SEPTEMBER TALK: Future of travel in Kirklees

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Greg Marsden
SPEAKER: Greg Marsden, Professor of Transport Governance, University of Leeds  
September 3, 2019, 7.30pm
Old Court Room, Huddersfield Town Hall

In this talk, Greg will ask what sort of future transport system Kirklees wants to create. The talk will explore data on how the reasons for travel have been changing, such as the decline in the high street and the changing nature of work.

It will look at the range of transport options which are being developed and implemented in different cities around the world and what might need to change if Kirklees is to play its part in cleaning up air quality and tackling the climate emergency.

​Greg will argue that muddling through with business as usual might help avoid some difficult choices, but it won’t make Kirklees a better place to live in.

OCTOBER TALK: Huddersfield Blueprint

Karl Battersby, speaker at an HCS event
Karl Battersby
SPEAKER: Karl Battersby
Strategic Director, Economy and Infrastructure, Kirklees Council
October 1, 2019, 7.30pm
Reception Room, Huddersfield Town Hall
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Our speaker will talk about a project in which he is intimately involved: The Huddersfield Blueprint, Kirklees Council's ten-year, £250m vision to create a thriving town centre. 

Its focus is on regenerating six areas: Station Gateway, St Peter’s, Kingsgate and King Street, New Street, the Civic Quarter and the new Cultural Heart.​ 

Karl is an excellent communicator so make a date in your diary now for this important event at which you will have a chance to ask questions and air your views.

NOVEMBER TALK: Legendary lensman

Photographer Helen Bray
Helen Bray
SPEAKER: Helen Bray, photographer
November 5, 2019, 7.30pm
Reception Room, Huddersfield Town Hall

​ Helen J Bray is an award-winning portrait photographer who runs a photographic studio in Holmfirth.

She will discuss and show pictures taken in and around Holmfith between 1917 and 1950 by her grandfather, Harry Bray, the Examiner’s first photographer. 

DECEMBER: Christmas social

VENUE: The Head of Steam, St George's Square
December 10, 2019, 7.30pm

Last year's Christmas social proved so popular with members that we have again booked the back room of this lively town centre real-ale pub. Expect genial company, lively chat and a short quiz about Huddersfield.