A Message from Ken Jenkin, Chairman
To Honley Civic Society Members and Friends,
I want to wish you well and to update you regarding Civic Society activities.
The recently published book “Colliers and Clothiers” has sold really well, both through retail outlets such as Zebra, Holme Valley News and Reads (in Holmfirth) and via the website. Despite the poor weather, we sold books to the value of over £160 at the Christmas street-market and Huddersfield and District Family History Society are now selling a number of our books via their website.
We have continued to monitor planning applications for developments in our area, and have commented where necessary.
The Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan has finally been approved by Kirklees Cabinet; the policies within the NDP have been used since it went through successful public examination and it is now a formal planning policy document, and both developers and planners now have to take account of this.
Local guided walks have taken place, in conjunction now with Holme Valley Lions.
We have supported the restoration of the organ in St. Mary’s church through the production of a descriptive booklet, as well as financially.
The Civic Society also made a donation towards the employment of a Youth Worker to support the young people in the village.
All of these activities support the objectives set out in Honley Civic Society’s Constitution, and we intend to continue with these and other areas in which we can be instrumental in enhancing appreciation and protection of our village’s heritage. If you feel that you are able to contribute in any way, we would welcome your support.
Together with all of the Civic Society Committee, I hope we may be able to once again meet together.
Best wishes
Ken
Ken Jenkin
Chairman
Angela Marshall, who is one of our members and author of FINDING BANKS, will be giving a presentation on her book and the area around Banks at Honley Library on the 30th June. If you would like to attend, details are in the attached flyer 2022 June – FB talk flyer
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Huddersfield and District Family History Society can now offer some of our titles to purchase by post.
See the new books page for details of our latest titles.
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