The River Blog
Articles that educate, inspire and spark interest in the River Holme
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
Discovering the wildlife of the Colne and Holme
Here are some of the birds, plants, animals and insects you can see along the river. Download a wildlife guide by clicking this link and see what you can find. Remember to share your sightings… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
Hello from Luke Sherwood – RHC’s Year In Industry Student
I am delighted to be working for River Holme Connections (RHC) for my placement year, assisting members of this friendly and forward thinking charitable trust with their aims to improve Holme Valley’s local waterways and promote riverside community engagement. This past two… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
Hidden Riverside Gems. A blog written by Megan.
Immerse yourself in a blog written by Megan… Hidden riverside gems Not everyone has a riverside gem. But along the River Holme, we have an abundance. With Bottoms Mill, Spa Wood and all in between… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
University of Huddersfield Students’ Dissertation Presentations
In July 2021, Summer and Louise both geography students at the University of Huddersfield presented their dissertations to River Holme Connections. You can view their presentations by clicking on their names below. Investigating the effects… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
Annual Report 2020
Our latest annual report, detailing our work and funding in 2020 is now available. Click on this link to download a pdf of our Annual Report 2020.
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
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
Meltham, our story so far!
For the past 5 years we have been operating across the catchment of the River Holme and its tributaries. This means from the moors in the Peak District down in to Huddersfield and including Meltham…. continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
Wild Trout Trust – Trout in the Town Award
We have been awarded a bronze level accreditation by the Wild Trout Trust. This has been awarded for the wide range of work that River Holme Connections has carried out in the Holme Valley to… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
