History of Seth Senior & Sons, Lane Head

Brewing at Lane Head Brewing is an old industry that goes back millennia to the ancient Sumarians and Egyptians. At Lane Head, Shepley, the Sovereign Inn (formerly “The Royal Sovereign Inn”) was the original site of Seth Senior’s brewery, established in 1829. Seth started his working life as a stone mason and lived in one […]

Welcome to the Neighbourhood

Social media is like Marmite, you either love it or hate it. But, this hilarious podcast from BBC Sounds gives us something in-between that teases out the good, bad and ugly in us all. Welcome to the Neighbourhood sees Jayde Adams and guests dive into the feisty world of community apps and message boards, sifting through […]

Retirement of Shepley Parish Councillor

Councillor Janet Roebuck has retired after 7 years representing the Shepley Ward on Kirkburton Parish Council. In her final message, Janet said “It has been an honour and pleasure to represent Shepley residents as a Conservative Parish Councillor over the past 7 years. However, it is now my time to step down and pass the […]

How To Be A Good Neighbour

Despite COVID-19, loneliness, social isolation and living alone are still on the increase.

Shepley Village Association has welcomed speakers from charities AGE UK and MENCAP to their previous monthly meetings