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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Northorpe Hall to host celebration of remembrance Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust is set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a special community celebration on Thursday Held in the tranquil grounds of Northorpe Hall this free-entry event promises a vibrant and heartfelt tribute to the sacrifices of the past and the strength of the present A key attraction of the day will be an impressive exhibition of over 600 pieces of war memorabilia generously shared by local collector Richard Perkins His collection spans both World Wars and offers a tangible insight into the lives of those who served “I believe these artefacts should be displayed for people to see a piece of war history “The fact that soldiers fought on our behalf with very little protection yet won a war through resilience and working with comrades is remarkable,” said Richard He continued: “The sacrifices soldiers and people in general made on our behalf should be remembered and celebrated “I am proud to be able to share my personal collection of war memorabilia at Northorpe Hall which is also a place helping children and young people grow their resilience in a changing and pressured world.” The family-friendly celebration will feature a range of vintage-themed activities and traditional treats designed to transport visitors back to the 1940s Competitions with hampers and other prizes WWI and WWII exhibitions and memory-sharing stations A two-minute silence and commemorative tribute Guests are encouraged to dress in 1940s attire Northorpe Hall CEO Dipika Kaushal emphasised the event’s dual purpose of remembrance and unity: “VE Day is an important reminder of what we’ve overcome as a nation “This event is about honouring history and our brave soldiers by bringing families and the local community together in a spirit of hope and togetherness.” Proceeds and donations collected on the day will support the Trust’s mission of helping children and families facing mental health challenges Everyone from local residents and families to schools and community groups is warmly invited to attend Check out the flyer below for additional details posters Come along to our VE Day 80 celebration-4 and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" How important is tackling knife crime in local communities to you View Results Kirklees Local TV is an internet-based TV station and film production company providing premier local news and entertainment for the diverse local people of Kirklees © 2024 Kirklees Local TV - Hosted by: Blacksmith Marketing You are using Internet Explorer. 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It will bring us one step closer to running more frequent faster and cleaner electric trains through the area and building a more accessible station for you We’ll continue working to upgrade the railway and station here to allow longer and faster electric trains to pass through We’ll carry on building a new platform over Easter and install 748 metres of track This work will continue until December when we’ll finish building a further second platform and new tracks ready for the station to fully open at Christmas The new tracks and additional platforms will help us run separate fast and slower trains on the route at the same time – giving you more reliable and more frequent services Our upgrade of Mirfield station also involves making it more accessible We first removed the bridge deck on Station Road and finished piling work – or laying the foundations for new building work – over Christmas we’ll finish building a new station entrance We’ll also install a new footbridge and lifts later this year The lifts will take you directly from the road to the platform – for step-free access throughout the station Our teams will also improve the car park with new blue badge parking areas and better cycle storage.  This upgrade work forms an important part of our £11bn Transpennine Route Upgrade that’ll improve almost all of the 23 stations along the 70-mile route between York and Manchester. We’ve already made significant strides to improve other stations on the route, including Morley and Leeds. It’s not just Mirfield getting an extra railway line either. We’re doubling the number of tracks from two to four all the way from Huddersfield to Dewsbury. It’s part of our commitment to give you better journeys throughout. We’ll need to close sections of the railway between Huddersfield and Dewsbury to allow our teams to safely carry out the work. Please check your journeys across the Pennines from Saturday 19 to Monday 21 April. Andrew Campbell, project sponsor for Transpennine Route Upgrade at Network Rail, said: “We’re aware that disruption isn’t ideal, so we would like to thank the people of Mirfield for their understanding as we continue our progress in delivering major upgrades to the station.” There’ll be diversionary routes and rail replacement buses to keep you moving along the Transpennine route, with amended timetables also in place. Station Road at Mirfield will also close, meaning there will be a longer walk than usual from the station to the rail replacement bus locations on Huddersfield Road.  Thank you for bearing with us during this work and please check before you travel. Customers are being advised to check before they travel due to essential TRU work on Easter Weekend (Saturday 19 April - Monday 21 April) between Huddersfield and Dewsbury diversionary routes and rail replacement buses will be in operation Our TRU engineers will be carrying out track renewal work and signal testing across West Yorkshire whilst significant progress continues on delivering improvements at Mirfield station The upgrades at Mirfield include the reconstruction of platforms which will allow the number of railway lines to increase from three to four, so more trains can run accessible footbridge with lifts will take place a new station entrance on Station Road will officially open which will lead onto a new platform.  The scope of this work means disruption is expected in Mirfield with Station Road closed to vehicles from 10pm on Thursday 17 April and to pedestrians from midnight on Friday 18 April Before the station closes on Friday night and after it reopens on Tuesday morning including access to and from the station platforms.  “We’d strongly encourage anyone travelling between Manchester Leeds or York this weekend to plan their journey ahead of time at nationalrail.co.uk where they can find accurate information on how their journey is impacted and how they will be kept on the move.  “We’re taking a major step towards the upgrade of Mirfield station and delivering essential rail upgrades elsewhere on the route – this upcoming work also coincides with a series of weekend works that began on March 29 between Mossley and Dewsbury which will continue until the weekend of May 8-9.  “Whilst we know there is no ideal time to complete disruptive work both series of upgrades will play a pivotal role in unlocking the wider TRU benefits that will improve journeys across the North.”  Major Projects & TRU Director at TransPennine Express “The works taking place during Easter weekend mark the next step in the transformation of Mirfield station with a new station entrance on Station Road and the opening of the temporary platform 1.  no trains will be able to run on the section between Huddersfield and Dewsbury Most services on TPE’s North Route will run to an amended timetable with rail replacement operation buses in place to ensure our customers can travel between Huddersfield and Dewsbury “As part of our plans to keep customers on the move TPE will pick up Northern’s stopping services between Leeds and York with Northern boosting its services between Manchester and Leeds.  we urge customers to check before any travel during Easter For those who plan to travel across the Pennines on these days we’ll have extra colleagues at key stations to help where needed.”  Bradford Interchange <> London Kings Cross (via Brighouse)  These services will be diverted via Whitehall Junction They will not call at Brighouse and Mirfield.  Huddersfield <> Bradford Interchange   these services will not run.    these services will run as normal.   Huddersfield <> Leeds (every two hours)   Leeds <> York (via Micklefield)  To note: TransPennine Express will pick up these Northern services during Easter weekend.  These services will be diverted via Bradford Interchange and will not call at Brighouse these services do not run on Sundays.   Huddersfield <> Leeds (local stopping service Liverpool Lime Street <> Hull   Services from Hull will start/terminate at Dewsbury Liverpool Lime Street <> Newcastle   These services will be split into two:   Manchester Airport <> Redcar Central      Manchester Piccadilly <> York   Brighouse <> Wakefield Kirkgate  A rail replacement bus service will run between Brighouse and Wakefield Kirkgate as per the timetable The estimated journey time is 45 minutes.  A rail replacement bus service will run hourly between Huddersfield and Halifax The estimated journey time is 35 minutes   A rail replacement bus service will run hourly between Dewsbury and Halifax The estimated journey time is 45 minutes   Huddersfield <> Dewsbury (direct)   A rail replacement bus service will run hourly between Huddersfield and Dewsbury Huddersfield <> Leeds (direct)   A rail replacement bus service will run twice an hour between Huddersfield and Leeds The estimated journey time is 50 minutes.   Huddersfield <> Manchester Airport (direct)  A rail replacement bus service will run directly between Huddersfield and Manchester Airport The estimated journey time is 65 minutes.   Huddersfield <> Wakefield Kirkgate via Dewsbury  A rail replacement bus service will run hourly between Huddersfield and Wakefield Kirkgate The estimated journey time is 59 minutes.  to grow and expand the nation's railway network to respond to the tremendous growth and demand the railway has experienced - a doubling of passenger journeys over the past 20 years On Monday (21 April), Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) completed a series of Easter Weekend upgrades across West Yorkshire which included significant changes to Mirfield station.  TRU engineers brought the Mirfield station upgrade closer to full completion with construction work undertaken to the platforms to allow the number of railway lines to increase from three to four so more trains can run through the area in the future.  A new station entrance has now officially opened Over 700m of track was also installed to serve the new platform.  accessible footbridge with lifts was also carried out to aid the delivery of step-free access at the station with construction expected to start in May and planned to open at the end of this year Essential rail upgrades were also carried out elsewhere in West Yorkshire with track renewals and signal testing taking place.  Customers were kept on the move via diversionary routes and rail replacement buses whilst amended timetables were also in operation.  said: “I’d like to thank customers travelling on the route over the Easter Weekend for their patience as we completed some pivotal upgrades across West Yorkshire.  “We’re delighted with our progress in Mirfield and took a huge step to delivering a fully upgraded station with completion expected at the end of the year.  Mirfield will have a fully accessible station that is able to facilitate more frequent trains with more seats for passengers improving journeys across the Pennines.”  Rail Business Daily’s market leading news and profile enhancement services enable your business to tell your story to the wider rail community Engage with thousands of readers via our rail news platforms including the hugely popular 7am newsletter rail news website and Rail Director magazine you agree to us sending you emails on behalf of railbusinessdaily.com Mirfield ARLFC are about to make history in the Challenge Cup.. There are three new teams set to feature in the 2025 Betfred Challenge Cup coached by former Super League star Shaun Lunt ready to make their debut in the sport’s oldest competition this weekend The West Yorkshire side will face the Royal Navy in Round One where the winner will progress into the Second Round and host Betfred League One’s Workington Town Rugby League in Mirfield first came about in the 1970s who drew players and supporters from the town and surrounding areas.  But the club’s influence waned as financial and operational challenges mounted, leading to its eventual dissolution in the mid-2000s. This left a void in the community that the Mirfield Stags temporarily filled until their own closure prompted the relaunch of the new Mirfield ARLFC. Read about the club's full history here embarked on a mission to revive Rugby League tradition in Mirfield before reverting to their original colours and club house Otty admitted there were only ever plans for an open-age men’s team but the reception they received exceeded all expectations with Mirfield ARLFC are now proudly holding a men’s and women’s team They currently compete in the Yorkshire Men's League It’s been a whirlwind three years for the club but undoubtedly an impressive and upward trajectory with Lunt at the helm “Our first season was a bit of a struggle,” Otty said and it was a case of whoever would put their hand up on a Sunday afternoon “We finished second that season and then in Shaun’s first year we managed to get over twenty people training and made every final “We’ve done that again in 2024 and went on to win the league.” who announced his retirement from the professional game in 2021 was grateful to be given the coaching opportunity: “I was a little lost from retiring and a little bit lost to the world Mikey said why don’t I come down and coach and I’ve loved it ever since,” explained Lunt it’s all about growth and getting better and better each year It’s about having a strong and stable club on and off the pitch and it’s all about giving the kids on the streets of Mirfield somewhere to be at night and more people involved in this great game.” And Lunt is no stranger to the Challenge Cup competition having featured in three finals with Huddersfield Leeds and Hull KR respectively throughout his playing career He also knows how important Mirfield’s inclusion will be this year: A Challenge Cup appearance was one of our underlying goals when we first got together and we’ve done all the right things to be here “It’s the oldest cup game going in rugby league so to be a part of that and have Mirfield be a part of that history Mirfield will entertain the Royal Navy in an enticing home tie at Frank Middleton Park and Otty and Lunt can hardly contain their excitement: we’ve been brainstorming,” said Otty “We’ve been working on a programme; we’ve been in touch with the Navy for team photos and we’ve booked out function rooms We’re going to sort a hotel with Navy and make a night of it with them too “I think it’s brilliant for a team like Royal Navy to come to Mirfield because when else are they going to come here “There’s such a buzz and there’s going to be a big crowd here on the day it’s about promoting this cup game and making sure the whole of Mirfield is there and watching – more than there would be on a typical Saturday or Sunday afternoon.” A victory for Mirfield would send them straight into the Second Round with the chance of hosting Cumbrian side Workington who coincidentally happen to be Lunt’s hometown club in which he made over 70 appearances for between 2006 and 2008 Lunt has admitted having one eye on those draw results: But we’ve got the Navy to beat first looking at that Workington tie – this is something I’ve actually said in the past – that I’d love to coach in the Challenge Cup and play Workington “Sometimes things do get written for you but I’m sure the Navy will have something to say about that “We’ll just take each round as it comes but a chance to play them would be great and great for the lads as well.” Will there be magic of the cup for Mirfield “The magic of the cup is great,” Lunt continued “I’ve been fortunate enough to get to the final and unfortunate to win it but as a kid you fall in love with the sport and cups and it’s something I used to look up to “The Challenge Cup has a massive place in my heart and I want to light that magic for everyone in Mirfield “I want all the people of Mirfield to enjoy something I’ve been fortunate enough to take part in.” And his Mirfield side were back in training pre-Christmas as they gear up for their historic Challenge Cup match on Saturday “We train on a Wednesday evening and a Saturday morning and we try and make it a really family-like community “Rugby League and life is hard enough You can come to training if you’ve had a bad day and be around everybody – that’s the culture we want around the club “We’ve had a really good response and hopefully we can kick on and raise our profile further.” Proud of how far the club has come in such a short space of time Lunt is enjoying every step of the journey: I got lost a little bit - I wasn’t necessarily missing the rugby but you start to miss the people around you “I’m not from round here and when I retired I feel part of the town and have that zest for rugby again I love the game and I’m an avid supporter coaching and giving back a bit of what I’ve had means a lot to me so now I want to help people achieve their dreams.” We want everyone to come and join – it’s not just the men’s team – there’s the women’s too We’re looking at Masters and Tag in the future too “Our ambition is the grow and become a hub of the town for people to come to so if anyone wants to get in contact – whether this be through sponsorship or to take part in anything on game day – from playing to coaching to media. If there's anyone interested please get in touch via our socials.” Mirfield will take on Royal Navy in Round One of the Betfred Challenge Cup on Saturday 18 January Saturday 7 June is Betfred Challenge Cup Finals Day 2025 – also including the Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup Final, AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final, and RFL Champion Schools Year 7 Boys Final. 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Enquires: enquiries@rfl.co.uk  |  0330 111 1113 (Mon-Fri 10-4pm)Ticketing: ticketing@RLcommercial.co.uk  |  0844 856 1113 (Calls will cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge) GameDay Support: gamedaysupport@rfl.co.uk 168 8110 49Copyright © 2023 - Rugby Football League - All rights reserved upgrade work being carried out between Huddersfield and Dewsbury means train services across the Pennines will be impacted Disruption is expected over the Easter weekend as major work takes place with customers advised to plan their journey ahead of time and check before travelling at nationalrail.co.uk Station Road will be closed over the Easter weekend meaning there will be a longer walk than usual from the station to the rail replacement bus stop locations on Huddersfield Road.  Station Road is now also closed on Saturday nights in the lead-up to Easter weekend Pedestrian access will remain in place during the road closures whilst the station is open enabling customers access to the station platforms whilst trains are running.  Access to Lidl and the Navigation Tavern will also be open at all times.  The work being carried out will bring Mirfield one step closer to a newly upgraded station which will see the reconstruction of the platforms allowing the number of railway lines to increase from three to four Step-free access will also be brought to the station with a new whilst a new station entrance concourse on Station Road including lift access from the road to platform level The upgraded station car park will have new blue badge parking areas and improved cycle parking facilities.  Elsewhere on the route between Huddersfield and Dewsbury TRU engineers will carry out track renewals and signal testing.  so we would like to thank the people of Mirfield and beyond for their understanding as we continue our progress in delivering major upgrades to the station.  Mirfield station will have modernised facilities with faster more frequent trains able to stop there in the future meaning improved journeys across the North.  as both the station and Station Road will be closed Engineering work elsewhere on the route will also impact services across the Pennines.”  the TRU team will be carrying out work at Mirfield station that will see the partial closure of Station Road to vehicles and pedestrians over the Christmas period From 9pm on Tuesday 24 December to 4:30am on Friday 27 December part of Station Road will be closed to facilitate TRU work Part of Station Road will also be closed from 10pm to 8am (Saturday night to Sunday morning) on the following dates: the Navigation Tavern and to properties on Brewery Wharf during the closures Anyone who uses this route is encouraged to check roadworks.org for the latest information and the most up to date diversionary routes The work in Mirfield involves increasing the number of railway lines from three to four reconstructing the platforms and providing step free access through a new A new station entrance concourse on Station Road will also be built the station car park will be upgraded with new blue badge parking areas and improved cycle parking facilities Good progress has been made on site already – an extension to Platform 3 has been successfully completed and is now in operation which has enabled piling work to take place at the station to install the foundations for the new footbridge Signalling work has been completed to support the platform modification and track formation work has been undertaken ready for new track to be installed next year “This work takes Mirfield a step closer to realising the full benefits of the TRU programme it will be fully accessible for the first time and enable faster more reliable services to travel through the area and beyond “I’d like to thank local residents in advance for their patience as we complete these upgrades and I’d encourage people to plan their journeys ahead of time.” The next stage of upgrades in Mirfield involves further piling work for the footbridge foundations removing sections of the old bridge deck over Station Road and demolishing part of the wall on Station Road to form the new station entrance • More trains to choose from and more seats Our improvements will enable more trains to run between Manchester Leeds and York with up to six fast services every hour between Leeds and Manchester and up to two stopping services for local connectivity.• Faster journeys so you can travel to your favourite towns and cities more quickly Our fastest journey times are forecast to be 63-66 minutes between Manchester and York and 41-42 minutes between Manchester and Leeds • More reliable journeys with trains that run on-time• Better stations across the Transpennine route bringing passengers a better travel experience through improved reducing our carbon footprint and improving air quality Our plans aim to save up to 87,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year – supporting the government’s Net Zero objectives We’re also developing a proposal to move more goods by rail (up to 15 more freight trains each day.)• Together these freight trains are expected to remove over 1,000 lorries off the road each day with 80% employment from within a 40-mile radius of the route and 60% employment from within a 25-mile radius With a current workforce of around 2000 people we estimate that could double over the course of the programme We’ll employ an apprentice for every £4million spent.• Improved natural environments near the railway through 10% biodiversity net gain across the route This will create or enhance habitats for wildlife.The multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) will bring this line into the 21st century with 70-miles of fully electric Our plans include:• Electrifying the whole route between Manchester and York via Huddersfield and Leeds • Installing a new digital signalling system along the Transpennine route • Doubling the number of tracks from two to four between Huddersfield andWesttown in Dewsbury.• Station improvements along the route to enhance customer experience comfort and accessibility• Improving the railway on diversionary routes to allow more trains to run to help keep passengers and freight moving while the core Transpennine route is closed to deliver essential upgrades This will provide capacity and reliability improvements for future too As part of TRU’s First and Last Mile scheme funding has been granted to waterways charity Canal & River Trust to complete the upgrade of the canal towpath between Shepley Bridge Marina and Station Road in Mirfield with work starting next week (Monday 10 February) The First and Last Mile programme aims to improve journeys to and from the stations along the TRU route with plans for Mirfield now coming into fruition The canal towpath from Shepley Bridge Marina to Station Road will be revamped to enhance pedestrian use Such an upgrade will transform what has become a muddy difficult route into an all-weather surface that will provide better connectivity between the surrounding areas and support accessibility “Our First and Last Mile scheme is progressing well through multiple projects across the route with the first of these projects to be completed in Spring this year “The developments to Mirfield canal towpath that have been made possible by the scheme means better access for all and Canal & River Trust’s work will greatly improve connectivity in the area.” Enterprise Manager at Canal & River Trust “Our charity is delighted to receive funding through TRU’s First and Last Mile scheme for such an important project where we’ll enhance the towpath at Mirfield along the Calder & Hebble Navigation and significantly improve the pedestrian journey between Shepley Bridge Marina and Station Road it’s vital for us to collaborate with other organisations to preserve our historic canals Improvement works begin on Monday 10 February and the team is aiming to keep the towpath open along the stretch where the work is taking place though there may be a closure when the tarmac is laid “We will keep the people of Mirfield up to date with signage throughout the works please visit our website at canalrivertrust.org.uk.” The work being carried out along this section of the canal forms part of TRU’s wider plans for Mirfield which include a major upgrade of Mirfield station making them safer and more modernised whilst increased platform lengths will be able to handle longer trains with more passengers Platform 3 will remain in service until 2027 when it will be removed to facilitate the construction of separated fast lines between Huddersfield and Dewsbury which will increase capacity further Work is already underway on a new station entrance whilst a new permanent footbridge with lifts will also be constructed to connect the new island platforms making the station fully accessible from both the car park and from Station Road Mind the Gap: Join the Place North Viability Gap Campaign Essential rail upgrades were also carried out elsewhere in West Yorkshire with track renewals and signal testing taking place Work at the West Yorkshire station is almost complete and includes a new station entrance Transpennine Route Upgrade engineers have carried out works on Station Road and have now opened the new entrance which leads directly onto the afore-mentioned new platform More than 700m of track was installed to serve the platform and in addition construction work was undertaken to allow the number of railway lines to increase from three to four This will enable more trains to run through the station in future Work still to be carried out includes the installation of an accessible footbridge which is expected to begin in May and open at the end of the year said: “We’re delighted with our progress in Mirfield with completion expected at the end of the year Read our comments policy Feedback from public consultation was highly positive with 77% of respondents expressing support for the Leeds Line and 71% keen for the Bradford Line as Phase One remains on schedule to have spades in the ground by 2028 Network Rail has given passengers a belated Christmas present using the festive break to carry out a series of upgrades across multiple sites on the Transpennine route including the Osmandthorpe Lane railway bridge between York and Leeds Register for free Yorkshire property intelligence Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Stay updated on the latest news and views in Yorkshire property views and opportunities in Yorkshire property By subscribing, you are agreeing to Place Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" Home / News / Bailey Smailes Solicitors opens third office in Mirfield  Helios Legal Services Limited, trading as Bailey Smailes Solicitors has announced the opening of its third office as part of its ongoing expansion is now open and offering a range of legal services Bailey Smailes is providing family law advice from its Mirfield office These services are also available at its other offices in Huddersfield and Holmfirth expressed his enthusiasm about the firm’s growth: “Bailey Smailes is a firm that dates back nearly 200 years and by continuing to expand with new offices and a dedication to first-class client care and attention we ensure the future of the firm for this generation and the next.”  The Mirfield office is already welcoming clients to expand corporate and commercial services Keep up-to-date on the latest legal victories as well as all of the corporate social responsibility work being undertaken on behalf of worthy causes and charities Yorkshire Legal is a platform for solicitors barristers and junior lawyers in the region to discuss debate and educate this highly important professional sector © 2023 Copyright Barker Brooks Communications Ltd The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var 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TownDewsburyWF12 9BD Netherton And South Crosland Conservative Club4 Lightenfield LaneNethertonHuddersfieldHD4 7WJ Sair Inn139 Lane TopRoyd House LaneLinthwaiteHD7 5SG Unit G5Woodroyd MillsSouth ParadeCleckheatonBD19 3AF The Pear Tree Inn259 Huddersfield RoadMirfieldWF14 9DL 681 Blackmoorfoot RoadCrosland HillHuddersfieldHD4 7AE White Cross Inn2 Bradley RoadBradleyHuddersfieldHD2 1XD 123 Penistone RoadKirkburtonHuddersfieldHD8 0RB 57 North RoadKirkburtonHuddersfieldHD8 0RH Hart Bar23 Cloth Hall StreetHuddersfieldHD1 2DX 99-101 Slades RoadBolster MoorHuddersfieldHD7 4JR Cross LanePrimrose HillHuddersfieldHD4 6DL County Beerhouse4 Princess StreetHuddersfieldHD1 2TT 32 St Peter's StreetHuddersfieldHD1 1RA Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Knowl Park House Concept [Image: Kirklees Council] Building works at Knowl Park House in Mirfield have been completed for a new state-of-the-art dementia care facility with Kirklees Council making final preparations to welcome residents The old two-storey building has been replaced with a high-tech purpose-built facility that better meets the needs of people living with dementia including those with physical disabilities Located on Crowlees Road next to Knowl Park in Mirfield the new facilities aim to provide dementia care for vulnerable residents and offer carers much-needed respite The new facilities incorporate design features that ensure maximum flexibility and inclusivity A key collaboration with the University of Stirling’s Dementia Services Design Centre (DSDC) has ensured that the facilities adhere to dementia design principles and meet the DSDC dementia design standards From the colour of the paint on the walls to the layout of rooms everything has been designed from the perspective of someone living with dementia Modern amenities include a Home Therapy Zone with a homely open-plan lounge and kitchen area; an Activity Zone featuring a large arts and crafts room; and a Wellbeing Zone with a sensory and cinema room and a spa residents can make use of the latest assistive technology to help maintain their independence This continues outside in the sensory garden and all-weather-coated handrails throughout allowing service users to move around freely which operates Monday to Friday with potential expansion to evenings and weekends the Centre for Excellence will offer advice and support for people with a dementia diagnosis and adults and children with other physical and sensory disabilities The centre includes a bungalow that serves as a mock-up of a Dementia Friendly home environment showcasing the latest support techniques and practices in a safe and secure setting There will also be opportunities for partnership working with a focus on early intervention to help people stay well and independent at home for as long as possible Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health expressed her excitement: “I am delighted to announce the completion of our fantastic state-of-the-art day service facilities for people living with dementia “This is such a major investment for the council as we look to focus our efforts and resources on areas of the market where there are fewer alternatives “Having visited the facilities myself I know they will make the lives of those living with dementia and their loved ones “I look forward to seeing how service users interact and make use of the latest equipment and technology that will enable them to live more independently for as long as possible.” added: “This project showcases what can be achieved when construction “It’s a shining example of how we can deliver both outstanding facilities and meaningful social contributions which is at the heart of what we do.” Support from Knowl Park House is available by referral only Individuals should contact Kirklees Council’s Community Health and Social Care Hub on 0300 304 5555 for more information Posted by | Apr 12, 2025 | | 0 Two grassroots rugby league clubs are set to join forces in a landmark move that will see Huddersfield-based Spartans ARLFC relocate to Mirfield founded in Almondbury in 2018 before relocating to Lepton in 2022 have become a respected name in Huddersfield’s rugby community Built from the ground up by founder Craig Morgan the club has achieved plenty in a short time – lifting multiple divisional titles and three Holliday Cups as part of a new partnership with Mirfield ARLFC the Spartans are preparing to take the next step in their evolution – joining forces with a fellow ambitious side just down the road The merger will see Mirfield’s open age players and coaches join the Spartans setup for the remainder of 2025 ahead of a permanent move back to Mirfield under a single banner next year Matches will continue this season at both Lepton Highlanders FC and in Mirfield with plans to field two senior sides – one in the Yorkshire Men’s League Premier Division and one in the Merit League Craig Morgan and son Kian celebrate a Holliday Cup victory in 2023 it marks a new chapter in a proud tradition of grassroots development especially given the shared community-first ethos of both clubs Morgan said: “I think it couldn’t have come at a better time with two solid clubs – Mirfield having a great juniors set up a plethora of great and talented open age players and great facilities “Joining as one brings very exciting times for everyone and I’m looking forward to seeing how far we can progress and see what we can achieve as one family and one unit.” Morgan’s own journey with Spartans has been deeply personal James and Josh pulling on the club’s shirt alongside him and many of the team’s players regarded as family He paid tribute to the contribution of late friend and coaching partner Fred Francis saying: “Fred would have been 100% behind this “We’re proud to take the Spartan name across to Mirfield and continue our mission together.” who helped re-establish open age rugby in Mirfield in 2022 said: “It’s a privilege to be working with Craig Morgan to make this happen “Craig has worked tirelessly to build the Spartans club from the ground up His own story is inspirational and we feel extremely fortunate to be playing a role in helping it continue “This new partnership will ensure the Spartans name stays alive while fully respecting the club’s history and roots as it makes the move to Mirfield.” Almondbury Spartans pull off Holliday Cup upset and it’s a triumph for togetherness and family The Custom Pharmaceutical Services (CPS) business of Dr Reddy's Laboratories today announced expansion in the areas of activated mPEG manufacturing and in the development and manufacture of NCE (New Chemical Entities) APIs for use in pre-clinical through to commercial development at its manufacturing facility in Mirfield Reddy's to manufacture its PEGtech range at commercial metric tonne scale quantities and beyond in a fully cGMP environment Equipped with state-of-the-art DCS computer control systems the plant operates with a very high level of control and has been designed with the latest manufacturing compliance standards in mind Reddy's has eight API manufacturing facilities (Six FDA-approved plants in India One FDA-approved plant in Mexico and One FDA-approved plant in Mirfield Are you ready to elevate your pharmaceutical operations Download our exclusive whitepaper and discover how compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) is essential for the safety and integrity of pharmaceuticals and strategic direction in an exclusive CHEManager International interview The Royal Navy completed an impressive comeback to beat Mirfield 26-20 and book their place in the second round of the Challenge Cup That makes it two military teams in the second round after the British Army beat the RAF in Aldershot. Despite being eight points behind with just minutes to go a resilient Senior Service attack did enough to get the Navy the result they were looking for in Yorkshire After last week's match was postponed due to cold weather, a number of key players And the Navy struggled in parts of their performance failing to match the intensity of their amateur hosts who were making their debut in the competition Dave Brown gave them the perfect start with the first converted try but Mirfield roared back into the contest with three unanswered tries The Band of Brothers hit back through a well-taken try from Rhys Joel but a stoppage for a serious Mirfield player injury derailed any momentum Mirfield's Zinzan Barden suffered a nasty concussion and was taken to hospital but is now recovering well according to Mirfield's social media accounts After a near 30-minute delay and a number of discussions on whether the game would continue the action resumed with another Mirfield try It meant the Navy were staring at defeat and exit from the competition at 20-12 down so they needed a figurehead to inspire them over the line and captain in Brodie Lee Butler's absence He laid it on a plate for two tries from Johnny Stoppard and Jack Ray The celebrations will not last very long though as attention turns to their second round fixture next week at Burnaby Road Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe to: in partnership with Kirklees Council and Canal & River Trust has released its plans to upgrade the canal towpath between Shepley Bridge Marina and Station Road The rail upgrade programme will also provide improvements to Mirfield Memorial Park The proposals come as part of TRU’s ‘First and Last Mile’ programme which aims to improve journeys to and from the stations along the route between Manchester and York The innovative scheme has pressed ahead with plans for the Mirfield station area and is currently running a public consultation until 31st August 2024. Park and canal users, residents and businesses are being encouraged to give their views online at https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/countryside-parks-and-open-spaces/mirfield-memorial-ground.aspx people can also view the plans and concept designs at a drop-in event at Mirfield Memorial Ground on Thursday 29th August between 3pm and 6pm Staff from Kirklees Council and Canal & River Trust will be present to answer any questions and welcome thoughts from any interested parties Kirklees Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways said “We are delighted Mirfield Memorial Park has secured funding from TRU’s First and Last Mile scheme This will enable the council to improve various entrance points to the park will also improve the access points between the park and canal Together the works will provide improved accessibility to the park and towpath for residents as well as enhancing an alternative ‘green’ route to the railway station for rail users “This project is in addition to the funding secured for the play park as part of the Playable Spaces Scheme.” The canal towpath from Shepley Bridge Marina to Station Road will be revamped to allow for enhanced pedestrian use with an agreement also in place with Kirklees Council Highways to provide an improved crossing point on Lowlands Road to enable better access between the footway network and the canal Enterprise Manager at the Canal & River Trust “We know how popular this section of towpath is along the Calder & Hebble Navigation which is well used by the local community and among our canal users and we’re delighted that funding has been secured “As a charity it’s so important that we work with other organisations to keep our historic canals alive This towpath upgrade project is a fantastic example of how we can work together to make canals more welcoming and attractive not only to local people but also visiting boaters which bring important economic benefits to the local communities “We strongly encourage people to take a look at these proposals and have their say on how they can be improved.” Upgrades to Mirfield Memorial Park include play area improvements accessibility improvements from Gill Bridge and Hurst Lane into the park with new Petanque pistes proposed as well as renovations to the steps of Parkfield Crescent The goal of the scheme upon completion within Mirfield is for the residents and visitors to enjoy vastly improved accessibility to the station with better natural spaces and facilities throughout the area We’re transforming journeys across the North better connecting towns and cities through more frequent