New plans have been unveiled for the future of the Packhorse Centre, including a new Burger King, an eighty -seater Chinese restaurant , a permanent craf t beer out let chain fast food out lets: Roosters Piri Piri and Mexican El Taco Loco.

It also boasts of a two-level bar with an outdoor terrace which is currently being f itted out and expected to open at the end of November on Kirkgate in the former bargain Superstore shop.

Independent traders will be at the heart of the town centre site when it relaunches in November with longer opening hours as a ?champion? of local and regional shops. Some traders who will f il l over 15 units have already been named as part of centre owners New River Retail £2m drive to turn the fortunes of the centre around.

Meanwhile some of the empty units, one of which will be created by the relocation of jewellers Warren James to another section of the former Peters unit, are beginning to be f il led with independents.

These include fairtrade clothing shop Patchouli Haze and formerly Linthwaite-based and award-winning Dama Cheese, whose owner Razan Alsous will open a vegetarian and vegan friendly deli.

Paul Wright, director of New River Retail, which began the redevelopment last year, said: ?We are the third shopping centre in Huddersf ield after Kingsgate and The Piazza and decided that we want to be more specialist by championing local and regional traders to bring something dif ferent to the town.

?We wanted to respond to the demand for shopping centres to offer a fuller experience by offering food and drink, which we hope will give people a fun time while driving town centre regeneration simultaneously.

?With the help of Huddersf ield entrepreneur Kate Hardcastle (who heads Holywell Green-based business transformation company Insight with Passion) we have changed our branding and will be redecorating the interior and install ing an entrance sign on the King Street side, which will put us back on the map. ?We want the inside space to be for specialist shops and since the recession, rents have halved which we hope will attract new businesses.?

David Heathcote, manager of the Packhorse Centre, welcomed the changes. ?It?s fantastic to have an owner doing something with the centre. It had a bit of a ref it in 2007 but this is something else and it?s really good news for the town.?We?re trying to bring back all space in Packhorse Centre into use and demonstrate that we are here to stay.?

Pictured: Pack Horse Centre Manager David Heathcote-Smith (right) and col leagues Lucy Mitchel l ,

Paul Wright and Matt Johnson with the centre's new branding

PACKHORSE UNVEILS ITS NEWEST DEVELOPMENTS

YOU SAID 'YES' TO THE PROPOSAL FOR FARNLEY COUNTRY PARKThank you to everyone who registered their vote regarding the proposal for a country park for Huddersf ield.

Farnley Estates, which owns and manages 1,500 acres of land in and around the vil lage of Farnley Tyas, wants to create Farnley Country Park on the Estate. It will give people in Huddersf ield and those from further af ield greater access to green open space for education, leisure, health and rural business.

To pay for the creation and ongoing maintenance of Farnley Country Park, the Estate proposes to sell land at the fringe of the suggested Park area for housing.

During the live vote, which ran between 12 May and 31 July 2015, 10,375 votes were cast, with 85.2% of voters (8,839) in favour of Farnley Country Park. 14% of people voted ?no? with 0.8% of voters saying they had no preference.

A breakdown of the results by postcode (based on those voters who registered their details) showed that the positive response was replicated throughout Kirklees. The responses ranged from an astonishing 98.9% of people saying ?yes? to Farnley Country Park in HD1 to 88.4% of people in HD4 voting in favour of the Park.

?I?d like to thank everyone who voted, and especially those who left comments both for and against the idea of creating a country park for Huddersf ield. This would be a big change for the area and we understand why some people are against the proposal, however it?s incredibly encouraging that there is such a signif icant amount of support for the idea across Kirklees and beyond,? said Paul Sykes, Director Farnley Estates.

The results report is available to view online at www.farnleycountrypark.co.uk

Huddersf ield is one of 10 UK towns that will take part in one of Britain?s biggest regeneration challenges. TestTown 2015 will see 10 towns from every corner of the UK host an enterprise challenge in town centre spaces between July and November, with each town challenge tailored to local economic needs. Finalists from each town will then come together to compete in a national f inal with the winning business awarded the tit le of ?UK Towns Entrepreneur of the Year? and a £10K Investment.

Huddersf ield?s TestTown activity is to host a ?Welcome to Huddersf ield? weekend on 10 and 11 October. Over the weekend students will be encouraged to visit the town centre. The focus of the weekend will be on independent venues but all town centre businesses are welcome to get involved. We are encouraging retailers and venues to offer special discounts, promotions of free samples to students over the whole weekend. Over the same weekend Alternative Market stallholders (all aged 13-29) will be offered the opportunity to trade in Council owned vacant town centre premises.

If you would like to get involved with the weekend contact Maria Cotton on 01484 221000 or email maria.cotton@kirklees.gov.uk

HUDDERSFIELD TO COMPETE IN BRITAIN?S BIGGEST TOWN REGENERATION CHALLENGE

2

Friday 25 September, 7.30pm at the Lawrence Bat ley Theatre Huddersf ield

Celebrate the LBT?s coming of age in style with a glittering evening of performances, music and appearances from distinguished friends.

Join LBT?s founding Artistic Director, Ron McAllister, and LBT?s current Director, Victoria Firth, for a multi-faceted programme of entertainment taking in the entire life of the theatre:

Birmingham Royal Ballet?s Artistic Director David Bintley CBE will introduce the White Swan Pas de Deux from Swan Lake performed by dancers from the company. Bolton Octagon contribute a piece from Alan Bennett?s classic Talking Heads, and Phoenix Dance Theatre perform Shif t ? Christopher Bruce CBE?s stunning piece evoking life in the 1940s. Opera North bring a selection of songs including numbers from their forthcoming production of Kiss Me Kate, and the LBT?s resident company Tell Tale Hearts preview a musical excerpt from our Christmas show Snow White.

Award-winning magic comes courtesy of local legends High Jinx Magic and Il lusion, and there will be more musical entertainment from Longwood Amateur Operatic Society performing extracts from Carousel, and Huddersf ield Musical Theatre Company with highlights from Hairspray.

With more acts stil l to be announced, this historic event will be a unique chance to celebrate the extraordinary breadth and quality of performance seen on the LBT?s stages and to pay tribute to the theatre?s many friends and supporters.

All of the artists will be donating their performances as a gif t, which means that all the proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the LBT?s 21st Birthday Fund. In helping us celebrate our coming of age, you?ll also be ensuring that the theatre continues to f lourish for the next 21 years and beyond. Tickets: £21, Box Off ice: 01484 430 528, Online: www.thelbt.org

THE LBT'S 21ST BIRTHDAY GALA

Saturday 31 October, 7pm ? late at the Lawrence Bat ley Theatre Huddersf ield

Huddersf ield?s biggest Hallowe?en event is resurrected for the fourth time: a frightful feast of all things outlandish and macabre with live music, exhibit ions, magic and performances materialising all over the LBT building, and a chance to party into the small hours with the best-dressed undead this side of the hereafter.

After four years in a lead-lined coff in, the latest HAPPENING promises to be the most monstrous yet. Join the resident company of spirits roaming the cellars and corridors of our atmospheric Georgian theatre, share Sweeney Todd?s pie and pea supper and take in specially themed performances, f ilms, art and music in a crazy, convivial night to remember.

Members of HTCPL are entit led to tickets for Hallowe?en Happening for just £12 (including pie and pea supper), saving up to £3 per ticket. To book, call the box off ice on 01484 430 528 and quote ?HTCP offer?

3

CARERS CREATE SESSIONS FROM S2R (PACKHORSE GALLERY)Any adul t who cares for another adul t regularly, no matter what the reason, can at tend

Carers can bring the person they care for but must retain care during the session ? only the carer pays for the session ? which is only £2

We?re offering an open session for new attendees to try us out on Friday 2nd October and would love to get the word round to anyone who will really benefit

It?s fun & friendly, honest

Watch out for OUR newsletter in the next week or so ? . But in the meantime, if you want to know more, check out our website www.s2r.org.uk

PRINTPOD SUPPORTS THE PARTNERSHIP'S INCUBATION HUBPrintPod kindly donated some fabulous furniture to support Huddersf ield Partnership with the development of the incubat ion hub.

PrintPod have been a Partnership member for many years have now downsized their off ice at the Media Centre and sought to f ind a new home for some of the large items of off ice kit. Richard Armitage of PrintPod generously approached Karen Hobson, Partnership Manager to offer these items.

Karen Hobson said, ?As a not for prof it, we try and make savings where we can. Developing an incubation hub is great however, we need to resource it and having members support us in such a practical way is bril l iant. She added "we are so grateful for Richard's contribution in supporting us with the Hub'. There's a long way to go but every litt le helps?.

Says Richard ?most businesses such as PrintPod start as just a germ of an idea and need as much practical help as possible to ensure they germinate and grow. PrintPod are pleased to help small start-up businesses in any way possible to grow to their potential.?

4

KC COMMUNICATIONS HELPING TO EDUCATE YORKSHIREMooncas, the events company behind Educated Yorkshire have handed KC Communications its PR requirements as it seeks to grow its prof ile in the lead up to its November conference. Educated Yorkshire will provide senior leaders with insight into the changing world of education when it takes place on the 12th November at The David Hockney Building at Bradford College

Chrissie Slater, Event Director commented: ?As an agency with a strong background in the education sector, we are delighted to be working with KC Communications to support us with our public relations in the lead up to the f irst ever Educated Yorkshire conference?. Katrina Clif fe, Managing Director of KC Communications added: ?It?s a delight to have been appointed by Chrissie to promote the Educated Yorkshire conference. Having supported a number of educational establishments with their marketing and PR requirements we are looking forward to helping bring those in the Yorkshire education sector together for this not to be missed conference?.

The announcement follows news that KC Communications has been shortlisted for Start-up Business of the Year in the Forward Ladies, Women in Business Awards 2015.

HUDDERSFIELD ACCOUNTANT ACHIEVES CTA QUALIFICAITION Tim Musgrove of Huddersf ield based Sheards Accountancy has achieved one

of the highest industry qualif ications from The Chartered Institute of Taxation.

The CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor) is a specialist qualif ication and widely recognised as one of the industry?s toughest qualif ications to achieve, with one exam in particular having a pass rate of just 24% .

Tim, who works in the taxation and payroll department at Sheards Accountancy, joins an elite group of just 17,500 current CIOT members in the UK who have achieved the qualif ication.

Tim commented: ?I am very proud to have gained such an exclusive qualif ication, particularly as I have been working full t ime as well as studying around family l ife which has included my wife studying too. I look forward to the opportunities this qualif ication will bring?. Tim will attend an admission ceremony at Drapers Hall, London in November.

5

MRS SUNDERLAND FESTIVAL LAUNCH EVENT 2016

Date one is September 16; dateline two is February 18 to 27, 2016. Head for the f irst and you will be convinced not to miss a moment of the second ? the Huddersf ield Mrs Sunderland Festival.

The September launch event at Huddersf ield Town Hall (5pm to 8.30pm) is a new venture for the town?s biggest, oldest and most forward looking arts festival.

It is when organisers will l if t the lid on what?s in store next spring at a festival that has been around for 127 years but stil l has bags of ideas about how the town?s musicians, singers, writers and performers can share their talents. There will be music, friendly faces and everything you need to know about what the festival has to offer. All it needs is for you to join in.

So come along, see what?s in it for you. Are you a Disney fan, do you sing in a choir, play an instrument, fancy reading or writ ing prose or poetry, want to try a workshop or recreate your favourite song from that hit musical? There are plenty of options. The only must is that you share the Mrs Sunderland team?s mission ? to get involved and have festival fun. Join us at Town Hall (5pm to 8.30pm) to launch its plans for next year?s festival.

Whether you are six or 60, play ukulele, love poetry or were simply born to sing, here are two unmissable dates for your diary.

7

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

=

Welcome to member of the month. This successful September, we are pleased to int roduce you to Jason Metcal fe BSc(Hons) MRICS IRRV f rom Hanson Chartered Surveyors.

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Please give a brief descript ion of your business:Hanson Chartered Surveyors, a f irm of commercial and industrial property consultants, established in 1989. A leading f irm delivering uncomplicated property solutions to meet our clients? business needs.

1. Why did you join the partnership? The membership did not include a local f irm of commercial chartered surveyors. Hanson Chartered Surveyors offers professional advice to clients on rent reviews, lease renewals and business rates. We would like to create working relationships with other retail proprietors in the town. We already act for a number of tenants and owner occupiers in the town centre and would like to expand on this.

2.What are your aspirat ions for 2015? To continue to grow our business by providing our clients with strategic property advice which in turn allows them to perform and fulf il their business aspirations. In the last 5 years we have grown from 4 to 8 members of staff and in December 2014 moved to larger off ices in the town at 83 Fitzwill iam Street continuing our investment in the town.

3. Give three words to describe your business? Innovative problem solvers.

4. Give us three words about yoursel f? Conscientious, approachable, professional.

5. What do you think are the main chal lenges for Chartered Surveyors? We have four qualif ied RICS Chartered Surveyors. All of us through Continuous Professional Development keep abreast of the changes in legislation, which means we continue to provide our clients with relevant advice to resolve their property issues annexed to our thorough knowledge of the local commercial and industrial property market.

6. What was your proudest achievement of 2014? Winning an appeal at Valuation Tribunal which saved the client a signif icant amount of money in overpaid business rates and ultimately saved his business. Personally, winning the Association of Northern Car Clubs Tarmac Stage Rally Championship in class for the second year running and f inishing 2nd overall.

7. Have you ever met anyone famous? Being appointed Chief Judge at the Tour De Yorkshire where I had the pleasure of working with Bernard Hinault (f ive times winner of the Tour De France). Chatting with Sir Bradley Wiggins out of the window of the car whilst on Stage 6 of this year?s Tour of Britain, where I was appointed as a Commissaire.

8. If you could pass on one single piece of advice to anyone who wanted to seek a business premises? Take professional advice from a chartered surveyor and solicitor. After staff ing costs, property expenditure is normally the second highest overhead, so using our expertise to negotiate the right terms at the outset of a lease, and ensuring the right level of rent and incentives are agreed, can save you a lot of money and heartache in years to come.

9. If you could l ive anywhere, where would it be? The French Alps.

10. If you could give the Partnership some advice what would it be? Create init iatives and work with landlords and property owners to ensure empty retail units are put into occupation, to improve the shopping mix in the town and increase vibrancy. To lobby Kirklees Council into offering free parking to draw more people into the town centre and improve accessibil ity.

www.hanson-cs.co.uk

8

ASPARGUS GREEN CATERING 'WINS' APPRENTICE THROUGH MANUFACTURED YORKSHIRE An independent catering business wil l be get t ing an extra pair of hands thanks to Manufactured Yorkshire and Kirklees Col lege.

With a start-up workforce of ten employees, Anthony Hegney of Asparagus Green won the National Coal Mining Museum contract to providing varied and healthy menu options for families at competit ive prices in February, and has now taken on apprentice Brydie Binns.

The f irst six months of Brydie?s placement will be funded by Manufactured Yorkshire (MY15) after Anthony won the prize draw at the event at the John Smiths Stadium, Huddersf ield in June this year. Kirklees College was one of the main sponsors of MY15 and everyone who visited the college?s stand at the event had the chance to enter the draw.

MY15 Event Director, Chrissie Slater said, "Brydie's role will be really wide - from working in the off ice to pulling events together to helping Anthony develop the Conferences & Events side of the museum's catering operation. As well as funding her f irst 6 months placement, the events team behind Manufactured Yorkshire have pledged mentoring support to Brydie to help her on the conferences and events planning. Every business, large or small, has a responsibil ity to give our young people a leg-up. This is one of the legacies of Manufactured Yorkshire."

Anthony is on a mission, putting his 25 years experience in the catering industry behind Asparagus Green. He states, "The future for Asparagus Green is to maintain the contract at the museum whilst focusing on growing the outside catering business. We cater for special occasions in the home right up to special venues and by 2016 I would like to take on another small contract in the area. Brydie has been looking for an apprenticeship and this is a great opportunity for her to grow with Asparagus Green and learn a great deal along the way. I'm so pleased that we have Brydie on board, she is an excellent addition to the team."

Kirklees College deputy principal June Durrant said: ?We are really delighted to announce the winning company from the apprenticeship competit ion at Manufactured Yorkshire, congratulations to Anthony Hegney, owner of Asparagus Green Catering and Bridey Binns his new apprentice. Apprenticeships are such a valuable asset to a business and the local economy and a great way to ?earn and learn?.?

6 Queen Street Huddersf ield

HD1 2SQ01484 76649

9

KIRKLEES CONCERT SEASON 2015/16 IS HERE! Kirklees Council in partnership with Opera North is once again bringing a host of world class performers to Huddersf ield and Dewsbury Town Hal ls with a series of 10 classical concerts. In addit ion, our ever popular luncht ime organ and chamber concerts return with some real t reats to look forward to.

ORCHESTRAL 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 £10 (plus concessions). 13 or under? Experience the extraordinary power of a symphony orchestra for just £1 when accompanied by an adult. The f irst orchestral concert of this new season is;

Orchestra of Opera North ? Wagner, Strauss

17 September, 7.30pm at Huddersf ield Town Hall

The f irst orchestral concert of the new Kirklees Concert Season is launched with music by Wagner and Richard Strauss. The Orchestra of Opera North will be joined by Soprano, Emma Bell, and conducted by Aleksander Markovic.

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

LUNCHTIME ORGAN AND CHAMBER CONCERTS

The lunchtime concerts at Huddersf ield and Dewsbury Town Halls are part of the Kirklees Concert Season. Regular lunchtime concert goers comment on how wonderfully f riendly, 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). A season ticket for all 15 organ concerts at Huddersf ield Town Hall is just £40 or £19 for all 7 chamber concerts at Dewsbury Town Hall.

Luncht ime Organ Concert at Huddersf ield Town Hal l Gordon Stewart (Borough Organist ) 21 September, 1pm

Gordon?s programme for this concert is one of the most exciting works from the French Classical repertoire and two pieces by Yorkshire composer, Andrew Carter. Dance for Joy was written this year to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the York Organists Association. Gordon will end this lunchtime concert with Augustin Barié?s Marche, Lamento and Toccata.

Luncht ime Chamber Concert at Dewsbury Town Hal George King (Piano) 21 October, 12.30pm

George King is unique amongst Brit ish pianists in that he is recognised as a classical concert pianist but is also an internationally admired jazz pianist. This will be his f if th appearance in the series and he really is back by public demand. There will certainly be f ireworks in Chopin and Liszt and the usual King invention in an improvisation on a popular melody.

Tickets for all concerts can be booked by calling the ticket hotline on 01484 223200 or visit ing the website www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk

For details of the entire Kirklees Concert Season go to - http:/ /www.kirklees.gov.uk/ townhalls/documents/ ConcertSeasonBrochure.pdf or pick up a brochure from Kirklees Town Halls or Information Centres.

10

MENTORS NEEDED TO ENCOURAGE AND MOTIVATE YOUNG PRIMARY STUDENTS IN HUDDERSFIELDMosaic, a mentoring init iat ive founded by HRH The Prince of Wales, int roduces posit ive and rel iable role models to less advantaged students in primary schools, with the aim of l i f t ing their aspirat ions and closing the gap between those aspirat ions and their at tainment.

Mentors work with students from years 4 and 5 (ages 9 and 10) and their parents on subjects such as good communication, what is a role model and cit izenship. Through these sessions, students are encouraged to think about their career aspirations and to broaden their horizons in terms of their education and work ambitions.

Mosaic is currently recruiting successful, strong and positive volunteers to be role models to inspire young people who may need a litt le more encouragement and support.

Mentors work in teams and have the opportunity to meet a diverse network through the sessions, as well as creating links within the community. There is great scope for self-development and improving leadership skil ls and above all, is incredibly rewarding.

The programme runs for ten weeks with nine class room sessions and a Graduation event to conclude. The sessions are interactive and fun and Mosaic mentors have said that they have enjoyed building relationships with children.

One participating mentor said of the 2014 programme:

?Mentoring was so much fun. I got to work with a lovely group of kids and it was so fulf il l ing and rewarding to see them grow in confidence over the course of the programme.?

For the academic year 2015/16 Mosaic will be working with Mount Pleasant Primary School from September.

A training session will be held Wednesday 16th September in central Leeds. To play a role in promoting a more positive future, contact: leah.larkin@bitc.org.uk or 01132058208 to book your place or register your details at www.mosaicnetwork.co.uk

11

12

Will and probate solicitor Bev Mottram has joined the team at Wilkinson Woodward Norclif fe and Co.

Bev, who previously worked at Beaumont Legal in Wakefield, brings with her over f if teen years? experience in wills, probate, Powers of Attorney, trusts, inheritance tax advice and estate planning. Her appointment is part of Wilkinson Woodward Norclif fe and Co?s continuing plans to expand in Kirklees and Calderdale.

After gaining a law degree at Manchester Metropolitan University, Bev began her legal career in conveyancing. She has been a qualif ied solicitor since 2004.

Ms Mottram has a particular specialism in advising elderly clients and is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly, an independent, national organisation of legal professionals who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers. She is also a recommended wills and trusts advisor for MENCAP.

Bev, who lives in Birstall, said,

?I?m delighted to be joining Wilkinson Woodward Norclif fe and Co. They are a very established and trusted name in Huddersf ield and I?m looking forward to being of service to the Kirklees community.?

Managing Director Maureen Cawthorn extended a warm welcome to Bev commenting, ?Wilkinson Woodward Norclif fe and Co continues to attract legal professionals of the highest calibre and Bev?s commitment to provide friendly expert legal advice f its perfectly with our own ethos. Her appointment forms part of our continuing plans to expand in Kirklees and Calderdale.?

From their off ices in Huddersf ield, Halifax and Brighouse, Wilkinson Woodward provide a full range of legal services including conveyancing, commercial law, wills and probate, employment, personal injury, family law and mediation. For more information contact the Halifax off ice on 01422 339 600 visit www.wilkinsonwoodward.co.uk.

WILLS AND PROBATE SPECIALIST JOINS HUDDERSFIELD LEGAL PRACTICE

13

IMPERIAL ARCADE INTRODUCES IMPERIAL HAIRWith the Huddersf ield Examiner report ing of serious vacancy rates in the town, part icularly in areas such as the Imperial Arcade, i t is great to see a Huddersf ield business expanding to and opening shop in a town centre premises.

Kath Dancaster has moved from the Queensgate Market to Imperial Arcade.

After hosting Queengate Cutz in the Indoor Market for 13 years she wanted to spread her wings and move into a more central location in the town centre.

With her regular customers fully behind the move, Kath hopes that she can attract new customers and build on her success and become a thriving town centre business.

Kath said: "It 's stil l early days however, I stil l have plenty of my regular customers and have already attracted new ones so we'll see how things progress from here. The imperial Arcade team have really enabled me to settle into my new business home. I look forward to growing my business and f inally getting up sign erected outside".

HELLO FROM HUDDERSFIELD MARKETSWe?ve had a busy summer with the st reet markets on Byram Street and St Peters Gardens in June, July and August as wel l as craf t and cookery workshops at Queensgate Market on Saturdays during the school hol idays.

Stallholders from both Huddersf ield Open Market and Queensgate Market took part in the Huddersf ield Partnership ?A Taste of Things to Come? on the Piazza in July and they found this a great way to promote their businesses in the markets.

We are now looking forward to taking part in the Welcome to Huddersf ield weekend on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October. This is a weekend promotion aimed at specif ically at students and encouraging them to shop in the town centre. Queensgate Market is opening for an additional day on Sunday 11 October and at Huddersf ield Open Market it will be the monthly Upmarket Sunday event.

Later that month for half-term week we are having a Halloween funday at Huddersf ield Open Market on Thursday 29 October and another at Queensgate Market on Friday 30 October. Looking ahead to Christmas we are stil l f inalising our plans. Queensgate Market will be open until 8pm for late night shopping on Thursdays from 26 November and on Sundays 10am-4pm from 24 November.

14

WHAT'S NEW AT CENTRAL LODGE HOTEL?Mr and Mrs Ahmad f rom Long Island City, New York stayed at the Huddersf ield Central Lodge hotel in August .

On their departure the housekeepers found George, the monkey teddy. Alone in the room. George belongs to young Rayhan and Joe Marsden quickly sent George home by airmail. Mr Ahmad has sent a photo of Rayhan and George reunited. Rayhan sent a thank you message and said that apart from jetlagged he was happy to be reunited.?

Winter wil l soon be here! As a business, i f you're looking at changing your energy suppl ier why not receive support f rom Switch Energy!

Switch are dedicated to reducing the cost of energy bil ls for local businesses, whatever size. They do so by simply switching your business to a better deal. They provide a service that makes it easy for you to switch to a better electricity or gas deal that's right for your business.

Beat those winter bi l l blues today!........

BEAT THOSE WINTER BILL BLUES...... WHY NOT SWITCH!

On October 18th Road closure a road closure wil l be in inst ituted on New Street , Huddersf ield at the junct ion of Westgate to Cloth Hal l Street .

HSBC will be undertaking work on their building therefore vehicle access will be restricted. However, pedestrian access will be maintained at all t imes.

The diversionary route will be:- Westgate, Trinity Street, A62 Castlegate and Market Street.

There will be vehicle access via King Street for any businesses awaiting deliveries.

TOWN CENTRE - ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION

15

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!