Our background

The society was formed in 1972 to stimulate interest in the area of the Colne Valley (Huddersfield, UK), to protect its natural beauties and preserve its heritage.

As a civic and amenity society we keep a watch on new development proposals, intervening where appropriate to ensure that existing good buildings and environments are not mutilated and that improvements maintain the unique character of the valley.

If you have any news or concerns about any aspect of the Colne Valley, we urge you to contact us. We deal with issues such as planning, litter and rural transport amongst others. We can arrange various campaigns such as local clean-ups to clear areas of rubbish or overgrown footpaths.

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How to find us

Our meeting point

The Society holds most of its meetings in the Civic Hall, New Street, Slaithwaite. Click for a map of Slaithwaite

Meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Tuesday of most months of the year. Guest speakers on all kinds of subjects of local interest give talks, usually accompanied by videos or slides. Click to see our current programme

Other interesting information

The Colne Valley district is situated in the heart of the Pennines, 5 miles west of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

It derives its name from the River Colne which winds its way down the centre of the valley and flows through the picturesque villages of Marsden, Slaithwaite, Linthwaite and Golcar.

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