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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
Ramsden Clough Walk (courtesy of Holmfirth Hikes)
Monkey Nick On the Ordnance Survey maps the big Clough which cuts deep into the moors above Ramsden Reservoir is called Ramsden Clough, but to locals it’s known as Monkey Nick. There’s a fading story… continue reading
Author: Year in Industry Student PlacementCategories: Uncategorised
Celebrating 5-years
In November 2020, we celebrated our 5-year anniversary at River Holme Connections and took the opportunity to look back at everything the team and volunteers have achieved in that time. We put together a short… continue reading
Author: Jane SkillingCategories: Uncategorised
Can you think of a snappy name for our new mascot?
Whilst treating Japanese knotweed on the River Holme last week, Simon and Ella discovered a different type of invasive species… a blow-up crocodile marooned on a rock. We decided to take it home, clean it… continue reading
Author: Year in Industry Student PlacementCategories: Uncategorised
Thongsbridge Wild Space
River Holme Connections is creating a new Wild Space at Thongsbridge Rec. Thongsbridge Wild Space will create a destination to be around nature. It will be perfect for walking, picnicking, botany, bird watching, foraging… continue reading
Author: Year in Industry Student PlacementCategories: Nature, Projects, Tree planting, Uncategorised
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
