8March2010
Posted by patrick under: News.
The first Holmfirth Film Festival, (22 – 29 May), is running an exciting short film competition; ‘Beyond the Summer Wine’, for aspiring film makers.
The film festival is looking for quirky and individual short films that are inspired by the people, activities and landscape of the Holme Valley. The film can be a drama, comedy, documentary or an experimental film using action or animation. There are two categories; Up to 10 minutes and a 60 second film, for which you may even use your mobile phone. You can submit as many films as you like; there is no limit. And the competition is free to enter.
Holmfirth is famous for the longest running sitcom, The Last of the Summer Wine. This fondly cherished programme has been running for over 30 years but the festival is keen for film-makers to go beyond these stereotypes with the theme; Beyond the Summer Wine. The films need should show a fresh look at Holmfirth and the Holme Valley and draw inspiration from the outstanding landscape of the area.
The judging panel for the competition is made up of well-known creative people from the area.
Yorkshire’s own Ashley Jackson; he has captured the very essence of Yorkshire in his work throughout his vast career by working within the countryside for inspiration. Jackson has become a very well established watercolour painter, with several famous collectors of his work. Jackson strives to encourage people to appreciate the landscape around them, making him the perfect judge for this competition.
Also on the panel; as a writer, a broadcaster and above all, a film expert, is Tony Earnshaw, the artistic director of the Bradford International Film Festival and the Head of Programming at the National Media Museum.
Deadline for submission is 23rd April. For more details, email: shortfilms@holmfirthfilmfestival.co.uk
8March2010
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Well known children’s author Helena Pielichaty is to give a reading at Holmfirth Library – and tickets are now on sale.
Helen, author of the Girls FC and the After school club series, will be reading from her work at 10.30am on Tuesday, April 13.
Tickets available at Holmfirth Library, or ring 222430 for more details.
See Helen’s website.
28February2010
Posted by patrick under: Readers' Emails.
From: Kevin Mercer
Email: kuzco@tiscali.co.uk
I wonder if you can help me trace an old friend who sailed with me in the Merchant Navy 1961/62 who may live in Holmfirth or thereabouts
He is called Henry but his last name ecapes me. He was writing a book about an incident in the Atlantic aboard the SS Cotopaxi when we almost sank.
Kind regards
23February2010
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Holme Valley gardeners will be able to pick up some seasonal tips with the return of popular Radio Leeds gardening expert, Joe Maiden, (pictured left) to Brockholes Village Hall on the evening of Wednesday 3rd. March.
Joe will be sharing his knowledge of a life spent as a gardener and nursery- man and provide a number of tips in time for spring time planting. The evening will provide a chance for the audience to ask Joe’s advice on the care and growing of plants and Joe will have with him a wide range of plants to demonstrate his green-fingered skills.
This will be Joe’s fourth visit to Brockholes where he has previously entertained a full house of eager amateurs.
The evening starts at 7.30pm and tickets, costing £4, are available at Brockholes village post office or by phoning Huddersfield 663270.
21February2010
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More snow fell across the Holme Valley overnight (Sunday, Feb 21) and we were pleased to receive the usual flow of snow-watch emails from local residents reporting tricky roads and conditions in Hade Edge, New Mill and Digley Reservoir.
No further heavy falls are forecast today, hopefully, it will all have gone by tomorrow when residents have to get to work, and the kids go back to school following the half term holiday.
Many thanks for all the postive messages following publication of our aerial snow shot of Holmfirth in January, many were suitable impressed. Unfortunately we have no further ones of Holmfirth, however we are delighted to feature the one above taken the very same day of our famous landmark - Emley Moor TV Mast.
Please note we are unable to provide copyright permission for these aerial images to be used elsewhere, sorry we can’t help. We ask commercial websites wishing to feature them to link to the images on our page.
21February2010
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From ballroom dancing classes and a “Summer Wine and Hamlets” walk to the world famous Courtney Pine. These are among the varied events lined up in Holmfirth over the next few weeks.
The ballroom dancing classes at the Civic Hall start on Monday, March 1, and are suitable for adults who have done little or no exercise or dance before or who have not done any for a long time. Age doesn’t matter, nor does two left feet! – the classes are being led by Tristan Edgar and will incorporate many different dance styles including Salsa
The classes will teach the basics in a relaxed fun environment and are suitable for couples but if you wish to attend by yourself then you may do so.
Mondays Class at Holmfirth Civic Hall:
- 1pm – 1.45pm is a Salsa Latin in Line class
- 1.45pm – 3pm is Ballroom and Latin class
Participants can attend both classes for £5 or £4 for the Ballroom and Latin and £3 for the Salsa Latin in Line. Email: debra.france-sargeant@kirklees.gov.uk
The Summer Wine & Hamlets walk starts at Holmfirth Pool at 9.30am on Saturday, March 20. Described as a medium circular walk of 9 to 10 miles organised by Huddersfield CHA (Countryside Holiday Association) who organises weekly walks in the winter. Sorry – no dogs allowed . For more details, ring Mrs Eileen Blakey on 01484 534521
If you miss that, there is a great hike entitled “Water, Water Everywhere” on Sunday 28th March, from 11am to 5pm. Join David and the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers for a 8 miles medium walk. A circular tour of the upper Holme Valley Reservoirs. Meet at the large car park in the quarry on the north side of Digley Reservoir, off Digley Royd Lane.
World famous saxophonist Courtney Pine and special guest Omar Puente takes to the Picturedrome stage on Friday, March 12, at 7.30pm. Special guest Omar Puente is an exponent of hot Cuban salsa music. Courtney is credited with transforming the face of contemporary British Jazz and revered across the world for his innovative style and love of playing live. Tickets: £17.50 Box Office: 0871 230 1101
21February2010
Posted by patrick under: Readers' Emails.
I am trying to trace a family member called Leslie Wilson who at some point owned a fish and chip shop in the centre of Holmfirth – most certainly in the 70’s.
Leslie was born in the Dewsbury/Ossett/Leeds area in circa 1930. My father Kenneth and Uncle John, Leslies’s cousins, remember that he was a member of the Royal Air Force for some time around the 1940’s.
If anyone could give me information on Leslie or his immediate family’s whereabouts nowadays I would be most grateful.
ck.wilsontimms@gmail.com
21February2010
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North Light Gallery in nearby Armitage Bridge is launching a significant exhibition featuring the work of equine artist Caro Ward, who lives and works in Shepley.
Her main subject matter is the horse in all its many different guises. This exhibition pays homage to the animal that has for thousands of years been the mainstay of our society.
As an accomplished horsewoman herself, Caro is suitably engaged to paint the locomotion and symmetry anatomy, as well as the intricate muscle structure. Caro uses loosely applied paint to describe the freedom of the animal. Paint is given measured, but unpredictable freedom – reminiscent of the contrast found in the nature of the horse with its measured and yet unpredictable approach.
Caro’s large-scale oil paintings on canvas communicate this message as a tribute to our noble friend who can be accurately described as a modern day athlete – tuned, honed and bred to perfection.
The inspiration for the exhibition came to her after a visit to see Large as Life George Stubbs at Leeds and York City Art Gallery in 2008. In recent years there has been renewed interest in the work of George Stubbs, whose famous painting Whistlejacket belonged to the Fiztwilliam family at Wentworth House near Barnsley. Lord Halifax owns the sister painting Scrub, which has been exhibited for the first time here in our region. These world famous paintings have their origins right here in Yorkshire.
Caro graduated with honours from The University of Huddersfield and combined her lifelong interest of art and equine subjects to create a career that has seen her work displayed in The Mall Galleries in London and also in Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, York and Harrogate. Her work has been collected locally and nationally and, most recently, recently by the Queens granddaughter – Zara Phillips.
As an added extra, Caro (pictured) has devised a series of live horse drawing and painting workshops. The horse will be in the gallery for students to perfect their skill with Caro on hand to advise and demonstrate different techniques.
Also primary school children have been invited to attend the gallery for drawing and painting days. If you would like further details of these events please contact info@caro-artist.co.uk or 07940 896752.
The Horse in Art exhibition, featuring oil Painting, prints and sketches, with guest sculpture and 3-D installation pieces, runs from Friday 5th March – Saturday 29th May
19February2010
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Holme Valley Riding Club is staging an indoor cross country on Sunday February 28.
The event will include jumping Classes – Minimus, Novice, Intermediate, Open. Its open to members and non members. The location is Woodnook Arena on Meltham Road at Meltham.
For more information, contact:
Mrs Jann Crosland on 01484 845556
or email: holmevalley@btinternet.com
6February2010
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Author Jack Dunnill as Captain Mainwaring in a local production of Dad's Army
HOLMFIRTH journalist Jack Dunnill achieved his boyhood dream of working in Fleet Street at the age of 25 and spent more than 30 years as a Daily Mail reporter. He has finally found time to write “that first novel” …“Dancing with the Captain”.
He had previously written plays and sketches, not for publication, but for performance by the local award-winning drama group Turn Again Theatre, of which he was a founder member 23 years ago and is currently publicity officer.
Football fan, moderate golfer, hard-rock enthusiast and critic, he is a long time traveller but a relative newcomer to the delights of cruising. Married with two daughters, Jack has lived most of his adult life in the “Summer Wine” town of Holmfirth. He describes his wife Beryl, paradoxically, as “my biggest critic and supporter”.
Publisher’s Press Release:
Jack Dunnill treats the readers of his new novel “Dancing With The Captain” to the delights of the maiden voyage of the White Satin, the gleaming new £500 million cruise ship. The ship holds many attractions in the form of beautiful dancing girls, romance and comedy, plus plenty of action with sabotage and crime. His hero Alan Hale, an award-winning news reporter, pulls out all the stops in his quest.
Each day presents him with another enigma and Alan goes beyond the call of duty to provide us with a titillating story which encourages the reader to turn the next page. We cruise along with the passengers as they embark on their tour and visit exotic parts of the world, each port holding out its own mystery for Jack’s central character and his lovely companions.
If you only ever take one cruise … make it this one. The book is available, price £9.99, direct from the publishers austinmacauley.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.com and to order from leading book stores. Check out the official website for the new book.
