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Station building – latest 30 July
The Station Building, Mytholmroyd
Well, we have only been waiting and hoping for seven years or more!.
We have got used to one step forward and two backwards – that is to be expected with such a large project we have undertaken – to convert the disused station building into a Community Hub.
Run by the community – for the community.
So far, ten volunteers have agreed to be Trustees of the charity which will be responsible for the project – our application is with the Charity Commissioner with the prime Objective being the renovation and preservation of the Station Building.
The Trustees-in-waiting have appointed consultants Rose Regeneration to undertake a Feasibility on the building project – www.roseregeneration.co.uk
We shall be trying to include a meaningful community consultation – which we hope will involve YOU which could be by email, postal or personal meetings.
Our aims/visions is for the provision of a COMMUNITY HUB for MYTHOLMROYD; its sustainability and usage for the future generations.
Our original vision was facilities for start-up units for small business, artists’ studio space, hot-desk facilities as well as ground-floor community room.
Northern Rail may wish to use the second floor for staff accommodation.
We are awaiting Network Rail to sign their Order for Stage 1 to start this October
The building charity will be taking the premises on a full repair and insurance lease – so it will have to be viable without being dependent on annual Grants and Subsidies.
Facilities for suitable trading units that do not conflict with any existing business in the vicinity are possible.
Public consultation meetings are planned– where viable proposals will be outlined for local community to consider their participation.
Mytholmroyd station project has received considerable assistance from Network and Northern Rail management together with Hebden Royd Town and Calderdale Councils and the Architectural Heritage Fund.
From Bug hotels to Clogs
There is a bit of a change here in Mytholmroyd – we’ve had rain, but also some sun. The resulting overblown, wild appearance of our embankments is causing concern here abouts. We are definitely not a ‘parks and garden’ environment, but even I have to concede that something must be done! The recently installed ‘bug hotels’ are being hidden from view by rampaging we..ds, I mean wild flowers! Therefore the tidy brigade will be in sight very soon!
Last week we enjoyed a visit from our young artists of the local Academy – Burnley Road; the ‘unveiling ceremony’ of the youngsters’ art was done by the Mayor of Hebden Royd Cllr Pat Fraser whose elegant poise was not disturbed by the arrival of a Shield Insect on the back of her neck – the scholars to the rescue as they gently removed the bug – obviously a visitor to our 4*Pollinators hotel exploring the available treasures of ‘Royd! A fitting finale enjoyed by everyone, including our Mayor – I think… but it was definitely a happy event. Thank you every one!
Sunday 2 April
Please be aware – the rail engineers are at work this weekend and there will be rail replacement bus services in operation – please see the following special timetable.
The buses leave from the Dusty Miller bus stops – suggest you get there EARLY as their timetables are generous allowing for the usual A646 Burnley Road temporary traffic lights!!!!
Engineering on the Railway
Please be aware that nightime engineering work is starting on the Calder Valley line
See below for details
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