Huddersf ield Partnership is passionate about of fering support to smal l business with this in mind we are working in conjunct ion with the Federat ion of Smal l Businesses (FBS) to promote Smal l Business Saturday (SBS) 2015 under the guise of Hudds Fest ive Bazaar (HFB)!

This year, we are also supporting Kirklees Council and the Piazza Centre, with the Huddersf ield Christmas Light Switch On therefore we felt the creation of Hudds Festive Bazaar would be a great thing for the town! HFB will be an intimate Christmas themed event that aims to support local businesses and will bring a litt le bit of the festive season into the heart of the town centre. The event itself will be delivered over two separate days, in order that we can increase footfall and dwell t ime in the town centre in the run-up to Christmas and promote the importance of shopping local thus supporting small businesses.

About Smal l Business Saturday !

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to ?shop local? and support small businesses in their communities. The day itself takes place on the f irst shopping Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.

As part of Hudds Festive Bazaar, we are partnering with the Federation of Small Business and being sponsored by one of our very own small businesses, Riasca. Riasca is a one stop shop for all your print, design and stationery requirements.

Stewart Marshall Managing Director said, "Riasca are delighted are to be supporting Hudds Festive Bazaar. We feel that it is really important to support init iatives delivered by Huddersf ield Partnership, in order that the town centre can be a great place to live and work".

Lyndsey Whitaker, Development Manager at FSB West Yorkshire said: ?The Federation of Small Businesses is delighted to work with Huddersf ield Partnership on the Hudds Festive Bazaar. Small Business Saturday is about showcasing the vital contribution that small independent businesses make to local economies and this event is a fantastic way of attracting shoppers into the town centre in the run up to Christmas and showing the public what great and unique produce small businesses have to offer. We?re really looking forward to 5 December!?

HFB will be delivered at Nelson Mandela Corner and the Piazza!

For more information about how to get involved, please contact Karen Hobson, Partnership Manager on 01484 480890 or karen@huddersf ieldpartnership.co.uk

Huddersf ield law f irm Wilkinson Woodward Norclif fe and Co has announced the appointment of conveyancing specialist Jessica Stansfield.

Jessica brings with her eleven years? experience in conveyancing including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfer of equity and declarations of trust. Her appointment forms part of the f irm?s continuing plans to expand in Kirklees and Calderdale.

After obtaining a degree in English at Lancaster University, Miss Stansfield, 39, went on to complete her legal studies at the University of Huddersf ield before qualifying as a solicitor in 2007.

Jessica, who previously worked at Smiths LLP in Halifax said, ?I?m delighted to be joining Wilkinson Woodward Norclif fe and Co ? a legal name I have admired for many years. I?m looking forward to continuing to work with home buyers and home owners in Kirklees, Calderdale and further af ield.?

Managing Director Maureen Cawthorn extended a warm welcome to Jessica commenting, ?Wilkinson Woodward Norclif fe and Co continues to attract legal professionals of the highest calibre and Jessica?s appointment forms part of our continuing plans to expand in West Yorkshire.?

From their off ices in Huddersf ield, Halifax and Brighouse, Wilkinson Woodward Norclif fe and Co provide a full range of legal services including conveyancing, employment law, commercial law, wills and probate, family law and mediation. For more information contact the Huddersf ield off ice on 01484 483 800 or visit www.wilkinsonwoodward.co.uk.

CONVEYANCING SPECIALIST JOINS HUDDERSFIELD LEGAL PRACTICE

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Virtual Huddersf ield are upgrading there 3 local webcams to give shoppers and visitors alike live moving HD images.

For nearly 15 years the webcams have provided new pictures every minute of the Huddersf ield Skyline, St.George?s Square and Holmfirth. The views constantly change with the weather, events and skyline and can be relied upon to show what is actually happening 24/7. They have always been extremely popular to gauge snow levels.

Whilst predominantly a service for local residents and visitors the webcams are watched from all over the world, with international e-complaints if not working.

The webcams predate smart phones and self ies so now have to be taken to the next level, which means moving HD images.

Holmfirth will be the f irst to trial the latest technology early next month.

There are also plans for a 4th webcam. The webcams and over 2000 local businesses can be found on www.virtualhuddersf ield.com.

VIRTUAL HUDDERSFIELD IN HD!

As part of the Disabil i ty Sports Yorkshire Social Inclusion Project in Kirklees (DSY), DSY enrol led f ive Sports Ambassadors to support their work in Kirklees, and be role models to younger disabled people. Each of the f ive Ambassadors was referred to DSY by Real Employment.

Fiona Hall, project off icer, said:

?From previous experience of working with disabled people on an employment project, we were aware that traditional recruitment processes often eliminated people with learning disabilit ies, before they were given a chance. We wanted to give people a chance to show what they can do. Sport offers an opportunity for people to contribute, and to excel, without the need for traditional, academic aptitude. We?ve witnessed this almost as soon as our Ambassadors started on the programme.?

Funding from Kirklees Council Community Partnerships has enabled project staff to dedicate time to work alongside other partners in the area (Real Employment, The Job Centre, The Zone, Kirklees Active Leisure, the Sports Development Team, and West Yorkshire Sport) to tailor appropriate work based opportunities and volunteering opportunities for the

Ambassadors.

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Working in partnership with DSY has proven to be a big success. By being given this opportunity our customers are able to

overcome the many barriers of the traditional recruitment process, in turn this means that they are able to further

develop in their confidence, self-esteem and employability skil ls.

I?m sure that the relationship that REAL have built with DSY will continue as both services endeavour to strive towards getting the best possible outcomes for our customers

KEEPING IT 'REAL'!!!

Pictured lef t to Right : DYS Ambassadors Daniel Clay; Rebecca Coverley; Ivan Wil lsea; Marsha Simpson

IT'S FAREWELL TO OUR FAVOURITE COMMUNITY RANGERWith the ongoing f inancial cutbacks within Kirklees Council . The Kirklees Community Rangers roles have unfortunately been phased out .

Will we therefore be losing our beloved Town Centre Ranger Monica Simpson, who has been a ranger for seven whole years. She is a well known community f igure and has been key player in the f ight against business crime and keeping key stakeholders abreast of happenings in the town.

However fear not, Monica may not necessary be a Ranger but we will certainly see Monica working in the Town Centre as an enforcement off icer for the Kirklees Parking Team. So if you were frightened of her before. Beware she'll be even more frightening as a traff ic warden! Wishing her all the best in her new role!

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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

PERFORMANCES GALORE AT THE LBT!

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?

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STAFFLEX ANNOUNCES THE FIRST EVER FOOTGOLF CHARITY CHALLENGE CUP

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Cal l ing al l gol fers AND footbal lers, male and female f rom across West Yorkshire ? .

The f irst ever Footgolf Charity Challenge Cup takes place this October 22nd at Bradley Park Golf Club, Bradley Road, Huddersf ield from 2pm to 4pm. Taking the nation by storm, Footgolf ?is played the same way as golf , except players use a football instead of a golf ball. Kick the football towards the hole and the person with the fewest shots wins?.

Already growing massively in the USA, with more than 300 dedicated footgolf courses across the country, Huddersf ield plays host to its own charity tournament, sponsored by local recruitment experts, Staff lex Limited.

?We are looking for a dozen or so teams of four. Each team can be made up of individuals from the same company or a mixture from various organisations joining together as one team. The idea is to give people an opportunity to experience this fast growing sport, whilst having the chance to raise valuable funds for the Huddersf ield Town Foundation, a charity that is helping to provide breakfasts for hundreds of children across the region?, says Nadio Granata, Head of Marketing at Staff lex.

?The competit ion is open to anyone. Ladies are especially welcome.

Each team will kick off at 2pm and will play the nine holes with the lowest scorers getting crowned as champions.

We are also having some side competit ions such as ?Best Dressed? and ?Blindfold Challenge?.

The whole event f inishes at around 4pm with refreshments, nibbles and an awards ceremony back at the 19th Hole (clubhouse for any ?none-golfers reading this!)?, adds Nadio.

The organisers are keen to hear from anyone around the region who wishes to take part. The cost is £25 per person or £100 per team with any prof its going to the charity. Celebrity players are especially welcome as the organisers are looking to build the event into an annual competit ion with the hope that it will become a signif icant fundraiser over the years.

How to play/general rules

- Start each hole from within the Footgolf teeing areas.

- Take one shot each. The sole of the foot cannot be used to play a shot. Pushing or stepping on the ball is not allowed.

- You can?t use your hands whilst the ball is in play.

- Walk don't run

- Do not stop a ball from fall ing into a hazard e.g. a sand bunker.

- Wait to take the next shot until the ball has completely come to rest. Do not take any shots whilst a ball is in motion.

- Once everyone in your group has taken a shot, repeat, taking turns until you f inish the hole.

- Play at a reasonable pace but make sure you keep a good distance from the group in front of you. If a group catches you up and wants to overtake, please let them play through.

- Replace the f lag after f inishing the hole.

- When you have completed a hole record your score on the scorecard as you move to the next hole.

- The player who completes the nine holes with the lowest score wins!

- Please respect other players and do not

Anybody wishing to take part or sponsor a hole should contact Poppy Stahelin at www.Staff lex.co.uk by email:

Poppy@staff lex.co.uk or telephone 01484 51010. Also for more details click on the website link: www.staff lex.co.uk/ Footgolf or follow on social media at http:/ / on.fb.me/1VirrEk or www.twitter.com/Staff_Footgolf

On Monday 19th October, Sheards Accountancy Director Kevin Winterburn will be hosting the next FREE Business Start Up workshop following the success of previous business workshops.

If you have just started your own business or you want to evolve from a sole trader to a Limited company, Sheards Accountancy?s workshop will help you understand the variety of business structures that are available to you, as both an individual in business and as a sole business.

The workshops are put together to help you gain an understanding of the variety of business structures that are available to you. Kevin will also be providing important tax tips to set your business on the path to success.

Additionally, Sheards Accountancy are on hand to help register your business with tax authorit ies including VAT & PAYE to help with your company?s formation.

Book your space today!

KEVIN WINTERBURN HOSTS OCTOBER?S BUSINESS START UP WORKSHOP

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SHEARDS ACCOUNTANCY SHORTLISTED IN THE EXAMINER BUSINESS AWARDS 2015We are delighted to announce that Sheards Accountancy have been shortlisted for the Hanson Chartered Surveyors Community Award in the Examiner Business Awards 2015.

The shortlist comes after a wealth of fundraising and volunteering efforts from the team throughout the year.

Sheards Accountancy have been involved with a number of charitable events in 2015 after announcing their charity partnership with Huddersf ield Town Foundation.

Sheards are also keen advocates for the local business landscape hosting regular Connection15 events, which sees guest speakers covering a variety of topics along with insight onto matters affecting business. Director Kevin Winterburn also provides Business Start Up Workshops to support both businesses and individuals. Both are free for delegates to attend.

The awards take place on Thursday 12th November at the John Smith?s Stadium, hosted by Harry Gration.

Sheards also have a number of fundraising activit ies lined up including their annual Quiz Night, on Thursday 22nd October. It will be held at Lockwood RUFC which will aim to raise more funds for the Town Foundation.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

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Welcome to member of the month. This Outstanding October, we are pleased to int roduce you to Gareth Davies Director at Bulk SMS Limted (VoodooSMS)

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Please give a brief descript ion of your business:

Bulk SMS Ltd / Voodoo SMS specialises in bulk SMS messaging, which is a fantastic channel of communication. Effectively, we are a text message marketing company!

1. Why did you join the partnership?

Running your own business can be a lonely existence, so it?s always helpful and reassuring to meet inf luential and like-minded individuals.

2. What are your aspirat ions for the remainder of 2015?

Maintain our growth rate, without compromising on quality and customer service.

3. Give three words to describe your business?

Innovative, Customer-focussed, Progressive

4. Give us three words about yoursel f?

Creative, Passionate, Problem-solving

5. What do you think are the main chal lenges for the bulk SMS sector?

Educating clients on how to integrate SMS correctly within their businesses can take time. We work with every customer to understand their sales process and how SMS might add value to the their business for both pre-sale and post-sale - increasing the customer retention and engagement.

6. What was your proudest achievement within your business history ?

Our proudest moment was exhibit ing at the recent eCommerce Expo in Olympia, London. We had a stand near the market leader in our industry, and it was proof we?d actually made it to the top table.

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

I once saw Phil Collins walking his dog in the park. Or it could have been Phil Mitchell. Or just a normal bald man. Not sure.

8. If you could pass on one single piece of advice about market ing your business, what would it be?

Keep it simple and concise. People have very short attention spans so the message has to be clear.

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

The bleedin hil ls.

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

Spreading your message to increase membership. If more businesses were aware of the benefits, it?s a no brainer to join.

More members = more networking opportunities. It 's a virtuous circle.

For more information about VoodooSMS, visit: ht tps:/ /www.voodoosms.com

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Beat those Winter Bill Blues!

The weekend of 10th &11th October, saw Kirklees Council host a Welcome to Huddersf ield weekend as part of a Nat ional compet it ion, TestTown 2015 organised by the Carnegie UK Trust . Huddersf ield was selected as one of 10 towns to take part . The weekend was created to encourage new university students to engage more in the town centre and explore some of the great things about our town. This included pop-up shops delivered by the Alternative Market and independent retailers and businesses partaking in a Welcome to Huddersf ield Student Trail which promoted a range of special offers over the duration of the weekend.

The Alternative Market put on a great marketplace event which involved some fantastic young entrepreneurs showcasing their products to impress a group of judges. One lucky young entrepreneur will now go forward to the National competit ion

representing Huddersf ield to hopefully win The UK Towns Entrepreneur of the Year? and an investment of £10K for their business. The judges consisted of Joe Harrison from the National Market Traders Association, Joe Barratt from Teenager Market, Gina Wilson from Test Town - The CarnegieUK Trust, Martin Green, Kirklees Council and Karen Hobson f rom Huddersf ield Partnership.

The weekend was a great success, Maria Cotton, Business & Development Manager for Kirklees Council who applied for the TestTown2015 competit ion said ?the weekend was designed to showcase our

Independent town centre businesses, showcase young entrepreneurs in vacant shops, encourage young musicians and performers into the town and the show the

town off to new students at the university, It was all about collaboration and showing what Huddersf ield has to offer. The judging team were overwhelmed by the talent

we have here in Huddersf ield as well as our wonderful independent shops. We are now looking forward to announcing the winner on 12 November and then seeing them go forward to Glasgow in the New Year for the grand f inal.?

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN CENTRE.... WE'RE STILL STRIVING ON!In a season where town centre's are considered to be in decl ine. Huddersf ield seems to be on the up! Though there have been a number of retai lers shut up shop in Huddersf ield, i t appears that when one unit closes another one opens or business relocates to a more prominent locat ion.

A key strength of Huddersf ield is it 's independent sector and this def initely shows with recently opening of a new Ladies Fashion store named 'HNGR' (Hanger abbreviated) on King Street adjacent to Wetherspoon's Lord Wilson. Opened by Stephen O'Callaghan HNGR is concept women's premium fashion store bringing Runway style fashions more akin to London or New York to Huddersf ield, something that hadn't existed in Huddersf ield town center until now and they very much want to would like to make a big noise about it. It will def initely give Moonson and House of Fraser a run for their money!!!

There has been some activity of Cross Church Street with opening of a new barbers and the relocation of Rosiyk Enterprise from Standard House on Sergeantson Street. There will also be the grand opening of Amplifon hearing aid specialists on Victoria Lane.on the 26th October.

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HUDDERSFIELD TOWN CENTRE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS - KIRKGATE & WESTGATE

6 Queen Street Huddersf ield

HD1 2SQ01484 76649

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Kirklees Council are planning road improvements for Kirkgate and Westgate in the Town Centre.

The pre-surfacing structural patching works are planned to commence Sunday 1st November and weather permitting be complete by Tuesday 11th November. The working hours will be: Sunday between 9am to 5pm and weekday: Monday to Thursday only, we will be working between 6pm and 2am. The resurfacing of these roads is planned for January 2016. To carry out the work safely, The council will be working under a road closure; a diversion will be in place whilst the work is ongoing. The work has been split into phases to try and minimize disruption.

Sunday 1st ? Tuesday 3rd we will be working on phases of Kirkgate. There will be no through route on Kirkgate whilst work is taking place. Side roads onto Kirkgate will also be affected and local diversions will be in place.

Wednesday 4th November ? Kirkgate from outside McDonalds, up to and including the junction of Railway Street.

Thursday 5th November 2015 - Kirkgate from the junction of Railway Street to Henry Street.

Monday 9th November 2015 ? Kirkgate junction with Henry Street.

Tuesday 10th- Wednesday 11th 2015 ? Trinity Street f rom Henry Street to Castlegate.

Unfortunately, there will be a certain amount of noise associated with these works for which I would like to apologise. In line with the Council Policy for carrying out noisy highway operations during the night, alternative accommodation may be available for adjacent residents affected by the noise inconvenience.

If you have any questions or comments about the surfacing work, please email katherine.hunt@kirklees.gov.uk alternatively you can contact Katherine on 01484 221000. If you need to contact the council outside off ice hours, you can ring Streetscene Customer Care on: 01484 414700.

THE TEAM AT HUDDERSFIELD BASED IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST, P2 TECHNOLOGIES LTD, HAS GROWN AGAIN! P2 Technologies have appointed its latest recruit , Bernie Guy, who joins the Lockwood of f ice. Bernie, who has worked in IT on and of f site for over twenty years, joins the team as 2nd Line IT Service Engineer.

Bernie init ially entered the industry when she was taken on as a trainee by a company that was part of Nintendo?s N64 pre-release game development.

As 2nd Line Service Engineer, Bernie will be responsible for looking after customer backup systems, remote monitoring and solving problems. Bernie previous experience will not only benefit P2?s customers, but also bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the business.

Bernie has worked all over the country building the company infrastructures behind game developers working on products including the original Gameboy to the iPhone and XBoxOne. She has also spent several years in small and medium enterprise support across all sectors.

Bernie commented, ?I have worked on hundreds of networks, from smart-homes to highly available multi-player online video games back-ends and everything in between, working with technologies from the desktop to complex multi-site infrastructures to the Cloud, and I hope my lifetime of experience will be useful to the team here at P2 in helping all our customers build their businesses.?

Martin Page, Director at P2 said: ?We are very pleased to welcome Bernie to the team and are happy with her progress so far. In order for our customers to continue receiving excellent service and quality IT solutions P2?s staff are continuously trained and developed we know Bernie will f it into the team well as she is keen to develop her skil ls and grow with the business.?

P2 continues to deliver outstanding customer service to existing and new clients through its team of specialist IT engineers who share the company?s customer focus.

For more informat ion about P2 Technologies services please visit : www.p2tech.co.uk

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HUDDERSFIELD MARKETING ENTREPRENEUR TO MENTOR

AT LADIES THAT LAUNCH EVENTAf ter a successful f irst year in business, Managing Director of KC Communicat ions, Katrina Cl if fe has been cal led upon to provide her expert ise to both budding and establ ished female entrepreneurs at the ?Ladies That Launch? event being hosted by Superfast West Yorkshire at the Google Garage in Leeds.

On Friday 16th October, Katrina will be involved in a ?Meet the Mentor?s Panel? as part of the Woman and Broadband init iative, where female entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to ask about a variety business subjects.

Women and Broadband is focussed on supporting female entrepreneurs in West Yorkshire with the Ladies that Launch project aiming to develop and enhance businesswomen?s knowledge and digital skil ls. The session will also feature expert insight from Google and other Superfast West Yorkshire trainers.

Following the event, there is an opportunity for interested delegates to take advantage of a further 6 months of business support and a chance to ?buddy? up with their preferred business mentor.

Huddersf ield marketing entrepreneur, Katrina holds a wealth of marketing experience having worked in the industry for over 10 years prior to setting up marketing consultancy, KC

Communications in August 2014. Katrina commented: ?It is an honour to have been approached to provide mentorship to other budding female entrepreneurs so soon after starting my own business. I am looking forward to using my skills and experience to support other women looking to establish or take their business to new heights.?

Register your interest in the Women and Broadband project:

https:/ /www.superfastwestyorkshire.co.uk/business/women-and-broadband/ register

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Lost in t ranslat ion!

Here is a small sample of notices from hotels around the world. Joe Marsden of the Huddersf ield Central Lodge Hotel has compiled the list from guests and other hoteliers.

Paris: ?Please leave your values at the front desk?

Switzerland: ?Our wines leave you nothing to hope for?

Norway: ?Ladies are requested not to have children in the bar?

Vienna: ?In case of f ire, do your utmost to alarm the night porter?

Bucharest : ?The lif t is being f ixed for the next day. During that t ime we regret that you will be unbearable?

Moscow: ?If this is your f irst visit to Russia, you are welcome to it?

Japan: ?Guests are requested not to smoke or do other disgusting behaviours in bed?

Japan: ?You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid?

Thailand: ?Please do not bring solicitors into your room?

Nairobi: ?Customers who f ind our waitresses rude ought to see the manager?

Acapulco: ?The manager has personally passed all the water served here?

Tokyo: ?Is forbitten to steal hand towels. If you are not person to do such thing is please no to read this notice?

Japan: ?Please to bathe inside the tub?

Leipzig: ?Do not enter the lif t backwards, and only when lit up?

Athens: ?Visitors are expected to complain to the manager between 9 and 11am everyday?

Tokyo: ?Special cocktails for the ladies with nuts?

Finland: ?To stop the drip, turn cock to right?

A BIT OF FUN FROM THE TEAM AT CENTRAL LODGE!

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MORE TOWN CENTRE ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION FROM KIRKLEES COUNCIL!

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Gas mains replacement works - It is worth pointing out that under current legislation Northern Gas Networks have a statutory right to maintain their apparatus under the highway but have a duty to try and do this with the minimum disruption to the travelling public and to businesses and residents.

Westgate ? Works are stil l ongoing, to be complete by the 30th of October in time for the carriageway patching works, but the traff ic management will be limited to a lane closure only. Two way traff ic will be maintained from now on and no temporary signals will be required.

King Street ? This remains on the programme for the 7th of February 2016 for 7 weeks between Queen Street and New Street on the pedestrianised section. It will involve numerous excavations within this area but pedestrian access will be maintained around the works and all access to shops will be maintained also. A Customer Service team will be visit ing all affected properties nearer the time to discuss and to try to resolve any issues they may have with the works.

Kirklees Council works ? These are all works related to the future implementation of the bus gate scheme now planned to come into force sometime in early February, a sheme designed to reduce the amount of traff ic within the town centre making it easier for public transport to operate and safer for pedestrians to move about within the town.

Kirkgate j/ o Venn Street ? Works to the pedestrian crossings are complete.

Westgate j/ o Upperhead Row ? Now programmed to commence on the 26th of October ? This will involve works within the islands only and only within one island a t a time with pedestrian diversions around the other islands in place. There will be no lane closures or impact on traff ic movements.

High Street /Ramsden Street /Peel Street ? Works started Sunday 11th October with a downhill closure of High Street during the week and on Sundays. The road will re-open every Saturday. Pedestrians will be able to continue to use the rear of the footways for access to shops etc. This will continue up until the 22nd of November. Works will then be suspended for the Christmas restriction and will re-start on Monday the 4th of January 2016 until approximately the end of March with similar restrictions until they get beyond the junction of Ramsden Street and Corporation Street. The works should then be managed with reduced footway widths but vehicular movement should stil l be able to happen.

The only City Fibre works (works to install superfast broadband to all council buildings and any other businesses wishing to take up the opportunity) within the town centre are now on High Street only working within our own road closure. Again, there are only reduced footway widths required and these works should be complete by the end of next week.

An update on events in the Town Centre

The Remembrance Day parade is the same as it?s been for the last few years and involves a procession along Victoria Lane, Ramsden Street, New Street, Market Place, Kirkgate and Byram Street to St Paul?s Church starting at 10 am for half an hour. The service in the Church lasts for an hour and the procession reforms at around 11.45am and travels on Byram Street, St Peter?s Street, John Will iam Street, Market Place, New Street, Ramsden Street and Victoria Lane, again taking about half an hour.

The Santa Dash and Reindeer Run, a Charity Event organised by the Huddersf ield Lions Club, starts and f inishes at the bottom of King Street at the junction of Zetland Street. All the competitors run in areas that won?t affect pedestrian or traff ic movement and it?s all over by 11am, meaning minimal impact on businesses on that day.

If you have any queries or quest ions. please contact Streetscene on 01484 221000

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!