Residents in the Holme Valley will soon benefit from a new bus service, thanks to a joint initiative between Metro, service operator Stotts, Kirklees Council and local property developers Conroy Brook.

From Monday 28 July the new H8 and H9 service will connect Thongsbridge and Holmfirth with Holme Valley Court – the retirement complex from award-winning Brockholes-based builder Conroy Brook, as well as their other developments the White Rose House Nursing & Care Centre, and the Hollybank Trust building (currently under construction).

As all these developments of are situated in the grounds of the Holme Valley Memorial Hospital, the service will also provide easier access to the hospital and the Oaklands and Elmwood Health Centres.

Managing director Ivan Conroy said: “Providing a transport facility to the residents of Holme Valley Court was always a top priority for us, as it is an essential part of their lives, so we’re delighted that our substantial contribution will help to fund the service until at least the end of January 2009.”

The half hourly service will run in either direction between Thongsbridge and Holmfirth, taking in New Mill, Jackson Bridge and Scholes.

All residents of Holme Valley Court and White Rose House will receive a new timetable leaflet, and full details can also be found in the Bus Travel section of Metro’s web site at www.wymetro.com and from Bus Station Travel Centres and other outlets.

Added On: 22nd July 2008

 

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