SOUTH PENNINES
‘WALK & RIDE’ FESTIVAL
September 13th - 28th 2008
A 16 day festival in this wonderful area of wild, high moors & narrow valleys straddling the Yorkshire / Lancashire border. Access the events using the superb network of bus & rail services in the area. Sponsored by METRO.
For a free programme tel: 01274 - 433536
or visit www.pennineprospects.co.uk
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Saturday AUGUST 23rd 2008
- A Summer Afternoon Stroll !
An invitation from the Kirklees Countryside Volunteers to join them on a pleasant summer afternoon stroll along public footpaths and lanes from Denby Dale to Penistone.
Start: 1.45pm DENBY DALE station.
Finish: Penistone
Distance: 6 miles.
Leader: Tony Pogson
Trains: Lincoln (bus) 09.51, Sheffield 12.36, Meadowhall 12.42, Barnsley 13.01, Huddersfield 13.13
Saturday SEPTEMBER 6th 2008
- New Life For A Branch Line !
The old Meltham branch line is going to become a Greenway and work is underway so let’s go and have a look! We walk out to Meltham seeing as much of the old route as possible.
From Meltham, catch the bus to Huddersfield or continue on foot to Honley for return trains.
Start: 9.45am at LOCKWOOD station.
Finish: Meltham (bus) or Honley
Distance: 5 or 9 miles.
Leader: Liz Colquhoun
Trains: Lincoln 07.04, Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01,
Huddersfield 09.13
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National Heritage Open day
Saturday September 13th
Friends of Hebden Bridge Station, and the Calder Civic Trust are having a Heritage Open Day in Hebden Bridge.
In the waiting room on the Hebden Bridge platform of the listed station, there will be an exhibition of photographs and artefacts and memories of an ex-station master.
In the listed Hope Chapel, on the A 646 main road in Hebden Bridge, there will be a 30 foot by 8 foot model of Hebden Bridge Station and surrounding area, as it was in the 1950s and 60s, run by six volunteers. Hope Chapel is about a 6 minute walk from the station . Also at Hope Chapel will be another exhibition, of a wedding dress, petticoat and shoes that are 150 years old, and were worn by a local person who helped organise the building of the chapel.
Opposite the chapel is the listed Picture House which will be open free from 10 am to 1 pm where one can view some films and the story of cinema in Hebden Bridge. People can also find out about a potential film project about the Coiners that they can be involved in.
It is planned that there will be history boards displayed around town in the houses and shops such as the old Ebenezer Chapel (now Heart Gallery). The Fox and Goose will have their history exhibition and book on sale in the pub. The Council Building with its impressive chamber and 19th century paintings of the area will also be open.
The Innovation Cafe (which is also listed) will be encouraging visitors to see their water wheel and it's history: The former manorial corn mill (1314), was later extended and converted to textile production. It was closed and derelict from 1956. The building was restored and converted to retail and catering business from 1976, with the waterwheel, and goyts restored and in working order from 2000.
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14th September, 12 - 4pm
Todmorden Station Gala
Todmorden by the sea, Punch and Judy, balloons, pony rides, old style amusements, ferret racing, fun food and a friendly welcome. More info
Saturday SEPTEMBER 20th 2008
- Meander In The Meadows !
As part of the South Pennines Walk & Ride Festival we feature a delightful walk through mixed countryside, passing through a wildflower meadow and close to several reservoirs.
Start: 9.40am at SHEPLEY station.
Finish: Penistone.
Distance: 10 miles.
Leader: Pete Watson
Trains: Lincoln 07.04, Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01,
Huddersfield 09.13
Saturday OCTOBER 4th 2008
- Following The Pilgrim Fathers !
A delightful easy circular walk in North Nottinghamshire. We follow part of the Cuckoo Way alongside the Chesterfield Canal, a delightful section of green lane and public footpaths to Babworth church famed for it’s links with the Pilgrim Fathers returning via the golf course at Ordsall. Fore!
Start: 10.30am at RETFORD station.
Finish: Retford
Distance: 9 miles.
Leader: Stuart Parker
Trains: Huddersfield 08.10, Barnsley 08.58,
Meadowhall 09.33, Sheffield 09.44, Lincoln 09.27.
Saturday OCTOBER 18th 2008
- Always In Sight !
An interesting walk initially close by the Kirklees Light Railway then over Emley Moor, Flockton, Dimpledale, Briestfield, Thornhill Lees and along a watery route into Dewsbury.
Catch return trains there for Huddersfield & Leeds.
Start: 9.35 am at SHEPLEY station.
Finish: Dewsbury.
Distance: 11½ miles.
Leader: Tony Pogson
Trains: Lincoln 07.04, Sheffield 08.36, Meadowhall 08.42, Barnsley 09.01,
Huddersfield 09.13 |
