Todmorden High School column: Young climbers win silver
On Wednesday, March 25, six Todmorden High School students represented the school in their first ever competition at ‘Rock Over’ Climbing Wall in Manchester.Within the team the students all had a range...
View ArticleProperty of the week: Home close to the iconic Stoodley Pike
Situated in the foothills of Todmorden’s iconic Stoodley Pike, this three-bedroom detached bungalow at Harvelin Park is a lovely, comfortable home with some stunning views.Complete with driveway,...
View ArticleLittle Theatre has a spring in their step
Rehearsals are going well for the Little Theatre’s April comedy double bill written and directed by Alan Stockdill.It being Spring the cast has a fresh feeling to it with the society welcoming five...
View ArticleNight hike to the Pike for 20 Scouts and Explorers
In March the 8th/26th Calder Valley scouts had a night walk up to Stoodley Pike, Todmorden.More than 20 Scouts and Explorers, with leaders and three parents took part in the walk. The walk was intended...
View ArticleMore runs for Lees in Yorkshire romp
Halifax’s Alex Lees hit an unbeaten half-century as county champions Yorkshire stormed to a 10-wicket win over hosts Worcestershire in their seasonal opener this afternoon.The teams went into the third...
View ArticlePicture of the week
Take a bow, Heptonstall Players - and take a bow Claire Hildreth, who captured this lovely picture at the Heptonstall Pace Egg Play, one of the Calder Valley’s big Easter events.Keep sending us your...
View ArticleTodmorden High School: Trip of a lifetime for our ski-ing party
In March, 28 students from Todmorden High School departed on their journey to the ski resort Risoul in the southern French Alps.For most students, this was their first time on skis and they were all...
View ArticleUncovering some great art with a fine eye
David Gunning, proprietor of Todmorden Fine Art, in Water Street, has, over the last 30 years, established a national reputation for his ability to unearth unjustly neglected artists of outstanding...
View ArticleKate’s originals selling quickly
Calder Valley artist Kate Lycett’s new exhibition, Water and Light, now on at Heart Gallery, Hebden Bridge, has sold like hot cakes!The exhibition’s opening event was a huge success, selling out of...
View ArticleDual role for Yorkshire’s Gillespie
Jason Gillespie has been appointed the new coach of Big Bash League side Adelaide Strikers in a move that will see him combine the role with his duties at Yorkshire.The 39-year-old has been an...
View ArticleTop names and local talent all set to play
The Hebden Bridge Piano Festival returns to the Town Hall this weekend with an action-packed feast of wonderful music.Musicians headlining the weekend festival are Ashley Wass, Clare Hammond and Gordon...
View ArticleVideo: Cyclist David Millar gives his take on the Tour de Yorkshire route
British ex-pro cyclist David Millar has confirmed he will join 6000 other amateur riders for the first time since his retirement, to take part in the Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride on Sunday, May 3....
View ArticleVideo: Firefighters training during Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Week
Firefighters in Calderdale have been honing their water rescue skills to launch the national Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Week.Calderdale has one of the largest collections of reservoirs within...
View ArticleBeauty of the wild, and skills on show
It’s good news to see respected and loved shops given a new lease of life.The Creative with Nature Gallery is doing just that in the centre of Todmorden. At the Burnley Road premises which until last...
View ArticleTwo-day folk festival tickets will go on sale
The very first Todmorden Folk Festival opens tomorrow night with events at The Fielden Centre, Jack’s House and The Golden Lion, leaving the organising committee with the best of headaches.All the...
View ArticleMilnes targets a big finish to season at home to fellow strugglers
Manager Craig Milnes is hoping for another win or two when Todmorden Borough pack three games into the final eight days of their West Lancashire League season.Borough have had well-documented player...
View ArticleBhatti hammer blow for Todmorden CC
Todmorden have suffered an eve-of-season bombshell with the news that new professional Bilawal Bhatti won’t be arriving until the end of May.The fast bowling all-rounder has been selected for a...
View ArticleRebekah’s triple medal haul
Rebekah Tiler has won her first medals on the world stage, securing an impressive hat-trick of podium places in Lima, Peru.The 16-year-old, who lives in Denholme but trains at Mytholmroyd Community...
View ArticleSymington relishes marathon test and notches Hike victory
Calder Valley’s Ian Symington followed up his fourth place in last month’s Haworth Hobble with a magnificent win at the 37 mile Calderdale Hike. The longest and toughest of local fell races has been...
View ArticleWelsh switch is the key to Walsden’s big improvement
Walsden C & FC recovered from a very poor first half display to beat White Lion 4-2 in Rochdale Online Alliance’s President’s Cup.Manager Dan Howley described their performance in the first half on...
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