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In This Edition

November 2014

Members news pg. 2-9 Partnership News pg. 10-13

A Winter Warmer…

A taste of things to come, from local food traders at this year’s Festival of light

which commences on Saturday 29th November 2-9pm.

We have supported this year’s Festival of Light putting on the Food & Drink

offer at the event to keep you warmed up. With a Winter Bar on offer for that

winter pick me up, serving Mulled Wine, Hot Cider,

Baileys Hot Chocolates or Traditional Hot Chocolate with cream & marshmal-

lows.

Plus plenty more tasty de-

lights , so wrap up warm and

come to enjoy some tasty

treats whilst getting into the

seasonal spirit with the jam

packed timetable of lights,

music and entertainment in St

Georges Square. Check out

the website for the schedule.

www.huddersfieldlightfest.co.uk

Members news

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P2 Introduces it’s new recruit Yorkshire based IT support specialist

P2 Technologies Ltd has recently wel-

comed Richard Brown to the team as

2nd Line Service Engineer.

After leaving school at 16 and working

at a large communications firm, Richard

soon realised his passion for computing

and technology. He quickly advanced in

the industry after studying the MCSE in

Windows 2000, gaining MCSE status

and an ‘Early achiever status’. Richard’s

previous roles, which include Network

Administration and IT Management,

will not only benefit P2’s customers,

but also bring a wealth of knowledge to

the business.

As 2nd Line Service Engineer Richard will

be responsible for looking after custom-

er backup systems, remote monitoring

and solving problems. Richard

commented: “Despite only been at P2

for a short time I am already feeling like

a valued member of the team.

Technology changes so quickly, and

there’s no better place to benefit from

this dynamically changing environment

than P2. They’re at the forefront of the

market, and are paving the way to the

future. I’m looking forward to the

challenges that this new role will

bring.”

Martin Page, Director at P2 said: “We

are very pleased to welcome Richard to

the team and are happy with his

progress so far. In order for our cus-

tomers to continue receiving excellent

service and quality IT solutions P2’s

staff are continuously trained and

developed – we know Richard will fit

into the team well as he is keen to de-

velop his skills and grow with the busi-

ness.”

The P2 team has grown significantly

over the past 12 months, and the firm

continues to deliver outstanding cus-

tomer service to existing and new cli-

ents through its team of specialist IT

engineers who share the company’s

customer focus.

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Members news

Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf! Oops, it’s about the boy who cried wolf! Winter is coming, the trees are bare,

the birds fly south, and the sheep are

flocking, seeking shelter from the

wind.

As the falling snow flurries wolf foot-

prints can be seen padded into the

hard ground...

But standing on the hill top a boy is

watching his sheep. He is bored, seek-

ing adventure, and looking for the

next big thing! A boy tasked to keep his

community safe but with a vivid imagi-

nation. A boy who makes up stories

and craves the thrill of the unknown.

A boy who, unthinkingly,

unknowingly...cried WOLF!

Brought to you by the same team who

created the LBT’s last Christmas

show, Rapunzel, Olivier award-winning

Mike Kenny rewrites this wintery, well-

loved Aesop fable about a boy who is

unable to find delight in what is around

him and instead seeks adventure,

excitement and the thrill of the un-

known. This wonderful new play fea-

tures song, funny sheep and perhaps a

scary wolf or two, and is the perfect

treat for your family this Christ-

mas.

'beautifully ingenious'

BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

'a magical world full of sheep, knitting

and wolfish behaviour where the audi-

ences's imagination can run riot...'

THE NORTHERN ECHO

Pictured: A production picture from the previous tour of: The Boy Who Cried

Wolf - This year is bigger and better…..

Sainsbury’s gives a helping loaf to the welcome centre

HUDDERSFIELD LAYWER SHORTLISTED FOR REGIONAL AWARD

Membership News

Penny Manock, Head of Family Law at

Wilkinson Woodward Norcliffe & Co,

was one of just four nominees

shortlisted in the Family Law Award

category, which recognises some of

the most talented individuals and suc-

cessful family law firms in Yorkshire.

Assessed by an eminent panel of judges

chaired by Alistair MacDonald QC, nom-

inated firms and individuals were

judged on aspects such as achieve-

ments in the field of family law,

dedication to clients, significant impact

on the legal profession and

contribution to the community. The

shortlisted nominees for this year’s

Family Law Award were:

Howells Solicitor (firm award)

Lake Legal (firm award)

Makin Dixon Solicitors (firm award)

Penny Manock, Wilkinson Woodward

(individual award)

Welcoming the announcement,

Maureen Cawthorn, Managing Director

at Wilkinson Woodward Norcliffe & Co

said,

“From her early days as a trainee solici-tor to her appointment as head of our family law team, Penny has continually demonstrated her heartfelt commit-ment to clients, the development of the practice and the wider legal profes-sion.”

Mrs Cawthorn added,

“Under Penny’s leadership, our family law department has developed into one of the largest family practices in

Kirklees and we’re delighted she has been recognised alongside other well-respected family law experts on the shortlist.”

Chair of the judging panel Alistair Mac-

Donald QC commented,

“The breadth and depth of the nomina-

tions this year demonstrates how valu-

able the legal profession is to both soci-

ety and business in Yorkshire.”

Wilkinson Woodward Norcliffe & Co,

which has offices in Huddersfield, Hali-

fax and Brighouse, was established in

1888 and houses a team of lawyers

with specialisms ranging from family

law and mediation to wills, probate,

employment law, commercial law and

conveyancing. Their work is regulated

by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

The practice also incorporates Boococks

estate agents and lettings agency in

Halifax. For more information visit

www.wilkinsonwoodward.co.uk

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Though the town centre may look like

its slowly crawling out of decline, the

Piazza has leased two premises to new

shops in the town centre.

Magenta Fashion formerly on Victoria

Lane has now opened in the Piazza

Centre selling the latest ladies fashion

and “Cards for Good Causes” which is a

charity Christmas card shop is now open

in the arcade which leads to the Queens

Gate Market.

Pictured: Penny Manock

New Lettings for The Piazza Centre

The Welcome Centre and Hudders-

field’s Methodist Mission will now be

up to £4,000 better off over the next

year after Sainsbury’s Shorehead

store launched their new scheme to

donate up to 20 carrier bags of fresh

bread each week which will be given

to those using the charity’s services.

It is a great boost to the Lord Street-

based centres which has seen a 14%

increase in foodbank users.

Membership News

Are you involved with a community

group or charity that needs additional

financial support? If so, then you may

be interested in two funds, managed

by One Community, the Kirklees

Community Foundation, which will

support voluntary and community

activity across Kirklees - the Kirklees

Community Fund and the Kirklees

Comic Relief Fund.

The new Kirklees Community Fund

(KCF) will support voluntary groups

operating anywhere in Kirklees, and

groups can apply for up to £1,000 of

funding. The closing date for KCF

applications is Monday 1st December.

The Kirklees Comic Relief (local

communities) Fund is now open for

applications of between £1,000 and

£10,000. Projects should be run by

people directly affected by the issues

they are dealing with and priority will

be given to small, locally based groups

or organisations in areas of

disadvantage, that have a clear

understanding of the needs in their

community. Funding applications must

amount to at least 30% of the total pro-

ject cost. The closing date for Comic

Relief applications is Monday 8th De-

cember.

Paul Johnson of One Community, said:

“We hope local community groups take

advantage of this fantastic funding op-

portunity to enhance their local

activities.

“Everyone at One Community is work-

ing hard to attract further donations

from local companies and committed

individuals. We are now making a real

difference to voluntary and community

groups in Kirklees. Community Founda-

tions are set up as informed and profes-

sional channels for the charitable giving

of concerned local people who want to

support good causes close to their

hearts. Local giving is going to become

much more important for our commu-

nities now, and One Community is

there to make it possible”

Application forms can be downloaded

from the Foundation’s website

www.one-community.org.uk and can

either be completed on a computer, or

by hand. Potential applicants are

advised to check the eligibility details

carefully and successful groups will be

contacted in the New Year.

Forest school pupil Lucy Hanson aged 6

with Alan Sculley from Be More Outdoors

with the grant cheque for £3000

For more information, please contact

One Community, Tel: (01484) 468397.

A great funding opportunity for local voluntary groups

Hotel receives two Awards in one month Kirklees Council have given a ‘Healthy

Choice Award’ to the Huddersfield

Central Lodge Hotel in recognition of

their commitment to food hygiene and

healthy food choices.

The British Parking Association has also

recognised the hotel for ten years of

commitment to the Safer Parking

Scheme. The hotel’s onsite secure car

park is inspected annually. Owners John

and Joe Marsden were delighted to be

able to continue with their achieve-

ments and are constantly striving to

maintain and improve standards for

visitors to Huddersfield.

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Members news

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Member of the Month….. Member of the Month is here again!

This month we are happy to introduce

to you Ryan Driver from Kirklees Active

Leisure

*Tell us about your organisation?

Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) is the char-

itable trust which manages 14 leisure

facilities and swimming pools on behalf

of Kirklees Council. We are managed by

a Board of Trustees who come from a

range of backgrounds and bring a mix

of skills to the strategic direction of the

Trust.

We are dedicated to increasing the

number of people taking part in sport,

active recreation and wider physical

activity through responding to the

needs of the local community and

providing a dynamic and excellent value

for money service. Importantly every

surplus pound is invested into improv-

ing the service and facilities we provide.

Since KAL was created in 2002, more

than £20 million has been reinvested by

Kirklees Council and KAL into local lei-

sure centres.

Our main vision is to help more people,

become more active, more often.

1. Why did you join the partner-

ship?

With our brand new Huddersfield Lei-

sure centre opening soon, we are hop-

ing the Huddersfield Partnership is go-

ing to offer us the opportunity to reach

out and network with the Local Hud-

dersfield Community and Businesses

who are going to benefit most from the

facility. It will be an opportunity for us

to provide information to the surround-

ing area and also look at what we can

offer to companies as well as what they

can offer us.

2. Tell us about your greatest chal-

lenge to date?

As an organisation an ongoing chal-

lenge we try to overcome is to continue

the increase in participation in Leisure

Activities. We want more people, more

active, more often!

3. Give three words to describe your

charity?

One-team, excellence and passion

4. Give us three words about yourself?

Enthusiastic, customer-focused, Ambi-

tious.

5. What do you think are the main

challenges for charities that lead on

health, sport and wellbeing?

Like any business a Charity needs Cus-

tomers, increased participation is a

challenge we look to overcome with

our products.

6. What has been the proudest mo-

ment for Kirklees Active Leisure in

2014 so far?

Since 2013 to date our membership

base has grown from 19000 to over

22000, showing we are moving in the

right direction with our products and

customer service.

7. Have you ever had anyone famous

through your doors or in the gym,

please tell us about it?

Jason Manford (pictured) The Hud-

dersfield sports Centre are in partner-

ship with Manfords comedy and run a

monthly Comedy club. Jason has visited

and overseen the show numerous

times.

8. If there was one piece of health ad-

vice or exercise tips you would give

what would it be?

Mix up your training and diet to keep

it interesting, everybody gets bored

doing the same routine.

9. If you could live anywhere in the

world where would it be?

New Zealand

“ Tis the season to be jolly..”

Many believe it isn't Christmas time until

you spot the Coca– Cola Truck on your TV

screen…Well get ready to celebrate, after

all it is the season to be jolly! As the Coca-

Cola Truck parks up in St Georges Square,

Huddersfield on Saturday 13th December

from noon-8pm.

Fans of the iconic Coca Cola Christmas

adverts can have their picture taken with

the famous truck and enjoy Christmas

music plus a free Coke.

Don’t Miss out on the Coca-Cola Tour

making a pit stop in our town!

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Membership News

On Thursday 6 November, businesses

across Huddersfield came together to

take part in a quiz night hosted by

Sheards Accountancy Ltd in aid of For-

get Me Not Children’s Hospice.

The event, held at Huddersfield RUFC

had 20 teams of four all battling to

become Huddersfield’s leading

brainboxes.

Kevin Sanders, Client Manager at

Sheards pulled together the questions

that tested quiz goers grey matter with

questions ranging from the year Guy

Fawkes plotted to blow up the Houses

of Parliament to naming bands through-

out the decades.

Staff from the NatWest branch in Hud-

dersfield took first place closely fol-

lowed by Chadwick Larence and Walker

Singleton.

The Quiz Night which also included a

hot supper and raffle with prizes donat-

ed by Code Blue Communications, Glint,

Every Cloud Boutique, Giants Commer-

cial and Sugar, Spice ‘n’ All Stuff Iced

raised over £500 for the hospice which

provides children’s, family and

bereavement support, complementary

therapies and around the clock care for

those helped at home and in the hos-

pice’s state-of-the-art centre at Russell

House.

Kevin Winterburn, Director of Sheards

Accountancy commented: “The turnout

for the quiz was fantastic, with some

companies submitting two or three

teams. It was a great opportunity for

local businesses to get together socially

whilst raising vital funds for such a wor-

thy charity”.

To keep up to date with Sheards News

visit www.sheards.co.uk

About Sheards Accountancy Ltd.

Sheards Accountancy Ltd are a leading

firm of Chartered Accountants based in

Huddersfield, offering a full range of

traditional accountancy and tax ser-

vices, as well as innovative business

advice and tax planning.

Founded in 1903 by Fred Sheard, the

firm has built up an enviable reputation

in that time within the local business

community. We have fantastic links

with local bankers, solicitors and other

professionals within the area, which

time and again prove invaluable to our

clients.

The current ownership structure has

been in place since 2003 and the firm's

name was changed to Sheards in early

2004. This has resulted in the firm

taking a more innovative approach to

accounting and extending our range of

client services. Part of this change was

the formation of Sheards Wealth

Management Limited in 2008. This

sister company provides investment

and retirement planning services to our

clients, enabling us to provide our cli-

ents with the “one-stop shop” solution

to their financial needs.

While the firm’s style of business has

moved forward enormously in recent

times, what has remained unchanged is

our dedication to giving our clients

outstanding service.

We believe in building one-to-one

relationships with our clients, who

know we’re just on the end of the

Local businesses get thinking caps on for charity

There’s a new Discovery in Town... Barrington's Cocktail Lounge Bar is now open!

Barrington Douglas opens Discovery

Lounge cocktail lounge…

A new venture for Discovery Bay duo

Barrington Douglas & Richard Dennis as

they launch Discovery Lounge Cocktail

Bar in premises next door to his award-

winning Discovery Bay Caribbean res-

taurant in Wood Street, launched on

11th Nov at an intimate Business

launch. We were welcomed with a taste

of paradise with a rum punch cocktail,

followed by some tasty delights from

the new menu, which they hope to

offer for private bookings in the new

cocktail lounge.

I’d certainly recommend calling in to

sample the menu!

As a local business and supporter of our

Huddersfield Food & Drink Festival we

wish new business well.

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Partnership news

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Networking Update

Our Town Centre Sergeant –Mandy Mellor

Our Town Centre Sergeant announces

a new project to support the town in

the run up to Christmas. From 24th

Nov to 24th December, the police will

be running an Xmas initiative in

Huddersfield town centre.

The initiative aims to:

1. To provide a high visible Police pres-

ence in Huddersfield town centre

2. To provide plain clothes officers

when resources are available in Hud-

dersfield town centre

3. To reassure the public especially the

elderly who are particularly vulnerable,

prevent

4. To reduce the occurrences of theft

from persons, shoplifting, beggars and

anti- social behaviour

5. To apprehend and bring offenders to

justice

The police will also be having an

exhibition van at Nelson Mandela

corner on Sat 29th Nov and Weds 10th

Dec bet 10am and 4pm. They will be

giving crime prevention advice/leaflets

out etc. So please go and visit us them a

chat .

Finally, on Saturday 13th Dec we are

running an operation in the town

centre from 10pm to 2am called

Operation Northdale which is a

proactive alcohol related initiative to

address sexual offences in the night

time economy.

This will involve Police officers, Specials

and volunteers engaging with members

of the public and issuing Z cards and

spikeys.

Retail Crime Partnership

meeting Dates

Thursday 27/11/14

Thursday 11/12/14

11:30am

At Huddersfield Police Station, Albion Street, Huddersfield.

Business to Business networking is a

key membership benefit of the

partnership. Recently we have been

exploring new ways of networking

and are excited about what we will

be offering in 2015.

Thus far we have been organising

networking sessions on the last

Tuesday of every month at

Revolution Bar, Cross Church Street.

We want to encourage as many

people to attend. Though the dark

nights have set in, networking in the

evening gives you a great opportunity

to engage with your peers in a

relaxed environment after a hard

days work.

If you’ve never networked during

the evening, give it a try. You nev-

er know you might miss out on

that key contact you needed to

help develop your business.

There’s nibbles too –just in case

you get peckish!

Also if you’re interested in hosting

one of our networking sessions in

2015 please do let us know and

we’ll book you in to the calendar.

We look forward to seeing you on

the 25th November at Revolution

Bar!

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Partnership news

Partnership news The Partnership helps promote Movember This Movember Huddersfield

Partnership supports Stafflex in raising

funds to support the fight against the

prostrate and testicular cancer.

So what is Movember?

The Movember Foundation challenges

men to grow moustaches during

Movember (formerly known as Novem-

ber), to spark conversation and raise

vital funds for its men’s health pro-

grams. To date, 4 million moustaches

have been grown worldwide.

At the start of Movember, men take

action by signing up with a clean-

shaven face and for the 30 days of No-

vember commit to growing a mous-

tache.

At the end of the month, the

Movember community celebrates their

Mo growing efforts, by either joining

the Movember Foundation at one of

the official Movember Gala Parties,

held around the world, or by hosting

their own end of month event with

colleagues, friends or community

groups.

The Partnership is getting involved by

sponsoring the best retailer Mo Award.

Karen Hobson Partnership Manager

said, “It is so important to support any

form of charity work but as I myself lost

my father through Prostate Cancer, we

felt it would be so beneficial not only to

support the cause but support one of

our members in doing good”.

Dan Ingham, Business Development

Manager at Stafflex said,

“Stafflex are proud to be involved with

the local community for over 14 years

and thought why not raise funds for a

great cause and involve everyone that’s

wants to help raise funds and have

some fun at the same time”.

If we have any interested retailers

then please get involved. It would be

great to have your support for such an

amazing cause.

As a reminder the Awards will be held

on:

Monday 1st December 2014,

6pm—10pm

Location: Huddersfield RUFC,

Lockwood Park

With the big hairy shave off at 9pm