The River Blog
Articles that educate, inspire and spark interest in the River Holme
What’s flying tonight?
There are over 2500 different moths in Britain, roughly 800 macro [larger] and the remainder micro [smaller]. Of these about 1950 species have been recorded in Yorkshire. People often ask the difference between a moth… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
How to… keep our rivers litter-free
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 is all vital for a healthy, functioning ecosystem. In our… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Plastic pollution, Volunteers
How to… plant native trees and hedges
We need our rivers to be healthy. After all, 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 is… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Tree planting
Tributaries of the River Holme – Digley Brook (a blog by David Allsopp)
This February saw some of the heaviest rainfall on record nationally, and we’ve seen plenty of examples locally of how water finds its way down through the River Holme catchment in apparently new and previously… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
Annual Report 2019
Our latest annual report, detailing our work and funding in 2019 is now available. Click on the picture below to download a pdf of our Annual Report 2019.
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
Coronavirus Emergency Fund for Kirklees (organisations only)
One Community Foundation would like to share the following message with all local organisations. One Community Foundation understands the impact that the Coronavirus will have upon communities; personally, financially and in their capacity to… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
A Year in Industry Placement Opportunity
We are excited to be able to offer a “Year in industry” placement this summer! The student will be able to get involved in a wide range of river work such as species monitoring projects,… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Invasive species, Projects, Special interest, Uncategorised, Wildflower growing
It’s all in a name…
One of River Holme Connections major projects during last year was to improve the footpath at Bottoms Mill, Holmbridge; a much loved area for walkers and steeped in industrial history. But what’s in a name?…… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
The Twelve (River) Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, River Holme Connections found for me… … a wet wipe hanging on a tree FACT: Most so-called ‘flushable’ wetwipes contain plastic and take hundreds of years to break down…. continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Events, Special interest
A year in the life of the River Holme: December 2019
The final episode in our Year in the Life of the River Holme series is now available to view. Our grateful thanks goes to volunteer, Sue Harrison for taking the time to chronicle the yearly… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Nature, Special interest
