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Riverfly Monitoring End of Season Update 

We have reached the end of another successful riverfly monitoring season in the Holme Valley. Our fantastic team of volunteers have been out across the catchment monitoring 12 different sites. This year, it has been… continue reading

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Woodland Creation

Mike & Cathie own an acre of land and they got in touch with River Holme Connections as they wanted to create a new native woodland. How did you hear about River Holme Connections? Through… continue reading

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Volunteering Opportunities with Nature’s Holme

Volunteers are extremely valuable to River Holme Connections and without them, we simply couldn’t carry out our work in the river catchment area. To give you an insight into the world of volunteering with River… continue reading

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A warm welcome from Arwen!

Hi, I’m Arwen and I am the new Year in Industry Placement student at River Holme Connections for 23/24. I am taking a year out from my Biology degree at the University of York to… continue reading

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A warm welcome to Michelle!

Hello, my name is Michelle and I have recently started the role of Engagement Officer at River Holme Connections. I am thrilled to be a part of this fantastic team of dedicated staff and committed… continue reading

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Charity founder awarded the British Empire Medal for services to the environment

Lynva Russell, River Holme Connections founder and Chair of Trustees, has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to the environment in the King’s first Birthday Honours. Lynva, 66, of Holmfirth, said she owes… continue reading

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Annual Report 2022

We’re proud to publish our 2022 Annual Report which provides an overview of all our work over the last year.  Please click this link to read.

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Hello from Kayleigh Szostak – Assistant River Ranger

  Hello! I’m Kayleigh, the newly appointed Assistant River Ranger at River Holme Connections. I have moved across from Kirklees Council where I recently completed my apprenticeship as a Countryside worker with Kirklees and Askham… continue reading

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Engagement Officer – Nature’s Holme Project

Fixed term contract till December 2024 Salary: £25,000 pa Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hour week, Flexible working hours. Other benefits: Pension, annual leave allowance (25 days plus bank holidays), travel expenses. Background We’re recruiting… continue reading

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Assistant River Ranger

We are excited to advertise a new job opportunity with our charity.  We are looking for an Assistant River Ranger.   This post will get involved in our outdoor practical river enhancement work.  Closing date for… continue reading