Holme Valley Review March 2013

March 2013

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Village residents win morning bus service fight

By Sandie Marshall

HADE EDGE residents have won their fight for a morning bus service.

Minibus operator Stotts has promised to include the village in two of its routes as part of the Holme Valley minibus network.

The X7 service will take passengers from Hade Edge to Huddersfield at 7.33am and will be the first early morning bus from the village since FirstGroup stopped its X13 service in 2008. Later in the day, the H7 service will run from Hade Edge to Holmfirth via Scholes, Hepworth and New Mill at 9.52am and 11.52am.

Hade Edge bus user Alex Malkin who campaigned for the new services is very pleased that Stotts have agreed to serve the village. He said:

“This is great news for Hade Edge, and from feedback I've gotten, it seems to be well received.

“The only issue which has really arisen here is the fact that this service will be a minibus, and my experience when I used to catch the X13 a few years ago is that the previous service was very popular and usually filled an entire double decker by Honley on weekdays.

“As for the later H7, this is another great improvement to early morning services, and I think it will be used mainly by people intending to get into Holmfirth either to stay there or to catch a transfer bus.

“I would like to thank the Holme Valley Review both personally and on behalf of the bus users of the village for your support with the issue.

The article in the November Holme

Valley Review enabled the situation to get attention from both Metro and local councillors as well as other concerned residents of Hade Edge.

“Without your support, this may have not got the attention needed to make a change. I would also like to note that Councillor Nigel Patrick of Holme Valley South Ward also helped tremendously and without his support the new X7 and H7 services would not likely be serving Hade Edge.”

Metro, the passenger transport executive, has published its proposals for all bus services in the Holme Valley. The main change will see a new 310 direct route to Huddersfield replace the 313, providing a fast 20 minute journey for passengers from Hepworth, Scholes, Holmfirth and some of Thongsbridge.

Chas and Dave will be peforming their greatest hits at the Holmfirth Picturedrome on March 29. Back on stage together after Dave decided to come out of retirement, the duo will be singing a variety of pub singalongs from their earliest years, plus all the hits including Gertcha, Sideboard Song, Rabbit and many more.

For a full round-up of what’s happening around the Holme Valley over the next few weeks turn to page 24.

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Trevor’s unseen images go on display to mark George’s 70th NEVER before seen pictures of the Beatles and Rolling Stones taken by a Holmfirth photographer have wowed fans in Liverpool as part of celebrations to mark George Harrison’s 70th birthday.

The images were taken by the late Trevor Bray who was regularly commissioned by the ABC Cinema to photograph pop acts appearing live there. In November 1963 he was asked to photograph the young Fab Four – he later admitted he had never heard of them and had no idea they were about to become the world’s biggest pop group.

The Beatles and Stones photographs, along with others taken by Trevor at the ABC of hot 60s’ acts Cliff Richard, Helen Shapiro, Frank Eifield, Gerry and Pacemakers and the Dave Clark Five, lay almost forgotten in negative boxes for almost 50 years until his daughter Helen Bray, also a photographer in Holmfirth, rediscovered them and realised their importance.

She told The Review: “I sort of knew they were there

but I hadn’t looked at any of them for many years. Then one day I got them out and saw how wonderful they were and straight away started looking for ways of putting them in front of an audience of music lovers.”

Helen approached Dawson Music in Huddersfield, whose shop in Market Street is across the road from the site of the ABC Cinema, demolished in the 1980s and replaced by Sainsburys.

They proposed showcasing the Beatles and Rolling Stones pictures at the opening of their new Liverpool store on what would have been the 70th birthday of Beatles guitarist George Harrison.

“It was a wonderful occasion,” said Helen. “They had a young band who had appeared on Britain’s Got Talent playing Beatles and Stones music and that really added to the atmosphere.

People were really fascinated by the pictures and with hearing how Dad had taken them.”

Trevor’s photographs very clearly show the difference

in style between the two groups – the Beatles with their clean image compared to the more rebellious Stones, who he photographed in 1965. Helen recalls her Dad mentioning it at the time. “I remember him saying that the Beatles were nice lads, although he didn’t know who they were, but he found the Rolling Stones intimidating – they wouldn’t do what he wanted and kept acting up.

“He came home and filed the Stones negatives away and I don’t think he looked at them again!

“Of course they are now an important record of pop history, especially since they feature the original Stones line up including Brian Jones – some of the pictures of him are amazing.”

Soon local music fans will have the chance to see Trevor’s portfolio of music photographs when Helen unveils them in an exhibition at her Dunford Road studio.

The exhibition date hasn’t been set yet but full details will be published on Helen’s website www.hjbs.co.uk

The Beatles, photographed by Trevor Bray in 1963.

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New format for gala that beats weather

By Sandie Marshall PLANS are underway for this year’s three-day Upperthong Gala, traditionally one of the highlights of summer in the Holme Valley.

The gala has gained a reputation for surviving appalling weather conditions when other local events have been cancelled.

However, the last few poor summers have taken their toll on the event.

Recent years’ bad weather together with increasing costs have forced the Upperthong village hall committee to re-think the format.

Chairman Steve Taylor explains: “The gala costs around £10,000 to stage and

with the village hall requiring an external refurbishment as well as new toilets, the committee decided that we needed to concentrate this year’s financial efforts on a building that provides a much-needed facility for 52 weeks of the year.

“The weather and rising costs of insurance and security have made it no longer financially viable to have a large marquee, however we will be utilising all three community venues of the village hall, Upperthong Cricket Club and The Royal Oak pub under the banner of ‘The Big Thong Ender’.”

Although most of the gala profits will be used for the village hall refurbishments, 10 per cent will be donated

to Help for Heroes.

Steve added: “This is my 14th gala and the majority of the committee have worked hard over the years to ensure that it has gone ahead when others have cancelled due to the weather.

“The emphasis will still be on fun and the family but like private industry and the social services sector we are having to look at doing things differently. However, with change comes new opportunities such as new stalls, a real ale, cider and lager stall at each venue and live music.”

Upperthong Gala will run from Friday June 28 through to the evening of Sunday June 30.

Life at Hade Edge School went all continental for a whole week of lessons and activities celebrating all things French. Staff and children welcomed Lise, a French student who helped pupils develop their language skills and provided many fascinating facts about life across the Channel. The youngsters also enjoyed a special early-morning French breakfast of croissants and chocolate milk before preparing for the highlight of the week, a café and artwork gallery where they entertained family and friends.

Pounds for pothole patching AN ADDITIONAL £13,000 has been committed to a trial programme to patch potholes on the roads of Honley, Meltham and Brockholes.

The Holme Valley Area Committee which allocates funding for local projects on behalf of Kirklees Council agreed to the work at its February meeting.

The programme will tackle places where potholes are particularly bad.

Rather than filling holes individually, larger areas of tarmac will be cut out and re-filled as a single piece, providing a repair that should last longer.

A number of streets are being considered for the trial but it has not yet been decided where and when the work will start.

The money for the pothole trial is in addition to other highways investments being carried out by Kirklees.

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‘This change will force struggling people to go overdrawn,costing them more and more in bank charges’

Council stands firm on direct debit decision KIRKLEES Council is refusing to back down over its plans to force all housing tenants to pay their weekly rent by direct debit. Holme Valley tenants and supporters say the council’s bullying tactics have left vulnerable and elderly people confused and frightened about the change.

They say the new system could also threaten the future of village post offices which benefit from the overthe-counter payments system.

Traditionally, the council’s 23,000 tenants have been able to choose to pay their rent flexibly over the counter at post offices, council offices, libraries and banks.

New national government changes mean that future housing benefit will be paid direct to the tenant and not to the landlord. Kirklees says this will significantly increase the risk of it not getting its money – and that

mandatory weekly direct debits from April are the only way to safeguard its rent income.

Thongsbridge tenant Janet Spencer has been disgusted at the council’s tactics over the change. She told The Review: “This is a massive change for some people. I’ve spoken to many people who are frightened they will be kicked out if they can’t pay this way. They have received letters which amount to bullying by the council.”

Janet, a member of Kirklees Federation of Tenants and Residents Associations (KFTRA) says she has always paid her rent at Brockholes post office.

“Lots of older people have never done direct debits and there are still many vulnerable people or people with difficult financial backgrounds who cannot have a bank account with direct debit facilities.

“This change will force

Protesters gather outside Huddersfield Town Hall before the Cabinet meeting.

‘I’ve spoken to many people who are frightened they will be kicked out if they can’t pay this way.They have received letters which amount to bullying by the council’ struggling people to go overdrawn, costing them more and more in bank charges.”

Despite a protest outside Huddersfield Town Hall, Kirklees Cabinet approved the direct debit plan at its last meeting. If the decision is ratified by the full council on March 20 the mandatory direct debit payments will come into force in April.

But Honley’s sub-post mistress Brenda Boddenham is determined to have a last shot at blocking the plan.

She has distributed a petition to all post offices and is organising a coach to take local protesters to the council meeting on March 20.

She explained: “I find this grossly insulting. The vast majority of people on bene-

fits are honest, law-abiding people who will continue to pay their rent regardless of where their benefit goes.

“If people stop coming into the post office to pay their rent then our transactions will go down and we will be threatened with closure again. The council says it supports rural post offices and then it does this. It will

be majorly damaging to communities.

“I’ve had so many people coming in who are confused about what’s happening. The council sent out a letter telling people they couldn’t remain a tenant if they didn’t pay by direct debit. This fell on the mat of one of my customers who is 96 and it shocked and frightened her.”

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Holiday photos inspire Liz HONLEY mum Liz Window is a super-successful slimmer after shedding 42lbs in 18 months.

Liz, 44, says the weight loss has changed her life as she’s now more confident, fitter and full of energy. It was doctors’ advice combined with unflattering holiday photos that gave her the determination to join a slimming club and start her dieting journey.

“I hated the photos and then when two different doctors told me to lose weight I got very angry – but it was what I needed. I went home, shed a tear and went straight to Weight Watchers. Something clicked that night and I haven’t looked back. I decided to lose a total of 56lb, so I’ve still got a bit to go but I’ll be there by this summer.”

As well as following the diet plan and attending weekly club meetings, Liz created her own motivation chart which she filled in every time she lost a pound. Now Liz, who works as a training manager for Morrisons in Meltham, is loving life again and has gained the confidence to join

the popular Back to Netball sessions at Honley High School on Thursday evenings.

Her Weight Watchers consultant Stephanie Clay is very proud of her. She said: “Liz is such a star. She has come to the Monday evening meetings without fail and is inspiring everyone to keep going because it is possible to lose the weight with the right commitment.”

Stephanie runs the Weight Watchers classes at Brambles café bar in Holmfirth on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Further information is available by calling her on 07818 569577.

Left: Before – The hated photo of Liz in Paris that kick started her weight loss journey.

Right: After – Liz after 18 months of slimming.

‘Give an hour, get an hour’

By Sandie Marshall A NEW kind of community volunteering is coming to the Holme Valley. iShare Time Banking is a simple concept based on the idea of ‘give an hour, get an hour’ and encourages people to offer their help and then receive help in return.

It’s an idea that is already working in almost 300 locations in the UK in slightly different formats to suit the needs of the community.

Determined to launch Time Banking in the Holme Valley is Viv Slater who has worked in adult social care for over 20 years. Her experience has taught her to recognise the people power in every town.

She said: “It’s astounding that we don’t better use people’s capacity – we’re not great at identifying what people are good at and what they can contribute. The time and skills that people have are massive resources that are not tapped into properly.

“We all need jobs doing – some of us can afford to pay for them and some can’t.

With Time Banking it doesn’t matter whether you have money or not because time is the new currency. This means it’s open to everybody.

“And the really important thing is that every single per-

son can do something that someone else wants – no one is excluded from Time Banking.”

To move the idea forward, Viv hosted an initial public meeting and from that, gathered a group of volunteers to look at how Time Banking can be structured in the Holme Valley. Crucially, Dr Andy Williams and Donald Cumming, head and deputy headteacher at Holmfirth High School are great supporters of the idea and have pledged the support of the school.

The Time Banking Group will meet again to look at

the practical implementation of the idea. Most Time Banks have some kind of internet site at their core, to give people a way of offering and receiving help. Viv wants to make sure that people without computers or IT skills are not excluded from the Holme Valley Time Bank.

Viv added: “This idea builds on people’s strengths and turns charity on its head – the people who might traditionally be on the receiving end can also give. It’s about trust and reciprocal arrangements of giving and taking and sharing.”

How it works ...

The best way to explain Time Banking is through an example of how it works ...

Jane becomes a member and, through a simple website or via a location such as a library, lists the skills she can offer. These might be babysitting for a local family, cooking a casserole for an elderly neighbour or spending an hour teaching knitting to a young mum.

Brian becomes a member because he’s looking for support for his older dad. After spending an hour cutting the grass for a local family, he sees Jane’s offer of cooking and accepts her help. Jane cooks and delivers the casserole to Brian’s dad, and earns an hour Time Bank credit.

Jane then finds she needs a shelf putting up. She goes back to Time Bank and finds that Stephen is offering simple DIY. Jane agrees to spend her Time Banking credit to have Stephen fix her shelf. This then earns Stephen a credit to spend on something he needs ...

Return of the Brockholes beetle drive THE POPULAR beetle drive returns to Brockholes Village Hall on Friday March 15.

The event is held annually and has always proved popular with adults and families alike. Organiser Pam Ackroyd said: “This is traditional family entertainment which all ages enjoy and

have fun. Last year over 50 people took part and we hope to see as many at this year’s event.”

The evening begins at 7.30pm and includes a pie and peas or vegetarian pizza supper. Tickets are £4 for adults, £2 for children to a maximum of £10 for a

family. The evening is expected to finish around 9pm and people are welcome to bring their own drink. Prizes will be awarded to adults and children with the highest scores.

For tickets contact Pam on 01484 664061 or Kath Haigh on 662870.

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View of Castle Hill, Huddersfield, in the snow.

Andy’s new venture celebrates beauty of the local landscape

By Mike Wallbank CELEBRATE the beauty of the local landscape and improve your photography or creative writing skills with a new Holmfirth-based company which is offering local people the chance to get creative.

Peaty Feet Walks has been set up by experienced hill walker and landscape photographer Andy Leader, offering a choice of photography days or creative writing activities – all linked to walks in the Holme Valley.

After working in the countryside for over 30 years, Andy has a detailed knowledge and love of the area. He has walked the Pennines from end to end, as well as wander-

Andy, Sally and Jemma the Jack Russell

Farmer hoping to welcome campers A HOLMBRIDGE farmer has plans to turn one of his fields into a camping and caravan site.

Shaun Lillis of Upper Whitegate Farm has applied to Kirklees for planning permission to

operate the campsite with 12 pitches, a new access road for the campers and a toilet and shower utility block.

If it goes ahead, this will become the Valley’s second campsite –

well below the national average for a rural, tourist area.

Last year, Kirklees produced a new tourism strategy which placed a priority on encouraging landowners to open new areas for camping.

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ing over most English, Welsh and Scottish hills, but more recently he has also built up a growing reputation as a landscape photographer.

A familiar sight out on the moors in all weathers with his Jack Russell dog Jemma and tripod, he is keen to pass his experience on to others: “I’ve been capturing landscapes for about three years now and I’m keen to take people to some of my favourite locations and hopefully inspire them to take better photographs.”

You can also choose to take part in a ‘Write Away’ creative writing activity with Andy’s partner Sally Brown, an experienced creative writer and a member of Holmfirth Writers’ Group (HWG). Sally has

had articles and poems published in numerous local magazines and in two HWG books – Reflections of Holme and Pennine Reflections (both available on Amazon) – which combine writing with Andy’s photography.

“We have such inspirational countryside in this area,” says Sally.

“The aim is to take people out in to the landscape to provide them with ideas for their writing.”

For more information and to book your place, go to www.madeinholmfirth.co.uk and click on Peaty Feet Walks and Workshops. You can contact Andy by email at madeinholmfirth@ googlemail.com or phone 01484 683756.

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Parliamentary Corner with Jason McCartney MP

Gearing up to gain maximum Le Tour benefit I’M WRITING this latest column in my Holmfirth office with wisps of snow falling outside.

My thoughts though are very much on next summer when the world’s top cyclists will zip past the window on their way up to Holme Moss. On Sunday July 6 2014 the Grand Depart comes through the Holme Valley. I’m already working with Kirklees Council, Welcome to Yorkshire (the body that looks after Tourism in Yorkshire) and many community groups so that we can get the maximum benefit from Le Tour. First up we have a big briefing event open to all on Thursday April 18 at Huddersfield Town Hall at 6pm when I’ll be joining top Council officials, Welcome to Yorkshire representatives and many more to begin the detailed planning for the event.

I’m actually taking a short break from my cycling treks as I train for the London

Marathon which takes place on Sunday April 21. It’s my first, and maybe only ever, marathon but I have run the Great North Run (half marathon distance) three times so I have half an idea what it’s all about.

My motivation is to raise funds for the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice where I spent a day volunteering last summer. Please sponsor me if you can http://www.justgiving.com/JASONMCCARTNEYMP/

The horse meat scandal continues to have legs (sorry about the pun!) but as I said in the House of Commons recently it really does make us think about where our food actually comes from.

In our part of the world we lucky to have “shop local” campaigns, local cooperatives and farmers’ markets. I’m a regular at the Holmfirth indoor market on a Thursday for the best in local meat, cheese, bread, fruit and veg.

Anecdotal evidence shows that consumers are buying more from local producers which can only be a good thing.

As always please get in touch if you need my help.

My constituency office is opposite Ashley Jackson’s gallery on Huddersfield Road in Holmfirth: 24 Huddersfield Road, Upperbridge House, Holmfirth, HD9 2JS. Tel: 01484 688378. Email: jason.mccartney.mp@parliament.uk

The Holme Valley: it’s a good place to live but ...

By Sandie Marshall THE most comprehensive opinion survey ever taken in the Holme Valley has revealed what people think of life here.

Most said that while this is a good place to live, they would like to see action to tackle specific priorities.

Last year, adult residents, young people and business owners were asked for their opinions on every aspect of life in the Valley and where they believe changes should be made to provide a better future.

The survey was carried out by Holme Valley Vision, a group of residents and community groups working with the Valley’s two high schools and with input from the Parish Council and Kirklees.

In all, 2,640 residents, over 1,000 young people and nearly 100 businesses took part in the survey.

The results confirm that most people think the Holme Valley is a good place to live and to visit.

When asked what needs

to be done to make things better, many people highlighted common themes for action – including smarter town centres, better shops and leisure facilities, more to encourage entrepreneurs and action on traffic and parking issues.

One theme from the young people’s survey is that our teenagers are feeling under-valued within the community. Many said they wanted to get more involved in shaping the future and felt they deserved more credit for what they already do.

With all the results now analysed, the Vision group must decide how to take the project forward.

Phase two of the project will see plans for responding to the priorities in preparation for phase three when actions will be put in place. Lottery funding has been granted to help with phases two and three.

Vision group member Liz Share is pleased with the survey but recognises that much hard work lies ahead. She said: “It was so important to ask and

understand what people think of the Valley and what they want to see in the future. The fact that so many people completed and returned the surveys shows that people care and want to have their say.

“There are now decisions about what can be done locally on these priority areas and who is best placed to organise and carry out the actions.

“We know there are around 260 community groups already established in the Holme Valley – that’s a lot of people already active and working for their communities.

Perhaps the key is sharing these findings with those groups and finding ways for them to link up so they can all bring their specialities and areas of expertise to the party.

“I think there are things, like cleaning up the environment, which are fairly straightforward to achieve but others such as helping businesses and improving public transport which will need a lot more thought and co-ordination.”

...We must tackle the priorities The survey revealed the majority of local people believe the Valley is a good place to live BUT want action to tackle these priorities: Keep the environment, especially the river, clean.

Better range of shops in town centres to encourage more visitors and improved access to locally sourced food.

Better leisure and sport facilities, especially for young people, and more events for younger people.

Encourage more businesses and support for entrepreneurs to

increase job opportunities and training.

Deal with traffic issues – improve parking, buses and bike lanes, bridleways and footpaths.

People did express a willingness to get involved and help make changes. Young people in particular want to make a contribution and see their input valued. Adults and businesses agree.

Also, around 350 people said they were open to volunteering opportunities if new ways of getting involved – such as Time Banking – are started.

Centenary celebration roll at Picturedrome HOLMFIRTH Picturedrome is celebrating its centenary with a free open day on Easter Monday (April 1).

The historic cinema, which has become more popular as a live music venue in recent years, was built by the town’s famous family firm Bamforths to screen their pioneering moving pictures.

Originally known as the Valley Theatre, it opened 100 years ago this month on March 1, 1913.

The Valley in its heyday was at the heart of Holmfirth's social life especially for young couples who would gather outside on 'The Picture Bridge' before going

to watch the latest hit film.

Sadly, dwindling audiences during the 1960s meant its days were numbered.

The Family Way starring father and daughter John and Hayley Mills was the Valley’s last picture show before the curtain came down for the final time in September 1967.

Three months later, it became a bingo hall which kept the flag flying for the next quarter of a century.

Films eventually returned to the big screen in 1998 when local businessman Peter Carr reopened the cinema, changing the name to

The Picturedrome. Concerts by many of Britain’s best loved rock, pop, blues and folk bands have attracted music-lovers from far and wide, with Steve Harley, founder of Cockney Rebel, hailing it as “one of the most exciting music venues in the North of England”.

Details of the open day had yet to be confirmed as The Review went to press, although attractions are likely to include film, dance, jazz and brass band music, ‘a small amount of opera’ and live bands.

For latest information check the website www.picturedrome.net

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Thieves leave cadet unit like ‘a bombsite’

By Sandie Marshall VALUABLE laptop computers, projectors, telephone and cash were stolen when thieves raided the headquarters of Thongsbridge Army Cadet Unit.

CSgt Dan Heneghan, the detachment commander, discovered the break-in on Saturday March 2.

He said the thieves had turned the unit upside down.

“I had popped down to do some paperwork and take some cash to the bank to find that doors were open and rooms were a total bombsite.”

The army cadets work as a non-profit organisation and so the equipment and cash stolen had been paid for by money raised by the

‘I’m just devastated to know someone could steal from the cadets,who join as young as 13 to do something positive both for themselves and the community.’ cadets themselves.

Dan said: “We have been working hard recently to get the detachment better for the kids.

“We had recently renovated the office and stores and purchased new IT to help with teaching the cadets and to help volunteers such as myself with the paperwork we have to complete.

“I’m just devastated to know someone could steal from the cadets, who join as young as 13 to do something positive both

for themselves and the community.”

The Cadet unit intend to continue regardless of the break-in but will not be able to replace many of the items due to restrictions on their insurance.

“They are making a plea to the generosity of the public for any help in replacing the items.

If you have any information on the recent break-in at Thongsbridge, please contact the Police quoting crime number 13130092136.

Hepworth pub stakes a claim on 2013 Top 50 spot THE BUTCHER’S Arms in Hepworth has been named in the Top 50 Gastropubs 2013 – the only West Yorkshire pub to make it onto the prestigious list.

Coming in at number 44, the Butcher’s was one of 700 UK pubs to be nominated for the top 50.

Across the whole of Yorkshire, only six pubs made the final list.

It is another feather in the cap of Tim Bilton, chef and owner of the popular Hepworth pub. Since tak-

ing over in 2008, he has already scooped many awards including the Pub Restaurant Chef Award at the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards, Deliciouslyorkshire Champion and Yorkshire Life magazine’s Dining Pub of the Year.

The Top 50 Gastropubs is compiled via a poll of over 500 voters, comprising gastropub operators, food writers, pubco catering development managers and executive chefs, celebrity and top hospital-

ity industry chefs, pub guide editors, industry chiefs and food operators.

The winners of our February Review competition to win a copy of Tim Bilton’s new cook book The Bilton Basics are: Catherine Hirstle, New Mill; Barbara Newman, Holmbridge; Kathryn Mettrick, Hepworth; Helen Turner, Meltham; Peter Brammah, Wooldale and Anne Kilburn, Honley.

Thanks to everyone who entered.

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Honley Ladies hitting the high notes HONLEY Ladies Choir is thriving with over 70 singers performing a busy programme of concerts and supporting good causes.

Trinity Church Playgroup and St. Mary’s Church spire renovation fund are among those receiving a welcome boost.

The Honley Community Music Trust has been launched in association with Honley High School, thanks to the £500 profit from the choir’s 2011 Christmas concerts.

The trust will fund a Musician of the Year competition at the high school for the next five years to encourage a new generation of local talent. The 2012 total – over £700 – will be donated to St. Mary’s Church.

On Saturday March 16, the Honley singers will be joining up with a massed choir of 200 ladies and Yorkshire Regimental Band for a concert at Huddersfield Town Hall (7.15pm). Wherever

You Are – Our Salute! will be an evening to remember in aid of the Yorkshire Regiment Benevolent Fund. Tickets £12.50 are available from the Town Hall box office.

Other diary dates include: Saturday April 6, The ‘Loyal Variety Performance’ at St Mary’s Church, organised by Tony Washington, of Taylors’ Food Store – a donation will be made to Kirkwood Hospice.

Saturday May 18, Charity concert at Huddersfield Town Hall for Cancer Research – HLC will be performing alongside eight other choirs and soprano singer Lynne Dawson.

New members are always welcome – rehearsals are on Thursday evenings (7.30pm) at St Paul’s Church, Armitage Bridge or have a look at the website have a look at www.honleyladies.co.uk

Market sets out its stall to take runners-up place HOLMFIRTH’S monthly farmers’ market has been named as a runner-up in the national FARMA awards scheme.

The first in the North of England when it launched 15 years ago, the market was chosen for the quality of stallholders, their excellent working partnership with the council and its importance to the wider town centre.

Almost 100 entries were submitted for the awards, which are judged by representatives of the farm retail sector.

Holmfirth was visited by the judging panel in October

and selected as one of six finalists in January.

The farmers market – held on the third Sunday of the month – has been accredited with FARMA for the past decade.

Council bosses say that recognition in the awards is further proof that shoppers can buy with confidence knowing that all produce is from within a 40-mile radius.

Rita Exner, FARMA secretary, said farmers markets such as Holmfirth had won the admiration and allegiance of many people in their communities as great places to shop.

Northern Ballet's first ever children's ballet The Ugly Duckling

Shows designed to bring ballet and opera to youngsters HUDDERSFIELD'S Lawrence Batley Theatre has two shows in March designed to introduce young children to the worlds of ballet and opera.

On Saturday March 16 dancers from the Northern Ballet will perform their first ever children’s ballet, The Ugly Duckling.

Designed for children as young as two, the 45-minute ballet retells the classic Hans Christian Anderson fairy story in a magical and colourful way.

The lonely ugly ducking has to find her path to become a beautiful swan and along the

way has adventures with other creatures including frogs, cats and a hungry fox.

The ballet has received rave reviews everywhere it has played following its first sellout performances in Leeds in October.

For slightly older children, The Opera Group and Opera North bring their puppet production of The Firework Maker’s Daughter to the LBT on Saturday March 30.

Adapted from the children’s book by Phillip Pullman, the story tells of Lila who desper-

ately wants to be a fireworkmaker like her father. But when he refuses to teach her, Lila runs away from home to discover the three gifts of firework making for herself.

Audiences are promised magical puppetry set to music by David Bruce and a libretto from Glyn Maxwell, with plenty of musical and visual fireworks.

Tickets for both The Ugly Duckling and The Firework Maker’s Daughter are available from the LBT box office on 01484 430528 or via www.thelbt.org

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Holmfirth’s Army Cadet Unit is recruiting teenagers with a taste for action. New cadets aged 13-18 can get stuck into military training including navigation skills, shooting, camouflage and concealment and much more. It is free to try on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7.30-9.30pm at the unit’s headquarters, Huddersfield Road, Thongsbridge. Email thongsbridgeacf@ hotmail.co.uk or call 07917086623 for details.

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Staff at The Co-operative Food, Holmfirth have raised £4,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

The Crown Bottom store hosted a series of fundraising events to reach the grand total, including raffles, cake and book sales, fancy dress days and in-store fundraising.

Store manager Carol Herriott said: “The work the Yorkshire Air Ambulance does is so valuable and I am thrilled that we are able to help to raise funds to help the charity. We couldn’t have raised such a fantastic amount of money without the support of our customers and we want to give a big thanks to everyone who has donated.

Library saved as public protest leads to U-turn

By Sandie Marshall HONLEY LIBRARY is saved – at least for the next 12 months.

In the face of huge public protest, Kirklees Council has done a U-turn on its idea to stop employing professional librarians and staff rural libraries with volunteers instead.

A one-year budget has been agreed to save all nine libraries under threat – Honley among them – but there are no guarantees of what might happen in 2014. The council is under massive pressure to save £60m over the next few years. Holmfirth and Meltham libraries were not included in the controversial proposals.

Kirklees chief librarian Carol Stump announced the U-turn at the February Holme Valley Area Committee meeting. She provided feedback on the public consultation that

took place across all their 26 libraries last year – but said she was disappointed at the number of people who took part in the consultations in the Holme Valley.

The change of heart is a victory – albeit a temporary one – for the people of Honley who campaigned hard to stop the plan. Honley book group which meets at the library, started the Long Live Honley Library campaign with the support of local independent councillor Charles Greaves.

As part of their campaign of public protests, letters and petitions they urged local people NOT to volunteer to run the library and stayed determined that it should remain fully publically funded and professionally run.

Group member Suzanne Dufton said: “While the campaign group are very

pleased about there being no library closures for the next 12 months, we are obviously very anxious about what will follow that.

“We would very much like to thank the people of Honley for their support during the last 12 months.

We are now in the process of forming a Friends of Honley Library Group which is open to anyone to join. Our over-riding aim will be to obtain the best possible outcome for the ongoing maintenance and development of a library and information service to the village community and those who wish to use it.

“Forms are available in Honley Post Office or I can be contacted via suzannedufton@gmail.co m. Information can also be found on http:/longlivehonleylibrary.wordpress. com.”

Guide dog puppies visit motorist group meeting HUDDERSFIELD Advanced Motorists group enjoyed a talk on guide dog puppy walking.

Elizabeth Edmundson and a fellow walker brought along the puppies they are currently training.

Some 5,000 guide dogs are at work in the UK, each costing £45,000 to keep during its lifetime.

The service survives on donations alone. The meeting heard that someone recently paid £5,000 for the privilege of being able to name a

The Hey Diddles are preparing for Easter.

Group gets cracking for Easter THE HOLME Valley’s own children’s entertainment group The Hey Diddles are back with an all-singing, alldancing Easter show.

The group, made up of mums and best friends Lisa Kendall, Sally Norton and Mel Brockway are hoping to repeat the success of their four debut Christmas shows which sold out within weeks. As well as a great reception in theatres, the three took the show around schools in Kirklees and received amazing feedback.

Now they are rehearsing again for the Easter show which they will perform at Slaithwaite Civic Hall on March 23 and Holmfirth Civic Hall on March 30.

Based around a story of the Easter Bunny, the show

again contains favourite preschool songs like Wheels on the Bus, Music Man and Twinkle Twinkle but with a handful of new songs thrown in too. Lisa Kendall, who plays yellow Sunny Diddle, said: “We love it when the children get up off their seats, dance around and sing along with us.

Seeing them having fun is what it’s all about.”

Although it is the three mums who take to the stage, The Hey Diddles is a real family effort with Mel’s husband Mark helping with the sound, music and lighting, Lisa’s mum Jackie writing the scripts and making props and Sally’s father-inlaw making the scenery whilst husband Matthew and mum Julia have been chief

babysitters.

Even the group’s seven children have all played a part in the new venture. The older children have taken responsibility for stewarding, taking tickets and selling refreshment while Sally’s two-and-a-half year old twins Ben and Elliot have been the Hey Diddles’ very own market research. She said: “We perform for them and we know that if they like what we’re doing and are laughing and dancing, then we’re doing it right.”

Tickets for The Hey Diddles Easter Show, priced at £5 for children and £4 for grown-ups with under 18 months free, are available from Holmfirth Tourist Information on 01484 222444.

puppy. The dogs that don’t make the grade can become a child’s buddy, which has been found to be a valuable aid to stop bullying and help children to make friends. When the dogs retire – at any time after two years up to 10 years’ service – they are rehomed.

Meetings of the group, affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Motorists, are held at the Royal British Legion Club, Scar Lane, Golcar.

More information from Lionel Holmes on 01484 655068.

Do you want to be an Energy Hero?

WITH rising fuel bills regularly hitting the headlines, a free information session later this month is aiming to help you – to help others.

Go along to Holmfirth Civic Hall on Thursday March 21 (1-4pm) and become an Energy Hero. You can learn all about household energy use and pick up lots of useful advice which should save you money. The training is offered as part of Kirklees’ Affordable Warmth Strategy to develop and support community energy champions and help spread the word on the support which is available.

Sessions organised by environmental charity Groundwork are taking place throughout the borough. For more information, or to book a place, contact Mat Roberts 0113 238 0601, mathew.roberts@groundwork.org.uk

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The recent horse meat scandal has shocked consumers across Europe.But while supermarkets and massive food brands count the cost, local independent butchers are benefitting from a surge in trade.We asked four respected local butchers to give us their opinions on the horse meat scandal and the future of meat production in this country …

Public put their faith in local butchers Keith Sharland of Sharland’s of Holmfirth and Paddock: “Here at Sharland’s as a local, high class butchers, we strive to offer all our customers, old, new and possible future clientele the very highest quality meats at a more than fair price, hopefully competing with our local butchery competitors, supermarkets, farm shops and discount stores. This is backed by the very best personal service leading, we hope, to a very pleasant shopping experience for our customers and friends.

“Our meats are sourced locally from farmers and wholesale butchers who have supplied us over many decades and know precisely the high quality of product we demand in order to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. We sell meat and meat products and specialise in that field, diligently sourcing our supplies from trusted partners.

We don’t sell Frosties, Jammie Dodgers, clothing or car Insurance. Newspapers, mobile phones and TVs are also not found on

our shelves.

“We realise large retail operations will always command strong ‘buying power’, however, we also know the larger the operation the more difficult it becomes to attain and maintain the highest standards, this knowledge comes from our own experience.

“We make our own award winning pies and pastries daily on site, both sweet and savoury. We also make our own award winning sausages, dry cured bacon and black puddings; we cook our own cooked meats, ham, beef, pork, turkey, beef and ham press, brisket and ox tongue. We also make our own ready meals; our lasagnes are made with fresh pasta, made here on the premises, fresh lean minced beef & fresh vegetables.

“We know for a fact you cannot create quality meat balls @ 20 for £1.60, if we can't do it no-one can. So, how does one suppose a retailer can offer quality processed meats like sausages, burgers, mince, meat balls etc. for an unbe-

Atkinsons Butchers have been serving up quality in New Mill for over 100 years. lievably low price. Simply, it cannot be the same quality or type of meat as that used by ourselves, this, we feel, is a cause for concern.

“Another interesting thought is, how long has this behaviour been prevalent and we mean this most

recent scandal? Not just the last two weeks we would think. We would imagine this practice of using horse meat, offal and mechanically reclaimed meat has gone on for years. If one wishes to buy cheap meat products, all well and good, everyone has the right to choose as they wish, however, do just for one moment think of the consequences of that action on both your own health and that of your children.

“We have noticed an increase in footfall at our shops both in Holmfirth and Paddock recently, perhaps some shoppers have become more discerning after the recent events, we truly hope so. We rely on repeat custom, so customer satisfaction is paramount here at Sharland’s.

“Our objective is to provide quality products at a reasonable price with first class service, we hope we do.”

Andrew Colwill, owner of Coddy’s Farm, Holmfirth: “At Coddy's Farm we work

hard to rear happy healthy animals and this is reflected in the quality of the meat produce we sell at Holmfirth market, only three miles from where our livestock is reared.

“As British farmers we must comply with strict rules as to how we rear our livestock and care for the environment and the cost of this care has to be added to our final product.

“To drive the cost of a product down, compromises have to be made and in the case of mass processed meat this turns out to be traceability of the raw ingredients – not only where they originate, but what they are and the standards of production.

“It begs the question, what next? Are stall reared pork and battery eggs entering our stores?

“Although posing no known health risks to consumers, both these farming methods have poor animal welfare issues and are illegal in this country.

“In the current horse meat scandal our sales have

grown as new and loyal customers have confidence in our produce.”

John Atkinson of Atkinsons in New Mill: “I have not been shocked or surprised by the news about horse meat – not in the least.

When supermarkets are selling their products cheaper than it would cost us to buy the ingredients then all is not what it should be. Our customers are freely talking about it but for us it is business as usual – with a little bit of ‘we told you so’.

“There’s been an Atkinsons Butchers in New Mill for well over 100 years and that’s a big heritage to safeguard. We’ve not been here that long by not selling local, quality stuff.

All our meat comes from just two suppliers, and we know nothing has travelled more than 20 miles to get here. We don’t buy anything from abroad. We have to have full traceability on our produce and we could get spot checks at any time.

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Community spotlight: Friend to Friend Welcome to our new community spotlight where each issue we will be focussing on a local charity or organisation and looking at the good work that they do.

Friend to Friend:bringing older people together ....

Hinchliffe’s say customers are flocking to buy beef burgers and steaks.

Continued from Page 12 We are an independent butchers and we provide our customers with personal service, advice, cooking tips – all free of charge. That counts for a great deal. We can also sort out any request at any budget, proving time and again that buying meat from a local butcher need not be any more expensive than the supermarket.

I think we are blessed here in the Holme Valley with a great range of shops and places to buy excellent products from.”

Head butcher Simon Middlewood and general manager Simon Hirst of Hinchliffe’s Farm, Netherton: “Consumers disillusioned by ‘horsegate’ are flocking to us for beef burgers and steaks – with recent figures showing beef sales have risen by more than 10 per cent. Sales

of beef burgers – one of the first foods to be implicated in the horse meat scandal – have rocketed by 72 per cent, thanks to the fact that our burgers are made from our own, 100 per cent handreared and butchered South Devon beef.

“These sales figures, which compare the first three weeks of Feb 2012 with 2013, also show beef joints are up by 10 per cent and beef steaks up by eight per cent. Even sausages and chicken sales have risen by more than 15 per cent on last year.

“Since the horse meat scandal we’ve had customers from as far afield as London, Leeds and Northumbria.

“Customers old and new want to know what’s gone into what they are buying and that what they are buying is quality produce. The increase in custom is surely

evidence that the public finds all of this here at Hinchliffe’s.”

“There’s a reason why meat is so cheap from certain sources and that if something seems too good to be true – then it probably is! Our customers trust us to provide them with pure Hinchliffe-reared beef, butchered on site by our skilled butchers – that definitely has nothing else added – and we can offer the same first-class sourcing promise for all our products because we know exactly where each and every one of them has come from.

“We will be stamping all our meat products with a ‘Hinchliffe’s Promise’ sticker over the next couple of weeks, to reinforce the fact that all our meat is 100 per cent local – and that our beef products are 100% beef.”

FRIEND TO FRIEND is a local charity, making a real difference to the lives of older people living in and around Denby Dale, Holmfirth; Honley; Marsden; Meltham and Netherton, with a Men’s Group which draws members from across South Kirklees. Established in 1996, Friend to Friend aims to bring older people together to enjoy a healthier, more active and less lonely old age. It does this by offering a range of activities, including lunch clubs; social activities; art and craft; local history; walking, Tai Chi and Zumba and intergenerational projects with local schools. There are currently 14 activity groups run by volunteers and three salaried staff, with plans to expand in the next year.

Door to door transport to all Friend to Friend activities is provided for those members who are unable to access public

transport, for whatever reason. As well as community mini-buses and accessible taxis, transport is provided by Friend to Friend volunteers and in partnership with a team of volunteer drivers from Hepworth Village Volunteers, part of WRVS. Friend to Friend activities would not be possible without loyal and enthusiastic volunteers. Volunteer roles include organising and transporting members; managing, preparing and delivering a range of activities; buying, preparing and cooking lunches and refreshments; arranging speakers and trips out; fund raising activities; group administration and serving as Trustees. Jane Burlingham is responsible for volunteer recruitment and support and is always happy to talk to anyone interested in volunteering opportunities.

The charity would be unable to maintain the

range of activities and support currently provided and to develop further without grants, fundraising efforts and donations.

The next major fundraising event is a Ceilidh to be held on Saturday 27th April 2013 in Wooldale Village Hall.

Details of this event and tickets can be obtained from Rachel Bevan (Administrator) at the Charity Office.

If you are interested in becoming a Friend to Friend member or know some-one who may be, please contact Linda Dunbar (Co-ordinator) at the Charity Office at Unit 8, Bridge Mills, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth HD9 3TW; Telephone 01484 687773; e-mail rachel.friendtofriend@virginmedia.com.

Further information is available also on the Friend to Friend website – www.friendtofriend.org.uk

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Local MP to be vice-chair of opportunities group A GOVERNMENT crossparty parliamentary group has been set up to make the most of the Tour opportunities.

Jason McCartney, MP for the Holme and Colne valleys, is the group’s vice-chair and says he will be making sure local communities realise the full benefits from the event and its legacy.

He first heard of plans to bring The Tour de France to Yorkshire around six months ago.

He said: “I learned that Welcome to Yorkshire were putting together this very ambitious bid off their own bats. I then started to bang the drum to them and even in Parliament to get Holme Moss included in the route, making myself a right pain in the backside in the process.”

Jason is a keen cyclist himself and in 2011 completed a gruelling charity ride from Huddersfield to Brighton.

He recognises the potential for communities to vastly benefit from an immediate economic boost in tourist income and a long-term legacy effect for years afterwards.

“Cycling is the new rock and roll – last year’s Tour, the amazing success at the Olympics, Bradley Wiggins,

The imposing Holme Moss awaits the world’s best cyclists.

Mark Cavendish, our own Ed Clancy – you only have to look around our valley every weekend to see how many people are getting involved in the sport.

“The challenge now is to co-ordinate our plans for the weekend when the world’s TV cameras will be on the race to make sure they can see how wonderful our towns and people are.

“We need to be realistic about keeping the roads clear to make sure the whole tour and entourage can get

through and that all those visitors and spectators can get to where they want to be.

“But after that, we can be creative about what can be done.”

The first chance local businesses, accommodation owners, tourism experts and cycling enthusiasts have to get involved is a public briefing at Huddersfield Town Hall on Thursday April 18 when top officials from Kirklees Council, Welcome to Yorkshire executives and Jason McCartney will begin the detailed planning of the event.

Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.

Keep an eye on Jason’s website and the Le Tour Holmfirth Facebook page for further details closer to the meeting.

Welcome to Yorkshire is working with the Arts Council Yorkshire on plans for a cultural festival in the 100 days leading up to the Tour de France Grand Départ next Summer.

They are appealing for ideas for cultural events and want to know about local events happening between March 27 and July 5 2014.

You can nominate an event to become part of the festival at www.letour.yorkshire.com/the-legacy

Countdown to Le Tour begins THE COUNTDOWN has begun to the 2014 Tour de France visit to Yorkshire.

On July 6 next year, the world’s elite cyclists will speed through Honley and Holmfirth before starting the gruelling climb to the summit of Holme Moss.

Although the Tour will be the biggest single sporting event ever to hit the area, the Holme Valley has long been a mecca for both professional and amateur cyclists. The Tour of Britain, and before that, the Milk Race, visited here several times.

Local cycling club The Holme Valley Wheelers has a large, active membership of all ages.

Double Olympic champion Ed Clancy started his cycling career with the Wheelers.

Among the highlights of their year is the October open hill climb on Holme Moss, attracting many talented riders and enthusiastic spectators.

But in July next year, the eyes of the whole world will turn to the Holme Valley. Le Tour Yorkshire organisers Welcome to Yorkshire know that Holme Moss is one of

Racers speed through Honley last visited. the jewels in the crown of the Grand Depart. The day after the route announcement a press pack of international journalists including French TV and leading cycling writers, visited to see it for themselves.

Welcome to Yorkshire press officer Andrew Denton

when the Tour of Britain said they were “visibly excited”. He added: “We got there just before the hill was closed because of snow.

They took a number of photos and videos of the climb up. There’s no doubt they were impressed. It looked beautiful and dangerous at the same time.”

Your triumphant tales of conquering Holme Moss THROUGH the Facebook page, Le Tour Holmfirth, the Review asked for your personal tales of conquering the mighty Holme Moss. From these responses it seems that even the professional racers should be afraid...

“Cycled up there many moons ago, never again.... I think I was about 17 (44 now) and just bought my Peugeot race bike. Thought I was king of the world when I’d reached the summit.

Even better ride down.....”

David Tasker “Did my personal best on my heart rate monitor going up Holme Moss. Not sure if you’re supposed to use it that way, but I was pretty chuffed when I reached 200bpm!”

Chris Churm “Having cycled in the area for nearly 25 years, I've lost count of the number of times I've climbed Holme Moss.

It's not the steepest climb around, but it’s definitely the longest. Weather can be a big problem; it can be warm and dry in Holmfirth but the opposite at 500 metres. Best

bit – the view at the top; worst bit – the distance markers painted on the tarmac, it’s not great to know you’ve still got three-quarters of a mile to go when your legs are screaming!”

Will Boyes “I once cycled up and down Holme Moss five times in a row on my MTB my thighs felt like they were going to explode!”

Mark Rowlands “It's tough! Ridden many an alpine col but the Moss is up there in the pain stakes. You nearly always have a head wind and it’s steep!”

Andrew Watkins “Tough, relentless but iconic, a real sense of occasion reaching the summit. There's two or three hairpins that are the steepest sections and they get the lungs and legs aching.”

Al Heeley “Worst time riding up Holme Moss was when it was so windy at the top we were hanging onto the crash barriers so we didn’t blow over.

Best time was always going up to watch the Tour of

Britain or the Leeds Classic.”

Ivan Boyes “After a number of years cycling I upped my game and trained like a demon to get fit enough to race. Fit as I'd ever been in my life. Decided to enter HVW hill climb up the Moss. But on the day before the event I started to come down with a virus.

Nevertheless, I manned-up and got to the start line. Two minutes later after seemingly cycling through treacle with the summit still a speck and my legs and lungs about to explode, enough was enough. Dismounted and went for a cup of tea. Have hardly cycled since!

However, three years on, now back on the bike and will be once again tackling the climb.”

Graham Charles “As a young boy living in Holmfirth I came home from school and jumped on my bike to beat my BP, now age only 32 think this is one killer hill but what a feeling to reach the top. And then attempt to hit 45mph on way back down. It is fantastic.”

James Oldfield

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Failing centre is saved by KAL KIRKLEES Active Leisure (KAL) has taken over the management of the former Fitness First Club at Lockwood Park.

KAL, which now operates 12 leisure facilities across Kirklees, saw an opportunity to take on the building and equipment with a view to improving the standards there.

Existing employees including fitness instructors and receptionists have all been transferred to the new operation, and additional staff have been brought in by KAL. Existing members can continue to use the gym and have the option to transfer to a KAL membership giving them added access to other KAL-operated leisure centres including Colne Valley, Huddersfield and Holmfirth leisure centres. New members are offered KAL membership deals which start from just £19.95 per month and again give access to 10 other centres across Kirklees.

All new members are given an induction including health screening and, depending on previous gym experience, an introduction to the correct and safe way to use the equipment. Everyone also gets a personal programme of exercise to help them meet their specific goals.

Although KAL has spruced up the existing club with a series of repairs, redecoration and a good clean, nothing has so far changed inside the Lockwood Park gym.

There are planned improvements to the layout of the club, installation of new gym equipment and reviewing the exercise classes over the next 12 months but members will be consulted first to make sure their feedback and input are considered.

The central cardio gym area is packed with treadmills, steppers, cross trainers, bikes and rowers with enough choice to ensure no queuing for equipment at busy times. Entertainment is provided by piped radio and wall-mounted TVs, including Sky TV and Sky Sports for the big football matches. Machines also have MP3/iPod inputs for personal music.

Away from the main gym, smaller and quieter areas have free weights and strength training equipment, and there are two studios where the centre’s 30 plus exercise classes take place. These include popular options such as Zumba, yoga, spinning and the internationally-recognised Les Mills body conditioning programmes.

After the exercise is done, members can relax in the health suite which has a sauna, stream room and aromatherapy room. Well-equipped changing and shower rooms, a relax area for tea, coffee and soft drinks and plenty of free parking complete the centre’s facilities.

Although KAL is now operating Lockwood Park Health & Fitness Club, the site and building continues to be owned by neighbouring Huddersfield Rugby Union Club. Centre manager Stephen Knight and his team have formed a close working partnership with the Ruby Club which they hope to build on over the coming months and years in order to find mutual benefits for both parties.

He said: “This is a very exciting venture for KAL and we are confident that the addition of this club to the KAL family will be beneficial for both existing and new members. “ It is ideally located on a commuter run too so there are no excuses to call in for a quick workout on the way home or on the way to work.

“In addition to the great position we are also looking at some exciting plans and developments for the club over the next 12 months which I am sure our existing and new members will benefit from.”

Open mic sessions a regular event at Cellar 88 THE first open mic sessions at Holmfirth’s newly opened cocktail and wine bar Cellar 88 have taken place.

Hosted by Martin Christie of local band Old Man Pie, the event was so successful that it is to be held on the last Thursday of every month in aid of a range of local charities.

Having travelled around the UK playing at different open mics and also writing the book 'Open Mic Travels’, Martin thought it was high time he started his own session locally. The night welcomes all types of music, ranging from acoustic to

blues, electronic to indie and, although there is a preference for original material, covers are also welcome.

Over £240 was raised in aid of the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue HQ on the first evening.

Martin said: “I can’t believe how well received the event has been and the generosity of everyone has been outstanding as has the range of talent.”

The second session, at the end of February, was in aid of the skate4isaac charity and was also massively popular with a diverse scope of music on offer.

Skate4isaac is a fundraising project for a skatepark in Holmfirth in memory of Isaac Atkinson. The charity has also organised a concert to be held at the Picturedrome in Holmfirth on March 24. Tickets, priced at £3 per child up to 18 years and £6 per adult, can be purchased from Cellar 88 or the Picturedrome. The next open mic will be held on March 28 and will be raising funds for the Holmfirth Festival of Folk, for which Cellar 88 will also be a venue. Ottersgear will be playing an extended set on the night.

Yummy Yorkshire unveils new ice-cream flavour YUMMY Yorkshire has joined forces with fellow Yorkshire business E Oldroyd & Sons Ltd to launch a new rhubarb flavoured ice-cream as part of its commitment to buy and champion the county’s produce.

The new ‘Rhubarb Pannacotta’ ice-cream flavour is made using Timperley Early rhubarb, grown by Leeds based E Oldroyds & Sons, who are also known as the ‘champion of forced rhubarb producers’ and are listed as a Rick Stein Food Hero producer.

The rhubarb, which is one of the most popular and earliest commercial varieties, is stewed by hand and then rippled throughout a pannacotta base ice-cream made using the milk and cream from Yummy Yorkshire’s 150 strong Holstein herd at its farm near Denby Dale. The result is a rich, creamy, pannacotta-flavoured ice cream with a tangy, clean after taste.

A second ice-cream flavour, ‘Rhubarb Rhubarb’, which was debuted last year, has also been re-launched

for the rhubarb season. The flavour provides a double hit of rhubarb, consisting of a blend of rich rhubarb icecream with extra ripple of beautiful pink cooked Oldroyd’s rhubarb throughout.

Both flavours have gone on sale at Yummy Yorkshire’s ice cream parlour and are also available for restaurants, delis, farm shops and independent retailers to order.

Louise Holmes, who co-

founded Yummy Yorkshire with her husband Jeremy in 2007, is responsible for the creation of new flavours.

She said: “E Oldroyd & Sons produce some of the best rhubarb I have ever tasted and with them being located on our doorstep in the Wakefield Rhubarb Triangle they were the only company we seriously considered using. We’re delighted to be working in partnership with such a renowned Yorkshire producer.”

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Grant approval for Volvo’s first plug-in diesel hybrid THE world's first diesel plug-in hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, has received approval for the Government's Plug-In Car Grant, which is designed to offer incentives for buyers to choose new ultralow carbon cars.

In this scheme, buyers will receive a £5000 grant towards the purchase price of the vehicle, meaning it will be available with an on-the-road price of £43,775.

In order to qualify for the grant, the vehicle must fulfil a number of conditions, such as battery warranty, crash safety, battery safety and also CO2 emissions.

Ian Howat, head of product and pricing at Volvo Car UK, said: “The V60 Plug-in Hybrid has been a worldwide success, with the initial run of 1,000 cars sold out before the car reached the showrooms.

“Now that we have received the UK Government's plug-in grant

I'm sure the world's first plug-in diesel hybrid will become even more attractive to UK customers wishing to purchase leading vehicle technology.”

In Pure mode the car is powered solely by its electric motor as much as possible. If the battery pack has been recharged with electricity from renewable sources, its range is up to 31 miles with no carbon dioxide emissions from the tailpipe. The electric range varies with terrain, climate and driving style.

Hybrid is the standard

setting whenever the car is started. The diesel engine and electric motor cooperate to ensure optimal balance between driving pleasure and environmental footprint. CO2 emission (NEDC, mixed driving cycle for certification) is just 48g/km and it has a total range of up to 560 miles.

In Power mode the technology is optimised to give the car the maximum possible power. The diesel engine and electric motor have a total power output of 215+70 horsepower and

maximum torque of 440+200Nm. The electric motor's lightning-quick torque delivery contributes to the car's acceleration from 0 to 62mph in 6.1 seconds.

The model year 2014 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid was unveiled at the recent Geneva Motorshow, and it features a number of updates to the styling of the interior and exterior.

Full price and specification levels are expected during April, with customer deliveries taking place from July.

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Letters to New Evoque the editor ... puts a spring in your step THE Range Rover Evoque is gearing up for spring with the Sicilian Yellow Special Edition model.

Based on the 2013 Evoque Dynamic derivative, the Special Edition sports a number of unique features giving it a truly striking appearance. Orders are being taken now with deliveries beginning in May. Available in coupé and fivedoor, customers can choose from two exterior colour schemes, each one unique to the Special Edition model and based on a new Black Design Pack.

Choices include a Sicilian Yellow exterior body finish with a Santorini Black contrast roof, or a Santorini Black exterior body finish with a Sicilian Yellow contrast roof and door mirrors.

Unique interior finishes include yellow contrast stitching on seats, central storage area, door trims and fascia mid-section, plus an anodised yellow horizontal finisher.

The Black Design Pack will be available exclusively on Dynamic models and includes rear sport spoiler, darkened front headlights and fog lamps, black Range Rover lettering, clear rear lamps, 20-inch Gloss Black

Thank you for your letters this month. One of our leading environment groups gives an opinion on the merits of wind turbines, there is a comment the council's new project to save money on street lighting, and one reader wants to say a special thank you for help provided by local councillors. Send your letters to news@holmevalley review.co.uk or call 07747 447023 for postal address details. Alternatively post a message on our Facebook page.

HoTT (Holmfirth Transition Town) knows that if we are going to cope with climate change in the Holme Valley we will need to work together as a community to find ways of using of less oil and gas.

The Sicilian Yellow Special Our families all want to conEdition Range Rover Evoque. sume energy. Most homes with forged wheels, Santorini Black young children will have added painted bumper sections and at least one electronic gadget to dark exhaust finishers. their collection in the last year.

The Range Rover Evoque is So if we want lifestyles that don’t powered by three different powtake us back to the dark ages ertrain options. Land Rover's how can we adapt? We believe powerful, efficient and lightthe answer lies in developing weight 2.2 litre diesel engine, in community projects to produce SD4 190PS guise, combined with energy, alongside ways of helpeither a six-speed manual or sixing ourselves to use less energy. speed automatic gearbox and We think it is possible for the four-wheel drive.

Holme Valley to become self-sufThe two-wheel drive eD4 is ficient in producing our own powered by the 150PS TD4 verenergy in the foreseeable future. sion of the engine combined with To do this we will need to hara six-speed manual gearbox and ness all the natural resources produces just 129g/km CO2. which feel so close to us here.

The lightweight Land Rover More and more local households Si4 petrol engine delivers 240PS are making use of solar power and is combined with a six-speed and there is the potential for far automatic transmission and four- more micro-generation on our wheel drive. commercial and public buildings.

We have a good geology for producing heat from the ground and plenty of water to tap into.

But we should not ignore the potential power of the wind. So HoTT was disappointed to see that some community leaders are setting themselves against wind turbines in the valley (HV Review, December). This is a very important issue that needs full discussion and careful consideration of all the facts.

There is ample evidence that wind turbines are efficient. They may not be turning 100% of the time, but then gas fired power stations use half their energy just to heat the cooling towers – turbines can do better than that.

The more we invest in them, the better quality they will be. An independent study from the Institute for Public Policy Research found that “wind power was reliable, reduced carbon emissions and was technically capable of providing a significant proportion of the UK's electricity." If that is true in general, it must be true for our valley, where we think well planned turbines are not always viewed as ugly, unlike gas processing plants or the power station cooling towers that we can see from our hills stretching away to the east. There is evidence too that people support the principle of wind power and certainly support it more strongly than the very dubious alternative of shale gas. What people don’t like is the

way multi-national companies go for maximum profit by siting large groups of turbines too close to local communities without putting any of their profits back into that community.

We would all agree that we need better planning guidance to help coordinate the siting of wind turbines and that there are some places where they should not be situated. HoTT would want to see guidance that promotes the principle of community ownership of locally produced wind power. There are examples elsewhere of turbines run by and for the local community who can then help plan where the turbines are sited.

Janet Williams, Chair, HoTT

CLASSIFIED SERVICES FUNERAL DIRECTORS

COMPUTING

I REFER to the council's new idea of switching off street lights during the night in order to save money. We all recognise the need to save money at the moment but I have doubts whether this is the best way to do it. It will be very interesting to see if the relatively low house burglary rates we have here rise when thieves work out which streets are in darkness when they are out doing their business. I also wonder how much our home insurance costs will rise if insurers find out the lights are turned out over night. It could be that a plan to save the council money could end up costing us all more.

L.D. Hepworth LAST year after finding out I had serious problems with my house it was suggested I contact my local Councillor. Greg Christofi was the first point of contact and although the man works round the clock at the ‘Old Bridge Bakery’ and as a Parish Councillor he found time to come to see me the very next day. Greg said I was to contact Donald Firth a Councillor for the district. Even though Mr Firth was in the middle of a ‘campaign’ he was there for me, calling in, phoning and generally making things happen. His backing was a massive support. He has changed my prospective on politicians the man is totally for ‘HOLMFIRTH’ for its occupants and for the future of the people who work in the village. I haven’t a clue what goes on in Whitehall or for what his party stands for I never asked and it was never mentioned.

Very early on we were in touch with Kay Beagley at Kirkees Metropolitan Council. Initially I spoke to her staff but Kay stepped in and was utterly focused on sorting out the problems.

She was a terrific help and fought the case along with Donald Firth they were relentless in their efforts to help me. I cannot thank these people enough for their tenacity, understanding support and input. I had nowhere to turn and these people were there for me thank you thank you thank you .....................you’ve all been amazing. Max and your men of Elland Remedial Services, Jon from Home Build and all that worked on Holly Mount you did a fantastic job Linda Kelly

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Holmfirth scouts held a competition to create the best flavoured burger as part of their chef's badge.

They were given a variety of ingredients to make their burgers with, and the best tasting one was chosen. The scouts will be hand making the winning burger to sell at Holmfirth farmers market on March 17. Funds raised will go towards the group attending the “Little Big Camp” in April, which has been organised for all Holme Valley scouts following the success of last year’s Big Camp, which was attended by 5,000 West Yorkshire scouts.

Max Westerby, Tom Heppenstall and Jack Westerby are pictured with their burgers.

Kirsty opens new podiatry practice in Holmfirth KIRSTY Shuttleworth from West Yorkshire Podiatry introduces herself as an independent chiropodist and podiatrist now working from Prestige Physiotherapy on Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth.

“I qualified with a BSc(HONS) degree from the University of Huddersfield in 2009 and since then have worked both within the NHS and private sectors looking after many pairs of feet!

“More recently I have returned to the University of Huddersfield to carry out my Masters Degree in Podiatry, focused in the area of musculoskeletal conditions of the lower limb.

“My qualifications allow me to be able to effectively assess the lower limb and be able to carry out a variety of treatments, from taking proper care of someone’s toe nails or hard skin, to performing more complex biomechanical assessments (how the lower limb works when carrying out activity) and being able to prescribe orthotics (insoles specifically manufactured depending on a person’s condition).

“I am registered with the HCPC which is a legal requirement for anyone using the terms chiropodist and/or podiatrist.

“This means that I am required to ensure that I am constantly maintaining standards of proficiency set out by the government, any slip in these standards could result in being unable to practice as a podiatrist so you can rest assured that

you are getting the best possible treatment by someone who is appropriately qualified to do so.

“It is important that wherever you decide to seek treatment, always check the HCPC registration as a matter importance to ensure your safety.

Chiropodists/ podiatrists use a variety of treatment tools and have an in-depth knowledge of much more than just feet so anyone using these treatments without proper knowledge could be quite dangerous and may not be using the most appropriate treatments.

“I am passionate about what I do and love meeting new people. I try to offer a friendly and relaxed approach to my practice and work very closely with my clients to make sure they

know exactly what to expect during their treatments and are also given the correct advice and encouragement to look after their own feet.

“More and more people are now becoming aware of their own health and foot health in particular. For many reasons you may find yourself needing to see a podiatrist, this could be because of a medical condition such as diabetes or arthritis, being unable to reach and maintain your own nails or hard skin or it could be something more complex such as heel pain or trauma.

“Whatever your problem, don’t suffer longer than you have to. Foot pain is not normal and is not something that should be ignored.

“If you have a foot problem or simply require advice why not contact West Yorkshire Podiatry and take advantage of our free Foot Health Check, which consists of a full foot health assessment (no treatment at this appointment) at the clinic in the heart of Holmfirth until the 31st March 2013 (excludes home visits).

“There is no need to get a referral from your Doctor, no long waiting lists and no age restrictions. Appointments are available evenings and weekends and I also offer a home visiting service at a supplement.

“Look at our website www.westyorkshirepodiatry.co.uk or social media sights for updates on new treatments and offers coming in 2013.”

Lambs signal first signs of Spring DESPITE snow still being present under the wall bottoms we are starting to see the first signs ofspring.

Three lambs – twins and a single – have been born to date and another 45 or so ewes are due to lamb any day now.

What we are feeding our livestock is more of a worry.

Last year we had heavy rainfall and little sunshine, conditions which resulted in low quality silage being made. To improve the diet of our livestock we are having to add cereals to our silage feed, a trend seen by many farmers.

This means demand for cereals is up at a time when the poor weather has reduced UK cereal yields and there may be more pressure on the industry this coming year as the wet weather has prevented many British

arable farmer's planting their seed for this year's crop.

Wet weather has not only reduced the quality of the crops but has washed many nutrients from the soil. We shall test the nutrient content of our soil again this spring, enabling us to dress our land with the optimum nutrients for good grass growth. All we need now is a little rain and a lot more sunshine. Our main flock of 270 ewes have returned home

from their winter grazing and earlier this month we ultrasound scanned them.

Ultrasound scanning tells us if a sheep is in lamb and how many lambs she is carrying.

Our scan results are very good and we are expecting just over 400 lambs to be born in April.

Preparation is now under way for our lambing open day, which will be on April 28. Full details will be available soon.

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Cut and paste to make a big impact WALLPAPER can make a stunning difference to your home and transform the look of a room.

You can do the job yourself if you are patient, pay attention to detail and are meticulous about all the preparations.

First, remove as much furniture as you can and cover what you can’t with dust sheets. The walls need to be as free from blemishes and irregularities as possible, otherwise there is a danger that the lumps, bumps and dips will show through.

Remove old paper carefully, following the manufacturer’s instructions if you are using stripping fluid or a steamer.

Wash the walls, fill in cracks with filler and sand down any rough edges.

If the room is newly-plastered it needs to be sealed with decorator’s size to make the paper stick properly. If you are using a heavy, embossed paper, put up lining paper – applied horizon-

tally – first. Work out how much wallpaper you need, allowing for waste.

When you buy the paper, make sure all the rolls are from the same batch as colours can vary slightly.

The best place to start hanging the paper is near a window. Errors are less likely to show up there than in the middle of a large expanse of wall.

Make a vertical starting line by twanging a chalked plumb-bob against the wall about 10 or 15 cm away from the window.

If your paper is plain or has only a small pattern, you can cut out all the lengths required before the pasting starts.

Allow an extra 10cm on each piece to make matching and trimming easier.

If it has a large pattern, allow enough excess to enable you to line it up.

Use ready-mixed paste or make some up according to the instructions. Apply in two sections, always work-

ing towards yourself, with the paper just overlapping the edge of the pasting table.

Fold both ends towards the centre, pasted side inwards, and leave it to soak according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Carry it to the wall, unfold the top section and position it so that the top edge is just above the top of the wall and the side edge lines up with your chalk line.

Unfold the lower half, ease it into position and adjust to remove creases and air pockets. Smooth it down thoroughly with a dry brush from the centre outwards. Trim the excess from the top and bottom by scoring with the back of a pair of scissors, peeling the paper from the wall, cutting along the score line and then smoothing it back into place.

Slide each new piece of paper up to the one you put up before it, lining up the pattern. Roll the paper before it dries for a professional finish.

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Daval showrooms have products to reflect your personality AS the housing market is slow, customers are looking to improve their homes rather than move.

High on their agenda is the ability to personalise products so their home is a reflection of their personality.

In this fast pace environment customers are longing for enduring values and lasting quality instead of short lasting seasonal trends, which is why Daval invested in a made to order approach in 2007.

In contemporary design, clean lines are still increasingly popular in kitchens and bedrooms but people are tired of stark, cold designs and the move away from minimalism to flat door designs with

character is evident.

As open plan kitchen / living areas become increasingly popular with the need to spend more time with family and friends, new rustic woods such as Rough-Cut Oak and Silkstone Oak lend themselves perfectly to this kind of social space, helping to create an area where family, children and guests can relax without thought of formality.

The blending of the authentic natural designs with modern lines defines the new contemporary rustic trend.

Highly natural and rough appearances such as knots, planking and cracks used to be taken out of the door design as they were

looked upon as imperfections, but these are now celebrated and become a key part of the overall look. ‘Saw Cut’ and ‘Rough Cut’ are making strong impressions in the market and are suitable for all areas of furniture design as seen in Daval’s latest Como and Rio products.

Typically these wood grains can be quite strong and so they are combined with warm, earthy tones such as Porcelain, Dakar or Stone which softens the design. As these tones are normally used on slab doors, textures have become more important adding a tactile and more natural appearance.

The trend for natural products is most promi-

nent in painted kitchens, with earthy tones dominating, which is why Daval opened a bespoke paint shop in February.

This allows customers to choose their favourite Farrow and Ball or Fired Earth tone to create their perfect kitchen.

In bedrooms Daval is about to launch a new range of products under the banner of ‘Nature Trend’ which provides the look and feel of a painted wooden bedroom but at half the price. With a new showroom revamp under way and over 25 full room sets on display at Daval’s factory showroom in Slaithwaite there is furniture for every room in the home.

The simple guide to schemes and themes

Try to use the same carpet colour throughout. It will add to the sense of space.

Work your colour scheme from that base carpet throughout the house.

Develop a theme throughout using curtain style, fabric style, wall covering or carpet.

main fabrics (carpet, suite, curtains) and take it with you whenever you are out. You will then be able to match accessories to it whenever you see them.

Be careful not to mix too many patterns together – it can look a mess.

Avoid putting tall furniture in relatively small rooms.

Avoid making every room completely different from the others.

Make up an A4 shopping board with examples of your

Keep it simple for the best effect.

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Local firm tops on DIY prices for Holme Valley residents

A warm friendly welcome is always assured at Holme Build Supplies.

ON A recent price comparison exercise, Honley firm Holme Build Supplies came out on top against all the major DIY specialists in the Huddersfield postcode area.

This involved same day independent price checking on 50 items covering decorating, electrical, plumbing, building materials, gardening and tools from which Holme Build Supplies came out with the lowest price on 45 of the 50 items selected.

Director Andrew Skelton said; “This bears out what we have always claimed, that for DIY and work on the home, Holme Valley residents can save money and time by visiting Holme Build instead of going to town.

“Many residents are not aware that we are open to

the public and they can take advantage of our experienced members of staff who have detailed knowledge of our huge range of products and their uses and who are able to advise on external and internal projects of all sizes.”

The first Holme Build branch at Honley was opened in June 2006 and, with the acquisition of a team of highly motivated and experienced staff, was quickly able to become established as an integral player in the building and DIY market around the Home Valley and beyond.

This was quickly followed by the opening of the Saddleworth branch in July 2008, which has continued the Holme Build success story.

Customers can either collect from the depot or take

advantage of the delivery service.

The extensively stocked shop and yard can provide customers with everything from a screw upwards, and a warm friendly welcome is always assured.

The highlight of the year for Holme Build and their customers is their not to be missed annual open weekend on April 19,20 and 21, where one time only amazing deals are available to the public along with free burgers and other refreshments all day.

Holme Build is easily accessible with plenty of parking space and loading help, situated on the main road between Honley and Berry Brow.

The depot is open Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturdays 7am to 4pm.

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Exciting year ahead for decorative concrete paving installer firm FOUNDER John Quinn has a lot to celebrate as Huddersfield based Decorative Concrete heads into 2013 as the region’s leading imprinted concrete paving installers with demand increasing in the face of recession.

Best known for its Spectacular Driveways UK brand, the group’s latest venture, Hi-spec Concrete Ltd, is now firmly established in the local concrete supply market.

“Builders love the cost savings and increased efficiency,” said John. “Unlike traditional ready-mix concrete suppliers, the exact quantity of quality concrete is mixed to the client’s precise specification, fresh on-site, using a sophisticated truck mounted volumetric machine, so no more expensive over ordering and return load charges.”

John recently spoke about the benefits of imprinted

Founder John Quinn concrete paving at The UK Concrete Show at the Birmingham NEC. He added: “We’ve been installing superb driveways for private and commercial

clients for close to 20 years and I always enjoy extolling the virtues of this attractive, durable and virtually maintenance free paving to such an expert audience.”

Interior design: the inside story VISITING show homes on housing developments on a wet afternoon is something of a pastime to thousands of people every weekend.

Despite the huge number of home improvement shows on TV, many people still use a showhouse visit to pinch a few ideas on how to decorate that awkward corner in the lounge.

For others it is the chance to imagine having enough money to design your interior from top to bottom with no expense spared. But the interior design of a showhome is not simply a case of picking pretty, co-ordinated

colours and dotting around one or two neat little ornaments. In reality it is much more scientific than that.

The design of each new showhome is chosen to emphasise the lifestyles of the potential purchasers, taking into account age, interests and likely tastes in furnishings and colour schemes. All fabrics used are new, but much of the furniture is re-used from other developments. A lot of thought goes into the dressing of the houses, from the table settings to the choice of pictures in guest bedrooms. Even the selection of toys scattered

around the children’s bedrooms is selected for maximum impact. If a property is aimed at parents in their mid-40s, the accessories must be appropriate for teenagers. If the house is aimed at younger parents then a teddy theme may be right for the little girl’s room, with dinosaurs for the little boy. Even the type of books on the shelves in the study can say a great deal about the type of person the property is being targeted at. Ultimately, the aim of any interior design company is to help people imagine living in one of the properties.

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What’s On Guide Tuesday March 12 – Saturday 16, Huddersfield Thespians production: Hedda Gabler, Ibsen's masterpiece about a woman with a passion for life that cannot be satisfied, 7.15pm nightly + 2pm Saturday, at Lawrence Batley Theatre (Sygenta Cellar). LBT is also presenting Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, on the main stage: Tuesday 12, 7.30pm and Wednesday 13, 1.30pm and 7.30pm. Box office 01484 430528.

Thursday March 14, Honley Civic Society meeting, 7.30pm, in the Parish Rooms, Church Street: Let The Train Take The Strain (part 5) – talk by Colin Hill. Everyone welcome, tea/coffee and biscuits served. More information Maggie Booth 01484 665676.

Friday March 15, Brockholes Village Hall, 7.30pm, Beetle drive – family social with pie and peas or pizza supper.

Admission £4 adults, £2 children, £10 family. Contact Pam 01484 664061 or Kath 662870.

Saturday March 16, Hike and bike around Dovestone Reservoir, Saddleworth (OL3 7NE) – fundraising event for the RSPB with a choice of two trails: 2.6 miles or 1.5 miles. Entry fees £5 for over-18s, £3 under 18s, £12 families. To find out more, contact Victoria Lamb 01524 581017 or email victoria.lamb@rspb.org.uk Saturday March 16 – Sunday March 17, A Day Out with Thomas at Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West (HD8 9XJ), 10am-4pm, meet Thomas the Tank Engine and friends. Trains depart on the hour and half past. For fares and further information phone 01484 865727 or visit www.kirkleeslightrailway.com Saturday March 16, Huddersfield Town Hall, 7.15pm, Wherever You Are... Our Salute – gala concert in aid of the Mayor's Charity, The Yorkshire Regiments Benevolent Trust, 200 ladies of Kirklees will come together with Honley Ladies Choir accompanied by the Band of the Yorkshire Regiment. Ticket information: 01484 222444 or 223200.

Saturday March 16 – Saturday 23, Live music at Holmfirth Picturedrome: Sat

16, One Night of Elvis starring Lee Memphis King; Sun 17, Celebrate St Pat's Night with Simon McBride, tipped to be the next Irish blues guitar hero, plus support Virgil and The Accelerators; Sat 23, David Ford – 'big tunes, big themes, big production, small budget'. Tickets from the Box Office bar any weekday evening, online at www.picturedrome.net Sunday March 17, 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 March 17, Antique fair at the Carding Shed, Hepworth, 10am-4pm, free admission. For stall bookings, phone 07515 507 801 or e-mail tony@foxandmoon.co.uk More details online at www.foxandmoon.co.uk Thursday March 21 – Saturday 23, Linthwaite Methodist Players present Surprise Package – farcical comedy about a family holiday. Performance at 7.15pm each evening in the church centre, Stones Lane, Linthwaite (HD7 5PD).

Tickets £6, £3 children, £5 senior citizens (Thurs). Contact John & Pat Morrison 01484 842014.

Thursday March 21, Holmfirth Civic Hall, 7.30pm, Goosewing: internationally renowned storyteller Christine McMahon, accompanied by music from acclaimed violinist Paul Roberts.

Bittersweet tale told with northern wit and warmth, suitable for age 12 and over.

Tickets £3, £2 from Holmfirth Library or Tourist Information Centre. Phone 01484 222444/ 223200.

Thursday March 21 – Saturday 23, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, Thurs, 8pm, Comedy Cellar with Rob Rouse and Craig Deeley; Fri, 7.30pm, Alex Quinn and The Man in the Street – vibrant, charismatic band, influences from folk, acoustic roots and rock. Sat, 8pm, Kate Denny – former singer and fiddle player for acclaimed folk trio The Kittiwakes. Box office 01484 430528.

Saturday March 23, Slaithwaite Civic Hall, 4pm-5.15pm, Hey Diddles all

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singing, all dancing Easter show for preschool children and their families.

Tickets £5 children (free for under 18 months), £4 grown-ups from Holmfirth Tourist Information 01484 222444.

Saturday March 23, Evening of Musical Delight at Holmfirth High School with New Mill Male Voice Choir and the school orchestra, proceeds in aid of the Homestart charity supporting local families in difficulty, 7.30pm. Tickets at the door £8 adults, £5 under 16s.

Sunday March 24, Meet at Trinity Church, Moor Bottom, Honley, 2.15pm, walk to Stirley Community Farm, organised jointly by Honley Civic Society and the church. Walks take place monthly: next scheduled dates April 21 and May 19.

Sunday March 24, Holmfirth Picturedrome, 3pm-9pm, ‘Isaac4Sands’ concert, raising funds to expand Sands skatepark, in memory of Isaac Atkinson, 14-year-old Holmfirth High School pupil who died last year in tragic circumstances. Tickets £6, £3 children available from the Box Office bar (open from 6.30pm nightly), Charlesworths newsagents, Victoria Street; or Aladdin’s, Hollowgate.

Good Friday March 29, Meet at Brockholes Station, 1.45pm, for a walk of ‘ups and downs’ with great views, four miles. Contact Susan, Kirklees Countryside Volunteer 07979 292 781.

Good Friday March 29, HepworthLive presents Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party, 8pm in the village hall. continuing the monthly series of folk, roots and acoustic music concerts For tickets contact Paul Drury 01484 686987.

Good Friday March 29 – Easter Monday April 1, Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West (HD8 9XJ): Travel on the Easter Eggspress steam train to meet the Easter Bunny, egg and spoon races for all ages with chocolatey prizes for the winners and much more. Open 10am4pm. More details 01484 865727 or ww.kirkleeslightrailway.com Good Friday March 29 – Easter Sunday 31, Real Ale Festival at Emley

Bandroom, opposite White Horse village pub (HD8 9RN), from 2pm. Family friendly event with a relaxed atmosphere. All money raised will go to Emley Brass Band. Contact Adam Clewes: realalefestival@emleybrassband.co.uk Good Friday March 29 – Saturday April 6, Holmfirth Picturedrome, Fri 29, Chas and Dave – back on stage together after Dave decided to come out of retirement, pub singalongs from their earliest years, plus all the hits (Gertcha, Sideboard Song, Rabbit and many more); Sat 30, Inspiral Carpets – Oldham's finest, renowned for their psychedelic keyboards and guitar sound; Sun 31, Film: Argo (2012), award-winning thriller directed by Ben Affleck; Mon 1, Picturedrome Centenary Celebration: FREE open day, doors open 12.05pm, entertainment including film, dance, brass band, jazz, opera and live bands; Fri 5, Take That Two – top tribute band, charity concert in aid of the Firefighters Charity and Mityana Community Foundation in Uganda; Sat 6, The Wonder Stuff – built up a loyal following in the 80s, chart hits followed in the early 90s. Tickets from the Box Office bar any weekday evening, online at www.picturedrome.net Saturday March 30 – Sunday 31, Easter Craft Market at Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre, Marsden (HD7 6NQ), 10am-5pm, selling handmade local crafts. Contact Janet Hagger 01484 847091 or 07918 682 878.

Saturday March 30, Hail Caesar!

Follow ancient tracks over Marsden Moor to the Roman fort at Castleshaw (10 miles, six hours), setting off from Marsden Station, 10am. Contact National Trust 01484 847016.

Saturday March 30, Holmfirth Civic Hall, 2pm - 3.15pm, Hey Diddles all singing, all dancing Easter show for preschool children and their families.

Tickets £5 children (free for under 18 months), £4 grown-ups from Holmfirth Tourist Information 01484 222444.

Saturday March 30, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, 2.15pm and

7.30pm, The Firework-Maker's Daughter – co-produced by the Opera Group and Opera North – vivid re-telling of the award-winning children's novel by Philip Pullman. Box office 01484 430528.

Easter Sunday March 31, Trinity Church, Honley, 9.15am Fairtrade continental breakfast following Communion, £3.75 including tea/coffee, free for children. Organised by the Overseas Mission Group with proceeds to the church's chosen charities.

Easter Sunday March 31, National Trust, Marsden Exhibition Room, near Marsden Station, 10am-2pm, Complete an Easter fun trail and win an Easter egg. Admission £2. More information 01484 847016.

Easter Sunday March 31 and Easter Monday April 1, Holmfirth Bank Holiday Craft and Produce Market, 10am-4.30pm, in the Market Hall. More information 01484 223730, markets@kirklees.gov.uk Tuesday April 2, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, 3pm, High Jinx Magic and Illusion: fast paced mix of magic, illusion, escapology, juggling and music. Box office 01484 430528.

Saturday April 6, St Mary's Church, Honley, 7pm, Loyal Variety Performance, a feast of musical entertainment organised by Tony Washington of Taylors Food Stores, as a thank you to his loyal customers over more than four decades. The line-up includes Honley's male voice, ladies and saxophone choirs, classical guitarists, a recorder virtuoso and a jazz singer Tickets £5 available from the store.

Sunday April 7, New Orleans Jazz Club, 8pm-10.30pm, at the Old Bridge Hotel, Holmfirth, relaxed monthly session with a six-piece, old style jazz band.

More information: Richard Lord 01484 683476 or 07932 160 508, e-mail richardblord@gmail.com Thursday April 11, Honley Civic Society meeting, 7.30pm, in the Parish Rooms, Church Street: guest speaker Jason McCartney – ‘Being our local MP and the latest from Westminister’.

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Offers Region £349,950

Offers Region £339,950

A beautifully presented Grade II listed period residence of great charm and character featuring mullioned windows, exposed beams and timber work together with cottage style fittings. The property occupies a delightful position in a little known backwater of Meltham, with large gardens, double garage and additional parking area. The cottage offers attractively laid out accommodation including entrance porch, sitting room, breakfast kitchen, rear hall, shower room/w.c., utility, study, dining hall with minstrel style gallery, 4 bedrooms and bathroom. The cottage has a gas central heating system, sealed unit double glazing and timber frames and burglar alarm system. Internal viewing is recommended to appreciate the quality of accommodation on offer, the attractive position and gardens.

An extended 5 bedroom detached house with large gardens occupying a delightful position with splendid far reaching views to the rear. The house offers deceptively spacious and flexible accommodation on 3 floors, with potential to further extend the accommodation into and above the garage. The house has a gas central heating system, double glazing and modern kitchen fittings. It features a delightful decked seating area with glass balustrade leading from the kitchen and conservatory from which to enjoy the elevated views. The house comprises entrance porch, entrance hall, lounge, large L-shaped dining kitchen, conservatory, utility, cloakroom/w.c., hallway, 5 first floor bedrooms, bathroom, separate w.c., and Jack and Jill en-suite shower room.

On the lower floor there is further accommodation with stores, wash room and playroom. Having its own external access door it offers further potential for a self containedarea. Outside there is an attached garage, in and out driveway, planning approval for a detached double garage, an extensive lawned garden areas to the side and rear.

This 3 storey grade II listed home is part of a converted former mill and offers spacious, flexible accommodation in a picturesque location within the Magdale valley. The property has delightful south facing gardens above the millpond and exceptional views over the valley and woods. It comprises entrance hall, dining room, kitchen, downstairs bathroom/wc, landing , 4bedrooms shower room and stunning 28' x24' approxliving room on the top floor taking full advantage of the views. The house has undergone a scheme of recent improvements including the installation of a quality oak staircase and refurbished kitchen and bathroom but it also retains original features including exposed beams and mullioned windows with wide stone sills. There is a parking area to the side of the house, delightful gardens and useful outbuildings to the rear.

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.

Thorpe Cottage, 28 Hall Lane, Highburton

10 Allergill Park, Upperthong

Croft House, 17 The Village, Holme

26 Laithe Avenue, Holmbridge

Offers Region £300,000

Offers Region £299,950

Offers Region £285,000

Offers Region £265,000

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, 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, uPVCdouble glazed windows and attractive fixtures and fittings. There is a cottage style garden to the front, driveway to the side and a detached garage but no rear garden. The property would be ideal for a purchaser requiring spacious and characterful accommodation with low maintenance gardens.

Offering spacious accommodation this modern detached house must be viewed internally to fully appreciate its size and flexibility. It is located in a popular culde sac and enjoys splendid far reaching views to the front. The house has been much improved by the present owners and comprises: entrance hall and double bedroom 4 on the ground floor with a landing, 3 further double bedrooms (one having en suite wc), bathroom, large lounge and dining kitchen on the first floor. It is presented to a high standard throughout with a gas central heating system, sealed unit double glazed windows, roof mounted solar hot water panels and modern fixtures and fittings throughout. The property offers further potential to convert a void beneath the house in order to create 5th bedroom if required. To the front of the house there is a double width driveway leading into a large double garage and at the rear there is an attractive enclosed garden. For sale with no vendor chain.

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 tothe 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.

A large 4/5 bedroom detached house occupying a pleasant position on a cul-desac of detached properties built to a variety of designs and situated in this popular village location in the Upper Holme Valley. The house has a gas central heating system, double glazing, solar panels and attractive fittings. It comprises entrance hall, cloakroom/w.c., loungewith feature fireplace, large through dining kitchen, sitting room/bedroom 5, 4 double bedrooms at first floor level together with family bathroom. There is an attached garage, driveway and additional parking areas, and good sized terraced gardens to the rear with extensive patio areas. Internal viewing is recommended to appreciate the size of accommodation on offer.

11 Vicarage Meadows, Holmfirth

17 Croft Drive, Honley

4 Mount View Road, Hepworth

Ashgrove House, 24 Water Row, New Mill

Offers Region £240,000

Offers Over £239,950

Offers Region £239,950

Offers Region £229,950

A beautifully presented detached true bungalow occupying a pleasant cul-desac position, backing onto fields and enjoying open countryside views beyond. The bungalow comprises entrance hall, lounge, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, utility, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite shower room. There is a driveway, attached garage and well laid out gardens to the front and rear. The bungalow has a gas central heating system, Upvcdouble glazing and burglar alarm system. A delightful bungalow offered for sale at a realistic price in order to achieve an early sale.

This superb detached dormer bungalow must be viewed internally in order to fully appreciate the size and quality of its modern interior. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, utility, 2 ground floor bedrooms (en-suite to master), bathroom and two further upstairs bedrooms. It has the benefit of a gas central heating system, uPVCdouble glazed windows and contemporary fittings throughout. To the front fo the house there is a lawnedgarden area and brick paved driveway which leads to the attached garage. To the rear of the house there is and enclosed level lawned driveway.

This stone fronted detached bungalow is well maintained and presented throughout but also offers excellent potential for buyers who are looking to purchase a home with a large garden, views and scope to extend. The existing accommodation currently comprises: entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, bathroom, cloakroom/wc, 3 bedroom and conservatory. The property benefits from a gas central heating system, uPVCdouble glazing and modern kitchen and bathroom fittings. It occupies an elevated position enjoying the views with driveway, garage and garden to the front and particularly good sized garden to the rear. Viewing is essential to appreciate all that the property offers.

This characterful double fronted cottage occupies a pleasant location close to the centre of New Mill and its many amenities. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, landing, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. It features a wealth of original features alongside a gas central heating system. There is a garden and driveway / parking area to the front of the house which leads to the attached garage. To the rear there is a delightful cottage garden. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the character of accommodation and delightful gardens.

80 Wooldale Road, Wooldale Offers Region £184,950

18 Miry Lane, Thongsbridge Offers Region £129,950

This attractively presented inner terraced property occupies a sought after location on the edge of the village of Wooldaleand enjoys delightful far reaching views to the front with a large garden at the rear. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, landing, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. It has the benefit of gas central heating, double glazing and attractive fixtures and fittings throughout. There is a garden / sitting area to the front of the house and a good sized enclosed garden to the rear.

Viewing is essential to fully appreciate both the location and size of garden.

This attractive inner terraced house offers surprisingly spacious accommodation over 4 floors which must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. It occupies a popular residential location, within walking distance of good primary and secondary schools, and a short drive away from the motorway networks. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, landing, bathroom, study and two good sized double bedrooms. The property is well presented throughout and features sealed unit double glazed windows, gas central heating and attractive fixtures and fittings throughout.

There is a pleasant enclosed garden area to the front of the property. Internal viewing is highly recommended. No Vendor Chain.

209 Woodhead Road, Holmbridge

Offers Region £119,950 A beautifully refurbished cottage style semi detached overdwellingsituated in a popular village location, enjoying splendid south facing views to the rear over the upper Holme Valley. The cottage features exposed beams and roof timbers, splendid inglenook style fireplace in the lounge, attractive cottage style fittings, a gas central heating system and Upvcdouble glazed windows. It comprises entrance lobby, lounge, dining kitchen, small cellar, 3 bedrooms, bathroomand en-suite shower room. This is a delightful property, which must be viewed internally to appreciate its size, quality of finish and magnificent views to the rear. There is no garden included with the property. Offered for sale with no upper chain - An early completion date is available if required.

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369 Rock Terrace, Brockholes Offers Region £119,000 Internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate the size and character of accommodation in this superb rear terraced house.

It occupies an excellent position with open outlook over the village park, away from the main road with the added benefit of a garden and informal parking.

The accommodation comprises: Entrance Hall, Lounge, Dining Kitchen, Landing 2 double Bedrooms and Bathroom. It has the benefit of double glazed windows, gas central heating, attractive modern fixtures and fittings complimenting a wealth of original character features.

Across the lane at the rear of the property there is an enclosed garden area which adjoins the park.

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Fairfield House, Hollowgate, Holmfirth 01484 689689

Local, regional, exceptional

Spacious home has spectacular views of village cricket field A SPACIOUS four/five bedroom detached house in Honley which is a haven for cricket fans is on the market Willow House in Honley, owned by the Walsh family for 23 years, boasts spectacular views over the cricket ground opposite and farmland with Thurstonland in the distance.

James has put the property on the market as his three children have now grown up and left home.

He said: “The house is in a great location close to the village centre. It is next door to the cricket field, near to local schools and a 10-minute walk to the train station.

“Honley is a lovely village and I would like to stay local.

“This has been both a lovely area and a great house for my children to grow up in.”

The ground floor of the stone-built house comprises a hallway with a spindle staircase rising to the first

floor accommodation.

From the end of the hallway a door leads through into a large breakfast kitchen, which has granite work surfaces, a NEFF four ring gas hob and inbuilt double oven, as well as an integrated dishwasher and a larder style fridge.

The lounge overlooks the front garden, with the cricket field in the distance. The garden itself is also home to an old gas lamp, bought years ago from the council after being originally on a street in Derbyshire.

Today it works by turning on and off at dusk and dawn.

To the rear of the property is a large doubled glazed conservatory, which serves as an additional room. It has Antico quality flooring and enjoys views over the screened and private rear garden. Twin timber French doors lead from the conservatory through to a good sized dining room.

A study is also accessed

from the dining room. It has a built-in desk unit but could easily be used as a fifth bedroom.

The largest of four upstairs double bedrooms is at the front of the house and has a bank of fitted wardrobes and a dressing area. There is also a good sized en-suite shower room.

The house bathroom has a three piece suite in white comprising of a timber panelled bath with curved shower screen, pedestal was hand basin and a low level toilet.

Willow House is priced at offers over £329,950.

It has four double bedrooms (one en-suite), good sized, lounge, breakfast kitchen and dining room and a conservatory.

The exterior boasts an integral garage with automatic door and lawned gardens, with a patio area to the rear.

Its close proximity to Honley’s amenities and schools makes it an ideal family home.

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"The large local firm with decades of experience selling homes in and around The Holme Valley with three out of our six branches in Kirklees offering unriveled coverage. Offices At: Holmfirth, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, Penistone, Barnsley and Wakefield Lettings & Management available at all offices

Fairfield House, Hollowgate, Holmfirth 01484 689689

Local, regional, exceptional BIRCHWOOD PARK, NEW MILL

O/O £399,999

HEYS ROAD, THONGSBRIDGE

O/A £399,950

PRESENTED TO THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS WITH AN ATTENTION TO DETAIL RARELY FOUND THIS FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMED DETACHED HOME HAS THE ADVANTAGE OF FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOM, STUNNING INTERIOR, PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED GARDENS AND HAVING NO UPPER CHAIN INVOLVEMENT IN A HIGHLY COMMUTABLE LOCATION. Having undergone a programme of upgrading in recent times the interior of this property is second to none with high quality bathrooms, kitchen and bedroom furniture. Comprises: vestibule, downstairs w.c., large dining hall, dining kitchen with integrated appliances and granite worktops, utility, study/playroom, large sitting room (12' x 19') with Italian marble fireplace.

To the first floor there is access to storage within the boarded loft space, four double bedrooms, three with built-in furniture and the master having its own en-suite, luxurious house bathroom. the property has double garaging.

A DOUBLE FRONTED SEMI-DETACHED PERIOD STONE RESIDENCE HAVING A SUPERB CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR WITH PERIOD FEATURES AND OFFERING FIVE BEDROOMS AND TWO RECEPTION ROOMS. The spacious accommodation can only be truly appreciated by a detailed inspection. Character such as the fireplaces, sash windows and internal joinery have been retained with contemporary fixtures and fittings added throughout.The accommodation comprises: entrance hallway, beautiful lounge, formal dining room, large dining kitchen with appliances and granite working surfaces and useful utility cellar.To the first floor and three double bedrooms the master having an en-suite and an additional w.c. off the landing. To the top floor are two further bedrooms.There are enclosed gardens with lawn, decking and patios and rear driveway which provides parking.This is a beautiful period home ideally placed for local amenities, particularly schooling.

ORCHARD HOUSE, YEW TREE LANE, HOLMBRIDGE O/A £399,000

CINDERHILLS ROAD, HOLMFIRTH

A SUPER DETACHED FAMILY HOME BUILT TO AN EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH QUALITY ON A BARN THEME WITH ACCOMMODATION OVER THREE LEVELS. With two sitting rooms, fabulous dining kitchen and a four/five bedroomed accommodation, this home truly has much more to offer and being approx 2346 square feet in size is much larger than might first be perceived from the outside. Comprises:- lounge (28'8" x 16'4" approx), fabulous barn arch, Juliet style balcony and imposing fireplace, dining kitchen (19'6" x 17' max), utility, lobby, w.c, lower hall, garden room/second sitting room (18'8" x 16'4" approx), study/bed 5, adjacent shower, four top floor bedrooms all of a good size, bedroom 1 with Juliet balcony and en-suite, bathroom, double garage, attractive upper lawned gardens, enclosed flagged gardens to rear, driveway and integral double garage.

A VERY WELL APPOINTED FOUR BEDROOM DOUBLE FRONTED COTTAGE WITH TWO RECEPTION ROOMS HAVING AN ATTACHED ONE BEDROOMED COTTAGE WHICH HAS BEEN USED AS A HOLIDAY LET PREVIOUSLY AND WOULD BE IDEAL AS A GUEST SUITE,TEENAGE ANNEX OR INCORPORATED INTOTHE MAIN DWELLING SUBJECT TO ANY NECESSARY PERMISSIONS OR CONSENTS REQUIRED. A most attractive and characterful home which in total offers five bedrooms, one of which is in the attached cottage.The principal dwelling itself comprises entrance porch, lounge superb dining kitchen with a feature range, separate dining room, inner hallway with store and guest w.c.To the first floor, the master bedroom has its own en-suite shower room, there is the house bathroom which was upgraded in recent times and there are three further bedrooms.The attached cottage has a living dining room with a modern kitchen and exposed beams, a large double bedroom and stylish bathroom with shower.There is an attached tandem garage, gardens to the front, double glazing and gas fired central heating.The property offers ease of access to the amenities within Holmfirth and well regarded local schooling. Inspection is advised to appreciate the character and presentation of this most individual home.

THE DAIRY, MOORFIELD FARM, HONLEY

STATION ROAD, FENAY BRIDGE

O/A £325,000

O/A £335,000

O/O £245,000

SSTC A SUPERB HIGH QUALITY CONVERSION IN A SEMI-RURAL SETTING WITH STUNNING VIEWS OVER SURROUNDING AND ADJOINING COUNTRYSIDE. Presented to a very high standard throughout with superb fixtures and fittings, the property enjoys the setting with open views, combined with the convenience of local amenities, schooling and commutability.With under floor heating to the ground floor, superb dining kitchen and lounge with oak flooring and stove, it briefly comprises:- entrance hallway, w.c, dining kitchen with integrated appliances, granite working surfaces and range style cooker, lounge with French doors out to enclosed rear garden, three first floor bedrooms (including bedroom 1 with access to a balcony and ensuite shower room), house bathroom, lawned gardens and double garaging with automatic door and parking before it.The standard and quality of presentation combined with the superb views make this a property not to be missed. Early viewing advised.

A WELL APPOINTED DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM HOME WITH LANDSCAPED REAR GARDEN, SUPERB VIEWS TOWARDS WOODSOME VALLEY AND WELL PRESENTED INTERIOR THROUGHOUT. Presented to a very high standard through out the property is not overlooked to the rear and its garden takes full advantage of the long distance views towards the Woodsome Valley.The property offers parking for several vehicles on its block paved driveway and also has integral garaging with automatic door. Briefly comprising: entrance hallway, breakfast kitchen, separate dining room, good sized lounge, ground floor bedroom / study.To the first floor are three bedrooms, stylish en-suite and house bathroom and a large landing which could be utilised as a home office area.To the lower ground floor is the utility room and a connecting door into the previously mentioned garage.There are lawned gardens, summer house and shed. Essential viewing.

THE SIX MISTAL, EMLEY

BRIGHTS BUILDINGS, HONLEY

Rent: £1,700 pcm

AN EXCEPTIONAL BRAND NEW FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOM BARN CONVERSION LOCATED WITHIN AN IDYLLIC FARM SETTING.With a luxurious, spacious interior the property has a high quality finish and features superb Oak beams, internal Oak doors and York stone flooring to the ground floor with underfloor heating. Comp: Dining kitchen with cream Shaker style cupb`ds, electric range style cooker, fridge and dishwasher; utility room with washer dryer and freezer; downstairs w/c; fabulous large lounge with solid fuel stove; ground floor bedroom with en suite wetroom having disabled access; first floor master bedroom with dressing room and en suite shower room; bedroom 3 with Juliet balcony; bedroom 4; and bathroom with 4-pce suite with roll top bath and separate shower. Enclosed gravelled seating area; and parking for several vehicles. Unfurnished. No smokers or pets.Available: Now Bond Required: £2,000

Rent: £450 pcm

A FURNISHED TWO BEDROOMED FRONT FACING BACK TO BACK TERRACED HOUSE WITH BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED INTERIOR. This appealing home has been modernised to provide immaculately presented accommodation which briefly comprises: Front entrance door into a living kitchen which has laminate flooring, white gloss kitchen units with Beech effect worktop, gas hob, electric double oven, integrated appliances including fridge, freezer and washer, there is a feature display fireplace set in the chimney breast, a two seater sofa, Ikea armchair,TV stand, table and four chairs; access to small cellar; spacious first floor double bedroom furnished with double bed, wardrobe and drawers; bathroom with white three-piece suite, shower over bath and heated towel rail; attic bedroom with futon. Outside there is a small patio garden to the front. Furnished. No pets, smokers or children.Available: 25th February 2013 Bond Required: £650

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