Oct
2008
Articles from 25th Oct 2008
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Bakery revampworries
Oct 25 2008 | Express and Chronicle
PLANS to regenerate an historic Shepley bakery which has stood empty for years have been given the thumbs down by residents. Read
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Bakery revampworries
Oct 25 2008 | Express and Chronicle
PLANS to regenerate an historic Shepley bakery which has stood empty for years have been given the thumbs down by residents. Read
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It’s Mission Africa after reaching ‘End of Road’
Oct 25 2008 | Express and Chronicle
AFTER pedalling the length of Britain a Holme Valley man is hopping back on his bike for a mission to Africa. Read
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Youngsters steal show at Boot Harvest Home
Oct 25 2008 | Express and Chronicle
A HOLME VALLEY village local has raked in thousands of pounds at a Harvest Home auction. Read
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ALMONDBURY
Oct 25 2008 | Express and Chronicle
Boys and girls who fancy playing competitive cricket next summer can try out at a cricket camp being held at Almondbury Sports Centre during half-term.The camp is being run by Kirklees Sports Development in partnership with Almondbury Cricket Club. As well as providing half-term fun and entertainment, the camp's aim is to find new young talent to play for the cricket club in the 2009 season. The camp, on Friday, October 31, from 1pm to 4pm, is free and is for children aged eight to 11 years of age. No previous cricket experience is needed for the afternoon of cricket skills, drills and games. No booking is necessary, youngsters should just turn up on the day. No specific cricket equipment is required but youngsters can take their own equipment if they wish. Almondbury Sports Centre is at Almondbury High School on Fernside Avenue. Read
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News and views from your district
Oct 25 2008 | Express and Chronicle
BROCKHOLES Read
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CROSLAND MOOR
Oct 25 2008 | Express and Chronicle
The Association of Christian Fellowship from St. Barnabas’ Church met in the Parish Hall for their monthly meeting. Leader Sue Tattersley introduced the speaker Fred Butler who spoke about his early life as a school boy and his later life as a school teacher in the Dewsbury, Batley and Heckmondwike areas, named in a trilogy of books he has written as the Shoddy Towns. Mr Butler brought with him his last book, entitled Over Yonder. The other two books which he had spoken to the Association about on previous occasions are Up the Snicket and Down the Ginnel. After a very entertaining talk Mr Butler was thanked by Elaine Broadley and refreshments were then served by Mavis Armitage, Margaret Cooper and Ann Harris. Read
