‘Change the chain’ call
Safety campaigners have received reports of accidents to pedestrians who have tripped over the low height chain in front of the White Hart, Todmorden.Secretary of Todmorden Accident Prevention Council,...
View ArticleGroup’s thanks for wool donations
Members of the Chatty Crochet group have been busy making garments and blankets for charities. They thanked all those who donated wool, especially Doreen Thresher, of Todmorden, who gave 700 granny...
View ArticleThanks to all who gave their support
On a glorious Easter Saturday, Todmorden In Bloom members set up stall on Todmorden Market, to raise awareness and funds for their group.The “Bloomers” offered a cheery smile, information and flower...
View ArticleBad weather stops planting on farm
FREEZING temperatures and snow in March have held up planting progress at Linby’s Brooke Farm.The Nottinghamshire County Council owned centre provides training opportunities and work experience for...
View ArticleVintage, collectables and cakes
A CAFE owner, antique dealer and former model have joined forces in a business collaboration in Hucknall.Rusty’s Coffee and Collectables on Titchfield Terrace, just off the High Street, is not your...
View ArticleSky lanterns danger warning
HUCKNALL people wanting to celebrate a special occasion by marking the event with sky lanterns are being advised to think again.A Nottinghamshire rural body is calling for tighter controls over the use...
View ArticleCelebrating their special day this week
Birthday club members celebrating their special day this week include the following.Thursday: Kayden-Mae Whippey (11), 6 Maitland Street, Walsden.Friday: Eva Berry (4), Hall Bank Lane, Mytholomroyd;...
View ArticleSide effects create big trouble for all star cast
An all star cast features in the gripping psychological thriller Side Effects at Hebden Bridge Picture House this week. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the story revolves around Emily, who faces...
View ArticleOne home back into three is plan
Mr John Pendlebury has applied to Calderdale Council for planning permission to sub-divide an exisiting dwelling house at 154 Hollins Road, Walsden, into three.The building was previously three homes,...
View ArticleSeedy Saturday is sow good
Have you got more seeds than you can use in your garden or allotment this year? Would you like a greater variety of seeds and plants without spending any money? If so, ‘Seedy Saturday’ is for you.The...
View ArticleChance to explore Incredible Farm
Visitors to the Incredible Farm in Walsden on Friday, April 12, will be able to have a tour of the site during an open day. The team at Incredible Farm - the social enterprise that sprang from the...
View ArticlePolice say: ‘protect your sheds’
A POLICE helicopter flew into action to assist officers on the ground in Hucknall leading to two arrests following a number of shed and garage break-ins.Police are now warning residents to be on their...
View ArticleBeer Festival in Hucknall in aid of Mining Memorial Fund
THERE’S a real treat in store for beer lovers this weekend in Hucknall.A mini beer festival will open at Hucknall’s Green Dragon pub from Friday lunchtime welcoming customers to try something...
View ArticleTrio of poets to launch new season at chapel
Wainsgate Chapel’s 2013 season of music and spoken word performances will begin this weekend.Following the successful debut of the “Poetry at Wainsgate” event last year, the new season begins on...
View ArticleJoin us on a fashion journey into wonderland
If you fancy journeying into wonderland on Friday night, then there are still some tickets available to take you there...Alice In Wonderland is the theme for the spring Upper Calder Charities Assist...
View ArticleDance taster to start PAW events
Local people will be marking Parkinson’s Awareness Week (PAW) with a unique celebration of dance, movement and live music.The Halifax and District Branch of Parkinson’s UK is inviting anyone affected...
View ArticleTrio join forces for unique Hucknall ‘business’
A CAFE owner, antique dealer and former model have joined forces in a business collaboration in Hucknall.Rusty’s Coffee and Collectables on Titchfield Terrace, just off the High Street, is not your...
View ArticleLabour win Todmorden Town Council by-election
Labour is celebrating victory after it held its seat on Todmorden Town Council in the Cornholme ward by-election on Thursday. David Tattersall, the Labour candidate, topped the polls with 207 votes and...
View Articleborough’s final frustration
Todmorden Borough were beaten but far from disgraced in Tuesday’s West Lancashire League Challenge Cup final.John Gilford’s underdogs went down 2-1 to Bolton County at Charnock Richard FC.“We did more...
View ArticleGrease is the word as Calder Valley actors prepare for auditions
Music, dancing and pony-tailed high school girls will be in abundance later this year as Calder Valley Youth Theatre prepares to stage the hit show Grease.The first cast “get together”will be on...
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