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On this page you can find details of all our associate and full members. You can browse through the A-Z directory below. A search facility will be added soon.
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Kirkheaton Environment Trust
Location: Kirkburton
Date joined: 12/1/23
Purpose and objectives
The general purpose of the trust is to enhance the environment of Kirkheaton, adjacent areas and schemes in other places that contribute to achieving the trusts objectives. In particular, the trust will seek to:
1. Protect, conserve and enrich habitats, landscapes and built structures in Kirkheaton and adjacent areas including by acquiring and managing land and property;
2. promote activities and projects that contribute to sustainable development including carbon sequestration, micro-energy schemes, recreation, car-free transport, and high energy-efficiency buildings including houses;
3. promote greater understanding and enjoyment of the environment
Kirklees Badger Protection Group
Location: All Kirklees areas
Date joined: 1/1/18
We are a dedicated group of volunteers who monitor and protect historical badger setts within the Kirklees area of West Yorkshire. We encourage understanding, tolerance, appreciation, and respect for badgers. Provide education and information to the wider community.
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Kirklees Bridleways Group
Location: All Kirklees areas
Date joined: 3/8/17
Our aim is to safeguard all historic routes by getting them recorded for public use therefore ensuring that they are safe for future generations. IF they are not formally recorded accurately as bridleways, footpaths & byways on the Definitive Map.
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Lepton Community Link
Location: Huddersfield South (Almondbury, Crosland Moor & Netherton, Dalton & Newsome)
Date joined: 17/10/19
To create an opportunity for the residents of Lepton to meet together with representatives of local community groups, local councillors, officers of KMC and representatives of agencies working in the area to exchange ideas and to consult and act for the benefit of the community
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Lepton Community Orchard
Location: Kirkburton
Date joined: 21/5/21
To create a community orchard by planting fruit trees on an area of land on Lepton recreation ground and along the footpaths, and plant fruit trees in other areas across the Ward, with a view to improving the area further. Creating an orchard will improve the local ecological value of the recreation ground and surrounding area and enhance it by creating a habitat for bees and pollinators; it will work towards improving air quality in our area, be a local food source, provide opportunities for outdoor activity working in the natural environment which is known to benefit well-being and mental health as well as provide relaxing areas for just enjoying the natural environment.
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Lepton Village Preservation Society
Location: Kirkburton
Date joined: 27/1/22
To improve Lepton for its residents, both visually and atmospherically.
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Little Gomersal Community Association
Location: Liversedge & Gomersal
Date joined: 3/8/17
The Association was formed by a group of people from within the village who had the idea of organising a village fayre to bring the community together. There has been a fayre every year, upt o Covid and it resumed in 2022. As well as bringing the community together for a social event, any funds raised are used primarily to pay for a Christmas tree which every year is bought from Kirklees council and placed in the center of the village for all to enjoy.
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Made In Clayton West
Location: Denby Dale (Denby Dale), Emley
Date joined: 28/4/23
Made in Clayton West: The aims of the group are to connect people and play our part in helping to make our village & local area a better place to rest, work and play. We aim to connect people in our community by coming together, sharing skills, using talents, being creative, building connections and making a difference. We have an active facebook page and support the running of various events in the community including an annual yard sale and autumn ‘Light up the Woods’ event.
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Marsden and Slaithwaite Transition Towns (MASTT)
Location: Colne Valley (Colne Valley, Golcar)
Date joined: 3/8/17
MASTT aims to promote sustainability, bio-diversity and awareness of climate change. Currently main focus is on the Rotcher Woodland and Community Orchard.
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Marsden Walkers are Welcome
Location: Colne Valley (Colne Valley, Golcar)
Date joined: 1/12/18
To develop Marsden as a “Walkers are Welcome” town, and to encourage recreational walking in the Marsden area, for the public benefit of local people and visitors. To be responsible for ensuring that Marsden continues to meet the criteria established nationally for “Walkers are Welcome” status. To work to improve facilities for walkers, including maintenance and improvement of existing footpaths and bridleways, and the creation of new routes. To promote an annual walking calendar/festival. To act in partnership with the community, business, relevant groups, and local authorities to achieve these aims.
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