The story and work of the British Legion
At the latest meeting of the Hebden Royd Probus Club Mr Darren Widdup, of Todmorden, spoke of the British Legion.He told of the founding principles of the Legion being the welfare of all service people...
View ArticleJust one audition night
Todmorden Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is making a slight change to the casting arrangements for Wuthering Heights to make things easier for those seeking to audition The readthrough will take...
View ArticleValley feel to ‘Christmas’
After ‘Happy Birthday’, ‘White Christmas’ is the most popular and most performed song in the world.The Irving Berlin ditty inspired a film of that name and in recent years that film became a stage...
View ArticleProperty of the week: Home has superb rural views
Set within some fantastic, semi-rural countryside surroundings with some far-reaching views, Sandy Gate also has a touch of history.Reputably built and lived in by Joseph Greenwood, one of the original...
View ArticleSmall grants available to groups in Calder Ward
Calderdale Council has made a total of £ 5,000 available for each ward to be spent by March 2015. The scheme is being trialled first within the upper valley by the Calder Ward Forum.The fund must be...
View ArticleIncredible Edible column: We’re talked about across the world
Todmorden is talked about by 700 incredible edible groups in 25 countries across the globe.This month Mary Clear spoke at a two day conference in France sharing a platform with groups from Palestine,...
View ArticlePolice column with Ispector David Shaw: Tips to help drivers when winter strikes
Since my last column the weather has changed and it is clear that winter is upon us.As we go into the winter months I want to take this opportunity to remind you to prepare your vehicle for the...
View ArticleWillow woven skein of geese take flight
Goosey goosey gander, where shall I wander?Well, following some work by young Calderdale Council volunteers with Todmorden-based Creative With Nature artist Joevanka Gregory, you can see this life-size...
View ArticleRemembrance alone not enough
William Birch, chairman of Todmorden Royal British Legion thanks those who attended its park service on Remembrance Sunday whilst I, in Connemara on holiday with friends retired from Todmorden, joined...
View ArticleClimate change campaigners need to keep an open mind
I recently attended the open meeting organised by Joe Mobbs concerning his proposal of putting on a climate themed festival in Todmorden (Todmorden News, October 30).I was disappointed, due to work...
View ArticleTop food, stalls, Santa and more at St Mary’s
St Mary’s Church, Todmorden, is planning its Christmas Fayre for Saturday, November 29, running from 11am to 3pm.A spokeswoman said: “There will be all the usual enticements, tombola stalls, home made...
View ArticleWinter shows open at two valley galleries
Two major winter exhibitions of art are going on show in the Calder Valley.Water Street gallery, Todmorden’s, Winter Exhibitions marks a distinctive turning point in Water Street Gallery, in the...
View ArticlePicture of the week
Reader Naomi Caunce, of Lydgate, Todmorden, snapped this picture during a walk through Crows Nest Woods. She said: “Love this photo , especially the winter sun struggling to get through the trees.And...
View Article‘Subsidies to low-pay employers and greedy landlords’ hasn’t same ring to it
I have just received from HMRC an Annual Tax Summary for last year, showing in full colour (not cheap) how much tax I paid and a pie chart of what it was spent on.Not surprisingly the largest amount is...
View ArticleWe beg to differ
Barry Greenwood says (‘Main waterways must be dredged’, November 13) “I have researched the benefits and disadvantages of dredging and maintaining the rivers, streams, dams etc in order to obtain a...
View ArticleHundreds enjoy bonfire in church’s busy schedule
This year members of Walsden St Peter’s Church held a bonfire for the 16th time, with hundreds enjoying the spectacle.It was the first event in a social programme which will keep church members and...
View ArticleIt’s small, but it’s perfectly formed...
If there’s one thing poet Winston Plowes can say about his latest work, it’s that he will have you in the palm of his hand.Winston’s book Extras, whose subkject matter has a filmic quality, is...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members celebrating their special day this week include the following.Saturday: Isabell Daisy Shaw (9), 29 Summerfield Road, Todmorden.Monday: Aaron Ryan Wright (3), 6 Victoria Road,...
View ArticleStars for a special service to remember loved ones
Local funeral directors, Valley Funeral Service and Robertshaw Greenwood, are helping families this Christmas by inviting them to pay tribute to their loved ones with special memorial Christmas...
View ArticleHalifax savers to have their bank accounts switched
Millions of savers with Lloyds Bank and its sister brands Halifax and Bank of Scotland are to receive letters telling them they are being moved on to a deal paying a worse or a better rate of...
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