Tim and Barbara notch wins in record times
Calder Valley’s Tim Black and Barbara Lonsdale set new record times in winning at the Crow Hill Reverse Fell Race in Mytholmroyd.Joe Washington made it a 1-2 for Calder in the men’s race while Nick...
View ArticlePlans for more flood defence work
The Environment Agency has applied for planning permission for more flood defences in Todmorden. Plans have been submitted to raise the river channel wall on Knowlwood Road, Shade, and replace the hand...
View ArticlePlenty to do at summer school
Youngsters have been enjoying a wide range of activities at Todmorden High’s summer school.Rock climbing, ten-pin bowling and laserquest were on the timetable for the teenagers at the fortnight’s...
View ArticleTales of life on Royal yacht
Probus club members heard tales of life on board a Rayal yacht at their latest meeting.“Service on the Royal Yacht Britannia” was the title of the talk and slideshow given by Mr David McDonald at the...
View ArticlePlans to make alterations
Plans have been submitted to Calderdale Council for a proposed extension and alterations at 3 Fir Wood Close, Walsden.The application has been made by Mr Chris Rowbottom.
View ArticleFind more out about our water
Community groups across West Yorkshire are being encouraged to find out more about their water through a talk from one of Yorkshire Water’s Speakers Panel.To request a speaker they can fill in a simple...
View ArticleProperty of the week: Delightful barn in idyllic setting
Some properties are too big and lacking in atmosphere to feel cosy, while others with character can appear cramped and dated.Not so with this week’s stunning featured property, where owners with a...
View ArticleChildren’s book now free to all
The incredible Edible Story our children’s book is now available on the Incredible Edible Todmorden website www.incredible-edible-todmorden.co.uk to read or download and keep.This is by kind permission...
View ArticleAqua garden ready set to open for new school term
It’s been a long time since we got the Big Lottery grant, but after much hard graft and loads of team work, we’re now very close to opening the new Aqua Garden behind Todmorden High School.Green Future...
View ArticleVillage’s BATS keep busy at base with lots of exciting activities
If you are around Lumbutts village on some days, it’s highly likely you might see some bats...That is, the Babies and Toddlers Group (BATS), which meet at Lumbutts church each Tuesday and use it as a...
View ArticleTodmorden In Bloom: We have some big ideas for our small spaces
It’s possible to create an attractive feature in the tiniest of plots by choosing the right plants and by making the most of every available surface, whether you’ve got a back yard, a balcony or your...
View ArticleThe Old Grumpies: Say what you like, and a proverb’ll back you up...
At our recent meeting we started with the usual comments and grumbles about the weather (too hot) people cycling on pavements (still an offence and still no police action) traffic lights on the...
View ArticleThe fruits of our labour celebration
We will be hosting “The fruits of our labour”, our harvest celebration on September 22, from 1pm to 3pm. This year we are breaking with tradition and not holding IETs harvest festival at the Unitarian...
View ArticleGarage fire shuts main railway line
Rail travellers had to continue their homeward journey by road on Tuesday evening after a garage blaze at Littleborough.Network Rail closed the line and train operator Northern Rail took passengers...
View ArticleTodmorden High School A-level students head for university places
Todmorden High School students are preparing to head off to study a wide range of courses at universities around the country.Carmen Ward-Vilotta, who achieved two A* grades and a distinction star, is...
View ArticleGet an Eiffel of Smurf adventures in Paris
Pop singer Katy Perry takes on a new dimension as she voices the character Smurfette in the new movie starring the loveable blue brigade.‘The Smurfs 2’ (U) opens tomorrow at Hebden Bridge Picture House...
View ArticleCometh Keith, of all people...
Cometh the hour, cometh the man.Perhaps few would have expected it to be Keith Treacy, but along with Scott Arfield Burnley’s game changed against Yeovil when Sean Dyche made what turned out to be two...
View ArticleNathan celebrates his magnificent seven A-levels
A student is preparing to start a degree course at Oxford University after achieving a magnificent seven top grades in his A-level exams. Nathan Mattock, who studied at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar...
View ArticleMisses prove costly for Borough
Todmorden Borough will be hoping they have their shooting boots on away to mid-table rivals CMB in Division Two of the West Lancashire League on Saturday.Borough came unstuck by 3-1 at home to Croston...
View ArticleDawson returns for Walsden
Walsden have retained their eight-point lead at the top of the Central Lancashire League’s Premiership going into a second succession double-header.Wicketkeeper/batsman Matt Dawson returns to give a...
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