Continuing our series of ‘Welcome to Shepley’ articles, the dedicated staff at Shepley Health Centre tell us about their services and what patients can expect from our local health professionals. Shepley Health Centre is a modern, purpose-built health centre close to the centre of the village, with ample parking for both patients and staff. There […]
In this first in a series of ‘Welcome to Shepley’ articles, Mrs Frances Bowman, the new Head Teacher at Shepley First School introduces herself and the school. Shepley First School Shepley First School is a popular and successful primary school for pupils aged 4 – 10 years in the heart of the village. It is […]
Made in Shepley, the Hub and Library are championing young, local talented authors. Today, Ben Hramiak publishes his first in a series of chapters on his short story – The World According to Oscar — “Without family, man, alone in the world, trembles at the cold.” Andre Maurois. … “Don’t look at me…” He could feel […]
Library manager Julie Redfearn provides her regular update on matters in Shepley Library Read Kirklees To promote reading by adults, Kirklees Library Service publishes each month, “read Kirklees”, a newsletter which includes information about author and book events, reading groups, creative writing groups and competitions, along with book collections. To join, email read.kirklees@kirklees.gov.uk. Currently with […]
I would like to thank everyone who attended the May Day event, on the Village Green and the Church Hall, yesterday 1st May. This was truly the Village working together for the Villagers. We were so lucky with the weather in the end and it was so pleasing to see such a huge turnout. The […]
Shepley Litter Squad HUGE THANKS … to everyone who turned up for the litter pick today. Fantastic support from members of the Village Association and Shepley Hub. Plus our local councillors. Grass verges tidied up on the main road up to Birds Edge plus Holmfirth / Penistone Rd to top of Marsh Lane. And Carr […]
The latest news from The Shepley Hub, March 2017 TOP NEWS The UK’s top credit union has opened an outreach service each Thursday afternoon in Shepley Library, between 1300 and 1530. The South Yorkshire Credit Union is now providing free banking and other financial services to local people, community groups and businesses across the South […]
The latest news from The Shepley Hub, February 2017 1. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Annual renewal notices have been sent out to current Hub members. The standard membership fee is £10 per year, but concessions are available. If you would like to join the Shepley Hub, please contact Chris Ballam (email: membership@shepleyvillage.org) or complete a membership form […]
Community action group BOLT is urging Shepley residents to block proposals to expand the size of a local quarry above the Sovereign, Shepley. Owner Marshalls Mono is looking to expand its operations across acres of unspoilt countryside behind the village of Birds Edge. The proposals are set out in the Kirklees Local Plan and will almost triple the […]
CONSULTATION ON KIRKLEES PUBLICATION DRAFT LOCAL PLAN AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY (CIL) Kirklees Council is contacting residents regarding the above documents. The Council prepared a Draft Local Plan document and a Community Infrastructure Levy (Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule) last year and consulted widely on these between November 2015 and February 2016. The council has taken into […]