Christmas
26.11.07
Best Dressed Window Competition
Shoppers are being asked to vote for their favourite festive window as this years Best Dressed Window competition gets underway.
The competition now in its third year sees entrants decorate their windows with festive scenes and Christmas decorations. Shoppers can vote at participating stores, Bronx, Cancer Research UK, Cinderella at Le Bonnet, CJ’s Hair Salon, Dawson & Hall, Fillans Jewellers, JC’s hair & Beauty, Kirkwood Hospice, Kitten Heels/Jolaby Boutique, Mellow Moments, Monsoon, Pixie Boutique, Strawberry fair, Shaw & Hallas, The Posy Bowl, TTW Retails and Walkers Jewellers. Anyone who votes will be entered into a prize draw and be in with a chance of winning a mystery prize.
Participating stores will also be inspected by a panel of judges including the Mayor of Kirklees, Cllr Jean Calvert. The panel will be looking at the overall visual impact, creativity, artistic merit, inventive use of materials and effort. The winning store will receive £100 for the charity of its choice. Town Centre Manager Cathy Burger said ‘everyone makes a real effort with this competition and helps to make Huddersfield a wonderful place to shop at Christmas’.
The public vote continues until Sunday 9th December. For a full list of entrants go to www.virtualhuddersfield.com and tune into Home 107.9fm for more details. (top)
12.11.07
Free Parking For Christmas
Shoppers in Huddersfield have been given an early Christmas present by Kirklees Council with the announcement of free parking during the festive season.
Parking will be free on-street and in all Kirklees controlled car parks from 4pm on Thursdays from 15th November until 20th December and all day on Sundays from 2nd December until 23rd December.
Cllr Ken Sims said “with my colleague Cllr Bolt of Highways we have worked together to provide a package that should help both businesses and the public to enjoy a good experience when shopping in Huddersfield this Christmas.”
Town Centre Manager, Cathy Burger added “ This is a real boost for the town centre and is a great addition to the start of late night shopping, the Christmas Light Switch-on, the opening of the Ice rink and the Continental Market. We really feel that free parking will encourage people to come to Huddersfield and do their Christmas Shopping and enjoy the various events that are taking place.”
Parking is also free on bank holidays in Kirklees so there will be no charges on Wednesday 26th December and Tuesday 1st January.
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18.09.07
Christmas in Huddersfield
With Christmas fast approaching Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership are looking for performers to help bring a festive feel to late night and weekend shopping in the run up to Christmas.
The Partnership is looking for local performers to play on Thursday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. Town Centre Manager Cathy Burger says ‘the town has traditionally benefited from brass bands and choirs playing and singing in the town. This year we are offering those who do the opportunity to be included in our Christmas Guide and to be listed on our website. We will also be happy to assist people with collection licenses’.
Cathy added, ‘Christmas in Huddersfield is set to be better than ever. We have the Christmas Light Switch-on with Pulse Radio, the Continental Market and the opening of the Ice Rink on 15th November followed by this years Festival Of Light on Friday 16th November. The Partnership will also be running the annual Best Dressed Window competition so watch out for voting slips in participating stores. Shopping during the run up to Christmas can be quiet a stressful business. We hope that by having plenty going on in the town the task will become more pleasurable and people will be encouraged to come to Huddersfield to shop’.
If you would like to perform in the town and be listed in the Huddersfield Guide to Christmas please contact HTCPL on 01484 487933 or email htcpl@kirklees.gov.uk by Monday 8th October. (top)
Food and Drink Festival
18.09.07
Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival the biggest yet!
West Yorkshire’s biggest food and drink festival, the Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival, in it’s 7th year, continues to attract increasing visitor numbers to the town. This year proved to be the busiest ever and Traders made the following comments.
Andrew Jones the award winning Pie Maker said ‘This was our busiest festival with over 7,000 pies being baked. We even had to reopen the bakery on Saturday to keep up with demand. Even though the weather was against us it didn’t stop people coming out to enjoy the ambiance of the festival’.
A newcomer to the festival this year, Argento’s steakhouse on John William Street was delighted with the outcome of the festival. Robert Mellman, the owner, felt that the festival had helped promote his restaurant in a very cost effective and fun way to the local visitor and due to the interest generated at the festival he is now thinking of starting up a website selling Argentine products.
Patrick Clarke from Elland Brewery remarked ‘What a fantastic event! Elland Brewery had it's busiest year ever’. He put it down to 3 main factors: excellent planning and support from the Town Centre Partnership, the festival being well known and becoming more popular each year and of course the wonderful folk of Yorkshire who (whatever the weather!) enjoy their food and drink. He said ‘ We twice ran out of beer before the close of day; which is a positive sign. We look forward to next year to support this superb event’
Vicky Lee, Marketing Manager from local firm, Continental Wine & Food Ltd, based on Leeds Road said "We were delighted with how the festival went for Vivaldi. 2007 was our second year attending and this time with the weather on our side, the food and wine enthusiasts were out in force to enjoy all that was on offer at the festival. We met some great characters, there was a really buzzing atmosphere and most importantly our sales were excellent too!"
The festival, held in August of each year, is aimed at adding vibrancy to the town centre as well as promoting local business and highlighting to visitors the diverse range of cultures that make up our town. An added attraction is the presence of Kirklees twin town Besançon who support the festival each year.
As well as a variety of stalls the festival also has a large cookery demonstration theatre which allows visitors to sample and learn how to prepare other cultures dishes and to watch how professionals work. This year children were able to learn about the origins of food and the ‘5 a day’ message.
For more information contact: Cathy Burger
Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership on 01484 487933
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08.08.07
Festival Fun for Everyone!
This years Food & Drink Festival is set to be a real treat for children with lots of free fun and games.
Huddersfield based business Danceology and Bodywatch will be running various free workshops including dance and fitness, food and drink tasting quizzes and a blindfold tasting challenge. The free workshops run hourly from 11am on Thursday and Friday and from 12noon on Sunday.
On the Saturday children can join costumed staff from Kirklees Museums & Galleries and take part in host of free activities from across history including having a go on Victorian toys such as stilts and hoops, seeing how the Tudors made butter and creating their very own optical toy to take away.
Making a welcome return to the festival is Billy Bubbles and Shirley Ray who will be on hand throughout the festival with magic tricks and balloon modelling.
The Real Radio Patrol will also be at the event for all four days doing face painting and giving away Real Radio goodies.
Town Centre Manager and event organiser Cathy Burger said ‘ we want the festival to appeal to all ages. This year we think we really have something for everyone!’
The Festival which is being sponsored by 4Front Properties and Real Radio is situated in St George’s Square and runs from Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th August and is open until 8pm Thursday –Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. You can view the Festival via live webcams and also watch the days’ highlights at www.virtualhuddersfield.com
For more information call the festival hotline on 01484 487933 or go to www.foodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
Contact: Julia Lilof Assistant Town Centre Manager. Tel: 01484 487933 (top)
08.08.07
Food and Drink Festival Sponsors Announced
Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership is proud to announce joint sponsorship of the seventh Huddersfield Food & Drink Festival from Real Radio and 4 Front Property Investments.
Joining the Festival as sponsor for the first time is 4 Front Property Investments. Paula Dunne Company Director of Yorkshire’s leading property investment group said ‘ We are thrilled to be involved in such an established event introducing food and wine from all over the world which mirrors the countries we sell properties in.’
Onboard for the second year is Real Radio. Visitors to the festival will be able to see breakfast presenters Gayle Lofthouse and Daryl Denham take part in a friendly ‘Ready Steady Cook’ style competition working with local chefs from the Head of Steam and Discovery Bay. The Real Radio Patrol will also be out and about giving away Real Radio goodies!
Town Centre Manager and event organiser, Cathy Burger said ‘we are delighted to welcome Real Radio and 4 Front Property Investment to the Festival.’
The Festival is situated in St George’s Square and runs from Thursday 16th to Sunday19th August and is open until 8pm Thursday –Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. You can view the Festival via live webcams and also watch the days highlights at www.virtualhuddersfield.com
For more information call the festival hotline on 01484 487933 or visit the festival website at www.foodanddrinkfestival.co.uk (top)
30.07.07
The Mayor of Kirklees to Open the Seventh Huddersfield Food & drink Festival.
The Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Jean Calvert is to officially open the seventh Huddersfield Food & Drink Festival on Thursday 16th August at 11.15 am in St George’s Square.
Following the official opening Real Radio Breakfast Show presenters Gayle Lofthouse and Daryl Denham will be competing in a ‘Ready, Steady, Cook ‘style competition. The stars are to be assisted by professional, local chefs from The Head of Steam and La Dolce Vita in the 80 seater cookery demonstration theatre which forms the centrepiece of the festival.
The competition will be the first of 20 free demonstrations running hourly throughout the four day festival showing a wide variety of skills from the best local chefs and producers.
New for this year a top chef from the Kirklees twin town of Besancon will be demonstrating some of their regions specialties.
Other attractions being held in St George’s Square include a variety of stalls selling everything from specialist cheeses, award winning pies, local pickles, fabulous pastries, preserves to real ales, fruit wine and cider. An open air food court provides the opportunity to try delicacies from around the world.
The Children’s Kitchen workshop will keep the children busy with a variety of free food and health related activities.
Billy Bubbles, Shirley Ray and the Real Radio Patrol will also be on hand with plenty of free entertainment.
The Festival which is being sponsored by 4Front Properties and Real Radio is situated in St George’s Square and runs from Thursday 16th to Sunday19th August and is open until 8pm Thursday –Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. You can view the Festival via live webcams and also watch the days highlights at www.virtualhuddersfield.com
For more information call the festival hotline on 01484 487933 or visit the festival website at www.foodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
Contact: Julia Lilof, Assistant Town Centre Manager, Tel: 01484 487933 (top)
30.07.07
Later opening and live music at the seventh Huddersfield Food & Drink Festival!
Organisers of the seventh Huddersfield Food & Drink Festival say that changes to this year’s event will attract more people to the four day Festival.
This year for the first time the Festival will remain open until 8pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Town Centre Manager and event organiser Cathy Burger explained “We hope that by staying open later people will be able to join us after work or round off a day shopping in town with a visit to the festival.”
Cathy added “Homefirthlive will be providing live music at various locations around the Festival site from 4pm everyday which we believe will really add to the atmosphere”.
The Festival which is being sponsored by 4Front Properties and Real Radio is situated in St George’s Square and runs from Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th August. You can view the Festival via live webcams and also watch the days highlights at www.virtualhuddersfield.com
For more information call the festival hotline on 01484 487933 or go to the festival website at www.foodanddrinkfestival.co.uk (top)
17.07.07
Launch of Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival Pie
Andrew Jones the award winning Pie Maker is going full steam ahead preparing for the Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival. This year Andrew has teamed up with Huddersfield based Splash Winery to produce a new pie to be launched at the festival. It is a Beef and Red Wine Pie made with prime Yorkshire Steak marinated in the rich Elderberry wine and cooked until tender. Andrew said “its one of those classic combinations of flavours that always tickle the taste buds”
Both Andrew Jones Pies ‘n' Pasties and Splash Winery will be at the Festival to showcase their products. On Andrew's stall there will be a number of new products being showcased including a Pork and black pudding pie, Pork and Rhubarb Pie and a Lamb and Mint Pie. The Pies will be available to try and buy from Andrew's Marquee, then afterwards at shops supplied by Andrew Jones Pies.
There are exciting times ahead for Andrew. Andrew Jones Pies are to be featured on the UKTV Foods Market Kitchen on Friday 20July at 8pm with Tom Parker-Bowles and Matthew Fort (guardian food critic). The program looks at all things that are good in food.
The festival which runs from Thursday 16 th – Sunday 19 th August in St George's Square also features a food court, cookery demonstration theatre, kids kitchen workshop and stallholders from the Kirklees twin town of Besancon. Information can also be found on the festival website at www.foodanddrinkfestival.co.uk. Admission to the festival is free and the opening hours have been extended to: Thursday to Saturday 10am to 8pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm.
For more information contact:Cathy Burger
Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership on 01484 487933 (top)
General
09.07.07
Launch of HTCPL's Business Plan
The Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership's Business Plan was launched at its first AGM which was held at the George Hotel on Thursday 28 th June 2007.
The Business Plan outlines the Partnership's vision, aims and objectives for 2007-2010 and provides a medium to secure and strengthen the economic vitality of Huddersfield in partnership with Kirklees Council and other organisations.
With a membership of over 170 businesses and organisations, it is considered to be one of the largest town centre partnership bodies within the north of England. The HTCPL manages the marketing, development and promotion of the town in partnership with town centre businesses, Kirklees Council, West Yorkshire Police and other agencies and voluntary organisations.
John Eastwood, current Chairman of the Partnership remarked ‘The Business Plan presents a clear picture of all the activities that the Partnership gets involved in and its future objectives. No one business can survive on its own and the economic well being of the town depends on all partners working together to help maintain economic performance'.
For more information call Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership on 01484 487933 or got to www.huddersfield-htcpl.co.uk.
For more information contact: Cathy Burger on 01484 487933 (top)
23.07.07
Networking Success!
The fifth Huddersfield Lunch Club took place on Friday 20th July with over 35 local businesses coming together to network in an informal atmosphere.
The Lunch Club which is a joint venture between the Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership and Chadwick Lawrence, is open to non-members of the HTCPL although members pay a reduced fee.
Julia Lilof from HTCPL and Emma Spragg from Chadwick Lawrence explain
“each lunch allows different members of the Partnership to showcase their businesses. At this meeting we had table decorations by BallyHoo Balloons, holiday information from Travelcare and a delicious lunch provided by The Oak Rooms”.
The quarterly Lunch Club runs from 12.30-2pm. Julia added “we wanted to provide an informal networking event that fits into a normal working day and that would allow people who find it difficult to attend our early morning Business Referral Club meetings an opportunity to network”.
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25.09.07
Town Criers Set to Make a Noise in the Town Centre
Town Criers from as far away as London are coming to Huddersfield to take part in the annual Town Criers Competition on Saturday 29th September.
15 Town Criers will gather at Queensgate Market from 10.15am and then parade through the town to the Open Market, stopping on the way to be blessed by Rev Catherine Ogle at The Parish Church.
The competition which is sponsored by Kirklees Markets takes place in two rounds at the Open Market at 11.00am and 2.15pm. A team of judges will award points based on the volume, clarity, and content of the cry as well as the Criers overall deportment.
Huddersfield Town Crier, Vic Watson said “as host Crier I am delighted that so many Town Criers are coming to Huddersfield this is the fifth town crier competition in Huddersfield and I hope that lots of people will come down and support us and join in with some of the fun and games!
Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership have provided the prizes which will be presented to the winning Town Criers by Cllr Sims at approximately 3.15pm.
For more information contact Vic on 01484 315494 (top)
Huddersfield in Bloom
09.07.07
Blooming Huddersfield
Judges from Huddersfield In Bloom have been inspecting the towns floral displays to find this years winner of the Civic Society, Huddersfield In Bloom trophy.
Members of the Huddersfield In Bloom committee award certificates to businesses in many different categories. Assistant Town Centre Manager and ‘In Bloom’ judge Julia Lilof said ‘as well as looking at the floral displays we are looking for well cared for premises’.
She added ‘The town is looking really nice this year, particularly with the addition of planters and hanging baskets in Market Place which were funded by Huddersfield South Area Committee’.
As well as the ‘In Bloom’ judging taking place, Kirklees Community Rangers have been inspecting the towns Tidy Traders. The annual competition, now in its 4th year aims to encourage businesses to look after their shop fronts. All businesses who take part are awarded either a gold, silver or bronze certificate with the overall winner receiving the Civic Society Rose Bowl.
All businesses involved will be invited to an award ceremony in September when the results will be announced.
Julia Lilof said ‘We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the businesses in the town for their continued support towards making our town look and feel so vibrant’. (top)
Plant Sales
21.05.07
A Treat for Local Gardeners.
Local gardeners are in for a treat when the first of the town's annual plant sales takes place on Saturday 9 th June.
The event, now in its seventh year is organised by Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership in conjunction with the National Trust Marsden Moor, and is an opportunity to purchase a wide variety of plants from growers and nurseries from all over the region and further a field.
The sale takes place on New Street and will run from 9am – 4pm. Town Centre Manager, Cathy Burger says ‘These events have proved to be very popular. Our stall holders bring in a wide range of plants including some very unusual varieties. Plants go very quickly, so our advice as always is to come early! Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership will be having a stall where visitors can find out about other events going on throughout the summer and have an opportunity to enter our prize draw for the chance to win £50 of vouchers to spend in Huddersfield town centre'.
The second Plant Sale is on 14 th July. For more information call Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership on 01484 487933 or got to www.huddersfield-htcpl.co.uk.
For more information contact: Julia Lilof on 01484 487933 (top)
07.07.07
Second Annual Plant Sale
Local gardeners are in for a treat when the town's second annual plant sales takes place on Saturday 14 th July.
The event, now in its seventh year is organised by Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership in conjunction with the National Trust Marsden Moor, and is an opportunity to purchase a wide variety of plants from growers and nurseries from all over the region and further a field.
The sale takes place on New Street and will run from 9am – 4pm. Town Centre Manager, Cathy Burger says ‘These events have proved to be very popular. There are over 20 stall holders who bring in a wide range of plants including some very unusual varieties. Plants go very quickly, so our advice as always is to come early! Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership will be having a stall where visitors can find out about other events going on throughout the summer'.
The Huddersfield Caribbean Carnival will also be in town on Saturday with entertainment in Market Square and St George's Square from 11.30am and at 1.00pm the Carnival procession leaves the Hudawi Centre and transforms our town centre streets.
For more information on the plant sale call Huddersfield Town Centre Partnership on 01484 487933 or got to www.huddersfield-htcpl.co.uk.
For more information contact: Julia Lilof on 01484 487933
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