holme valley review september 2014

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Contact details: 01484 420800 September 2014

By Josh Timlin

HOLMFIRTH'S public toi-lets have been saved fromclosure.

The toilets – which wereset to close on October 1 –will now remain open forthe foreseeable futurethanks to Holme ValleyParish Council’s interven-tion.

Kirklees Council, whichoutlined plans to close 11of its attended toiletsacross the district, saidvoluntary or communityorganisations would haveto step in to safeguardtheir future.

The decision to axe thefunding for public toiletswas made at full councilearlier this year as theauthority faced having to

agree cuts totalling £21mil-lion.

Toilets in Holme, Honleyand New Mill have alreadybeen given the chop, help-ing to save the council£151,000 each year.

Holmfirth’s toilets –which are thought to beused by 40,000 people peryear – generate around£6,000 in income.

Coun Greg Christofisaid: “They needed to besaved, and I am glad thatthe parish council has

stepped in to save themfrom closure.

“They are well used andwe will ensure that theyare clean, welcoming andavailable for people touse.”

Coun David Sheard,leader of Kirklees Council,said: “Budget cuts areincreasingly forcing diffi-cult decisions on us.

“We delayed the closureof public toilets for 12months so that interestedcommunity groups or

organisations had theopportunity to come for-ward with their own pro-posals to keep toiletsopen.”

It is thought severallocal groups were interest-ed in keeping the town’stoilets open – described asan “important” feature forthe town’s visitors by CounChristofi – before theparish council were giventhe green light.

A Kirklees Councilspokesperson confirmedthat they will stop runningHolmfirth’s attended toiletson September 30 and thatthey are currently workingwith the Holme ValleyParish Council to handover the running by theend of the month.

Town’s public toiletssaved from closure

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

Full story on page 7

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“They are well used and we willensure that they are clean, welcom-ing and available for people to use.”

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By Nicola Hyde

A LOCAL MP hasaccused Kirklees Councilof scare-mongering afterit announced plans to axeall libraries in the HolmeValley.

Jason McCartney spokeout after the councilannounced swathingbudget cuts that couldsee libraries closed downin Meltham, Honley,Holmfirth, Marsden,Slaithwaite, Golcar andLinley.

The council claim thatlibraries currently cost£6.3million to run – andthey plan to cut the budg-et to £2.8million underthe new proposals thatwould come into effect inMarch if they areapproved.

Jason said: “I under-

stand that the council hasto work within a budgetbut there is no reasonwhy they can’t find a wayto keep them going.

“The council need tothink more creatively asI’m sure many people arealarmed by this news.

“Rather than scaremon-gering – which is totallyirresponsible – theyshould be more imagina-tive and find a way tokeep them.

“We all have to workwithin budgets at home –if we struggle, we dowithout the movie chan-nel. We don’t announcethe most drastic thingstraight away.

“They need to be savedand perhaps even man-aged in partnership withthe community. We needshared services, we need

to pool staff and we thecommunity need to showhow they love and valuethe service.”

The council is open toconsultation on thelibrary proposals whichoutline plans to only keepDewsbury andHuddersfield and close 24others.

It has already outlinedplans for a home servicefor people with restrictedmobility; a transcriptionservice making the mostof digital services sup-ported by volunteers; out-reach librarians for com-munity venues; and asmall book fund.

It says it would alsoconsider library modelsthat would be run by thecommunity and a fullconsultation is nowunderway.

Coun David Sheard,leader of KirkleesCouncil, said: “Kirkleesfaces significant cuts infunding and in the light ofthis; we are starting totalk about how servicescan be delivered differ-ently in the future.

“This is the start of adifficult process lookingat how the council pro-vides different services tomeet the needs of localpeople.”

If you would like togive your views, you cancomplete the surveyonline by visitingwww.kirklees.gov.uk/budget2015, by [email protected]� Turn to page 15 to readJason McCartney’s latestParliamentary Corner col-umn.

Council accused of‘scare-mongering’over closure plans

HOLMFIRTH artist AshleyJackson has backed a campaignto stop stone theft in the HolmeValley’s countryside.

The initiative – dubbed OnceIt’s Gone, It’s Gone – waslaunched on Yorkshire Day andencourages people to report inci-dents of stone removal toCrimestoppers in a bid to keepYorkshire’s iconic landscape outof thieves’ hands.

“Stone walls are not just walls,they are the sculptures of ourheritage,” Ashley, who has agallery on Huddersfield Road,said. “Everyone has got a tele-phone nowadays – please useyour phone to protectYorkshire.”

Coun Peter O’Neil, cabinet

member for communities, said:“The council, West YorkshirePolice and Crimestoppers havejoined forces to tackle the prob-lem, and we are asking local resi-dents to join the partnership.

“Stone theft and the removalof stone tiles from roofs mightlook innocent, but you can’t tellby looking whether what is hap-pening is genuine work or acrime so we would urge you toreport the information anyway.

“Once the stone has gone, ithas gone forever, which leaves achange in our beautiful land-scape.”

Contact police on non-emer-gency 101 or Crimestoppers on0800 555 111 to leave informa-tion anonymously.

Artist Ashley backsstone theft scheme

Artist Ashley Jackson has supported Once It’s Gone, It’s Gone. Picture: Claudia Berettoni (supplied by the council)

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By Olivia Taylor

LONG standing councilworker Peter Woodhousehas retired after a lifetime ofinspirational work withyoung people across theKirklees district.

Peter, who has over 50years’ experience workingwith the local authority, hadto sneak into his local youthclub as it wasn’t a place thathis parents approved of.

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

Peter, who lives inScholes, originally workedas a motor mechanic – vol-unteering in his local youthclub in his spare time – butleft the job to work atAlmondbury High School asa design technology techni-cian, before leaving in 1985to take up social work.

After a 52-year careerwhich has seen Peter workat various youth clubsincluding Birkby, Bradley,Heckmondwike andSkelmanthorpe, he has nowworked his last shift.

“I have thoroughly

enjoyed every minute of mywork with young people andworking for the children and

families service,” Peter said.“One of my highlights was

running SkelmanthorpeYouth Club.

“When I first started therewas no money to pay theelectric, but when I leftthere after 20 years, thanksto lots of fundraising and thesupport of my wife, therewas £5,000 in the bank!”

After many years of hardwork and committed serv-ice, Peter, now 72, is retiringto spend more time with hiswife Andrea, two sons andfour grandchildren.

He added: “It’s been a veryrewarding job. The littlethings make it all worth-while and I’m going to missit terribly.”

Adrian Lythgo, chief exec-utive of Kirklees Council,said: “Peter has dedicatedhis career to working withyoung people and familiesacross Kirklees and his pas-sion is inspiring.

“I thank him on behalf ofthe council for his hardwork and commitment andwish him all the best for along and happy retirement.”

John’s Dukes of Hazzard-themed Dodge Charger. Photo: Jonathan Jacob

John’s ‘pride and joy’bagsaward at annual car show By Josh Timlin

A HOLMFIRTH man’spride and joy bagged a topaward at an annual carshow.

Almost a thousandexhibitors attended theannual Hebden BridgeVintage Weekend, withJohn Anderson’s Dukes ofHazzard-themed DodgeCharger taking top hon-

ours in the American cate-gory.

The event, organised bythe Rotary Club of HebdenBridge, saw fabulous vehi-cles of all shapes and sizesappear for the show.

“I grew up watching theprogramme so it is great toown something so spe-cial,” John said.

“I have had it for a few

years now and have notentered any competitionsbefore so I kind of did inon a whim, but then itwon!”

The 1969 Dodge – whichhas a 7.2-litre V8 engine –is used as John’s weekendcar due to its penchant forgulping fuel.

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

Peter to retire afterlifetime of workingwith young people

Peter Woodhouse is stand-ing down as a councilworker after more than 50years.


5p increasein dinnersapproved SCHOOL dinners in theHolme Valley will costan extra 5p fromJanuary.

Kirklees councillorsapproved the scheme atits cabinet meeting.

Coun Shabir Pandor,cabinet member forchildren’s services,said: “Our school mealsmean that parents canfeel confident that theirchild will receive a highquality, nutritionallybalanced and enjoyablemeal for around £2.

“This is still greatvalue for money whencompared to manyother local authoritiesand other food outlets.”

IAM groupenjoy talksat meetingsTHE Huddersfieldgroup of The Instituteof Advanced Motoristsrecently enjoyed aseries of talks.

Members listened toBill Mitchell as hetalked about the experi-ences of a speaker,home and abroad.

“Retirement – WhatRetirement?” was a talkgiven by Maggie Poppaabout her 15 years ofretirement.

By Josh Timlin

MELTHAM’S Post Officebranch opened at the CarlileInstitute this week.

The historic building, onHuddersfield Road, hasrecently had its ownershiptransferred over to the com-munity to manage as part ofambitious plans to create acommunity hub.

Kirklees Council agreedthat the Carlile Instituteshould be handed over to thecommunity and pledged£100,000 to help pay for itsrefurbishment following ayear-long residents’ cam-paign to secure its future.

Locals have already beenflocking to the Post Officebranch, which opened onSeptember 9, and had itsgrand opening on September13.

Mayor Edgar Holroyd-Doveton and HuddersfieldGiants star Eorl Crabtree cutthe ribbon to mark a specialmoment for Meltham's resi-dents.

Coun. Charles Greaves,trustee of MelthamCommunity InterestCompany, said: “The most

important aspect of this proj-ect is that it is sustainableand has solid foundations -having the Post Office’s com-mitment gives us that.

“It has been a real commu-nity effort in acquiring it andI am very proud that I havebeen able to lend a helpinghand.”

Resident Pam Murgatroyd,who lives on Carlile Street,wrote a poem to mark itsopening:

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

have seen it burned.

Then the young man

found backing from council

mates,

Who helped with finances

at reasonable rates.

And then with Kirklees he

did a big deal

The details of which he

couldn't reveal

Until a big meeting with

people from town

When nothing was going

to get him down.

With the people behind

him, he went all out

Putting plans into action

without a doubt.

The Post Office had to

move in for sure,

Lots of people would then

want to come through the

door.

Then the old Institute will

be brought back to life

And it all began with a

young man's strife.

His passion had saved it

and none too soon.

A Melthamer, he is called

Richard Noon.

Meltham’s new post officeopens at Carlile Institute

The Carlile Institute is the new home for Meltham PostOffice.

“It has been a real community effort inacquiring it and I am very proud that Ihave been able to lend a helpinghand.”


By Josh Timlin

A CAMPAIGN has beenlaunched to make peopleaware of the risks of beingonline.

The ‘Know the Signs’campaign, which aims tohighlight the issues of childsexual exploitation, is acounty-wide project involv-ing the police, council andchildren’s safeguardingboards.

Bron Sanders, chair ofKirklees SafeguardingChildren Board, said:“Helping young people tostay safe online is a crucialpart of the work we do.

“Local organisations treatthis as a priority, especiallyas the online environment isconstantly changing and canpresent a wide range ofrisks.

“Everyone has a duty tosafeguard the welfare ofchildren, and that must alsoapply to the digital world

which is an integral part ofso many lives.”

Assistant Chief ConstableGeoff Dodd, from WestYorkshire Police, said it was“vital” to reach young peopleand educate them aboutpotential dangers.

“Chat forums and interac-tive platforms in particularpresent risks which makeyoungsters susceptible tothis type of crime,” headded. “Some young peopleengage with strangersonline, not knowing whothey are talking to.

“They do not know theirage or their intentions.Sexual predators use onlineforums to groom victims andit is imperative that ouryoung people understand

these dangers.“Offenders use false

accounts, fake photos andnames to deceive their vic-tims, encouraging them tomeet with the intention ofcommitting a sexualoffence.”

Shopping centres acrossKirklees will be displayingthe ‘Know the Signs’ litera-ture, while police officersand PCSOs will be speakingto youngsters on their trav-els.

“By working together, wecan raise awareness andclose the net around thosebehind these horrendouscrimes,” Geoff added.

Visit www.westyorkshire.police.uk/cse for more infor-mation.

Michael McGrath was presented with a certificate by Jacqui Gedman.

Gardener recognised for50 years’public serviceBy Josh Timlin

A NETHERTON gardenerhas been recognised for50 years of public service.

Michael McGrath, 65,works at KirkleesCouncil’s BradleyNurseries and has beenpresented with a longservice certificate byJacqui Gedman, the coun-cil’s director of place.

Coun Cathy Scott, cabi-net member for place,

said: “Mick’s 50th year ofservice is a very signifi-cant milestone in servingthe residents of Kirklees.

“I would like to offermy warmest congratula-tions on behalf of allKirklees councillors.”

Mick – who has workedin parks all his life – start-ed as an apprentice inBeaumont Park whilestudying at what wasHuddersfield TechnicalCollege.

He moved to the green-houses in Lockwoodcemetery in 1972, andthen to the newly-builtnursery at Bradley in 1987where he has been eversince.

Paul Marshall, Mick’smanager, added: “He hasbeen instrumental in pro-viding floral decorationsin town halls and otherpublic buildings.

“Fifty years is an excep-tional achievement.”

‘Know the Signs’campaign warnsof online risks

“By working together, we can raiseawareness and close the net aroundthose behind these horrendous crimes.”


Helen Robinson and Sophie Bebb from fairandfunky with some of the rice.

Firm begins fundraising driveBy Josh Timlin

A FAIRTRADE company

has kick-started its cam-

paign 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 chal-

lenge and buy the deli-

cious 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 work-

shops.

To join in and follow the

progress of the fairand-

funky ‘Harvest 90kg Rice

Challenge’ visit

www.fairandfunky.com

Charity walk toraise funds forteam’s new HQTHE Holme Valley MountainRescue Team is gearing upfor a charity walk.

For the second year run-ning, the team has organiseda ‘rescue ramble challenge’in a bid to raise funds tocomplete the purchase oftheir new headquarters.

The walk – which compris-es three routes of variousdistances around the HolmeValley – takes place onSeptember 13, with partici-pants having a choice ofeight miles, 16 miles or thefull 25-mile route for themore adventurous.

Owen Phillips, spokesmanfor the team, said: “Theroutes really show off someof the astounding and variedcountryside that we havearound us in the HolmeValley.

“This is a great opportuni-ty for locals who want tosupport the team to get to

know some local sights andwe are also hoping thatwalkers from further afieldwill join us to see what thearea has to offer.

“The long route in particu-lar cuts across some reallyvaried terrain – anyone feel-ing adventurous will berewarded with the best theHolme Valley has to offer.”

The ramble forms a part ofthe HVMRT's fundraisingdrive to complete the pur-chase of Marsden FireStation as a new base.

The team has worked withthe Fire Service to secure apurchase agreement and is

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

“Every penny raised is get-ting us one step closer,”added Owen.

The voluntary organisation– which provides search andrescue services for an opera-tional area covering approxi-mately 1,000 square kilome-tres – is on call 24 hours aday, 365 days a year to assistthose who get into difficul-ties on the moors.

More information can befound online at www.holmevalleymrt.org.uk/fundrais-ing/hvmrt-rescue-ramble/

“The long route in particular cuts acrosssome really varied terrain – anyone feel-ing adventurous will be rewarded withthe best the Holme Valley has to offer.”

THE Hepworth Band hasreturned for a busy autumnprogramme after a well-earned summer break.

The historic brass band –which appeared in theBritish Open Championshipsin Birmingham recently –also return to St Paul’sChurch in Mirfield onSeptember 20.

From 7pm, the audiencewill request the music whichthe band plays, a formatwhich has proved popularwith audiences before.

There has long been astrong tradition of brassbands and music-making inthe Holme Valley, andHepworth has been a part ofthis since its formation in1882.

The band’s long historyputs it amongst the oldest

brass bands in the country.Band manager Steve

Hopwood also announcedplans to record a CD to cele-brate the music of the coun-ty, after the success ofYorkshire’s Tour de FranceGrand Depart.

He said: “I raised theprospect of producing a CDwith Edward Jennings, oneof the band’s patrons.

“He thought it would bewonderful to record a cele-bration of Yorkshire musicfollowing the county’s suc-cess this summer. It seemedlike a perfect opportunity toremind everyone of whyYorkshire is affectionatelyknown as God’s own coun-ty.”

It will be released in theautumn.

Brass band planning CD tocelebrate county’s music

Hepworth Band has a busy autumn programme planned.

A MAN armed with a long-barrelled shotgun hasrobbed a shop inNetherthong.

The incident – which hap-pened on August 4 at around4pm – saw the man demandthat cash from the till beplaced in a white drawstringJD Sports bag – along with astash of cigarettes.

Acting Detective Sergeant

Pete Usher of Kirklees CIDsaid: “This was clearly a ter-rifying experience for thefemale shop assistant.Thankfully, no one wasinjured during the incident,however the fact that theman was carrying a firearmunderlines the level ofthreat.”

The suspect is describedas white, around 16 to 19

years old, around 5’ 4” tall,of slim build with fair blondehair, and was wearing ablack and white face cover-ing and a black jacket withwhite writing across it.

Three arrests have beenmade in connection to theincident but police areappealing for witnesses tocome forward by contacting101.

Man with shotgun robs shop


Brothers complete‘unique’ 14-hourendurance race By Josh Timlin

TWO fundraising brothersfrom Holmfirth have takenon Scotland's toughest one-day endurance event.

Adrian Spencer, 45, and 40-year-old brother Bob weremeant to take on the GreatKindrochit Quadrathlon lastyear, before disaster struckon their final training week-end.

Descending the LakeDistrict’s Honister Pass,Bob’s bike hit a wall and hehad to spend time recoveringin hospital.

The pair – who have raisedover £3,000 over the last twoyears – put last year’s bitterdisappointment behind themand came back stronger onJuly 12 in a bid to raise fundsto help children escapehunger in Malawi andLiberia, as well as pledgingsponsor money to educatethousands of girls in Nepal.

Billed as Scotland’s tough-est one-day event, theSpencers took on a 0.8-mileswim across Loch Tay, a 16-mile run over seven munros(including 2,500 metres ofascent), a seven-mile kayakand ended with a 34-milecycle around Loch Tay.

To stop the clock, partici-pants must slice a watermel-on in half with a sword.

Over 300 people took partin the event, with theSpencers finishing in a timeof 14 hours and two min-utes.

“It is an extremely uniqueevent,” the brothers said.“Participants get treated toendless quantities of food

and cakes around the route,non-alcoholic cocktails sixmiles into the kayak routeand a fish and chip shop inthe cycle ride.

“Axe throwing, archeryand clay pigeon shootingwas at the finish line, fol-lowed by the most incrediblefireworks display to cap offthe day when dusk fell onthe loch.”

The duo on the 16-mile run.

Adrian and Bob Spencer at the finish with their medalsand watermelon.

A HOLME Valley choir iscommemorating the 100thanniversary of the start ofWorld War One by puttingon a concert in honour ofHonley’s veterans.

On September 20,Honley Male Voice Choirwill join forces with theChesterfield PhilharmonicChoir, the AltrinchamChoral Society and

Unlimited Voices atHuddersfield Town Hall toform an army of more than250 singers.

Honley’s historic choir –which was formedbetween wars – wanted toput on a fitting tribute tocommemorate the anniver-sary.

Steven Roberts, musicaldirector, said: “It is a big

project but I am confidentit will be a unique andpoignant evening for theaudience.

“The message that willring out loud and strongduring this concert is thatof remembrance, peace,hope and camaraderie. Itwill make you think, cryand equally make yousmile.”

Concert to commemorate100-year war anniversary

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


TWO former Kirklees Collegestudents are hoping their neweco-friendly salon is a cut abovethe rest.

Eclips Hair and Beauty Rooms,in Armitage Bridge, is the brain-child of hairdressing graduatesCharlotte Haigh and Diana Scott.

The salon, at St Paul’s House,was opened at the end of Augustby MP Jason McCartney andJason Taylor, the college’s com-mercial manager.

Eclips, which offers organichair colours and shampoos, hasbeen fitted out with eco-friendlylighting and equipment and usesdisposable biodegradable towels.

They are looking at ways ofrecycling aluminium hair foilsand treatment packaging andsending waste hair clippings tobe turned into compost.

Even the sign at the front ofthe shop is biodegradable.

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

“We all have a duty to care andprotect our environment but as abusiness we have the addedresponsibility to ensure our ven-ture is not damaging it.

“We are not trying to changethe world – we just want to doour bit.”

Duo hope eco-friendlysalon is a cut above

Charlotte Haigh and Diana Scott have opened Eclips.

KAL offers ex forces personneldiscounted gym membershipKIRKLEES Active Leisurehas lent its support to thearmed forces by offeringdiscounted gym member-ship and services to exforces personnel.

As part of its commit-ment to the CommunityCovenant, which aims toimprove life for armedforces communities andtheir families, KAL willoffer all ex forces person-nel who have left the

forces within the last twoyears:� A 20 per cent discountoff a 12 month KALFitness Membership. � For those who have aKirklees Passport, KALwill issue a FREE KALCard giving them access todiscount at KAL centresand local partner offers.� Any forces personnelrequiring rehabilitation foran injury will be given up

to 12 months membershipfree of charge with somepotential PT sessions alsoallocated. � As part of the resettle-ment package, KAL willalso consider favorablywork placement and /orwork shadowing opportu-nities to ex forces person-nel.

Chair of the KAL boardof trustees David Heddonsaid: “We hope that our

commitment to theCovenant will make asmall positive change tothe ex-forces personnel inour local communities.

“Taking part in fitness,exercise and sport activi-ties across the KAL man-aged sites will hopefullyhelp ex-forces men andwomen adjust to life out-side of the armed forcesand lead a happy andhealthy life in Kirklees.”

Cyclist searching forsponsors to achievehis Olympic dreamBy Nicola Hyde

A TEENAGE cyclist fromHolmfirth is looking forlocal sponsors to help himachieve his dream of com-peting in the nextOlympics.

Hade Edge butcher JBrindon Addy and R ABerry Builders inHolmfirth have alreadyagreed to sponsor GabzCullaigh, 18, of New Mill ashe aims to compete in the2020 Olympics and thenext Tour de France.

Gabz is already wellknown in his age groupwithin cycle sport inBritain as an endurancespecialist who also rideson the track and time tri-als.

As an under-16 he wasinvited to join the BritishCycling Talent Team,which is the first phase ofthe Olympic Programme,and for the last two yearshe has been a member ofthe Olympic DevelopmentProgramme.

Gabz has already repre-sented his country in racesboth at home and abroad,including the classic Paris-Roubaix and Nations Cupin Croatia and the Czech

Republic. Three years ago, Gabz

was headhunted by theRST Racing Team, based inSouth Normanton,Derbyshire, and foundedby ex-professional cyclistChris Walker.

Gabz’s father John, him-self a keen cyclist in hisyounger years, said: “Hehas set his sights onbecoming a professionalcyclist and things are look-ing good for him.

“He could well be scout-ed before the start of nextseason in March, but he isvery grounded in hisapproach to his sport.

“He has raced abroad offhis own back, which canbe a costly business, soevery little bit helps.”

Gabz went to HolmfirthHigh School and he hasjust completed a BTECDiploma in Sports Scienceat Huddersfield NewCollege. He was also akeen cricketer withThongsbridge JuniorCricket Club and made theYorkshire trials.� If you can help Gabzemail [email protected] and wewill put you in touch. Butcher Brindon Addy with Gabriel ‘Gabz’ Cullaigh.

Pre-school project earns Ofsted praiseA PIONEERING project

to support disadvan-

taged 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 pre-

school children's

English language devel-

opment. Having identi-

fied 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 rec-

tify the issue.

The six-month project

– funded by the

University of Sheffield –

saw families attending

events such as food

tasting sessions, focus-

ing on the use of adjec-

tives such as ‘spicy’,

‘sweet’, ‘hot’ and ‘tasty’

to boost kids’ vocabu-

laries.

Coun Shabir Pandor,

cabinet member for chil-

dren’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.”


By Josh Timlin

A VOLUNTARY Holmfirthgroup is helping to keep thewarmth inside elderly andvulnerable residents’ homes.

Members from theHolmfirth Transition Town(HoTT) ran their first drop-in session of the year onSeptember 5 at the town'slibrary, giving out freedraught-proofing materialsand advice to those whocame along.

HoTT – which provides

local people with informa-tion about climate change –started four years ago and isbacked by Kirklees Council.

Items such as curtain lin-ing and pliable filler werehanded out – all in a bid tohelp keep the cold out ofpeople’s homes.

“We have had some lovelyweather recently but it willbe turning colder in thecoming months,” said JanetWhittaker, chair of HoTT.

“That means people willbe turning their heating on

when it might not be neces-sary.

“People are losing goodheat needlessly by havingdraughty homes and withlots suffering from high bills,we are trying to help peoplehave better insulation whichwill subsequently keep theirexpenses down.”

Further drop-in sessionsat the library are alsoplanned for October 10,November 7, December 5,January 9, February 6 andMarch 6.

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

Chef launches fundraisingcampaign for hospitalAN award-winningHolmfirth chef who is bat-tling a rare type of eye can-cer has launched a fundrais-ing campaign for the hospi-tal which is treating his con-dition.

Tim Bilton, of The SpicedPear, started his campaign inmid-August in a bid to raisemoney for Sheffield’s RoyalHallamshire Hospital.

His eye cancer – discov-ered during a routine visit tohis GP – is being treated byProfessor Ian Rennie,founder of the hospital’socular oncology department.

Most of us need little

encouragement in tuckinginto the restaurant’s tastyafternoon teas, but the cakeson offer tasted a little sweet-er as £1 from each sale is setto be donated to the hospi-tal. So far, almost £250 hasbeen raised and withfundraising events set tocontinue throughout theyear, it is just the first stepof Tim’s mission to givesomething back.

“I have a lot to thank theRoyal Hallamshire for and inparticular Professor IanRennie,” Tim, who hasappeared on BBC’s GreatBritish Menu, said.

“I hope the money raisedthrough sales of our after-noon teas will show our sup-port for the fantastic workthey do on a daily basis forso many people.”

A spokesperson for theocular oncology departmentsaid: “We are delighted Timhas chosen to support thehospital.

“We are a specialist unitand donations are a hugepart of our progress andwork. We all love a treathere and are hoping to popup to The Spiced Pear andcatch up with Tim over anafternoon tea.”

Group helps keep coldout of people’s homes

PEOPLE in rural Kirkleesareas are being urged to joina campaign for safer roads.

A survey, conducted byroad safety charity Brake,found that many visitingdrivers are treating country-side roads like racetracks.

It found one in threemotorists admitted to speed-ing, taking bends quickerthan they normally wouldand overtaking.

Julie Townsend, deputychief executive at Brake,

said: “We hear constantlyfrom people in rural areaswhose communities areblighted by fast traffic.

“It is a big issue over thesummer when many peoplewant to enjoy our beautifulcountryside. They should nothave to contend with driverstreating the roads as theirpersonal racetrack.”

Per mile travelled, countryroads are the most danger-ous for all types of road user,with car occupants almost

twice as likely to be killed ona country road than an urbanroad.

In 2013, 895 people werekilled on non-built up roads– compared with 718 on builtup roads – despite them hav-ing considerably less traffic.

Julie added: “We are urg-ing drivers to slow rightdown on country roads thissummer. We want them torespect the countryside andother people's right to enjoyit.”

Residents encouraged toback road safety initiative


By Nicola Hyde

A GROUP of volunteersresponsible for a series ofclean-ups around theriver that runs throughHolmfirth are hoping toget grant funding of over£500,000 to transform it.

The Holme ValleyVision project has alreadyhosted a series of clean-ups and are now embark-ing on an awareness cam-paign to reveal the biggerplans for the develop-ment.

Volunteer AdrianBarraclough – who hasworked in river manage-ment for theEnvironment Agency forthe last 20 years – said:“Our ambition is muchgreater than just cleaningup the river, we want toimprove the whole rivercorridor as a place forfamilies.

“We hope to clear upthe footpaths and put insome bridle ways whichcould cost between£500,000 and £1million.

“Over the next fewyears we will be applyingfor grant funding foreverything from foot-

paths to signage and seewhat we can do about thesteps because at themoment you have to peerover a wall to enjoy theriver, kids can’t see theducks.

“We need to look at theboardwalk, the stepsfrom the Old Bridge andmaybe have a paved areaso people can get closerand see into the riverfrom Hollowgate.

“There’s a lot to bedone in terms of manag-ing the river and not justcleaning it up, we couldmake more of the wildlifeand get cycle and wheel-chair access for people to

enjoy too.“We are taking steps in

the right direction butpeople don’t realise howbig the project and ouraspirations are. We reallyneed to find people thatwant to get involved.”

Work has already beendone on cleaning up litterand remove some inva-sive species after guid-ance from the Canals andRivers Trust. They haveremoved knotweed and

done a balsam bash and –at the next clean-up onSeptember 20 – are aim-ing to get some wild-flower seeds to reestab-lish some habitats thathad been destroyed.

Adrian added:“Holmfirth has alwayshad an interesting rela-tionship with the river, itwas once a real threat tothe valley because it wasso polluted but it isn’tnow, it’s clean. It flooded

and so they put concreteup to hide it.

“But we are betterinformed now on how tomanage things like floodrisk.”

The group is now look-ing for volunteers to helpwrite grant bids as wellas people who may wishto help fundraise.

Please contactMargaret Dale [email protected]

River volunteers hope forfunding to transform it

“We are takingsteps in the rightdirection butpeople don’trealise how bigthe project andour aspirationsare.”

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

The Labour Party has selected its ColneValley candidate to stand in the 2015 gen-eral election. Former social worker JaneEast (pictured above) said she was ‘hon-oured’ to have been handed the opportuni-ty to contest the Colne Valley constituen-cy. “I want to take up the mantle of repre-senting the needs of ordinary people inthe Valleys,” she added. “I really want tohear from local people about the issuesthat are important to them.” Steve Morris,constituency chair, said: “We are delightedto have Jane as our candidate. She has alot to offer to the people of the Colne andHolme Valley.”


By Josh Timlin

A NETHERTHONG cou-ple has embarked on afundraising campaign astheir baby boy recoversfrom serious heart prob-lems.

Kobe Johnson, whowas born on September 7last year with a conditioncalled pulmonary atresiawith ventricular septaldefect, needed specialisttreatment at LeedsGeneral Infirmary andspent a 10-day stint inintensive care.

The youngster – who isnow back home and hasjust started to take his

first steps – had majorsurgery as a seven-month-old and faces furtheroperations in the future.

His parents, Wayne andKelly Johnson, are sograteful to The SickChildren’s Trust that theyhave started a fundraisingcampaign to help othersgoing through the sameordeal.

The charity, founded in1982, provides familieswith ‘home from home’accommodation whiletheir child is in hospital,meaning they can stayclose by.

Kobe had his first oper-ation when he was just

two weeks old, when sur-geons put in a Blalock-Taussig shunt to tem-porarily relieve somesymptoms and increasepulmonary blood flowbefore the tot was strongenough to handle a sec-ond operation sevenmonths later.

After a spell in inten-sive care, Kobe wasmoved onto the highdependency unit beforebeing allowed to returnhome six days later,where he is doing reallywell.

Kelly said: “After a fewdays on the labour ward Iwas told that Eckersley

House had a room for usto stay in once I was dis-charged.

“It turned out to be ourhome for the next threeweeks.”

Peter and Nicola Sykes,landlords of TheCricketers’ Arms, thecouple’s local pub, kick-started the fundraisingcampaign and put onthemed nights as well asan auction.

Pub regular LyndonCampbell and friendCheryl Thornton alsocontributed by donatingmoney to fund items onEckersley House’s ‘wishlist’.

Plans are in motion fora sponsored 26-mile walkand a charity golf daynext month, which areboth set to add to the£2,000 that has alreadybeen raised.

“We were taken abackby the facilities that wereprovided by The SickChildren's Trust,” Kellyadded. “It is amazing thatwe were able to stay soclose to Kobe free ofcharge. Being able to staynear to him night and daymaintained an aspect ofnormal life.”

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

Parents embark on fundraisingmission as son makes recovery

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

DISNEY and Change4Life have recentlyteamed up to launch the ‘10 Minute Shake Up’campaign, with the ambition of getting youngpeople moving more this summer.

Kirklees Council is supporting the cam-paign to encourage youngsters and their fami-lies to become more active across the dis-trict. The Sport and Physical ActivityDevelopment Team is putting on free physicalactivity events locally which can be found atwww.get-going.org.uk

Fitness campaign launched


Fair Trader has reported an increase in sales.

Holmfirth organisationreports successful yearA HOLMFIRTH communityco-operative dedicated tosupporting ethical tradinghas reported increased sales.

Not-for-profit Fair Trader,on Huddersfield Road, backsthe development of fair andethical trading through luxu-ry gifts, fashion, food, drink,homeware and toys.

Sales increased by 24.6 percent during 2013/14, reduc-ing losses to £444 comparedwith £12,144 in the previousyear.

Stephen Sheard, who hasbeen chair of the board forfive years, is stepping down

from his post and will bereplaced by GerardHetherington.

Stephen said: “Fair Traderis now cash positive andeffectively managed by ayoung team of staff, support-ed by our dedicated volun-teers.

“As part of the global co-operative movement we haveexciting opportunities toexpand online and interna-tionally, and we have recent-ly launched our first own-branded product which willbe followed by a full range indue course.”

Sales increased mainly inthe areas of clothing, fashionaccessories, homewares andstationery.

The current year has alsostarted well with growth of11 per cent recorded in thefirst five months.

“In our short four years ofexistence, we have nowspent over £200,000 with oursuppliers ranging from Dalitsin India to raisin farmers inAfghanistan,” Stephen added.

“Our orders help them pro-vide for their families andaccess education and health-care.”

Young adults boost theiremployment chancesBy Josh Timlin

A GROUP of unemployedyoung adults have urgedemployers to make moreopportunities available forwilling workers.

Kirklees Council's‘Headstart’ programme hasbeen created to give oppor-tunities for unemployedyoung people who are active-ly trying to improve theirskills and find work.

The campaign has been

produced by eight youngpeople who have previouslybeen unemployed for sixmonths or over.

Working withHuddersfield-based youthengagement specialistsFourteen19®, the group haveundertaken market research,copywriting, graphic designand planning in order to pro-duce the campaign.

Coun Peter McBride, cabi-net member for place, said:

“This is an innovative andforward-thinking project by agroup of young people whoare eager to make their markin the workplace.

“I applaud their resource-fulness and feel that localemployers would do well tohave a closer look at whatthey have to offer as I amsure they will be an asset toany business.”

Flyers will now be distrib-uted across the region.

Libraries double up as hatecrime reporting centres

Cycling club member Ianhas a light bulb momentA MEMBER of HolmfirthCycling Club who had a lightbulb moment after an acci-dent is now seeing theresults of his idea.

Ian Asquith, whose compa-ny YouTrack was alreadymaking vehicle trackingdevices, suffered a fracturedwrist, eye socket and cheekbone in the accident twoyears ago.

Luckily he was found by apasser-by, but the incidentmade him ponder on anotheruse for the technology.

Now his company, whichis based in Barnsley, haslaunched a personal versionof the tracking device calledYouTrack Solo.

Ian said: “I was uncon-

scious for about 15 minutesafter the bike skidded on acountry road and I was luckybecause someone found me,but just imagine if they had-

n’t. It really made me thinkthat we could take the prod-uct we already had anddevelop it to keep peoplesafer.”

Ian Asquith with the YouTrack Solo tracking device.

VICTIMS or witnesses of ahate crime can now make areport and get help at theirlocal library.

Hate crime is any crimi-nal offence committedagainst somebody becauseof his or her actual or per-ceived race, religion, trans-gender identity, sexual ori-entation or disability.

All 26 libraries in

Kirklees are now reportingcentres where trained staffare able to help victims orwitnesses.

They can help put togeth-er a written report of theincident and also offer sup-port and confidentialadvice.

Coun Peter O’Neill, chairof the Kirklees SaferStronger Partnership

Board, said: “The boardrecognises that not every-body feels comfortablereporting a hate crime tothe police and would preferto report it to someonethey are familiar with.

“These reporting centresprovide an alternative tohaving to speak to an offi-cer or visiting a police sta-tion.”


By Josh Timlin

THE Holmfirth Food andDrink Festival will return tothe town on the last week-end of this month.

An estimated 30,000attended last year and thefestival, now in its ninthyear, is aiming to be biggerand better than ever.

Taking place in the centreof Holmfirth on Saturday 27and Sunday 28, over 70 stallshave already signed up toappear at the festival, whichhas been organised byHolmfirth Enterprise andDevelopment (HEAD).

This year’s event promiseseverything from Malaysiancuisine to locally made jams,pickles and chutneys, as wellas cooking demonstrationsthroughout the weekend.

Mel Armstrong, chairmanof HEAD, said: “Our mainattraction is the numerouslocal and regional food anddrink stalls, complete withan open-air bar and foodcourt.”

An arts and crafts marketwill offer handmade gifts,live cookery demonstrationswith tasters and behind-the-scenes tours of the NookBrewery are all set to be

popular with the punters.“To really create that festi-

val atmosphere we havestreet entertainment and livemusic on both days,” Meladded. “The FrumptarnGuggen Band will be per-forming and we are puttingon free activity workshopsand entertainment for thekids.”

Kerry Sykes, who runs theHolmfirth Events website,said: “We are really proud tobe helping the organisation.This will be another fantasticevent for Holmfirth, bringingpeople into our lovely townfrom far and wide.”

Annual festival aims tobe bigger and better

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

Groups apply for funds fromLongley Farm GrassrootsGROUPS in the Holme Valleyhave been applying for up to£500 from the Longley FarmGrassroots Fund.

The fund – run by OneCommunity – supports cul-tural, artistic and voluntarygroups in Holmfirth,Austonley, Upperthong,Holme, Cartworth, Wooldale,Hepworth, Fulstone andNetherthong.

Funding decisions will beannounced in October, witheach application consideredon merit and assessed toensure that the fund’s moneywill benefit people living in

the area.Last year, the Holmfirth

Film Festival were awardedfunding for production of alocal film, Hepworth Bandwere able to fund a summerconcert and Friends ofHinchliffe School created anartwork to celebrate theTour de France.

Wooldale Meals on Wheelsreceived a donation forinsurance and petrol costs,while Christ Church NewMill were granted funding fororgan repairs.

Angela Payne, fromWooldale Meals on Wheels,

hopes that with more volun-teers they will be able todeliver meals to another 40old folks.

“It is not just the mealsthat folks look forward to,”Angela said. “It is also havinga simple chat as the opportu-nity to spend a pleasant fiveminutes chatting makes sucha difference to people.

“The support of theLongley Farm Fund has nowmade a tremendous differ-ence to our work, and hashelped us with both insur-ance and volunteer fuelcosts.”

An end terrace house in Honley is to be split into two cottages with two more homesbuilt in its grounds. Kingsman Homes has been given planning permission for the devel-opment on Concord Street which will also see two four-bedroom detached houses built.The plans also include provision of a turning circle.


Business profile

Seed Room is the new 'meetand greet' coffee shop andbistro restaurant now openat HortiCentre, the friendlyfamily-run garden centremidway between Wakefieldand Huddersfield.

The new venture is adream fulfilled for Martinand Chris Bowley who setout to provide a coffee shopand restaurant with out-standing food and serviceand a different coffee shopand casual dining experiencefrom other venues in thelocal area.

It's a vision which evolvedfrom many years of travelaround the UK and world-wide observing coffee shopand bistro establishments.Seed Room's aim is simple:

to offer an affordable,sophisticated but relaxedcoffee and food experiencefor garden centre visitors,commuters on the A642 andresidents in the surroundingarea. By offering courteous,friendly and attentive serv-ice, Martin and Chris hopetheir customers will beencouraged to return andthat Seed Room will becometheir destination of choice.

The coffee shop is openduring daytime hours, sevendays a week, serving topquality barista style coffee,cakes, sandwiches, break-fasts, light meals and after-noon tea, along with dailyspecials, reasonably priced.

The evening bistro restau-rant will initially be open

Friday evenings only, fromautumn 2014, with a full a lacarte menu of reasonablypriced. high quality food andfull-service dining.

Seating is available foraround 60 people with out-door patio seating for anadditional 20 patrons to beintroduced later.

Seed Room is housed in anew building attached to theexisting garden centre, withviews over surroundingcountryside, open sevendays. To find out more,phone 01924 283066, visit thewebsitewww.seedroom.co.uk or callin at HortiCentre, New Road,Overton, Wakefield, WF44RG, near the National CoalMining Museum.

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Parliamentary Corner with Jason McCartney MP

I AM writing this month’scolumn on a packed traindown to London asParliament returns afterits Summer Recess.

As well as a one-weekfamily holiday, I enjoyeda busy summer workinghard and volunteering inour community.

I have been holdingadvice surgeries, sup-porting local communityprojects and charities aswell as visiting localbusinesses who areexpanding, taking onnew staff and appren-tices. I am so proud rep-resenting our community– one I live in and love somuch.

One of the big localissues is concerns aboutthe future of our locallibraries. I recently spenta whole day just visitingall the local libraries inmy area (Lindley, Golcar,Slaithwaite, Marsden,Meltham, Honley andHolmfirth) and I sawagain much loved, wellused and appreciatedcommunity resources.

I am a member of

Honley library and mydaughters enjoy theactivities in Holmfirthlibrary with their grand-parents. I am totally com-mitted to keeping ourlibraries open and willwork with anyone whoshares my vision. Weneed to look at creativeand innovative ways ofworking together to safe-guard these well usedcommunity hubs.

Local volunteers mayhave a role to play in thefuture of our librariesand I enjoyed anotherfull week of volunteeringin our community for myfourth annual ‘VolunteerWeek’. A day up onMarsden Moor with theNational Trust ‘brashspreading’ to preventerosion of the peatmoors just reminded meonce again how lucky weare to live in such abeautiful part of theworld.

An evening at the Café100 Youth Club inHolmfirth showed meonce again the spirit andwonderful character of

our local youngsters. Myweek also involved com-munity litter picks and itis great to see that theRiver Holme clean-upproject team are outagain on SaturdaySeptember 20 – real com-munity spirit in action.

I ended my volunteer-ing week at the HRI help-ing out on one of thewards. My family and Iuse our local NHS servic-es and it is always goodto meet our wonderfulnurses, doctors andporters.

The fantastic Tour deFrance is still fresh inour memories and it isgreat to see so many peo-ple out cycling. TheHolmfirth Cycling Club isthriving and theStreetbikes communityproject, getting youngpeople from all back-grounds out on a bike, isflourishing.

I’ve recently met withthe Welcome toYorkshire team who havebeen telling me about theTour of Yorkshire sched-uled for the first three

days of May next year –the route has yet to beconfirmed but I am hop-ing it will be near usagain.

On the tourism front,keep your eyes peeledfor camera crews as filmcompanies are now queu-ing up to make the mostof our great scenery.

I have heard that thelikes of BenedictCumberbatch, JohnCleese, John Hurt andCatherine Zeta Jones arebeing rumoured as beinginvolved. I will keep youposted.

Talking of tourism, oneof our big local events ofthe year is approaching

fast. The Holmfirth Foodand Drink Festival takesplace on the last week-end of September. Foodand drink manufacturingis booming in the UK andour area is playing itspart. I can recommendthe Cider Press Café inNetherthong where meand my team took refugefor coffee and cake dur-ing a wet lunchtime.

Thank you for all thepositive feedback for myfirst jobs fair which tookplace in Holmfirth inJune. News keeps com-ing in from people whohave found work thanksto the jobs fair. I amholding my next one inMarsden Mechanics Hallon Monday, October 6from 4pm to 8pm. Itwould be great to seeyou there.� As always, please doget in touch if you needmy help. [email protected], phone 01484688364 or write to me atUpperbridge House, 24Huddersfield Road,Holmfirth, HD9 2JS.

Committed to keeping area’s muchloved and well used libraries open

By Josh Timlin

THE Tour de France left an unexpectedlegacy across the Holme Valley.

With so many local roads closed totraffic on July 6, routine air quality moni-toring showed a dramatic decrease in theamount of air pollution.

Coun Steve Hall, cabinet member forenvironmental health, said: “We noticed astriking difference when the roads wereclosed to traffic – the drop in pollutionwas dramatic and immediate.

“The Tour de France has highlightedhow our car use affects pollution levelsand shows the benefits of walking andcycling.”

Pollution from traffic is known to be amajor cause of local air pollution whichcan affect people’s health, and particular-ly detrimental to the health of peoplewith lung conditions such as asthma aswell as heart conditions.

Coun Hall added: “I hope that one ofthe legacies of the Tour de France is toincrease the number of journeys, particu-larly those done by commuters, complet-ed by cycling and walking which willbenefit people by increasing fitness levelsthrough exercise but also improving thequality of the air we breathe.”

Better air qualitynoticed duringTour weekend


By Nicola Hyde

A HOLMFIRTH man whois considered one of theUK’s leading experts onUFO’s is aiming to create aweek-long event in theValley that could prove tobe out of this world.

Gary Heseltine, ofHightown Lane, has justhosted a two-day interna-tional UFO conference atthe Civic Hall featuringspeakers from as far afieldas America, Italy, Australiaand Denmark.

But the retired policedetective – who publisheshis own magazine UFOTruth – says it was such asuccess that he’s alreadythinking bigger.

He said: “We have thearts week and folk week inHolmfirth, I don’t see whywe can’t have a week-longUFO festival.

“I love Holmfirth, I wantto make it more of it. Thelast event was a sell outand I would love to end upwith a UFO week wherethere is events going onfor everyone to enjoy.”

Gary has been interestedin the subject since he was15 after experiencing hisown close encounter butfor many years focussed

on his career in the policeforce.

It was in 2002 that hehad the idea to do an unof-ficial police database,recording incidents report-ed by officers of UFOsightings which now hasover 1,000 eyewitnessaccounts recorded on it.

He said: “As a policedetective, I understand theimportance of evidenceand while I know there arealways going to be skep-tics the weight of evidencesays there are some thingsthat are just unexplainable.

“When I started thepolice database I knew Iwould get a bit of banter,but once you started talk-ing to people that soonended.

“Yes there are somethings that can beexplained like aircrafts,lights, meteorologicalanomaly or just plain mis-take but there still remainsthree per cent of encoun-ters that defy explanationafter investigation.

“These are accountsfrom pilots who have seenUFOs that have taken eva-sive maneuvers and made90 degree turns which ourcrafts aren’t capable of

doing. There has beenmassive government coverups but I don’t think it willbe too long before theycome apart and it becomesaccepted that ET is real.”

Gary has spoken interna-tionally about the topic

and has done a seven-week tour of New Zealandand Australia.

He has also been filmedfor four episodes of theseries Close Encounterswhich is due to air on Skyin early 2015.

Gary planning a festivalthat is out of this world

Leading UFO expert Gary Heseltine.

A VETERAN fund-raiser says hewon’t be deterred from lack ofresponse and has renewed hisappeal to enrol fundraisers tohelp him set up a Homfirthbranch to raise cash forAlzhiemer’s research.

Norman Mellor, 76, a stalwartof Honley Male Voice Choir, ishoping to start a Huddersfieldcommittee which will raisemoney for Alzheimer’s ResearchUK.

He said: “It’s been very slow,I’ve only had two people comeforward so far and I thought I’dhave a great response.

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

“I have had friends that have

been affected by dementia andwould like to do something forthem.”

Norman, the former chairmanof Honley Male Voice Choir, hasorganised over 100 charity con-cerns over the years and he oncemade a CD that raised over£10,000 for the Forget Me NotTrust.

His highlight was singing soloin the Royal Albert Hall in frontof a packed hall with 1,400 back-ing singers and two brass bandssinging Old Man River – all toraise money for YorkshireCancer Research.

Anyone wanting to joinNorman can contact him on [email protected]

Norman renews his appealfor help setting up branch

Norman Mellor


MARSDEN Jazz Festival

returns next month for

its 22nd edition.

What is claimed to be

the largest annual festi-

val for jazz in the north

of England, over 70

events have been

planned between

October 10-12.

Held in various ven-

ues 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 arrange-

ments 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 fea-

turing trombone supre-

mo Dennis Rollins.

Tickets are available

from www.marsdenjazz

festival.com or on 0845

519 4415.

Marsden Jazz festival returns for 22nd yearThe Sugar Sisters will perform on the Saturday at Marsden Jazz Festival.

Letters sent aboutchanges to votingHOLME Valley residents are toreceive a letter telling them howthe changes to registering to votewill affect them.

Kirklees Council will write toall registered voters in the areato explain that a more securesystem has been introduced.

The new system – calledIndividual Electoral Registration– replaces the old Victorian sys-tem where the head of a house-hold registered everyone living ina property.

Now each individual is respon-

sible for registering themselves.Most people will automatically

move onto the new electoral reg-ister, but some will need to takeaction to join or remain on it,which they will now also be ableto do for the first time by regis-tering quickly and easily online.

Coun Graham Turner, cabinetmember for resources, said: “Ifpeople have not been trans-ferred, they will need to providesome additional information andthe letter will tell them exactlywhat you need to do.”

Road safety messageis issued to parentsA ROAD safety group hasadvised parents to reiteratethe dangers of the highway askids in the Holme Valley returnto school.

West Yorkshire Safer RoadsDelivery Group want childrento cross the road safely fromsuitable crossing places, bealert and avoid distractionssuch as mobile phones orheadphones.

The partnership has alsorecommended safety checksfor children who cycle toschool by getting their bikeschecked over and practising

the route so that they arefamiliar with junctions.

Parents are also advised toensure children wear helmetsand high visibility jackets aswell as having lights fitted totheir bikes.

Coun Cathy Scott, cabinetmember for place, said: “Goingback to school or startingschool for the first time is abig event for children and weneed to ensure that theirimportant journey is as safe aspossible. Taking a few extraprecautions can help preventaccidents.”


HOLMFIRTH residentKerensa Dyson will achieveher long term ambition onSeptember 27 when sheopens Bijou Bridal Boutiqueon Huddersfield Road,Holmfirth.

With a family backgroundin retail and an extensiveworking background in high-level customer service, fromthe time of being engaged toher husband over 25 yearsago, owning her own busi-ness within the bridal sectorhas been Kerensa’s dream.

With daughter Naomi help-ing at weekends and sonAlex designing the business’sbranding, it will truly be afamily business.

Bijou Bridal Boutique(Bijou meaning small andelegant) will be offering pure

silk wedding gowns fromtwo well-known Britishbridal designers – Ivory &Co. Designer Bridal Coutureand a brand new weddinggown collection, Maddy byMadeline Isaac-James.

All the gowns are silk atprices normally associatedwith synthetic gowns andthey range from size 8through to size 28. A person-al one to one service provid-ed by the owner, Kerensa, iscomplemented by a widerange of hand-made bridalaccessories by Britishdesigners.

In addition, as part of herdesire to engage with thecommunity, Kerensa contact-ed local charity The Forget-me-Not Children’s hospiceand from the sale of every

wedding gown, a donationwill be made to them, help-ing to provide respite tomothers and fathers of theseincredible children.

Visitors to the boutiqueopening on Saturday,September 27 will receive araffle ticket with a chance towin a Richard Designs wed-ding veil of their choice andany appointments made onthe day that result in a pur-chase of one of the beautifulsilk wedding gowns, willreceive a complimentary pairof Rainbow Club weddingshoes of their choice.Kerensa looks forward towelcoming you!

Bijou Bridal Boutique, 70Huddersfield Road,Holmfirth, HD9 3AZ 01484690454.

Kerensa achieves a dreamwith bridal shop opening

Business profile

Look stunningin your gownFOR a bride getting wed inautumn/winter the possibili-ties are endless when itcomes to picking out a styleof dress that suits.

There’s no shortage ofways to impress your guestsand groom-to-be by the frockyou’re flaunting this season.

The trend spectrumspreads right through fromquirky knee length dresses totraditional floor lengthgowns, with something toflatter all brides.

Edgy brides should opt fora retro high neckline withlace and petal detailing.

It may not be summer anymore, but flowers don’t haveto be excluded from winterweddings.

A dress sporting flowers inwinter will stand outamongst conventional sea-sonal patterns and cover-ups.One bridal trend that showsno sign of subsiding over theautumn months is lace.

For those who were a fan

of the style last season, itcould still be on the cardsfor a winter wedding.

It shot to every bride’swish list a couple of years

ago at one of the world’smost high profile weddings,and it’s been a favourite eversince.

Halterneck strappy dress-es are a style that have alsobeen a favourite of brides-to-be for a long time.

Traditional, classy andeasy to carry off, a strappydress will flatter any figure,especially top heavy girlswho need extra support –where as a strapless gownlooks great on blushingbrides with a smaller chest.

A one-shoulder number isa style not adored by every-one, but for those who dareto try, it pays off more oftenthan not.

For a bride who is unde-cided on a design of dress,trying on a one shouldernumber at a dress fittingmay be the one that blowseverything else out of thewater, as it’s sure to getheads turning for all theright reasons.


Mum-of-two Aurelie launchesbreastfeeding support groupA HOLMFIRTH mum-of-two has launched a sup-port group for new par-ents.

Aurelie Whittaker, whoovercame a tricky startwhen breastfeeding herfirst child, decided to setup a support group for thearea after discovering newmums had nowhere to turnto for advice.

Members of the HolmeValley Baby Feeding Hub,which started in June, nowmeet every Monday atHolme Valley MemorialHospital – which has asmall play area for youngchildren – from 1pm to3pm.

After completing peersupporter training, firstwith ABM and then Locala,the group provides peersupport and informationfor breastfeeding andweaning, as well as a meet-ing point for local parents,

all free of charge. “For new parents, life

can throw up many newchallenges,” Aurelie said.“Having the right supportclose by can make a bigdifference.

“As a breastfeedingmother, I think peer sup-port groups like this areimportant as they offer achance to talk to othermothers who may haveexperienced not just thesame quirks or problemsas you, but also some ofthe same feelings, whichcan be harder todescribe.”

The scheme has recentlybeen awarded a grant fromthe Big Lottery Fund,securing its future.

The funding will meanmore resources will bepurchased for the group,including informationleaflets, books and visualaids. Aurelie Whittaker with her two children.

MAJOR resurfacing

work is taking place in

Honley.

As part of a pro-

gramme of ongoing

work, resurfacing will

be taking place from

September 7, which is

expected to continue

for one week.

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 resi-

dents and businesses

will be informed of

developments and

where possible assis-

tance or measures to

minimise disruption and

disturbance whilst the

works are taking place

will be provided.”

Major resurfacing work in Honley set to last for a week

By Josh Timlin

THE last race in the summerseries of triathlons is to beheld on October 12.

Dubbed ‘Last of theSummer Tri’, it is a three-partrace which consists of a 400mswim at Holmfirth pool, a24km bike ride and finisheswith a 5.7km run.

Riders on the bike sectionwill follow the WoodheadRoad at Hagg Wood throughto Holmfirth, before turningup Bridge Street behind thefire station (which will beclosed to vehicles on the day)on to New Mill andBrockholes before turning leftup Smithy Place Lane, whichwill also be closed in bothdirections.

Dave Armitage, who organ-ises the race with SimonJones, said: “So far, we’veraised over £2,500 for theHolme Valley MountainRescue Team through sale ofdonated cakes and refresh-ments.

“We are looking for volun-

teers on the day, so for any-one wishing to help out weoffer a free place to anyfuture event worth £40.

“It is volunteers who makethese events happen and wecould not provide a safe andfun day without their assis-tance.

“We are looking forward toyet another great event and Iwould like to thank all theprevious volunteers, smallbusinesses for sponsorship,the local doctors and medicalcentre who help out with carparking, and UpperthongJunior Football Club for relo-cating games to accommodatethis triathlon.”

The cycle route picks uppart of the Yorkshire Tour deFrance Grand Départ 2014 –right where Team Sky’s flyingWelshman Geraint Thomassuffered a puncture.

Anyone who would likemore information can contactDave or Simon via the websiteat www.lastofthesummertri.co.uk

Last summertriathlon totake place

POLICE have appealed forwitnesses after a teenagepedestrian was killed inThongsbridge.

Grace Dyson, 18, waswalking along SpringwoodRoad with a male friendwhen she came off the pave-ment and fell into the path ofan oncoming Nissan Cabstar

tipper van. She died at thescene.

The incident – which hap-pened on August 29 ataround 6.15am – led policeto appeal for anyone whomay have witnessed the trag-ic accident to come forward.

Detective Sergeant CaroleGreaves, of West Yorkshire

Police, said: “As part of ourenquiries we are keen tospeak to anyone who eitherwitnessed the collision itselfor who believes they saw thevehicle or pedestrianinvolved immediately priorto the collision.

“Any information shouldbe passed to myself via 101.”

Teenager killed in tragic accidentAS part of the Tour deFrance celebrations, theHonley Business Associationran a competition to deco-rate village shop windowswith pieces of artworkdesigned by local children’sgroups.

The winners of the HBA

Community Art Award werethe 6th Holme Valley ScoutGroup Atlas Cubs. The com-petition was judged by JasonMcCartney MP, who wasmost impressed with all theentries, and the winning art-work appeared in the YourChildren’s Wardrobe shop

window.Chairman Liz Wood said:

“Their artwork contributionsmade for a cheerful displayaround our village andformed an important part ofour highly successful andenjoyable village celebra-tions.”

Scout group wins Art Award

More chances toget your copy ...THE Holme ValleyReview will be distrib-uted at over 300 pick-uppoints across Kirkleesand beyond.

Big-name retailers inthe Valley have pledgedtheir support, as well asinnumerable independ-ent businesses such asBlacker Hall Farm Shop,Totties Garden Centreand many more bars,cafes and restaurants.

In a bid to broaden thepublication’s reach outof the local area, Tescostores in Greenfield,Scissett and Penistonewill also stock the news-paper, along withSainsbury’s inHuddersfield andMorrisons at Waterloo.

Netherton’s Co-op andMeltham’s Morrisonswill also have the Holme

Valley Review in itsstores.

Ian Smith, founder ofthe Review, said: “Thepaper used to be distrib-uted on a door-to-doorbasis, but the need isthere to have designatedpick-up points all overthe area and beyond.”

Ian, who also runs thesuccessful ScarboroughReview, the MarpleReview and the HighPeak Review, rolled outthe new distributionscheme on the eastcoast paper and its suc-cess has seen thescheme replicated forthe Holme Valley area.

If your business wouldalso like to become apick-up point, [email protected] for furtherdetails.


SASH Home Improvements

has an unparalleled

reputation, offering a wide

range of quality products

and colours with an

excellent and reliable cus-

tomer 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 special-

ist, bespoke rooms and are

built to your specifica-

tions, but using our exten-

sive 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 fam-

ily home and how you use

the space.

Many of our customers

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Turn your dream into a reality

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

15 years offering the fullpackage including goodold fashioned serviceDESPITE the massivegrowth of internet shopping,many of us still prefer to buyfrom a local company offer-ing products we can physi-cally feel and touch, with thefurther advantage of goodold fashioned service.

Creative Bathrooms is afamily run business whichhas become one of the mostsuccessful home improve-ment business in WestYorkshire.

If you are thinking ofinstalling a new bathroom,kitchen or bedroom, youneed look no further for theright products and packageto make your project go

smoothly – which explainswhy over 75 per cent of theirbusiness comes from previ-ous customers or recommen-dations.

The showroom featuresover 50 displays and a fulldesign service is also avail-able, together with a com-plete installation packageincluding home visits offer-ing design and technicaladvice.

Opened in 2000, the show-room, at Denby Dale Road,Wakefield, initially suppliedbathrooms but it soonbecame clear that was notenough.

Feedback from customers

was that they wanted to takeaway all the hassle of theinstallation as well. Kitchenswere introduced in 2008 andbedrooms shortly after-wards.

With 12 installation teamsand many thousands of satis-fied customers, they are con-fident they can offer you theperfect solution.

Also worth bearing inmind is that everything isfully guaranteed.

“With the launch of thenew autumn sales promo-tion, we hope you will alsofind our prices to your liking.You have nothing to lose, sowhy not pay us a visit?”

WITH the summer holidaysover and the kids back atschool, the last few monthsof the year may be the idealtime to go ahead with thosehome improvements youhave been planning for ages,but never got round to.

Make the decisions nowand get things moving whileit's still only September andbefore more distractionsbegin to stand in your way asChristmas draws closer.

The time of year could beyour greatest incentive to actnow. Just imagine complete-ly transforming one or morerooms or adding a new fea-ture to your home, ready toenjoy – and show off to allfamily and friends – duringthe festive season.

One possible scenario is ageneral makeover whichcould include new flooring,furnishings and decor, cur-tains or blinds and so on.

Alternatively, you mightwish to fulfil your long-cher-ished dream of a newkitchen, bathroom or bed-room.

Another idea could be to

turn that spare bedroom intoa study or playroom or movethings around to create a bitof extra space to set up yourown home office, even if it’sjust a basic work station foryour PC and printer.

In each case, it is worthshopping around as manyshowrooms as you can, tocompare prices and and seekprofessional advice directfrom the retailers.

If you are making changesto your home, it makes senseto think about improving itsenergy efficiency at the sametime. The advantages areboth practical and financial.Getting things done 'all inone go' means your routinewill not need to be disruptedmore than once.

It also works out cheaper– not just for the improve-ments, but also because youwill save money on yourenergy bills too.

The Energy Saving Trustoffers a wealth of informa-tion and advice as to howthis can be achieved.

The biggest energy savingyou can make to your home

is by insulating your walls. Ifyou do it while you’re deco-rating anyway it will workout considerably cheaperoverall. Lighting alsodeserves some carefulthought. Make sure you havethe right options available –background lighting forwhen you’re watching TVand ‘local’ lights for reading.Do it now before you deco-rate. Plug in lamps will help,but you may need to changethe fittings and maybe thewiring so that you can turnlights off easily when youleave the room.

Consider replacing singleglazed windows with EnergySaving Trust recommendedwindows, even if you can’tafford to do all the windowsin the house at the sametime. Your new window(s)will help keep your fuel billsdown as well as keeping theroom cosy. Alternatively,think about installing somedecent draughtproofing anda good secondary glazingsystem. Find out more atwww.energysavingtrust.org.uk

The perfect time toimprove your home


HOUSE of Oak is a wellestablished family-run busi-ness specialising in ‘built tolast’ oak and solid wood fur-niture to enhance your homesurroundings.

From dining tables andchairs to sideboards andbookcases to bedroom furni-ture and beds, they offer anunrivalled selection from topquality brands, together withoccasional furniture, stylishoffice furniture and chil-dren’s bedrooms, all expertlycrafted and elegantly fin-ished.

Within the spacious 11-

floor showroom, you willalways find something newand with such a terrificchoice, you are sure to findjust what you are lookingfor.

There are contemporaryand traditional ranges tochoose from, in oak, pineand ash – beautiful furnitureto suit every style and taste,backed up by a wealth ofknowledge and experienceover the past 25 years, insourcing the finest qualityproducts.

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

planning ahead forChristmas.

House of Oak has anextensive selection of diningroom furniture for all thefamily to gather round toenjoy the festive season.

An extensive FREE deliv-ery service is available –please ask for details.

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

Open seven days includingbank holidays. Phone 01484865042, online atwww,houseofoak.co.uk

Offering unrivalled choice toenhance your surroundings


AT Denby Dale Stoves byPlasterline we have beeninstalling wood-burning andmulti-fuel stoves for over 15years and have become oneof Yorkshire’s most trustedgo-to suppliers and fitters ofquality products.

But did you know we arealso MCS registered andqualified to both supply andfit biomass boilers?

We supply and fit theaward winning Euroheatrange of biomass boilers.

These biomass boilerscome in a range of three dif-ferent fuel types, wood pel-let, wood chip and wood log.

They also come in a rangeof heat outputs ranging from10 kilowatts – most suitedfor small domestic to oneMegawatt – suited for largecommercial uses.

Some of the many benefitsof installing a biomass boiler,are as well as enjoyingcheaper fuel bills it’s alsoqualifying for cash back

under the governments RHI– Renewable Heat Incentivescheme.

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

We will be joined by

Euroheat’s Biomass repre-sentative Phil Stickings. Philis spending the day with ushere helping answer anyqueries you may have aboutthe Euroheat range of boil-ers

As well as our open day inOctober we will be attendingthe annual Penistone Showon September 13 where wewill have a biomass boiler aspart of our fabulous displayof stoves.

Local trusted firm can bothsupply and fit biomass boilers


What’s On Guide Part of your community

Saturday September 13,Penistone Agricultural

Show: livestock, crafts, hor-ticulture, poultry and more– a great day out for thefamily. Find out more atwww.penistoneshow.comSaturday September 13 –

Sunday 14, Heritage Open

Days at Castle Hill and

Victoria Tower,Almondbury, 12noon-4.30pm. Free admission.More information JulianBrown 07968 426 312,[email protected] September 13 –

Sunday 14, Colne ValleyMuseum, Golcar: Tea For

Two – scone baking in theVictorian kitchen and creamteas served in the elegantnew Spring Rock Tea Room,spinning, weaving and clog-making demonstrations,12.30-5pm. Heritage OpenDays event, free admission.Phone 01484 659762,[email protected] September 13 –

Sunday 14, Kirklees LightRailway, Clayton West:Steam and Diesel Gala –visiting engines and vintagevehicle display, 9.30am-5pm.More informationwww.kirkleeslightrailway.com or phone 01484 865727Saturday September 13,Honley In The Great War:exhibition of photographsand memorabilia, one dayonly, in the Parish Rooms,Church Street, 10am-3pm,free admission.Saturday September 13,Holmfirth Civic Hall:indoor picnic-style con-

cert organised by HolmeValley Memorial HospitalLeague of Friends, 7.30pm.The audience will be sat attables – bring your own pic-nic and drinks, relax and beentertained by HonleyLadies Choir. Tickets £8from Holmfirth TouristInformation or on the door.Sunday September 14

Evening event at The

Carding Shed: DominicHalpin & The Honey Bs, Two shots of Dean Martin,A slice of Frank Sinatra, with a dash of Elvis PresleyShaken and Stirred. Doorsopen 7pm. For tickets tele-phone 01484 680400.Sunday September 14,Beaumont Park, CroslandMoor: Heritage Day freeevent with vintage fair-ground, Knottingley Band,donkeys (weather permit-ting), face painting, stallsand much more, 1.30-4.30pm. To find out more,contact the Friends ofBeaumont Park 01484645217, [email protected] September 14,Honley Civic Society

monthly guided walk –meet at Trinity Church,Moor Bottom, 2.15pm start,walk down to WoodheadRoad, 310 bus to Hepworthfor a circular walk. Nextdates: Oct 12, Meltham andNov 16, Netherthong.Sunday September 14 –

Saturday 20, LawrenceBatley Theatre,

Huddersfield: Sun 14,6.30pm, Theatre Train pres-ents The Wizard of Oz –timeless classic with a mod-ern twist, showcasing someof Huddersfield’s best per-formers; Mon 15, 6.30-8.30pm, LBT new seasonpreview with exclusive per-formances and specialguests; Weds 17, 7.30pm,Film: Jane Eyre (1996, PG)starring William Hurt andCharlotte Gainsbourg,filmed mostly on location inNorth Yorkshire; Sat 20,10am-10pm, AbsoluteAyckbourn – Dick andLottie continue their 10thanniversary celebrationswith a readathon of six AlanAyckbourn plays, withsound effects and music,fundraising event in aid ofKirklees Theatre Trust. Boxoffice 01484 430528,www.thelbt.co.ukThursday September 18 –

Friday 19, HepworthVillage Hall: Thurs, 2pm,Afternoon tea for Scholesand Hepworth LifeboatGuild, £6; Fri, 7.30pm,Mikron Theatre presentsTill The Cows Come Home– a story of ice cream.Friday September 19,Autumn Is Calling: six-mile walk setting off fromCastle Hill top car park,Lumb Lane, Almondbury,9.30am-12.30pm, enjoy mag-nificent views and nature’sautumnal colours. The routeincludes slopes, rough ter-rain and a number of step-over stiles. Free event,advance booking essential.More information from

Julian Brown 07968 426 312.Friday September 19 –

Friday 26, HolmfirthPicturedrome: Fri 19, Jimi

Goodwin, solo gig byDoves’ Manchester-bornsinger-guitarist; Sat 20,Throwing Muses – rockband from Rhode Island,US; Weds 24, The BluesBand – still together after 35years and 20 albums, line-upincluding Paul Jones(Manfred Mann) and TomMcGuinness (McGuinnessFlint); Fri 26, Ian Hunterand The Rant Band – for-mer Mott The Hoople leadsinger, still recording andtouring, aged 75. Ticketsfrom the Box Office bar,evenings 7-10pm, online atwww.picturedrome.netSaturday September 20,Meet at The Woodman Inn,Wakefield Road, ClaytonWest (HD8 9QB) for a cir-

cular ‘medium’ walk, eightto nine miles through fields,woods and parkland,10.15am start. ContactSusan, Kirklees CountrysideVolunteer 07979 292 781.Saturday September 20,Troupers: outdoor per-formance at TolsonMuseum, in RavensknowlePark, Wakefield Road,Huddersfield: MikronTheatre Company presentsa story of the Great War,bringing to life the amazing-ly audacious Concerts AtThe Front, full of guts,gusto and greasepaint, 1pm.Bring your own chairs, blan-kets etc and picnic. Theshow will move indoors ifthe weather is poor. Free

event, but donations wel-come. Phone 01484 223830.Saturday September 20

and October 11, Organ

concerts at Penistone

Paramount: Sat 20, MarkLaflin and Matthew Hadley;Sat 11, Robert Wolfe,2.30pm. Booking and moreinformation 01226 767532.Saturday September 20,Commemoration of

Heroes – concert atHuddersfield Town Hall byHonley Male Voice Choirand massed male andfemale voices from otherchoirs, telling the story oflocal heroes from Honleyand Huddersfield withimages, songs and readingsabout WWI, 7.15pm. Ticketsavailable from HolmfirthTourist Information 01484222444 and other Kirkleesbox offices.Sunday September 21 and

October 5, Holmfirth

Farmers Market, 9am-2pm, in the Market Hall:quality local produce, freshfruit and veg, meats,cheeses, cakes, jams andmuch more. Informationline 01484 223730Monday September 22,Honley Library: opening of

World War 1 commemora-

tive display Honley

Remembers, by PeterMarshall of Honley CivicSociety, 7.15pm, followed byreadings – please bringsomething relevant to thetheme of the evening, poet-ry, non-fiction, novels, biog-raphies etc. Tickets £2,donation to Royal BritishLegion. Contact Linda-

[email protected] September 24,Holmfirth Library: The

Holme Valley Lads – talkby local historian PamelaCooksey about First WorldWar soldiers from the localarea, 7.30pm. More informa-tion 01484 222430.Thursday September 25 –

Saturday 27, PenistoneParamount: Comfort and

Joy – Mike Harding'spainfully and amusingly,familiar festive season com-edy presented by PenistoneTheatre Group, 7.15pm.Ticket information 01226767532.Friday September 26 and

October 3, World’s Biggest

Coffee Morning for

Macmillan Cancer

Support – events inHonley: Fri 26, 9.30am-12noon, Trinity Church; Fri3, from 8.30am,TaylorHughes Hairdressing andGallery Cafe, Westgate.Friday September 26 –

Saturday 27, LawrenceBatley Theatre,Huddersfield: Fri 26,7.30pm, We’re Not Going

Back – play following thefortunes of three sisters in apit village, hit hard by theminers’ strike, fundraisingevent in aid of KirkleesTheatre Trust; Sat 27, 8pm,Enrico Tomasso – jazz musi-cian, joined by the AndyCholerton Trio. Box office01484 430528,www.thelbt.co.ukSaturday September 27 –

Sunday 28, Holmfirth

Food and Drink Festival:over 60 local and regionalfood and drink stalls, cook-ery demonstrations, brew-ery tours, arts and craftsmarket, children’s work-shops, bakers competitionorganised by The OldBridge Bakery, live musicand street entertainment,10am-5pm. To find outmore, phone 01484 687587,email [email protected] September 27 –

Sunday 28, StandedgeTunnel and Visitor Centre,Marsden: Autumn Craft

Market with around 20stalls selling hand craftedproducts and original artwork, plus: ‘meet the mak-ers’ activities, boat tripsinto the tunnel, indoor softplay area, outdoor adven-ture playground and cafe.Open Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun10.30am-4pm. Contact JanetHagger 01484 847091 or07918 682 878.Saturday September 27,HepworthLive: first con-cert of a new season at thevillage hall, featuring ChrisWhile and Julie Matthews,past winners of 'best duo'accolade at the BBC Radio2 Folk Awards, formerly ofThe Albion Band and nowon their 20th anniversarytour. Tickets £12. Websitewww.hepworthlive.comSaturday September 27,Totties Garden Centre,Totties, New Mill: Bistro

evening, advance bookingadvisable. Further informa-tion 01484 680227.

Sunday September 28,

Views of Castle Hill: meetat Almondbury bus termi-nus (HD5 8UU) for circular‘medium’ walk, 4.5 mileswith ups and downsthrough woods and fields,1.30pm start. ContactSusan, Kirklees CountrysideVolunteer 07979 292 781.Sunday September 28,Trinity Church, Honley:concert by the group

Mixed Harmony – ‘Music

and More’, 2pm. Tickets £7including refreshments fromHolme Valley News andZebra, Westgate.Monday September 29,University of Huddersfield –The Archive Centre: Early

Labour Pioneers in the

Huddersfield area – talkby former Colne Valley MP,Lord (David) Clark, present-ed by Huddersfield LocalHistory Society, 7.30pm.Free for members, guests £2on the door. The archivecentre is located at HeritageQuay central services build-ing (HD1 3DH).Thursday October 2,Huddersfield Town Hall:first concert of the sea-

son by Opera North

orchestra and chorus,7.30pm. Tickets fromKirklees box offices 01484223200 and 222444.Friday October 3 –

Saturday 11, HolmfirthPicturedrome: Fri 3, The

Carpet Crawlers present

The Lamb Lies Down on

Broadway, Europe’s ulti-mate Genesis tribute show,celebrating the iconicalbum’s 40th anniversary;Fri 10, Mostly Autumn –rock band featuring thesoaring guitar of BryanJosh, plus special guest BenPoole; Sat 11, TheBlockheads – still buildingtheir wall of sound 35 yearson from their No.1 hit withIan Dury, Hit Me With YourRhythm Stick. Tickets fromthe Box Office bar, evenings7-10pm, online at www.pic-turedrome.netSaturday October 4 –

Sunday 5, Colne ValleyMuseum, Golcar:Traditional craft week-

end with spinning, weaving,rag-rugging, bread making,bobbin lace, and clog mak-ing plus many more, 12.30-5pm. Home made cakesserved in the tea rooms.Phone 01484 659762,[email protected] October 5, Denby

Dale to Cannon Hall

walk: meet at Denby DaleLibrary car park (HD8 8RX),‘moderate’ route, eightmiles, 10.30am start., nodogs. Contact NormaLeppingwell [email protected] October 10 –

Sunday 12, Marsden Jazz

Festival: live music inevery available venue, most-ly free of charge, and out-doors including Saturday,12noon, street music paradethrough the village. Formore information and latestupdates visit www.marsden-jazzfestival.com

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

with Michael Wallbank


Silaging has to be timed just right.

Sheep dipping completesa busy summer periodAS usual we have had a busysummer, the sheep weregathered and dipped inAugust to rid them of para-sites and protect themagainst future infestations.

The straw we purchasedfor winter feed has beendelivered and stacked andthe oats we sowed earlier inthe spring have been har-vested as well as a secondcut of grass silage.

This is the first year wehave grown oats for winterfeed, they have a higherenergy value than grasssilage making a better feed.

Harvesting oats has to betimed right and like mostfarming activities is veryweather dependant. Oats areperfect for harvesting whenthey are at the milky stage.

Beyond this the plantbecomes fibrous, has a lowerenergy and protein contentand is harder to digest.

At the same time the

weather has to be dry, a wetcrop will rot when harvest-ed.

We think our oats went alittle over ripe while wewaited for a dry few days toharvest them but we don'tthink they have spoiled toomuch.

We harvested our oats bycutting the crop and baling itinto whole crop silage, thestalk and seeds are wrappedtogether in plastic to fermentjust like grass silage.

Oats can also be combineharvested, where the crop iscut then the oats seed areseparated from the stalk.

The stalks are baled asstraw and the oat seeds arestored as grain.

The climate in the Holme

Valley is not well suited tocombine harvesting crops asthey do not dry well enoughto be stored.

Ideally oats need to haveless than 12 per cent mois-ture content when they arestored, above this they willrot.

We shall let you knowwhat our cattle think of theirnew diet later in the year.

Our barn development isalso progressing well, theground source heat pumphas been installed.

Over a kilometre of pipework was laid across ourfield to absorb the heat fromthe ground and transfer it tothe underfloor heating sys-tem in the bed and breakfast.

The plastering is beingcompleted and the decora-tors have started applyingtheir first coat of paint.

We are on target to com-plete later this Autumn andbe open for Christmas.

The Modern Language School– a great place to learnTHE classes for adults inMeltham Mills and Gomersalare designed for people topractise and progress in theirchosen language in a relaxedbut focused atmosphere.

The three partners canoffer this because they arelanguage specialists, enthusi-astic communicators andkeen teachers.

Following on from the suc-cess of their first year, theModern Language Schoolopened their new dedicatedlanguage establishment at,Unit G2, Meltham MillsIndustrial Estate,Huddersfield, HD9 4DS inJuly 2012.

Having their own premisesis a huge advantage, enablingthe team to make it theirown and create a welcomingatmosphere, it has also pro-vided a stable platform withgreat flexibility where theycontinuously improve thefacilities.

The Modern LanguageSchool provides a vital role

in the local community, butalso in Kirklees and WestYorkshire, offering a safe andenjoyable learning environ-ment and a great place tolearn and to meet others.

Ensuring students learnand enjoy their chosen lan-guage is their primary role;in addition they also provideopportunities for students to

socialise with each otherthrough end of term lunches,an annual party, interactionvia the school’s blog andFace Book pages.

If you are thinking to learna new language or brush upon existing knowledge, andhave fun doing it, theModern Language School isfor you.

One of the games used at The Modern Language School.

Company recruits extrastaff to increase its newcampervan productionWELLHOUSE Leisure isinvesting more than £125,000in new equipment andrecruiting 10 extra staff forits factory in Huddersfield tomeet the strong demand forits new Ford Terrier camper-van after its successfullaunch last October.

This investment willenable Wellhouse to increaseproduction to 250 vehicles ayear, worth over £10.5mil-lion, making the Ford Terrierone of the best-sellingcampervans in the UK andWellhouse Leisure thebiggest campervan manufac-turer in the UK.

In addition, WellhouseLeisure has already recruited16 Ford retailers from acrossthe UK to sell the Terrier,which is the first UK camper-van conversion based on thenew Ford Transit Custom.

This provides Wellhousewith one of the most com-prehensive nationwide net-works of agents, with moreFord retailers expected tojoin soon, making it easy foreveryone to see the newFord Terrier as demonstra-tors will soon be available inshowrooms in the south eastand west, the midlands,Wales, northern England,Scotland and NorthernIreland.

Commenting on this suc-cess, David Elliott, managingdirector of WellhouseLeisure, said: “It has been anamazingly positive year forus.

“We have broken all oursales forecasts and recordsin 2012 and feel really posi-tive about the next 12months, which is why we’ve

invested in improvements inour factory and alreadytaken on six new people tomeet the demand for thisgreat campervan.

“We are also pleased tohave had such a strong inter-est from Ford and its retail-ers, with 16 who havealready placed orders fordemonstrators, ranging fromsmall, family-owned compa-nies to some of the largestdealer groups, and even thesecond oldest Ford dealer inthe UK.

“In addition, we haveshown the Terrier to lots ofsenior Ford managementwhen we were privileged tohave the opportunity to showit on the official Ford standat events such as theGoodwood Festival of Speed,the Commercial Vehicleshow and at the Carfestevents in the north andsouth.”

There are three Terriermodels available (S, SE and

Sport) with prices rangingfrom £39,500 to £46,500.

With a higher standardspecification than most keyrivals, including a kitchen,heater, five seats and a slid-ing rear seat system to give itthe flexibility of maximumstorage or living space, theFord Terrier is versatile andperfect to be used as aneveryday car during theweek and a home from homefor weekends away, days out,or for longer continentaladventures.

Full details of theWellhouse Ford Terriercampervan and the networkof dealers are available fromwww.wellhouseleisure.com/ford, by [email protected] by calling 01484 600416.

You can also followWellhouse Leisure on Twitter@wellhousecamper, or seeall the latest news atFacebook.com/wellhouse-leisure

Thomas Hepinstall was presented with his Chief Scout Gold Award by Simon Bolton at arecent meeting. The Chief Scout Gold Award is the highest award available in the scoutsection, and Thomas has completed expeditions, camping, worked in the community andmany more activities set to challenge him to gain all eight challenge awards whichmake it up. Thomas is an inspiration to all scouts moving through the 1st Holme Valleytroop from beavers, cubs and into scouts getting involved in many activities arranged bythe leaders. Soon he will be leaving scouts to move on to Explorer scouts, where he willhopefully carry on to gain his Queens Scout Award.


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

The two-door coupé raisesthe bar in the premium com-pact sector for both drivingdynamics and aestheticappeal.

In typical BMW coupé tra-dition, the new four-seatmodel combines a rear-wheel drive chassis with anengine line-up and suspen-sion tuning that are focusedsquarely on sporting ability.

Three petrol and threediesel engines will be avail-able at launch, ranging fromthe 220d Coupé to the latest326hp M Performance modelthe M235i Coupé. New for2014 is the 228i Coupé and itjoins the 220i, 218d and 225dderivatives to complete theengine line-up.

The individual designclearly differentiates the 2Series Coupé from the 1Series model range, lendingthe newcomer a character allof its own. The longer bodyand low, flowing rooflinereinforce the 2 SeriesCoupé’s sporting intent whilethe wider track, longerwheelbase and significantlyincreased body widthimprove both cabin spaceand driving dynamics.

All six engine options ben-efit from BMW’s TwinPowerTurbo technology to deliverclass-leading performanceand efficiency figures. Fuelconsumption and CO2 emis-sions are further reduced by

BMW’s extensiveEfficientDynamics technolo-gies, which are standardacross the range.

The premium, driver-cen-tric cabin and high level ofstandard equipment arebefitting of a BMW coupé,and are available in four trimlevels: SE, Sport, Modernand M Sport.

The BMW 2 Series Coupéis true to BMW coupés of thepast, with a distinctive three-box body structure anddesign features such as theside swage lines that wraparound into the rear and theiconic Hofmeister kink.

As a distinct model in itsown right, however, a specif-ic design language gives theBMW 2 Series Coupé anidentity of its own amongBMW’s model range.

The proportions, detailingand surface design havebeen tailored to accentuatethe new model’s sportingcharacter while also ensur-ing optimised aerodynamics.The bespoke front and rearend styling, as well as theoverall body length that isincreased by 11cm comparedto the BMW 1 Series, under-line the 2 Series Coupé’sposition a distinct series inBMW’s line-up.

Lines that taper downtowards the hallmark BMWkidney grille lend a forward-surging stance. The grilleitself protrudes clearly fromthe front of the car andslants forward at a slight

angle, while the lower airintake, split into three sec-tions, feeds cooling air to theengine and brakes. With theoptional Xenon headlights,an LED accent strip cutsacross the top of the familiarBMW twin circular head-lights. Distinctive AeroCurtains are integrated intothe front apron to channelthe air over the wheels andaround the side of the car,helping to reduce turbu-lence.

In profile, the BMW 2Series Coupé features signa-ture brand features such as along bonnet, short overhangsand a set-back passengercompartment. A prominentcharacter line above thedoor sill sweeps up rear-wards of the B-pillar andtowards the flared rearwheel arch, emphasising thecar’s rear-wheel drive layout.

The broad rear end, whichdraws the eye to the swollenarches and wide track, hintsat the BMW 2 Series Coupé’ssporting character. Single-piece LED light units reachfar into the car’s flanks in afamiliar L-shape.

Compared to its predecessor,the new model is 72mmlonger and 26mm wider. Thewheelbase has grown by30mm, while the track iswider by 41mm at the frontand 43mm at the rear. Cabinspace has also increased,with an extra 19mm of frontheadroom and 21mm of rearlegroom. Boot capacity is upby 20 litres to 390 litres. Theboot aperture is also widerthan that of the previousmodel.

The BMW 2 Series Coupé’sinterior combines a driver-focused cockpit with high-quality materials.Overlapping surfaces lend a‘layering’ effect to the dash-board, which is angledtowards the driver forimproved ergonomics.

Front headroom and rearlegroom have increased by19mm and 21mm respective-ly compared to the BMW 1Series Coupé, while severallarge storage compartments,including the spacious glove-box and door pockets, addpracticality. The Easy Entryfunction of the front seatsaids access to the rear of the

cabin and the 60:40 splitfolding rear bench seat helpsto make best use of the 2Series Coupé’s load-carryingpotential. A 40:20:40 three-way folding rear bench seatis optional. Dakota leatherupholstery is available as analternative to the standardcloth.

The BMW 2 Series Coupédelivers a precise andrewarding driving experi-ence. Its chassis componentshave a high level of alumini-um content to reduceunsprung masses to improvedynamic performance. Thefront strut and five-link rearsuspension arrangement,anti-roll bars, wide front andrear track and 50:50 weightdistribution all contribute tothe car’s sporting behaviour.The Electric Power Steeringis energy efficient and accu-rate, helping to enhance thehandling characteristics. Theride quality, meanwhile, iswell-suited to everyday driv-ing.

The standard DrivingPerformance Control switchgives drivers the option ofadjusting the car’s set-up totheir individual preferencesor the driving situation athand, while a variety ofoptions allow customers totailor their car to their ownpreferences. Servotronicsteering adjusts the level ofpower assistance accordingto road speed, while VariableSport Steering adjusts thesteering ratio to reduce the

level of effort required.If the M Sport package is

specified, customers canalso order their car with theM Sport braking system withfixed callipers, four pistonsat the front and two at therear, with larger brake discs.

For the most enthusiasticof drivers, the BMW MPerformance braking systembrings even larger ventilatedand riveted discs and cal-lipers painted either red,orange or yellow.The BMW 2 Series Coupé isoptionally available withAdaptive M suspension, withelectronically controlleddampers, or M Sport suspen-sion, with stiffer spring anddamper settings. Both set-ups come with a 10mmreduction in ride height. TheBMW M Performance sportssuspension goes a step fur-ther still, offering customersa 20mm drop in ride height,bespoke dampers and short-er, red-painted coil springs.

BMW’s pioneeringTwinPower Turbo technolo-gy ensures the BMW 2 SeriesCoupé delivers a rewardingyet fuel efficient drivingexperience. As is customaryfor BMW coupés, the enginesare in-line and longitudinallymounted up front, sendingtheir power to the rearwheels. All six engineoptions make use of BMW’sTwinPower Turbo technolo-gy, which combines sportyperformance characteristicswith exceptional efficiency.

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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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Applegate have spent the past four years working hard to build and maintaintheir reputation for high levels of customer service. Before launchingApplegate Managing Director Amy Wray carried out extensive market researchand discovered that most people left their current estate agent due to lack ofcommunication rather than their pricing or length of time it took to sell/lettheir property. Always taking this into consideration the team at Applegatemonitor every property they deal with closely and are proactive with pricing,marketing and following sales and lettings through to completion. Call in andhave 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 withinthese areas. There are a lot more first time buyers beginning to purchase againwhich leads to the sale of a property and consequently two or three others inlots of cases. There is more confidence in the market place, and manyinvestors are also looking at good quality homes for buy to let purposes. HD8& HD9 are also well known for having higher priced bespoke properties whichcan sometimes take longer to find a suitable buyer, however even theseproperties are starting to get an increased amount of interest within a quickertime frame. Land is also in demand within the area and manybuilders/developers are now looking to increase their land banks before houseprices rise any further. Laura Everitt at Applegate Properties said “It finallyfeels as though the market has taken a turn for the better, some properties areselling within days, some a few weeks and most are certainly getting interestas soon as they go up for sale. It’s busy and exciting and the buzz of agreeingsale after sale is second to none”.

After spending many years in the industryand having a father in the building trade,this particular area of estate agency issomething that is particularly dear to ownerAmy of Applegate Properties. Applegate areable to offer valuations and advice fromplans, advertise land with or withoutplanning permission, plots not under/underconstruction, conversions and also offer tomarket developments and have a frequent

site presence including reviews andhandling viewings and sales. This area ofestate agency is not something that allagents can offer and certainly notsomething they specialise in and so it isgreat to know a local firm offer such acomprehensive service and has alreadybeen welcomed by various local developersand builders, many of whom have workedwith Amy in the past.

Wooldale O/A £145,000 –Sale agreed in 3 days

Hade Edge O/A £334,950 – Sale agreed in 6 weeks

Honley O/A £179,950 – Sale agreed in 8 days

Applegate are proud to offerapprenticeships to various young adultslooking to build a career in estate agency.Applegate work differently to a lot ofcompanies, in that their overall aim is to offerfull and part time positions within thecompany upon completion of theapprenticeship rather than simply offering atwelve month position. Company owner Amysays “I believe in giving anyone who workshere the opportunity to learn all aspects ofthe business and not just have apprenticesdoing the jobs that no one else wants to do,Lewis is a great example of this as he hasgone from knowing nothing about theindustry to often being the first person people speak to and has variousimportant responsibilities”. Lewis Chard was employed by Applegate in 2013 asan apprentice, he has not only completed this but was also nominated by theteam for The Apprentice of the Year Awards 2014 and has recently accepteda full time position within Applegate. September will welcome their newapprentice Laura who has already shown very promising signs of becoming avital team member. Amy Wray has also visited high schools to speak to schoolleavers about opportunities and her experience of setting up your own company.

She has done it again! Amy Wray has been shortlisted by no less thanThe 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 gotshortlisted or won anything “I can assure you the novelty doesn’t wear offthough, I was overjoyed when I found out about this recent award as ittook into consideration how we dealt with tenants, landlords and staff”.

Applegate are proud to announce that onaverage 81% of their new business every monthis coming from existing clients and those whoknow the team at Applegate recommending themas their estate and letting agent of choice.

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Hawthorn Mount is an individually designed andbuilt 4/5 bedroom detached property whichstands within a large elevated plot positioned onCold Hill Lane, New Mill.This substantial family home was built 11 yearsago to a high standard and has been upgradedfrom its original build and completed with amodern interior design and a contemporary openplan theme. In addition to offering a versatilelayout, the property benefits from having 3reception rooms to the ground floor whichcomplement the individually designed open plandining kitchen. The kitchen with its range ofGerman high gloss units has a minimal theme witha generous amount of integrated appliances andquality Corian work surfaces. To the first floor thereare 4 double bedrooms, 2 of which have en-suiteshower rooms and a family bathroom.Surrounding the property there are tieredlandscaped lawned gardens with a southerlyaspect and paved patio areas, block paveddriveway parking and a double integrated garage.

The property is enhanced with underfloor heatingto the ground floor, Gas central heating and uPVCdouble glazing throughout.

Hawthorn Mount, Cold Hill Lane, New Mill, Holmfirth - Offers Region £550,000

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LOCATED just a stone’s throw fromHolmfirth town centre, a six-bedroomVictorian property with fabulous viewsis on the market with Simon Blyth.

Ash House, on Dunford Road, is setin approximately three acres of landwith its mature gardens bordering openfarmland.

The home, thought to have been builtin the 1850s, is a former mill owner'sresidence and comes with a host oforiginal features and includes a usefulannex, which current owners Richardand Loretta Skelton have used as a bedand breakfast since 2006.

Ash House, which is approached viaa large, L-shaped driveway, alsobenefits from having a double garage.

Inside, its characterful entrancehallway has period wooden panellingon all walls and a large window whichgives views over the front garden.

In the lounge, there is a broadchimney breast with an ornatefireplace, marble hearth and an openfire.

The plasterwork in the room is ofparticular note, featuring wonderfulcornice coving and an attractive ceilingrose.

Charming plasterwork continues inthe house's dining room, with the roomalso boasting an impressive marblefireplace. The focal point of its kitchenundoubtedly is the superb four-ovenaga, which is recessed into the chimneybreast and heats the hot water for thehouse.

The kitchen is also fitted with oakcupboards and has a useful breakfastbar.

A side lobby, W/C, utility room,study and a south-facing garden roomwhich has views over the lawnedgardens 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 houseare large – two with en-suites – and theremaining two are of a good size withfar-reaching views across the Valley.

The house bathroom has a superbperiod bath, complete with an electricshower, a large wash basin and a built-in cupboard.

Off the landing on the stairs is asituated W/C.

The annex – which is situated abovethe double garage – is ideal forteenagers or as a suite for guests,featuring a sitting dining room and alarge bedroom complete with its ownen-suite.

Richard said: “The property ishistoric and comes with fabulouscharacter. Holmfirth is a ten-minutewalk and countryside around here isbeautiful.

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

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

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

Six-bedroom Victorian house a stone’s throw from Holmfirth


38 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, HOLMFIRTH, HUDDERSFIELD HD9 3JH

Offers Region £225,000A beautiful double fronted semi-detached cottage set in a picturesque position close toHolmfirth with good sized grounds. The property boasts great charm and character with largeand flexible internal accommodation over 2 floors. The cottage offers the amount of floorspace 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 UPVCdouble glazed windows, gas central heating and modern fixtures and fittings. There are largegardens to the front of the property with a generous extended area of land below offeringfurther potential. Internal viewing is recommended to appreciate the size of theaccommodation on offer.

18 Underbank Old Road, Holmfirth

Offers Region £124,950An outstanding duplex apartment which is situated on the first two floors of thisstunning mill conversion. The mill occupies a stunning location in a delightful woodedvalley and is ideally situated for commuting to Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield. Itcomprises: entrance hall, cloaks / WC, open plan living room with kitchen, landing, 2double bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite shower room. The apartment is finished to ahigh standard throughout with high quality contemporary fixtures and fittings with a fullcompliment of SMEG appliances and granite worksurfaces in the kitchen and Villeroyand Boch ceramics in the bathrooms.

36 Wildspur Mills, New Mill, Holmfirth

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

Holmroyd, Woodhead Road, Holmfirth

Offers Region £290,000An attractive 4 bedroom detached dormer bungalow occupying a pleasant corner plot withdelightful views towards Castle Hill and beyond. The rear garden has been transformed into adelightful entertaining area with extensive seating area, barbeques, waterfall and pond. Theproperty itself has been much improved by the present owners and has the benefit of a gascentral 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 floorand 3 bedrooms and en-suite shower room on the first floor. There are additional gardens tothe front and side together with driveway, parking area and detached garage. This is a splendidproperty situated in a popular residential area. Internal viewing recommended.

1 Townend Avenue, Wooldale, Holmfirth

Offers Region £599,950This outstanding detached property must be viewed internally to fully appreciate the size and quality ofaccommodation which it offers and the superb views to the front. The property has been extensivelyrenovated and extended to combine a quality contemporary finish with characterful period features. Itsflexible 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 doublebedrooms (en-suite and dressing room to master), bathroom, shower room, shower room and a galleriedlibrary area overlooking the kitchen. Externally there is an attached garage to the side of the house with aparking area at the rear. To the front of the house there are extensive landscaped gardens which take fulladvantage of the views.

New Laithe House, 204 Woodhead Road, Holmbridge, Holmfirth

Offers Region £650,000White Cottage is an attractive and spacious detached house overlooking 5 Acres of its own land with delightful opencountryside views beyond. The property is situated in the picturesque rural hamlet of Choppards which lies approximately2 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, 2en-suites and a family bathroom. The property has an oil fired central heating system, double glazed windows andattractive 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 byseparate negotiation). A property which must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. Offered for sale with immediatevacant possession No chain involved.

White Cottage, Choppards Bank Road, Holmfirth

Offers Region £249,950Occupying an attractive private courtyard position with delightful rural views over fields and the PeakNational Park landscape beyond is this well presented and spacious barn conversion mews house. Offeringaccommodation on 3 floors, it comprises entrance porch, entrance hall, cloakroom/WC, lounge and diningkitchen on the ground floor, 3 bedrooms, en-suite shower room and bathroom on the first floor and a largefamily room/bedroom 4 on the second floor together with a large storage area under the eaves. The househas a gas central heating system, UPVc double glazing and attractive fittings. There is a easily maintainedcottage style garden to the front together with parking and garage in the courtyard area. This is a lovelyproperty situated in a pleasant semi-rural area, but remains within close proximity to Holmfirth with shopsand schools. The property must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

23 Wilshaw Mill Road, Wilshaw, Holmfirth

Offers Region £139,995A surprisingly spacious and well presented 3 bedroom stone innerterraced house with delightful conservatory extension. The housecomprises entrance porch, entrance hall, large lounge, breakfastkitchen, conservatory, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. There is agarden/parking space to the front and well laid out enclosed garden tothe rear. The house has a gas central heating system, Upvc doubleglazing, burglar alarm system, fitted wardrobes and attractive fittings.The property is situated on the edge of some delightful ruralcountryside. Viewing recommended.

10 Moorlands, Scholes, Holmfirth

Offers Region £92,950This attractively presented end terraced property occupies apopular residential location and benefits from a generousgarden and parking. The accommodation comprises: entrancehall, lounge, breakfast kitchen, landing, 2 bedrooms andbathroom. It has the benefit of sealed unit double glazedwindows and attractive fixtures and fittings but offers furtherpotential for the purchaser to put their own stamp on things. Infront of the house there is a good sized garden and to the rearis a gravelled parking area.

11 Broadlands, Meltham, Holmfirth

Offers Region £325,000This is a unique opportunity to purchase a characterful double fronted house with adjoiningcottage offering excellent potential for renovation with the added benefit of delightful gardensand workshop / garage. It is set back from the main road between New Mill and Holmfirthand enjoys delightful views to the rear. The main house accommodation comprises: entrancehall, large lounge, dining / sitting room, rear hall, kitchen, downstairs wc, landing 3 good sizedbedrooms and bathroom. The cottage comprises: entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, bathroomand 2 interconnecting bedrooms. The property offers excellent potential combine the twohouses and create a large family home. Externally there are pleasant gardens to the frontand rear, parking area to the rear and a detached garage / outbuilding.

Lydgate House, Holmfirth Road, New Mill

Offers Region £210,000This delightful modern mews style house offers surprisingly spaciousaccommodation with a garden, garage and parking, located close to the centreof the popular village of New Mill and its many amenities. It comprises:entrance hall, lounge, dining kitchen, downstairs wc, landing, 3 good sizedbedrooms, bathroom and en-suite shower room. It has the benefit of a gascentral heating system, uPVC double glazed windows and modern fixtures andfittings throughout. Externally there is a pleasant easy to maintain garden to therear, with parking and a garage to the side. Viewing is essential to fullyappreciate all that is on offer.

5 Moorbrook Mill Drive, New Mill, Holmfirth

Offers Region £112,000Offering cosy accommodation of great charm and character is this delightfulend terraced cottage. Extended to the side this Grade II listed cottagecurrently 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 beamsand mullioned windows and is enhanced by a gas central heating system anddouble glazing. Offered for sale with vacant possession No chain involved.Viewing recommended.

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26 Back Lane, Holmfirth

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£77,950A delightful end terracedunder dwelling with gardenarea situated in the popularcentre of Holmfirth. Thehouse has attractive kitchenand bathroom fittingstogether with a gas centralheating system and sealedunit double glazing. Itcomprises living room withkitchen area on the groundfloor and one doublebedroom and bathroom onthe first floor. There is apatio garden area andstorage areas. Ideal for firsttime buyers or investors

2 Oakleys, Burnlee Green, Liphill Bank Road, Holmfirth

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£129,950A beautifully presented 2bedroom inner terracedcottage with enclosed reargarden situated in thispopular residential area.The cottage has greatcharm and character andis enhanced by a gascentral heating system,Upvc double glazing andmodern fittings. Itcomprises dining kitchen,lounge with access to therear garden, 2 bedroomsand bathroom. A cottagewhich must be viewedinternally to appreciate theattractive accommodationand garden on offer.

36 Victoria Mills, Holmfirth

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£279,950This exceptional modern endtownhouse offers well presentedand flexible accommodation over 3levels and is conveniently locatedhalf a mile from the centre ofHolmfirth. It comprises: entrancehall, ground floor bedroom withgarden room and en-suite, integralgarage / utility, landing, lounge,dining kitchen, 3 further bedroomson the upper floor, en-suite andhouse bathroom. It has the benefitof uPVC double glazed windows,gas central heating and qualitycontemporary fittings throughout.Externally there is a parking area tothe front, enclosed garden to therear and a terraced sitting areas atfirst floor level to both the front andrear. Internal viewing is essential.

1 Fearnley Court, Wooldale, Holmfirth

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£174,950A beautifully renovated 2 bedroomtownhouse with an enviable locationenjoying open countryside viewsbetween the quaint villages ofWooldale and Totties. Finished to ahigh standard the property has beendecorated in a modern neutraltheme, and completed with highquality fixture and fittings with fullyintegrated appliance in the kitchen,timber framed double glazing andgas central heating. The propertycomprises: Entrance hall, modernopen plan living dining kitchen, twodouble bedrooms and housebathroom. Externally there is agenerous amount of drivewayparking and a double integral garagewith an automated door, usefulstorage and utility area with plumbingfor washing machine/dryer. There isalso an alarm system at the property.

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A STUNNING detachedfarmhouse with far-reaching views is on themarket with Simon Blyth.

Grade II listed LowerMaythorne Farm, locatedbetween Hepworth andIngbirchworth, boastsmany features includingfabulous beamsthroughout, maturegardens, a double garage,a stable block and even itsown orchard.

Fully renovated in 2001,the current owners havetastefully restored thehistoric features of theproperty to the higheststandard, carefullyincorporating stylishcontemporary designelements to create thebest of modern living inthis unique setting.

The oldest part of thecurrent house was builtaround 1690, althoughrecords dating back to themid-15th century showthat a property wasestablished on the site

from that time, and it isbelieved that some of thefeatures in the currenthouse date back to then,including the magnificentfireplace in the diningroom.

The property’s entrancehallway sets the scenewith wonderful beams andtimbers on display, as wellas limestone flooring. AW/C, family room, lounge,dining room, a secondsitting room and abeautiful kitchen take upthe considerabledownstairs space.

The kitchen – which isfitted with high qualityflooring – has windows tothe front and glazed doorsto the rear, giving massesof natural light. It is fittedwith a range of bespokeunits, including basketdrawers, glazed displaycabinets and period tiledsplash backs.

It has twin integrateddishwashers, plumbing foran American-style fridge

and a useful island unitwith granite worksurfaces.

Upstairs, there are fourbedrooms – two with ensuites – and a large familybathroom finished to avery high standard.

Bedroom one is also fullof period features, withbeams once again takingcentre stage. It enjoyspleasant views over theproperty’s land and is acomfortable double,having the bonuses ofboth an en suite and adressing area.

The second bedroomalso boasts views out overthe garden, being anothergood-sized double.

Bedroom three isanother en suite and hasbuilt-in wardrobes,making it an ideal guestroom, while the fourthand final bedroom is alsoof a good size.

Outside, vegetable bedsand a wide variety of fruittrees have also been well

established in its maturegarden. Great care hasbeen taken by the ownerslandscaping and designingthe property’s outsidespace, with shaped lawns,delightful patios andpathways joining upmature trees, shrubberiesand rockeries.

The garden’s mainfeature is its tree patio,which has been built atgreat expense to make themost of the farmhouse’ssuperb views. It is home

to a log-burning basketand has often been usedfor evening dining andentertaining.

Simon Edwards, whoowns the property withwife Rowena, said: “Theproperty provides a greatopportunity to anyonewho wants to live in thethriving rural community.

“It is a beautiful area andhas six acres of grazingland and stables, as wellas extensive formal andinformal gardens designed

to make the best of thestunning views, withelements that aresympathetically integratedinto the natural moorlandsurroundings.

“The towns of Holmfirthand Penistone are bothless than five miles awayand there are goodtransport links toSheffield, Leeds andManchester.”

Lower Maythorne Farmis on the market for offersaround £825,000.

Grade II listed farmhouse boastsits own orchard and stable block




34 DEAN BROOK ROAD, NETHERTHONG

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

£234,950

2 ROBIN ROCKS BROCKHOLES, HOLMFIRTH

A SEMI-DETACHED TRUE BUNGALOW HAVING THE ADVANTAGE OF NO UPPER CHAIN, IN A PLEASANTCUL-DE-SAC SETTING WITH LAWNED REAR GARDEN AND PATIO, DOUBLE GLAZING, ALARM AND AGAS 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

£169,950

RAVENS WAY, SCHOLES, HOLMFIRTH

A DETACHED STONE BUILT TRUE BUNGALOW, NEWLY CARPETED AND DECORATED THROUGHOUT, OFFERING TWOBEDROOM 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

Offers around £199,950

SUNNY BANK ROAD MELTHAM

A MOST ATTRACTIVE SEMI-DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE WITH WONDERFUL LONG DISTANCE VIEWS, SOUTHERYASPECT, GARDEN AND PARKING TO THE REAR, REQUIRING AN INSPECTION TO APPRECIATE BOTH THE CHARACTERAND 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

£139,995

FOX CLOSE EMLEY

IN THE WELL REGARDED VILLAGE OF EMLEY, THIS THREE BEDROOMED LINK-DETACHED HOMEENJOYS A GOOD SIZED GARDEN AREA TO THE FRONT AND SIZEABLE ENCLOSED GARDEN AREASTO 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

£174,950

SPENCER STREET, SKELMANTHORPE

A SUPERBLY PRESENTED TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMED SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THIS POPULAR VILLAGEHAVING 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

£159,950

MANOR HOUSE, WILSHAW, HOLMFIRTH

A BEAUTIFUL FOUR BEDROOM PERIOD HOME WHICH HAS BEEN TASTEFULLY RENOVATEDOVERLOOKING MATURE GARDENS. Situated in a pretty hamlet between Netherthong and Meltham the propertycomprises: Magnificent entrance vestibule; entrance hallway; downstairs w.c.; sitting room with outlook over the garden and highquality fireplace; conservatory; dining room with marble fireplace; breakfast kitchen with integrated oven and gas hob, fridge, freezerand plumbing for washer; cellar; master bedroom with marbled fireplace and en-suite shower room; double bedroom 2 with en-suiteshower 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.

Rent: £1000 pcmTHE GRANARY, UPPER DENBY

FIRST MONTHS RENT HALF PRICE STUNNING DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH LARGE GARDENS, STUNNING VIEWS, AND CHARECTER FEATURESTHROUGHOUT. 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. Brieflycomprising 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; usefuldownstairs 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 woodenrailings.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 decorand 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 Agacooker 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.

Rent: £1750 pcm

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AS ROOFING specialists it mightbe easy for local-based reputableroofing company Fenton & Fentonto attract customers by tellingthem to check that damp patch onthe ceiling claiming that, this year,1000s of roofs will leak causingextensive damage, stress andinconvenience for householders,not to mention money.

It might even be easy for Fenton& Fenton to promise that they areso confident that customers will be100% delighted with the work thatif they’re not then they don’t pay apenny.

But what might not be so easy tosay is that – in the very unlikelyevent that customers are not 100%happy with the workmanship –then Fenton & Fenton will givethem £100 in cash on top.

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

It’s a bold promise to make, butthere’s a genuine reason whyHuddersfield’s “most recommend-ed roofing company” is offeringthis unusual better-than-risk-freeguarantee to householders, asowner Craig Fenton explains:

“We want people to go for a rep-utatable roofing firm and not a fly-by-night cowboy,” he says. “With

all those builders-from-hell typeprogrammes on the TV, it can beeasy to mistrust tradesmen, androofers tend to get the worst press.Craig adds that there’s nothing thatmakes his men angrier than whenthey see shoddy workmanship leftby the cowboys.

“We genuinely care about house-holders and we want them to besure of choosing a professional,established and reputable compa-ny first time round,” he continues.

“Also, we want to encouragepeople to keep their roofs properlymaintained by offering competitive

rates, free preventative advice andcast-iron guarantees.”

Additionally, Craig says theypromise to beat any comparablequote. “So not only will householders get a great job,they’ll get it at a fair, honest andcompetitive price!”

Every year Fenton & Fentoncompletes thousands of roofingjobs for domestic customersacross Huddersfield and Yorkshire,95% of which have come from rec-ommendations in the last 12months alone.

As Craig says: “There’s a reason

why we are Huddersfield’s ‘mostrecommended’ roofing company.We always do a superb job. Andour better-than-risk-free guaran-tees prove that we’re confidentenough to put our money whereour mouth is.”

“In over 24 years in the roofingbusiness I don’t think we’ve had asingle complaint,” says Craig. “Andthat’s a rare thing in the buildingindustry. Hopefully this is anotherfact that customers will find reas-suring.”

Naturally all quotes are free andwithout obligation, which means

customers don’t have to go aheadif they don’t want to “because weknow people hate being pres-surised,” adds Craig.

“And because we know they alsohate the idea of competitive quotesthat suddenly become huge, theprice you see on our quotes is theprice you pay – and not a pennymore.”

Is this the fairest, biggest Better-Than-Risk-Free-Guarantee ever?Fenton & Fenton think so!

Find out why by contacing themon 01484 885309.

Local roofing firm introduces Ultimate Guaranteein bid to help householders avoid cowboys

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

holme valley review september 2014

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