Autumn show set to be a winner in Holme

LAUNCHING this September at Brockholes Village Hall is Huddersfield’s first Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school.

It will be run by world class athlete, black belt and British champion, European medallist and international champion Jamie Paxman who trains under world champion Victor Estima.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the Brazilian version of the Japanese wrestling art.

While learning new skills pupils can learn aspects of self-defence, develop their fitness and lead a more active lifestyle.

Programs and classes at Gracie Barra Huddersfield are for ages seven and upwards, from children and complete beginners to seasoned athletes.

Jaime said: “The training structure developed with input from Gracie Barra instructors globally is built to provide a safe, friendly, challenging learning environment for all ages and genders.

“So why not come and experience this new and exciting endeavour?”

Follow Gracie Barra Huddersfield on Facebook and Instagram for updates and information. THE third Holme Autumn Show will be held this month.

The celebration of local produce and arts will be held on Saturday, September 23, at HolmbridgeParish Hall from 2pm to 5pm.

Refreshments will be available and there will be stalls and a free draw, competitions and games.

Entries are invited from theHolmfirth area (not restricted to Holme) in the following classes: Vegetables and eggs, arts and crafts, ‘Holme’ baking, jams and preserves, textiles, floral arrangements, children’s classes.

All are welcome and proceeds will go to the Holme Village Residents’ Association.

The first show was held at Lane Farm barn, but the venue was too small for subsequent events and was held at Holmbridge Parish Hall on the second occasion and will be held there again this year.

Sarah Nobles, Residents’ Association treasurer, said: “This is a fund- raising event for the Holme Village Residents’ Association.

“We first got together in 2014 when Kirklees Council contacted us about the Tour De France.

“They told us that the route was coming through the village and that it would be massive.

“They weren’t organising anything so we realised we would have to get together to look after our little village.

“We ended up with about 100,000 people at Holme Moss.’’ Since then the group has gone from strength to strength. They have received charitable status and have taken on responsibility for the toilets in Holme, and now aim to refurbish the old Liberal Club building on Meal Hill Road and turn it into a community centre.

For a programme and entry form please see our website: www.holmevillage.org.uk The ticket price is £1 per class. For more information contact Sarah Nobles on 01484 684230, 07889663254, s.a.nobles@btinternet.com