Walsden peak heading into key cup date with rampant Lion
Walsden C & FC bid to book a place in the semi-finals of the Rochdale Online Alliance’s Chairman’s Cup on Saturday.The take on fellow title contenders White Lion at Kingsway in their final group...
View ArticleSaturday showdown for top fell runners at Central Vale
The cream of the country’s fell runners will be at Centre Vale Park on Saturday.The Todmorden venue is staging an English championship race which takes place from Centre Vale Park this Saturday.The...
View ArticleBailiff threat over her flood era tax bill
A victim of the flooding which hit Todmorden three years ago is battling to sort out a tax bill dating to then from which she has now been threatened with action by bailiffs.Kathleen Simpson of...
View ArticleAn impressive Impreza
THE popular all wheel drive Subaru Impreza has made a welcome return to the UK and the Scooby hatchback has what is arguably the smoothest automatic transmission in the sector making it such a user...
View ArticlePicture House hosts Brunt film premiere
Dominic Brunt has become one of Emmerdale’s best-loved characters as vet Paddy Kirk.But away from the hit ITV soap he’s also been honing his skills as a feature film producer director.Now film goers in...
View ArticleMarie Curie call for collection helpers
Marie Curie is calling out for volunteers to support the charity this March in Todmorden to be part of the Great Daffodil Appeal.During the month of March Marie Curie are looking for volunteers to give...
View ArticleCraig’s work in the frame at month-long showcase
Between March 9 and April 3, local photographer Craig Shaw will be holding an exhibition at Hebden Bridge Town Hall. .The focus mainly being on Hebden Bridge and it’s surrounding area, with the local...
View Article‘Knickers’ set us up for ridicule
I have to agree with M. Sutherland (letters, February 26) regarding hanging knickers outside the Ormerod centre, thank goodness they were only there for the day!Who knows what ridicule the town would...
View ArticleWhy we did it - and will do it again if need be
Judging by the recent letters it is clear the ‘Time for Change’ petition and ‘Pants to ASDA’ event have achieved at least one of their goals, that of getting people to discuss what should happen in our...
View ArticleJoe makes short work of opponent to notch a hat-trick
Todmorden’s Joe Baxendale made it three wins out of three when successful in the Combat Challenge event at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford.The 25-year-old, who was representing the Powerhouse Fight...
View ArticleAthletic warm to the task and big finish earns draw
Crossley Swifts U8s 2Todmorden Athletic U8s 2High above Halifax, on a wind and hail-swept pitch at Mixenden, Todmorden were soon a couple of goals down as they failed to cope with Crossley’s clever...
View ArticleAntiquarian Society: Times of temperance
Corinne MacDonald of Halifax Antiquarian Society presented ‘Temperance in the Upper Calder Valley’ last week. The temperance movement began in the 19th century and lasted for over 100 years, attempting...
View ArticleEar to the Ground with Steve Blacksmith: Time when amphibians start to breed
First of all is a reminder to watch out for the start of the amphibian breeding season.It might become evident when you see frogspawn floating in your local pond, or you might see the animals moving...
View ArticleNew justice and peace group in town
A group of people have formed a new Upper Valley Justice and Peace Group/CND group in Hebden Bridge.The new group hopes to drive peace and justice issues up the political agenda in the run up to the...
View ArticleDifficult topic tackled with hope and humour
Hebden Bridge is full of inventive and creative people and newly established theatre company ‘Made It Theatre’ are adding themselves to the mix.Their new play ‘Valedictory’ appears at the Hebden Bridge...
View ArticleHair and Beauty with Stone Hair Art: A passion for life - and their craft
The buds on my cherry tree will soon be blossoms; tiny petals of white and pink will fill the forecourt, a dramatic accent against a stone grey background of the winter just passed.By the next full...
View ArticleEar to the Ground with Steve Blacksmith: This Crags find was just peachy!
The Halifax Scientific Society monthly walk took place at Hardcastle Crags on Wednesday, February 25. We looked at many of the botanical hot-spots we have got to know over the years, and have read...
View ArticleBrooks signs new Yorkshire deal
Seam bowler Jack Brooks has signed a new contract with Yorkshire CCC which will keep him at Headingley until at least December 2017.The 30-year-old, who recently returned from the England Lions tour of...
View ArticlePicture of the week
It was a packed house at the Golden Lion, Fielden Square, Todmorden, recently, as photographer Dave Croft’s picture shows - inside and out!The pub, re-opened by Gig of the Three Wise Monkeys, Water...
View ArticleBanding together for Brass & Song special
Hebden Bridge Light Opera Society members are keeping very busy with last-minute rehearsals for their annual spring show, which this year is to be “Brass & Song!” presented in close collaboration...
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