13May2008
Posted by patrick under: News.
Thanks for the timely reminder from enthusiasts at Holmfirth Farmers Market about their next monthly Market this coming Sunday, May 18. The spokeswoman said: “Come early as it was so busy last month that most traders had sold up at 12.30pm. The busy craft market is still on each Saturday 10am till 4pm.” Please do not contact this website for any enquiries about renting space at the Holmfirth markets, we get several enquiries each week. These should be directed to: Email: markets@kirklees.gov.uk
10May2008
Posted by patrick under: News.
Hot sunny weather…crowds of colourful musicians…rousing music…yes its Holmfirth Festival of Folk Weekend again (May 9,10,11)! The town is busy and bustling in the roasting temperatures with lots of musical events taking place at venues across town. There is still plenty of attractions for those wishing to come and visit this weekend. Scroll down the page to see the news item posted several days ago with more details about the event. Come and join in the fun!
8May2008
Posted by patrick under: News.
The two day multi-agency operation Kirklees Focus, which tackles quality of life issues such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, moves into the Honley and New Mill area of Huddersfield on Monday 12 May.
Officers from the Valleys Neighbourhood Policing Team will be working alongside Crime Reduction Officers, Kirklees Council, Kirklees Community Safety, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), Hackney Licensing, Environmental Rangers, Housing Department, Trading Standards and a number of other local agencies.
The operation will involve partners working together to tackle issues such as anti-social behaviour, drugs, cleaning up the environment, providing crime prevention advice, monitoring motor vehicles in the area, targeting known offenders and those wanted on warrant.
Inspector Mark Trueman of the Valleys Neighbourhood Policing Team hopes this concentrated effort will make a difference for residents in the area:
“The Kirklees Focus initiative does make an impact in the areas it covers and this is proven by the results from operations we have already undertaken right across the District.
“The operation is also a good opportunity to work alongside our partners to address quality of life issues in specific areas. Its also a chance for residents to speak to officers from their local Neighbourhood Policing Team about any concerns or issues they may have.
“In Honley, in particular, we have recently passed out a questionnaire asking residents about any issues they may have. The feedback we received noted litter, boy racers and teenagers congregating on street corners as areas for concern. All these issues are currently being dealt with, however, Kirklees Focus will enable us to address these concerns further.
“Our overall aim will be to reduce reports of criminal damage and antisocial behaviour. We will also be looking to arrest those wanted for offences. By providing a cleaner environment for those that live and work in these areas, we plan to reduce the fear of crime.
“Although it is only a two day operation, we hope to leave a lasting effect on the Honley and New Mill areas and also a confidence within the community, that their needs and expectations will be met.”
7May2008
Posted by patrick under: Readers' Emails; Valley History.
Email from Linda Smith
Hello, Patrick. I am seeking your help with an exciting project we at Huddersfield Local Studies Library are undertaking about the Holmfirth Tiger and wonder if you would be able to put details on the Holmfirth website. You may remember that the Overend family of Holmfirth were circus performers and, on a tour of South Africa in 1939, they were asked to rear a tiger cub born of one of the circus tigers. Shortly after the outbreak of World War II they returned home with the cub, who lived with the family for the next 10 years. The tiger, Fenella, was often seen in the back garden of the Overends* home and on walks from the house into the surrounding countryside. There were several amusing incidents as a result, some of them involving the people of Holmfirth.
We should love to recapture some of the atmosphere of the time and to recall some of stories that have emerged from time to time about the Tiger locally, and we feel that this is a good opportunity to record some of those memories for all time. We are organising some get-togethers of people who remember Fenella, to exchange reminiscences and stir further memories. We feel that these would be enjoyable social occasions and there will be an opportunity, for anyone who wants to, to have their personal story recorded, although this is entirely optional. Alternatively, anyone who wants to will be able to jot down their recollections for others to enjoy.
We are asking for your help in informing local people about the get-togethers. They are at Holmfirth public library on Tuesday, 17th June 10am to noon and Thursday 19th June 2 to 4pm. We hope that, like us, you think this is a really good idea and worth doing, and I hope you will support us. We just ask that anyone who wishes to come contacts us in advance just so we know how many people we might expect at each meeting. The contact telephone number is 01484 221965. Please ask for Linda Smith, Sarah Harding or Pam Riding.
Thanks very much, Linda Smith
See also the Tiger Story compiled by local school children.
7May2008
Posted by patrick under: News; Readers' Emails.
Email from Sophie Henzell, The Gallery Team:
“Multum in Parvo” (Much in little), an exhibition of works by 40 artists from Leeds Fine Art Club at the North House Gallery, Armitage Bridge, just a short drive from Holmfirth. Open on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays from Friday 23rd May - Sunday 8th June 2008. Fridays and Saturdays - 10.00am - 4.00pm Sundays - 11.00am - 4.00pm
Since its foundation in 1874 the Leeds Fine Art Club has existed to promote and encourage art and artists throughout the region. The Club, which has included such nationally and internationally well known artists as Jacob Kramer, Trevor Stubbley and Bill Oliver, now has more than 60 artist members who continue to uphold these high standards. We also have over 50 non-exhibiting members who take an active part in Club affairs and events. The Club organises regular group exhibitions at a variety of venues as well as maintaining an ongoing display of work at 3 Albion Place in the centre of Leeds. Many of the artists also exhibit independently in galleries at home and abroad. There are plenty of opportunities for the general public to see a dynamic range of original artwork (Note that at 3 Albion Place this is by prior arrangement).
7May2008
Posted by patrick under: News.
Forty creative years, forty years of charitable giving! artWEEK is a local event with a national reputation – most of the exhibitors are from this area but visitors come from all over the country to look and to buy. It is astounding how much artistic talent there is locally – it is this that makes the event such a success . . . and brings so many visitors to Holmfirth every year. The main Exhibition in the Civic Hall runs all week and features work by around 400 professional & amateur artists. In addition there are over 20 smaller fringe venues around the Valley each year.
Would you like to help make artWEEK 2008 a success? All the people you see working at the Exhibition are volunteers – stewards, tearoom staff, sales desk staff, raffle ticket sellers (not to mention those behind the screens who you may not see – organisers, screen builders, lighting fitters, picture hangers). The whole event is run voluntarily and each day we need 80 people to keep things running smoothly – so, if you can spare a few hours please get in touch.
In addition we especially need help setting up and dismantling the Exhibition.Setting up screens happens a week before the opening on the Sunday morning (29 June 2008) from 9.00. Taking everything down and putting it all away is on Sunday after the Exhibiton closes (13 July 2008), also from 9.00.
Please come along on one or both dates – your help will be greatly appreciated! Just turn up or call Richard on 01484 68 94 64.
7May2008
Posted by patrick under: Readers' Emails.
Email from Lucy Ingles, Buxton, Derbyshire
Please can you pass on my sincere gratitude to the local lady who found my purse and left it at the police station to collect. It nearly ruined what would otherwise have been quite a nice weekend, as it contained my plastic cards and about £50 in cash. It is lovely that there are still so many honest people about. We were visting Holmfirth for a weekend during the Bank Holiday and had a very enjoyable time, made to feel most welcome. We particularly loved the little cinema.
7May2008
Posted by patrick under: Readers' Emails.
Andrea Myers, Holmfirth:
Having lived in Holmfirth for nearly 12 years now, we love the area, and the community. But I wonder when someone will call a halt to all the housing? It seems that any small piece of land is suddenly earmarked for a new development - not just one house but a big block of apartments. When I rang the council’s planning department recently, they said the existing planning laws suited apartments rather than individual houses. We recently looked at some old photos of surrouding villages and communities round Holmfirth, and they were individual and self-distinct settlements surrounded by fields and trees. It seems to be now one massive sprawl.
7May2008
Posted by patrick under: Readers' Emails.
Email comment from J Harding, Cartworth Moor:
Not one to readily complain, I do think Holmfirth generally could benefit from a new lick of paint, it is looking a little down in the dumps, particularly embarrassed showing visitors round. How come is it that that the Council must extract a fortune in community charges from all the many households in Holmfirth, yet very little money seems to be spent here. I wonder if there will be another show of flowers this Summer which can help to add a little colour.
