Category Archives: Colne Valley

Golcar Lily Day 2017……….a village celebration

Posted on May 14, 2017 by kindadukish

Yesterday was Golcar Lily Day in the village I live in here in West Yorkshire, perched on top of the Pennine Hills. So what is the story behind the villages association with “Lily?” ‘LILY’ has long been associated with the … Continue reading →

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Bluebells along the canal………….

Posted on May 7, 2017 by kindadukish

  The weather forecast for today was grey skies, overcast with possibly a hint of rain, as it turned out it was blue skies with cotton wool clouds and a bit of a breeze. So taking advantage of the weather … Continue reading →

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The Carding Shed…….cafe extraordinaire!

Posted on March 28, 2017 by kindadukish

Today I was taken to what is the most unusual cafe that I think I have ever been in. Tucked away down a dirt track in the little hamlet of Hepworth a few miles outside of Huddersfield and close to … Continue reading →

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Don’t have staff to detect crime…….but West Yorkshire police send two officers to conduct reading lesson at Waterstones bookshop!

Posted on March 2, 2017 by kindadukish

Policing in Britain is in a “potentially perious” state with tens of thousands of suspects of crime roaming free in the community, a damning report has found. The policing watchdog has issued an unprecedented warning about the shortage of detectives and … Continue reading →

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A recuperation walk along the canal on a beautiful morning……….

Posted on January 29, 2017 by kindadukish

After a dose of what I think was Novovirus earlier in the week which confined me to bed for the best part of thirty-six hours, I began to feel better yesterday and managed to eat a little food. So after … Continue reading →

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Autumn Colours………wandering to Slaithwate

Posted on November 13, 2016 by kindadukish

A mild day and the sun was was out, so a short walk from Wellhouse to Slaithwaite was in order this morning. So with camera in hand I set off along the muddy track alongside the narrow canal. Because the weather … Continue reading →

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Canal wives and their Sunday best at the Brighouse Festival 2016

Posted on August 21, 2016 by kindadukish

I have visited the Brighouse Festival during the last couple of days and as usual the organisers have done the town proud. The centre of the small town was cordoned off so that market stalls could be set up and … Continue reading →

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Canal side walk, Wellhouse to Milnsbridge

Posted on July 12, 2016 by kindadukish

In keeping with my daily fitness regime (excuse me whilst I have a quiet laugh) I decided to walk from Wellhouse (a hamlet just across the valley) to Milnsbridge along the Huddersfield narrow canal. I set out to walk down … Continue reading →

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A canal walk and a hearty “Guten Morgan”

Posted on June 21, 2016 by kindadukish

Last Sunday morning I took a walk along the narrow canal in Uppermill, just outside of Oldham and nestling at the foot of the Pennines. The weather was warm and the surrounding countryside a lush green colour as I made … Continue reading →

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Autumn has arrived with a rainbow of colours………………….

Posted on October 6, 2015 by kindadukish

All of a sudden autumn seems to have arrived, the nights are drawing in and the trees have changed colour. and what stunning colours they are. A short walk around my local park and along the canal bank enabled me … Continue reading →

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