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In the News (Wed 30 Dec 09)

  
 A place to live   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
THE SPEN Valley is renowned for the warmth of its welcome, with friendly shopping centres and attractive villages surrounded by rolling Yorkshire countryside being the cornerstones of its appeal.
Communities across the area have retained their individual identities while embracing the changing times and builders have been quick to recognise the appeal of these unique communities, where new developments are springing up in some of the most desirable locations which are ideal for commuters needing speedy access to the motorways.
There is also the Spen valley Greenway, an old railway line which has been transformed into a quiet cycleway and walkway, running right across the heart of the Spen Valley from Oakenshaw to Dewsbury.
www2.wakefieldtoday.co.uk /spenplacetolive.htm   (412 words)

  
 Spen Valley Grot Spots   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Savoy Site Spen Valley Area Committee are setting up stalls on Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton markets in a bid to encourage people to come forward with their nominations and suggestions.
Spen Valley Area Committee is now preparing to tackle three of the worst grot spots in the area.
In Spen, the committee chose the area between Holme Street and Halifax Road in Millbridge, where an over-flowing skip and a dumped fridge now form part of the landscape.
home.btconnect.com /tbf/grotspots.htm   (376 words)

  
 Spen Valley and District Football League - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Spen Valley and District Football League is a football competition based in Yorkshire, England.
It was originally formed in 1909 as the Spen Valley Sunday School League.
The league has two divisions including the Spen Valley League Premier Division, which sits at level 14 of the English football league system and is a feeder to the West Riding League.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spen_Valley_League   (112 words)

  
 HWD Hospital Radio | District Tour | Heckmondwike + the Spen Valley
The Spen Valley area has a long and rich history which, in parts, can be traced back to the Norman conquest in 1066.
However, the Spen Valley, a collection of small towns and villages, first came to prominence during the Industrial Revolution.
A local authority for the district was formed in 1915 and Brighouse and Spen became a parliamentary constituency in 1937.
www.hwdhospitalradio.com /heckmondwike.shtml   (405 words)

  
 bowling home page
Spen B 168 (7pts) v Barnsley 166 (5pts)
Spen A 198 (25pts) v Spen B 134 (5pts)
Spen B 190 (10pts) v Barnsley 144 (2pts)
www.spenvictoria.com /bowlinghome.htm   (1462 words)

  
 Spen Valley Motorcycle Club
Founded in 1923 as the Heckmonwike and District MCC, the club changed its name a short time later to encompass the whole of the Spen Valley, and the rather grand sounding "Spen Valley Motorcycle and Light Car Club" emerged.
Few records remain from this era and even fewer riders.It is known that Spen Valley had its share of local heroes.
The forties and fifties were, of course, speedways golden years and a number of well known riders were Spen Valley members, Eddie Rigg being amongst them.
www.spenvalleytrials.co.uk /history.html   (422 words)

  
 Greenway Press Release 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Spen Valley Forum, chaired by Gordon north, are now fighting to bring back the area's second line back into use as a walkway.
Councillors from Lancashire, Bradford and Calderdale enjoyed a ride on the Spen Valley Greenway and used the opportunity to test a range of cycles which can be used for people with disabilities or special needs.
The Spen Valley Scout and Guide Band marched from The Whitcliffe Hotel to the Tofts Road access point where Mike Wood MP unveiled a Millennium milestone.The band continued their march to the Linton Close access point, or Stone Circle, where a range of organisations from Kirklees, BTCV, and Halfords greeted them.
members.tripod.com /spenvalleygreenway/pr02.htm   (1994 words)

  
 Spen Valley and nonconformity CDrom contents and other information
There is no index to "Nonconformity in Spen Valley", and no list of Contents in "The Spen Valley", however these omissions are more than compensated for by the books on the CDrom being searchable.
Spen Valley the metropolis of Dissent-The yeoman clothiers of West Yorkshire formed the backbone of the armies of the Commonwealth--Puritan psalm singing still a marked characteristic of the dwellers in Spen Valley
John Nelson and Methodism in Spen Valley—Calvinism and Arminianism confront each other—Slow progress of Methodism in Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton— Methodist preaching rooms in Spen Valley—Rapid Progress of Methodism in Birstall—Increase of Mr.
blunham.com /CDroms/Descriptions/SpenValley2.html   (1215 words)

  
 ... ::: Physical Education ::: Welcome to the PE Dept
After several years of near success both the year 8 boys and U13 girls soccer teams managed to get to their respective finals in the Spen Valley District Cup.
Spen Valley High School has boosted its reputaion as a centre of sporting excellence by being awarded sports college status.
The announcement in January by School Standard Minister David Miliband that it had been successful in its bid for specialist status means an extra investment of over half a million pounds over the next four years.
www.school-portal.co.uk /GroupNews.asp?GroupID=8128   (400 words)

  
 Grove Mills
Heckmondwike is situated approximately eight miles South West of Leeds in the industrial area of West Yorkshire known locally as the Spen Valley.
It is a district which came to prominence during the early to middle period of the industrial revolution being recognised widely for its carpet and woollen blanket manufacturing industries.
The Spen Valley area was described in the Domesday book as having been largely devastated by the armies of William the Conqueror after the Norman invasion.
www.grovemills.co.uk   (178 words)

  
 Privacy Statement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The 11th Spen valley Scout Group are registered as a charity in England and Wales registration number 1056971.
The 11th Spen Valley Scout Group recognises that your privacy is important to you.
The Views expressed within this website are the views of the 11th Spen Valley Scout Group and are not necessarily the views of the Scout Association or any other Scouting Parties.
www.11thspenvalley.org /misc/privacy.htm   (984 words)

  
 Spen Valley Past and Present CD rom description
I feel particularly privileged in being asked to write this short review of SPEN VALLEY PAST AND PRESENT by Frank Peel; I have a relationship to the author through marriage, his daughter Eleanor married Josiah Bruce a brother of my Gt.
From a topographical point of view, until this volume, there had been little published for the specific area of the Spen valley, Sheard’s Batley, Craddock’s Birstall and Smith’s Morley all delve into the history of those particular areas with only passing references to the valley of the Spen.
It wasn’t until the publication of this volume by Frank Peel in 1893 that aspects of the area known as the Spen valley were for posterity recorded in print.
blunham.com /CDroms/Descriptions/SpenValley.html   (456 words)

  
 Mike Wood ::: The Citizenship Award
It recognises exceptional contributions made by individuals and organisations for the benefit of the people of Batley and Spen.
For commitment over more than 30 years to the environment of the Spen Valley through his central involvement with: Spen Valley Civic Society; Cleckheaton Bottoms Campaign; Spen Valley Spark; The Savoy Square Project; Gomersal Green Homes.
Max Rathmell’s contribution to these campaigns, projects and organisations has immeasurably improved the environment to the benefit of all those who live and work in the Spen Valley.
www.mikewood.org.uk /caward.htm   (106 words)

  
 History of Healds Hall
Healds Hall was was one of the most fashionable residences in the district when built in 1764.
At the time of the Biltons residence, Healds Hall was the largest house in Spen Valley, where they did much entertaining of the gentry of Spen Valley and the surrounding districts, gaining a reputation of a” happy and lively” home.
The lords of the manor (the Nevilles of Liversedge Hall) found their wealth diminishing and a pact was made by the heads of the two families for a marriage.
www.healdshall.co.uk /history.htm   (710 words)

  
 11th Spen Valley Scouts - Shouting For Scouting In Hunsworth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
11th Spen Valley Scouts - Shouting For Scouting In Hunsworth
We are the 11th Spen Valley Hunsworth Scout Group based in the village of Hunsworth in the heart of the Spen Valley District of West Yorkshire
The Group consists of a Beaver Section (6 - 8yrs) A Cub Section (8 - 10 1/2 Yrs) A Scout Section (10 1/2 - 14) and is also in partnership with the 1st Spen Valley (Birkenshaw) to create the Mungo Explorer Scout Unit (14 - 18yrs)
www.11thspenvalley.org   (200 words)

  
 VITAL 4 the Spen Valley, West Yorkshire
VITAL 4 wants the Spen Valley area to be a vibrant place that people are proud to be associated with.
VITAL 4 is an exciting new organisation bringing together a growing coalition of businesses, groups and individuals to work for the interests of the people of the Spen Valley area and beyond.
We have formed VITAL 4 because we believe it is vital for us to see progress on issues like security against crime, under-investment in our town centres and the rising burden of taxation on business and individuals.
homepage.ntlworld.com /t.crowther2/home.htm   (402 words)

  
 Projects   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Councillor Aslam is the new Chair of the Spen Valley Area Committee and that body currently holds a discretionary budget of £204,000.
The Spen Chamber intends to have all the murals moved into the arcade.
We are hopeful that a new and more cooperative approach to development by the Planning department will lead to more substantial improvements in lower Norristhorpe and Heckmondwike as a whole.
home.btconnect.com /tbf/projects1.htm   (1299 words)

  
 Spen Victoria Archery Club
Spen Victoria Archery Club official opening times from April 3rd 2004:
A beginner's course for anyone interested in the sport will run from April until July.
Upon satisfactory completion of the six week course and to continue, and obtain full membership of The Grand National Archery Society and Spen Victoria Archery Club affiliation fees are due.
www.spenvictoria.com /archeryhome01.htm   (127 words)

  
 Batley and Spen (UK Parliament constituency) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Batley and Spen shown within West Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire shown within England
Batley and Spen is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
This constituency covers the town of Batley (mostly Labour-voting) and the surrounding Spen valley area (more Conservative-inclined).Unusually,the seat has swung more in Labour's favour since 1997.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Batley_and_Spen   (162 words)

  
 Cycling and Public Transport in West Yorkshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Spen Valley Greenway is a well surfaced tarmac path free of all motor traffic.
A similar greenway on the other side of the valley is now complete along the disused railway between Littletown and Heckmondwike, forming the Spen Ringway.
A Sustrans local NCN leaflet detailing the routes and access points is available free from local outlets (libraries etc.) or telephone Kirklees ROSS Street Care 0800 731 8765.
www.cycletransport-westyorks.co.uk /route_spen_valley.htm   (233 words)

  
 spenvalley.heavywoollen.net | home
heavywoollen.net / spen valley and district / home /
Spen Valley and District FL League Information Roll of Honour Constitution Cups Fixtures Results Tables
Welcome to the new look Spen Valley section of the site, hopefully it will make things easier to find and quicker to load.
spenvalley.heavywoollen.net   (110 words)

  
 Stories for 21 May 2001
The adverts above the toilets in the Highfield Road main stand were a few weeks behind the times.
Bradford and Bingley marched on in the Sovereign Health Care Priestley Cup second round with a ten-wicket win at Spen Victoria in yesterday's replay.
Colin Mellors, professor of political science at the University of Bradford gives an expert view of the likely outcome when the country goes to the polls on June 7.
archive.thisisbradford.co.uk /2001/5/21   (712 words)

  
 Stories for 13 January 2004
It is seldom easy to tell the one from the other until the job has been completed and the bill paid.
City have begun plans to house the centenary exhibition at Valley Parade.
One of europe's top blind golfers - 50-year-old Malcolm Elrick from Crossflatts, near Bingley - is hoping to lift the Jack Kerfoot Northern Cup aloft this summer.
archive.thisisbradford.co.uk /2004/01/13   (475 words)

  
 What is the Spen Valley Civic Society
We are a group of like-minded individuals who care about the Spen Valley area, its buildings, its heritage and its environment.
We work on a voluntary basis and are one of nearly 900 societies that are affiliated to the Civic Trust.
We constantly monitor all Spen Valley planning applications making objections whenever we believe they are not in the public interest.
homepage.ntlworld.com /donal.odriscoll/Joining.htm   (459 words)

  
 5th Spen Valley Scout Group - Gomersal
Welcome to the 5th Spen Valley Scout's new web site - click the links on the left to see our recent events and for details of our Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Scout Troop.
Edited and produced by the 5th Spen Valley Scouts.
5th Spen Valley Scout Group, Gomersal, West Yorkshire.
www.5thspen.co.uk   (318 words)

  
 Map | Spen Valley High School, Kirklees (Roberttown Lane)
The links above may be of interest to you to find out more about Spen Valley High School / Kirklees.
View a map of area Find out information about this area Details about Spen Valley High School
Below is a map showing the location of Spen Valley High School in Kirklees, WF15 7LX.
www.axcis.co.uk /map/38962.html   (198 words)

  
 Dewsbury, Batley and Spen Valley history
Virtual tour of Dewsbury, Batley and Spen Valley
Batley is mentioned in the Doomsday Book, when its population was just 40, but like most of the area it prospered when the textile industry boomed.
She began her career as a dancer, became an MP and an MEP.
www.kirkleesmc.gov.uk /visitorportal/wheretogo/dewsbury-history.asp   (350 words)

  
 Spen Valley Grenway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Andy Morriss made some accurate observations about the Spen Valley Greenway (NCN 66).
At the moment it is a linear park.
Incidentally, the Calder Valley route where only one or two cyclists took partn the campaign to use
www.cyclingforums.com /t67973.html   (2180 words)

  
 Bikerights September 1999
May 1999 I wrote to two Councillors about the Spen Valley route.
It coincides with the Valley Road toucan crossing put in last year.
Its intention is to be part of a quite route as an alternative to the bustle of Manningham Lane and Valley Road.
www.bradfordcyclists.org.uk /bikerights9-99   (2520 words)

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