The Chairman, Cllr Trevor Bellamy, and Vice-chairman, Cllr Judith Roberts, will attend many events throughout the Civic Year. This page will have a diary of forthcoming events as well as reports and photographs of a number of those events.

• Holmfirth Festival Opening Night Saturday 7 June, 7.30pm, Holmfirth Parish Church. Cllr Trevor Bellamy.
• Civic Service, Sunday 8 June 2008, 3.00pm at St David's Parish Church, Holmbridge. Cllr Trevor Bellamy.
• Hade Edge Band Centenary Concert, Saturday 14 June,7.30pm, Huddersfield Town Hall. Cllr Judith Roberts.
• Saddleworth Civic Service and Procession, 15 June, Saddleworth. Cllr Judith Roberts.
• New Mill Gala, 21 June, New Mill. Cllr Judith Roberts.

• Holmfirth artWEEK Preview, Saturday 5 July 2008, Civic Hall, Holmfirth. Cllr. Mrs Judith Roberts.
• Meltham Town Council Civic Service, Sunday 6th July, Meltham. Cllr. Mrs Judith Roberts.
• Ripponden Parish Civic Service, Sunday 13th July, 9.30, Ripponden. Cllr Trevor Bellamy.
• Hebden Royd Parish Civic Service, Sunday 13th July, 2.30, Hebden Royd. Cllr Trevor Bellamy.
• Mirfield Town Council Civic Service, Sunday 13th July, 10.30, Mirfield. Cllr. Mrs Judith Roberts.

The Chairman and Lady of Holme Valley Parish Council, Councillor Trevor and Mrs. Kath Bellamy, welcomed 170 guests to their Civic Sunday celebrations at St. David's Church, Holmbridge followed by Tea at St David's parish hall.

There was a strong emphasis on youth at the service. The talented young people of the Sally French Singers performed six pieces. Hinchliffe Mill J& I School's Handbell Ringers played for the invited guest and a reading was done by Matthew Woodhead of Holmfirth High School.

"The service was superb, beyond our expectations. It was a wonderful blend of a traditional service with a warm family atmosphere. It was great to see so many young people with their families. I would like to thank my wife Kath and all who assisted her with the buffet, the Revd Banks and his team for all their help, all the excellent performers for making the day so special and last but not least to thank everyone who came along to share this marvellous day with us"

Cllr Trevor Bellamy, Chairman 2008/2009
Holme Valley Parish Council

To read and download the press release click here.

It is with pride and honour I take up the post of Chairman of the Holme Valley Parish Council for the coming civic year 2008-09.

I have been a Parish Councillor since the late 1990s and have gained a great deal of satisfaction in representing and working for the residents of the Holme Valley.

We have all welcomed many new families into the Valley and seen significant numbers of new residential developments in most of our villages.

Young people are the future for our many diverse areas of this Valley. Let us support and encourage them to the best of our ability.

Having said that, let us not forget 'Grey Power': knowledge, experience and wisdom; with a wealth of these qualities in the Valley, as a Council we appreciate and will value their contributions to help the area progress. The Council must continue to move forward, but with a periodic glance back as it goes.

Your Parish Council comprises 22 elected members, all of whom give their time and enthusiasm voluntarily, for the benefit of our local communities.

Holme Valley Parish Council holds and retains Quality Council status which is an award that many councils aspire to. I look forward to taking advantage of and promoting the opportunities which become available to the Council to enhance our communities as a result of this benchmark.

As your new Parish Council Chairman, I look forward to a year of challenges and changes, and to consolidating the achievements of my predecessors.

During my civic year I intend to raise monies for local charities through fund-raising events held within the Parish.

My wife Kath and I look forward to representing the Holme Valley during our year of office.

Cllr. Trevor Bellamy
Chairman of the Council, 2008-09