The River Blog
Articles that educate, inspire and spark interest in the River Holme
2021 River Holme Calendar
Our 2021 calendar is now available! Please email info@riverholmeconnections.org or call 01484 661756 to reserve one for a suggested donation of £7. A huge thank you to Mick Forster Jones, an incredibly talented local photographer… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
“My River in the Valley” Short Story Competition
“My River in the Valley” – the short story winners. Launched in April (in partnership with Read Bookshop, Holmfirth) with the theme of “My River in the Valley”, the aim of the 500 word story… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
Himalayan balsam control
Midsummers day and google photo memories reminded me that I was out Balsam bashing 3 years ago… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
A warm welcome to our three new Trustees
Please join us in warmly welcoming our three new River Holme Connections Trustees Pam, Sue & Mike. Pam King I’m originally from Sheffield and for the last 19 years have lived in Thongsbridge near the… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Company information
Hello from Ella Scharff – RHC’s Year in Industry Student
I am working for River Holme Connections to gain experience within a successful river conservation charity, as part of my Marine Biology degree at the University of Exeter. My degree so far has been filled… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Company information
It’s official: we’re now called River Holme Connections!
The charity, River 2015 is now officially River Holme Connections Although most people know us by our public name of River Holme Connections, until this month our official charity name was River 2015. Our charity… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Company information
River Holme Catchment – Making a Difference
Between 2017 and 2020, the charity River 2015, known publicly as River Holme Connections, received funding from Cobbett Environmental Ltd through the Landfill Communities Fund. Please click here to read the full report.
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
Take a walk with me…
During the Coronavirus pandemic Sue one of our longstanding volunteers filmed some of her allowed daily exercise walks. Sue has kindly shared this footage for everyone to enjoy particularly during these difficult times. From babbling… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
Garden Adventurers Lily and Harry
Garden Adventurers Lily and Harry’s step-by-step guide to sowing seeds .
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
5 Top Tips – No. 5 Take Action and Volunteer
5 Top Tips for Holme Improvement No. 5 Take Action and Volunteer Healthy, well-cared for rivers provide food, shelter and a breeding ground for invertebrates, fish and mammals. In turn, they provide food for larger… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Projects
