Holme Valley Review February 2014

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Heart attack victim says thanksBy Sandie MarshallA HOLME Valley heartattack victim has finallysaid thank you to the manwho refused to give him upfor dead.

Holmfirth pool lifeguardJohn Thompson spent eightminutes performing resus-citation on Martin Smithafter a huge heart attack hitthe 69-year-old while hewas cycling.

Thanks to his training,John, 29, knew exactlywhat to do, and kept Martinalive with CPR massageuntil paramedics arrived.

Six months on, Martinhas tracked John down andsaid an emotional thankyou to his good Samaritan.

The drama happened lastsummer as Martin was rid-ing his bike throughWilshaw near Meltham.John was driving behindwhen he noticed somethingwas wrong.

He said: “He started toweave all over the road andI knew he was in trouble.

“He lost control andcrashed his bike on the

other side of the road.”John jumped out of his

car and quickly realisedMartin’s heart had stopped.

He said: “I started to per-form CPR as I had done intraining many times. Otherpeople stopped to help andcalled the ambulance.

“I kept it going for eightminutes. It was incrediblystressful.

“You just hope you’redoing the right thing whenit suddenly happens forreal.”

Paramedics were able touse a defibrillator to getMartin’s heart beating againbefore rushing him to hos-pital where he spent aweek in intensive care.

Now, with his life nowalmost back to normal,

Martin was determined tofind his life saver.

“I have no memory of theincident at all,” he said. “Ihad to track him down andasked the ambulance serv-ice to help me.”

Unbeknown to him, Johnhad also made severalattempts to find the mys-tery cyclist and so wasdelighted to see him again.

Martin is in no doubt thatJohn’s training and coolhead saved his life and thepair want to find ways ofpromoting resuscitationtraining to more people.

“This is a skill that reallycan save lives,” said Martin.“I was incredibly lucky thatJohn was there and I amalive today because of histraining.” Martin says a heartfelt thank you to his lifesaver John.

“This is a skill that really can savelives. I was incredibly lucky thatJohn was there and I am alivetoday because of his training.”

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WORK has started toimprove Holmfirth bus sta-tion for passengers, pedes-trians, cyclists, taxis andcar drivers.

The project started onJanuary 19 and will contin-ue for 12 weeks, weatherpermitting. KirkleesCouncil and Metro say theend result will be a ‘trans-port hub’ with betteraccess and facilities for allusers.

They hope the improve-ments to the road lay-outand traffic restrictions

around Town Gate car parkwill stop the frequentblockages caused by buses,cars and tourist coaches alltrying to use the narrowone-way road at the sametime.

Existing bus shelters arebeing repainted and re-glazed, with better infor-mation points for passen-gers. A new shelteredcycle parking facility willbe provided and pave-ments will be improvedwith sections of Yorkstonepaving. Finally, provision

is being made for a newtaxi rank that will operatefrom 11pm to 2am.

After this main 12-weekproject is completed,Kirklees says it will re-sur-face the road around thenew hub and has promisedto write to businesses andresidents in the near areawith more details of thiscloser to the time.

Anyone who needs moreinformation should [email protected] or telephone 01484222886.

Work to improve station beginsThe diggers move into Towngate car park to make way for the new transport hub.

HINCHLIFFE Mill BrassBand may have played itslast note 13 years ago but itson-going legacy is still help-ing local musicians andgroups.

For the fifth year, individ-ual players and groups in theHD9 postcode area are invit-ed to apply for small finan-cial grants to help withexpenses such as tuition andnew instruments.

When the band closed in

2001 the trustees sold thebandroom and invested themoney raised. Since 2009 theinterest raised on the invest-ment has been given away bythe Hinchliffe Mill MusicCharity. Previous beneficiar-ies include brass bands,young individual players andchoirs.

Secretary of the charityJohn Green said: “We try tokeep the name HinchliffeMill Brass Band alive by

helping others with theirmusical interests. Each yearwe make a contribution toHolme Valley Brass BandContest and then use theremaining interest to helpother local musicians andgroups.”

Applications for grantsshould be made in writing bythe end of February to: JohnGreen, Charity Secretary,Holmside Farm, Holme,Holmfirth, HD9 2RX.

Brass band’s on-goinglegacy helps musicians

Young adventurers from the 1st Holme Valley Beaver scout group have earned theirChief Scout Bronze Award, the highest prize a beaver can gain. The eight have kept upthe 100 per cent record for the colony which aims to get all its beavers to the BronzeAward before they leave to join cubs. They each needed to complete six challengebadges, with each badge comprising of four tasks – so plenty to keep them busy in thetwo years they are with the group. The latest batch of successful beavers are CallumBolton, Robert Barker, Boris Thomson, Holly Dalton, Tom Smith, Cameron Lightfoot,Matthew Hindley- Kerry and Dan Baker. Pictured: The Beavers and their helpers get busy with a litter pick around Victoria Park, Holmfirth.

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BEAT the chill for the rest of the win-

ter with free draught proof goodies

from the Affordable Warmth scheme.

Anyone worried about a cold home

can pick up free rubber strips to seal

draughty windows and doors, heavy

duty brush door seals, and thermal

curtain lining material at the next

Affordable Warmth information ses-

sions on Friday February 7. Another

event is planned for Friday March 7.

Both will take place at Holmfirth

Library.

The Affordable Warmth scheme is

supported by Kirklees Council with

the help of Holmfirth Transition Town

(HoTT).

Further information from Janet on

01484 686912.

Free goodies tobeat the cold

By Sandie Marshall

WHEN you’re trying toraise £55,000, everypenny counts.

The team behindSkate4Isaac is hoping theHolme Valley will pool itspennies during Februaryand give a further boostto its campaign to build askate park in memory of14-year-old IsaacAtkinson.

They are asking peopleto save their loose changefor the whole month andthen donate it to thefund.

Isaac’s mum SandraAtkinson explained: “Theidea came to me fromtwo of our supporters,Poppy and Daisy. Theysaved their loose changefor a month and donatedtheir wonderful £6 to theproject.

“So, during the monthof February, HolmfirthHigh School, UpperthongJ & I School, Scholes J &I School and HinchliffeMill J & I School are allasking their families andstaff to collect their loosechange.

“We are also hopingthat many of the commu-nity will join us with

Poppy and Daisy’s idea.”All the money raised

will be used to extend theexisting ramps atHolmfirth’s Sands recre-ation ground into a prop-er skate park for the val-ley’s youngsters – a proj-ect started by Isaac and agroup of his friendsbefore he died in June2012.

“The idea to expandSands Skateboard Parkall started in 2011, butbecame a focussed proj-ect in May 2012,” Sandrasaid. “There was a smallgroup of teenagers whocontacted the local MP toask for his help in orderto expand the park. Thegroup included Emily-Jane Cappleman, HarryHale, Toby Munroe, JakeOversby, Georgina Kitchand Isaac Atkinson.

“After Isaac’s death, thegroup disbanded for awhile, but then cametogether again in August2012, determined to con-tinue the work they start-ed in memory of theirdear friend.”

Now, after almost 18months of hard fundrais-ing, the group hasannounced it is halfway

to its £55,000 target fol-lowing promises of £3,000from the Holme ValleyArea Committee and£4,000 from theHuddersfield CommonGood Trust, thanks to thework of supporterChrissy Hoyle.

December also saw awell-supported raffle runby James and AnneCrossland of Wishes gift

shop in Holmfirth forwhich Alexis Smith sin-gle-handedly sold 1,000tickets, plus a specialevent at The Postcard Innwhich raised £100 for thefund.

Supporters then hit thestreets for two groupcarol sings around thetown, thanks to vocalcoaching help fromLouise Curtis of Hot

Banana music shop.Now attention is turn-

ing to the next big eventon March 23 – an auctionof local artists’ work atthe Picturedrome fol-lowed by a concert.

Full details of thebands and the timetablefor this event will beavailable nearer the dateonwww.skate4isaac.co.uk

Could you spare your loosechange for skate park fund?

James and Anne Crossland of Wishes, Holmfirth with champion raffle ticketsalesman Alexis Smith.


By Sandie Marshall

HOLME Valley Food Bankhas celebrated its firstbirthday by opening a newoutlet in Honley.

Local people who findthemselves in need cannow collect an emergencybag of food from HonleyLibrary on Wednesdaysbetween 2 and 4pm. Thecollection point is beingstaffed by volunteers fromFriends of Honley Library.

Since it was set up, thefood bank has given away100 food bags to local peo-ple. Secretary of The FoodBank Volunteers (HolmeValley).

Mel Armstrongexplained how it works:“The Food Bank is avail-able to anyone who lives inthe Holme Valley whofinds themselves in anemergency situation with-out food to put on thetable. One bag should pro-vide a family of up to fourwith enough food to tideyou over for two days inan emergency. We aim tofill the gap until properarrangements can be madeto ensure you have suffi-cient resources yourself.”

To ensure the emergencyfood reaches the peoplewho need it most, the foodbank has moved to avoucher system. Currentlyanyone can request avoucher from Elmwoodand Oaklands HealthCentres in Holmfirth.

Vouchers can then beexchanged for a food bagat Holmfirth MethodistChurch at weekday lunchtimes or Holy Trinity

Church, Holmfirth onweekdays (exceptWednesday) between12.15pm and 1.45pm. Dueto its growing size, thefood bank is looking fornew storage and packingspace in central Holmfirth.

Mel said: “The locationneeds to be dry, and frostand vermin free. Ideally,there should be parkingnearby and it should beeasy to get boxes and bags

in and out. We would pre-fer to be the key holdersso that we have flexibilityto serve our clients as theyneed.

“If you know anywhere,approximately 4m by 5m,that might fill the bill,please let us know by call-ing into one of the FoodBank outlets during open-ing hours. You would bedoing us a very great serv-ice!”

Food bank celebratesfirst year with outlet

Volunteers at the new Honley Food Bank Anne Broadbent (left) and Nita Steel. HONLEY’S Tidy Trader hasbeen presented to gift and jew-ellery shop Zebra.

Given each year by HolmeValley Parish Council, theaward encourages businessowners to take pride in theirpremises.

June Mclean, owner of Zebrasaid: “It was a lovely surpriseto win the award, to be shownsome recognition for the hardwork we put in to ensure ourshop always looks great insideand out. We had the outside

refurbished again this year asthe shutters needed painting sowe even look good when weare closed!”

Alongside the tidy trader tro-phy that is passed on eachyear, June also received a sec-ond trophy of a triumphantwinner with earrings andbracelet made especially forZebra by local artist MickKirby-Geddes.

Second place in the competi-tion went to Gallery Café, withDixon & Franks coming third.

Zebra's June Mclean with her two Tidy Trader trophies.

Jewellery shop winsHonley Tidy Trader

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By Sandie Marshall

A NEW local film, meals onwheels and Tour de Francecelebrations are among thelatest good causes to benefitfrom the Longley FarmFund.

The fund, set up by theHade Edge family-run diary,supports voluntary and com-munity activity in the HolmeValley and is administeredby One Community, theKirklees community founda-tion.

Five groups received fund-ing at a presentation eveninghosted by Holme ValleyParish Councillor JudithRoberts.

Holmfirth Film Festivalwill use its £700 grant tohelp document the life oflocal film-maker Wylbert

Kemp. The money will payfor the new film and launchthe DVD.

Hepworth Brass Band andFriends of Hinchliffe MillSchool both received £500for Tour de France celebra-tions. The band is planning asummer concert in theValley in the lead up leGrand Depart, while theschool grant will fund anartist to work with the chil-dren to create a Tour deFrance-related piece of art-work which will be dis-played on HuddersfieldRoad. After the event, theartwork will be put on per-manent display in theschool.

A further £500 was award-ed to Christ Church, NewMill towards the renovationof its historic organ, used

regularly for concerts, funer-als and Sunday worship.

Finally, a group fromWooldale Meals on Wheelspicked up £270 to cover pub-lic liability insurance andpetrol costs for volunteers.Group chair Angela Paynegave an overview of the proj-ect which was inspired bythe Hairy Bikers Meals onWheels TV series and theirwork to establish the nearbySlaithwaite and GolcarMeals on Wheels service.

The Wooldale service wasestablished in 2012 and nowhas 20 volunteers distribut-ing meals throughout theHolme Valley. They hopethat with more support fromvolunteers they will be ableto deliver regular meals to afurther old folks in the nearfuture.

Wooldale Meals on Wheels with their £270 grant cheque (left to right): Joan Firth andAngela Payne.

Five good causesbenefit from fund

Young Georgia-Lily hopes for the sweet smell of success with her new Porgey'sCandles venture.

AN ENTERPRISINGHonley girl is hoping tolight up the business worldby making and selling herown scented candles.

10-year-old Georgia-LilyZachi became hooked oncandle making after experi-menting with some simplekits last year.

Not content to keep it asa hobby, she set aboutresearching the ins-and-outs of business and is nowproducing hand-poured fra-granced candles, beautiful-ly packaged and labelledwith her new brand

Porgey’s Candles.Georgia-Lily – whose

family nickname is Porge –makes the candles in thecellar, including blendingfragrances such as freshcotton or baby powderuntil she is satisfied withthe result.

As well as a range ofstock scents for ladies andmen, she also aims to offera bespoke service wherepeople can request candlesto match their favouriteperfume.

Mum Lisa has been veryimpressed with her daugh-

ter’s approach to the ven-ture.

She said: “She knowsexactly what she’s doing.She really does her home-work – watching videosand researching the inter-net on every aspect of it.

“She’s really worked hardto make sure the candleslook and smell as good asany you can buy in anyshop, in fact I think theyare better.”

The first Porgey’sCandles are now on sale inLisa’s beauty salon Bare onChurch Street, Honley.

Georgia waxes lyrical abouther new business venture

MELTHAM Garden Society’sannual spring show will takeplace on Saturday March 8 atthe church hall on Green

End Road. The event begins with a

coffee morning from 9am to12.30pm, with the main show

open from 3 to 5pm. Anyoneinterested in exhibitingshould contact Mrs AnneJones on 01484 327346.

Date set for Meltham Garden Society’s spring show


Clubs look at new sitesas potential buyers areasked for final offers By Sandie Marshall

FOUR potential buyershave been asked for theirfinal and better offers tobuy Holmfirth Cricketand Bowling clubs for asupermarket develop-ment.

The four interestedparties – believed to bethree of the four majorUK supermarkets, plus aproperty agency actingon behalf of a fourth - aredue to report back withtheir proposals withinweeks.

As well as cash to buythe Bridge Fold land,each buyer must submitplans to relocate theclubs to new state-of-the-art homes within thelocal area. Both clubsbelieve this is a one-offopportunity to get much

needed new and biggerfacilities.

Should the winningbidder be Tesco, theclubs could move to theNew Mill RoadMidlothian site whichTesco owns and where ithas twice been refusedplanning permission tobuild a Holmfirth store.

But this is by no meansthe only potential newhome under considera-tion. Cricket Club secre-tary Lindsay Thorntontold the Review the twoclubs are also looking at“several new sites in thearea.”

He added that localreaction to the plan hasbeen good.

He said: “To be honestalmost everyone who hascommented has been

positive. We have a meet-ing very shortly to put itto club members but I’vehad no negative feed-back. Everyone seems upfor it.”

Bridge Fold has beenhome to HolmfirthCricket Club since 1862with the bowling club astheir next-door-neigh-bours for the last 115years.

Its town centre loca-tion makes it highlyattractive to developersbecause of current gov-ernment policy that newsupermarkets should besited close to existingretailers rather thantempting shoppers out oftowns.

It is almost certain thata new bridge over theRiver Holme would be

needed to access a super-market, especially sincethe metal work foundryat the current entrance tothe site is not involved inthe negotiations.

Although decisionsmay not be far away,Lindsay is certain thewhole project will take along time to complete.

He added: “It will be aslow process. Planningpermission on this scaletakes six to 12 months,then they would need tobuild our new facilitiesbefore we move out ofthe current ground sowe’re not homeless,before even startingwork on the supermarketbuilding.

“We’ll be lucky ifthere’s a new supermar-ket there in three years.”

Work to begin on town’s Lidl storeLIDL SAYS it is finallyabout to start building itsnew Holmfirth foodstore.

It has written to hun-dreds of local household-ers telling them that con-struction will start onFebruary 10th. The newsupermarket, it says,should open before theend of the year.

Work to demolish themill buildings on theHuddersfield Road sitebegan in the summer of2012 but the project washit by delays caused byunexpected undergroundculverts. Work seemedto grind to a halt lastyear, prompting localrumours that Lidl wouldsell out to a bigger super-

market chain rather thango ahead with the builditself.

Now however, theGerman-based businesssays it has appointedYorkshire based firmPDR Construction as themain contractor to buildthe new store.

A Lidl spokespersontold the Review: “We’re

not able to confirm anexact opening date yetbut this is scheduled forAutumn 2014.

“We’re very excited tobe bringing a Lidl storeto Holmfirth and we lookforward to meeting ournew and existing cus-tomers and welcomingthem through the doorslater this year.”

Holmfirth signs up to projectto revitalise the high streetHOLMFIRTH is to takepart in a major researchproject to inject new lifeinto Britain’s high streets.

The project is being runby business experts atManchester MetropolitanUniversity and will focuson 10 towns around theUK. Its aim will be to workwith local groups and resi-dents to work out what isneeded to stop town cen-tre decline and then tomake changes for thefuture.

The project is backed bya £112,000 grant from theEconomic and SocialResearch Council plus£140,000 investment com-ing from partners, includ-ing footfall data companySpringboard.

Heading up the project isProfessor Cathy Parker,chair of marketing andretail enterprise at MMUand co-researcher forParliament’s ‘High Street

Britain 2015’. She wasintroduced to the HolmeValley by local group KeepHolmfirth Special (KHS)ahead of its own localresearch Vision survey twoyears ago. Now Cathywants to work with KHSand the business associa-tion HEAD to help localpeople work out what theywant from their towns andvillages.

KHS’ Margaret Dale said:“We made contact withCathy when we were firsttrying to decide how tohelp our local high street.She is interested in ‘place’rather than just shopping.Her basic belief is to findout what people want fromtheir ‘place’ and how it canbe made to meet theirexpectations.”

Margaret hopes theMMU work will help theHolme Valley recognise itsstrengths and help busi-ness people build on them

in the face of changes suchas new supermarket devel-opments.

She said: “We have beenshy about accepting thatHolmfirth is a well-knownand powerful brand.

“The research and mod-elling work that comes outof this project will help usimplement changes toreposition, reinvent,rebrand, and restructureour local high streets andto help us be more organ-

ised about the type of busi-ness we need to attract forthe future.”� Students from the archi-tectural department atHuddersfield Universityare about to start a studyto map the future of theHolme Valley.

It is the next stage of theVision project which aimsto establish what localpeople want from theirtowns and villages and findway of implementing posi-tive changes.

The students, whosework will form part oftheir degree course, will beparticularly looking at theneeds of young people inthe valley. They will studyfuture opportunities inareas including the valley’senergy needs, employ-ments, transport, environ-ment, buildings and leisurethrough detailed inter-views with young residentsand local exhibitions.

Professor Cathy Parker

Still time to catch a pantoTHERE’S nothing like a panto tobeat the post-Christmas winterblues and three local groups aredoing all they can to cheer upaudiences in the Holme Valley.

Honley Players are stagingAdventures in Pantoland atSouthgate Theatre on February14, 15, and 18-22. The showpromises a magical journeythrough the best of British pantowith many favourite characterssinging, dancing and joking alongthe way.

Tickets for evening and mati-nee performances are priced £7and £4 and are available fromHolme Valley News in Honley vil-lage.

Meanwhile in Meltham, TheStage Company is telling the taleof Pinocchio, the wooden dollwho wants to be a real boy. Their

panto is at Meltham Church Hallfrom February 6-8 and tickets areavailable by calling 01484 300945.

Holmfirth audiences havealready enjoyed Snow White, thisyear’s performance from TurnAgain Theatre.

Tamsin Kendall starred as SnowWhite in Holmfirth.


Mark takes the baton at Hepworth THERE’S a new baton at thehead of The Hepworth Band.Mark Peacock has joined asnew musical director and isalready busy with rehearsalsfor the 2014 series of con-certs and the YorkshireRegional Championships.

Mark was until recentlyassociate musical directorwith the Fairey band, havingworked previously withWingates and Pemberton Oldfollowing a successful play-ing career with Fairey’s andthe Yorkshire BuildingSociety band.

His first outing with TheHepworth Band will be Brass& Young Voices, a concert atSt Paul’s Hall, Huddersfieldon Sunday February 9 whenthey will be joined by special

young vocal guestsMantabile from QueenElizabeth Grammar Schooland the Major Minors fromWakefield Girls High School.

Tickets £8, family tickets(two adults, two children)

£16 with concessions £6 areavailable from Kirklees BoxOffices on 01484 223200, WmSykes & Sons Estate Agents,Holmfirth or online atwww.kirklees.gov.uk/town-halls.

By Sandie Marshall

ONE OF the valley’s mostspectacular beauty spots hasa new resting place fromwhich to enjoy the view.

The beautifully designeddouble curved stone seat hasbeen built at Cliff Rec bymaster craftsmen John Fordand Andrew Falkinghamwith the help of local chil-dren.

The seat is part of a histo-ry project by local residentsgroup Friends of Cliff Rec.Alongside the seat are infor-mation boards which detailthe flora and fauna of the recand local history facts aboutthe fields and the peoplewho have lived, worked andplayed there over the last200 years.

Each ‘wing’ of the seatincludes carvings made bychildren at nearby Scholes

and Wooldale junior schools.The stone has all be treatedwith Smartwater by localpolice, making it easily iden-tified at any location andtherefore much less attrac-tive to stone thieves.

The seat itself was jointlyfunded by Holme ValleyParish Council and KirkleesArea Committee, while thehistory project overall wasassisted by a grant from theHeritage Lottery Fund.� There was drama at CliffRec in December when the18-foot high metal beaconcame crashing to the groundin high winds.

Luckily, no one wasaround at the time and littledamage to done either to therec or to the beacon itself. Itwas a blow, however, toFriends of Cliff Rec whowere planning to light the

beacon for their annualCarols on the Cliff event justdays later. But, thanks to thepersistence of Friends chair-man Jane Hamilton whoenlisted the help of KirkleesCouncil and local builderRob Berry, the beacon waslifted back into place andsecured by new feet embed-ded in concrete.

Jane said: “I can’t praiseKirklees or Rob Berryenough. Rob gave his timeand his JCB, together withdriver Gary Thorpe, for freeand allowed us to re-site thebeacon at very short notice.They were brilliant and wethank them.”

Sadly, after all the work,the beacon was not used forthe carol event which had tobe cancelled at the lastminute due to more stormsand high winds.

New seat to enjoy the views Friends of Cliff Rec chair Jane Hamilton (left) and Vivien Aizlewood who worked on thelocal history project are joined by master craftsman John Ford and his dog Weasel.

Major Minors will be performing with Mark Peacock.


Sarah Kelly, Miles and Ellis collect their huge prize from Holmfirth business owners withMP Jason McCartney.

A NEW initiative to encourage people to shoplocal netted one Scholes family a huge ham-per of goodies worth £1,700.

Holmfirth Hullabaloo was set up by HEAD(Holmfirth Enterprise and Development),Imagine Toys and Holmfirth Events with thesupport of many of the town’s local shops,restaurants and salons.

During December, shoppers collected asticker for every £5 they spent with a partici-pating business. A completed card of fivestickers entered them into the grand prizedraw for prizes donated by the businesses.

A delighted Sarah Kelly and her sons Milesand Ellis collected the prizes from HEADchair Ian Gooch, Caroline Ansty fromImagine and Holmfirth Events founder KerrySykes. Also there was local MP JasonMcCartney who mentioned the scheme dur-ing a speech in the Houses of Parliament onthe importance of shopping local. Everyonewho entered the Hullabaloo was also given abooklet of money off vouchers.

Family wins hamper of goodies worth £1,700We love to hear what you are thinkingabout issues and events in the HolmeValley. This month, letters have beendominated by the news of HolmfirthCricket and Bowling Clubs possiblyselling their grounds to make way fora supermarket development. Our sec-ond letter is from one of our youngerreaders. Send your email on any subject [email protected] orphone 07747 447023 for a postaladdress.

No gettingthem backonce theyare goneIT would be so sad if the cricket andbowling clubs of Holmfirth sell out tothe supermarkets.

These clubs are part of the very fabricof towns like Holmfirth and add to thecharacter and amenity of the town in away a supermarket and car park cannever match.

We rely on visitors to the town so whyreplace a lovely quirky cricket groundand tucked away bowling green whereresidents and visitors alike can walk, sit,watch and enjoy the goings-on with aTescos for example?

Once these places are gone there's nogetting them back and I hope officials atboth clubs can see beyond the shortterm temptation of cash being waved atthem and appreciate the real value ofwhat they and the wider Holmfirth com-munity already have at these sites.

Here's to another 100-odd years atBridge Fold.

Andy Leader, Holmfirth

AS A teenager, every small shop and thesingle Co-op makes Holmfirth a betterplace to live in and big supermarketsbring in more people and traffic makingHolmfirth a less safe place to be.

If they were on the cricket ground itwould ruin walking routes to-and-fromschool and the park and football fieldwouldn’t be as encouraging for people tospend their time there.

Imogen Clowes, aged 15, Holmfirth.

I AM shocked to hear that Holmfirthmay lose its lovely cricket ground to asupermarket.

Over the years, I have spent manyhappy summer afternoons with my wifeand family watching cricket at BridgeFold and would hate for future genera-tions to not have the same happy memo-ries.

Yes, the cricket club would move else-where, but surely not within walking dis-tance of the town.

The facilities might be better but itwill no longer be Holmfirth Cricket Club.

A resident, Holmfirth


Joe Kipling signs copies at her book launch at Holmfirth Library.

Win a signed copy of Blindedby the Light by Joe KiplingALTHOUGH released only afew months ago, JoeKipling’s first novel isalready attracting some fan-tastic reviews, scoring fivestars from readers onAmazon.

Set in the near future in apost-apocalyptic Britain, thebook is the first in her UnionTrilogy and tells the story ofMary-Ann, a privilegedteenager who is left fightingfor survival when her life is

turned upside down. Part-time author Joe, who

has lived in Holmfirth for thelast five years, wrote the tril-ogy primarily for teenagersalthough the great reviewsshow it is being enjoyed byreaders of all ages.

Joe has given us eightsigned copies of Blinded bythe Light.

To win one, all you have todo is answer the simplequestion

Blinded by the Light is thefirst novel in which trilogy?

Email your answer togeth-er with your name, addressand a contact phone numberto: [email protected] by FridayFebruary 21.

The winners will be ran-domly selected from the cor-rect answers received andthe winners notified shortlyafterwards.

Good luck!

Village Trust aimsto raise £15,000to rebuild porchBy Sandie Marshall

BROCKHOLES Village Hallhas started 2014 with afundraising target of £15,000to rebuild its porch.

The entrance to the Grade2 listed building has badlydecayed over recent yearsand is now slowly movingaway from the rest of thebuilding.

Brockholes Village Trust,which owns the hall, is plan-ning a series of events tohelp gather the cash needed.

This first of these is theannual village beetle drive onFriday February 28, whichpromises the usual boister-ous fun and competition.

There will be a traditionalmeat pie and mushy peassupper and prizes for theoverall winners.

Tickets cost £5 per personor £12 for families and areavailable from Kath on 01484662870 or Pam on 01484664061.

Sunday March 9 will seethe first Dustbin Film

Festival, an afternoon ofunusual, recently unearthedshort travel and documen-tary films, suitable for all thefamily, mainly from the1950’s to the 1970’s plussome hilarious early silentfilms.

Afternoon teas will beavailable and there will be asale of books and DVDs.

Entry to the film showswill be free, but donationswill be gratefully receivedtowards the hall re-buildingfund.

Looking ahead, the villagehall will host a Table Top andCrafts Sale from 9am to 1pmon Saturday March 22.

Anyone wanting to book a£12 trestle table for the saleshould contact John Crosson 07763062197.

Finally, Joe Maiden, thepopular gardening expert

from BBC Radio Leeds, willbe making a welcome returnto Brockholes on the eveningof Tuesday April 29.

Joe will offer his usual mixof tales and tips for thoseeager to get into their gar-dens as well as an opportuni-ty to buy select plants fromhis own nursery.

Tickets cost £6 per person.Tickets from Kath on 01484662870.

David Wyles, the chairmanof Brockholes Village Trustsaid: “The spring eventsshould prove popular withall age groups and will be thestart of a programme to raisemoney for the re-building ofthe Hall’s porch.

“The Hall is a focal pointof village life so we hopeHolme Valley residents willbe able to attend some, if notall, of these events.”

“The Hall is a focal point of village life so wehope Holme Valley residents will be able toattend some, if not all, of these events.”

HOLMFIRTH Festival ofFolk is going bunting madand organisers want as manypeople as possible tobecome involved.

They plan to fill the towncentre with thousands ofhand-made pieces of buntingfor the festival weekend ofMay 10-12, making the much-loved event even morecolourful.

The bunting idea camefrom festival committeemember and morris dancerHelen Wilcock.

She said: “I had a flash ofinspiration at the end of lastsummer when trying to thinkof a way to help more localpeople feel part of the festi-val even if they weren't musi-cians or dancers.

“One of our oldest tradi-tional crafts is currentlyenjoying a revival as the nextgeneration discover knittingand crochet and as therebranded festival logo hasbunting on it....I put two andtwo together. So, we needthe help of local knitting andcrochet enthusiasts to helpus fill the centre of the townwith bunting.”

To make it as easy as pos-sible, Helen and the festivalcommittee has produced afree knitting and crochet pat-

tern for bunting. This can becollected from HolmfirthLibrary, the TouristInformation Centre or any ofthe town’s craft shops. It isalso available to downloadfrom the Festival of Folkwebsite where more infor-mation about the project canbe found.

As well as asking HolmeValley locals to get knittingand crocheting, Helen andher friends are reaching outto as many local groups aspossible, inspiring them tomake a length of themedbunting of their own. They

have also contacted all themorris dancing sides bookedfor the festival to ask themto produce bunting in theirteam colours.

She said: “We’re talking toclubs, business, scouts,guides, choirs, bands, churchgroups, knit and natter,schools, friendship groupsetc, etc.

“The Old Bridge Hotel hasagreed to be the collectionpoint and completed buntingneeds to be handed by April12 or alternatively it can beposted to the address givenon the pattern.”


Town’s folk festivalgoes bunting mad

Going bunting mad are Ester Bywaters, Helen Wilcock,Wendy Wilcock, Charlotte Wilcock and Ruth Bower.

THE owners of a Holmfirthbusiness park have beenfined after a worker frac-tured an ankle in a fallfrom a ladder while carry-ing out work in disusedpremises nearby.

The 68-year-old mainte-nance worker, who doesnot wish to be named, hadbeen asked by Bridge MillsLtd to remove several heatexchange units from theroof space in a formermachine shop inHuddersfield Road.

He was working fromthe ladder, being held by acleaner, at various heightsof around four and fivemetres when the ladderwas knocked from thecleaner’s hands.

He realised he wasfalling and jumped clear,rolling over to protect him-self as best he could.

Bridge Mills Ltd, whichowns and manages theBridge Mill site inHuddersfield Road,Holmfirth, was prosecutedat Kirklees Magistrates’Court after an investiga-tion by the Health and

Safety Executive.The court was told HSE

found several failings:� There was no clearresponsibility for healthand safety in the company.� Work at height was notplanned or organised, sothere was no safe systemof work in place.� The firm had notassessed the risks or pro-vided the worker withwork-at-height training.� The correct equipmentfor the job had not beenprovided, and the ladderused was not tied at thetop or effectively balanced.

After the hearing, HSEInspector Jackie Fergusonsaid: “The worker was for-tunate not to have suffereda far more serious injury –it doesn’t take a fall from agreat height to inflict a life-changing injury or evendeath.

“The fact that he saw theladder slipping allowedhim to mitigate the poten-

tial consequences.“There were several safe

methods open to BridgeMills Ltd for the removalof the heat exchange units,including working from anintegrated working plat-form.

“Instead, the health andsafety of workers wastreated in a vague and hap-hazard manner.

“Falls from heightremain the biggest causeof workplace deaths andone of the main causes ofinjury.

“Working at height with-out the right equipment,training or systems iswholly unacceptable andextremely dangerous, andHSE will not hesitate toprosecute when companiesput their workers lives atsuch risk.”

The company was fined£7,000 and ordered to pay£1,355 in costs after admit-ting breaching the Healthand Safety at Work Act.

Firm fined after safetyfailings led to workerfracturing his ankle

“The worker was fortunate not to havesuffered a far more serious injury.”


Parliamentary Corner with Jason McCartney MP

My role on the TransportSelect Committee ...IN THIS month’s column I’dlike to concentrate on myrole on the Transport SelectCommittee.

Select Committees check,scrutinise and report on thework of government depart-ments.

The results of theseinquiries are public andmany require a responsefrom the government. Thereis a Commons SelectCommittee for each govern-ment department.

These departmental com-mittees have a minimum of11 members, who decideupon the line of inquiry andthen gather written and oralevidence.

Findings are reported tothe Commons, printed, andpublished on the Parliamentwebsite. The governmentthen usually has 60 days toreply to the committee's rec-ommendations.

You may have seen on thenews the work of variousSelect Committees grillingthe likes of Rupert Murdoch,the bank bosses or evenRevd Flowers.

I joined the TransportSelect Committee this sum-

mer after Conservative col-leagues supported my nomi-nation.

Transport is a huge issuein our area with the M62 andM1, the airports atManchester andLeeds/Bradford, theManchester to Leeds andHuddersfield to Sheffield raillines all passing through ornear my constituency. Addedto that local roads and localbus services are alwaysissues that crop up.

The Transport Committeemeets every Monday after-noon and currently we arelooking into the followingareas: cycling safety, winterresilience of transport,access to transport for dis-abled people, High SpeedRail, local decision makingon transport expenditure,safety at level crossings andpassenger transport in isolat-ed communities.

We have a series of expertwitnesses for each topicwho we can question.

Some of the topics arevery relevant to my patchand although some like“Maritime Strategy” appearto be of a more national

interest, it was interesting tofind out that 14,200 peoplefrom Yorkshire are directlyemployed in ports and ship-ping.

Back home in the HolmeValley planning for the TourDe France on Sunday July 6is progressing well. Thereare a series of KirkleesCouncil roadshows takingplace – more information athttp://www.kirklees.gov.uk/letour

It’s great to see that a newcycle club has been set up inHolmfirth. As well as cyclingI’m back in training for thisyear’s London Marathonagain, which this year is onSunday April 13.

I’m running again for theForget Me Not Children’sHospice – please sponsor meif you can at http://uk.virgin-moneygiving.com/JasonMcCartneyMP

As always please get intouch if you need my help.My constituency office is 24Huddersfield Road HD9 2JS,in Holmfirth (oppositeAshley Jackson’s gallery)email [email protected] or phone01484 688378.

Bookworm Bev startsweekly reading groupA PASSIONATE bookwormhas started a weeklyshared reading group inHonley.

Bev Playle hopes otherliterature lovers will joinher each Tuesday after-noon to read and discuss aselection of excerpts fromnovels, short stories andpoems at St Mary’s churchparish rooms.

Unlike traditional read-ing groups, all the readingwill be done during the ses-sion so there’s no home-work to complete. All thereading material will beprovided for each week,and Bev promises that no-one will have to read aloudunless they want to.

She explained why shehopes the group will bepopular: “I’ve started thisas I’m passionate aboutreading, especially readingaloud in groups, as I’veseen how powerful it canbe as a tool to help usthink more clearly, as wellas a rich source of enjoy-ment.

“All are welcome – andparticularly those whodon’t seem to be able tofind time to read on theirown, or for whatever rea-son lack confidence inreading, or simply just

want to have exposure todifferent genres or meetother people in an informalsetting.

“We aim for a relaxedand encouraging atmos-phere – and want everyoneto enjoy being there.”

The group will meet eachTuesday during term-time

from 2pm for around 90minutes.

The sessions cost £2which includes tea andcakes.

Anyone who would likefurther information cancontact Bev on 01484320918 or via email [email protected]

Bookworm Bev hopes others will join her sharedreading group in Honley.


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One-on-one care for yourdog with the same groomereach timeYour dog will be the only onebeing groomed in the van sothey receive exclusive atten-tion throughout the groom-ing procedure. Grrroomieshas your dog’s welfare at theheart of what we do; wetreat every dog like it’s ourown.

Our service allows dogsthe maximum freedom ofmovement and complieswith the five freedoms out-lined in Section 9 of the 2006Animal Welfare Act.

Do you have a nervous,temperamental or elderlydog that would benefitfrom a ‘home visit?’As the vehicle will be parkedoutside your home within

the dog’s territory, separa-tion anxiety is kept to a mini-mum. The vehicle offers acalm and relaxing environ-ment, as there are no otherbarking or playful dogs beinggroomed at the same time.My service is perfect forolder and anxious dogs whocannot handle the journey toa grooming salon..

Your pet is handled in aclean, comfortable andfully equipped environmentAll dogs are hand-dried, sothere is no risk of overheat-ing. Grooming takes place ina clean environment, reduc-ing the risk of your pet com-ing into contact with para-sites or other illnesses whichare often spread by contactwith other animals.

No more wet and hairymess in your car or home,or scratches to your familybath!Our van is equipped with awarm water hydro-bath and

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When we come to you, wefamiliarise ourselves withyour dog and agree whatservice you require, your dogis then taken to our vanwhere they are given ourundivided attention.

Not every dog loves bathtime, if you have a nervousdog we take extra time toform a bond with them, untilyour dog feels secure andcomfortable before anygrooming begins.

All we need is a safe andlegal space to park andaccess to one electrical sock-et from your property. Whenfinished your dog steps outof our van and is alreadyhome.

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Your monthly crossword New headteacher atHonley High SchoolBy Sandie Marshall

THE NEW year has broughta new headteacher to HonleyHigh School.

Paul Greenough has joinedthe school from Moor EndAcademy where he has beenvice principal for six years.

Although impressed withHonley’s growing reputationfor academic success, MrGreenough recognises he hascome on board at the start ofa particularly challengingyear for the school. At theend of 2013, the governingbody voted to change HonleyHigh’s status to a foundationschool with a co-operativetrust. These changes shouldcome in to force inSeptember.

He said: “It’s going to bean exciting year as we movetowards becoming a founda-tion school. That will give ussome control over our ownfuture while at the same timeremaining part of the localauthority family. That isimportant for us.”

At the same time, MrGreenough must focus onthe findings of September’sOfsted report which, to thesurprise of many, downgrad-ed Honley from level two tothree.

He said: “I know somepeople were shocked by thatresult but the Ofsted inspec-tion gave us some interestingand worthwhile feedback.

“We need to look inwardand say ‘yes, there are somethings we can do better’.That way we can be surethat next time Ofsted cometo school they will see

improvements. One of mykey principles and values isopportunity. I want to movethe school even further for-ward to make sure everyHonley pupil has the oppor-tunity to reach their poten-tial. I see it as a year ofopportunity for the schooland everyone connectedwith it.”

Paul Greenough, new headteacher at Honley High.


Club founder wantsto help more ridersBy Rose Crampton

FOLLOWING the officiallaunch of Holmfirth CyclingClub this January, coachAndrew Akers has vowed tohelp more novice riders getinvolved in the sport heloves.

Former policeman Andrewis a founding member ofHCC, which aims to makecycling accessible to peoplefrom all walks of life.

He is particularly keen tosee inexperienced riders trytheir hand at training andcompeting, and hopes thatmore novices will join theclub’s growing ranks in thefuture.

A seasoned rider, physio-therapist Andrew begancycling at just seven.

He went on to participatein road racing, sportive rid-ing, cyclocross and mountainbiking, and took up coachingwhen his son, Oliver, showedan interest in the sport.Having already gained hisLevel Two Track Coachingqualification, he is set tocomplete a Level Threecourse later this year.

Andrew and a group oflike-minded cyclists foundedHCC in 2013, with a view toencouraging more young andinexperienced riders to take

up the sport. He and fellowcoaches Andrew James,Rachael Mellor and PeterRoot will help members todevelop new skills andimprove their fitness levels,focusing on both competitiveand recreational cycling.

Andrew said: “We werekeen to form a progressive,forward thinking club, whichactively encourages youngriders to get involved in thesport.

“I’m looking forward toseeing more new membersjoin, and get involved withall aspects of cycling. I wantyoung riders and oldernovices to improve theirskills, and even participate incompetitive events.”

He and the HCC team willbe coaching local riders fromall walks of life. They arekeen to attract more femalemembers, and plan to holdsessions geared towards

women cyclists. Andrew himself particular-

ly enjoys the challenge ofmentoring inexperienced rid-ers.

He said: “For me, the bestpart of coaching has got tobe observing new young rid-ers on their first ‘Go Ride’sessions, when they cycleeverywhere at warp speedand can’t steer.

“After receiving goodcoaching, they begin to ridetheir bikes properly, and thecompetitive element showsthrough.”

Andrew has already beenoverwhelmed by the public’sresponse to HCC.

Hundreds of prospectivemembers attended its recentlaunch day, while keencyclists Jason McCartney MPand Mayor of KirkleesCouncillor Martyn Bolt camealong to show their support.

The event was a huge suc-cess, and saw 40 new ridersjoin the club’s ranks.

Ultimately, Andrew feelssure that Holmfirth’s iconicclimbs will prove the perfectchallenge for budding riders.Mindful of the fact that manyOlympic cyclists cut theirteeth with local clubs, healso hopes that HCC mightbe harbouring a few stars ofthe future.

“I want young ridersand older novices toimprove their skills,and even participatein competitiveevents.”

Excitement builds for Le Touras stage timings are unveiledOVER the next six monthsthe Holme Valley Reviewwill bring you all the latestannouncements and devel-opments, plus many of thebehind-the-scenes storiesas our towns prepare forthe Grand Depart.

Stage timings revealedWith the Grand Depart lessthan six months away, racetimings for both Yorkshirestages of the Tour deFrance have been released.

Riders will leave Leedsat noon on July 5 andarrive in Harrogatebetween 16.32 and 16.46the same day.

The following day theywill depart from York at11.20, speeding throughHuddersfield between14.18 and 14.37 and arriv-ing in Holmfirth at around14.38, 14.48 and 14.59.

Riders are set to scaleCote de Holme Mossbetween 14.49 and 15.12.

A caravan of supportvehicles, media cars andfloats will pass alongHolmfirth’s stretch of theroute at around 1pm, dis-tributing promotional

goodies and free samplesto the crowd. Arrive earlyto claim your spot!

Le Tour to have legacy inYorkshireTour organisers AmaurySport Organisation are intalks with British Cyclingand Welcome2Yorkshireabout the possibility ofstaging an annual three-dayrace in the county. The proposed event wouldlast for three days and fourstages, with a time-trial androad stage forming the firstleg. It would have the sameUCI ranking as therenowned CriteriumInternational, attracting ahost of high-calibre ridersand teams.

Red and white theme forthe Holme ValleyFollowing news that HomeMoss has been deemed theGrand Depart’s most chal-lenging ascent, scores oflocal businesses and organ-isations are taking part in adrive to turn the HolmeValley red and white thisJuly.

Holme Moss is the Grand

Depart’s only category twoclimb, meaning that thefirst rider to scale it maybe awarded the red polka-dot ‘King of the Mountains’jersey. With this in mind,the LeTourHolmfirth grouphas proposed that theHolme Valley adopt a‘white with red polka-dots’colour theme – and numer-ous local businesses aregetting involved. Ideasinclude bunting, coordinat-ing flowers, red dots on topof lorries and vans, and ashop-window display com-petition.

To share your ideas, visitwww.facebook.com/LeTourHolmfirth.

Tour makers to beannouncedThousands of ordinary peo-ple have registered tobecome Tour Makers – vol-unteers who will help tomake sure the GrandDepart goes as smoothly aspossible.

If you are chosen, let usknow by [email protected] or telephone 07747447023.


What’s On GuideMondays, TRX (Total

Body Resistance) trainingat Thongsbridge TennisClub, 6.30-7.15pm: first twovisits are free, then £3.75 fornon-members, no charge formembers. Build strength,balance, co-ordination, flexi-bility, core and joint stability,all while preventing injuries.To find out more, phone01484 687160.Tuesdays, Gather 2 Read

Club at St Mary's ParishRooms, Honley, 2pm to3.30pm (approx): come andenjoy shared-reading andconversation, £2, includescup of tea and cake, feel freeto join at any time, you don’thave to attend every week.More information from BevPlayle 01484 320918,[email protected] Saturday 8 February,Penistone Paramount: Dick

Whittington: rip-roaringpantomime presented byPenistone Theatre Group,performances 7pm mostevenings and 2pm Saturdaymatinee. Box office 01226767532. Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8

February, Lawrence BatleyTheatre, Huddersfield, alter-nate nights in the SygentaCellar: Alan Ayckbourn’s

Life of Riley and

Relatively Speaking,7.45pm, kicking off the 10thanniversary year of localfavourites Dick and Lottie.Box office 01484 430528,www.thelbt.orgThursday 6 February,Huddersfield Town Hall,7.30pm, Orchestra of

Opera North: first publicperformance together ofHoward Shelley, one of theUK's most highly esteemedpianists and his sonAlexander. Ticket informa-tion: 01484 222444. Thursday 6 – Saturday 8

February, Panto time at StBartholomew's ParishChurch Hall, Meltham:Pinnochio – presented byThe Stage Company,Meltham (formerly Slaithwaite Stage Co). Showtimes 7.30pm nightly and2.30pm Saturday. Tickets: £7,£4 children and concessions,group discount available.Phone 01484 851303.Friday 7 February –

Sunday 9 February,Holmfirth Picturedrome: Fri7, Uriah Heep – still rockingafter more than fourdecades Sat 8, Ruby Turner– from soaring ballads to amore uptempo groove withone of the UK’s finest soulfulvoices; Sun 9, Film:Philomena (2013, cert 12A),starring Judi Dench andSteve Coogan. doors 7pm, film 7.30pm. Ticketinformation: visit the BoxOffice bar, evenings 7-10pmor online: www.picture-drome.netSunday 9 February, Brass

& Young Voices: HepworthBand performing the first ina series of concerts at theUniversity of HuddersfieldSt Paul’s Hall, 7pm. An opportunity to hear one ofYorkshire’s top brass bandsin concert with choirs andsoloists from QueenElizabeth Grammar Schooland Wakefield Girls HighSchool. Ticket information01484 223200.Thursday 13 February,Honley Civic Society

meeting, 7.30pm, in theparish rooms, Church Street:Early brass bands in theHolme Valley – talk byJeffrey Turner.

Admission £2 non members.Thursday 13 February,Lawrence Batley Theatre,Huddersfield, 8pm, Comedy

Cellar with Nathan Caton

(Mock the Week, RussellHoward’s Good News, plushis own Radio 4 show Can’tTell Me Nothing) and JoeyPage (Never Mind TheBuzzcocks and NoelFielding's Luxury Comedy).Box office 01484 430528,www.thelbt.orgFriday 14 – Saturday 22

February, Honley Playerspresent Adventures in

Pantoland: performances7.15pm nightly (except Sun16 – Mon 17) and 2.30pmmatinees, both Saturdays, atSouthgate Theatre. Tickets£7 adults, £4 children, avail-able from Holme ValleyNews, Westgate, Honley.Friday 14 February, Filmnight at Hepworth VillageHall: Summer In February

(2013, cert 15), true tale oflove, liberty and scandalamong the Edwardianartists’ colony in Cornwall.Admission £3, 7.30pm start,doors and bar open from7pm.Saturday 15 February, TheCarding Shed, DobroydMills, Hepworth: evening of

dance with Dominic

Halpin and the Honey Bs

and guest dance tutor Trinafrom the Backstep BoogieClub. Tickets £15. Phone01484 680400.Sunday 16 February and 2

March, Holmfirth Farmers’

Market, 9am-2pm, in theMarket Hall, quality localproduce, fresh fruit and veg,meats, cheeses, cakes, jamsand much more. Informationline: 01484 223730.Sunday 16 February, AWinter Walk to the

Waterworks: 10.30am start,meet at the car park behindCarlile Institute and library,Meltham, seven miles ‘medi-um’ circular route acrossvaried terrain with magnifi-cent views above Melthamand Slaithwaite. ContactSusan, Kirklees CountrysideVolunteer 07979 292 781.Sunday 16 February, Meetat Trinity Church, MoorBottom, Honley, 2.15pm,map reading walk organ-ised jointly by Honley CivicSociety and the church –bring your compass!Monday 17 February,Huddersfield Local HistorySociety: Keeping A

Yorkshire Novelist In Her

Place – talk by Dave Russellon the life and work ofPhyllis Bentley, 7.30pm, Reception Room,Huddersfield Town Hall.Admission £2 non members.Thursday 20 February,

Penistone Paramount,7.30pm, The Blues Band –line-up includes Paul Jonesand Tom McGuinness, alsoof The Manfreds. Ticketinformation 01226 767532. Thursday 20 February and

20 March, Holme Valley

Civic Society monthly

meeting with a guest

speaker, 7.30pm atHolmfirth Civic Hall. Formore information, contactBrian Hinchliffe 01484683242, [email protected] 21 February, ThePostcard Inn, Holmfirth,8pm, Memphis Cruisers,three-piece band playingrock n’ roll and rockabilly.Phone 01484 768204.Friday 21 – Saturday 22

February, HolmfirthPicturedrome: Fri 21, Toyah

– one of the most memo-rable performers from theera of punk and new wave;Sat 22, A Foreigners Journey– paying homage to classicrock bands Foreigner andJourney. Tickets from theBox Office bar, evenings 7-10pm, online at www.pic-turedrome.netSaturday 22 February, Rise

to the Heights: walk fromMarsden Station, 10am start,11.5 miles with rough terrainand steep climbs, routeincluding 18th centuryHeights Church, Delph,Harrop Edge and over PuleHill. Wear suitable warmoutdoor clothing and sturdyfootwear and bring yourlunch and a drink. ContactNational Trust Marsden Moor on 01484 847016 oremail [email protected] 22 – Sunday 23

February, Colne ValleyMuseum, Golcar, 2-5pm, tra-

ditional oatcakes made in

the Victorian kitchen, try a‘traycle shauve’ for yourself.On Sunday, meet TheHavercake Lads, the 33rdRegiment of Foot Re-enact-ment Group. Phone 0148465976 or 07825 277 902.Saturday 22 February,Hepworth Live, 7.30pm atthe village hall: Phil Beer,popular ambassador foracoustic roots music, daz-zling multi instrumentalist,perhaps best known as atop-flight fiddler andfounder member ofacclaimed duo Show ofHands. Tickets £12 availableonline at www.hepworth-live.comThursday 27 February,Birdie Banquets at Tolson

Museum, RavensknowlePark, Huddersfield: comeand find out more aboutfeeding your garden birds.Make a feeder for your

feathered friends and,weather permitting, have ago at bird spotting in thepark, also indoor crafts toenjoy, 11am-1pm and 2-4pm.Admission £2.50 (£1.25Kirklees Passport). Phone01484 223830.Thursday 27 February –

Saturday 1 March,Lawrence Batley Theatre,Huddersfield, presents Tea

Time: wonderfully silly andcolourful celebration ofmeal times in words, song,music and dance, inspiredby the games we all playaround the kitchen table.Show times 2pm Thurs,11am and 2pm Fri and Sat.Box office 01484 430528,www.thelbt.orgFriday 28 February,Brockholes Village Hall,7.30pm, Beetle drive, fol-lowed by pie and peas sup-per, £5 per person, £12 fami-ly ticket. Contact KathleenHaigh 01484 662870,[email protected] 28 February –

Saturday 1 March,Lawrence Batley Theatre,Huddersfield: Opera dellaLuna presents The Mikado:familiar Gilbert and Sullivanmusic and songs in a mod-ern setting with costumesinspired by Versace andJean-Paul Gaultier. Expectsequins, stunning gowns,glamour, glorious singing,and madcap humour. Boxoffice 01484 430528,www.thelbt.orgSaturday 1 March, ColneValley Museum, Golcar, from10am, Mammoth book

sale: come and bag a bar-gain. Depending on theresponse, the sale may beextended to the followingday. Phone 01484 65976Saturday 1 March,Huddersfield Town Hall,7.30pm, St David’s Day

gala concert: SaddleworthMale Voice Choir with AledJones, also featuring com-pere-organist GordonStewart. Tickets £25, £20and £12.50. Contact DavidDavies on 01457 873182, [email protected] 7 – Saturday 8

March, HolmfirthPicturedrome: Fri 7, The

English Beat – very rareUK date by the band featur-ing ska legend DaveWakeling – hits including Mirror In the Bathroom, TooNice To Talk To and Can’tGet Used To Losing You; Sat8, Caravan, unsung heroes ofthe British prog rock move-ment. Tickets from the BoxOffice bar, evenings 7-10pm,online at www.picture-drome.netSaturday 8 March,Meltham Garden Society

Open Spring Show, 3pm-5.30pm in the church hall,Greens End Road. Exhibit-ors and visitors welcome.Afternoon tea will be served.Contact Ann Jones 01484327346.Sunday 9 March,Brockholes Village Hall,2pm-4.30pm, ‘Dustbin Film

Festival’ – a continuousprogramme of unusual,recently unearthed shorttravel and documentaryfilms, suitable for all thefamily, mainly from the1950s to the 70s, plus somehilarious early silent films. Sunday 22 March,Brockholes Village Trust

table top sale, 9am-1pm, inthe village hall. To book atable (£12) contact JohnCross 07763 062 197.

Phil Beer is playing at Hepworth Village Hall onFebruary 22.

THE Holmfirth Events websitehas now been running success-fully for over a year.

It shows lots of informationfor residents and visitors to theHolme Valley. The HolmfirthEvents website was set-up inOctober 2012 by Kerry Sykes tobring together a ‘one stop shop’for information on Holmfirth.

As well as showcasing andsummarising all the events in thetown, it also highlights places toeat, shops, attractions andaccommodation, with informa-tion and a gallery of photos, so ifyou have never been to a particu-lar place before, take a peek inadvance to find out more.

If you are a local group ororganisation, why not send yourevents in (it’s free). Just use thesubmit event form on the contactpage on the website.

It is currently receivingbetween 24,000 and 30,000 hits amonth, and is seen by peopleworldwide.

The website originated from a

community Facebook pagecalled ‘Holmfirth What’s onCalendar’ which now has almost5,000 ‘likers’, with a further 2,800followers on twitter@HolmfirthEvents

It’s the place where events andother local Information are post-ed, and has recently reunited, ontwo separate occasions, missingdogs with their owners, whichshows the vast amount of com-munity spirit in Holmfirth.

The website also has a ‘com-munity’ section which, amonglistings for local ‘things to join in’includes jobs from local compa-nies.

A free Facebook page called‘Holmfirth Jobs’ also allows localbusinesses to advertise [email protected] for fur-ther details of how to advertise.

Kerry has also set up otherFacebook pages and groups forHolmfirth. These include the‘Holmfirth Snow’ group and ‘ForSale or Swap Holmfirth’.

The Holmfirth Events website founder Kerry Sykes.

Website offers a‘one-stop shop’for information


THE Nook Brewhouse iscontinuing its long-standingsupport of Holme ValleyMountain Rescue Teamthrough sales of its specially-brewed fundraising ale,Rescue Red.

The amber-coloured,hoppy ale has been a popularaddition to the Nook’s regu-lar stable of beers since it

was launched in December2012 and has rarely beenabsent from the bar.

It has also proved popularat other pubs and barsaround the Huddersfieldarea.

10p per pint sold is donat-ed to the Holme ValleyMountain Rescue Team tohelp fund their ongoing proj-

ect to buy Marsden FireStation.

Thanks to another 5,600pints of Rescue Red sold, IanRoberts from the Holmfirth-based microbrewery handedover a cheque to JonathanIson and George Healey ofthe volunteer rescue team,adding another £560 to theheadquarters’ fund.

The Nook continues brewing specialale in support of Mountain Rescue

A SPECIAL meetingof Holmfirth ParishCouncil was calledfor February 3 toreceive a presenta-tion from representa-tives of supermarketcompany Morrisonsahead of a new sub-mission for planningpermission.

Last year,Morrisons announcedit wanted to build alarge store on theDrakes industrial sitein Honley.

The site, partlyused for a KirkleesCouncil depot, wascited during Tesco’splanning appeal as apreferable locationfor a supermarket inthe Holme Valley.

Morrisonspresent atmeeting

The Nook Brewhouse’s Ian Roberts hands over a cheque for £560 and shares a pintwith Jonathan Ison and George Healey of the volunteer rescue team.

LOCAL knowledge is neededto help unravel a First WorldWar mystery.

To commemorate the 100thanniversary of the outbreakWWI later this year, FarnleyEstates wants to erect aplaque in honour of the villagemen who died.

The problem is, very littleinformation seems to existfrom the period and FarnleyEstates director John Sykes ishoping local amateur histori-ans might be able to help fillin the gaps. So far he has dis-covered the names of threelocally-born soldiers who per-ished; Pte W Lodge, GnrErnest Price and Pte G Shaw.

Pte Lodge and Gnr Priceappear on the Thurstonlandmemorial but there is no men-tion of Pte Shaw who appar-ently died at home two weeksbefore the end of the war.

John said: “These are menwho died for their country andwe feel it’s only right that theyshould be remembered in thevillage where they were born.There may be more youngmen from Farnley who alsofought and died in the war,whom we don’t yet knowabout.

“There’s also a mystery overPte Shaw. Did he die from hisinjuries, illness or some othercause? We’d like to hear fromanyone who knows moreabout the history of theseyoung men, or who knows ofanyone else from Farnley whodied in WWI, so that we canremember them at the cente-nary,” he added.

If you have any information,or are related to the men whodied and can add to the infor-mation, please email [email protected] orcall 01484 665544.� Do you have family storiesof WWI heroes from theHolme Valley?

In the run-up to the 100thanniversary, we want to tellthe stories of local people whofought, died or survived theGreat War. Did your grandfa-ther or great-uncle send sto-ries from the front, did yourfamily lose more than oneyoung man, or was valley lifefor your ancestors changedcompletely as a result of theWar?

Whatever your story, let usknow by calling 07747 447023or emailing [email protected]

Do you have anyinformation forFarnley plaque?

If you’vegot a

story forthe nextHolmeValleyReview

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Six teams of Scoutsand supporterstoured the HolmeValley recently andcollected 200Christmas trees tobe chipped up andrecycled. Donationsfor the removalservice will be usedto purchase equip-ment to aidScouting in theregion.

First lamb of year bornOUR first lamb of the yearwas born, unexpectedly, onJanuary 25.

She was born outside inthe rain and was cold, wetand suffering from hypother-mia when we found her.

The lamb was quicklybrought home, warmed enroute under the heater in ourtractor cab and it is nowrecovering, cosy and warm,in our house porch wherewe can keep an eye on herand bottle feed her regularlyuntil she is strong enough toreturn to her mother. Ourchildren have taken chargeof her care and have appro-priately named her Eweno(Uno).

With the exception of anymore surprises we have 35ewes due to lamb later in

February, these will lambindoors sheltered from theweather and have beenhoused in our barn ready.

Our main flock of 250ewes, which are due to lambat the end of April, are stillgrazing land near Wakefieldwhere the weather is kinderand there is more grass toeat. Our main flock willreturn home at the end ofFebruary in time for preg-nancy scanning.

Over Christmas we alsoreceived the exciting newsthat we have been awardedrural development funding to

help restore our 170-year-oldstone barn to create bed andbreakfast accommodationand host food and farmingrelated short breaks.

Work is due to start short-ly and we have been clearingthe barn out ready (threegenerations of hoarders canaccumulate a substantialamount).

We plan to complete ourbarn development in Spring2015, opening with hands-onshort breaks over lambingtime.

If you can't wait that longto feed a lamb we shall beholding our popular lambingfarm tours again this April.

Details will follow shortlyon our website at www.cod-dysfarmshop .co.uk andearly booking is advised.

CAN A healthy takeawayever be more than a calorie-laden pie in the sky?

Kirklees Council’s FoodSafety Team believes it canand has spent much ofJanuary working with take-away owners to show themhow to reduce the amount offat, sugar and calories in thefry-ups, curries and kebabsthey are producing.

Over 70 of the area’s foodbusinesses signed up for afree half-day takeaway mas-ter class to look at healthyeating messages and prac-tices, encouraging them tofollow simple steps to pro-

duce healthier menu optionswithout compromising ontaste. Those who take partwill be able to display a cer-tificate in their shops and ontheir menus to show cus-tomers that healthier optionsare offered.

It’s an issue the council iskeen to tackle. Each year inBritain we spend an averageof £1,320 per person on take-away food – a whopping 12takeaways per person eachmonth.

And the health risks arealarming:� A 330g portion of take-away pepperoni pizza con-

tains more than 2/3rds of therecommended dailyallowance of salt for an adultand more than a day’s worthof saturated fat for a woman(WHICH consumer maga-zine).� An indian takeaway chick-en tikka masala, pilau riceand a plain naan contains awhopping 1,338 colories and55g of fat – 2/3rds of thecalories and 80% of the fat anaverage woman should havein a whole day.� A large portion of batteredcod and chips contains amassive 1,385 calories and77g of fat.

Owners receive fat reduction advice

OLDER people from theHolme Valley, pupils fromLydgate School for ComplexNeeds in Holmfirth andadults with mental healthissues celebrated the end ofa recent healthy eating proj-ect with a feast of home-made soup and bread.

Members of Holme Valley

Sharing Memories, a groupof older people who work oncreative projects in the com-munity, have been support-ing the Lydgate teenagerssince last September on anactivity called ‘Food forThought’.

They were joined by agroup of adults who use gar-

dening therapy to help tackletheir mental health issues.

The adult group is part ofHolme Valley GardeningNetwork’s ‘Growing Works’Project.

Sharing Memories receivedfunding through Big LotteryFund’s Awards for All pro-gramme to run the project.

Emily McKevett and Aaron Kirkbright from Lydgate School for Complex Needs cook up acelebratory meal with members of Sharing Memories and Growing Works.

Feast celebrates end of project

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www.simonblyth.co.uk Open 7 days a week

The large local firm with decades of experience sellinghomes in and around The Holme Valley with three out ofour six branches in Kirklees offering unrivalled coverage.Offices at: Holmfirth,Kirkburton,Huddersfield, Penistone,Barnsley and Wakefield.

A FOUR bedroom stonebuilt semi-detatched homein Meltham that has beencreated from two periodcottages is on the marketwith Simon Blyth.

During the 1990sextensive rebuilding andrenovation allowed twoproperties – numbers 3and 5 – to become ‘TheHeys’, with rural viewsfrom all the rooms.

At this time the gardenswere developed to providevarious sitting areas,interesting borders aroundtwo lawns and a vegetablepatch. There is a largeYorkstone flagged terracewith expansive viewssouth across the valleyand private parking forthree cars on traditionalstone sets. The originalnumber 5 – to the rear ofthe property – is believedto date from the late 18thor early 19th century andappears on one of theearliest maps found so farof the area. The first floorabove the current dining

room was a school roomand the original access canstill be seen on theexterior back wall. Thebeams are original, as arethe fireplace, stone flaggedfloor and most of the stonemullions. The stonemason’s mark can still beseen on the fireplacesurround. The beams inthe current upstairs studyare of particular interest.

Towards the end of the19th century additionalrooms were added to thefront of the property tomake three small cottages– numbers 1, 3 and 5 TheHeys. It is believed thatthis building work haslinks with the building ofBlackmoor Foot Reservoir.

Many of the originalfeatures have beenmaintained and replaced –in particular the frontwindow was returned toits mullion style, whileensuring a moderncomfortable and flexiblehome. On the first floorthe house has no through

access, thus providing aself-contained area forguests or family membercomprising two cottagebedrooms and a showerroom which are accessedvia a solid oak bespokestaircase leading from thedining room.

This arrangement hasenabled the originalcharacter of the study tobe maintained.

The property abutts theconservation area ofHelme Village and waspart of the original HelmeHall Estate.

The Heys is made up ofan entrance hall, lounge,home office/study withexternal stable style door,formal dining room, oakfitted kitchen with graniteworktops and Boschappliances. The propertyhas two staircases leadingto four double bedrooms,shower room and housebathroom.

The Heys is on themarket for offers around£339,950

Four-bedroom house madeup of two period cottages


The Heys in Helme, Meltham is on the market for £339,950.

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ST. GEORGES ROAD, SCHOLES, HOLMFIRTH

THIS BESPOKE DETACHED, STONE BUILT HOME ENJOYS A LOVELY LOCATION SET IN MATUREGARDENS AND HAS TWO HUGE SITTING ROOMS, ONE OF WHICH HAS BEEN USED AS A SNOOKERROOM WITH SITTING AREA ADJOINING. With four bedrooms and study the home which does require some internalrejuvenation briefly comprises: entrance hallway,W/C, sitting room with doors out to garden, dining area, well presented diningkitchen, utility room and second sitting room/snooker room.To the first floor are four bedrooms (master with en-suite) and housebathroom.The home enjoys an impressive driveway which leads up to additional parking, a double garage and impressive gardens. Setin this well regarded village the home enjoys a most enviable plot, excellent views and amenities close at hand. EPC - E

O/A £468,950 RYEFIELDS, SCHOLES, HOLMFIRTH

THIS DETACHED FAMILY HOME HAS MUCH MORE SPACE THAN MIGHT FIRST BEIMAGINED, BOTH INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. With a stunning breakfast kitchen this four bedroomfamily home has versatile accommodation throughout including large lounge, pleasant dining area and a ground floorbedroom/study.The modern family home briefly comprises: impressive entrance hallway with glazed wall,W/C, diningkitchen, lounge and study/bedroom four.To the first floor are three more bedrooms (master with en-suite) and housebathroom. Surrounded by its large and well maintained gardens the home sits in a wonderful semi-rural location andoffers itself as excellent value for money. EPC - E

O/A £329,950

DELIGHTFUL DETACHED GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE SET WITHIN APPROX 3.5 ACRES WITHTREMENDOUS LONG DISTANCE VIEWS AND OFFERING A HUGE AMOUNT OF SCOPE. With twolarge fields, a collection of outbuildings and pleasant garden/yard areas, this charming currently three bedroomed cottagedisplays a date stone of 1806 and holds within all of the usual features beams, mullioned windows, flagged floors and thelike. Sure to be of interest to those who seek a simple pleasant rural smallholding or to those who would like to createsomething that extra special. Located equidistant between Holmfirth, Penistone and Shepley it is well located for thecommuter yet enjoys a stunning rural location. EPC - G

O/O £300,000

UPPERGATE, HEPWORTH

LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF A PARTICULARLY WELL REGARDED VILLAGE IS THIS DETACHED STONEBUILT, FOUR BEDROOM, CHARACTERFUL HOME WHICH HAS A GARAGE, DRIVEWAY AND PLEASANTGARDENS. With all the usual modern appointments the home has a versatile and interesting accommodation that briefly comprises:Lobby area, entrance hallway,W/C, dining room, conservatory, sitting room, kitchen, utility room and bedroom four/study.To the firstfloor are three good size bedrooms (master with dressing area and en-suite) and house bathroom.There is a good size garage withautomatic door and personnel door into accommodation, driveway and gardens.The property also benefits from a substantial incomecourtesy of its solar panels. Located in the centre of this well regarded village this rare find must be viewed. EPC - D

O/A £279,950

PARIS, SCHOLES, HOLMFIRTH

POSITIONED IN THE CENTRE OF THIS POPULAR WELL REGARDED VILLAGE IS THIS FOUR/FIVEBEDROOM DETACHED SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME WITH APPROXIMATELY 2000SQFT OF LIVINGSPACE EXCLUDING THE LARGE INTEGRAL GARAGE. With flexible accommodation over three levels theproperty enjoys a well regarded village location and briefly comprises: entrance lobby, large family room and utility.To the firstfloor is a large dining kitchen, lounge diner, inner hallway, guest w/c and study/bedroom five.Three further double bedrooms(master with en-suite) and house bathroom can be found on the top floor.There is a large integral garage, double widthdriveway, turning point and to the rear an enclosed garden with lawn and decked area. No upper chain involvement. EPC - D

O/O £299,950

RYECROFT LANE, SCHOLES, HOLMFIRTH

A MOST CHARMING PERIOD END COTTAGE IN A WONDERFUL SEMI-RURAL SETTING WITHOUTLOOK ACROSS OPEN FIELDS HAVING A REAR GARDEN AND DRIVEWAY WITH DETACHEDGARAGE. Having the advantage of no upper chain this period cottage enjoys a superb setting with open aspect.With LPG centralheating and double glazing the property has a driveway and a detached, larger than average, garage.The accommodation comprises;entrance lobby, kitchen, lounge and useful vaulted cellar which has been used as a small home office in the past.To the first floor aretwo bedrooms and the bathroom.To the rear is the garden and to the right hand side of the property is the driveway and thegarage.The property is in a convenient yet semi-rural setting. **NO UPPER CHAIN INVOLVEMENT** EPC - F

O/A £129,950

OFF SPRING LANE, HOLMFIRTH

A DELIGHTFUL FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH LOVELY GARDENS ANDSUPERB VIEWS ACROSS THE VALLEY. This newly built home is finished to a high specification throughout andenjoys a pleasant hamlet style setting.The property`s accommodation is particularly light and bright courtesy of a variety ofwindows throughout the home. Briefly comprising of Entrance hallway; guest wc; spacious and modern dining/kitchen;impressive lounge with French doors to the garden and utility room.To the first floor are four double bedrooms, the masterbedroom with en-suite; and the modern family bathroom. Externally the property has large garden spaces with off roadparking and a good sized garage.All located within a modern hamlet in walking distance of Holmfirth. EPC - C

RENT: £1,100pcmBILHAM ROAD, CLAYTON WEST

A WELL KNOWN PERIOD HOUSE SET IN A HIGHLY REGARDED AREA, OVERLOOKING APROTECTED PARKLAND AND HAS BEEN TATSEFULLY UPGRADED WHILST STILL RETAININGTHE AIR OF QUALITY. With a stunning stone staircase, fine period windows and many other superb features; It hasdelightful gardens with impressive entrance gates. Briefly comprising: entrance hall, 22`7" in length, with entrance to bothfront and rear, sitting room, lounge, dining kitchen, pantry, dining room, lobby, w/c, utility room, five large bedrooms, two en-suite, family bathroom and impressive cellars.All being well located for commuting and a local countryside at hand.Viewingsare compulsory to appreciate the high standard of living available. EPC rating: G. Fully Managed by Simon Blyth Lettings

RENT: £2,800 PCM

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Forecasters predict gales and snowto continue throughout FebruaryIN the winter months ahome’s first measure of pro-tection against rain andsnow is the roof.

We asked Craig Fenton,owner of Fenton and FentonRoofing, one of the largestreputable roofing companiesin the area, to offer tips onhow to get your roof readyfor winter rain, hail, snowand storms.

These were Craig’s recom-mendations:1. Check the roof framingstructure to make sure it isnot compromised. Visuallyscan the roof for any saggingor uneven areas. If you dosee an area that looksuneven, this may mean dam-age to the roof deck belowthe surface.

2. Inspect the gutter systemsto make sure they are free ofbranches, leaves or otherdebris. This step ensuresthat rain water and snowhave a way off the roof. Ifthe water or snow is leftstanding on the roof, it canlead to leaking or icedamming.3. Make sure that gutters are

fastened properly and aretight and secure so theydon’t cause overflow andbuild-up or fall off the fasciaboard. Leaking water canend up causing damage notjust to your roof, but to yourinterior walls as well.

4. Check the valleys of theroof to ensure they are freeand clear of debris that canadd weight to the roof andalso act as a barrier to rainand snow. Leaks frequentlyoccur in the valleys so makesure they are well protectedby a proper roofing system.

5. One of the most commoncauses for roofing leaks isdue to problems with flash-ing. Flashing is the alumini-um or metal material that isused in roof to wall transi-tions over joints to preventwater from seeping in andcausing damage. Metal flash-ing should also be usedaround roof vents, pipes,skylights, and chimneys.Remember that flashings canbe loosened or torn by highwinds and heavy rains, soinspect the areas annually.

6. Walk around and carefullyinspect the tiles, slates,ridges, and mortar etc andlook for missing/loose areasor damage from birds,rodents, or squirrels.

7. Serious leaks appearingshow that you need to getthe leaks fixed earlier ratherthan later, certainly at thelatest during the autumnmonths before the badweather returns. If notrepaired, these leaks canlead to larger problems. Forinstance, if the water leaksinto the framework of thebuilding, it is at risk oftouching the wires which arelocated in the walls and ceil-ing, which would be a firehazard. Water can also rotwood – making it weak andunsafe.

If you have evidence ofany of these defects, Fentonand Fenton Roofing has asolution for every onetogether with a highlytrained workforce and out-standing response times.

Fenton and FentonRoofing provides a full range

of roofing services to meetcustomer requirements, spe-cialising in domestic andcommercial repairs andrenewals.

With the majority of workin the domestic market, theteam has helped thousands

of homeowners improvetheir homes with new roofs,repairs to existing roofs orwith stylish additions suchas new UPVC fascias andguttering.

However, according toCraig, now is the key time of

the year when homeownerscan effectively provide theirown insurance by havingtheir roofs inspected orrepaired before the bad win-ter weather really takes itstoll.

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A house roof awaiting repair. Picture credit: pauws99

For all enquiries and a free inspection please call Fenton & Fenton on 01484 885309.

Is you roof ready for the worst of the winter weather?

Holme Valley Review February 2014

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