiling, lighting, flooring is undertaken by KG Bathrooms so everything is made as easy as possible for customers with only one point of contact.’’

Kevin uses bathroom products from some of the top industry names including Aqualisa, Burlington, Cleargreen, Kudos,

Vitra and Porcelanosa tiles.

As well as featuring a range of bathroom designs in the showroom, Kevin also stocks accessories including heated towel rail and mirrors.

While Kevin is designing and installing across the area, his staff arrange showroom appointments to let customers see the range available. The latest computer aided designs are used to show customers how their finished bathroom will look.

Kevin coaches and sponsors the Upperthong Under 11s football team and also sponsors young professional Holmfirth boxer Jacob Quinn who is due to fight again on July 7 in Bradford.

To contact Kevin for design, supply or installation, ring 01484 680914 or look at www. kgbathrooms.co.uk

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A new memorial seat has been placed on Meltham Greenway to honour Melvyn Gibson who passed away last year. He was involved in the early days of Sustrans in Yorkshire and helped to develop West Yorkshire’s first greenway, the Spen Valley Greenway. More recently he was very involved with the development and maintenance of the Meltham Greenway and was secretary of the Friends of Meltham Greenway. He also raised substantial funds towards a skate park in Meltham.

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Parliamentary Corner with Thelma Walker MP Nice to attend some fantastic events over the Easter recess IT HAS been lovely to spend some time in the constituency over Easter recess, and to attend some fantastic events across the Holme Valley.

I was pleased to be asked to open the swap shop and sew event, organised by Fair and Funky and Upcycle Fashion, for the second year. The events are a great way to ‘update your wardrobe without costing the Earth’ - and hopefully will get local people thinking about more sustainable ways to live.

I was also very impressed by the newly-opened Read bookshop in Holmfirth. Their commitment to encouraging children to read, and their dedication to providing a quality service to the people of Holmfirth, really shines through - I would definitely recommend a visit!

It is fantastic to see such innovative local businesses continuing to flourish.

Holmfirth food bank continues to grow, which is a credit to the local people who donate, organise, and volunteer. That said, it is shameful that food banks are necessary in 21st century Britain. For the first time in history, most people living in poverty are also working. This is an untenable situation, and deeply unfair to families who just want to work hard and get by. I will continue to support Holmfirth food bank, and the Welcome Centre in Huddersfield, but it is important to keep putting pressure on the government to alleviate this appalling pressure on working people.

I have been contacted by many Holme Valley constituents about the proposed road scheme for the centre of Holmfirth. While I am pleased that innovative solutions are being considered, I share many of the

Thelma Walker MP worries which residents, schools, and businesses have put to me. I am also aware that the local community feel they have not been adequately consulted. I will continue to work with Holme Valley Parish Council to make sure residents’ views are put forward.

In Parliament, the issue of climate change and the environment has been front and centre. I attended a meeting for MPs with Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager who has inspired the “Fridays for Future” campaign and young people around the world. I am pleased that politicians across the political spectrum are taking the threat to our planet seriously. I was able to ask her a question about how she would like to see environmental issues incorporated into the national curriculum - although it is clear that our children are already leading the way in demanding coherent action on the environment, and I have joined local young people in Huddersfield town centre to offer my support.

Having been closely involved with the Education Select Committee’s inquiry into SEND provision in our schools, I was also pleased and

Rum Festival this June at Holmfirth Civic Hall

A RUM festival is being held at Holmfirth Civic Hall on June 21.

Sponsored by local businesses Jones Homes and Millside Heating, the event promises to be a great night for all rum enthusiasts and will be open from 7.30pm until 11pm.

The ticket price includes a Rum Punch on arrival and the evening also includes performances from Honley Samba Band. A cash bar will be available.

Dawn Whiteley, centre manager, said the rum festival is one of many events being planned at the civic hall for 2019.

Following a community asset transfer, Holmfirth Civic Hall is now run by a community trust which is already increasing the footfall to the hall and the number of events and weekly uses.

She said: “We are trying to raise the profile of the hall and encourage more local people to use it and ensure its long term sustainability.

“This building takes a lot of upkeep but already we are seeing increased use. In our first year as a community trust, the hall had footfall of 30,000 people, was used by 37 different groups and hosted two fundraising events.

“In our second year, we have increased the footfall to 42,500 people, have 75 groups using the hall and hosted 18 fundraising events.

The biggest event is always Holmfirth Artweek but more and more people and groups are using the Civic Hall now which is good news.’’

More trustees are always welcome to support the work of the community trust, to help with fundraising ideas and grant applications – anyone interested can contact Judith Patrick on 07880 554986 or email: judithpatrick23@ gmail.com. Alternatively ring the hall on 01484 682643.

Various rooms are available for use for either weekly activities or for larger events.

Weekly events at the hall include Zumba, keep fit, Pilates, badminton, Weight Watchers, children’s football coaching, drama and French conversation.

Rooms are available to hire for concerts, bands, parties, tribute evenings, wedding receptions and much more. So far this year, Holmfirth Civic Hall has hosted a fashion show, antique market, been a venue for Holmfirth Film Festival and much more.

touched to hear Greta’s description of Asperger Syndrome as “a gift”.

I have spoken and written before about my strong belief that we must see children with SEND not as an obstacle to be overcome, but as an asset, with a unique way of viewing the world.

I also spoke in an Opposition Day debate about the proposal to remove free TV licences from the over 75s.

As I said in my question, the TV is often a crucial ‘companion’ for many elderly residents who suffer from loneliness and isolation, and can contribute greatly to quality of life. 6,750 over 75s in our area stand to lose their right to a free licence if these proposals go ahead.

The Minister’s response was simply that some over 75s can afford a TV licence - which takes no account of the fact that this generation have paid into the system and contributed to society their whole lives. It is deeply unfair to continue squeezing them for every penny for as long as possible.

Many of you will be aware that the local elections took place earlier this month across Kirklees.

Obviously I was pleased to see Coun Paul Davies win his seat in Holme Valley South, and Coun Lesley Warner be successful in Colne Valley – but I want to offer my sincere congratulations to all successful candidates across the constituency.

I look forward to working with you all to make our area a better place.

I would also like to wish departing councillors all the best for the future.

Thelma Walker MP c/o Slaithwaite Civic Hall 01484 843068 @Thelma_WalkerMP thelma.walker.mp@parliament.uk

Simon is named the new Poet Laureate

LOCAL poet Simon Armitage has been named as the new Poet Laureate.

Simon, who was born in Marsden, was recently named as the country’s Poet Laureate and succeeds Dame Carol Ann Duffy.

The ten-year role, Photo credit: approved by the Peter James Millson Queen, will see him celebrate poetry across Britain.

He recently told the BBC Breakfast programme that he received a phone call from the Prime Minister asking him if he would accept the post.

Simon, who originally worked as a probation officer in Greater Manchester, has shone the spotlight on poetry for the last 25 years and has been strongly involved in promoting poetry through education.

He said he sees his new appointment as an opportunity to take his ideas further and already has some ideas for new poetry initiatives. Over the years he has received numerous awards for his poetry and has had many poetry collections published.

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Holmfirth Artweek aims to top £1million mark for Macmillan

By Susan Hampshire

THIS year Holmfirth Artweek will seek to top the £1million mark for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Having raised money for Macmillan since its inception in 1967, the event is a firm favourite in the calendar for residents of the Holme Valley and beyond.

In 2018 Artweek had its best ever year, raising £41,000, and bringing the total donated to Macmillan over the years to £966,500.

With everyone’s help, this year Artweek hopes to pass the £1 million milestone, which will enable Macmillan to be there for even more people affected by cancer.

Artweek is one of the UK’s largest and longest running annual open art exhibitions, now in it’s

53rd year.

The highly regarded event will this year run from Sunday to Saturday July 7 to 13.

The main exhibition, held in Holmfirth Civic Hall, features over 400 exhibitors and over 2,000 artworks and will be open from 10am to 9pm Monday to Friday and until 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Each year there are specially invited featured artists that get to take over the top floor of the Civic Hall.

This year Artweek is pleased to invite ceramicist Steve Ellis and wirework artist and designer Helaina Sharpley to share their work.

In addition to the Civic Hall, businesses and venues around the area also participate in Artweek by becoming fringe venues, exhibiting

and selling the work of even more artists to bring Artweek into the community and help raise even more for Macmillan.

This year sees the highest number of fringe venues that have ever participated in Artweek, with over 40 venues spread far and wide.

There are venues not only in Holmfirth and the Holme valley, but also in Marsden and Slaithwaite, and for the first time ever, over the Pennines in Uppermill and Greenfield.

Artweek is a truly open art exhibition and presents an important outlet for artists.

As a result there is something for everyone, with a large variety of styles, subjects, mediums and prices.

Artist workshops will also be running throughout the week, so both children

and adults can have a go at producing some art themselves.

Artweek is organised by an enthusiastic and experienced team of volunteers who put in much work behind the scenes throughout the year to ensure the event runs smoothly and is a success.

For further information please visit the website: www.holmfirthartweek. org.uk or follow Artweek on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

For those who can’t wait until the main exhibition opens on July 7, there will be a Preview Evening on Saturday July 6 for ‘Friends of Artweek.’

For anyone who would like to become a ‘Friend’ and attend the Preview to get a first look at what’s on sale, you can find out more information on the website.

A selection of images from last year’s Holmfirth Artweek

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A selection of images from last year’s Holmfirth Artweek

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Organisers of the forthcoming two-day Holmfirth Artfest in November at the Civic Hall will be using white art display panels from Modu Exhibitions.

The specialist business is run by business partners Richard Hetherington and Melanie Nield who have worked with local organisations including King James School at Almondbury, the University of Huddersfield, the

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RAMSDENS Solicitors won the People and Engagement category at the inaugural LPM Practice Excellence Awards.

The new awards celebrate ‘practice excellence’ and recognise achievement and best practice in legal business management.

Ramsdens won their award for demonstrating excellence in employee engagement.

Managing Partner Paul Joyce said: “We are very proud to have won this award. We invest a lot into making Ramsdens a great place to work and our investment in our staff, through training, access to learning and well-being, benefits both our staff and clients.”

This latest success follows Ramsdens being named finalists in the Legal Business Awards and The Lawyer Awards.

Cream tea to raise funds

ALL Saints Church in Netherthong is to host a vintage cream tea event in July to help raise money for general church funds.

The event will be on July 13, from 2pm to 4pm, and tickets are now on sale at the Londis store in the centre of Netherthong.

Spokesperson Rosanne Meakin said: “We are hoping to raise some more funds with this event to add to ongoing fundraising for the church.

“A raffle will be drawn about 3.30pm so why not come along and enjoy this special event?’’

Busy months for walkers

Artweek fringe venue at Sons of the North

POPULAR cafe Sons of the North at Armitage Bridge is delighted to be a fringe venue for the 2019 Holmfirth Artweek.

During Artweek the cafe, deli and shop will be displaying a collection from Deirdre Warren Ceramics.

Deirdre produces unique pieces of stoneware pottery and offers some quirky gift ideas for the home including jugs, bowls, cups and saucers, cheese domes and much more.

She recently exhibited at Holmfirth Folk Festival.

Also on display at Sons of the North will be a collection from Sheffield-based ceramics specialist Alex Shinwell who is well known for his beautiful porcelain and stoneware.

Sons of the North is open Tuesday to Sunday and is situated within the North Light Gallery of Brooke’s Mill, off Bank Foot Lane, Armitage Bridge.

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A LOCAL rambling group had a varied programme of walks in April and May including some around the Holme Valley.

Huddersfield Healthy Life Ramblers’ walks have included a route around Marsden, a seven-mile walk from Holme Village to New Mill, an eight-mile walk from Emley Cross to Clayton West via Bretton Park and a walk around Digley and Bilberry reservoirs.

The final May walk was a seven-mile circular route from Ilkley Station through Middleton Woods, Denton and Beckwith.

Pedestrian struck by car A PEDESTRIAN was rushed to hospital after sustaining a serious leg injury having been hit by a car in Holmfirth.

The man was struck on Huddersfield Road, near Holmfirth’s indoor market, at about 9am on May 9.

One ambulance attended the scene, which saw the casualty taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.

Two hurt in car accident

TWO elderly people sustained minor injuries in a car crash in Netherton.

The incident, which took place at about 11.30am on May 11, happened on Meltham Road.

The main road was blocked for a small period of time while emergency services dealt with the collision.

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Packed line-up for Film Festival

Attention turns to shearing

AFTER a difficult lambing season we were pleased to see our ewes rearing a flock of healthy lambs – 311 in total.

We have a further 40 bottle fed lambs grazing the paddock at the farm. These were born as triplets or quads and have been hand reared by us.

The bottle fed lambs are still drinking formula milk but as they start to graze we will gradually reduce the amount of formula milk until they are fully weaned.

By mid May our ewes had finished lambing and we were able to turn our attention to the land work.

Fertiliser and lime were spread to improve the soil nutrients and balance the pH, and forage crops: kale, forage rape and turnips, were sown to feed our livestock this winter.

Our silage grass is growing well and we are looking at

cutting our first crop in the coming weeks, again this will feed our livestock through the winter.

June is also shearing season and we shall be looking at shearing all 180 ewes before their fleeces become too heavy and matted. Heavy fleeces are hot and difficult to manoeuvre, sheep can often become stranded on their backs unable to turn over.

Thick fleeces also attract dirt, which in turn can attract flies and maggots. We spray our sheep against flies but shearing also helps deter infestations.

Over recent weeks climate change has been making the headlines and the topic often crops up in

conversation with guests and shop customers. Livestock farming, especially cattle, has received it’s fair share of blame, I know a cow can destroy a dry stone wall but I’m not sure about the planet, so I did a bit of research.

Farming, like all industry, has an impact on our climate, but to what extent seems depends on the point of view of the author.

As far as I can tell a general consensus is that a cow produces a huge amount of greenhouse gasses, much more than sheep kilo for kilo, but the pasture which the cow grazes also absorbs a huge amount of greenhouse gasses. Cattle on our farm are reared extensively.

The area of pasture they graze absorbs more greenhouse gasses than what the cattle produce, in my opinion a sustainable way of farming.

THE Holmfirth Film Festival will take place this weekend with a jam-packed line-up of events to mark its tenth anniversary.

Dozens of films will be screened from June 7, with talks and free events spread across six venues, including some from Edwardian times to the 1970s on aspects of life in the Holme Valley.

Festival director Stephen Dorril said: “We are aiming to make this year’s festival a special occasion with a day of local and historic films, the best of European cinema, and award-winning films

from around the world.”

A panel of northern independent film-makers will be led by Huddersfield’s own Dan Cadan who will introduce his film – Walk Like a Panther – which was filmed locally in Marsden and Meltham.

A highlight will be the appearance of Holmfirthborn comedy actor Kieran Hodgson, who has been twice nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award.

The festival was recently awarded a community foundation grant from the Longley Farm Fund.

Mr Dorril added: “Funding has become more and more difficult with the current economic climate so we are extremely grateful to have the backing of local businesses and funding bodies.

“In turn, we will be supporting local communityrun venues such as the Civic Hall and Holmfirth Tech.

We will also be running collaborative events with Home Valley organisations.”

Details and the brochure are available on holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk

Boxer Jacob prepares for next fight

HOLME Valley boxer Jacob Quinn is busy preparing for his next professional fight in early July.

Jacob, who fights in the super lightweight division, is due to take part in the Summer Smash boxing event at the Bradford Hotel, Hall Ings, Bradford on Sunday July 7.

Doors open at 3.30pm and boxing starts at 4.15pm.

For Jacob, who lives in Hepworth, it’s another chance to prove himself in the professional ring.

He said: “Professional Willow Garden Club has announced its monthly events for the rest of the year.

Held at the Carlile Institute, Meltham, doors open at 7pm and an admission price of £3 includes a raffle, refreshments and plant sale.

The meetings take place on June 13; July 4; August 8; September 12; October 10; November 14 and December 5.

fights like this are always big events and attract audiences of over 1,000 people. I will find out who my opponent is in the week before the fight.

“As a professional boxer from Holmfirth, I am proud to say I am undefeated in my

first fights.’’

As an amateur boxer Jacob competed in 17 events.

A former pupil of Holmfirth High School, Jacob works at Huddersfield County Court.

Jacob is sponsored by local bathroom specialist KG Bathrooms of Thongsbridge and also by Timberwolf Ltd. He said: “I am very grateful to Kevin Girdlestone at KG Bathrooms for his continued support.’’

Tickets for the event are available from KG Bathrooms, tel: 01484 680914.

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Drug dealers targeting children outside school DRUG dealers are targeting children outside a school, with its principal telling police at a meeting he could name ten of them.

South Yorkshire Police insist drug problems in Penistone are relatively low compared to the scale of abuse elsewhere, though a public meeting attended by South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings heard from residents that known dealers in the area continue to operate unchallenged.

The meeting heard from one parent who insisted that pupils as young as 12 were turning up for lessons at Penistone Grammar School ‘drugged off their faces’ - an allegation strenuously denied by principal Paul Crook.

It was also told a 16-yearold college student, whose mother approached police for help with drug issues six months ago, was in hospital awaiting surgery for facial injuries after being attacked.

Residents suspect an older dealer was involved.

Mr Crook said there had been ‘no reports at all’ of pupils in school being unfit through drugs or dealing on the premises, and said stories of drug dogs being used at the school gates had circulated but were untrue.

He said: “I don’t think that

“I could name ten, what we call dealers, who are targeting vulnerable children in Penistone.“

needs to happen at Penistone Grammar School but it needs to happen in the community.

“I could name ten, what we call dealers, who are targeting vulnerable children in Penistone. We have shared them with the police.

“We can name one, two, three, four, eight people. It is how you are going to catch them.

“We have some year tens who will be the next 24-yearolds, beating people up. It is how we keep them from the people in the community at 24 now, who were here nine years ago. It is how we keep them away from those people.

“I live in the community. It needs to be better than it is,” he said.

Facebook reports of drug problems affecting pupils at the grammar school were unfounded, he said, citing a report of a child being airlifted to hospital with a suspected drugs overdose when in fact it was a medical emergency.

“I would not have it at Penistone Grammar School,” said Mr Crook.

Chief Insp Mark James told around 40 people who attended the meeting: “The drug issues in Penistone, compared to other areas, as far as we know, are negligible.

“That isn’t to say there are not people who take drugs in Penistone and who sell drugs.

“What is reported to us, what crimes we have, what is evidenced, compared to everywhere else, Penistone does not have an issue.”

Dr Billings told the meeting drugs was a national issue and whatever issues there were locally were almost certainly fuelled by the supply of substances from larger urban areas.

“Drugs is a national issue and an issue across South Yorkshire,” he said.

“I can take you to parts of South Yorkshire where drug dealing really is rife. Where you have schools, you will have kids with something in their pockets. There isn’t a huge issue in Penistone.

“Part of the frustration with drugs is that often names are known. The ones we really have to get at are the suppliers, they are the ones responsible for gangs, grooming and county lines.”

Visit the stunning showhome at Stocksmead, Stocksmoor WITH just two fabulous properties remaining at Conroy Brook’s Stocksmead development in Stocksmoor, we’ve decided to turn one into a stunning showhome and host an open weekend.

So come along and explore while enjoying a glass of Pimms and some tasty nibbles.

Our Summer Open Weekend takes place on June 8 and 9 so join us and see what life could be like living in this beautiful corner of West Yorkshire.

Stocksmead Designed and built to the highest specification, both available properties are now

ready to view.

Complete with five spacious bedrooms, private gardens and plenty of flexible living areas inside (including a large dining kitchen), both of these homes are perfect for modern family life.

As should be expected from any Conroy Brook home, plots 13 and 14 feature exceptional interior and exterior specification, including: n Siematic kitchens with Quartz worktops and Miele and Zanussi appliances. n Swiss made Laufen Pro sanitaryware. n CAT 6e wiring throughout for smart home networking

Ash staircase with glass balustrading. n Security alarm, lighting and sensors throughout.

Both of these homes are now available for £649,950.

Plus, we are offering an amazing £10,000 contribution towards stamp duty for legal completion by the end of July.

For more information about these fabulous new homes, visit https:// www.conroybrook.co.uk/ new-homes/cross-lanestocksmoor Or join us on June 8 or 9 to meet the Conroy Brook team and see each property for yourself.

Charity cycle raises £1,368 RAMSDENS Solicitors’ team of elite cyclists took on the Tour de Ramsdens 2 – a 110mile cycle route across all 15 of their offices.

Starting in Easingwold in York at 5.30am and finishing at the Ramsden Street office in Huddersfield at 8.45pm, the team of nine completed the cycle in 15 hours, raising vital funds for Kirkwood Hospice.

Kirkwood Hospice had provided outstanding care

for the people of Kirklees for more than 30 years, whether at the Hospice, in the home or out in the community, helping to make sure that those in care have the opportunity to live the best quality of life possible and are able to make the most of the time they have left.

Raising an amazing £1,368 for the charity, the team smashed their original target of £500 (and the amount raised last year too).

Jonathan Cornes, director of risk and compliance, added: “When you are wet and cold, even 10 miles on a bike can be tough and miserable.

“We did more than 100 and I hardly felt the cold or wet. It’s not because I’m superhuman, but because of the spirit, sense of enjoyment and commitment that everyone put in to the ride. It was a real epic experience – unforgettable.”

Pensioner injured after colliding with car

AN elderly man was taken to hospital after he was knocked down by a car in the centre of Holmfirth.

The casualty was injured near the Post Office shortly before 1pm on May 13.

A West Yorkshire

Police spokesman said the man’s injuries were not believed to be lifethreatening.

“We were called at 12.56pm to reports of a man injured near to the bus station,” a statement said.

“He was taken to

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.”

A spokesman for Yorkshire Ambulance Service said they were called at 12.50pm to reports of a male pedestrian in collision with a car outside the Post Office.

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Don’t forget to treat dad on Father’s Day Full steam ahead for summer at the Kirklees Light Railway IT’S FULL steam ahead at the Kirklees Light Railway in Clayton West with a packed schedule of exciting events taking place over the summer season.

On Father’s Day the popular family attraction will be helping celebrate dad-kind by offering a special ‘Fathers for a Fiver’ deal. For one day only, all dads travelling with their offspring will pay just £5 for an all-day rover ticket – that’s a discount of more than 33 per cent.

Also in June, the railway will welcome a visit from The Gruffalo as part of their Stories &Steam Weekend on June 22 and 23. If you fancy strolling out of the deep, dark woods to join in this marvellous family day out, visit www.kirkleeslightrailway. com for further details.

The railway is excited to kick off its new programme of adultfocussed, summer evening events on June 29 with the inaugural Fish & Chips Flyer.

This scrumptious event will see passengers board carriages hauled by one of the railway’s unique steam engines for a journey to Shelley Station where

a freshly cooked fish and chips supper will await them with live music provided by local band, Coanda Effect.

Throughout June, the railway will once again be offering its ‘Silver Steamers’ promotion whereby over 60s can indulge in an all-day rover ticket plus a regular hot drink plus a slice of cake for just £9.50.

This offer will be available Wednesday to Friday only from June 5 to July 19 – there’s no need to book in advance, just turn up on the day!

For more information or to book tickets to an event, visit www.kirkleeslightrailway.com or call 01484 865727.

By Susan Hampshire SUNDAY June 16 is the special day when everyone should treat their dad.

Father’s Day has increased in popularity over the years and now is one of the main celebration events in the annual calendar.

Don’t forget to show him that you appreciate everything he does for you during the year and why not spoil him with a trip out to a local attraction or for a nice breakfast or lunch?

Lots of local cafes and restaurants will be offering special Father’s Day lunches on June 16 so book a table in good time and treat him to a special meal.

Local attractions also have special Father’s Day offers available.

Whatever you choose to do this year to mark his special day, make it a day to remember.

HINCHLIFFE’S FARM SHOP AND RESTAURANT If you want to give your dad a real treat on Father’s Day, then why not book a table for lunch at Hinchliffe’s?

The popular restaurant is serving a two or three course menu on Father’s Day but it is advisable to book your table in good time to

avoid being disappointed.

The price for a two-course lunch is £20 and three-courses £25. With plenty of choice, it’s sure to be delicious.

Breakfasts will be served from 10am to 12noon and then lunches until 4.30pm.

Restaurant opening times have recently been extended to 10am to 5pm to suit customer demand.

If you want to cook a meal for dad at home, then you can pick up everything you need from the farm shop next door.

Whether you are planning a Sunday roast or an al fresco barbecue, Hinchliffe’s butchery counter has everything you need.

Three types of meat boxes at £25 each are available along with two different barbecue packs at £10 and

£20 each.

Pick up all your vegetables, salads and deli items at the same time to make your meal a really special occasion.

If you’re looking for Father’s Day gift ideas, then Hinchliffe’s has some options with beers, wines, locally produced gins, chocolates and much more.

If you’re keeping an eye on the progress of the Hinchliffe’s `big build’, then you’ll be pleased to know that building work is still on target for a summer opening.

Work on the new farm shop and restaurant is progressing well with an external feature wall now complete and roofing installed. The concrete floor and work on the site’s dry stone walling is also now well under way.

Treat dad to a special Father’s Day brunch IF YOU want to treat your dad this Father’s Day, why not enjoy a visit to Sons of the North at Armitage Bridge where Sunday brunch is always a special treat.

Open for brunch from 9am to 1pm on Sundays, there is always an extensive menu of breakfast favourites to satisfy all tastes and appetites.

Whether dad fancies a full Yorkshire breakfast or one of the breakfast specials, this is an ideal way to get his day off to a great start.

All members of the family – young or old – can enjoy everything from pancakes, porridge or toast to hearty plates of Yorkshire, slimmer’s and vegan breakfasts.

This summer Sons of the North is extending its outdoor seating area so diners can enjoy their food al fresco on a warm, sunny day.

Work has just been completed on planting/ landscaping and extending the number of tables.

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Join us for Father’s Day on June 16th 2 Courses: £19.95 / 3 Courses: £24.95. Bookings essential.

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Why not bring your dad down to the Restaurant this Father’s Day for the best view of the new build? We’ve put together a delicious dad-friendly menu that he’ll love too!

Please visit our website for the full menu and how to book.

Or call us now on 01484 661231

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Hinchliffe’s Farm, Netherton Moor Rd, Netherton, Huddersfield HD4 7LE Tel: 01484 661231 www.hinchliffes.com

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