MEMORIES of Kirk- heaton's past have helped raise cash for Kirkwood Hospice.

The Dalton hospice's Kirkheaton Support Group held an evening of nostalgia at the village's Liberal Club.

The event, called Yetton Memories after Kirkheaton's nickname, featured memorabilia and photos of the village.

Members of the support group laid on a free supper for visitors, who came from all over Huddersfield to share their memories.

Entry to the event was free, but £164.20 was raised from raffles and donations.

Freda Trigg, of the support group, said the event was inspired by the success of a charity video about the history of Kirkheaton.

The video, The Kirkheaton Collection, was created by local film-maker Trevor Spencer.

It features clips shot by the late amateur film-maker Maurice Broadbent between 1934 and 1977.

The support group has been selling the videos to raise money for the hospice since last year.

Copies are still on sale, priced at £10, from Mrs Trigg on 01484 535603.