by epikmin | Jan 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Are you enthusiastic about taking action for the environment? Do you want to make a difference in Kirklees? EPIKS is a not-for-profit organisation that works in partnership with community groups, statutory bodies and businesses to improve biodiversity, access to...
by epikmin | Aug 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Nestled just upstream of the 18th century Colne Bridge and the dramatic railway viaduct that now carries the Calder Valley Greenway, is Colne Bridge Riverside Nature Area. Thanks to support from Yorkshire Water and over 200 hours of volunteer effort, pathways have...
by epikmin | Jun 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
EPIKS is creating an online hub to give people advice and inspiration to travel on foot, by bike, scooter, wheelchair or buggy in Kirklees. The ‘virtual’ hub will be a one-stop-shop for people of all ages and abilities named ‘Walk, Wheel, Ride Kirklees’. The Walk...
by epikmin | Mar 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
EPIKS are taking action for wildlife along the River Colne in Huddersfield. Viewers of David Attenborough’s latest series of Wild Isles will be both encouraged and dismayed to see that, while the UK has some of the richest and most diverse habitats on earth, over...
by epikmin | Mar 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
There are nearly 800 circular economy community initiatives, from repair cafes and food banks to libraries of stuff and furniture stores in the Yorkshire & Humber region. Paul Jensen from Leeds University opened a recent EPIKS conference illustrating how...
by epikmin | Dec 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
EPIKS (Environment Projects in Kirklees) is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated comms specialist to help inform and encourage active travel in Kirklees. The role will be to establish an online ‘cycling hub’ and to research, compile, edit and post dynamic information on...
