The River Blog
Articles that educate, inspire and spark interest in the River Holme
Bog garden completes transformation of Sands Recreation Ground
Transforming Sands Recreation Ground The creation of a bog garden at Sands Recreation Ground, Holmfirth, marks the end of our 3-year project – costing in excess of £25,000 – to renovate this popular green space…. continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Projects, Wildlife
Caring for our rivers at home
Play your part and care for our rivers We all have a part to play in helping to keep our rivers clean and healthy by: Using less water Only letting rain go down the drain… continue reading
Author: Jeanette DysonCategories: Projects
A fond farewell to Mike
Today, we sadly bid Professor Mike Bowman a fond farewell. Mike was one of the founder member trustees of the charity in 2015 and he will be sorely missed! Mike’s message to everyone…”I will be… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Company information
Enjoy a virtual wildflower walk
In July 2020, we were looking forward to a wildflower walk and walk along the beautiful meadows at Magdale, Honley, to be led by Peter and colleagues from South-West Yorkshire Botany Group. Unfortunately, due to… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
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
