‘Thank you for all the help you gave to Danny’
The family of a man whose body was found in a derelict caravan above Heptonstall last month have thanked Calder Valley people for the help they gave him over the years.Danny Halkyard, who was 43, had...
View ArticleLet all enjoy your beautiful, great gardens
Todmorden In Bloom’s major project for 2015 is an Open Gardens Event to be held from Friday to Sunday, July 10 to 12, 2015.We hope to establish this Open Garden Event as a regular feature for future...
View ArticleShow them how pants we think eyesores are
If you think the state of eyesore sites ariound the town is pants, then you’re invited to bring yours along for sa Valentine’s Day protest.A campaign group called Todmorden Time For Change has begun a...
View ArticleWar On Want chief speaks on campaign
War on Want executive director John Hilary will be talking about the charity’s campaign against the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) at Hebden Bridge Trades Club, Holme...
View ArticleProperty of the week: A ‘must view’ home
On the market for offers in excess of £220,000 and in a highly sought after location, Stubbing Brink, Hebden Bridge, is an ideal family home.This stunning elevated semi-detached home is in a semi-rural...
View ArticlePut a smile on your face for Comic Relief
Red Nose Day is back and once again pupils and teachers from all over Yorkshire will be getting involved in the fun, taking the lead of a local high school.Thousands of schools across the region took...
View ArticleChance to speak to permaculture expert Stephen
A world renowned permaculture gardening expert could be coming to the Calder Valley, if there is enough interest in getting him here.Todmorden resident Kathleen Simpson says that Stephen Barstow,...
View ArticleHair and beauty with Stone Hair Art: Add style to colour of romance
Can you name the colour of romance?If you can, store it for a moment; keep it in mind. Now what is the colour of love? Keep that in mind as well for the time being.For some the colour of love is gold...
View ArticleTod mum one of first to use new service
A local mum was one of the the first to use the services of a new home birth team set up by the health authority.New mum Lola Wild was one of the first women to be helped by new Aveta Home Birth Team ,...
View ArticleWhy not be our valentine this weekend?
Feel like a pick me up?Valentine’s Day not top of your agenda? Or maybe it was great and you’d like to share about it.However, if you just want to share some time with others in a lovely, warm space,...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who are celebrating their special day this week include the following.Saturday: Accacia Llorenna Naylor (9), Field Head Way, Halifax.Monday: Natalie Neale (9), The Gables, Brier...
View ArticleThink local for special gifts - and you’ll be spoiled for choice
When it comes to shopping for St Valentine’s Day, markets in Calderdale offer a refreshing local alternative to high street chains. Whether it’s unique gifts, fresh flowers, special cards or quality...
View ArticleFancy a nibble? We’ve just the treat for you!
They say a way to a partner’s heart is through their stomach, and if you fancy a nibble this St Valentine’s Day, Todmorden Chippy at Stansfield Road, Todmorden, has just the tasty treat for you!Last...
View ArticleFlood group’s open day
A community flood group formed in the aftermath of the devastating Calder Valley floods of 2012 will hold its first annual meeting on Saturday (February 14) with an open event for other local...
View ArticleQ&A follows big film about a small town
The director of new film Open Bethlehem, Leila Sansour, will take part in a question and answer session after the film is screened at Hebden Bridge Picture House tonight, February 12 (7.45pm).Open...
View ArticleMP hits the roof in protest as Todmorden High misses out on rebuild cash
An MP took to the “rotting” roof of a high school to show his anger at the Government’s decision to snub a funding bid to fix its crumbling buildings. Calder Valley MP Craig Whittaker led campaigners...
View ArticleHunt on for motor bike thieves after burglary
Officers from Hebden Bridge are requesting help in locating three motor cycles stolen during a burglary in Heptonstall in Hebden Bridge.The offence occurred during darkness hours, overnight on the...
View ArticleA message from the heart
For Valentine’s Day with a difference, campaigners in Todmorden will be collecting signatures for petitions around town tomorrow, demanding Calderdale take action over eyesore sites in the town.Using...
View ArticleAuthor’s writing workshop
West Yorkshire based horror fiction author Janine-Langley Wood is hosting a free writing workshop at Todmorden Library, Rochdale Road, on Saturday, February 14.The event begins at 2pm and will last for...
View ArticleNews background - education funding chief visited Todmorden High, where...
In the run up to the Education Funding Agency’s decision on rebuild funding for Todmorden High School, student leaders at the school put their case as to how fellow students studies would benefit from...
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