Mar
2009
Articles from 28th Mar 2009
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‘Colditz’ fence to be torn down
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
RESIDENTS are hoping they will no longer be fenced in after seemingly winning a Holmfirth planning battle. Read
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Long distance cricketer looks back on career
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
RASTRICK man David J Garner just loves his cricket. Read
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Residents look to have won ‘battle of Colditz’
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
RESIDENTS are hoping they will no longer be fenced in after they appeared to have won a Holmfirth planning battle. Read
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Community trust meeting
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
THE Honley Village Community Trust annual meeting will be held in the village hall, Roundway, Honley, on Tuesday May 12 at 7.30pm. Read
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Library closure confusion
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
I FIND it staggering how the Liberal Democrat cabinet member Clr Christine Stanfield continues to point the finger at Conservatives for her decision to close New Mill Library. Read
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New security camera for the village
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
POLICE NEWS ROUND-UPThe local police priorities in the Skelmanthorpe, Scissett, Clayton West neighbourhood are: Clayton West: Cut out anti-social behaviour by bus shelter, Church Lane, Clayton West.Skelmanthorpe: Cut anti-social behaviour by Skelmanthorpe Health Centre, Commercial Road and in the Cross Lane areas. A camera has now been put up on Commercial Road in Skelmanthorpe due to complaints of anti-social behaviour in the area. This will be observing 24 hours per day, seven days per week and covers a 360 degree field. Read
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Members of Calderdale churches raise money for the Macmillan unit at Calderdale Royal Hospital
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
CHURCH members raised cash to help breast cancer sufferers. Read
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Police target burglars across valley
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
BURGLARYNew Mill, March 18. Padlock on garage broken and Stihl saw and other tools stolen. New Mill, March 21. Car door forced and laptop, camera, cash and bank card stolen. Man later arrested. Hinchliffe Mill, March 22. Padlock securing up and over door of garage forced and light blue Bashan quad bike YJ56 KWO stolen. Honley, March 18. Intruder climbed in through insecure bathroom window and stole jewellery making off through back door using key found in kitchen drawer. Read
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Locals create artwork for Lepton Methodist Church
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
A COMMUNITY project to design new artwork for a church is gathering momentum. Read
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News and views from your district
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
BROCKHOLES Read
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Your Local Boots Pharmacy opens in Marsden
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
LONG-STANDING customer Eric Cooper was asked to perform the opening ceremony for a new-look store in Marsden. Read
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GOLCAR
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
The Ladies Forum met for their meeting and the speaker was Mrs Hilary Deakin. She gave a demonstration and then everyone was able to make a 3-dymensional card. The tea hostesses were Olga Whitehead and Audrey Stott. A quiz was held at the Wheel in support of the Drop-By Centre on Sycamore Avenue, which was followed by a talk on the charity by Sue Starr. A total of £117 was raised. A pea and pie supper followed. A family service was held on Sunday morning for Mothering Sunday conducted by the Rev Chris Thompson. The organist was Calinda Stockhill and the pianist was Chris Woodhead. Read
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Holmfirth doubles league fixtures
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
HOLMFIRTH Doubles Darts League fixtures for Monday March 30: Read
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Police alert after elderly man burgled
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
Neighbourhood Police Update: Burglar arrestedAn elderly man was burgled by a man he had allowed into his house after befriending him in the Milnsbridge area. After the man had left, it was discovered property had been stolen. Following inquiries by the Valleys Neighbourhood Policing Team the man was identified. Working in partnership with our colleagues in the offender management unit, the man was arrested and subsequently charged with the offence. He is currently remanded in custody awaiting court proceedings. The public are reminded to be mindful of any vulnerable neighbours in their area. Should you have suspicions about any such activities then please contact the police. This can be done anonymously at Crime stoppers 0800555111. Valleys NPT can be contacted on 01484 436726. Read
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BIRDSEDGE
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
Tom Wood took the Mothering Sunday worship service at Birdsedge Church. He read from Luke about the birth of John the Baptist foretold and in particular ‘He will be a joy and delight to you and many will rejoice because of his birth’. Tom then asked the young people if they were a ‘joy and delight’ to their mums? Members of the congregation shared memories of their own mums, one in particular was ‘mum knows best’ using the story of Esau and Jacob.Next week’s service will be a worship service. Read
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LONGLEY PARK the friendly golf club, one mile from the town centre awaits an oasis of calm.
Mar 28 2009 | Express and Chronicle
Carved from lands formerly the gardens of the Ramsden family at Longley Hall. Read
