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RHC and Nature’s Holme Documentary
The recent release of the ‘State of Yorkshire’s Nature’ report by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, showcases how much our wildlife, habitats and wider ecosystems are in peril. It also presents some of the excellent work… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
Signs of Life in Holme Valley Water Vole Revival Scheme
A local student’s work is breathing new life into a charity’s landscape recovery effort. During her student placement with local charity River Holme Connections last year, Tasha Houghton undertook a project to assess the feasibility… continue reading
Author: Michelle KingCategories: Uncategorised
Baseline Bird Surveys
You may have seen Countryfile programmes on BBC earlier this year which contained features about tree planting. These are part of a Landscape Recovery Programme of which there are 22 in the country. At River… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
Nature’s Holme Community Open Evening
The Nature’s Holme Team hosted a Community Open Evening last week to provide an opportunity for members of the public to hear about our exciting Defra funded Landscape Recovery project. It was a great opportunity… continue reading
Author: Michelle KingCategories: Uncategorised
Woodland Creation
Mike & Cathie own an acre of land and they got in touch with River Holme Connections as they wanted to create a new native woodland. How did you hear about River Holme Connections? Through… continue reading
Author: Michelle KingCategories: Uncategorised
Charity founder awarded the British Empire Medal for services to the environment
Lynva Russell, River Holme Connections founder and Chair of Trustees, has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to the environment in the King’s first Birthday Honours. Lynva, 66, of Holmfirth, said she owes… continue reading
Author: Ffion RobbCategories: Uncategorised
Young Photographer Competition 2022
Young Photographer Competition – “My River in the Valley” Grab your camera or phone and capture the beauty of our rivers and the wildlife and human activities they support for a chance to win a cash… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
Calder, Colne and Holme Water Friendly Farming Good Practice Guide
Water Friendly Farming practices have a number of benefits for farmers as well as for the environment. By using water friendly techniques, farmers can reduce risk and maximise farm profitability. Water friendly farming practices also… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
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: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
