The River Blog
Articles that educate, inspire and spark interest in the River Holme
Can you help us to plant more than 4,770 trees?
We’re planting more than 4,770 trees capturing tonnes of CO2 Thanks to funding from the Bright Green Community Trust and Holmfirth Transition Town (HoTT), during winter 2019 and spring 2020, we’re planting 2,100 native trees… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Nature, Projects, Uncategorised
Blockage Busters and Litter Heroes
Children send a clear message to adults We invited young people from across the catchment to take part in our design-a-poster competition. Supported by Yorkshire Water, the object of the competition was to design a… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Plastic pollution, Projects
A year in the life of the River Holme: November 2019
Our amazing amateur photographer, Sue, has been out and about documenting the River Holme in November. This month there’s some stunning autumnal coverage and, at last, Sue has captured – not one – but two… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Nature
Spa Wood Walk: Get your copy today
As part of the year-long Our Holme project, funded by the Cummins Community Foundation, we’ve created a Spa Wood Walk map. The ‘figure of 8’ walk, takes you from Scar Lane in Lockwood, along Albert… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Family
Our Holme project: a legacy
We’ve now completed our year-long community engagement project, funded by the Cummins Community Foundation. Focussing primarily on the River Holme in Lockwood and Spa Wood, the Our Holme project had a number of objectives: river… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Projects
River Holme: reflecting our history and providing for our future
It’s hard to overestimate the importance of rivers. They’re a source of life: providing a breeding ground for invertebrates, food and shelter for fish, birds and small mammals, and nourishment for trees and plants. Rivers… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Nature
A Year in the Life of the River Holme: October 2019
Our amazing volunteers and keen amateur photographers, Sue Harrison and Owen Baker, are documenting a year in the life of the River Holme through a series of monthly videos. Take a trip along the River… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Family, Volunteers
2020 Holme River Calendar
We’ve some amazing volunteer photographers, including Michael Forster-Jones, Andrew Whittaker, Sue Harrison and more. Now we’ve collated their amazing photos of the River Holme and its catchment in our 2020 calendar. Order your copy today… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Nature, Special interest
A year in the life of the River Holme: September 2019
Our amazing volunteers and keen amateur photographers, Sue Harrison and Owen Baker, are documenting a year in the life of the River Holme through a series of monthly videos. September starts with the river flowing… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Family
Competition: wipes block pipes deadline extended
There’s still time to take part in our competition to let people know the damage flushing wipes can cause to our river environments. Entry deadline extended until 12 noon on Thursday 7th November. Even so-called… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Family
