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Index

July 03 Summer 2006 February 2009    
December 2003 Winter 2006 May 2009    
Winter 2004 Winter 2007 September 2009    
Summer 2005 October 2008 Christmas 2009    
Winter 2005 December 2008 February 2010    
    November 2010    
    December 2010    

 

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Editions

December 2010 Newsletter

The latest newsletter is now available to download here.
This editions gives a review of some of the issues and activities of the society over the last few months. Topics include:

 

  • Local Development Framework Core Strategy deserves your attention! by Christopher Marsden
  • Ever the bridesmaid? by Christopher Marsden
  • Pond life? by Christopher Marsden
  • Planning news by Frank O’Brien
  • The third annual obligatory seasonal quiz by Christopher Marsden
  • Buildings at risk in Huddersfield by Christopher Marsden

 

November 2010 Newsletter

 

  • 1,600 Homes Planned for Huddersfield’s Green Belt
  • Huddersfield’s Design Awards - get involved! by Richard Ward
  • Palace Theatre – Planning Rules OK?
  • Theft of Time by Christopher Marsden
  • Town wars - 1977 style by John Lockwood
  • Remembering the Palace
  • Planning News by Frank O’Brien
  • Notes and scenes from Civic Society Week 2010 in Huddersfield by Christopher Marsden
  • Another view – Huddersfield’s model market by Christopher Marsden

 

February 2010 Newsletter

 

  • Our Town; Our Ideas; Our Future
  • New light on local sundials by Christopher Marsden
  • Town boundary signs-1952 style by Christopher Marsden
  • Owning The Future – Tony Burton at the YHACS AGM, 30th January 2010 by William A. Kirby
  • Planning News by Frank O’Brien
  • The 2009 seasonal quiz: answers and winner
  • Another view – Kirklees Council’s planning alerts by Christopher Marsden

 

Christmas 2009 Newsletter

 

  • You've all done very well!*
    Huddersfield second in Civic Societies Week awardsCivic Societies Week awards
  • Time for a Sundial?
  • St George’s Square
  • Folly Hall Mill; a social history – the DVD
  • Planning News by Frank O’Brien
  • The case of two architects, a civic society and its blue plaque
  • Listed Buildings News
  • Another view – Pack Horse Yard, 1969 by Christopher Marsden

 

September 2009 Newsletter

 

  • We shouldn’t boast, but... by John Lockwood
  • Heritage Open Days 10-13 September 2009
  • Planning News by Frank O’Brien
  • Distinctiveness; a talk by Irena Bauman
  • Civic Societies Week Debates by William A. Kirby
  • Another view – the world’s biggest urinal? by Christopher Marsden

 

May 2009 Newsletter

 

  • The litter of shop fronts by Professor Cedric Cullingford
  • Huddersfield Civic Society Associate members; a position paper by Professor Cedric Cullingford
  • Neaversons by Christopher Marsden
  • Bradley is blooming by Richard Huddleston
  • St Luke’s Hospital, on the critical list by Michael Hill
  • Planning News by Frank O’Brien
  • Another view – New Street by Christopher Marsden.

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February 2009 Newsletter

 

  • Planning for the year by Professor Cedric Cullingford
  • Planning News by Frank O'Brien
  • Huddersfield’s remarkable arts junction by Christopher R Marsden
  • Le Corbusier in Huddersfield by Christopher R Marsden
  • The Heritage Protection Bill by Charles Tunbridge
  • Another view – Queensgate Revival by Christopher Marsden

 

December 2008 Newsletter

 

  • Issues of membership: a short position paper by Professor Cedric Cullingford
  • Planning news by Frank O'Brien
  • Huddersfield’s Belgravia? The Edgerton Conservation Area by Frank O'Brien
  • Progress on the Folly Hall Mill Social History DVD by Ian Ingram, Creative Director, Northern Legacy Community Interest Company
  • Saving the town’s independent retailers and local shops by Chas Ball, Secretary, Town First
  • The obligatory seasonal quiz? by Christopher Marsden
  • Another view – the NHS Kirklees relocation by Chas Ball

 

October 2008 Newsletter

 

  • Issues for the Civic Society by Professor Cedric Cullingford
  • Visit to Edgerton Cemetery by Professor Cedric Cullingford
  • Civic Societies Week in Huddersfield by Richard Ward
  • Lively debate on Vision for Huddersfield by William A Kirby
  • Huddersfield’s Own “Rumble in the Jungle” by Franck O'Brien
  • June Excursion to the Peak District National Park and Renishaw Hall by John Lockwood
  • Another view - Lido not Tesco? by Christopher Marsden

 

Winter 2007 Newsletter

 

  • Strategic Society Leader Conference by Dr Michael Hill (Chairman)
  • The Civic Society and the Town Centre Developments by Cedric Cullingford
  • The Workhouse at St Luke’s by Albert Booth
  • Lectures and Excursions by John Lockwood
  • A Novice’s Introduction to the Planning System by Frank O'Brien
  • The Vertical and Horizontal by Cedric Cullingford
  • The Harry Roebuck Memorial Homes by Albert Booth
  • Castle Hill Special School by Albert Booth

 

Winter 2006 Newsletter

 

  • Editorial by Michael Hill
  • YHACS Report Devember 2006 by Richard Ward
  • Planning by Michael Raynor
  • The curious history of the Queensgate Ceramics by Christopher R Marsden
  • Festival of Light by Cedric Cullingford
  • Excusions and Lectures

 

Summer 2006 Newsletter

 

  • Chairman by Michael Hill, Chairman, Huddersfield Civic Society
  • Huddersfield in Bloom by Mary Hirst
  • Civic Society Outings & Lecture Meetings by John Lockwood
  • New Publication “The Buildings of Huddersfield – Five Architectural Walks” by David Wyles
  • YHACS Report by Richard Ward
  • Blue Plaques Update by Albert Booth
  • Best & Worst Buildings – Update by Cedric Cullingford
  • Huddersfield Renaissance: major projects officer liaison group by Michael Hill
  • Local Architecture Heritage Group by Richard Fellows
  • Planning Report by Michael Rayner
  • "On being a good member"by Richard Ward

 

Winter 2005 Newsletter

 

  • Huddersfield in Bloom by Mary Hirst
  • Civic Society Outings & Lecture meetings by John Lockwood
  • YHACS Report by Richard Ward
  • Blue Plaques & Civic Awards update by Albert Booth
  • Heritage Open Weekend by Michael Green
  • Book Review - 'The Buildings of Huddersfield' by Cedric Cullingford
  • Best & Worst Buildings – request for nominations by Cedric Cullingford
  • Town Centre Working Group by John Lockwood
  • Local History Heritage Group by Michael Green
  • National Trust proposal (Banney Royd)by Jane V Carter
  • Planning Report by Michael Rayner
  • Publications update by Michael Hill
  • Personnel changes by Michael Green

 

Summer 2005 Newsletter

 

  • Forthcoming Visit to Wakefield
  • Blue Plaque Award by Derek Bennett
  • Excursion to Newcastle and Gateshead by Michael Green
  • ''Balloon'' Debate by John Lockwood
  • Yorkshire & Humber Association of Civic Societies (YHACS) Report by Richard Ward
  • Planning Report by Michael Rayner
  • Huddersfield in Bloom by Mary Hirst
  • Awards For All by Michael Barron
  • Peter Stead Sustainable Architecture Prize 2005 by Richard Ward
  • Heritage Open Weekend 2005 by Mike Green
  • General Updates by Peter Broadbent and Michael Hill

 

Winter 2004 Newsletter

 

  • 'Old Yards of Huddersfield' Booklet by Mike Green
  • Huddersfield in Bloom by Mary Hirst
  • Civic Society Outings & Lecture Meetings by George Keith
  • Yorkshire & Humber Association of Civic Societies (YHACS) Report by Richard Ward
  • Heritage Open Weekend by Mike Green
  • Awards for All Update by Michael Barron
  • Town Centre Working Group Report by John Lockwood
  • Huddersfield Civic Society Questionnaire - Results by John Lockwood
  • Planning Reports: Railway Warehouse, Queensgate Market, Castle Hill by Michael Rayner and David Hinchliffe

 

December 2003 Newsletter

 

  • Huddersfield in Bloom by Mary Hirst
  • Heritage Weekend by Michael Green
  • Awards for All by Michael Barron
  • Peter Stead Sustainable Architecture Prize by Richard Ward
  • Blue Plaque Programme by Derek Bennett & Albert Booth
  • Feasibility Study by Michael Green
  • HTCA Development Sub-Committee by Richard Ward
  • Visits and Lecture Meetings by John Lockwood & George Keith
  • Yorkshire and Humber Association of Civic Societies by Richard Ward
  • Planning by Michael Rayner

 

July 03 Newsletter

An online version of the July Newsletter is now available here.

 

  • Web Site by Michael Flaherty
  • Meetings Report by George Keith
  • Visits Report by John Lockwood
  • Planning Report by Michael Rayner
  • Trees by Peter Broadbent
  • Huddersfield In Bloom by Mary Hirst
  • Stop Press by Michael Green
  • Yorkshire and Humber Amenity Societies Association by Richard Ward
  • Heritage Open Days by Richard Huddleston
  • Architecture Prize by Richard Ward
  • Summer Walk by John Lockwood

 

 
 
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