May
2008
Articles from 31st May 2008
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Court action on £15m town plan
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
TOWN centre regeneration plans for Penistone are set to end up in the High Court as a local landowner moves to block Tesco’s planned expansion. Read
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Sunday trains bonus
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
MORE Sunday trains are now operating along the Penistone Line rail link between Huddersfield and Sheffied, via Barnsley. Read
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Dancing days
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
MRS Lorna MacDonald, of Wooldale, entertained Shelley Methodist Church Ladies’ Circle recalling her days as a professional dancer. Read
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THE popular annual Pennine Tractor Rally from Marsh Farm, Marsh Lane Shepley will be held this year on Sunday June 15.
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
To coincide with the rally – which has raised funds for Kirkwood Hospice, the HRI, the Multiple Sclerosis Society and other charities – the Calderdale and South Yorkshire Area of the British Caravanners Club, a section of the Camping and Caravanners’ Club which covers the whole of South Yorkshire and part of West Yorkshire (south of the M62), will be holding a five day meet (June 12 to 17) at the farm. Read
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BIRDSEDGE
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
LOCAL residents are invited to a social evening in the village hall today (start 7pm). The event is being organised by Birdsedge Village Hall Committee whose members have been working for several years to secure the hall’s future through proposed renovation plans. Villagers attending this evening’s social will be given an update on developments on the project. A bar and light supper are available. Read
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Scout’s honour
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
A Holme Valley Scout has been honoured with the a prestigious award. District Commissioner, Kevin Johns (right), was given the Silver Acorn award, the second highest honour in Scouting, by County Commissioner, Neil Leatherland at a St George’s Day service at Christ Church, New Mill. The award is given in recognition of specially distinguished service to Scouting. Read
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GOLCAR
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
The Golcar Baptist Forum met last Tuesday when Jenny Crompton, wife of the vicar of Golcar, spoke about the high school and clinic at Issenyi in Tanzania, which is linked to the Wakefield Diocese. Leader was Olga Whitehead and tea hosteses were Margaret Whitwam and Eve Watkins. Read
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The highs and lows of a life spent in television
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
THRILLS and Spills of My Life in Television was the title of an entertaining talk given to Huddersfield Group of the Institute of Advanced Motorists by Nicola Down. Read
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Village at crossroads with safety campaign
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
YOUNG and old have joined forces to call for vital road safety improvements in Birdsedge. Read
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BROCKHOLES
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
Parish communion at St George’s Church was celebrated by the Rev David Barnes. During his address, he suggested that we need to look to our priorities and trust God more. Martin Dove read the lesson. Elizabeth Mosley was the server and Verena Wood was the organist. Read
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Chance to join partners
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
THE Penistone Line Partnership – a voluntary organisation which supports and promotes community involvement along the Huddersfield to Penistone and Sheffield rail line– and has a good time in the process – is on the lookout for new members. Read
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Court action on £15m town plan
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
TOWN centre regeneration plans for Penistone are set to end up in the High Court as a local landowner moves to block Tesco’s planned expansion. Read
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Sell out show
May 31 2008 | Express and Chronicle
THE Hade Edge Band Centenary Concert in Huddersfield Town Hall on Saturday week (June 14) is a complete sell out. Programmes cost £2. Read
