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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
Annual Report 2022
We’re proud to publish our 2022 Annual Report which provides an overview of all our work over the last year. Please click this link to read.
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
Hello from Kayleigh Szostak – Assistant River Ranger
Hello! I’m Kayleigh, the newly appointed Assistant River Ranger at River Holme Connections. I have moved across from Kirklees Council where I recently completed my apprenticeship as a Countryside worker with Kirklees and Askham Bryan… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
Engagement Officer – Nature’s Holme Project
Fixed term contract till December 2024 Salary: £25,000 pa Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hour week, Flexible working hours. Other benefits: Pension, annual leave allowance (25 days plus bank holidays), travel expenses. Background We’re recruiting… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
Assistant River Ranger
We are excited to advertise a new job opportunity with our charity. We are looking for an Assistant River Ranger. This post will get involved in our outdoor practical river enhancement work. Closing date for… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
A Year In Industry Placement 2023 / 2024
We are excited to be able to offer a “Year in industry” placement Summer 2023. The student will be able to get involved in a wide range of river work such as species monitoring projects,… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
Hello from Natasha Houghton – Year in Industry Student
Please join us in warmly welcoming Natasha to the RHC team… “I am excited to be joining the River Holme Connections (RHC) charity as the new Year in Industry placement student and I can’t wait… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: 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
A fond farewell to 4 of our trustees
At our AGM in April 2022, we sadly bid a farewell to four of our longstanding trustees Adrian Barraclough (Chairperson), Mike Williams (Treasurer), Clare Ash and Richard Ashley. All four trustees were instrumental in the… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
Hello from Ffion Robb – RHC River Ranger
I am filling the new River Ranger post with River Holme Connections (RHC) and cannot wait to get stuck in! I feel very lucky to be working for such an amazing, growing charity in such… continue reading
Author: Susan MitziCategories: Uncategorised
