Jason McCartney MP » Marsden

It’s Christmas… well nearly

Jason's Staff — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:32:54 +0000

Jason had a busy festive weekend. Friday evening saw the big Christmas Lights switch on in Honley. Congratulations to Ian Gooch and the Holme Valley Business Association for doing the valley proud with the lights in Holmfirth and Honley.

Hundreds braved the squalls to walk round the Honley Christmas street market on Saturday morning with shelter just up the road in Trinity Church for their lovely Christmas Tree Festival.

Then it was Marsden’s turn for their lights switch on with entertainment from the Imbolc fire twirlers. The blue and white Christmas lights in Meltham looked as dazzling as ever on the drive home.

Jason spent an enjoyable Sunday afternoon at the 1940s themed Christmas at Taylors Food Store with a festive performance from Honley Male Voice Choir.

Filed under: Events, Holmfirth, Honley, Marsden, Meltham, Parliament, Photos

Soggy Saturday

Jason's Staff — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:50:19 +0000

Jason spent a soggy Saturday afternoon enjoying the entertainment at Waves Day Care Centre ahead of the Slaithwaite Christmas lights switch on.

Marsden folk group the Thieving Magpies (pictured) and the Slubbing Billys joined in the festive fun. Jason then spent a wonderful evening at the Diwali Dinner Dance at the Sikh Leisure Centre in Huddersfield.

Filed under: Events, Marsden, Photos, Slaithwaite

We Will Remember Them

Jason's Staff — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:31:08 +0000

Jason paid tribute to our service personnel past and present over the weekend. On Armistice Day Jason joined hundreds of veterans and local school children, pictured, at the cenotaph in Greenhead Park.

In his capacity as President of the Royal Air Force Association in Huddersfield, Jason joined RAF veterans and their families for a lunch at the George Hotel. Jason attended Remembrance Day services at Marsden and the Holme Valley Memorial Hospital.

Filed under: Armed Forces, Defence, Events, Marsden, Photos, RAF, Youth

Huddersfield Examiner Business Awards 2011

Jason's Staff — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:19:28 +0000

Enterprise and innovation were celebrated at the Huddersfield Examiner Business Awards at the Galpharm Stadium.

Jason was pleased to congratulate some of the local winners including Hinchliffe’s Farm Shop from Netherton, Eric’s Restaurant from Lindley, Hanson Music from Marsden and Young Businessman of the Year David Elliott of Wellhouse Leisure who also picked up the “Make It Huddersfield” award.

Huddersfield Town fan Jason was also proud to see Town Chairman Dean Hoyle pick up the Business Person of the Year.

Filed under: Awards, Businesses, Huddersfield Town, Lindley, Marsden

Sparth Reservoir Near Marsden

Jason's Staff — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:24:33 +0000

Jason joined local swimmers and officials from British Waterways to try and reach a compromise over swimming at Sparth Reservoir near Marsden.

British Waterways recently installed a new ‘No Swimming’ sign at the reservoir between Marsden and Slaithwaite and it has sparked anger from local residents who have used the reservoir for swimming for decades. Jason invited British Waterways to meet the local action group at Sparth. Now the two sides are trying to reach a compromise.

Filed under: Local Issues, Marsden, News, Photos, Slaithwaite

Volunteer Week Continues – National Trust and Kirkwood Hospice

Jason's Staff — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:57:13 +0000

Jason spent more time with positive people doing positive things. He had a great morning up at Pule Hill on beautiful Marsden Moor helping National Trust volunteers put up fences to keep the sheep off the A62.

He then spent a busy afternoon helping the wonderful volunteers at the Kirkwood Hospice shop in Holmfirth.

Filed under: Charity, Holmfirth, Marsden, Photos, Volunteering

Ancion Court in Marsden

Jason's Staff — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:25:15 +0000

Jason was delighted to meet the residents of Ancion Court, the lovely new Connect Housing Association development in Marsden.

The apartments for people over 55 include small allotment plots and they’re very energy efficient. Happy new resident Val is pictured with Jason.

Filed under: Housing, Marsden, Photos

Thornton Lodge Community Centre and Colne Valley Green Fair

Jason's Staff — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:40:14 +0000

Jason supported two great community events this morning. First up was the Colne Valley Green Fair at Marsden Mechanics. He then attended the official opening of the wonderful new Thornton Lodge Community Centre.

Filed under: Businesses, Events, Marsden, Photos, Thornton Lodge

Climate Change Campaigners in Marsden

Jason's Staff — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:09:20 +0000

Jason met with supporters of Kirklees Campaign Against Climate Change and Holmfirth Transition Town group outside Marsden Mechanics to discuss climate change, global poverty and the Energy Bill.

The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition organised lobbies across the country throughout April for their ‘Big Climate Reconnection’ month.

Filed under: Local Campaigns, Marsden, National Campaigns, Photos