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Houses Hill, Wellhouse & Lascelles HallISSUE 10

LOCAL WALK

NEW HOUSING

WW1 EXHIBITION

BELL RINGERS

AUTUMN 2014

Over the summer many Yettoners have sadly watched the demolition of the old school while remembering their own school days. Some older villagers spent all their schooling there starting as infants and leaving at 14 [up to 1944] or 15 years [1944 - 1972] to start work. Secondary aged children ceased to attend the school from 1966 and infant children in 1970.There has been a school on or near the site since around 1600. A new ‘National’ school was opened in 1845 but the school as we now know it, was built as an extension in 1917 when 373 children were on the roll. It finally closed in 1982.Recently much interest was generated when during the demolition, a time capsule was found embedded underneath the foundation stone. The 101 year old glass Kilner jar contained a copy each of the ‘Yorkshire Post’, ‘Huddersfield Chronicle and West

Yorkshire Advertiser’ for June 14 1913, a parish magazine and the order of service for laying the stone.A Yettoner who was at the school during the 1940’s remembers the underground air raid shelter built in the old rectory ground. It had separate entrances for boys and girls with a partition down the middle which was stealthily breached by some of the older pupils during practices! Another memory is of the cries and screams coming from the headmaster’s room when the school dentist was at work with his mobile drill!Woodwork and cookery shared the same basement room (still standing). Cooking was done surrounded by vices and woodwork tools so it was not unusual for the girls’ pastry to be enhanced by the presence of wood shavings!The site is owned by the parish church and plans for housing have been in place for a number of years.

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Wanted - Bell ringersDid you know that the everyday expression “ringing the changes” comes from the regular rhythm and constantly changing order in which church bells are rung? Church bells have long been part of Kirkheaton life. The dedicated team of enthusiasts are looking for some local people to join them and learn to ring.Bell-ringing attracts people of different ages, backgrounds and temperaments (and you don’t need to be a church member). The youngest is just eight, the oldest ….. well past retirement age! Everybody contributes on an equal level. It doesn’t require special strength, equipment or expense, but is a great training in co-ordination, rhythm, concentration and teamwork. It is about co-operation, not competition. It can be endlessly stimulating and satisfying, and a refreshing recreation for people with busy lifestyles.Ringing times are twice on Sundays, Tuesday evenings for practice, and weddings and other occasions. The present eight bells were installed in the 15th-century tower in 1988, replacing the original six of 1818 (now in Sandwich parish church, in Kent). For over 50 years, until 2012, the team was under the leadership of lifelong “Yettoner” Richard Senior and Kirkheaton became well known for high standards of ringing. Since his death the small local team, helped by others from further afield, strive to maintain these. Why not come down for a practice night and see what it’s like? No commitment - but you might just get hooked.Contact the church office (531449) to learn more.

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A short circular walk [1.5 miles] with one short climb rewarded by a magnificent panoramic 360o views towards Dewsbury, Mirfield, Huddersfield and Emley mast.Start at the Community Centre. With your back to the building turn left onto New Road. Cross and turn right for approx. 15m to Stoney Bank Lane. Turn down here and continue across the road and behind the houses. Continue past the football field and go through a gap into scrubland. At a junction

with another path running left to right just after a wall, turn right and follow it to the main road [New Road].Cross and continue on the path behind the houses (sp). [If this path is overgrown retrace your steps to the road and turn left into Meadow Park.]At the next road turn left and cross Grange Moor Road to a rough track. Go through the gateway [Hirstle’s Fabrications] and at the second gateway (sp)

take the footpath diagonally up the hill to the ridge. This takes you to the trig point where there is a magnificent 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside.[A trig point or triangulation station was used by mapmakers to work out the shape of the country in the 1930’s.] Leave the trig point and go down to the left to a stile in the corner. Follow the path through the next fields and down to the road. Cross and take the footpath (sp) about 15m to the right between the houses. At the next road turn right for about 10m and continue down between the houses. At the next road turn right and continue to the junction with Moorside Road. Turn left and walk down the road to its junction with Fields Rise. Turn right here to reach your starting point.This walk is a taster for a book of walks around Kirkheaton to be published in the near future.(sp) means signpost

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Housing Development in Kirkheaton

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There are several plots of land which Hartley Property Trust Ltd wish to develop in the village and they submitted outline planning (2014/60/91831W) in June for 60 properties to be built off Cockley Lane on a greenfield site [decision expected in November] and a further 42 (2014/60/92535/W) in August on the Broadhead & Graves Mill Site plus seven accessed from Orchard Road. As the Cockley Hill site has the only remaining view of old Kirkheaton, neighbours concerned over the impact on the landscape and infrastructure approached Yetton Together for support. As respondents to the Community Plan felt strongly about the type and number of houses the village needed and were concerned over future developments, a meeting with representatives of Kirklees Planning, Councillors, residents and Yetton Together was held in July. This highlighted concerns re the planning application including flooding and surface water drainage, only one vehicular entrance to the

site, and its close proximity to the quarry landfill which has one of the largest Great Crested Newt population in Western Europe. We are currently waiting it going to Committee in order to make further representation.It has been made very clear that the council’s hands are tied regarding outline planning permission. Therefore it is in the community’s interest to seek ways to influence the detailed developments of these and future sites in the area eg type of housing, building materials use and open spaces. There will be a public meeting on Thursday 6th November 7pm at the Community Centre with the view of forming a group to explore developing a formal Neighbourhood Plan. In this way Kirkheaton would have a legally recognised voice in any future plans for the area. We are fortunate to have an expert in the village who will be able to support and guide the group in this venture. Further updates will be posted at yettontogether.org where you can also comment on both proposed developments.

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Nearly 100 children took part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge based in the library. The theme was ‘Amazing Mazes’ and young readers enjoyed craft activities, puzzles and games alongside the challenge of reading at least six books during the summer holidays. A certificate and ‘gold’ medal was presented to all readers who completed the challenge.Other activities planned for the library include the setting up of monthly craft sessions for 7 - 11 year olds and an adult book group. So watch out for the publicity!Profits from Thursday & Friday’s refreshments sessions are supporting future financing of the library.

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Over the last few months walkers will have noticed changes on the Laneside landfill site. At Kirklees request Casey’s are in the process of restoring the present footpath over ‘the Mountain’ to its original line. Over a number of years walkers have chosen to walk at the edge of the field when walking up the hill whereas the PROW (public right of way) actually was nearer the quarry edge among ferns and hawthorn scrub. When completed the PROW will be clearly signed and will follow the correct line.Work has also started on constructing the route for the diverted stream (at present running through the small valley) On completion the stream with its reconstructed slab bridge will move nearer the quarry boundary and the diverted PROW will follow it.Plans are in place to start domestic waste tipping sometime in 2015.

Laneside Landfill Site Update

The old infant school opened in 1883. It was obviously very much needed. As early as 1869 an HMI had complained that ‘the infants [at that time located in the school building near the church] are in a very unsatisfactory state. They are crowded into a small room where it is impossible for them to move from their seats to exercise. They know very little. There is not even an alphabet card for them.’ But even then the accommodation was never really adequate. When school dinners began in the 1940′s the children had to go off the premises to eat them in the Fields Chapel Schoolroom – now Happy Days Nursery.

Did you know... The school closed in 1982 and the children were transferred to the County First School on New Road. The building was used as an annexe for the combined schools for about a year.It is now the Community Centre and library.

COMMUNITY UPDATES

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ENVIRONMENTThe new Amberol barrels continue to complement our hanging baskets and roundabout planting, which all add welcome colour to our village.

The plants have been tended by our hardworking Gardening Team to whom we give our grateful thanks. A photograph of one of the barrels has been entered into the Amberol Photograph Competition. There are three prizes of their products to be won.

An offer by KBPC to supply dwarf fruit trees to Community Groups as a fundraising venture had an excellent response and the income generated will be used for future village projects.

Rebuilding work on the collapsed wall on Heaton Moor Road above Epsom Way has now been completed along with the installation of a new gate.

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YOUNG PEOPLESkateboarding We are liaising with Kirklees Adventurous Activities team to set up their initial skateboarding training programme of six weekly sessions for young people in the village. It will cater for 8 - 12 year olds & 13 + groups.They normally run indoor sessions in school or community halls so we are looking for a suitable indoor venue. Funding normally comes from Kirklees Integrated Youth Support Service though other sources are also possible. Watch out for the publicity!

ROAD SAFETY A Speed Indicator Device has been erected on Lascelles Hall Road in response to residents’ concerns over “rat run” speeding through Lascelles Hall towards Kirkheaton.

New PCSO Sarah Conderson, who has been our Community Police Officer for almost 10 years, has been relocated to her home town of Halifax. We wish her well on her new patch. She is to be replaced by PCSO Albert Dutton.

COMMUNITY UPDATESGala Day on Sunday 22 June at Kirkheaton - hosted by Kirkheaton Scouts & Guides and Yetton Together - was a great success raising nearly £5,000. The money will go towards the upkeep of the Scout & Guide H.Q. and community projects.The official opening was performed by Gwen and Andrew Schofield of Radcliffe’s Funeral Directors – regular supporters of the Gala for the past five years.Olivia Fawcett, Guide, age 13 was crowned the Gala Queen and was assisted by Jessica Park, Anna Walkington, Jessica Lloyd, Ruby Sanderson-Dent and Stevie Clark – all chosen from the various Guide,

Brownies and Rainbow groups held in the Village.They arrived in a vintage car, kindly donated for the day by Cartwright’s Cars.

Click on http://bit.ly/kirkheaton_gala_2014_video to view photos taken on the day by members of Huddersfield Photographic SocietyThe date for next year’s gala is Sunday 21 June 2015 – the 50th year of holding the gala in its present form. The committee are looking for vintage photographs of previous galas to

use in the ‘Golden’ programme. Potential sponsors, stall holders, floats and volunteers are encouraged to contact Lorna Idle 01484 358021 for more details.

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We are delighted to announce our two new partners who started with us in July. Dr Steven Asalu (m) & Dr Naveed Nabi (m) have sessions at both sites.We are closed on the following afternoons for practice protected time (PPT): Nov 18th & Dec 16th Flu season will shortly be upon us. If you are eligible and wish to make an appointment with the nurse for a jab, please contact the surgery. If you are a patient aged 70 with a date of birth 2/9/43 to 1/9/44 or aged 78-79 with a date of birth 2/9/34 to 1/9/36 you are entitled to a free shingles vaccination. We strongly recommend you

have one. Please make an appointment with the nurse.If you have received a letter from us informing you of your named GP, please be advised you can continue to see any GP in the practice.Please check the website for the date of the next PPG meeting. Do come along if you are interested in supporting your surgery. If you wish to contact the group, please email lepkirk1@gmail.com We are always trying to improve our customer service. If you have had positive experiences at your surgery please leave a comment on the NHS choices website. www.nhs.uk

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www.orchardprivate hire.co.uk CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVALFollowing last year’s successful Christmas Tree Festival the Parish Church are looking for any local group or business who would like to have a tree in the festival which will take place from the 12th to 14th December. Please contact the office on 531449 for more details and an application form.

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World War One Exhibition‘Wonderful’, ‘Poignant’, ‘Very Interesting’. ‘Fantastic’, were some of visitors’ comments at Kirkheaton Family History Group’s exhibition held in August to commemorate World War One. Artefacts on display included shrapnel [surprisingly heavy], some exquisite, embroidered postcards from ‘The Front’ and a note book still encrusted with trench mud.The group meticulously researched the lives and deaths of over 130 soldiers from the area who died during or just after the war, including their war records and place of burial. (This research is now accessible via the Yetton Together website)Several relatives of those being remembered visited the exhibition, one of whom was the great nephew of William Thomas Houghland who died in 1917 aged 21 during the

Arras offensive. Until the KFHG got in touch via Facebook, he was not aware that he even had a great uncle. £95.22 was collected for the British Legion.What next? Research will continue into WW1 soldiers and also preparation for the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe on 8 May 2015.If you have a Kirkheaton Parish relative who died in WW2 or old copies of the Church Magazine, please get in touch - familyhistory@yettontogether.org / 01484 304 421.Remembrance Sunday this year (10.30 am, Sunday, 9th November, Parish Church) will have a WW1 focus.

Community Centre NewsThe building is owned by the parish church and Kirklees Council will not be extending their lease beyond August 2015. Yetton Together have expressed their interest in taking it on and supporting the library space as well as continuing provision for the playgroup. This is an exciting prospect but a huge financial commitment. Many of you will have noticed that the community centre is beginning to buzz with groups running during library opening times. In the summer, parts of the building were redecorated which is encouraging more groups to use it. In September Yetton Together launched their monthly talk and social group ‘Yetton Hub’ which meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Monthly talks, theatre trips and outings are planned. All welcome - no commitment to join a club. Just turn up to what interests you.Other groups who are planning to use the centre include yoga and ‘Tots’ dancing classes, photography and a monthly crafts session. Watch out for the publicity or call in during library opening times and find out what’s on.Thank you to volunteers and customers who are helping to raise funds through supporting Yetty’s Coffee Shop (open first Friday pm & Sat am of the month) along with the refreshments served in the library every Thursday & Friday afternoons. This is a valuable source of income to help make the centre sustainable. Also a big thank you for other donations received especially to the Knit and Natter group who raised £125 from the raffle of their throws at the gala.

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club!Enjoyed the 20 extra hanging baskets in the village this year? Then help finance them next year by joining the 200 Club. All profits from the club go towards funding them. There’s still time to join and the subscription is £1 per month so if you join in November it is £8 for the remaining 8 draws of the 200 Club year. Contact Sue Bowyer 1 Orchard Road for an application form or download from yettontogether.org.At present we have 136 members and we’d love to make it a real 200 Club.

Family & Local History Fair

Saturday 8 November 201410.00 am to 4.00 pm

Cathedral House, St Thomas' RoadHUDDERSFIELD HD1 3LG

Admission £2.50Accompanied children, under 16, free

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Darren and Cheryl are working hard to get their new sandwich shop established in Kirkheaton. The name ‘Moxy’s’ was a nickname Darren acquired from his schooldays from his surname ‘Moxon’.With locally sourced ingredients, Darren offers speciality sandwiches, salads and a ‘C.Dot’ which is their biggest sandwich made in a Stottie or Flatcake – full to the brim with egg, bacon, sausage, black pudding, mushrooms, beans and tomatoes - order in advance by phone or sit and wait with a complimentary cup of coffee/tea (only available with the C.Dot).

Darren’s future plans include utilising his baking prowess – skills learned from his nan and his mum. His specialities are fudge cake, cheesecake and tiramisu. Outside catering may be on the cards as Cheryl has previous experience from her days within the Licensing Trade.Darren says that the shop is getting quite popular with the young people as a drop-in where they can sit and talk with a drink whilst logging-in with their laptops via the accessible WIFI.The best of luck in your new business from the Yetton News Team.

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- featuring 12 historic photos of the area

Available at various outlets in Kirkheaton and also by post from: Sue Bowyer, 1 Orchard Road, HUDDERSFIELD HD5 0EQ - £4 incl p& p

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YT’s 2015 Calendar

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YT’s 2015 Calendar

New Business - Moxy’s Sandwich Bar

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Every Thurs & Fri Light refreshments available in the library 2:30 – 4:30pmEvery Thursday afternoon ‘The Health Walk’ Meet at the Parish Centre Car Park at 2 pm, for an hour around the area. Follow up with tea and cakes at the church 2- 4pm

1st Friday/Saturday of the month Yetty’s Coffee Shop at the Community Centre2nd Tuesday of the month Yetton Hub Community Centre 7:30 Monthly talks, theatre visits, outings. All welcome - no commitment to join a club. Just turn up to what interests you. More info? Contact Bev 077089997283rd Tuesday of the month Yetton Together Forum meeting. Community Centre, Fields Rise 7:30 – 8pm Ideas, comments, questions and volunteers welcomed. Also 200 Club numbers drawn4th Tuesday of the month WI meetings are held at 8pm at Croft House, Upper Hopton. Visitors welcome. Further details from Marilyn Eastwood 01484 534592

Thur 6th Public meeting to discuss development plans for the village 7:30 Community CentreSat 8th Christmas Fair, 10.00am - 2.00pm United ChurchSat 8th Community Bonfire, Parish Centre field (Ring 531449 for tickets)Sun 9th 10.30 am Remembrance Sunday service, 2.30 pm, Memorial service for those recently bereavedBoth at St John’s Parish ChurchTues 11th Yetton Hub talk. Details to be announced 7:30pm Community Centre

Thurs 13th Blood donor session 2:15 - 4pm & 5 to 7:30pm Moldgreen United Reform Church, Old Wakefield Road Sat 15th Christmas Fair 2pm Yorkshireman Pub, Hospice Support Group Tues 18th Yetton Together AGM & Forum meeting. Community Centre, Fields Rise 7:30 – 8pm. Also 200 Club numbers drawn

Thurs 4th Blood donor session 2:15 - 4pm & 5 to 7:30pm Moldgreen United Reform Church, Old Wakefield Road Sat 6th Vintage Brass concert 7.15pm, United Church Tickets £5.00 from Raymond Berry (01484 422453) or Allan Booth (07787 880098)Fri 12th - Sun 14th Christmas Tree Festival, St John’s Parish Church Sun 14th Family Carol Service, 10.30 am St John’s Parish ChurchNativity Service 6pm United ChurchSun 21st Carols by Candlelight, 6 pm, St John’s Parish ChurchWed 24th 4.30 pm Christingle, St John’s Parish Church7pm Carols and Christingle United Church11.30 pm Midnight Communion, St John’s Parish ChurchThurs 25th Christmas Communions at 8 and 10.30 am, St John’s Parish Church

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