The River Blog
Articles that educate, inspire and spark interest in the River Holme
Digging Deep for the Future; Our First CEO and 100,000th Tree Milestone!
Rosslyn Colderley has wasted no time in getting hands-on in her new role as the first-ever Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of River Holme Connections. She joined trustees, staff and volunteers to help plant the charity’s… continue reading
Author: Kayleigh SzostakCategories: Company information, Tree planting, Volunteers
Engagement Officer Vacancy
We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic communicator, who will engage local people of all ages and backgrounds to help us to achieve our vision. We already have a fantastic group of volunteers and… continue reading
Author: Michelle KingCategories: Uncategorised
A new force for nature at River Holme Connections!
RHC is very pleased to announce the appointment of Rosslyn Colderley as its first CEO. Rosslyn will be joining us in January 2025 from her role as England Director, North at Sustrans, a charity that… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Company information, Special interest
RHC and Nature’s Holme Documentary
The recent release of the ‘State of Yorkshire’s Nature’ report by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, showcases how much our wildlife, habitats and wider ecosystems are in peril. It also presents some of the excellent work… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
Hello from Rachel Horton – Year in Industry Student
Please join us in warmly welcoming Rachel to the RHC team… Hello! I am Rachel, I’ll be working at RHC for my integrated year in industry, as part of my degree in wildlife conservation…. continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Company information
A warm welcome to our three new Trustees
Please join us in warmly welcoming our three new River Holme Connections Trustees Andy, Tom & Trevor. I live in Kirkburton with my wife, two teenage sons and Charlie our Golden Retriever. I started… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Company information
Annual Report 2023
We’re proud to publish our 2023 Annual Report which provides an overview of all our work over the last year. Please click this link to read.
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Company information
Signs of Life in Holme Valley Water Vole Revival Scheme
A local student’s work is breathing new life into a charity’s landscape recovery effort. During her student placement with local charity River Holme Connections last year, Tasha Houghton undertook a project to assess the feasibility… continue reading
Author: Michelle KingCategories: Uncategorised
Nature Writing Walk with Laurence Rose
Author and Conservationist Laurence Rose took thirteen of us on an inspiring outdoor nature writing workshop for River Holme Connections. This innovative exercise based on short exploratory walks at Bottoms Mill, was a fantastic opportunity… continue reading
Author: Michelle KingCategories: Events, Nature
Baseline Bird Surveys
You may have seen Countryfile programmes on BBC earlier this year which contained features about tree planting. These are part of a Landscape Recovery Programme of which there are 22 in the country. At River… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
