In confidence with Inspector David Shaw: Make sure neighbours are not lonely...
Could you help the lonely, elderly or disabled neighbours in your area?Loneliness is a massive issue for people in later like in the UK. Half of all people aged 75 and over live alone, and 1 in 10...
View ArticleFun event for seven schools
Year four pupils from Todmorden schools took part in a multi-skills event at Todmorden Sports Centre last Thursday.Three schools competed in the morning and four in the afternoon.Events included...
View ArticleNo sleighbells in sight at True Faith!
Slade, Wizzard and other purveyors of Christmas musical fare will be off the menu at True Faith to be held next Saturday (December 20).“I think we’ll all have had enough of sleigh bells and forced...
View ArticlePicture of the week
See it snap it regular contributor Bo Melnyk zoomed in on this fungi on a fence post and shared it with us for this week’s picture of the week.If you are out and about in the Calder Valley don’t forget...
View ArticleDerelict sites are blighting progress
Congratulations to Todmorden Pride for instigating the improvements to the station approach in Todmorden and to Calderdale Council for implementing them.The new stone sets and granite edging have...
View ArticleIn confidence with Inspector David Shaw: Check ‘bogus caller’ before opening...
It is a sad fact of life that some criminals will impersonate others to carry out despicable crimes, praying on vulnerable people in the community.Unfortunately this type of crime does occur with bogus...
View ArticlePen us a cracker for ‘Shorts’ this Christmas
Hebden Bridge Arts Festival is challenging local playwrights to get writing over the festive season as they open submissions for next year’s Shorts series of new plays.Hebden Shorts have become a...
View ArticleIs it your postcard from Kidsfest?
At Kidsfest a postcard stall was run by Age UK where children could write Christmas post cards and post them. A postcard was left which said to “to Ely Happy Christmas from Katie” but no address....
View ArticleSeasonal craft session for kids
A seasonal crafts mixed media session aimed at the five to ten-year-olds is being held at Word of Mouth, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge, today, Thursday, December 18.It runs from 3.45pm to 5.15pm and costs...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who are celebrating their special day in the run up to Christmas Eve include the following.Thursday: James A. Lyon (4), 19 Ewood Hall Avenue, Mytholmroyd.Friday: Ava Grace Sheehan...
View ArticleGather round and I’ll tell you a story...
The Town Hall in Hebden Bridge celebrates Christmas with stories round the fire on Friday, December 19, from 4pm to 5pm. Storyteller Ursula Holden Gill will whisk you on whirlwind tour as she delights...
View ArticleChristmas wreath session
A workshop to make a Christmas wreath is being held on Saturday, December 20.It takes place at Vale Baptist Church, Burnley Road, Cornholme, from 1pm to 3pm. It costs £5 including all materials, mince...
View ArticleMemorial tree at firm’s new chapel
Funeral director Judith Brandwood was delighted to welcome more than 60 people to look around the new Todmorden Funeral Service premises at Halifax Road in Todmorden town centre at its recent open...
View ArticleUPDATE: Trains running normally following flooding near Todmorden
Trains between Manchester Victoria and Hebden Bridge are now running normally.There had been earlier delays of up to 15 minutes, due to flooding near Todmorden.A flood warning is currently in place for...
View ArticleCarol sing outside Lumbutts Chapel
Brace yourselves for a traditional Christmas Carol Sing out side Lumbutts Chapel next Sunday, December 21, at 4pm.Some word sheets and accompanying music will be provide but it is recommended that you...
View ArticleVIDEO: Flood warning remains after Calderdale downpour
One flood warning remains in place for Calderdale after Thursday’s (December 18) torrential downpour.The warning from the Environment Agency remains in place for the Nun Bank Wood area of Brighouse.The...
View ArticleLocality inspires seasonal scenes
Hebden Bridge artist Kate Lycett has brought out four seasonal scenes on cards to make you feel all warm and cosy at Christmas this year. Kate’s prints are available at the Heart Gallery and cards or...
View ArticleArtists get together to stock up and run special ‘emporium’
For the first time, renowned artists from Hebden Bridge are working together to make a Christmas Emporium in Hebden Bridge Town Hall.Starting yesterday, and continuing until Saturday, December 20 (10am...
View ArticleA gift and craft market
Local artists are getting ready to welcome Christmas in Hebden Bridge on Saturday and Sunday, December 20 and 21.They are getting together to host a Christmas gift and craft market at Holme Street Arts...
View ArticleMusic - minus any tinsel - playing...
Those wishing to escape tinsel-tastic things, musically and for a while at least, are reminded by DJ Mark Hodkinson that his True Faith session on Saturday, December 20, will be relatively Sants-free!...
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