They did the miles and raised £2,500
THEIR boots did the walking, and having clocked up the miles money raised by Todmorden Boundary Walkers has been given to a good cause.Around 300 walkers, some completing the 22-mile full walk and...
View ArticleTodmorden High School column: What young people really think on drink
Over the last few years we have seen more and more people turn to binge drinking, especially teenagers.This report is an insight into what the teenagers think about binge drinking – do they find it...
View ArticleTodmorden High School column: iTod will encourage
BUDDING young journalists have set up their own online school newspaper called iTod.With the help of teacher Stella Georghiou, a team of students write articles about what’s happening at Todmorden High...
View ArticleFolk tale that’s behind the name of our famous stones
THE moors of Todmorden are littered with boulders.The rocks are very popular with climbers and walkers. Bridestones is a cluster of rocks that is one of the most well-liked in Todmorden. Bridestones...
View ArticleHair and Beauty with Imogen Thorpe: Messy buns and pulled-apart plates
If you take a good look in your monthly fashion magazines, gossip magazines and even the beauties on our television screens, you’ll see how hair has got some what simpler.Scruffy is the way forward...
View ArticleHealth and Beauty by Imogen Thorpe: Communication key to ensure day is perfect
Come rain or shine this summer you’ll want to look your best for that special occasion lined up.Whether it be a wedding or your prom, your hair becomes a priority in your mission to look jaw dropping!...
View ArticleThe end of an era as dancers clear the floor
DANCERS have left the floor after a long-running upper Calder Valley tradition has come to an end. For more than 20 years, tea dances have been held at Todmorden Town Hall on Monday afternoons. But due...
View ArticleHuge line-up of stars for big summer event
GET ready for an action-packed day of family fun - and the chance to meet two film stars. Adrian Hall and Heather Ripley, who played Jeremy and Jemima in the classic film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, will...
View ArticleAwards for cadets at end of busy year
deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Kate Moreton-Deakin, presented annual awards and certificates to Calder Valley air cadets.Air cadets from 2447 (Calder Valley) Squadron celebrated a year of...
View ArticleDozen cooks earn food hygiene certificates
TWELVE Incredible Edible Todmorden volunteers have taken the opportunity to take food hygiene qualifications through the organisation and the council, and have gained their level 2 food safety...
View ArticleTake extra care to prevent fires
FIREFIGHTERS are urging people to be extra careful when out in the countryside in order to prevent wildfires. Station Commander Robin Ward, West Yorkshire’s wildfire officer, said: “Moorland fires are...
View ArticleSit comfortably for Toddy Tales
A CHARITY shop is inviting people to come along for an afternoon of storytelling. The Overgate Hospice shop, on Halifax Road, Todmorden, will present Toddy Tales on Friday afternoon, June 15, from 4pm....
View ArticleRolling out the bunting as celebrations continue
THE celebrations continued as the upper Calder Valley held numerous events to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.Sixth neighbours on Brier Hey Close, Mytholmroyd, decorated their street with bunting for...
View ArticleFiona’s walking to honour her father
A TAXI driver from Heptonstall is set to step out of her cab and walk eight miles in memory of her late father.Fiona Windsor, whose father -Michael - died while suffering from lung cancer in 2012,...
View ArticleCharity night
TODMORDEN Lions have organised an evening of mediumship on June 22. The event, at Todmorden Social Club, will feature mediums Sandy Aspinall and Chris Greenwood. Tickets priced £5 are available from...
View ArticleFootballers kick off marathon
fOOTBALLERS will go deep into extra time on Saturday to raise money for charity. Steve Crowther, football co-ordinator at Todmorden Sports Centre, has organised a 24-hour football marathon in aid of...
View ArticleRoyal theme to U3A craft fair
THERE will be a Royal theme to a special event organised by an upper Calder Valley educational group. To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, U3A Todmorden will hold an arts and crafts exhibition at...
View ArticleHealth chiefs urge men to seek advice
HEALTH chiefs are encouraging men to take their health more seriously. During men’s health week, which runs until June 17, NHS Yorkshire and Humber is urging men in the region to seek medical advice on...
View ArticleTaking action to tackle dog fouling issue
ACTION has been taken to tackle dog fouling in Todmorden. Officers from the Upper Valley Neighbourhood Policing team joined forces with Calderdale Council community wardens, dog wardens and...
View ArticleShow still open to sheep entries
THE Young Farmers stock judging will be held on the day at this year’s Todmorden Agricultural Show.Entrants must have a valid YFC membership card and they can enter in the sheep tent on the day....
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