Holme Valley Review September 2014

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Town’s public toilets saved from closure

By Josh Timlin HOLMFIRTH'S public toilets have been saved from closure.

The toilets – which were set to close on October 1 – will now remain open for the foreseeable future thanks to Holme Valley Parish Council’s intervention.

Kirklees Council, which outlined plans to close 11 of its attended toilets across the district, said voluntary or community organisations would have to step in to safeguard their future.

The decision to axe the funding for public toilets was made at full council earlier this year as the authority faced having to

“They are well used and we will ensure that they are clean,welcoming and available for people to use.” agree cuts totalling £21million.

Toilets in Holme, Honley and New Mill have already been given the chop, helping to save the council £151,000 each year.

Holmfirth’s toilets – which are thought to be used by 40,000 people per year – generate around £6,000 in income.

Coun Greg Christofi said: “They needed to be saved, and I am glad that the parish council has

stepped in to save them from closure.

“They are well used and we will ensure that they are clean, welcoming and available for people to use.”

Coun David Sheard, leader of Kirklees Council, said: “Budget cuts are increasingly forcing difficult decisions on us.

“We delayed the closure of public toilets for 12 months so that interested community groups or

organisations had the opportunity to come forward with their own proposals to keep toilets open.”

It is thought several local groups were interested in keeping the town’s toilets open – described as an “important” feature for the town’s visitors by Coun Christofi – before the parish council were given the green light.

A Kirklees Council spokesperson confirmed that they will stop running Holmfirth’s attended toilets on September 30 and that they are currently working with the Holme Valley Parish Council to hand over the running by the end of the month.

Fundraising brothers Adrian and Bob Spencer completed Scotland’s toughest one-day endurance challenge in 14 hours. The pair, from Holmfirth, took on a swim in Loch Tay’s cold waters, a 16-mile run, a seven-mile kayak and a 34-mile cycle route to cross the finish line.

Full story on page 7

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Artist Ashley Jackson has supported Once It’s Gone, It’s Gone.

Picture: Claudia Berettoni (supplied by the council)

Artist Ashley backs stone theft scheme HOLMFIRTH artist Ashley Jackson has backed a campaign to stop stone theft in the Holme Valley’s countryside.

The initiative – dubbed Once It’s Gone, It’s Gone – was launched on Yorkshire Day and encourages people to report incidents of stone removal to Crimestoppers in a bid to keep Yorkshire’s iconic landscape out of thieves’ hands.

“Stone walls are not just walls, they are the sculptures of our heritage,” Ashley, who has a gallery on Huddersfield Road, said. “Everyone has got a telephone nowadays – please use your phone to protect Yorkshire.”

Coun Peter O’Neil, cabinet

member for communities, said: “The council, West Yorkshire Police and Crimestoppers have joined forces to tackle the problem, and we are asking local residents to join the partnership.

“Stone theft and the removal of stone tiles from roofs might look innocent, but you can’t tell by looking whether what is happening is genuine work or a crime so we would urge you to report the information anyway.

“Once the stone has gone, it has gone forever, which leaves a change in our beautiful landscape.”

Contact police on non-emergency 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to leave information anonymously.

Council accused of ‘scare-mongering’ over closure plans

By Nicola Hyde A LOCAL MP has accused Kirklees Council of scare-mongering after it announced plans to axe all libraries in the Holme Valley.

Jason McCartney spoke out after the council announced swathing budget cuts that could see libraries closed down in Meltham, Honley, Holmfirth, Marsden, Slaithwaite, Golcar and Linley.

The council claim that libraries currently cost £6.3million to run – and they plan to cut the budget to £2.8million under the new proposals that would come into effect in March if they are approved.

Jason said: “I under-

stand that the council has to work within a budget but there is no reason why they can’t find a way to keep them going.

“The council need to think more creatively as I’m sure many people are alarmed by this news.

“Rather than scaremongering – which is totally irresponsible – they should be more imaginative and find a way to keep them.

“We all have to work within budgets at home – if we struggle, we do without the movie channel. We don’t announce the most drastic thing straight away.

“They need to be saved and perhaps even managed in partnership with the community. We need shared services, we need

to pool staff and we the community need to show how they love and value the service.”

The council is open to consultation on the library proposals which outline plans to only keep Dewsbury and Huddersfield and close 24 others.

It has already outlined plans for a home service for people with restricted mobility; a transcription service making the most of digital services supported by volunteers; outreach librarians for community venues; and a small book fund.

It says it would also consider library models that would be run by the community and a full consultation is now underway.

Coun David Sheard, leader of Kirklees Council, said: “Kirklees faces significant cuts in funding and in the light of this; we are starting to talk about how services can be delivered differently in the future.

“This is the start of a difficult process looking at how the council provides different services to meet the needs of local people.”

If you would like to give your views, you can complete the survey online by visiting www.kirklees.gov.uk /budget2015, by emailing consultation@kirklees.go v.uk Turn to page 15 to read Jason McCartney’s latest Parliamentary Corner column.

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Peter to retire after lifetime of working with young people

By Olivia Taylor LONG standing council worker Peter Woodhouse has retired after a lifetime of inspirational work with young people across the Kirklees district.

Peter, who has over 50 years’ experience working with the local authority, had to sneak into his local youth club as it wasn’t a place that his parents approved of.

But he enjoyed it so much, it sparked a lifelong passion.

Peter, who lives in Scholes, originally worked as a motor mechanic – volunteering in his local youth club in his spare time – but left the job to work at Almondbury High School as a design technology technician, before leaving in 1985 to take up social work.

After a 52-year career which has seen Peter work at various youth clubs including Birkby, Bradley, Heckmondwike and Skelmanthorpe, he has now worked his last shift.

“I have thoroughly

Peter Woodhouse is standing down as a council worker after more than 50 years. enjoyed every minute of my work with young people and working for the children and

families service,” Peter said.

“One of my highlights was running Skelmanthorpe Youth Club.

“When I first started there was no money to pay the electric, but when I left there after 20 years, thanks to lots of fundraising and the support of my wife, there was £5,000 in the bank!”

After many years of hard work and committed service, Peter, now 72, is retiring to spend more time with his wife Andrea, two sons and four grandchildren.

He added: “It’s been a very rewarding job. The little things make it all worthwhile and I’m going to miss it terribly.”

Adrian Lythgo, chief executive of Kirklees Council, said: “Peter has dedicated his career to working with young people and families across Kirklees and his passion is inspiring.

“I thank him on behalf of the council for his hard work and commitment and wish him all the best for a long and happy retirement.”

John’s Dukes of Hazzard-themed Dodge Charger.

Photo: Jonathan Jacob

John’s ‘pride and joy’bags award at annual car show

By Josh Timlin

A HOLMFIRTH man’s pride and joy bagged a top award at an annual car show.

Almost a thousand exhibitors attended the annual Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend, with John Anderson’s Dukes of Hazzard-themed Dodge Charger taking top hon-

ours in the American category.

The event, organised by the Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge, saw fabulous vehicles of all shapes and sizes appear for the show.

“I grew up watching the programme so it is great to own something so special,” John said.

“I have had it for a few

years now and have not entered any competitions before so I kind of did in on a whim, but then it won!”

The 1969 Dodge – which has a 7.2-litre V8 engine – is used as John’s weekend car due to its penchant for gulping fuel.

“I get about 8mpg if I am lucky,” John added.

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5p increase in dinners approved SCHOOL dinners in the Holme Valley will cost an extra 5p from January.

Kirklees councillors approved the scheme at its cabinet meeting.

Coun Shabir Pandor, cabinet member for children’s services, said: “Our school meals mean that parents can feel confident that their child will receive a high quality, nutritionally balanced and enjoyable meal for around £2.

“This is still great value for money when compared to many other local authorities and other food outlets.”

IAM group enjoy talks at meetings THE Huddersfield group of The Institute of Advanced Motorists recently enjoyed a series of talks.

Members listened to Bill Mitchell as he talked about the experiences of a speaker, home and abroad.

“Retirement – What Retirement?” was a talk given by Maggie Poppa about her 15 years of retirement.

Meltham’s new post office opens at Carlile Institute

By Josh Timlin MELTHAM’S Post Office branch opened at the Carlile Institute this week.

The historic building, on Huddersfield Road, has recently had its ownership transferred over to the community to manage as part of ambitious plans to create a community hub.

Kirklees Council agreed that the Carlile Institute should be handed over to the community and pledged £100,000 to help pay for its refurbishment following a year-long residents’ campaign to secure its future.

Locals have already been flocking to the Post Office branch, which opened on September 9, and had its grand opening on September 13.

Mayor Edgar HolroydDoveton and Huddersfield Giants star Eorl Crabtree cut the ribbon to mark a special moment for Meltham's residents.

Coun. Charles Greaves, trustee of Meltham Community Interest Company, said: “The most

“It has been a real community effort in acquiring it and I am very proud that I have been able to lend a helping hand.” important aspect of this project is that it is sustainable and has solid foundations having the Post Office’s commitment gives us that.

“It has been a real community effort in acquiring it and I am very proud that I have been able to lend a helping hand.”

Resident Pam Murgatroyd, who lives on Carlile Street, wrote a poem to mark its opening: We have a new Post Office in Meltham town No more steep steps to climb up and down With disabled access and car park at rear You can now draw your pension with nothing to fear.

There’s cards up for sale and you buy your stamps too

Pay your bills and your car tax, it's all there for you.

Plus, all trips to Holmfirth for parcels are over They'll be waiting in Meltham for you to recover.

It’s housed in a building, no one can dispute Is old and is called the Carlile Institute.

It’s being all 'done up' with rooms fit to use For meetings, for parties, you’ll be able to choose.

The people of Meltham all owned the Carlile But Kirklees they took it away for a while.

'Til along came a young man, who had no fears He just got stuck in with his big ideas.

He battled with Kirklees to get it returned, But they would rather

The Carlile Institute is the new home for Meltham Post Office.

Putting plans into action have seen it burned.

Then the young man without a doubt. found backing from council The Post Office had to mates, move in for sure, Who helped with finances Lots of people would then at reasonable rates. want to come through the And then with Kirklees he door. did a big deal Then the old Institute will The details of which he be brought back to life couldn't reveal And it all began with a Until a big meeting with young man's strife. people from town His passion had saved it When nothing was going and none too soon. to get him down.

A Melthamer, he is called With the people behind him, he went all out Richard Noon.

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‘Know the Signs’ campaign warns of online risks

By Josh Timlin A CAMPAIGN has been launched to make people aware of the risks of being online.

The ‘Know the Signs’ campaign, which aims to highlight the issues of child sexual exploitation, is a county-wide project involving the police, council and children’s safeguarding boards.

Bron Sanders, chair of Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board, said: “Helping young people to stay safe online is a crucial part of the work we do.

“Local organisations treat this as a priority, especially as the online environment is constantly changing and can present a wide range of risks.

“Everyone has a duty to safeguard the welfare of children, and that must also apply to the digital world

“By working together,we can raise awareness and close the net around those behind these horrendous crimes.” which is an integral part of so many lives.”

Assistant Chief Constable Geoff Dodd, from West Yorkshire Police, said it was “vital” to reach young people and educate them about potential dangers.

“Chat forums and interactive platforms in particular present risks which make youngsters susceptible to this type of crime,” he added. “Some young people engage with strangers online, not knowing who they are talking to.

“They do not know their age or their intentions.

Sexual predators use online forums to groom victims and it is imperative that our young people understand

these dangers.

“Offenders use false accounts, fake photos and names to deceive their victims, encouraging them to meet with the intention of committing a sexual offence.”

Shopping centres across Kirklees will be displaying the ‘Know the Signs’ literature, while police officers and PCSOs will be speaking to youngsters on their travels.

“By working together, we can raise awareness and close the net around those behind these horrendous crimes,” Geoff added.

Visit www.westyorkshire. police.uk/cse for more information.

Michael McGrath was presented with a certificate by Jacqui Gedman.

Gardener recognised for 50 years’public service

By Josh Timlin A NETHERTON gardener has been recognised for 50 years of public service.

Michael McGrath, 65, works at Kirklees Council’s Bradley Nurseries and has been presented with a long service certificate by Jacqui Gedman, the council’s director of place.

Coun Cathy Scott, cabinet member for place,

said: “Mick’s 50th year of service is a very significant milestone in serving the residents of Kirklees.

“I would like to offer my warmest congratulations on behalf of all Kirklees councillors.”

Mick – who has worked in parks all his life – started as an apprentice in Beaumont Park while studying at what was Huddersfield Technical College.

He moved to the greenhouses in Lockwood cemetery in 1972, and then to the newly-built nursery at Bradley in 1987 where he has been ever since.

Paul Marshall, Mick’s manager, added: “He has been instrumental in providing floral decorations in town halls and other public buildings.

“Fifty years is an exceptional achievement.”

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Charity walk to raise funds for team’s new HQ Helen Robinson and Sophie Bebb from fairandfunky with some of the rice.

Firm begins fundraising drive

By Josh Timlin A FAIRTRADE company has kick-started its campaign which hopes to raise funds for Malawi’s rice farmers.

Holmfirth-based fairandfunky launched its ‘Harvest 90kg Rice Challenge’ in the town’s market hall on September 4, and hope to sell every grain in the coming weeks.

Sophie Bebb, from

fairandfunky, said: “We were really thrilled to be launching the Harvest Rice Challenge this month.

“We are hoping lots of schools and community groups will join the challenge and buy the delicious rice.

“Selling 90kg would enable a Malawian farmer to pay for a year’s basic secondary education for one child, so it would be

such an achievement for our communities to work together.”

The fairandfunky team will be visiting schools across the Holme Valley to promote the challenge, putting on interactive assemblies and workshops.

To join in and follow the progress of the fairandfunky ‘Harvest 90kg Rice Challenge’ visit www.fairandfunky.com

THE Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team is gearing up for a charity walk.

For the second year running, the team has organised a ‘rescue ramble challenge’ in a bid to raise funds to complete the purchase of their new headquarters.

The walk – which comprises three routes of various distances around the Holme Valley – takes place on September 13, with participants having a choice of eight miles, 16 miles or the full 25-mile route for the more adventurous.

Owen Phillips, spokesman for the team, said: “The routes really show off some of the astounding and varied countryside that we have around us in the Holme Valley.

“This is a great opportunity for locals who want to support the team to get to

“The long route in particular cuts across some really varied terrain – anyone feeling adventurous will be rewarded with the best the Holme Valley has to offer.” know some local sights and we are also hoping that walkers from further afield will join us to see what the area has to offer.

“The long route in particular cuts across some really varied terrain – anyone feeling adventurous will be rewarded with the best the Holme Valley has to offer.”

The ramble forms a part of the HVMRT's fundraising drive to complete the purchase of Marsden Fire Station as a new base.

The team has worked with the Fire Service to secure a purchase agreement and is

now occupying the building, but still need to raise funds to fully complete the sale.

“Every penny raised is getting us one step closer,” added Owen.

The voluntary organisation – which provides search and rescue services for an operational area covering approximately 1,000 square kilometres – is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist those who get into difficulties on the moors.

More information can be found online at www.holme valleymrt.org.uk/fundraising/hvmrt-rescue-ramble/

Man with shotgun robs shop A MAN armed with a longbarrelled shotgun has robbed a shop in Netherthong.

The incident – which happened on August 4 at around 4pm – saw the man demand that cash from the till be placed in a white drawstring JD Sports bag – along with a stash of cigarettes.

Acting Detective Sergeant

Pete Usher of Kirklees CID said: “This was clearly a terrifying experience for the female shop assistant.

Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident, however the fact that the man was carrying a firearm underlines the level of threat.”

The suspect is described as white, around 16 to 19

years old, around 5’ 4” tall, of slim build with fair blonde hair, and was wearing a black and white face covering and a black jacket with white writing across it.

Three arrests have been made in connection to the incident but police are appealing for witnesses to come forward by contacting 101.

Brass band planning CD to celebrate county’s music THE Hepworth Band has returned for a busy autumn programme after a wellearned summer break.

The historic brass band – which appeared in the British Open Championships in Birmingham recently – also return to St Paul’s Church in Mirfield on September 20.

From 7pm, the audience will request the music which the band plays, a format which has proved popular with audiences before.

There has long been a strong tradition of brass bands and music-making in the Holme Valley, and Hepworth has been a part of this since its formation in 1882.

The band’s long history puts it amongst the oldest

Hepworth Band has a busy autumn programme planned. brass bands in the country.

Band manager Steve Hopwood also announced plans to record a CD to celebrate the music of the county, after the success of Yorkshire’s Tour de France Grand Depart.

He said: “I raised the prospect of producing a CD with Edward Jennings, one of the band’s patrons.

“He thought it would be wonderful to record a celebration of Yorkshire music following the county’s success this summer. It seemed like a perfect opportunity to remind everyone of why Yorkshire is affectionately known as God’s own county.”

It will be released in the autumn.

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Honley Male Voice Choir will feature in the concert on September 20.

Concert to commemorate 100-year war anniversary The duo on the 16-mile run.

Brothers complete ‘unique’14-hour endurance race

By Josh Timlin TWO fundraising brothers from Holmfirth have taken on Scotland's toughest oneday endurance event.

Adrian Spencer, 45, and 40year-old brother Bob were meant to take on the Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon last year, before disaster struck on their final training weekend.

Descending the Lake District’s Honister Pass, Bob’s bike hit a wall and he had to spend time recovering in hospital.

The pair – who have raised over £3,000 over the last two years – put last year’s bitter disappointment behind them and came back stronger on July 12 in a bid to raise funds to help children escape hunger in Malawi and Liberia, as well as pledging sponsor money to educate thousands of girls in Nepal.

Billed as Scotland’s toughest one-day event, the Spencers took on a 0.8-mile swim across Loch Tay, a 16mile run over seven munros (including 2,500 metres of ascent), a seven-mile kayak and ended with a 34-mile cycle around Loch Tay.

Adrian and Bob Spencer at the finish with their medals and watermelon. and cakes around the route, To stop the clock, particinon-alcoholic cocktails six pants must slice a watermelmiles into the kayak route on in half with a sword. and a fish and chip shop in Over 300 people took part the cycle ride. in the event, with the “Axe throwing, archery Spencers finishing in a time and clay pigeon shooting of 14 hours and two minwas at the finish line, folutes. lowed by the most incredible “It is an extremely unique fireworks display to cap off event,” the brothers said. the day when dusk fell on “Participants get treated to the loch.” endless quantities of food

A HOLME Valley choir is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One by putting on a concert in honour of Honley’s veterans.

On September 20, Honley Male Voice Choir will join forces with the Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir, the Altrincham Choral Society and

Unlimited Voices at Huddersfield Town Hall to form an army of more than 250 singers.

Honley’s historic choir – which was formed between wars – wanted to put on a fitting tribute to commemorate the anniversary.

Steven Roberts, musical director, said: “It is a big

project but I am confident it will be a unique and poignant evening for the audience.

“The message that will ring out loud and strong during this concert is that of remembrance, peace, hope and camaraderie. It will make you think, cry and equally make you smile.”

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KAL offers ex forces personnel discounted gym membership KIRKLEES Active Leisure has lent its support to the armed forces by offering discounted gym membership and services to ex forces personnel.

As part of its commitment to the Community Covenant, which aims to improve life for armed forces communities and their families, KAL will offer all ex forces personnel who have left the

forces within the last two years: A 20 per cent discount off a 12 month KAL Fitness Membership.

For those who have a Kirklees Passport, KAL will issue a FREE KAL Card giving them access to discount at KAL centres and local partner offers.

Any forces personnel requiring rehabilitation for an injury will be given up

to 12 months membership free of charge with some potential PT sessions also allocated.

As part of the resettlement package, KAL will also consider favorably work placement and /or work shadowing opportunities to ex forces personnel.

Chair of the KAL board of trustees David Heddon said: “We hope that our

commitment to the Covenant will make a small positive change to the ex-forces personnel in our local communities.

“Taking part in fitness, exercise and sport activities across the KAL managed sites will hopefully help ex-forces men and women adjust to life outside of the armed forces and lead a happy and healthy life in Kirklees.”

Cyclist searching for Duo hope eco-friendly sponsors to achieve salon is a cut above his Olympic dream Charlotte Haigh and Diana Scott have opened Eclips.

TWO former Kirklees College students are hoping their new eco-friendly salon is a cut above the rest.

Eclips Hair and Beauty Rooms, in Armitage Bridge, is the brainchild of hairdressing graduates Charlotte Haigh and Diana Scott.

The salon, at St Paul’s House, was opened at the end of August

by MP Jason McCartney and Jason Taylor, the college’s commercial manager.

Eclips, which offers organic hair colours and shampoos, has been fitted out with eco-friendly lighting and equipment and uses disposable biodegradable towels.

They are looking at ways of recycling aluminium hair foils and treatment packaging and sending waste hair clippings to be turned into compost.

Even the sign at the front of the shop is biodegradable.

Diana said: “I’m a bit of a green geek and knew when I opened a salon I wanted to do it this way.

“We all have a duty to care and protect our environment but as a business we have the added responsibility to ensure our venture is not damaging it.

“We are not trying to change the world – we just want to do our bit.”

By Nicola Hyde A TEENAGE cyclist from Holmfirth is looking for local sponsors to help him achieve his dream of competing in the next Olympics.

Hade Edge butcher J Brindon Addy and R A Berry Builders in Holmfirth have already agreed to sponsor Gabz Cullaigh, 18, of New Mill as he aims to compete in the 2020 Olympics and the next Tour de France.

Gabz is already well known in his age group within cycle sport in Britain as an endurance specialist who also rides on the track and time trials.

As an under-16 he was invited to join the British Cycling Talent Team, which is the first phase of the Olympic Programme, and for the last two years he has been a member of the Olympic Development Programme.

Gabz has already represented his country in races both at home and abroad, including the classic ParisRoubaix and Nations Cup in Croatia and the Czech

Republic.

Three years ago, Gabz was headhunted by the RST Racing Team, based in South Normanton, Derbyshire, and founded by ex-professional cyclist Chris Walker.

Gabz’s father John, himself a keen cyclist in his younger years, said: “He has set his sights on becoming a professional cyclist and things are looking good for him.

“He could well be scouted before the start of next season in March, but he is very grounded in his approach to his sport.

“He has raced abroad off his own back, which can be a costly business, so every little bit helps.”

Gabz went to Holmfirth High School and he has just completed a BTEC Diploma in Sports Science at Huddersfield New College. He was also a keen cricketer with Thongsbridge Junior Cricket Club and made the Yorkshire trials.

If you can help Gabz email news@holmevalleyreview.co.uk and we will put you in touch.

Butcher Brindon Addy with Gabriel ‘Gabz’ Cullaigh.

Pre-school project earns Ofsted praise A PIONEERING project to support disadvantaged children in the Holme Valley and the Kirklees area has received praise by an education watchdog.

Kirklees Council has been commended for its work by Ofsted, who were impressed by their work with helping par-

ents support their preschool children's English language development. Having identified that limited time, family commitments and no transport potentially led to children's poor English skills in school, the scheme was launched in a bid to rectify the issue.

The six-month project – funded by the University of Sheffield – saw families attending events such as food tasting sessions, focusing on the use of adjectives such as ‘spicy’, ‘sweet’, ‘hot’ and ‘tasty’ to boost kids’ vocabularies.

Coun Shabir Pandor,

cabinet member for children’s services, said: “Ofsted were really pleased with our work to develop and make a difference to children’s lives at pre-school level.

“Not only are we improving the children's language skills, we are also supporting adults’ employability.”

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Group helps keep cold out of people’s homes

By Josh Timlin A VOLUNTARY Holmfirth group is helping to keep the warmth inside elderly and vulnerable residents’ homes.

Members from the Holmfirth Transition Town (HoTT) ran their first dropin session of the year on September 5 at the town's library, giving out free draught-proofing materials and advice to those who came along.

HoTT – which provides

local people with information about climate change – started four years ago and is backed by Kirklees Council.

Items such as curtain lining and pliable filler were handed out – all in a bid to help keep the cold out of people’s homes.

“We have had some lovely weather recently but it will be turning colder in the coming months,” said Janet Whittaker, chair of HoTT. “That means people will be turning their heating on

when it might not be necessary.

“People are losing good heat needlessly by having draughty homes and with lots suffering from high bills, we are trying to help people have better insulation which will subsequently keep their expenses down.”

Further drop-in sessions at the library are also planned for October 10, November 7, December 5, January 9, February 6 and March 6.

Tim Bilton, of The Spiced Pear, enjoys afternoon tea with son Henry.

Chef launches fundraising Residents encouraged to campaign for hospital back road safety initiative

PEOPLE in rural Kirklees areas are being urged to join a campaign for safer roads.

A survey, conducted by road safety charity Brake, found that many visiting drivers are treating countryside roads like racetracks.

It found one in three motorists admitted to speeding, taking bends quicker than they normally would and overtaking.

Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive at Brake,

said: “We hear constantly from people in rural areas whose communities are blighted by fast traffic.

“It is a big issue over the summer when many people want to enjoy our beautiful countryside. They should not have to contend with drivers treating the roads as their personal racetrack.”

Per mile travelled, country roads are the most dangerous for all types of road user, with car occupants almost

AN award-winning Holmfirth chef who is battling a rare type of eye cancer has launched a fundraistwice as likely to be killed on ing campaign for the hospia country road than an urban tal which is treating his conroad. dition.

In 2013, 895 people were Tim Bilton, of The Spiced killed on non-built up roads Pear, started his campaign in – compared with 718 on built mid-August in a bid to raise up roads – despite them havmoney for Sheffield’s Royal ing considerably less traffic.

Hallamshire Hospital.

Julie added: “We are urgHis eye cancer – discoving drivers to slow right ered during a routine visit to down on country roads this his GP – is being treated by summer. We want them to Professor Ian Rennie, respect the countryside and founder of the hospital’s other people's right to enjoy ocular oncology department. it.”

Most of us need little

encouragement in tucking into the restaurant’s tasty afternoon teas, but the cakes on offer tasted a little sweeter as £1 from each sale is set to be donated to the hospital. So far, almost £250 has been raised and with fundraising events set to continue throughout the year, it is just the first step of Tim’s mission to give something back.

“I have a lot to thank the Royal Hallamshire for and in particular Professor Ian Rennie,” Tim, who has appeared on BBC’s Great British Menu, said.

“I hope the money raised through sales of our afternoon teas will show our support for the fantastic work they do on a daily basis for so many people.”

A spokesperson for the ocular oncology department said: “We are delighted Tim has chosen to support the hospital.

“We are a specialist unit and donations are a huge part of our progress and work. We all love a treat here and are hoping to pop up to The Spiced Pear and catch up with Tim over an afternoon tea.”

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River volunteers hope for funding to transform it

By Nicola Hyde

The Labour Party has selected its Colne Valley candidate to stand in the 2015 general election. Former social worker Jane East (pictured above) said she was ‘honoured’ to have been handed the opportunity to contest the Colne Valley constituency. “I want to take up the mantle of representing the needs of ordinary people in the Valleys,” she added. “I really want to hear from local people about the issues that are important to them.” Steve Morris, constituency chair, said: “We are delighted to have Jane as our candidate. She has a lot to offer to the people of the Colne and Holme Valley.”

A GROUP of volunteers responsible for a series of clean-ups around the river that runs through Holmfirth are hoping to get grant funding of over £500,000 to transform it.

The Holme Valley Vision project has already hosted a series of cleanups and are now embarking on an awareness campaign to reveal the bigger plans for the development.

Volunteer Adrian Barraclough – who has worked in river management for the Environment Agency for the last 20 years – said: “Our ambition is much greater than just cleaning up the river, we want to improve the whole river corridor as a place for families.

“We hope to clear up the footpaths and put in some bridle ways which could cost between £500,000 and £1million.

“Over the next few years we will be applying for grant funding for everything from foot-

“We are taking steps in the right direction but people don’t realise how big the project and our aspirations are.” paths to signage and see what we can do about the steps because at the moment you have to peer over a wall to enjoy the river, kids can’t see the ducks.

“We need to look at the boardwalk, the steps from the Old Bridge and maybe have a paved area so people can get closer and see into the river from Hollowgate.

“There’s a lot to be done in terms of managing the river and not just cleaning it up, we could make more of the wildlife and get cycle and wheelchair access for people to

The next river clean-up takes place on September 20. enjoy too.

“We are taking steps in the right direction but people don’t realise how big the project and our aspirations are. We really need to find people that want to get involved.”

Work has already been done on cleaning up litter and remove some invasive species after guidance from the Canals and Rivers Trust. They have removed knotweed and

done a balsam bash and – at the next clean-up on September 20 – are aiming to get some wildflower seeds to reestablish some habitats that had been destroyed.

Adrian added: “Holmfirth has always had an interesting relationship with the river, it was once a real threat to the valley because it was so polluted but it isn’t now, it’s clean. It flooded

and so they put concrete up to hide it.

“But we are better informed now on how to manage things like flood risk.”

The group is now looking for volunteers to help write grant bids as well as people who may wish to help fundraise.

Please contact Margaret Dale on holmevalleyvision12@talk talk.net

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Fitness campaign launched DISNEY and Change4Life have recently teamed up to launch the ‘10 Minute Shake Up’ campaign, with the ambition of getting young people moving more this summer.

Kirklees Council is supporting the campaign to encourage youngsters and their families to become more active across the district. The Sport and Physical Activity Development Team is putting on free physical activity events locally which can be found at www.get-going.org.uk

Kobe Johnson’s parents Wayne and Kelly are raising money for The Sick Children’s Trust’s Eckersley House.

Parents embark on fundraising mission as son makes recovery

By Josh Timlin A NETHERTHONG couple has embarked on a fundraising campaign as their baby boy recovers from serious heart problems.

Kobe Johnson, who was born on September 7 last year with a condition called pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect, needed specialist treatment at Leeds General Infirmary and spent a 10-day stint in intensive care.

The youngster – who is now back home and has just started to take his

first steps – had major surgery as a seven-monthold and faces further operations in the future.

His parents, Wayne and Kelly Johnson, are so grateful to The Sick Children’s Trust that they have started a fundraising campaign to help others going through the same ordeal.

The charity, founded in 1982, provides families with ‘home from home’ accommodation while their child is in hospital, meaning they can stay close by.

Kobe had his first operation when he was just

two weeks old, when surgeons put in a BlalockTaussig shunt to temporarily relieve some symptoms and increase pulmonary blood flow before the tot was strong enough to handle a second operation seven months later.

After a spell in intensive care, Kobe was moved onto the high dependency unit before being allowed to return home six days later, where he is doing really well.

Kelly said: “After a few days on the labour ward I was told that Eckersley

House had a room for us to stay in once I was discharged.

“It turned out to be our home for the next three weeks.”

Peter and Nicola Sykes, landlords of The Cricketers’ Arms, the couple’s local pub, kickstarted the fundraising campaign and put on themed nights as well as an auction.

Pub regular Lyndon Campbell and friend Cheryl Thornton also contributed by donating money to fund items on Eckersley House’s ‘wish list’.

Plans are in motion for a sponsored 26-mile walk and a charity golf day next month, which are both set to add to the £2,000 that has already been raised.

“We were taken aback by the facilities that were provided by The Sick Children's Trust,” Kelly added. “It is amazing that we were able to stay so close to Kobe free of charge. Being able to stay near to him night and day maintained an aspect of normal life.”

For more information, visit www.justgiving.com/ wayne-johnson4

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Young adults boost their employment chances

By Josh Timlin A GROUP of unemployed young adults have urged employers to make more opportunities available for willing workers.

Kirklees Council's ‘Headstart’ programme has been created to give opportunities for unemployed young people who are actively trying to improve their skills and find work.

The campaign has been

Fair Trader has reported an increase in sales.

produced by eight young people who have previously been unemployed for six months or over.

Working with Huddersfield-based youth engagement specialists Fourteen19®, the group have undertaken market research, copywriting, graphic design and planning in order to produce the campaign.

Coun Peter McBride, cabinet member for place, said:

“This is an innovative and forward-thinking project by a group of young people who are eager to make their mark in the workplace.

“I applaud their resourcefulness and feel that local employers would do well to have a closer look at what they have to offer as I am sure they will be an asset to any business.”

Flyers will now be distributed across the region.

Holmfirth organisation Libraries double up as hate reports successful year crime reporting centres A HOLMFIRTH community co-operative dedicated to supporting ethical trading has reported increased sales.

Not-for-profit Fair Trader, on Huddersfield Road, backs the development of fair and ethical trading through luxury gifts, fashion, food, drink, homeware and toys.

Sales increased by 24.6 per cent during 2013/14, reducing losses to £444 compared with £12,144 in the previous year.

Stephen Sheard, who has been chair of the board for five years, is stepping down

from his post and will be replaced by Gerard Hetherington.

Stephen said: “Fair Trader is now cash positive and effectively managed by a young team of staff, supported by our dedicated volunteers.

“As part of the global cooperative movement we have exciting opportunities to expand online and internationally, and we have recently launched our first ownbranded product which will be followed by a full range in due course.”

Sales increased mainly in the areas of clothing, fashion accessories, homewares and stationery.

The current year has also started well with growth of 11 per cent recorded in the first five months.

“In our short four years of existence, we have now spent over £200,000 with our suppliers ranging from Dalits in India to raisin farmers in Afghanistan,” Stephen added.

“Our orders help them provide for their families and access education and healthcare.”

VICTIMS or witnesses of a hate crime can now make a report and get help at their local library.

Hate crime is any criminal offence committed against somebody because of his or her actual or perceived race, religion, transgender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

All 26 libraries in

Kirklees are now reporting centres where trained staff are able to help victims or witnesses.

They can help put together a written report of the incident and also offer support and confidential advice.

Coun Peter O’Neill, chair of the Kirklees Safer Stronger Partnership

Board, said: “The board recognises that not everybody feels comfortable reporting a hate crime to the police and would prefer to report it to someone they are familiar with.

“These reporting centres provide an alternative to having to speak to an officer or visiting a police station.”

Cycling club member Ian has a light bulb moment A MEMBER of Holmfirth Cycling Club who had a light bulb moment after an accident is now seeing the results of his idea.

Ian Asquith, whose company YouTrack was already making vehicle tracking devices, suffered a fractured wrist, eye socket and cheek bone in the accident two years ago.

Luckily he was found by a passer-by, but the incident made him ponder on another use for the technology.

Now his company, which is based in Barnsley, has launched a personal version of the tracking device called YouTrack Solo.

Ian said: “I was uncon-

Ian Asquith with the YouTrack scious for about 15 minutes after the bike skidded on a country road and I was lucky because someone found me, but just imagine if they had-

Solo tracking device. n’t. It really made me think that we could take the product we already had and develop it to keep people safer.”

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Groups apply for funds from Longley Farm Grassroots

An estimated 30,000 attended last year’s Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival.

Annual festival aims to be bigger and better

By Josh Timlin THE Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival will return to the town on the last weekend of this month.

An estimated 30,000 attended last year and the festival, now in its ninth year, is aiming to be bigger and better than ever.

Taking place in the centre of Holmfirth on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28, over 70 stalls have already signed up to appear at the festival, which has been organised by Holmfirth Enterprise and Development (HEAD).

This year’s event promises everything from Malaysian cuisine to locally made jams, pickles and chutneys, as well as cooking demonstrations throughout the weekend.

Mel Armstrong, chairman of HEAD, said: “Our main attraction is the numerous local and regional food and drink stalls, complete with an open-air bar and food court.”

An arts and crafts market will offer handmade gifts, live cookery demonstrations with tasters and behind-thescenes tours of the Nook Brewery are all set to be

popular with the punters.

“To really create that festival atmosphere we have street entertainment and live music on both days,” Mel added. “The Frumptarn Guggen Band will be performing and we are putting on free activity workshops and entertainment for the kids.”

Kerry Sykes, who runs the Holmfirth Events website, said: “We are really proud to be helping the organisation.

This will be another fantastic event for Holmfirth, bringing people into our lovely town from far and wide.”

GROUPS in the Holme Valley have been applying for up to £500 from the Longley Farm Grassroots Fund.

The fund – run by One Community – supports cultural, artistic and voluntary groups in Holmfirth, Austonley, Upperthong, Holme, Cartworth, Wooldale, Hepworth, Fulstone and Netherthong.

Funding decisions will be announced in October, with each application considered on merit and assessed to ensure that the fund’s money will benefit people living in

the area.

Last year, the Holmfirth Film Festival were awarded funding for production of a local film, Hepworth Band were able to fund a summer concert and Friends of Hinchliffe School created an artwork to celebrate the Tour de France.

Wooldale Meals on Wheels received a donation for insurance and petrol costs, while Christ Church New Mill were granted funding for organ repairs.

Angela Payne, from Wooldale Meals on Wheels,

hopes that with more volunteers they will be able to deliver meals to another 40 old folks.

“It is not just the meals that folks look forward to,” Angela said. “It is also having a simple chat as the opportunity to spend a pleasant five minutes chatting makes such a difference to people.

“The support of the Longley Farm Fund has now made a tremendous difference to our work, and has helped us with both insurance and volunteer fuel costs.”

An end terrace house in Honley is to be split into two cottages with two more homes built in its grounds. Kingsman Homes has been given planning permission for the development on Concord Street which will also see two four-bedroom detached houses built.

The plans also include provision of a turning circle.

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Parliamentary Corner with Jason McCartney MP

Committed to keeping area’s much loved and well used libraries open I AM writing this month’s column on a packed train down to London as Parliament returns after its Summer Recess.

As well as a one-week family holiday, I enjoyed a busy summer working hard and volunteering in our community.

I have been holding advice surgeries, supporting local community projects and charities as well as visiting local businesses who are expanding, taking on new staff and apprentices. I am so proud representing our community – one I live in and love so much.

One of the big local issues is concerns about the future of our local libraries. I recently spent a whole day just visiting all the local libraries in my area (Lindley, Golcar, Slaithwaite, Marsden, Meltham, Honley and Holmfirth) and I saw again much loved, well used and appreciated community resources.

I am a member of

Honley library and my daughters enjoy the activities in Holmfirth library with their grandparents. I am totally committed to keeping our libraries open and will work with anyone who shares my vision. We need to look at creative and innovative ways of working together to safeguard these well used community hubs.

Local volunteers may have a role to play in the future of our libraries and I enjoyed another full week of volunteering in our community for my fourth annual ‘Volunteer Week’. A day up on Marsden Moor with the National Trust ‘brash spreading’ to prevent erosion of the peat moors just reminded me once again how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world.

An evening at the Café 100 Youth Club in Holmfirth showed me once again the spirit and wonderful character of

our local youngsters. My week also involved community litter picks and it is great to see that the River Holme clean-up project team are out again on Saturday September 20 – real community spirit in action.

I ended my volunteering week at the HRI helping out on one of the wards. My family and I use our local NHS services and it is always good to meet our wonderful nurses, doctors and porters.

The fantastic Tour de France is still fresh in our memories and it is great to see so many people out cycling. The Holmfirth Cycling Club is thriving and the Streetbikes community project, getting young people from all backgrounds out on a bike, is flourishing.

I’ve recently met with the Welcome to Yorkshire team who have been telling me about the Tour of Yorkshire scheduled for the first three

days of May next year – the route has yet to be confirmed but I am hoping it will be near us again.

On the tourism front, keep your eyes peeled for camera crews as film companies are now queuing up to make the most of our great scenery.

I have heard that the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, John Cleese, John Hurt and Catherine Zeta Jones are being rumoured as being involved. I will keep you posted.

Talking of tourism, one of our big local events of the year is approaching Photos by Garry Fuller

Business profile

Owners fulfil a dream with opening of ‘meet and greet’coffee shop Seed Room is the new 'meet and greet' coffee shop and bistro restaurant now open at HortiCentre, the friendly family-run garden centre midway between Wakefield and Huddersfield.

The new venture is a dream fulfilled for Martin and Chris Bowley who set out to provide a coffee shop and restaurant with outstanding food and service and a different coffee shop and casual dining experience from other venues in the local area.

It's a vision which evolved from many years of travel around the UK and worldwide observing coffee shop and bistro establishments.

Seed Room's aim is simple:

to offer an affordable, sophisticated but relaxed coffee and food experience for garden centre visitors, commuters on the A642 and residents in the surrounding area. By offering courteous, friendly and attentive service, Martin and Chris hope their customers will be encouraged to return and that Seed Room will become their destination of choice.

The coffee shop is open during daytime hours, seven days a week, serving top quality barista style coffee, cakes, sandwiches, breakfasts, light meals and afternoon tea, along with daily specials, reasonably priced.

The evening bistro restaurant will initially be open

Friday evenings only, from autumn 2014, with a full a la carte menu of reasonably priced. high quality food and full-service dining.

Seating is available for around 60 people with outdoor patio seating for an additional 20 patrons to be introduced later.

Seed Room is housed in a new building attached to the existing garden centre, with views over surrounding countryside, open seven days. To find out more, phone 01924 283066, visit the website www.seedroom.co.uk or call in at HortiCentre, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RG, near the National Coal Mining Museum.

fast. The Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival takes place on the last weekend of September. Food and drink manufacturing is booming in the UK and our area is playing its part. I can recommend the Cider Press Café in Netherthong where me and my team took refuge for coffee and cake during a wet lunchtime.

Thank you for all the positive feedback for my first jobs fair which took place in Holmfirth in June. News keeps coming in from people who have found work thanks to the jobs fair. I am holding my next one in Marsden Mechanics Hall on Monday, October 6 from 4pm to 8pm. It would be great to see you there.

As always, please do get in touch if you need my help. Email jason.mccartney.mp@par liament.uk, phone 01484 688364 or write to me at Upperbridge House, 24 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JS.

Better air quality noticed during Tour weekend

By Josh Timlin

THE Tour de France left an unexpected legacy across the Holme Valley.

With so many local roads closed to traffic on July 6, routine air quality monitoring showed a dramatic decrease in the amount of air pollution.

Coun Steve Hall, cabinet member for environmental health, said: “We noticed a striking difference when the roads were closed to traffic – the drop in pollution was dramatic and immediate.

“The Tour de France has highlighted how our car use affects pollution levels and shows the benefits of walking and cycling.”

Pollution from traffic is known to be a major cause of local air pollution which can affect people’s health, and particularly detrimental to the health of people with lung conditions such as asthma as well as heart conditions.

Coun Hall added: “I hope that one of the legacies of the Tour de France is to increase the number of journeys, particularly those done by commuters, completed by cycling and walking which will benefit people by increasing fitness levels through exercise but also improving the quality of the air we breathe.”

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Gary planning a festival that is out of this world

By Nicola Hyde

Norman Mellor

Norman renews his appeal for help setting up branch A VETERAN fund-raiser says he won’t be deterred from lack of response and has renewed his appeal to enrol fundraisers to help him set up a Homfirth branch to raise cash for Alzhiemer’s research.

Norman Mellor, 76, a stalwart of Honley Male Voice Choir, is hoping to start a Huddersfield committee which will raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. He said: “It’s been very slow, I’ve only had two people come forward so far and I thought I’d have a great response.

“I will keep at it though as I think it’s important.

“I have had friends that have

been affected by dementia and would like to do something for them.”

Norman, the former chairman of Honley Male Voice Choir, has organised over 100 charity concerns over the years and he once made a CD that raised over £10,000 for the Forget Me Not Trust.

His highlight was singing solo in the Royal Albert Hall in front of a packed hall with 1,400 backing singers and two brass bands singing Old Man River – all to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Anyone wanting to join Norman can contact him on mellor.norman@gmail.com

A HOLMFIRTH man who is considered one of the UK’s leading experts on UFO’s is aiming to create a week-long event in the Valley that could prove to be out of this world.

Gary Heseltine, of Hightown Lane, has just hosted a two-day international UFO conference at the Civic Hall featuring speakers from as far afield as America, Italy, Australia and Denmark.

But the retired police detective – who publishes his own magazine UFO Truth – says it was such a success that he’s already thinking bigger.

He said: “We have the arts week and folk week in Holmfirth, I don’t see why we can’t have a week-long UFO festival.

“I love Holmfirth, I want to make it more of it. The last event was a sell out and I would love to end up with a UFO week where there is events going on for everyone to enjoy.”

Gary has been interested in the subject since he was 15 after experiencing his own close encounter but for many years focussed

on his career in the police force.

It was in 2002 that he had the idea to do an unofficial police database, recording incidents reported by officers of UFO sightings which now has over 1,000 eyewitness accounts recorded on it.

He said: “As a police detective, I understand the importance of evidence and while I know there are always going to be skeptics the weight of evidence says there are some things that are just unexplainable.

“When I started the police database I knew I would get a bit of banter, but once you started talking to people that soon ended.

“Yes there are some things that can be explained like aircrafts, lights, meteorological anomaly or just plain mistake but there still remains three per cent of encounters that defy explanation after investigation.

“These are accounts from pilots who have seen UFOs that have taken evasive maneuvers and made 90 degree turns which our crafts aren’t capable of

Leading UFO expert Gary Heseltine. doing. There has been and has done a sevenmassive government cover week tour of New Zealand ups but I don’t think it will and Australia. be too long before they He has also been filmed come apart and it becomes for four episodes of the accepted that ET is real.” series Close Encounters Gary has spoken interna- which is due to air on Sky tionally about the topic in early 2015.

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Letters sent about changes to voting HOLME Valley residents are to receive a letter telling them how the changes to registering to vote will affect them.

Kirklees Council will write to all registered voters in the area to explain that a more secure system has been introduced.

The new system – called Individual Electoral Registration – replaces the old Victorian system where the head of a household registered everyone living in a property.

Now each individual is respon-

sible for registering themselves.

Most people will automatically move onto the new electoral register, but some will need to take action to join or remain on it, which they will now also be able to do for the first time by registering quickly and easily online.

Coun Graham Turner, cabinet member for resources, said: “If people have not been transferred, they will need to provide some additional information and the letter will tell them exactly what you need to do.”

Road safety message is issued to parents A ROAD safety group has advised parents to reiterate the dangers of the highway as kids in the Holme Valley return to school.

West Yorkshire Safer Roads Delivery Group want children to cross the road safely from suitable crossing places, be alert and avoid distractions such as mobile phones or headphones.

The partnership has also recommended safety checks for children who cycle to school by getting their bikes checked over and practising

the route so that they are familiar with junctions.

Parents are also advised to ensure children wear helmets and high visibility jackets as well as having lights fitted to their bikes.

Coun Cathy Scott, cabinet member for place, said: “Going back to school or starting school for the first time is a big event for children and we need to ensure that their important journey is as safe as possible. Taking a few extra precautions can help prevent accidents.”

The Sugar Sisters will perform on the Saturday at Marsden Jazz Festival.

Marsden Jazz festival returns for 22nd year MARSDEN Jazz Festival returns next month for its 22nd edition.

What is claimed to be the largest annual festival for jazz in the north of England, over 70 events have been planned between October 10-12.

Held in various venues in and around the village, the festival is aiming to put on music to appeal to all ages.

Topping the festival’s headline bill on October 10 is Bob Kerr’s Whoopie Band, playing trad jazz with a surreal-

ist twist.

Saturday sees The Sugar Sisters perform, whose vocal harmonies and ukulele arrangements have made them a favourite of Sir Terry Wogan and BBC Children in Need.

The festival then clos-

es on Sunday, with big band jazz from Doncaster Jazz Orchestra Alumni featuring trombone supremo Dennis Rollins.

Tickets are available from www.marsdenjazz festival.com or on 0845 519 4415.

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Business profile

Look stunning in your gown FOR a bride getting wed in autumn/winter the possibilities are endless when it comes to picking out a style of dress that suits.

There’s no shortage of ways to impress your guests and groom-to-be by the frock you’re flaunting this season.

The trend spectrum spreads right through from quirky knee length dresses to traditional floor length gowns, with something to flatter all brides.

Edgy brides should opt for a retro high neckline with lace and petal detailing.

It may not be summer any more, but flowers don’t have to be excluded from winter weddings.

A dress sporting flowers in winter will stand out amongst conventional seasonal patterns and cover-ups.

One bridal trend that shows no sign of subsiding over the autumn months is lace.

For those who were a fan

of the style last season, it could still be on the cards for a winter wedding.

It shot to every bride’s wish list a couple of years

ago at one of the world’s most high profile weddings, and it’s been a favourite ever since.

Halterneck strappy dresses are a style that have also been a favourite of brides-tobe for a long time.

Traditional, classy and easy to carry off, a strappy dress will flatter any figure, especially top heavy girls who need extra support – where as a strapless gown looks great on blushing brides with a smaller chest.

A one-shoulder number is a style not adored by everyone, but for those who dare to try, it pays off more often than not.

For a bride who is undecided on a design of dress, trying on a one shoulder number at a dress fitting may be the one that blows everything else out of the water, as it’s sure to get heads turning for all the right reasons.

Kerensa achieves a dream with bridal shop opening HOLMFIRTH resident Kerensa Dyson will achieve her long term ambition on September 27 when she opens Bijou Bridal Boutique on Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth.

With a family background in retail and an extensive working background in highlevel customer service, from the time of being engaged to her husband over 25 years ago, owning her own business within the bridal sector has been Kerensa’s dream.

With daughter Naomi helping at weekends and son Alex designing the business’s branding, it will truly be a family business.

Bijou Bridal Boutique (Bijou meaning small and elegant) will be offering pure

silk wedding gowns from two well-known British bridal designers – Ivory & Co. Designer Bridal Couture and a brand new wedding gown collection, Maddy by Madeline Isaac-James.

All the gowns are silk at prices normally associated with synthetic gowns and they range from size 8 through to size 28. A personal one to one service provided by the owner, Kerensa, is complemented by a wide range of hand-made bridal accessories by British designers.

In addition, as part of her desire to engage with the community, Kerensa contacted local charity The Forgetme-Not Children’s hospice and from the sale of every

wedding gown, a donation will be made to them, helping to provide respite to mothers and fathers of these incredible children.

Visitors to the boutique opening on Saturday, September 27 will receive a raffle ticket with a chance to win a Richard Designs wedding veil of their choice and any appointments made on the day that result in a purchase of one of the beautiful silk wedding gowns, will receive a complimentary pair of Rainbow Club wedding shoes of their choice.

Kerensa looks forward to welcoming you!

Bijou Bridal Boutique, 70 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AZ 01484 690454.

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Mum-of-two Aurelie launches Last summer breastfeeding support group

triathlon to take place

By Josh Timlin THE last race in the summer series of triathlons is to be held on October 12.

Dubbed ‘Last of the Summer Tri’, it is a three-part race which consists of a 400m swim at Holmfirth pool, a 24km bike ride and finishes with a 5.7km run.

Riders on the bike section will follow the Woodhead Road at Hagg Wood through to Holmfirth, before turning up Bridge Street behind the fire station (which will be closed to vehicles on the day) on to New Mill and Brockholes before turning left up Smithy Place Lane, which will also be closed in both directions.

Dave Armitage, who organises the race with Simon Jones, said: “So far, we’ve raised over £2,500 for the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team through sale of donated cakes and refreshments.

“We are looking for volun-

teers on the day, so for anyone wishing to help out we offer a free place to any future event worth £40.

“It is volunteers who make these events happen and we could not provide a safe and fun day without their assistance.

“We are looking forward to yet another great event and I would like to thank all the previous volunteers, small businesses for sponsorship, the local doctors and medical centre who help out with car parking, and Upperthong Junior Football Club for relocating games to accommodate this triathlon.”

The cycle route picks up part of the Yorkshire Tour de France Grand Départ 2014 – right where Team Sky’s flying Welshman Geraint Thomas suffered a puncture.

Anyone who would like more information can contact Dave or Simon via the website at www.lastofthesummer tri.co.uk

A HOLMFIRTH mum-oftwo has launched a support group for new parents.

Aurelie Whittaker, who overcame a tricky start when breastfeeding her first child, decided to set up a support group for the area after discovering new mums had nowhere to turn to for advice.

Members of the Holme Valley Baby Feeding Hub, which started in June, now meet every Monday at Holme Valley Memorial Hospital – which has a small play area for young children – from 1pm to 3pm.

After completing peer supporter training, first with ABM and then Locala, the group provides peer support and information for breastfeeding and weaning, as well as a meeting point for local parents,

Community Art Award were the 6th Holme Valley Scout Group Atlas Cubs. The competition was judged by Jason McCartney MP, who was most impressed with all the entries, and the winning artwork appeared in the Your Children’s Wardrobe shop

More chances to get your copy ...

THE Holme Valley Review will be distributed at over 300 pick-up points across Kirklees and beyond.

Big-name retailers in the Valley have pledged their support, as well as innumerable independent businesses such as Blacker Hall Farm Shop, Totties Garden Centre and many more bars, cafes and restaurants.

In a bid to broaden the publication’s reach out of the local area, Tesco stores in Greenfield, Scissett and Penistone will also stock the newspaper, along with Sainsbury’s in Huddersfield and Morrisons at Waterloo.

Netherton’s Co-op and Meltham’s Morrisons will also have the Holme

Valley Review in its stores.

Ian Smith, founder of the Review, said: “The paper used to be distributed on a door-to-door basis, but the need is there to have designated pick-up points all over the area and beyond.”

Ian, who also runs the successful Scarborough Review, the Marple Review and the High Peak Review, rolled out the new distribution scheme on the east coast paper and its success has seen the scheme replicated for the Holme Valley area.

If your business would also like to become a pick-up point, email ian.smith@yorkshireweb.co.uk for further details.

Aurelie Whittaker with her two children.

Major resurfacing work in Honley set to last for a week MAJOR resurfacing work is taking place in Honley.

As part of a programme of ongoing work, resurfacing will be taking place from September 7, which is expected to continue for one week.

Scout group wins Art Award AS part of the Tour de France celebrations, the Honley Business Association ran a competition to decorate village shop windows with pieces of artwork designed by local children’s groups.

The winners of the HBA

all free of charge.

“For new parents, life can throw up many new challenges,” Aurelie said.

“Having the right support close by can make a big difference.

“As a breastfeeding mother, I think peer support groups like this are important as they offer a chance to talk to other mothers who may have experienced not just the same quirks or problems as you, but also some of the same feelings, which can be harder to describe.”

The scheme has recently been awarded a grant from the Big Lottery Fund, securing its future.

The funding will mean more resources will be purchased for the group, including information leaflets, books and visual aids.

window.

Chairman Liz Wood said: “Their artwork contributions made for a cheerful display around our village and formed an important part of our highly successful and enjoyable village celebrations.”

Eastgate, between the A6024 Woodhead Road and Southgate, will be affected.

There will be some traffic restrictions including temporary traffic signals and some road closures.

Temporary traffic

signs will be at the points of the closures in advance to warn and inform road users.

Alternative routes will be sign posted and drivers are being asked to leave extra time for their journey.

A council spokesper-

son said: “Local residents and businesses will be informed of developments and where possible assistance or measures to minimise disruption and disturbance whilst the works are taking place will be provided.”

Teenager killed in tragic accident POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a teenage pedestrian was killed in Thongsbridge.

Grace Dyson, 18, was walking along Springwood Road with a male friend when she came off the pavement and fell into the path of an oncoming Nissan Cabstar

tipper van. She died at the scene.

The incident – which happened on August 29 at around 6.15am – led police to appeal for anyone who may have witnessed the tragic accident to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Carole Greaves, of West Yorkshire

Police, said: “As part of our enquiries we are keen to speak to anyone who either witnessed the collision itself or who believes they saw the vehicle or pedestrian involved immediately prior to the collision.

“Any information should be passed to myself via 101.”

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The perfect time to improve your home WITH the summer holidays over and the kids back at school, the last few months of the year may be the ideal time to go ahead with those home improvements you have been planning for ages, but never got round to.

Make the decisions now and get things moving while it's still only September and before more distractions begin to stand in your way as Christmas draws closer.

The time of year could be your greatest incentive to act now. Just imagine completely transforming one or more rooms or adding a new feature to your home, ready to enjoy – and show off to all family and friends – during the festive season.

One possible scenario is a general makeover which could include new flooring, furnishings and decor, curtains or blinds and so on.

Alternatively, you might wish to fulfil your long-cherished dream of a new kitchen, bathroom or bedroom.

Another idea could be to

turn that spare bedroom into a study or playroom or move things around to create a bit of extra space to set up your own home office, even if it’s just a basic work station for your PC and printer.

In each case, it is worth shopping around as many showrooms as you can, to compare prices and and seek professional advice direct from the retailers.

If you are making changes to your home, it makes sense to think about improving its energy efficiency at the same time. The advantages are both practical and financial.

Getting things done 'all in one go' means your routine will not need to be disrupted more than once.

It also works out cheaper – not just for the improvements, but also because you will save money on your energy bills too.

The Energy Saving Trust offers a wealth of information and advice as to how this can be achieved.

The biggest energy saving you can make to your home

is by insulating your walls. If you do it while you’re decorating anyway it will work out considerably cheaper overall. Lighting also deserves some careful thought. Make sure you have the right options available – background lighting for when you’re watching TV and ‘local’ lights for reading.

Do it now before you decorate. Plug in lamps will help, but you may need to change the fittings and maybe the wiring so that you can turn lights off easily when you leave the room.

Consider replacing single glazed windows with Energy Saving Trust recommended windows, even if you can’t afford to do all the windows in the house at the same time. Your new window(s) will help keep your fuel bills down as well as keeping the room cosy. Alternatively, think about installing some decent draughtproofing and a good secondary glazing system. Find out more at www.energysavingtrust. org.uk

15 years offering the full package including good old fashioned service DESPITE the massive growth of internet shopping, many of us still prefer to buy from a local company offering products we can physically feel and touch, with the further advantage of good old fashioned service.

Creative Bathrooms is a family run business which has become one of the most successful home improvement business in West Yorkshire.

If you are thinking of installing a new bathroom, kitchen or bedroom, you need look no further for the right products and package to make your project go

smoothly – which explains why over 75 per cent of their business comes from previous customers or recommendations.

The showroom features over 50 displays and a full design service is also available, together with a complete installation package including home visits offering design and technical advice.

Opened in 2000, the showroom, at Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, initially supplied bathrooms but it soon became clear that was not enough.

Feedback from customers

was that they wanted to take away all the hassle of the installation as well. Kitchens were introduced in 2008 and bedrooms shortly afterwards.

With 12 installation teams and many thousands of satisfied customers, they are confident they can offer you the perfect solution.

Also worth bearing in mind is that everything is fully guaranteed.

“With the launch of the new autumn sales promotion, we hope you will also find our prices to your liking.

You have nothing to lose, so why not pay us a visit?”

Turn your dream into a reality SASH Home Improvements has an unparalleled reputation, offering a wide range of quality products and colours with an excellent and reliable customer service.

We try to balance quality and service with a fair price.

We are an accredited member of Network Veka which is a trusted, national company.

Network Veka ‘police’ our industry, making sure that very high standards are always maintained.

We also include a deposit protection scheme and a comprehensive, insurance backed 10-year guarantee to cover you, the most important person in the equation, our customers.

Orangeries are our business. These are specialist, bespoke rooms and are built to your specifications, but using our extensive expertise.

You tell us your dream requirements and we will turn them into a reality.

We have experienced designers who have a wealth of experience and will work closely with you to create the perfect room.

We only use professional, qualified and accredited engineers who have the same high standards as we

do and they have been working for us for several years.

We know that this is a major project for you and that it will affect your family home and how you use the space.

Many of our customers tell us that “they do not know how they managed

without their extra room” and “they absolutely love them”.

If you would like a free, no obligation quotation, please contact us on 01484 306306.

Alternatively you could visit www.sashwestyorkshire.co.uk

WINDOWS – CONSERVATORIES – COMPOSITE DOORS – ORANGERIES – BI FOLD DOORS

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Offering unrivalled choice to enhance your surroundings HOUSE of Oak is a well established family-run business specialising in ‘built to last’ oak and solid wood furniture to enhance your home surroundings.

From dining tables and chairs to sideboards and bookcases to bedroom furniture and beds, they offer an unrivalled selection from top quality brands, together with occasional furniture, stylish office furniture and children’s bedrooms, all expertly crafted and elegantly finished.

Within the spacious 11-

floor showroom, you will always find something new and with such a terrific choice, you are sure to find just what you are looking for.

There are contemporary and traditional ranges to choose from, in oak, pine and ash – beautiful furniture to suit every style and taste, backed up by a wealth of knowledge and experience over the past 25 years, in sourcing the finest quality products.

Now that autumn is almost upon us, it’s time to start

planning ahead for Christmas.

House of Oak has an extensive selection of dining room furniture for all the family to gather round to enjoy the festive season.

An extensive FREE delivery service is available – please ask for details.

Visit House of Oak, Wakefield Road, Scissett – 10 minutes from junction 39 of the M1.

Open seven days including bank holidays. Phone 01484 865042, online at www,houseofoak.co.uk

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Local trusted firm can both supply and fit biomass boilers AT Denby Dale Stoves by Plasterline we have been installing wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves for over 15 years and have become one of Yorkshire’s most trusted go-to suppliers and fitters of quality products.

But did you know we are also MCS registered and qualified to both supply and fit biomass boilers?

We supply and fit the award winning Euroheat range of biomass boilers.

These biomass boilers come in a range of three different fuel types, wood pellet, wood chip and wood log.

They also come in a range of heat outputs ranging from 10 kilowatts – most suited for small domestic to one Megawatt – suited for large commercial uses.

Some of the many benefits of installing a biomass boiler, are as well as enjoying cheaper fuel bills it’s also qualifying for cash back

under the governments RHI – Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.

We are holding an open day on Saturday, October 4 at 11am until 4.30pm.

We will be joined by

Euroheat’s Biomass representative Phil Stickings. Phil is spending the day with us here helping answer any queries you may have about the Euroheat range of boilers As well as our open day in October we will be attending the annual Penistone Show on September 13 where we will have a biomass boiler as part of our fabulous display of stoves.

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What’s On Guide Saturday September 13, Penistone Agricultural Show: livestock, crafts, horticulture, poultry and more – a great day out for the family. Find out more at www.penistoneshow.com Saturday September 13 – Sunday 14, Heritage Open Days at Castle Hill and Victoria Tower, Almondbury, 12noon4.30pm. Free admission.

More information Julian Brown 07968 426 312, julian.brown@kirklees.gov. uk Saturday September 13 – Sunday 14, Colne Valley Museum, Golcar: Tea For Two – scone baking in the Victorian kitchen and cream teas served in the elegant new Spring Rock Tea Room, spinning, weaving and clogmaking demonstrations, 12.30-5pm. Heritage Open Days event, free admission.

Phone 01484 659762, info@colnevalleymuseum.or g.uk Saturday September 13 – Sunday 14, Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West: Steam and Diesel Gala – visiting engines and vintage vehicle display, 9.30am-5pm.

More information www.kirkleeslightrailway .com or phone 01484 865727 Saturday September 13, Honley In The Great War: exhibition of photographs and memorabilia, one day only, in the Parish Rooms, Church Street, 10am-3pm, free admission.

Saturday September 13, Holmfirth Civic Hall: indoor picnic-style concert organised by Holme Valley Memorial Hospital League of Friends, 7.30pm.

The audience will be sat at tables – bring your own picnic and drinks, relax and be entertained by Honley Ladies Choir. Tickets £8 from Holmfirth Tourist Information or on the door.

Sunday September 14 Evening event at The Carding Shed: Dominic Halpin & The Honey Bs, Two shots of Dean Martin, A slice of Frank Sinatra, with a dash of Elvis Presley Shaken and Stirred. Doors open 7pm. For tickets telephone 01484 680400.

Sunday September 14, Beaumont Park, Crosland Moor: Heritage Day free event with vintage fairground, Knottingley Band, donkeys (weather permitting), face painting, stalls and much more, 1.304.30pm. To find out more, contact the Friends of Beaumont Park 01484 645217, friends@fobp.co.uk Saturday September 14, Honley Civic Society monthly guided walk – meet at Trinity Church, Moor Bottom, 2.15pm start, walk down to Woodhead Road, 310 bus to Hepworth for a circular walk. Next dates: Oct 12, Meltham and Nov 16, Netherthong.

Sunday September 14 – Saturday 20, Lawrence Batley Theatre,

Part of your community

with Michael Wallbank

Paul Jones, appearing with The Blues Band at Holmfirth Picturedrome, September 24.

Picture: Barry Jones.

Julian Brown 07968 426 312. event, but donations welHuddersfield: Sun 14, come. Phone 01484 223830.

Friday September 19 – 6.30pm, Theatre Train presSaturday September 20 Friday 26, Holmfirth ents The Wizard of Oz – and October 11, Organ timeless classic with a mod- Picturedrome: Fri 19, Jimi concerts at Penistone Goodwin, solo gig by ern twist, showcasing some Paramount: Sat 20, Mark Doves’ Manchester-born of Huddersfield’s best perLaflin and Matthew Hadley; singer-guitarist; Sat 20, formers; Mon 15, 6.30Sat 11, Robert Wolfe, Throwing Muses – rock 8.30pm, LBT new season 2.30pm. Booking and more band from Rhode Island, preview with exclusive perinformation 01226 767532.

US; Weds 24, The Blues formances and special Band – still together after 35 Saturday September 20, guests; Weds 17, 7.30pm, years and 20 albums, line-up Commemoration of Film: Jane Eyre (1996, PG) Heroes – concert at including Paul Jones starring William Hurt and Huddersfield Town Hall by (Manfred Mann) and Tom Charlotte Gainsbourg, Honley Male Voice Choir filmed mostly on location in McGuinness (McGuinness and massed male and Flint); Fri 26, Ian Hunter North Yorkshire; Sat 20, female voices from other and The Rant Band – for10am-10pm, Absolute choirs, telling the story of mer Mott The Hoople lead Ayckbourn – Dick and local heroes from Honley singer, still recording and Lottie continue their 10th and Huddersfield with touring, aged 75. Tickets anniversary celebrations images, songs and readings with a readathon of six Alan from the Box Office bar, about WWI, 7.15pm. Tickets evenings 7-10pm, online at Ayckbourn plays, with available from Holmfirth www.picturedrome.net sound effects and music, Tourist Information 01484 Saturday September 20, fundraising event in aid of 222444 and other Kirklees Meet at The Woodman Inn, Kirklees Theatre Trust. Box box offices.

Wakefield Road, Clayton office 01484 430528, Sunday September 21 and West (HD8 9QB) for a cirwww.thelbt.co.uk cular ‘medium’ walk, eight October 5, Holmfirth Thursday September 18 – to nine miles through fields, Farmers Market, 9amFriday 19, Hepworth 2pm, in the Market Hall: woods and parkland, Village Hall: Thurs, 2pm, quality local produce, fresh 10.15am start. Contact Afternoon tea for Scholes Susan, Kirklees Countryside fruit and veg, meats, and Hepworth Lifeboat cheeses, cakes, jams and Volunteer 07979 292 781.

Guild, £6; Fri, 7.30pm, much more. Information Saturday September 20, Mikron Theatre presents line 01484 223730 Troupers: outdoor perTill The Cows Come Home Monday September 22, formance at Tolson – a story of ice cream.

Honley Library: opening of Museum, in Ravensknowle Friday September 19, World War 1 commemoraPark, Wakefield Road, Autumn Is Calling: sixtive display Honley Huddersfield: Mikron mile walk setting off from Remembers, by Peter Theatre Company presents Castle Hill top car park, Marshall of Honley Civic a story of the Great War, Lumb Lane, Almondbury, 9.30am-12.30pm, enjoy mag- bringing to life the amazing- Society, 7.15pm, followed by readings – please bring ly audacious Concerts At nificent views and nature’s something relevant to the autumnal colours. The route The Front, full of guts, gusto and greasepaint, 1pm. theme of the evening, poetincludes slopes, rough terBring your own chairs, blan- ry, non-fiction, novels, biograin and a number of stepraphies etc. Tickets £2, kets etc and picnic. The over stiles. Free event, donation to Royal British show will move indoors if advance booking essential.

Legion. Contact Lindathe weather is poor. Free More information from

sharpe@hotmail.co.uk Wednesday September 24, Holmfirth Library: The Holme Valley Lads – talk by local historian Pamela Cooksey about First World War soldiers from the local area, 7.30pm. More information 01484 222430.

Thursday September 25 – Saturday 27, Penistone Paramount: Comfort and Joy – Mike Harding's painfully and amusingly, familiar festive season comedy presented by Penistone Theatre Group, 7.15pm.

Ticket information 01226 767532.

Friday September 26 and October 3, World’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support – events in Honley: Fri 26, 9.30am12noon, Trinity Church; Fri 3, from 8.30am,Taylor Hughes Hairdressing and Gallery Cafe, Westgate.

Friday September 26 – Saturday 27, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield: Fri 26, 7.30pm, We’re Not Going Back – play following the fortunes of three sisters in a pit village, hit hard by the miners’ strike, fundraising event in aid of Kirklees Theatre Trust; Sat 27, 8pm, Enrico Tomasso – jazz musician, joined by the Andy Cholerton Trio. Box office 01484 430528, www.thelbt.co.uk Saturday September 27 – Sunday 28, Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival: over 60 local and regional food and drink stalls, cookery demonstrations, brewery tours, arts and crafts market, children’s workshops, bakers competition organised by The Old Bridge Bakery, live music and street entertainment, 10am-5pm. To find out more, phone 01484 687587, email holmfirthevents uk@gmail.com Saturday September 27 – Sunday 28, Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre, Marsden: Autumn Craft Market with around 20 stalls selling hand crafted products and original art work, plus: ‘meet the makers’ activities, boat trips into the tunnel, indoor soft play area, outdoor adventure playground and cafe.

Open Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm. Contact Janet Hagger 01484 847091 or 07918 682 878.

Saturday September 27, HepworthLive: first concert of a new season at the village hall, featuring Chris While and Julie Matthews, past winners of 'best duo' accolade at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, formerly of The Albion Band and now on their 20th anniversary tour. Tickets £12. Website www.hepworthlive.com Saturday September 27, Totties Garden Centre, Totties, New Mill: Bistro evening, advance booking advisable. Further information 01484 680227.

Sunday September 28, Views of Castle Hill: meet at Almondbury bus terminus (HD5 8UU) for circular ‘medium’ walk, 4.5 miles with ups and downs through woods and fields, 1.30pm start. Contact Susan, Kirklees Countryside Volunteer 07979 292 781.

Sunday September 28, Trinity Church, Honley: concert by the group Mixed Harmony – ‘Music and More’, 2pm. Tickets £7 including refreshments from Holme Valley News and Zebra, Westgate.

Monday September 29, University of Huddersfield – The Archive Centre: Early Labour Pioneers in the Huddersfield area – talk by former Colne Valley MP, Lord (David) Clark, presented by Huddersfield Local History Society, 7.30pm.

Free for members, guests £2 on the door. The archive centre is located at Heritage Quay central services building (HD1 3DH).

Thursday October 2, Huddersfield Town Hall: first concert of the season by Opera North orchestra and chorus, 7.30pm. Tickets from Kirklees box offices 01484 223200 and 222444.

Friday October 3 – Saturday 11, Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri 3, The Carpet Crawlers present The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Europe’s ultimate Genesis tribute show, celebrating the iconic album’s 40th anniversary; Fri 10, Mostly Autumn – rock band featuring the soaring guitar of Bryan Josh, plus special guest Ben Poole; Sat 11, The Blockheads – still building their wall of sound 35 years on from their No.1 hit with Ian Dury, Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick. Tickets from the Box Office bar, evenings 7-10pm, online at www.picturedrome.net Saturday October 4 – Sunday 5, Colne Valley Museum, Golcar: Traditional craft weekend with spinning, weaving, rag-rugging, bread making, bobbin lace, and clog making plus many more, 12.305pm. Home made cakes served in the tea rooms.

Phone 01484 659762, info@colnevalleymuseum.or g.uk Sunday October 5, Denby Dale to Cannon Hall walk: meet at Denby Dale Library car park (HD8 8RX), ‘moderate’ route, eight miles, 10.30am start., no dogs. Contact Norma Leppingwell norma@brownhilldr.fslife.co.uk Friday October 10 – Sunday 12, Marsden Jazz Festival: live music in every available venue, mostly free of charge, and outdoors including Saturday, 12noon, street music parade through the village. For more information and latest updates visit www.marsdenjazzfestival.com

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Company recruits extra staff to increase its new campervan production WELLHOUSE Leisure is investing more than £125,000 in new equipment and recruiting 10 extra staff for its factory in Huddersfield to meet the strong demand for its new Ford Terrier campervan after its successful launch last October.

This investment will enable Wellhouse to increase production to 250 vehicles a year, worth over £10.5million, making the Ford Terrier one of the best-selling campervans in the UK and Wellhouse Leisure the biggest campervan manufacturer in the UK. In addition, Wellhouse Leisure has already recruited 16 Ford retailers from across the UK to sell the Terrier, which is the first UK campervan conversion based on the new Ford Transit Custom.

This provides Wellhouse with one of the most comprehensive nationwide networks of agents, with more Ford retailers expected to join soon, making it easy for everyone to see the new Ford Terrier as demonstrators will soon be available in showrooms in the south east and west, the midlands, Wales, northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Commenting on this success, David Elliott, managing director of Wellhouse Leisure, said: “It has been an amazingly positive year for us.

“We have broken all our sales forecasts and records in 2012 and feel really positive about the next 12 months, which is why we’ve

Silaging has to be timed just right.

Sheep dipping completes a busy summer period invested in improvements in our factory and already taken on six new people to meet the demand for this great campervan.

“We are also pleased to have had such a strong interest from Ford and its retailers, with 16 who have already placed orders for demonstrators, ranging from small, family-owned companies to some of the largest dealer groups, and even the second oldest Ford dealer in the UK. “In addition, we have shown the Terrier to lots of senior Ford management when we were privileged to have the opportunity to show it on the official Ford stand at events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Commercial Vehicle show and at the Carfest events in the north and south.”

There are three Terrier models available (S, SE and

AS usual we have had a busy summer, the sheep were Sport) with prices ranging gathered and dipped in from £39,500 to £46,500.

August to rid them of paraWith a higher standard sites and protect them specification than most key against future infestations. rivals, including a kitchen, The straw we purchased heater, five seats and a slidfor winter feed has been ing rear seat system to give it delivered and stacked and the flexibility of maximum the oats we sowed earlier in storage or living space, the the spring have been harFord Terrier is versatile and vested as well as a second perfect to be used as an cut of grass silage. everyday car during the This is the first year we week and a home from home have grown oats for winter for weekends away, days out, feed, they have a higher or for longer continental energy value than grass adventures. silage making a better feed.

Full details of the Harvesting oats has to be Wellhouse Ford Terrier timed right and like most campervan and the network farming activities is very of dealers are available from weather dependant. Oats are www.wellhouseleisure.com perfect for harvesting when /ford, by emailing they are at the milky stage. david@wellhouseleisure.com Beyond this the plant or by calling 01484 600416. becomes fibrous, has a lower You can also follow energy and protein content Wellhouse Leisure on Twitter and is harder to digest. @wellhousecamper, or see At the same time the all the latest news at Facebook.com/wellhouseleisure

weather has to be dry, a wet crop will rot when harvested.

We think our oats went a little over ripe while we waited for a dry few days to harvest them but we don't think they have spoiled too much.

We harvested our oats by cutting the crop and baling it into whole crop silage, the stalk and seeds are wrapped together in plastic to ferment just like grass silage.

Oats can also be combine harvested, where the crop is cut then the oats seed are separated from the stalk.

The stalks are baled as straw and the oat seeds are stored as grain.

The climate in the Holme

Valley is not well suited to combine harvesting crops as they do not dry well enough to be stored.

Ideally oats need to have less than 12 per cent moisture content when they are stored, above this they will rot.

We shall let you know what our cattle think of their new diet later in the year.

Our barn development is also progressing well, the ground source heat pump has been installed.

Over a kilometre of pipe work was laid across our field to absorb the heat from the ground and transfer it to the underfloor heating system in the bed and breakfast.

The plastering is being completed and the decorators have started applying their first coat of paint.

We are on target to complete later this Autumn and be open for Christmas.

The Modern Language School – a great place to learn

THE classes for adults in Meltham Mills and Gomersal are designed for people to practise and progress in their chosen language in a relaxed but focused atmosphere.

The three partners can offer this because they are language specialists, enthusiastic communicators and keen teachers.

Following on from the success of their first year, the Modern Language School opened their new dedicated language establishment at, Unit G2, Meltham Mills Industrial Estate, Huddersfield, HD9 4DS in July 2012.

Having their own premises is a huge advantage, enabling the team to make it their Thomas Hepinstall was presented with his Chief Scout Gold Award by Simon Bolton at a own and create a welcoming recent meeting. The Chief Scout Gold Award is the highest award available in the scout atmosphere, it has also prosection, and Thomas has completed expeditions, camping, worked in the community and vided a stable platform with great flexibility where they many more activities set to challenge him to gain all eight challenge awards which continuously improve the make it up. Thomas is an inspiration to all scouts moving through the 1st Holme Valley troop from beavers, cubs and into scouts getting involved in many activities arranged by facilities.

The Modern Language the leaders. Soon he will be leaving scouts to move on to Explorer scouts, where he will School provides a vital role hopefully carry on to gain his Queens Scout Award.

One of the games used at The Modern Language School. in the local community, but also in Kirklees and West Yorkshire, offering a safe and enjoyable learning environment and a great place to learn and to meet others.

Ensuring students learn and enjoy their chosen language is their primary role; in addition they also provide opportunities for students to

socialise with each other through end of term lunches, an annual party, interaction via the school’s blog and Face Book pages.

If you are thinking to learn a new language or brush up on existing knowledge, and have fun doing it, the Modern Language School is for you.

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BMW adds 2 Series Coupé to its range THE new BMW 2 Series Coupé is the latest model to join BMW’s extensive range.

The two-door coupé raises the bar in the premium compact sector for both driving dynamics and aesthetic appeal.

In typical BMW coupé tradition, the new four-seat model combines a rearwheel drive chassis with an engine line-up and suspension tuning that are focused squarely on sporting ability.

Three petrol and three diesel engines will be available at launch, ranging from the 220d Coupé to the latest 326hp M Performance model the M235i Coupé. New for 2014 is the 228i Coupé and it joins the 220i, 218d and 225d derivatives to complete the engine line-up.

The individual design clearly differentiates the 2 Series Coupé from the 1 Series model range, lending the newcomer a character all of its own. The longer body and low, flowing roofline reinforce the 2 Series Coupé’s sporting intent while the wider track, longer wheelbase and significantly increased body width improve both cabin space and driving dynamics.

All six engine options benefit from BMW’s TwinPower Turbo technology to deliver class-leading performance and efficiency figures. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are further reduced by

BMW’s extensive EfficientDynamics technologies, which are standard across the range.

The premium, driver-centric cabin and high level of standard equipment are befitting of a BMW coupé, and are available in four trim levels: SE, Sport, Modern and M Sport.

The BMW 2 Series Coupé is true to BMW coupés of the past, with a distinctive threebox body structure and design features such as the side swage lines that wrap around into the rear and the iconic Hofmeister kink.

As a distinct model in its own right, however, a specific design language gives the BMW 2 Series Coupé an identity of its own among BMW’s model range.

The proportions, detailing and surface design have been tailored to accentuate the new model’s sporting character while also ensuring optimised aerodynamics.

The bespoke front and rear end styling, as well as the overall body length that is increased by 11cm compared to the BMW 1 Series, underline the 2 Series Coupé’s position a distinct series in BMW’s line-up.

Lines that taper down towards the hallmark BMW kidney grille lend a forwardsurging stance. The grille itself protrudes clearly from the front of the car and slants forward at a slight

angle, while the lower air intake, split into three sections, feeds cooling air to the engine and brakes. With the optional Xenon headlights, an LED accent strip cuts across the top of the familiar BMW twin circular headlights. Distinctive Aero Curtains are integrated into the front apron to channel the air over the wheels and around the side of the car, helping to reduce turbulence.

In profile, the BMW 2 Series Coupé features signature brand features such as a long bonnet, short overhangs and a set-back passenger compartment. A prominent character line above the door sill sweeps up rearwards of the B-pillar and towards the flared rear wheel arch, emphasising the car’s rear-wheel drive layout.

The broad rear end, which draws the eye to the swollen arches and wide track, hints at the BMW 2 Series Coupé’s sporting character. Singlepiece LED light units reach far into the car’s flanks in a familiar L-shape.

Compared to its predecessor, the new model is 72mm longer and 26mm wider. The wheelbase has grown by 30mm, while the track is wider by 41mm at the front and 43mm at the rear. Cabin space has also increased, with an extra 19mm of front headroom and 21mm of rear legroom. Boot capacity is up by 20 litres to 390 litres. The boot aperture is also wider than that of the previous model.

The BMW 2 Series Coupé’s interior combines a driverfocused cockpit with highquality materials.

Overlapping surfaces lend a ‘layering’ effect to the dashboard, which is angled towards the driver for improved ergonomics.

Front headroom and rear legroom have increased by 19mm and 21mm respectively compared to the BMW 1 Series Coupé, while several large storage compartments, including the spacious glovebox and door pockets, add practicality. The Easy Entry function of the front seats aids access to the rear of the

cabin and the 60:40 split folding rear bench seat helps to make best use of the 2 Series Coupé’s load-carrying potential. A 40:20:40 threeway folding rear bench seat is optional. Dakota leather upholstery is available as an alternative to the standard cloth.

The BMW 2 Series Coupé delivers a precise and rewarding driving experience. Its chassis components have a high level of aluminium content to reduce unsprung masses to improve dynamic performance. The front strut and five-link rear suspension arrangement, anti-roll bars, wide front and rear track and 50:50 weight distribution all contribute to the car’s sporting behaviour.

The Electric Power Steering is energy efficient and accurate, helping to enhance the handling characteristics. The ride quality, meanwhile, is well-suited to everyday driving.

The standard Driving Performance Control switch gives drivers the option of adjusting the car’s set-up to their individual preferences or the driving situation at hand, while a variety of options allow customers to tailor their car to their own preferences. Servotronic steering adjusts the level of power assistance according to road speed, while Variable Sport Steering adjusts the steering ratio to reduce the

level of effort required.

If the M Sport package is specified, customers can also order their car with the M Sport braking system with fixed callipers, four pistons at the front and two at the rear, with larger brake discs.

For the most enthusiastic of drivers, the BMW M Performance braking system brings even larger ventilated and riveted discs and callipers painted either red, orange or yellow.

The BMW 2 Series Coupé is optionally available with Adaptive M suspension, with electronically controlled dampers, or M Sport suspension, with stiffer spring and damper settings. Both setups come with a 10mm reduction in ride height. The BMW M Performance sports suspension goes a step further still, offering customers a 20mm drop in ride height, bespoke dampers and shorter, red-painted coil springs.

BMW’s pioneering TwinPower Turbo technology ensures the BMW 2 Series Coupé delivers a rewarding yet fuel efficient driving experience. As is customary for BMW coupés, the engines are in-line and longitudinally mounted up front, sending their power to the rear wheels. All six engine options make use of BMW’s TwinPower Turbo technology, which combines sporty performance characteristics with exceptional efficiency.

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The estate agent local people recommend!

Applegate are proud to announce that on average 81% of their new business every month is coming from existing clients and those who know the team at Applegate recommending them as their estate and letting agent of choice.

Applegate have spent the past four years working hard to build and maintain their reputation for high levels of customer service. Before launching Applegate Managing Director Amy Wray carried out extensive market research and discovered that most people left their current estate agent due to lack of communication rather than their pricing or length of time it took to sell/let their property. Always taking this into consideration the team at Applegate monitor every property they deal with closely and are proactive with pricing, marketing and following sales and lettings through to completion. Call in and have a coffee whilst speaking to one of the 7 strong team!

HD8 & HD9 properties in demand!!!

2014 has shown a significant increase in the demand for properties within these areas. There are a lot more first time buyers beginning to purchase again which leads to the sale of a property and consequently two or three others in lots of cases. There is more confidence in the market place, and many investors are also looking at good quality homes for buy to let purposes. HD8 & HD9 are also well known for having higher priced bespoke properties which can sometimes take longer to find a suitable buyer, however even these properties are starting to get an increased amount of interest within a quicker time frame. Land is also in demand within the area and many builders/developers are now looking to increase their land banks before house prices rise any further. Laura Everitt at Applegate Properties said “It finally feels as though the market has taken a turn for the better, some properties are selling within days, some a few weeks and most are certainly getting interest as soon as they go up for sale. It’s busy and exciting and the buzz of agreeing sale after sale is second to none”.

Hade Edge O/A £334,950 –

Honley O/A £179,950 –

Wooldale O/A £145,000 –

Sale agreed in 6 weeks

Sale agreed in 8 days

Sale agreed in 3 days

Land, new homes and developments specialists After spending many years in the industry and having a father in the building trade, this particular area of estate agency is something that is particularly dear to owner Amy of Applegate Properties. Applegate are able to offer valuations and advice from plans, advertise land with or without planning permission, plots not under/under construction, conversions and also offer to market developments and have a frequent

site presence including reviews and handling viewings and sales. This area of estate agency is not something that all agents can offer and certainly not something they specialise in and so it is great to know a local firm offer such a comprehensive service and has already been welcomed by various local developers and builders, many of whom have worked with Amy in the past.

It’s another amazing achievement for Amy She has done it again! Amy Wray has been shortlisted by no less than The Times and The Sunday Times for their prestigious national award ‘Property Manager of the Year 2014’. We asked Amy how she did it.

Amy said she really wasn’t sure, she was shocked every time she got shortlisted or won anything “I can assure you the novelty doesn’t wear off though, I was overjoyed when I found out about this recent award as it took into consideration how we dealt with tenants, landlords and staff”.

Supporting school leavers Applegate are proud to offer apprenticeships to various young adults looking to build a career in estate agency.

Applegate work differently to a lot of companies, in that their overall aim is to offer full and part time positions within the company upon completion of the apprenticeship rather than simply offering a twelve month position. Company owner Amy says “I believe in giving anyone who works here the opportunity to learn all aspects of the business and not just have apprentices doing the jobs that no one else wants to do, Lewis is a great example of this as he has gone from knowing nothing about the industry to often being the first person people speak to and has various important responsibilities”. Lewis Chard was employed by Applegate in 2013 as an apprentice, he has not only completed this but was also nominated by the team for The Apprentice of the Year Awards 2014 and has recently accepted a full time position within Applegate. September will welcome their new apprentice Laura who has already shown very promising signs of becoming a vital team member. Amy Wray has also visited high schools to speak to school leavers about opportunities and her experience of setting up your own company.

Call us today or just pop in for a chat about your property requirements!

Applegate Properties 78 Huddersfield Road Holmfirth HD9 3AZ

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‘Property of the Month’ Hawthorn Mount, Cold Hill Lane, New Mill, Holmfirth - Offers Region £550,000

Hawthorn Mount is an individually designed and built 4/5 bedroom detached property which stands within a large elevated plot positioned on Cold Hill Lane, New Mill.

This substantial family home was built 11 years ago to a high standard and has been upgraded from its original build and completed with a modern interior design and a contemporary open plan theme. In addition to offering a versatile layout, the property benefits from having 3 reception rooms to the ground floor which complement the individually designed open plan dining kitchen. The kitchen with its range of German high gloss units has a minimal theme with a generous amount of integrated appliances and quality Corian work surfaces. To the first floor there are 4 double bedrooms, 2 of which have en-suite shower rooms and a family bathroom.

Surrounding the property there are tiered landscaped lawned gardens with a southerly aspect and paved patio areas, block paved driveway parking and a double integrated garage.

The property is enhanced with underfloor heating to the ground floor, Gas central heating and uPVC double glazing throughout.

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Local, regional, e xc e p t i o n a l Six-bedroom Victorian house a stone’s throw from Holmfirth LOCATED just a stone’s throw from Holmfirth town centre, a six-bedroom Victorian property with fabulous views is on the market with Simon Blyth.

Ash House, on Dunford Road, is set in approximately three acres of land with its mature gardens bordering open farmland.

The home, thought to have been built in the 1850s, is a former mill owner's residence and comes with a host of original features and includes a useful annex, which current owners Richard and Loretta Skelton have used as a bed and breakfast since 2006.

Ash House, which is approached via a large, L-shaped driveway, also benefits from having a double garage.

Inside, its characterful entrance hallway has period wooden panelling on all walls and a large window which gives views over the front garden.

In the lounge, there is a broad chimney breast with an ornate fireplace, marble hearth and an open fire.

The plasterwork in the room is of particular note, featuring wonderful cornice coving and an attractive ceiling rose.

Charming plasterwork continues in the house's dining room, with the room also boasting an impressive marble fireplace. The focal point of its kitchen undoubtedly is the superb four-oven aga, which is recessed into the chimney breast and heats the hot water for the house.

The kitchen is also fitted with oak cupboards and has a useful breakfast bar.

A side lobby, W/C, utility room, study and a south-facing garden room which has views over the lawned gardens complete the ground floor.

Underneath, there are two cellars.

Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, while the sixth comes in the annex.

Three of the five in the main house are large – two with en-suites – and the remaining two are of a good size with far-reaching views across the Valley.

The house bathroom has a superb period bath, complete with an electric shower, a large wash basin and a builtin cupboard.

Off the landing on the stairs is a situated W/C. The annex – which is situated above the double garage – is ideal for teenagers or as a suite for guests, featuring a sitting dining room and a large bedroom complete with its own en-suite.

Richard said: “The property is historic and comes with fabulous character. Holmfirth is a ten-minute walk and countryside around here is beautiful.

“It is a popular house in Holmfirth as it had a swimming pool in the 1930s, so people refer to it as ‘that house with the pool’.

“That was quite rare back then, but it is still a talking point even now as the same pool is now an ornamental pond.”

Ash House is on the market for offers around £735,000.

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Offers Region £650,000

New Laithe House, 204 Woodhead Road, Holmbridge, Holmfirth

Offers Region £599,950

White Cottage is an attractive and spacious detached house overlooking 5 Acres of its own land with delightful open countryside views beyond. The property is situated in the picturesque rural hamlet of Choppards which lies approximately 2 miles from the centre of Holmfirth. The attractive accommodation includes entrance porch, hallway, cloakroom/w.c., utility, dining kitchen, dining room, a large extended lounge from which to enjoy the splendid views, 4 double bedrooms, 2 en-suites and a family bathroom. The property has an oil fired central heating system, double glazed windows and attractive fittings. There is a large basement storage/workshop area, integral double garage, driveway and parking area, delightful gardens, and land to the front extending to Acres. (A further 9 Acres of adjoining land may be available by separate negotiation). A property which must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. Offered for sale with immediate vacant possession No chain involved.

This outstanding detached property must be viewed internally to fully appreciate the size and quality of accommodation which it offers and the superb views to the front. The property has been extensively renovated and extended to combine a quality contemporary finish with characterful period features. Its flexible living accommodation comprises: entrance hall, lounge, playroom (with matching bay windows), stunning living kitchen, family room with folding doors, large utility room, downstairs wc, landing, 5 double bedrooms (en-suite and dressing room to master), bathroom, shower room, shower room and a galleried library area overlooking the kitchen. Externally there is an attached garage to the side of the house with a parking area at the rear. To the front of the house there are extensive landscaped gardens which take full advantage of the views.

36 Victoria Mills, Holmfirth Offers Region £279,950

23 Wilshaw Mill Road, Wilshaw, Holmfirth

This exceptional modern end townhouse offers well presented and flexible accommodation over 3 levels and is conveniently located half a mile from the centre of Holmfirth. It comprises: entrance hall, ground floor bedroom with garden room and en-suite, integral garage / utility, landing, lounge, dining kitchen, 3 further bedrooms on the upper floor, en-suite and house bathroom. It has the benefit of uPVC double glazed windows, gas central heating and quality contemporary fittings throughout.

Externally there is a parking area to the front, enclosed garden to the rear and a terraced sitting areas at first floor level to both the front and rear. Internal viewing is essential.

Holmroyd, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth

Offers Region £194,950 A beautifully presented semi-detached house with gardens and double garage occupying a delightful slightly elevated position with near south facing open countryside views to the front. The house comprises entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, small cellar, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. It has a gas central heating system, recently installed uPVC double glazed windows and modern fittings. There are well layed out gardens to the front and rear and a detached double garage with electric and water supplies. Situated within easy walking distance of the centre of Holmfirth. Viewing reccommended.

36 Wildspur Mills, New Mill, Holmfirth

Offers Region £249,950

Lydgate House, Holmfirth Road, New Mill

1 Townend Avenue, Wooldale, Holmfirth

Offers Region £325,000

Offers Region £290,000

This is a unique opportunity to purchase a characterful double fronted house with adjoining cottage offering excellent potential for renovation with the added benefit of delightful gardens and workshop / garage. It is set back from the main road between New Mill and Holmfirth and enjoys delightful views to the rear. The main house accommodation comprises: entrance hall, large lounge, dining / sitting room, rear hall, kitchen, downstairs wc, landing 3 good sized bedrooms and bathroom. The cottage comprises: entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and 2 interconnecting bedrooms. The property offers excellent potential combine the two houses and create a large family home. Externally there are pleasant gardens to the front and rear, parking area to the rear and a detached garage / outbuilding.

An attractive 4 bedroom detached dormer bungalow occupying a pleasant corner plot with delightful views towards Castle Hill and beyond. The rear garden has been transformed into a delightful entertaining area with extensive seating area, barbeques, waterfall and pond. The property itself has been much improved by the present owners and has the benefit of a gas central heating system, Upvc double glazing and attractive fittings. It comprises entrance hall, lounge, dining room, large conservatory, kitchen, bedroom 4 and bathroom on the ground floor and 3 bedrooms and en-suite shower room on the first floor. There are additional gardens to the front and side together with driveway, parking area and detached garage. This is a splendid property situated in a popular residential area. Internal viewing recommended.

18 Underbank Old Road, Holmfirth

5 Moorbrook Mill Drive, New Mill, Holmfirth

Offers Region £225,000

Offers Region £210,000

Occupying an attractive private courtyard position with delightful rural views over fields and the Peak National Park landscape beyond is this well presented and spacious barn conversion mews house. Offering accommodation on 3 floors, it comprises entrance porch, entrance hall, cloakroom/WC, lounge and dining kitchen on the ground floor, 3 bedrooms, en-suite shower room and bathroom on the first floor and a large family room/bedroom 4 on the second floor together with a large storage area under the eaves. The house has a gas central heating system, UPVc double glazing and attractive fittings. There is a easily maintained cottage style garden to the front together with parking and garage in the courtyard area. This is a lovely property situated in a pleasant semi-rural area, but remains within close proximity to Holmfirth with shops and schools. The property must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

A beautiful double fronted semi-detached cottage set in a picturesque position close to Holmfirth with good sized grounds. The property boasts great charm and character with large and flexible internal accommodation over 2 floors. The cottage offers the amount of floor space more commonly found in a 3 bedroom home and comprises: lounge, dining room, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, large flexible landing and bathroom. It has the benefit of UPVC double glazed windows, gas central heating and modern fixtures and fittings. There are large gardens to the front of the property with a generous extended area of land below offering further potential. Internal viewing is recommended to appreciate the size of the accommodation on offer.

This delightful modern mews style house offers surprisingly spacious accommodation with a garden, garage and parking, located close to the centre of the popular village of New Mill and its many amenities. It comprises: entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, downstairs wc, landing, 3 good sized bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite shower room. It has the benefit of a gas central heating system, uPVC double glazed windows and modern fixtures and fittings throughout. Externally there is a pleasant easy to maintain garden to the rear, with parking and a garage to the side. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate all that is on offer.

1 Fearnley Court, Wooldale, Holmfirth Offers Region £174,950

10 Moorlands, Scholes, Holmfirth

2 Oakleys, Burnlee Green, Liphill Bank Road, Holmfirth Offers Region £129,950

A beautifully renovated 2 bedroom townhouse with an enviable location enjoying open countryside views between the quaint villages of Wooldale and Totties. Finished to a high standard the property has been decorated in a modern neutral theme, and completed with high quality fixture and fittings with fully integrated appliance in the kitchen, timber framed double glazing and gas central heating. The property comprises: Entrance hall, modern open plan living dining kitchen, two double bedrooms and house bathroom. Externally there is a generous amount of driveway parking and a double integral garage with an automated door, useful storage and utility area with plumbing for washing machine/dryer. There is also an alarm system at the property.

2 Booth House Lane, Holmfirth

Offers Region £124,950

Offers Region £112,000

An outstanding duplex apartment which is situated on the first two floors of this stunning mill conversion. The mill occupies a stunning location in a delightful wooded valley and is ideally situated for commuting to Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield. It comprises: entrance hall, cloaks / WC, open plan living room with kitchen, landing, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite shower room. The apartment is finished to a high standard throughout with high quality contemporary fixtures and fittings with a full compliment of SMEG appliances and granite worksurfaces in the kitchen and Villeroy and Boch ceramics in the bathrooms.

Offering cosy accommodation of great charm and character is this delightful end terraced cottage. Extended to the side this Grade II listed cottage currently comprises entrance lobby, lounge, kitchen, one large bedroom (formerly 2 bedrooms which could be re-converted if required) and bathroom.

There is a seating area to the front. The cottage features exposed beams and mullioned windows and is enhanced by a gas central heating system and double glazing. Offered for sale with vacant possession No chain involved.

Viewing recommended.

Offers Region £139,995 A surprisingly spacious and well presented 3 bedroom stone inner terraced house with delightful conservatory extension. The house comprises entrance porch, entrance hall, large lounge, breakfast kitchen, conservatory, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. There is a garden/parking space to the front and well laid out enclosed garden to the rear. The house has a gas central heating system, Upvc double glazing, burglar alarm system, fitted wardrobes and attractive fittings.

The property is situated on the edge of some delightful rural countryside. Viewing recommended.

11 Broadlands, Meltham, Holmfirth

Offers Region £92,950 This attractively presented end terraced property occupies a popular residential location and benefits from a generous garden and parking. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, lounge, breakfast kitchen, landing, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. It has the benefit of sealed unit double glazed windows and attractive fixtures and fittings but offers further potential for the purchaser to put their own stamp on things. In front of the house there is a good sized garden and to the rear is a gravelled parking area.

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A beautifully presented 2 bedroom inner terraced cottage with enclosed rear garden situated in this popular residential area.

The cottage has great charm and character and is enhanced by a gas central heating system, Upvc double glazing and modern fittings. It comprises dining kitchen, lounge with access to the rear garden, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. A cottage which must be viewed internally to appreciate the attractive accommodation and garden on offer.

26 Back Lane, Holmfirth Offers Region £77,950 A delightful end terraced under dwelling with garden area situated in the popular centre of Holmfirth. The house has attractive kitchen and bathroom fittings together with a gas central heating system and sealed unit double glazing. It comprises living room with kitchen area on the ground floor and one double bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. There is a patio garden area and storage areas. Ideal for first time buyers or investors

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Grade II listed farmhouse boasts its own orchard and stable block A STUNNING detached farmhouse with farreaching views is on the market with Simon Blyth.

Grade II listed Lower Maythorne Farm, located between Hepworth and Ingbirchworth, boasts many features including fabulous beams throughout, mature gardens, a double garage, a stable block and even its own orchard.

Fully renovated in 2001, the current owners have tastefully restored the historic features of the property to the highest standard, carefully incorporating stylish contemporary design elements to create the best of modern living in this unique setting.

The oldest part of the current house was built around 1690, although records dating back to the mid-15th century show that a property was established on the site

from that time, and it is believed that some of the features in the current house date back to then, including the magnificent fireplace in the dining room.

The property’s entrance hallway sets the scene with wonderful beams and timbers on display, as well as limestone flooring. A W/C, family room, lounge, dining room, a second sitting room and a beautiful kitchen take up the considerable downstairs space.

The kitchen – which is fitted with high quality flooring – has windows to the front and glazed doors to the rear, giving masses of natural light. It is fitted with a range of bespoke units, including basket drawers, glazed display cabinets and period tiled splash backs.

It has twin integrated dishwashers, plumbing for an American-style fridge

and a useful island unit with granite work surfaces.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms – two with en suites – and a large family bathroom finished to a very high standard.

Bedroom one is also full of period features, with beams once again taking centre stage. It enjoys pleasant views over the property’s land and is a comfortable double, having the bonuses of both an en suite and a dressing area.

The second bedroom also boasts views out over the garden, being another good-sized double.

Bedroom three is another en suite and has built-in wardrobes, making it an ideal guest room, while the fourth and final bedroom is also of a good size.

Outside, vegetable beds and a wide variety of fruit trees have also been well

established in its mature garden. Great care has been taken by the owners landscaping and designing the property’s outside space, with shaped lawns, delightful patios and pathways joining up mature trees, shrubberies and rockeries.

The garden’s main feature is its tree patio, which has been built at great expense to make the most of the farmhouse’s superb views. It is home

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to a log-burning basket and has often been used for evening dining and entertaining.

Simon Edwards, who owns the property with wife Rowena, said: “The property provides a great opportunity to anyone who wants to live in the thriving rural community.

“It is a beautiful area and has six acres of grazing land and stables, as well as extensive formal and informal gardens designed

to make the best of the stunning views, with elements that are sympathetically integrated into the natural moorland surroundings.

“The towns of Holmfirth and Penistone are both less than five miles away and there are good transport links to Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester.”

Lower Maythorne Farm is on the market for offers around £825,000.

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Local, regional, e xc e p t i o n a l 34 DEAN BROOK ROAD, NETHERTHONG

£234,950

RAVENS WAY, SCHOLES, HOLMFIRTH

Offers around £199,950

A DOUBLE FRONTED FOUR BEDROOMED SEMI-DETACHED HOME IN THIS POPULAR VILLAGE LOCATION, WITH A LARGE REAR GARDEN AND STUNNING VIEWS OVER THE SURROUNDING ADJOINING OPEN FIELDS. The accommodation is arranged over three levels, and this four bedroomed family semi-detached home stands within one of the larger plots with some superb views across the adjoining farm land toward Thurstonland.The accommodation on the ground floor comprises; large dining kitchen with granite working surfaces and range style cooker, and large integral garage, on the first floor is the lounge, two bedrooms and the house bathroom, and to the top floor is the master bedroom. with a dressing area and stylish ensuite shower room, and bedroom two.There is parking in front of the garage and the rear garden, which is certainly one of the larger plots, with patio areas and lawn. EPC - D

A DETACHED STONE BUILT TRUE BUNGALOW, NEWLY CARPETED AND DECORATED THROUGHOUT, OFFERING TWO BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION WITH A MODERN FITTED KITCHEN INCORPORATING INTEGRATED APPLIANCES, DRIVEWAY, GARAGE AND MATURE GARDENS. Having the advantage of no upper chain involvement the property occupies a corner plot position on the end of this cul-de-sac, and has ease of access to amenities within Scholes village centre.The accommodation itself comprises; a canopied open entrance porch, entrance hallway, breakfast kitchen with integrated appliances, lounge, two bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes, and a bathroom which incorporates a separate shower cubicle.There is a driveway leading to a garage, lawned gardens, and a pleasant flagged patio area.The property has the advantage of no upper chain involvement, has double glazed windows and a gas fired central heating system with condensing boiler. EPC - D

FOX CLOSE EMLEY

2 ROBIN ROCKS BROCKHOLES, HOLMFIRTH

£174,950

£169,950

IN THE WELL REGARDED VILLAGE OF EMLEY, THIS THREE BEDROOMED LINK-DETACHED HOME ENJOYS A GOOD SIZED GARDEN AREA TO THE FRONT AND SIZEABLE ENCLOSED GARDEN AREAS TO THE REAR. The accommodation comprises:- entrance hall, lounge dining living kitchen incorporating a conservatory overlooking and having access out to the rear gardens, three bedrooms (two of which are doubles) and high specification bathroom.

The home also has a double tandem garage with utility area.All set within this highly commutable location. **NO VENDOR CHAIN INVOLVED** EPC - D

A SEMI-DETACHED TRUE BUNGALOW HAVING THE ADVANTAGE OF NO UPPER CHAIN, IN A PLEASANT CUL-DE-SAC SETTING WITH LAWNED REAR GARDEN AND PATIO, DOUBLE GLAZING, ALARM AND A GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM. Set in a most convenient location for local amenities and public transport is this two bedroomed semi-detached true bungalow which enjoys a cul-de-sac setting.The manageable accommodation is over one level and comprises; kitchen, lounge, two bedrooms, and a shower room, a detached garage with automatic up and over door, front and rear gardens, and the rear garden enjoying a good degree of privacy with patio and lawn.There are double glazed windows, a gas fired central heating system, and a security system, the bungalow has the added advantage of no upper chain involved. EPC - D

SPENCER STREET, SKELMANTHORPE

SUNNY BANK ROAD MELTHAM

£159,950

£139,995

A SUPERBLY PRESENTED TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMED SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THIS POPULAR VILLAGE HAVING UNDERGONE EXTENSIVE MODERNISATION AND UPGRADING WITH AN ATTENTION TO DETAIL RARELY FOUND. Only by a detailed inspection can the accommodation and presentation truly be appreciated. on the edge of the village with views from the first floor towards Emley the accommodation comprises; entrance lobby, stylish lounge, superb kitchen with range style cooker and multi-fuel burning stove within the chimney breast, to the first floor, the house bathroom with a roll top style whirlpool bath and a separate shower cubicle, and two good sized double bedrooms.To the front of the property the patterned concrete drive provides parking for two, with an enclosed rear garden with lawn and decking.The property has a gas fired central heating system, double glazing, alarm and the property has the advantage of no upper chain involvement.Viewers will not be disappointed. EPC - D

A MOST ATTRACTIVE SEMI-DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE WITH WONDERFUL LONG DISTANCE VIEWS, SOUTHERY ASPECT, GARDEN AND PARKING TO THE REAR, REQUIRING AN INSPECTION TO APPRECIATE BOTH THE CHARACTER AND THE STANDARD OF PRESENTATION THROUGHOUT. Located on the edge of the village with a southerly aspect, this period cottage where there is both character and contemporary, with the advantage of garden and rear parking and features double glazing and gas fired central heating.The accommodation comprises; side lobby, wonderful beamed lounge with superb fireplace incorporating a stove, and french doors giving access into the garden, a breakfast kitchen with built-in oven and hob.To the first floor are two bedrooms and redesigned stylish shower room.There is an enclosed garden which being south facing is a real sun trap, and to the rear is off-road parking.The property warrants an early inspection. EPC - D

THE GRANARY, UPPER DENBY

MANOR HOUSE, WILSHAW, HOLMFIRTH Rent: £1000 pcm

Rent: £1750 pcm

FIRST MONTHS RENT HALF PRICE STUNNING DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH LARGE GARDENS, STUNNING VIEWS, AND CHARECTER FEATURES THROUGHOUT. Located in an idyllic position and ideal for commuting is this beautiful home perfect for a large family.The property boasts features throughout and has large gardens, driveway and garage. Briefly comprising front entrance hall area with beautiful solid dark wood door leading into a spacious hall which boasts features of flagged flooring, solid dark wood panels to lower walls, fully panelled on the stairs; useful downstairs w.c.; wood framed windows with curtain poles and curtains.To the right of the entrance hall is the spacious living room which boasts split level flooring for separate areas separated by steps and wooden railings.This room is light and airy with the three separate windows which all boast fantastic views of the countryside.The room retains its character with exposed beams. Separate reception room with similar decor and theme with stained wood panels to the lower walls and exposed beams.This room leads on to the kitchen boasting features that are in keeping with the style of the property and has a fantastic four door Aga cooker which sits proudly as the room’s central feature.The kitchen also has a range of appliances including fridge/freezer and dishwasher. From the kitchen is the conservatory with sliding door access into a large, well-kept garden.The Utility room is just off the kitchen on a split level. Spacious and fitted with dark wood units and washing machine.This also provides access to the double garage.

A BEAUTIFUL FOUR BEDROOM PERIOD HOME WHICH HAS BEEN TASTEFULLY RENOVATED OVERLOOKING MATURE GARDENS. Situated in a pretty hamlet between Netherthong and Meltham the property comprises: Magnificent entrance vestibule; entrance hallway; downstairs w.c.; sitting room with outlook over the garden and high quality fireplace; conservatory; dining room with marble fireplace; breakfast kitchen with integrated oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer and plumbing for washer; cellar; master bedroom with marbled fireplace and en-suite shower room; double bedroom 2 with en-suite shower room; small double/large single bedroom 3; single bedroom 4; bathroom with 3-piece suite including shower over bath.

Cobbled driveway and courtyard; double garage; lawned garden and raised shrubbed area.

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£100 in cash if you’re not 100 per cent happy with the job ...

Local roofing firm introduces Ultimate Guarantee in bid to help householders avoid cowboys AS ROOFING specialists it might be easy for local-based reputable roofing company Fenton & Fenton to attract customers by telling them to check that damp patch on the ceiling claiming that, this year, 1000s of roofs will leak causing extensive damage, stress and inconvenience for householders, not to mention money.

It might even be easy for Fenton & Fenton to promise that they are so confident that customers will be 100% delighted with the work that if they’re not then they don’t pay a penny.

But what might not be so easy to say is that – in the very unlikely event that customers are not 100% happy with the workmanship – then Fenton & Fenton will give them £100 in cash on top.

In other words, not only would a dissatisfied customer get the job done for free, but they’d also get £100 “by way of an apology”.

It’s a bold promise to make, but there’s a genuine reason why Huddersfield’s “most recommended roofing company” is offering this unusual better-than-risk-free guarantee to householders, as owner Craig Fenton explains: “We want people to go for a reputatable roofing firm and not a flyby-night cowboy,” he says. “With

all those builders-from-hell type programmes on the TV, it can be easy to mistrust tradesmen, and roofers tend to get the worst press.

Craig adds that there’s nothing that makes his men angrier than when they see shoddy workmanship left by the cowboys.

“We genuinely care about householders and we want them to be sure of choosing a professional, established and reputable company first time round,” he continues.

“Also, we want to encourage people to keep their roofs properly maintained by offering competitive

rates, free preventative advice and cast-iron guarantees.”

Additionally, Craig says they promise to beat any comparable quote. “So not only will householders get a great job, they’ll get it at a fair, honest and competitive price!”

Every year Fenton & Fenton completes thousands of roofing jobs for domestic customers across Huddersfield and Yorkshire, 95% of which have come from recommendations in the last 12 months alone.

As Craig says: “There’s a reason

why we are Huddersfield’s ‘most recommended’ roofing company.

We always do a superb job. And our better-than-risk-free guarantees prove that we’re confident enough to put our money where our mouth is.”

“In over 24 years in the roofing business I don’t think we’ve had a single complaint,” says Craig. “And that’s a rare thing in the building industry. Hopefully this is another fact that customers will find reassuring.”

Naturally all quotes are free and without obligation, which means

customers don’t have to go ahead if they don’t want to “because we know people hate being pressurised,” adds Craig.

“And because we know they also hate the idea of competitive quotes that suddenly become huge, the price you see on our quotes is the price you pay – and not a penny more.”

Is this the fairest, biggest BetterThan-Risk-Free-Guarantee ever?

Fenton & Fenton think so!

Find out why by contacing them on 01484 885309.