To encourage walking in the Colne Valley
Archives: Members
Milnsbridge Enhancement Group (MEG)
The group undertakes works to improve the environment and amenity value of Milnsbridge e.g. making a riverside walk; advances the appreciation of Milnsbridge by the public as a desirable area in which to live and work; and campaigns for resources to be spent in Milnsbridge by public and private bodies e.g. securing funding for a climbing boulder. We involve people in practical activities to improve the local environment e.g. litter picking, working with the local school on an art project; promote meetings, publications, exhibitions and research, and co-operate with other groups, both locally and nationally.
Cliffe Woods Conservation Group
To maintain and improve the area known as Cliffe Wood to provide access and enjoyment of the local community and to increase biodiversity and habitat for local wildlife
Birkby Community Wildlife Garden
To provide and maintain a small area of urban woodland with aims to include the conservation and promotion of wildlife; in doing so, to provide a resource for the local people (adults, young people, families) to come to, somewhere nearby but relatively tranquil; somewhere from which to appreciate nature, it’s looks, smells and sounds and the open air, and to have opportunities to further their knowledge and experience of nature and it’s conservation through the seasons.
Clayton West (Kayes) Millennium Green Trust
Kaye's Millennium Green is 4.27 hectares of traditional parkland in Clayton West. The Green has many mature parkland trees whose character is maintained by the browsing of the cattle who graze there in the summer. It is crossed by the well-used Kirklees Way and is a favourite dog walk and popular recreation ground for people of all ages. It is also well used by the local primary school and other groups such as scouts, cubs and running groups.
Friends of Rectory Park
To work closely with Kirklees Council to maintain & improve facilities in Rectory Park, for the benefit of local residents & visitors to the park. To conserve & improve the natural history & heritage value of the park, together with the protection & extension of wildlife & botanical habitats.
Birstall In Bloom
Birstall In Bloom exists in order to develop and maintain public gardens, barrels and planters around Birstall centre.
Friends of Honley Old Woods
Our overall aim is to open up 2 areas within Honley Old Woods as bio diverse community areas, managing the ponds and surrounding land on an ongoing basis. Activities to support these objectives include pond clearance and pond life surveying, pathway clearance, removal of invasive and to share with the community what can be found on their doorstep.
Meltham Walkers are Welcome
Strengthen Meltham's reputation as a place for visitors to come to enjoy the outdoors, bring useful benefits to the local economy. Help to ensure that footpaths and facilities for walkers are maintained in good condition by working with relevant bodies, the Council and residents.Provide local community activities for families and local people.
Stocksmoor Village Association
The Association exists to: to represent the community whose place of residence is Stocksmoor; to promote the interests and well being of the Village community as a whole; to provide a link between different groups in the village; to liaise/consult with relevant authorities / bodies as appropriate on behalf of the community to seek funding to facilitate the above.