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wonderful history. I am pleased, too, to have engaged people in thinking about its future.

“Fixby Hall has the potential to be a great community asset, not only for the continuance of the superb golfing tradition and history associated with it, but also to look at the ways that access to its facilities can bring about wider community participation and a lasting legacy for the next 125 years.”

The model and winning designs went on show when golf club president Charles Webb presented the prizes. Actress and storyteller Ursula Holden-Gill also gave a performance as Fixby Hall’s ‘ancestor’ and heiress Clara Thornhill.

Trina Skjoldan Nielsen, who led the outreach project, said: “The students at all ages have been enthusiastic and excited about the past and the future of Fixby Hall. We will continue to develop new ideas and designs working with the golf club and other stakeholders over the coming months and years.”

Guests at the awards included Kirklees councillors Amanda Pinnock and Jean Calvert; Jackie Ward, of Rastrick High School; Catherine Jubbs, head of Lindley Junior School; and Alex Griffin, of the university.

Fixby Hall was built over several centuries and modernised in 18th century in the Georgian style. The hall has been leased to Huddersfield Golf Club since 1891. BREXIT, elder care and pensioner benefits were discussed at the last meeting of the Huddersfield Over Fifties Forum (HOFF).

Carol Sayer, one of five delegates from Huddersfield at the National Pensioners Convention (NPC) gave an update to members.

After the report a moving and informative talk was given by Bob Mortimer, a tireless champion for the Royal British Legion.

The next meeting of the Over Fifties Forum is on Thursday, July 20, at 1pm in the Old Court Room at Huddersfield Town Hall.

Admission is £2 and includes a raffle and refreshments.

The speaker is Paul Russell, Chairman of Yorkshire and Humberside National Pensioners Convention.

Jean Lorriman, press officer for HOFF, said “All over fifties are welcome, especially new members.”