Issue 53Autumn 2010

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In this edition

High Jinks

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Hospice build

Calling all businesses,get involved!

One ofHuddersfield’smost popularevents is to beextended across awhole weekend.

Festival of Light in December is

expanding to fill one of the town’s

busiest Christmas shopping weekends

and attract even more visitors to the

town centre.

Last year’s one night extravaganza

attracted almost 20,000 visitors into the

town centre, so this year the organisers

are hoping to double the impact.

Spectacular performers Theater Tol

from Germany, who have entranced

audiences worldwide with their airborne

operatic shows featuring angels, will

delight visitors on the evenings of Friday

3rd and Saturday 4th December in St

George’s Square. Further entertainment

and activities are also being planned, to

span the weekend and keep visitors in

the town.

Organisers and the HTCPL are urging

all retailers, bars, restaurants and other

town centre businesses to get involved

with Festival of Light and reap the

benefits of this increased footfall.

Retailers are encouraged to extend

opening hours to capture audiences

coming into town before Festival of Light

(the hour-long show is expected to start

around 7pm on both nights), restaurants

and cafés might also consider running

special offers to capture diners before

and after the shows.

In addition, bars are being

encouraged to consider programming

live music and other entertainment to

lure audiences in from the cold. All

entertainment that is complimentary to

the Festival will be promoted on the

brand new festival website and in the

marketing materials.

Leader of Kirklees Council, Clr

Mehboob Khan, said: “The Festival of

Light is undoubtedly our most popular

winter event, and over recent years, has

been attracting more and more visitors

from across the region into our town.

“By extending the Festival over two

nights, not only are we creating further

audience capacity for what is now an

extremely busy event, but generating a

really lucrative opportunity for

Huddersfield businesses to get involved

and take advantage of 20,000 extra

visitors in the town each evening.

“We know that restaurants and bars

around the town enjoy one of their

busiest trading evenings for Festival of

Light, so by adding an additional

evening’s entertainment, we’re hoping to

sustain footfall in the town for an extra

day, supporting our town centre and

local businesses.

“In just a few short years, Festival of

Light has grown to be one of the biggest

nights of the year for our town. By

sustaining that magical atmosphere over

a full weekend, I am confident that

Huddersfield’s Festival of Light can

become one of the biggest and most

attractive weekend destinations for

visitors in the entire region.”

The extended festival is already

capturing the imagination of retailers and

the HTCPL has given it a warm

welcome.

Cathy Burger, Huddersfield Town

Centre Manager, said: “We are all

extremely excited about this festival,

which has gone from strength to strength

over the years and now attracts a

significant number of visitors.

“We are extending it this year in a

deliberate attempt to draw shoppers into

the town centre and away from

out-of-town centres. It will be a joyous

festival, with all the magic and

anticipation of Christmas. What better

time to capture people’s imagination and

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show off our wonderful town?”

The potential for businesses

has been recognised by many

of the town centre’s biggest

retailers.

Matthew Corker, Manager of

Marks & Spencer in

Huddersfield, said: “We’ve

been watching audience

numbers for Festival of Light

grow over recent years, and

need no convincing that

keeping our store open longer

makes sense.

“Last year, it was noticeable

that Festival goers were keen

to enjoy the magical

atmosphere both before and

after the main performance in

the Square, so by extending

our trading hours this year,

we’re hoping to enjoy the

same boost in trade

experienced by the bars and

restaurants.”

If you have any ideas or

want to get involved, contact

Cathy Burger at the

Huddersfield Town Centre

Management office on 01484

487933.

Theater Tol from Germany with their airborne operaticshow featuring angels

Award-winning magicians join Partnership

Entertainers High Jinx whooffer a variety of magic andillusion, interspersed withcircus skills including fireeating and escapology, havejoined the HTCPL.

High Jinx is made up of Magic Circle members

Michael and Siobhan Jordan, travelling both in

the UK and abroad entertaining at dinners,

corporate events, theatres and much more.

Among the brother and sister team’s talents

are illusions, juggling, unicycling, balloon

modelling, fire juggling, stilt walking and puppetry.

Michael, at just 19 years old, is the Magic Circle’s

Young Magician of the Year.

The pair has also won a clutch of other awards

including British Champions of the International

Brotherhood of Magicians and Best Event at the

Buxton Fringe Festival.

Based in Scapegoat Hill, they also run a busy

online juggling shop supplying discounted

juggling equipment to schools, colleges and the

Scout and Brownie associations.

They even run workshops where people have

a chance to try unicycling, stilt walking and

juggling, further information can be found at

www.thejugglingshop.com

Michael said: “We already have a number of

links with the town, we work with various

organisations such as Sellers Youth Band, local

operatic societies and the Lawrence Batley

Theatre.

“We saw an increase in local work last year

when mayor Julie Stewart-Turner decided to use

local people for all her events keeping money

within Kirklees and saving on fuel. This brought

us back to Huddersfield for a number of

performances including the Food and Drink

Festival, Honley Show and a number of

appearances from local dinners and events to

Christmas parties.

“This has encouraged us to try to generate

more work in the Huddersfield area.”

Michael was a finalist in the European Close

Up Magic Competition and has been in great

demand at weddings and corporate dinners as

well as featuring on both TV and Radio with his

close up magic. He recently appeared in

Channel 4’s soap Hollyoaks performing juggling

and fire breathing.

Siobhan has done voice-over work for

advertisements along with TV work with Michael

and has her own repertoire of magic which

regularly features as part of their stage

performances.

Both Michael and Siobhan are members of

The Magic Circle and Equity as such they carry

full insurances including fire performers

insurance.

Contact High Jinx on 01484 644738 or go to

their website www.highjinxmagic.com

Flowing with the environment

The HTCPL welcomes a newlyformed drainage managementcompany. EnviroflowManagement Ltd offers alow-cost call-out service for avariety of emergency

residential or commercial problems fromblocked sewers, drains and sinks toflooding and graffiti removal, with afreephone customer helpline operated24/7.

With their specialist machines they can clean

almost any surface from glass to concrete,

removing such nuisances as chewing gum, rust,

paint or any type of dirt or graffiti without

damaging the surface itself.

Based in Birstall, Enviroflow covers the North of

England and the Midlands.

Alongside its core business, Enviroflow also

offer environmental maintenance services, regular

maintenance of drainage systems prevents

problems building up which often lead to flooding

which can then become very expensive. With

regular low cost maintenance, such as cyclic fat

trap emptying, system flushing and correct

grease disposal, many incidents can be avoided.

Enviroflow also offer CCTV surveys, No Dig

sewer repairs and property clean up services.

Operations Director Mark Jordan said:

“Enviroflow Management Ltd has an experienced

management team who operate the company

with a clear focus on customer service, health

and safety, and value management.

“Our employees are committed to having pride

in their work and resolving customer issues,

identifying and preventing future problems. They

are trained to the highest standard and equipped

with the latest available technology.”

Any members of the HTCPL are entitled to a

free callout service with Enviroflow.

Mark added: “We joined the HTCPL to

highlight the benefits of environmentally friendly

solutions to drainage and maintenance to local

businesses.”

Contact Enviroflow on the Fairways Industrial

Estate on 0800 1588300 or go to their website

www.enviroflowmanagement.co.uk

Feeling good fromTop 2 Toe

Arunner who went on to

learn sports therapy andmassage now runs herown business offering avast choice of treatmentsfor the whole body.

Mother-of-two Lynni Newsome founded Top

2 Toe a year and a half ago and worked from

her home on New North Road in Edgerton.

She moved in August to new premises on

New Hey Road, Rastrick.

She offers treatments and relaxing therapies

for everyone, including sportsmen and

women, pregnant ladies, even babies. These

include sign language for babies and baby

massage courses; beauty treatments and

make-up; a host of massage types such as

Indian head massage; sports massage and

therapy and even more unusual treatments

such as Hopi ear candles.

Lynni said: “I wanted to work for myself and I

didn’t want to get to the stage later in life

where I thought ‘oh I should have done it’ but

never did. I learnt Swedish massage and got a

real taste for holistic therapies, so I went on to

learn Indian head massage and reflexology

and it just snow balled!

“As I run for the Stadium Runners, I had a

particular interest in running, so I went on to

learn sports therapy. I enjoy being able to help

people back to recovery whether it’s easing

pain and discomfort or a sporting injury, helping

them to return to sport or everyday life without

pain.”

Her advice for other mothers who are

worrying about juggling a career and

motherhood is very positive.

“Just go for it!” she said.

“If it’s something that you love to do, it won’t

feel like a job! Don’t listen to people who want to

put you off, it is scary to start with but step out

of your comfort zone and just try it.”

Lynni joined the HTCPL for the networking

opportunities and was recommended by Tony

Harris from The Foot Centre.

She is holding an Open Day on Saturday

September 18 at her new premises from 12 –

4pm. Ring her for more details at Top 2 Toe on

01484 309276 or visit her website

top2toetherapy.co.uk

Oxjam Huddersfield takeoverA

local team of volunteers forOxfam who are organising aHuddersfield-wide musicfestival in October havejoined the HTCPL. Oxjam isa nationwide music festival

in its fourth year.It is run by volunteers from the local area who

know and love the Huddersfield music scene

and want to raise money for Oxfam.

In October, the Oxjam Huddersfield Takeover

will see more than 50 bands playing in six

venues across the town on one day. The team

expect to be selling up to 1,500 tickets for festival

day, October 23rd.

The Huddersfield Oxjam team would also love

to see local restaurants and caterers offering to

take part in the event with food promotions for

festival-goers and be included in the official

programme.

Oliver Constance, the Oxjam Regional

Manager for Huddersfield, said: “We decided to

join HTCPL so that as a Huddersfield music

festival we could link in with Huddersfield

businesses, allowing us to help to promote and

support each other as much as possible.”

Oliver and his team are currently organising

various fundraising events throughout the

summer including taking a busload of buskers

and promoters round events in Kirklees on

August 28, and a gig at the Holmfirth

Picturedrome on September 11.

A “buskathon” and Fresher’s Gig will take

place on September 25 for freshers and

returning students.Many local venues, pubs and

clubs will also be organising their own live music

nights to raise money for Oxfam. Oxjam - Local

music, global impact. E-mail

oxjamhuddersfield@googlemail.com or ring

Oliver on 07919 562000.

Absolutely fabulous for the radio

Abusiness which encompasses everything to do

with radio advertising has joined the HTCPL.WhatAlex Mullen, founder of Absolute Media (UK) Ltd,doesn’t know about radio advertising isn’t worthknowing. Together with his colleague Rick Fry,they plan, buy, create, produce and deliver

effective radio advertising.“We are one complete source for one complete medium, from start to

finish,” said Alex. “There is no third party to misconstrue the brief and no

agency or radio station mark up on the invoice.

“We have had the pleasure of working with famous personalities,

including actors such as Tom Baker and voice of X-Factor Peter Dickson

and recently Sue Pollard joined us for a ‘voice over’ session.

“We are totally independent radio advertising specialists and specialists

are needed more so now than ever before.”

In August Absolute Media, formerly Absolute Commercial Productions,

moved from Paddock into the offices in Lockwood Park which used to

house Pennine FM. The sound-proofed studios are ideal for their future

plans. Their clients include national companies such as Lidl, Nisa, Althams

Travel and Evans Halshaw. The pair were also known as Bandits at 2

O’clock, a musical/comedy duo from which they are now “retired”.

Absolute Media joined the HTCPL to be able to offer all members special

deals on radio advertising, cheaper than any commercial radio station can

give, because they don’t just buy ‘spots’ they buy ‘the audience’.

Alex added: “We buy airtime and can sell it much cheaper than the

stations sell ‘locally’; we can give you a surprisingly good deal. We would

strongly advise you to come to us first.”

Absolute Media will also be offering a karaoke service to people wishing

to record their own songs in their recording studios, at two hours for £50

including final mix onto CD; you can even have your picture on the disc.

Ring them on 01484 532677 or go to www.absoluteradioads.co.uk

Getting Huddersfield UP and Working

Arecruitment consultancy

company, which aims toplace high quality staffwith businesses in thearea, has joined theHTCPL. UP and

Working, based in the Media Centreon Northumberland Street, has beenrunning for five years.

It specialises in placing temporary and

permanent staff within a host of sectors

including Commercial, Sales, Marketing,

HR, Education (Languages), Housing,

Financial, Industrial and Engineering.

Paul Rowlands, Senior Recruitment

Consultant of UP and Working, said: “UP &

Working Ltd Recruitment Consultants use

their knowledge of the customer group and

local labour market to ensure that all

candidates receive specific support

packages tailored to their individual needs.

“We also offer professional interview

advice and guidance; one to one

diagnostic, allowing candidates to take

stock of their skills and experience; and

labour market reviews to identify new opportunities

and leads.”

He added: “We chose the Huddersfield town

centre partnership to work closely with local

companies, providing candidates from the local and

surrounding areas.”

UP and Working will give HTCPL members a 10%

discount off placement fees and reduced temporary

rates for all new clients.

To find out more about UP and Working and its

services, contact Paul Rowlands or Chloe Proctor

on 01484 477140.

You can also send an email to

paulr@upandworking.com.

Providing

Businesseswith adviceand support

For more informationCall: 01484 221414Email: business@kirklees.gov.ukwww.kirklees.gov.uk/business

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Busy summer for Term Time WearT

here’s no relaxingsummer holiday break forHuddersfield companyTerm Time Wear. Theschool uniform and workwear specialists have

been looking after the needs ofschoolchildren and uniformedworkers for the last 17 years.

And the summer holidays is one of their

busiest times as parents get organised for

their children’s forthcoming academic year.

Term Time Wear began as a business in

a spare room, supplying some local

schools with their uniforms on a wholesale

basis.

Owner Liz Gill said: “My father had a

wholesale business doing embroidery and

printing of garments – and he could see a

gap in the market for embroidered

schoolwear.

“The business outgrew the spare room,

then we found the premises on St John’s

Road, next to Thai Sakon. From then on,

we became retailers as well as

wholesalers.”

On its opening night in 2003, TTW Retail

stocked uniforms for a dozen schools

within the area – now, they have more than

40 schools’ uniforms. And the list is still

growing.

Liz said: “It is a family business – this

year my daughter has been helping out in

her gap year. My husband used to work in

a timber mill, but he joined me in 2000. It

was a huge change for him but it’s nice

working together.

“When my father retired, my brother and

sister took over his business and we get all

our embroidery and printing done by their

company GDB Manufacturing in Bradford.

We support each other.

“My sister designs logos for

organisations which haven’t already got

one and does a great job. That’s a service

we can offer our customers.

“I am inspired by excellent customer

service. To maintain this goal, we use

British-made garments wherever we can.”

As well as specific school sweatshirts,

the shop stocks a wide range of

multi-purpose school wear from skirts to

shoes, winter coats and even hair

accessories, so it is worth visiting for those

customers whose school embroidery is not

supplied.

TTW Retail also has a workwear section,

including steel toe cap boots, combats,

beautician’s tabards and chef wear.

Because they can put a logo on any

garment, they supply local scout groups

and other clubs and sports teams with

hoodies or t-shirts with specific logos.

Its eight members of staff are friendly,

knowledgeable and helpful.

They all take pride in their work premises and

have won some awards for hanging baskets and

general appearance.

In Christmas 2008, TTW was awarded first prize

in the Best Dressed Windows Competition. And its

beautiful hanging baskets clinched it a first prize in

Huddersfield in Bloom contest the previous year.

The shop has also won the Gold award for the

Tidy Trader contest.

Liz added: “We like the building to look lovely, it

is so important with us being a little out of the main

town centre, so we try really hard with the

windows.

“Our work experience students come up with

some wonderful ideas and make it unique.

Children from primary schools also do lovely

drawings for us.

“It reflects our business – we offer a personal,

unique service to our customers.” For more

information about Term Time Wear, go

www.termtimewear.com or ring on 01484 453534.

The team at Term Time Wear (above left) and a view of the inside showroom area. Below the premises in St John’s Road

Food and Drink Festival is biggest yet

Huddersfield’s 10thanniversary Food and DrinkFestival attracted recordnumbers of visitors andwas hailed another massivesuccess.

Tens of thousands flocked to taste the festival’s

wares and soak up the atmosphere – and both

the sunshine and the quick downpours - in St

George’s Square.

For its special anniversary celebration, the

festival stretched into more than just a weekend

festival, with exciting fringe events raising its

profile still further.

To get people into the spirit, restaurants in

Huddersfield’s town centre opened their doors on

Saturday 7 August offering free samples from

their menus. Excited queues formed outside the

eateries involved in the Taste Trail: Thai Sakon,

Gringo’s, Chilli Lounge, Voda Bar and Grill, Ciao

Bella, Nawaab and Gurkha Thali.

After building up a thirst, real ale lovers also

took part in the Real Ale Trail across the town

centre. They visited eight alehouses - The Star

Inn, The Rat & Ratchet, The Vulcan, The King’s

Head, The Sportsman, The County, The Grove

and The Head of Steam - sampling the best the

town has to offer in locally-brewed beers.

Anyone brave enough to try a drink at each

pub had their flyer stamped by all the

establishments, which they exchanged at the

festival for a limited edition pint glass.

The Festival itself kicked off on Thursday with

an exciting “cook-off” between Huddersfield’s

television celebrity chefs, Barrington Douglas,

from Discovery Bay, and Tim Bilton, from

Hepworth’s Butcher’s Arms.

As well as causing quite a stir, the event drew

massive crowds, eager to see who would be

victorious. The crowd voted that the winner was

Barrington but both chefs agreed that taking part

was the main thing.

Barrington when congratulated said “It was a

tough cook-off with Tim who kept me on my toes

the whole way through. The audience were great

and really participated – thanks to them all for

voting for me – Tim and I will be back next year,

no doubt coming up with different ways to out

perform each other!”

Visitors enjoyed buying and sampling a

bewildering array of food and drink, including

pies, cakes, bottled brews, dairy products, exotic

meals from across the globe, ice creams, fish

and seafood. Some took advantage of the

demonstrations, others just enjoyed sitting in the

sunshine quaffing wine and nibbling hors

d’oeuvres.

Town Crier Vic Watson said: “We are already

having a great time, the atmosphere is brilliant,

everyone is impressed with the sheer array of

food here.”

A big happening took place on Friday night to

celebrate the festival’s tenth birthday. The stalls

remained open until late into the night, while live

music got the revellers dancing. They all enjoyed

a piece of a special birthday cake and ice cream

made especially for the Propermaid and Yummy

Yorkshire.

Exhibiting at the festival were over 60 food and

drink stalls, including many local heroes and

those from further afield.

Audrey Paisley of Lymn Bank Farm from near

Skegness in Lincolnshire was at the show for the

first time with her delicious hand-made cheeses.

She said: “A friend who does chocolate

fountains recommended we come. We’re doing

well, everyone is very friendly and interested in

what we have.”

Popular Andrew Jones Pies returned to the

festival despite a traumatic year after the

company’s premises on Old Leeds Road suffered

a tragic explosion last year.

Another award-winning local company, Yummy

Yorkshire Ice Cream of Ingbirchworth was also a

popular exhibitor alongside Propermaid’s Cakes

with a Twist, Coddy’s Farm with its locally-reared

meat and Cooper’s Coffee.

While the adults were happy sampling tasty

treats and enjoying cookery demonstrations,

children also got stuck into the festive

atmosphere. The older ones were shown how to

make simply Asian dishes by Curry Cuisine while

the younger ones enjoyed getting messy in the

chocolate cookery tent.

Both kids and their parents were entertained by

new HTCPL member High Jinx, who wowed

audiences with their circus skills.

Cathy Burger, Huddersfield Town Centre

Manager, was thrilled with the response of the

visitors.

“Everyone just loves the Huddersfield Food and

Drink Festival but this year’s was even better than

previous festivals. Despite the showers, everyone

was determined to have a good time and got

stuck into tasting, sampling and learning about

new dishes.

“This is one of Huddersfield’s biggest

successes and grows in stature each year. It is a

fantastic pull bringing in tens of thousands of

visitors to our great town.

“Well done to everyone who was involved,

particularly the stallholders and a big thank you

to all our visitors who made it so special.”

The festival was sponsored by Sainsbury’s

and supported by Kirklees College, The

Examiner, Kirklees Council and Real Radio. Colin

Meah, manager of Sainsbury’s Market Street

branch who had many of his staff working at the

festival said “This has been a great occasion for

us; it has really allowed us to get involved with

the community and has certainly promoted the

best of what Yorkshire has to offer in terms of

food and drink, something we are passionate

about” More images on page 8.

Cry for Huddersfield

Eight town criers will battle forsupremacy in Huddersfield atthe end of September.Hosted by Huddersfield’stown crier Vic Watson(pictured) , this will be the

eighth contest within the town and isexpected to attract lots of interest fromvisitors.

So far Vic, who has been the town crier for 12

years, has raised £210 in donations from the

HTCPL’s Business Breakfast Clubs and just

needs another £75 to be able to hold the event

on the Piazza on September 25.

Contestants will travel from as near as Halifax

and as far as Lichfield.

Last year’s winner Terry Stubbins from

Gainsborough will be locking horns with his

arch-rival Kevin Griffiths of Skipton, who missed

out on the top prize by just half a point last year.

The criers will gather about 10.45am for a

stroll through the town centre, ringing their bells

and shouting “Oyé” to attract attention.

By 11.15am they will be giving their first cry,

Breakfast World Cup kick-off in Huddersfield

Queen’s honour for Huddersfieldpoliceman

Sgt John McFadzean, awell-known policeman inHuddersfield town centre,will be collecting theQueen’s Police Medal laterthis year.

John, who has been in the police for 34 years,

divides his time between his work and his

passion, coaching athletics.

He was informed about his award on June

12th and his investiture will be between August

and December.

“It was a surprise and a great honour, we don’t

expect these type of things,” he said.

“Somebody nominates you for the award – in my

case, my supervisor – and the force supported

the nomination.

“I am very much looking forward to the

ceremony.”

Cathy Burger, Town Centre Manager said “We

were delighted when we heard that John had

won this award.

“We have worked closely with John and his

town centre team over the years and highly value

John’s support and enthusiasm”

As well as his day job, John coaches athletics

for the Honley Harriers and other groups four or

five times per week.

He lives with his wife Jane and they have two

children, Katherine, who is a PCSO in South

Yorkshire, and William, who has just finished his

vet training.

John added: “I would like to thank all the

people I have worked with and my friends

outside work. I have been recognised for this

award, but I couldn’t have done it without the

support of my family and colleagues.”

As World Cup fever grippedthe nation (before Englandgot kicked out), the HTCPL’sBusiness Referral Club wentfootball crazy. Usual baconbutties were swapped for

tantalising Boerewors - a traditionalSouth African sausage which translatesas ‘farmers sausage'.

David Johnston from stir-fry specialist

restaurant Temujin of Milnsbridge donated the

sausages for the event.

Steven Pollitt took to the pitch as central

referee instead of HTCPL chairman and read

from the “team sheet”.

Everyone who attended that morning was

invited to wear “something sporty”, with a prize

awarded to Kevin Winterburn from Sheards

Chartered Accountants for “best effort” for his

extremely loud St George’s tie.

Mandi Taylor and Richard Sharp from the

Sharp Agency based at the Media Centre gave a

presentation which drew parallels between sport

and business: the paradox of its collaborative yet

competitive spirit.

Julia Lilof, Deputy Town Centre Manager, said:

“It was great to bring the excitement of a world

class event to an HTCPL meeting, where local

business people meet twice a month to inspire

business activity in Huddersfield.”

Pictured above are members of the Business

Referral Club enjoying a taste of the World Cup.

the “home cry”. After lunch, they

will return at about 2pm for a cry

of Vic’s choice.

Vic, who acts as Master of

Ceremonies, said: “Last year, they

had to shout about the best thing

in Huddersfield. They all chose Vic

Watson in a shameful bid to get

more points - but it didn’t work!

“This year I think the cry may be

– if Victor was a character in Last

of the Summer Wine, what part

would he play? That will test them!

“But I won’t be revealing the

contest details until the day.”

Judges will be John Myers, of

Discovery Radio, Cathy Burger,

Town Centre Manager and a

guest judge. Master scorer is Julia

Lilof, Assistant Town Centre

Manager.

Vic added: “The Town Crier

competition attracts quite a lively

crowd and eight is just the right

number to keep people’s interest.

It’s always a great day.”

To donate towards the

competition, or to engage his

services, ring Vic on 01484

315494.

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Crime prevention initiative running weekly in town centre

Huddersfield South’sNeighbourhoodPolicing Team haslaunched its CrimePrevention Initiativein the town centre.

Based at two separate locations inorder to make it more accessibleto the public and the businesscommunity, the initiative will berunning in alternative locationseach week.

Steve Lowman, PCSO from the

Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “The

aim of the initiatives is, with the

co-operation of our partners in the

project, to have a location available to the

general public on a weekly basis at the

same times each week.

“This is where they can engage with

their local Huddersfield South NPT

Officers in familiar surroundings.

“This is in an environment in which they

may attend on a daily basis, giving them

the opportunity to speak to officers

regarding any concerns or enquiries they may have.

“There will also be crime prevention advice, literature and

items given away free.”

The initiative will be run from 10am until 2pm every other

Thursday at Huddersfield Bus Station and on

the intervening Thursdays at the Packhorse

Centre.

PCSO Lowman launched the bus station

initiative on August 5, and the Packhorse

Centre is due to be launched on August 26.

Officers will be on hand to give crime

prevention advice as well as useful items such

as secret purses and key chains to reduce

purse thefts, and home security packs.

Police Sergeant Rachel Bairstow and Acting

Police Sergeant Gary Calvert of the

Huddersfield NPT South Team supported

Steve Lowman in getting the project

underway.

The Huddersfield Bus Station’s drop-in

centre will be based in the Travel Centre, with

the co-operation and support of Metro and

bus station managers Helen Schofield and

Richard Tomys. Packhorse manager David

Heathcote-Smith donated the Contact Point in

the shopping centre.

Julia Lilof, of the Huddersfield Retail Crime

Partnership, has also given invaluable

assistance.

PCSO Lowman added that purse theft of

elderly ladies in Huddersfield town centre was a

particular problem they wished to address.

“The advice for the businesses in the town

centre is to make themselves and their staff

aware that persons are operating often in

groups targeting elderly females in their stores,”

he said.

“They may be trying to engage with them as

way of diverting their attention in order to get

close to them to take their purses.

“There is also crime prevention advice that

can be given to people who enter their stores

with their bags open and purses on display.

“They need to report any suspicious

incidents to the Police via their retail radios or by

phone.”

Ring the Huddersfield South NPT on 01484

436672.

Up to 100% rates reduction for small businesses

Small businesses occupyingproperty with a rateablevalue of up to £18,000 qualifyfor the Small Business ReliefScheme. And from October2010, ratepayers are eligible

to receive 100% rates relief if theirbusiness property has a rateable value ofup to £6,000, and tapered relief forproperties from £6,001 to £12,000.

This new level of relief will be available for small

businesses which qualify from October 1 for

twelve months.

Businesses already in receipt of charity or

mandatory rural rate relief will not be eligible for

the Small Business Relief Scheme.

The scheme works by charging a small

supplement to bills of businesses whose

premises have a rateable value of more than

£18,000. However, if your business property is

valued at between £12,000 and £18,000, you

can apply to have this supplement removed from

your bill.

Kirklees Council estimates that the temporary

initiative will help about 5,000 small businesses in

the district.

Charles Storr, key account manager at the

Regeneration and Economic Development

Service, said: “Any small businesses which have

not yet applied, but which fulfil the eligibility

criteria, must do so immediately to get financial

help with their rates bills.” Download an

application form from

www.kirklees.gov.uk/businessrates or ring 01484

414941.

Blooming brilliant

Huddersfieldlooked evenmore attractivethis summerwith a recordnumber of

flowers in the town centre forHuddersfield in Bloom. Thissummer, more than 300baskets, 52 barrier planters,36 tubs and five three-tierplanters looked resplendentin the town and cheered upshoppers and workers.

Many more orders were

received for baskets and planters

this year from businesses in the

private sector, proving how

important it is to have an attractive

town for all to enjoy.

Julia Lilof, assistant town centre

manager, said: “We’d really like to

thank all the businesses that have

participated by putting up hanging

baskets or window boxes.

“This year we will be holding the

Huddersfield in Bloom award

ceremony on 29th September at

Huddersfield Town Hall and hope

that everyone who took part will be

able to attend.”Prizes will also be

given out at this event for the

Green Business Awards.’’

Any businesses which have not

yet expressed an interest in

entering the Green Business

Awards still have time to download

an application form from

www.huddersfield-hctpl.co.uk

Winning companies receive

money towards further

environmental projects.

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Free help for smokers

Town centre blitzed in joint campaign

Help is at hand for smokerswanting to quit, with a newclub starting in September.NHS Kirklees is runningthe Stop Smoking Club atNewsome High School

and Sports College starting on ThursdaySeptember 9.

The free parking and after-work time of

5.30pm make it particularly convenient for

workers.

At the club, held in the Community Room at

the school on Castle Avenue, there will be quick

and easy access to Nicotine Replacement

Therapy and free carbon monoxide testing.

The seven-week programme will also include

practical ways to stop smoking,

non-judgemental advice and the chance to

speak to an ex-smoker.

Expert speakers will be at the club to talk

about stress management, fitness, health and

nutrition. To find out more, ring 01484 344285

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New security measures for shopkeepers

Town centre businessesand organisations joinedforces to clean up thetown centre in aweek-long operation.The July blitz was

organised by the Council’sCommunity Rangers and theHTCPL and included members,other businesses, other councildepartments includingenvironmental health officers, thepolice, Metro and BT.

Together they tackled litter, graffiti, fly

posters and nuisance areas.

Even overgrown weeds were pulled out

and shabby paintwork improved.

Julia Lilof, assistant town centre

manager, said: “The clean-up went really

well. The message is that we want to keep

our town nice and tidy and a good place to

shop and do business.”

Businesses gave information to

environmental enforcement officers of

areas and premises which caused

particular problems.

They issued fines and warnings to

people and premises deemed to be a

public nuisance.

The operation coincided with Keep

Britain Tidy’s release of disturbing figures

which claims the cost of cleaning our

towns had soared by 10% in the last year

alone, pushing it up to almost £100 million

nationwide.

Councillor Mehboob Khan, leader of

Kirklees Council, was impressed with the

clean-up operation and hoped that more

would be organised for the future.

He said: “A blitz like this will make a

difference and it’s very welcome. I

congratulate the people involved but we

need to sustain it. We will be asking for

more of these on a regular basis.” Picture

shows Clr Mehboob Khan.

Kirklees Council has madeprovision for more securityfor the town’s shopkeepers.Following on from thehorrific murder ofshopkeeper Gurmail Singh

by robbers last year, the Cabinet agreed

to fund a new 24-hour hotline.Shopkeepers can ring the line on 01484

414998 and report any problems, including

shoplifting and antisocial behaviour.

Police can use the information from the hotline

to add to their intelligence about antisocial

behaviour and trouble hotspots.

Sgt John McFadzean said: “Traders have so

far put up with antisocial behaviour because they

did not want to waste their own time or they felt

they were wasting police time.

“This new hotline will give them a chance to

report such behaviour quickly and at a time

which suits them.”

The £50,000 money will also pay for some

extra CCTV cameras.Neighbourhood policing

teams will be visiting smaller shops to discuss

crime prevention and security measures.

More photographs from the Food and Drink Festival

Great news forhospice build

AHuddersfield

charity aiming tobuild a hospiceand outreachservices forpoorly children

in the town will beginbuilding later this year.

And contrary to the Forget Me

Not Trust’s initial plans of building

in two phases, recent large

donations have made it possible to

put in a tender for the whole

project in one go.

Although this will delay the start

of the building work by an

estimated eight weeks, the Trust is

delighted to be able to get the

whole project built together.

The Day Centre (artist’s

impression pictured here)

incorporates the sensory room,

hydrotherapy pool, messy play

area and support services.

The Accommodation Block

houses the bedrooms, parents’

rooms, emergency bedroom and

the Forget Me Not suite for children

leading up to the time of the funeral.

Costs are expected to be around

£2.3 million, including the fixtures and

fittings, specialist equipment and

Company formed to reduce pain

KAL launches new website

HCTPL member KirkleesActive Leisure (KAL) officiallylaunched its new website.The website has been upand running since February,but has been growing and

evolving since then in line with feedbackfrom the public.

KAL is the charitable trust which manages eleven

sports centres and swimming pools on behalf of

the council. Any profits are invested into improving

the sporting facilities and services for the people of

Kirklees.

Last week, the website reached 100,000 hits

since it went live. The average visitor looks at seven

pages and stays on the website for more than four

minutes.

KAL’s Chief Executive Alasdair Brown said: “We

are very proud of our new website and have

enjoyed lots of positive feedback from our

customers.

“We have also changed some things to make

information easier to find, following customer

suggestions.

“This has been a major project for us, but a

necessary one and we are very pleased with the

end result. It is now easier for the public to find

the information they would like, be it centre

opening times, when a class is running or how

to join the Learn to Swim scheme.”

The website currently has 147 pages

including all timetabling information; opening

times, contact details and directions for all

eleven sites; news and events; membership

scheme information; school holiday activities;

swimming lessons and a useful activity search

function. Each centre has its own separate

website including its own news, site information

and activities timetables. Future plans include a

dedicated careers area, newsletter and on-line

booking. Log onto www.kirkleesactive.co.uk

An HTCPL member hasworked with a client forthree months to create anew company to helpsufferers of chronic pain.Yorkshire Business Growth,

based in Longwood , has supportedGeorgina Oldfield to set up SIRPA Ltd.

Its mission is to transform the lives of 5,000

people by October 2011 by taking away the

chronic pain that ruins their daily life.

SIRPA is the only training provider in the UK for

practitioners who will be licensed to treat people

with Stress Illness.

Stress-related illness is estimated to cost the

country 14 million working days each year, which

translates as £530 million annual loss to the UK

economy.

Georgina has developed the only training

course for Stress Illness practitioners in the

world, with a large amount of positive case

studies and evidence to support her work.

Paul Scott of Yorkshire Business Growth helps

businesses to grow by facing challenges and

finding solutions to problems.

He said: “Yorkshire Business Growth is a

company specialising in driving growth in

business through developing effective marketing

and sales processes to generate a significant

return on investment.

“As a business, we are always on the lookout

for fantastic business opportunities to help

develop. SIRPA falls directly into this category, a

superb product being delivered with enthusiasm

and passion combined with a huge market

potential, all the factors needed to succeed.

“We have been working together to put in

place the framework for success which we are

now delivering." Go to

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gardens.

Head of Fundraising Sarah Herrett

said: “If viable, this will give us a great

opportunity to provide the whole

range of care we want to sooner than

we originally expected.

“We hope that the community will understand

that this is not a delay because of any reason

other than that we hope we can build the whole

building. This is extremely exciting and we are so

grateful for the support everyone has given the

charity up to this point.”

Anticipated start of the building work is

September.

For more information about the Trust and how

to donate, go to their website

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Signing young people in the right direction

An HTCPL member hasbeen helping topromote youth clubsand other services foryoung people by“wrapping” their

vehicles in an enticing, youthfuldesign.

Signs Express prepared and wrapped

two vans and a truck for the Young People’s

Service (YPS). The vehicles carry a funky

“Get on Board” message promoting the

Youth Hub, a mobile youth club.

The graphics and imagery used,

designed by the council’s Graphics and

Design Department, should appeal to the

young people they are hoping to attract.

The vehicles were wrapped on the

premises of Signs Express on Queens Mill

Road.

On board the mobile youth club, young

people can find out all about what the YPS

offers and also participate in many activities

from listening to music to surfing the net

and finding out about how they can make a

difference to their communities.

The Youth Hub, which was launched at

Brian Jackson House in July by the YPS

team and many young people, should be

able to reach those who don’t already know

about the services that are available to

them.

Martin Davis, of Signs Express

(Huddersfield), said: “We have done some

signage and window graphics for YPS

previously when they moved premises.

“We have also done quite a few different

jobs for Kirklees Council, including a

previous full wrap, other vehicle graphics,

parks signage and a fair bit of exterior

buildings signage.

“We don’t do many full vehicle wraps,

because only a small percentage of vehicle

graphics are actually full wraps. Most

people go for straightforward text and

logos, perhaps with some photographic

images on the sides and rear.”

Signs Express (Huddersfield) will be

celebrating its third birthday in October.

Between 70 and 80% of its business is now

repeat business or by recommendation.

Contact the company on 01484 451600.

Two new members of law firm

Eaton Smith has recruitedtwo new members to itsever-growing team. LeahRamsden, who has manyyears’ experience inconveyancing, has been

appointed manager of its residentialdepartment.

Vicky Heywood, partner and head of the

residential property department at Eaton

Smith, said: “We are very pleased that Leah

has joined us; her knowledge and skills will

not only complement our already strong

team but will also be of great benefit to our

clients and the many property professionals

with whom we work.” Leah began her career

at Ramsden’s in Huddersfield before moving

to a firm in Bradford. She now returns to the

town having also worked in Elland.

Kate Booth (pictured above) strengthens

the firm’s employment law department. She

moved from DWF in Leeds. As well as her

employment law knowledge, Kate will be

bringing her experience in delivering training

and presenting seminars to HR

professionals.

Mike Webb, partner and head of the

employment department at Eaton Smith,

said: “We act for many of the major

employers in the region, so we are delighted

that Kate has joined us. The wealth of

experience that she brings will be of great

benefit to our clients.”

Sharp Agency at the cutting edge

An HTCPL design agency has designed thepublicity and identity for an award-winningfilm. The Sharp Agency, based at theMedia Centre, worked with film directorDavid Whitney on publicising his movieKandahar Break.

Sharp created the identity for the film, poster, on screen title and

website.

The film recently won a clutch of prestigious gongs, including

"Best Feature Film" and "Best Actor" for Sean Dooley at the

Newport International Film Festival and "Best Film" at the

Philadelphia Independent Film Festival. Festival Director Benjamin

Barnett described the film as a "truly compelling story", and "film

making at its best".

Director David Whitney said, “Sharp came up with a lot of

fantastic ideas and some truly engaging and dramatic imagery,

which really helped to attract attention to our movie, Kandahar

Break.”

The film, set in Afghanistan in 1999, follows a group of British

mine clearers working in the desert near Kandahar following years

of conflict in the area.

Protagonist Richard Lee, a former bomb disposal expert, is

hunted by corrupt police chief Ashiq Khan who wants him dead.

He has to escape to Pakistan, but further trouble comes in the

form of rebel guerrillas.

Dates for its release in the UK will be announced during the

summer. “Journey to the Dark Heart of Afghanistan.”

To find out more, go to www.kandaharbreak.com

More horizons for CentreManagement organisation

Social enterprise company FreshHorizons has taken on themanagement of two newbuildings. Town CommunityHouse in Bradley Mills, LeedsRoad, and Cowlersley

Community Centre are the latest twocommunity spaces that have been added toits ever-growing portfolio.

Fresh Horizons, based in Deighton, has been

managing community facilities for six years and

“builds a community around it”. The organisation

promotes and manages the facility which becomes

a focal point for the local community.

After it took over Fartown Village Hall last year,

Fresh Horizons increased its occupancy from 8% to

76% in just three months.

Molly Depledge, of Fartown Village Hall

Committee, said: “It has been very easy to work with

Fresh Horizons as we have had regular meetings

where we, as a committee, can express our

concerns and opinions.

“But one of the greater benefits is not having the

responsibility and pressure of the infrastructure of

the building and the everyday running of the

building, which has allowed us to focus and

channel our energies on the activities we first got

the building for.”

Fresh Horizons Ltd, now employing 70 people,

is recognised as one of the leading social

enterprises delivering facilities management for the

council, community groups, tenants and residents

associations and other organisations.

Business developer Morris Simpson said: “It’s

really great to be delivering services to other

organisations which share the same ethos as

ourselves, which is trying to do good for their local

community. Not only is it beneficial to our

organisation to manage community spaces, it is

essential as it allows us to gain access to other

communities.”Contact Morris on 01484 551520.

Accountant in double celebration

Accountancy firm Tax Assistcelebrated the success ofone of its managers whowas awarded a first classhonours degree atHuddersfield University.

Susan Ball (pictured right) also celebrated with

her husband Christopher who achieved a first

class degree – in Sports and Exercise Studies.

Amazingly, the couple had both worked and

looked after their two children while studying

full-time.

Susan’s dedication impressed her lecturers so

much she also given the Kirklees Adult Learner

Award.

A chuffed Susan said: "Although it has been

hard - at times, extremely hard - it has been

worth it because I know I have the qualifications

to ensure I can provide the very best for my

family.

"Being nominated for a Kirklees Adult Learner

Award was a bit of a surprise at first, and the

awards ceremony was very nerve-wracking, but I

do feel a great sense of achievement and it's

nice to have that recognised."

Susan worked for HTCPL member Tax Assist

throughout her degree and has been recently

promoted to manager.

Nick Brook, of Tax Assist, said: “Sue came to

work for me in August 2007 on a New Deal Job

Creation scheme, and has worked for me on a

part time basis since then. She has since gained

MAAT and completed her degree in

Accountancy and Finance.

“ I have recently promoted her to office

manager and offered her a full time contract. We

are all thrilled for her.”

Kirklees College scores a new partnership

HTCPL memberKirklees College isthe new sponsorof HuddersfieldTown FC. Theone-year deal

sees a partnership of two of thedistrict’s biggest organisationsand Town players will bear thecollege’s logo on their homeshirts.

Details of the new shirt were

revealed at a secret event held at the

Galpharm Stadium in July. Following

that event, a banner featuring player

Gary Roberts wearing the new shirt

design was erected at the New North

Road campus.

College Principal Chris Sadler said:

“We are very excited by the many

opportunities this partnership presents

our college with.

“Firstly to develop reward and

recognition initiatives with our students

and staff. Secondly we can now

engage with parts of our community

that are hard to reach, such as people

not currently in education,

employment of training, and under-14

learners, and thirdly to place the

college at the heart of local business

networks.

He added: “Our students will also

enjoy extra-curricular enrichment

activities and potential for work

placements.

Plus our staff will have increased

access to use the fantastic facilities

which will off-set existing conferencing

costs whilst also increasing the quality

of events.

“In return we provide the football

club with exposure to the next

generation of their supporters.”

The college is now one of the

biggest in the country.

Huddersfield Town’s Commercial

Director Sean Jarvis said: “This new

agreement with Kirklees College is

a very exciting one for the football

club and I am looking forward to

working with them throughout the

2010/11 season and beyond.

“As ‘The Yorkshire Club’, one of

our main remits is to expand the

reach of Huddersfield Town into

the wider area and this new

partnership, with an organisation

that is growing and with access to

over 20,000 students and 1,400

employees across Kirklees, will

help us achieve this target.”

Sean and Chris are pictured

pushing the seven-day

countdown button until the shirts

are worn.

Huddersfield is the topsaccording to visitors

Huddersfield is a top placeto eat, drink and stay thenight, according to tourists.Trip Advisor, a websitewhere customers score apremises and give truthful

comments, scores many Huddersfieldhospitality businesses very highly.

Huddersfield’s Central Lodge, HTCPL member,

came top within the West Yorkshire hotel section,

out of 228 reviewed.

Across the county, 816 restaurants had been

reviewed, with two Huddersfield eateries – Thai

Sakon and Argento – both also HTCPL members

– coming second and fifth respectively.

Bed and breakfast businesses in Huddersfield

and the surrounding area also scored well. Elm

Crest came second, Pinfold Guest House was

third and Sunnybank Guest House in Holmfirth

clinched the fifth highest rating.

Joe Marsden, of Central Lodge Hotel, was

thrilled with the results.

He said: “It is a great accolade for Huddersfield

in general that we have such high ranking venues

on the most popular travellers review website.

“It’s official: Huddersfield is a great place to

visit, eat and stay, and has 'some of the best' in

the three categories.”

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Kirklees Business Conferenceattracting hundreds

Speakers from the 2009 conference

Following the success of itsinaugural year, KirkleesBusiness Conference isback and bigger thanbefore. The exhibition,seminar and business clinic

will again be held at the GalpharmStadium, with 60 Kirklees companiesexhibiting and an impressive line-up ofexperts and speakers.

Hundreds of businesses have already

signed up to the free event on September 30

and places are limited.

Its aim is to encourage Kirklees businesses

to trade with each other and strengthen the

local economy.

The conference kicks off with a 4Networking

Breakfast Meeting from 8am, followed by

various seminars. These will be hosted by

Brad Burton, MD of 4Networking, Richard

McCann and Sharon Wright of BBC’s Dragon

Slayer.

Experts from Business Link and

Huddersfield University will also talk about

innovation and business growth.

New for this year, Kirklees Business Clinic

aims to cure your business ills.

Networking opportunities are excellent – and

if you tire, refresh yourself in the Chill Out Zone

with a massage and some healthy food.

The bar stays open until 8pm, so you will

need all your energy to keep going.

Sinead Sopala, Marketing

Manager at Ramsdens

Solicitors and a delegate

from last year’s event, said:

“Kirklees Business

Conference was a great

experience for Ramsdens.

The conference provided a

solid menu of informative

and thought-provoking

seminars, excellent

speakers and great

opportunities for networking.

“The event was well

organised and we are

looking forward to

supporting the next

conference in September.

It is a must-attend event

for all Kirklees businesses.”

Visit the website

www.kirkleesbusiness

conference.co.uk to choose

your seminars and register

your details.

If you have any queries,

ring Event Director Danny

Matharu on 01924 837167.

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