Helping better preparation for flooding
Todmorden Flood Group marked its first annual meeting with a successful open event at Central Methodist Church, Todmorden, last Saturday.A meet-and-greet stall the Thursday prior had also proved...
View ArticleMeeting up at luncheon club
The Good Shepherd Luncheon Club which began in the early 1990s was the brainchild of Sister Una Casey who was attached to the Good Shepherd Church in Mytholmroyd when it first opened .Father John Gott...
View ArticlePolice advice to help protect area’s young people when they go online
West Yorkshire Police are urging parents and carers to check the security settings on smart phones, laptops and games consoles are enabled, to help protect youngsters when they go online.As part of the...
View ArticleTallulah’s Living Room show
One lucky fan of singer-songwriter Tallulah Rendall will received a personalised performance as her tour moves north.Tallulah Rendall, an Arts and Culture Woman Of The Future shortlist nominee,...
View ArticlePicture of the week
Stoodley Pike’s little brother?Not quite, but like the Pike the landmark on the other hillside, the Smeakin Hill memorial stood out in the cold snap earlier this month, as pictured by reader Jon...
View ArticleIncredible Edible Todmorden column: Partnerships that are helping us to grow
When the Temporary Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Dee Collins came to visit Todmorden we were absolutely delighted to meet her, the new police inspector for our region Rachel Bairstow and Sergeant...
View ArticleSondheim special at chamber concert
Coming up in Todmorden on February 28 (7.30pm) is the next Antony and Friends chamber concert at Central Methodist Church, Bramsche Square, Todmorden.It takes a different musical direction with the...
View ArticleSweet news for Sundaes as historic firm becomes sponsor - and will do the books
Local accountants Cresswells have signed a new deal to sponsor this year’s Street Sundae event during Hebden Bridge Arts Festival in July.The town’s chartered accountants are throwing their weight...
View Article‘We warned of survey flaws’
Calderdale Council’s Labour group warned last year that Government funding for two Calder Valley schools was in doubt, after “deeply flawed” surveys were published, it says.The party is said to have...
View Article‘Help us make plans for future’
Hebden Bridge Arts Festival is inviting anyone interested to come along to its annual open meeting next month.The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 11, from 6pm to 8pm at Hebden Bridge Town...
View ArticleTodmorden In Bloom: Golden crocus emerging as spring approaches
The daylight is lengthening well now!Todmorden in Bloom recognizes that our gardens need attention on fine days. In February, gardeners should make preparations, be patient, peruse catalogues and plan...
View ArticleGet your grouchy spin doctors’ diagnosis!
At our recent meeting it was inevitable that due to the forthcoming General Election our thoughts would turn to politics.We know that politics is the second oldest profession but is getting more and...
View ArticleHelping business get most out of big race
The Tour de Yorkshire is on its way to Calderdale on Sunday, May 3, and to help local businesses make the most of the occasion, some information sessions have been organised. Sessions will offer...
View ArticleBringing shelter to thousands
Hhe speaker at the February meeting of the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association Cragg Vale branch was Mr Robert Haigh, who spoke about the work of Shelter Box, first organised by a group of...
View ArticleCandidates at ‘Education QT’
An evening of political discussion featuring candidates from the major parties will take place at Calder High School in early March.Representatives from five political parties will appear at the Ted...
View ArticleSolicitor closes its Todmorden branch amid reorganisation
Solicitor Makin Dixon is closing its Todmorden office and relocating to the office the company has in Rochdale.Makin Dixon Solicitors Ltd this week announced organisational changes and relocation of...
View ArticleManchester man sought in connection with drugs investigation
Detectives from Titan, the North-west regional organised crime unit, are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a Manchester man who they want to speak to as part of an investigation into a drugs...
View ArticleFirefighters’ 49th strike passes with no major incidents
The latest 24-hour Fire Brigades Union firefighter strike came to an end without major incident across West Yorkshire. Contingency crews dealt with a range of incidents - none were life-threatening and...
View ArticleTalking Newspaper for Todmorden - February 2015 - edition 256
Welcome to the 256th edition of the Talking Newspaper For Todmorden.This edition contains news items up to and including February 5, 2015, as well as a range of features and other favourites such as...
View ArticleInternational signing excites Todmorden CC skipper
Todmorden CC skipper Andrew Sutcliffe has described this year’s professional, Pakistani Bilawal Bhatti, as “an exciting signing.”All-rounder has played in two Test matches, 10 one day internationals...
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