Kirklees Council launched its draf t Local Plan in October, which ident if ies locat ions that could be used for housing during the next 20 years. As part of the plan, the proposed area for Farnley Country Park has been designated Strategic Green Inf rastructure.

While this is good news, the areas of land within the boundary of the Park, which Farnley Estates put forward for the hub and the means to fund its development and maintenance, have not been accepted. Director, Paul Sykes, explained what this means for Farnley Country Park:

?It?s a really positive step that the Council has recognised Farnley Country Park in this way but as it stands, we have no way of making it happen. Without the hub there is no Park, and without the housing allocation, we have no way of paying for the Park.?

All is not lost. From 9 November to 18 December Kirklees Council is holding a public consultation on the draft Local Plan. It gives local people six weeks to have their say on the proposed land allocations.

?It?s apparent from the draft Local Plan that Kirklees has to build on green belt land to meet its housing quota over the next couple of decades. Our offer stil l stands, if you have to build on green belt then get a country park out of it,? adds Paul.

?We know from our research that Farnley Country Park will really benefit local people in terms of outdoor education,health leisure, conservation and jobs. But we need people to tell Kirklees Council, through their Public Consultation, that they want us to make it happen,? adds Paul.

Visit www.farnleycountrypark.co.uk to f ind out how to take part in Kirklees Council?s Public Consultation on the draft Local Plan.

FARNLEY COUNTRY PARK NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

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It 's s been a long t ime coming but af ter 18 months of process, Huddersf ield Partnership have now t rademarked Huddersf ield Food & Drink Fest ival .

This is a great achievement not only for Huddersf ield Partnership but for the town of Huddersf ield.

With the event now being trademarked, it will certainly elevate the event and enable us to maintain and grow this outstanding festival in Yorkshire and beyond.

Our previous festival saw over 100,000 visitors who enjoyed the best local food, drink and l ive entertainment including live cooking demonstrations, bands and more.

We hope that you will join us in making next year?s food & drink festival bigger than ever and that our new trademark will help guarantee bigger and better sponsors and supporters of this fabulous event.

HUDDERSFIELD PARTNERSHIP TRADEMARKS HUDDERSFIELD FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL

LUNCHTIME ORGAN AND CHAMBER CONCERTS

The luncht ime concerts at Huddersf ield and Dewsbury Town Hal ls are part of the Kirklees Concert Season.

Regular lunchtime concert goers comment on how wonderfully friendly, safe and sociable these daytime events are, and with competit ively priced lunches available from 11.30am, it?s a perfect opportunity to enjoy a bite to eat before sitt ing back and enjoying the wonderful music programmes on offer. 

The concerts are very well priced at only £5.50 each (£4 for concessions). Tickets can be booked by calling 01484 223200 or by visit ing www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk or in person at Dewsbury Town Hall Box Off ice or Huddersf ield & Holmfirth Information Centres.

Forthcoming Concerts are:

- Daniel Cook (Westminster Abbey sub-organist ) Monday 16 November, 1pm at Huddersf ield Town Hal l . Daniel Cook is sub-organist at Westminster Abbey and one of the f inest of the younger generation of organists. Best-known for his performances of 19th and 20th century Brit ish music, his programme includes seldom heard pieces by Will iam McKie, Ernest Tomlinson and Edward Bairstow, as well as others

- Gordon Stewart (Kirklees Borough Organist ) 30 November, 1pm at Huddersf ield Town Hal l . Gordon Stewart plays one of the most famous 19th century German organ works, the Sonata on the 94th Psalm by Julius Reubke. A pupil of Franz Liszt, Reubke died at the age of only 24, leaving two great sonatas, one for piano and this one for organ. .

-The University of Huddersf ield Brass Band ? Christmas Concert 7 December, 1pm at Huddersf ield Town Hal l and 9 December, 12.30pm at Dewsbury Town Hal l

The annual performance of the University of Huddersf ield Brass Band is a Christmas highlight for many Kirklees concert-goers. So here they are again under their charismatic conductor Phill ip McCann with lots of new pieces to welcome in the Festive Season, including carols for all to sing.

KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON 2015/16ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS

There is an extraordinarily rich tradition of music-making in Kirklees in which Opera North and Kirklees Council are enormously proud to play a part. What?s more, it?s very much a living tradition, in a perpetual process of change and renewal. This is true of the Kirklees Concert Season, which has continually evolved since Opera North?s ground-breaking partnership with Kirklees Council began back in 2003.

Our orchestral concerts are fantastic value for money with tickets starting from just £9 (plus concessions). 13 or under? Experience the extraordinary power of a symphony orchestra for just £1 when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be booked by calling the ticket hotline on 01484 223200 or visit ing the website www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk or in person at Dewsbury Town Hall Box Off ice or Huddersf ield and Holmfirth Information Centres.

Forthcoming concerts are;

- Orchestra of Opera North ? Sibel ius, Dvorak Thursday 26 November, 7.30pm at Dewsbury Town Hal l

The Orchestra of Opera North will be joined by Soprano, Lee Bisset, and conductor, David Angus, in this concert featuring music by Sibelius and Dvorak.

- Orchestra of Opera North ? Lutoslawski, Mahler Thursday 3 December, 7.30pm at Huddersf ield Town Hal l

Richard Farnes? il lustrious 12-year term as Music Director of Opera North concludes in the summer of 2016. Richard has conducted many memorable concerts in the Kirklees Concert Season over the years and this concert promises to be extra special featuring music by Lutoslawski and Mahler.

If you want to learn more about the pieces of music being performed at these concerts, join members of the orchestra for some lively pre-concert discussion. Pre-concert ?Talking Music? starts at 6.40pm in the Main Hall.

To see the ful l Kirklees Concert Season go to - ht tp:/ /www.kirklees.gov.uk/ townhal ls/ documents/ConcertSeasonBrochure.pdf or pick up a brochure f rom Kirklees Town Hal ls and Informat ion Centres.

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P2 TECHNOLOGIES ACHIEVES A MICROSOFT SILVER SMALL AND MIDMARKET CLOUD SOLUTION COMPETENCY P2 Technologies earns dist inct ion through demonstrated technology success and customer commitment.

Huddersf ield based P2 Technologies, today announced it has achieved a Silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solution competency, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft Corp. customers? evolving needs in today?s dynamic business environment.

To earn a Microsoft silver competency, partners must successfully demonstrate expertise through rigorous exams, culminating in Microsoft certif ications. And to ensure the highest quality of services, Microsoft requires customer references for successful implementation and customer satisfaction.

P2?s staff receive continuous training and development to take them to the next level within the business. Personal growth is encouraged and staff are provided with opportunities to help develop their customer service skil ls and IT knowledge.

Clients benefit from an IT service that doesn't baff le with jargon or science but instead a business partner takes the time to understand exactly what the client needs and delivers outstanding customer service.

Martin Page, Director of P2 Technologies, commented: ?This Microsoft Silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solution competency showcases our expertise in today?s technology market and demonstrates our knowledge of Microsoft and its products. Our plan is to accelerate our customers? success by serving as technology advisors for their business demands. Microsoft is a global brand and as a Huddersf ield based SME the award plays testament to the hard work and dedication of the P2 team.?

Microsoft corporate vice president, Phil Sorgen, added: ?By achieving a silver competency, P2 Technologies have proven their expertise in specif ic technology areas, placing them among the top 5 percent of Microsoft partners worldwide. When customers look for an IT partner to meet their business challenges, choosing a company that has attained Microsoft competencies is a smart move. These are highly qualif ied professionals with access to Microsoft technical support and product teams.?

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THE LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE PRESENTS TELL TALE HEARTS AND PIF PAF

SNOW WHITE - Friday 11 ? Sunday 27 December

A lonely child with an eye for adventure. A wronged stepmother. A magical mirror. A poisoned apple. A brass band of musical miners? This playful and hugely imaginative take on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale is set in our own Yorkshire landscape, with a pit wheel doubling as a musical stage for a group of trumpet-toting miners, and the scorned stepmother recast for the celebrity age as fading diva Mystique Stardust

Following national acclaim for The Snow Queen, the LBT?s resident children?s company Tell Tale Hearts return to our main stage in a playful, dynamic collaboration with maverick visual theatre pioneers Pif-Paf, weaving aerial feats, l ive music and comedy into an unforgettable Christmas treat for all ages. Members of HTCPL are entit led to £2 off t ickets for SNOW WHITE. To quote, call the box off ice on 01484 430528 and quote ?Huddersf ield Town Centre Partnership?

Tickets: £15 - £10

THE PERFECT PERFORMANCE THIS CHRISTMAS !

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REMEMBRANCE AT CENTRAL LODGE

Two recent reunion part ies at the Huddersf ield Central Lodge Hotel were a great success.

On Saturday 31st October Brian Hayhurst held a party for former gymnasts from all over the country. Brian and his wife Elaine are pictured at the bar showing

they can stil l do squats` More than forty people attended.

On Friday November 6th the f irst group of ex members of the Royal Artil lery Regiment arrived with their wives to celebrate an 8th annual reunion party at the Central Lodge Hotel.

Some of the f irst group to arrive are pictured and also Mrs Hampshire, Bill Hampshire R.A. and co-owner Joe holding the Help for Heroes f lag.

A f itt ing tribute at this t ime of year when we remember.

REAL TEAM ?HIGHLY COMMENDED?REAL Employment was recent ly nominated for the Team of the Year Award in the 2015 Nat ional BASE (Brit ish Associat ion for Supported Employment) Awards for celebrat ing Outstanding Pract ice in Supported Employment.

Although their nomination did not win they were thril led to hear that the judging panel were so impressed with the quality of the nomination that they had decided to award REAL Employment a ?Highly Commended? Certif icate in order to ref lect this.

Claire Mitchell Deputy Team Manager said, The Real team are especially proud of this accolade and see it as an endorsement of all their hard work and commitment in helping our customers achieve employment.

i f you know of anyone with a learning disabil i ty who requires support in accessing employment contact REAL on: 01484 221000

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On Thursday 22nd Ocober, businesses f rom across Huddersf ield came together to take part in Sheards Accountancy?s annual quiz night in aid of The Town Foundat ion.

The event, held at Huddersf ield RUFC had 23 teams of four including Huddersf ield Town?s commercial team, all battl ing to become Huddersf ield?s leading brainboxes.

Kevin Sanders, Client Manager at Sheards pulled together yet another brain baff l ing quiz that put local businesses general knowledge to the test. After a competit ive streak from Huddersf ield Town?s Commercial team, staff from Handelsbanken in Huddersf ield proudly took f irst place at the charity quiz night.

The evening also involved a hot supper and raff le, which had prizes donated by Sheards, KC Communications, P2 Technologies and Huddersf ield Town Football Club. All funds raised went directly to the charity that provides breakfasts for children and the young people across Huddersf ield and the West Yorkshire area.

Kevin Winterburn, Director of Sheards Accountancy commented: ?The turnout for our annual quiz night was the best yet, with some companies submitting two or three teams. The support from local businesses was invaluable and the generosity we received was truly heart warming. Yet again, it was a great opportunity for local businesses to get together socially whilst raising vital funds for such an important charity.?

Local businesses managed to raise a grand total of £1,055, which has guaranteed over 2,000 breakfasts for children supported by the charity.

Mandy Taylor, Fundraising Manager of The Town Foundation quoted: ?It was a pleasure to join everyone on the night, to see the venue packed with such a very competit ive and kind hearted guest l ist really did reinforce that the businesses in our

community, really do have charity at heart. Our

charity partnership with Sheards is one that we value and it is a pleasure to work with them.?

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HUDDERSFIELD?S LEADING FIRM OF ACCOUNTANTS RAISE OVER £1K FOR THE TOWN FOUNDATION

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

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Welcome to member of the month. This new November, we are pleased to int roduce you to Ian Lawson Corporate Social Responsibi l i ty Lead at Cummins Turbo Technologies

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Please give a brief descript ion of your organisat ion:

Cummins Turbo Technologies is the market-leading designer and manufacturer of turbochargers for the medium to heavy-duty diesel engines market.

1. Why did you join the partnership?

In my role of Corporate Responsibil ity leader I was looking for networks that could help me understand the needs in our local area where Cummins could help. It?s also important to f ind other companies that are engaged in Corporate responsibil ity to share ideas and see if there are areas where we can pool our resources. As it turned out, we used some of our resources to help the Huddersf ield Partnership move some stuff !

2. What are your organisat ions business aspirat ions for the remainder of 2016?

Cummins Turbo Technologies employs approximately 1,000 people in Huddersf ield. We design and manufacture Turbochargers for medium to large diesel engines. As Im writ ing this article with my Corporate responsibil ity leader hat on as I will talk a litt le bit about our aspirations for our community work next year. In 2015 we are on target for engaging over 800 of our employees in community work in Education, Environment and Social Justice. We have helped over 80 organisations this year and contributed approximately 7,500 hours in our community work. Next year we want to continue to try and use our employee?s skills to identify where we can be more impactful and also we are looking to identify areas where we can focus our work across our three focus areas.

3. Give three words to describe your company?

Ilobal, Technology Leader, Diverse

4. Give us three words about yoursel f?

Lively, Committed, Caring (I could have used Trouble as a lot of people think that?s my middle name !!)

5. What was your proudest achievement within your career history ?

Winning the Examiner business community award last night (12.11.15)

6. Have you ever met anyone famous, please tel l us about i t (keep it short )?

I met Harry Gration last night at the awards ceremony, he is a lovely bloke and is just the same as he comes across on the telly. I also once had a sauna in a Hotel on the Isle of white with Ian Botham and Graham Hick (that?s a long story !!)

7. If you could pass on one single piece of advice about the world of business what would it be?

Engage with the community where you are located and try and make a dif ference, regardless of your business focus

8. If you could change something about Huddersf ield what would it be?

Open up the river side close to the town centre and make it accessible to all people. Being born in York, the river is one of the key city landmarks and for me there is something relaxing about water be it either rivers or the sea.

9. If you could give the Partnership some advice what would it be?

Find an effective way to allow organisations to network and help each other, especially in the voluntary sector. As I work with organisations in Huddersf ield this is one of the key themes that I hear quite frequently.

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Beat those Winter Bill Blues!

NORTHERN TEA HOUSE IS THE NEW TEA ROOM ON THE BLOCK, WELL AT LEAST ON KINGS STREET!Huddersf ield is st i l l at t ract ing new and styl ish independent businesses and in the last week there has been the int roduct ion of new team room in town, Northern Tea House!

Northern Team House offers something dif ferent to Huddersf ield and hopefully something people of all ages and tastes can enjoy. Emma Grain Co-Owner, a lecturer from the University of Huddersf ield said, 'We endeavour to take care of customers tea and cake based needs, delighting customers tastebuds and keeping them coming back for more'.

Together Emma and her partner Kevin Chatham want to build a place for people to come and enjoy the food and sweet treats locally sourced while sat in inspiring surroundings. She added, we are an independent litt le company who have set out to build our dream and we do hope you like what we've done.

The tea house offers a range of 20 loose Tea?s, a wide selection of Coffees and luxury Hot Chocolates, it offers an eloquent lunch menu to suit the needs of the masses their luxury cakes and afternoon teas will certainly tantalize your buds!

For more information on Northern Tea Rooms visit: www.northernteahouse.co.uk facebook.com/northernteahouseuk

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WHY JOIN THE

PARTNERSHIP?As a not for prof it organisat ion, the Huddersf ield Partnership does its best to facil i tate the development of the town by working with Kirklees Council , businesses and communit ies within the area ensuring that together, Huddersf ield can be a great and safe place to l ive, work and do business.

Previously focusing on the town centre, the Partnership now has a wider remit to support Huddersf ield as a whole. The Partnership has diverse membership of businesses and organisations from across Huddersf ield. Through the f inancial contribution of our membership, it enables the Partnership to offer businesses and stakeholders specif ied benefits and services. All of our prof its are re-invested back into the town and local businesses through the organisation of events, crime prevention activit ies and promotional activit ies.

- All members have the opportunity to promote their businesses every month via the Inside Huddersf ield Newsletter (database email)

- All members have the opportunity to attend regular network meetings and open evenings.

- All members are included in our on-line Membership Directory with a link to their own website.

- All eligible members can benefit from signif icant discounts for membership of the Radio Link Scheme and DISC Intranet to that aims to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

- All members can benefit from a discount of 20% off membership fees if they introduce a new member.

- All members can take advantage of signif icant member to member discounts and offers.

- All members benefit from being part of an organisation that acts as one voice in our town.

- All eligible members can benefit from a 10% discount off bookings for Huddersf ield Food and Drink Festival

- Access to ?inside knowledge? about what is happening in the town before it actually happens.

For more informat ion visit : huddersf ieldpartnership.co.uk or email :info@huddersf ieldpartnership.co.uk

JOIN TODAY!