Author: Jeanette Dyson
Meet the star of The Yorkshire Vet – and our new Ambassador!
We’re delighted to announce that Shona Searson, star of Channel 5’s, The Yorkshire Vet, is our new Ambassador. Shona is committed to helping us spread the message about how important our river systems are for… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Uncategorised, Volunteers
Can you identify native tree species?
Know how to identify native tree species At River Holme Connections we’re working with the White Rose Forest. Their aim is to plant more trees in Yorkshire, so we’re doing our bit here in the… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Nature
Planting the right tree in the right place
Planting trees is good for the planet… or is it? Trees capture carbon, provide food and shelter for invertebrates, birds and mammals and can even help with natural flood management. So planting more trees must… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Uncategorised
Bog garden completes transformation of Sands Recreation Ground
Transforming Sands Recreation Ground The creation of a bog garden at Sands Recreation Ground, Holmfirth, marks the end of our 3-year project – costing in excess of £25,000 – to renovate this popular green space…. continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Projects, Wildlife
Caring for our rivers at home
Play your part and care for our rivers We all have a part to play in helping to keep our rivers clean and healthy by: Using less water Only letting rain go down the drain… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Projects
It’s official: we’re now called River Holme Connections!
The charity, River 2015 is now officially River Holme Connections Although most people know us by our public name of River Holme Connections, until this month our official charity name was River 2015. Our charity… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Company information
5 Top Tips – No. 5 Take Action and Volunteer
5 Top Tips for Holme Improvement No. 5 Take Action and Volunteer Healthy, well-cared for rivers provide food, shelter and a breeding ground for invertebrates, fish and mammals. In turn, they provide food for larger… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Projects
5 Top Tips – No. 4 Reduce Rubbish
5 Top Tips for Holme Improvement No 4. Reduce Rubbish Healthy, well-cared for rivers provide food, shelter and a breeding ground for invertebrates, fish and mammals. In turn, they provide food for larger animals, which… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Projects
5 Top tips – No. 3: Responsible Gardening
5 Top Tips for Holme Improvement No 3. Responsible Gardening Healthy, well-cared for rivers provide food, shelter and a breeding ground for invertebrates, fish and mammals. In turn, they provide food for larger animals, which… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Projects
5 Top tips – No. 2: Only rain down the drain
5 Top Tips for Holme Improvement No. 2 Only rain down the drain Healthy, well-cared for rivers provide food, shelter and a breeding ground for invertebrates, fish and mammals. In turn, they provide food for… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Projects
