Join our ‘world tour’
Friends of Overgate Tomdorden will take you round the world with a three film show to raise hospice funds.Tickets are £3 for the show - and coffee break - at the Masonic Hall, White Hart Fold,...
View ArticleHospice seeking extra volunteers
Overgate Hospice is appealing for volunteers in the upper Calder Valley.The hospice is looking for extra pairs of hands to help out at its charity shops in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge.For more...
View ArticleBunting needed to test record bid
Calling all crafters - bunting is urgently needed for a world record test attempt on Sunday. Bunting Cragg Vale needs 250 metres of bunting to hang along Cragg Road as preparations continue for the...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who are celebrating their special day this week include the following.Saturday: Jacob Michael Scawthorn (7), 11 Orchan Road, Todmorden.Tuesday: Mackenzie Jorge Ashworth (7),...
View ArticleSpinner Paul serves it up to Todmorden’s foes
Paul Senior had a tremendous weekend for Todmorden but his 11-wicket haul was only rewarded with one Lancashire League win from two games.The slow bowler registered his best figures for the club with...
View ArticleFind out how it feels to whizz along a zip slide!
If you have ever wanted to know what it feels like to whizz along a zip slide, you have your chance this weekend!Robinwood Activity Centre opens the doors of its Dobroyd Castle, Pexwood Road, Todmorden...
View ArticleOvergate film show cancelled
Friends of Overgate Todmorden’s planned film show due to take place at the Masonic Hall, White Hart Fold, Todmorden, next Wednesday (September 4) has had to be cancelled due to a bereavement suffered...
View ArticleFilm food for thought
The joint Calderdale World Development Movement/Incredible Edible Todmorden screening of the “Growing Change” film documentary about world food at the Unitarian Church, Honey Hole Road, Todmorden,...
View ArticleEarnshaw dismissal is costly as Borough have to settle for a point
Todmorden Borough host leaders Furness Cavaliers on Saturday after a 2-2 draw away to CMB in Division Two of the West Lancashire League in their latest outing.John Gilford’s side were looking good for...
View ArticleLocal rivals could meet in final showdown
Local supporters will be hoping for a Todmorden versus Walsden final at Tod’s T20 Cricket Festival at Centre Vale on Saturday.But that will only happen if the pair win their semi-finals with hosts Tod...
View ArticleParky puts things into perspective
What a strange week it has been, none more so than the moments involving Tom Heaton’s sending off at Brighton.The Sussex side were leading but Clarets were still in with a shout when Heaton went, for...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who are celebrating their special day this week include the following.Saturday: Jacob Michael Scawthorn (7), 11 Orchan Road, Todmorden.Tuesday: Mackenzie Jorge Ashworth (7),...
View ArticleJanet’s still aiming for aerial shots
Sunny weather conditions this summer have led to haze, meaning Todmorden photographer Janet Wright has still to embark on her helicopter aerial sortie over the area.In late spring Janet, of Todmorden...
View ArticleHarriers at Loveclough
Todmorden Harriers runners Marcel Ellison and Clare Harris took part in last Wednesday’s Golf Ball Fell Race from Loveclough.Ellison completed the five mile course in 43:42 for 22nd place while Harris...
View ArticleHead to the Crags for fungi foray
Hardcastle Crags is holding a fungi foray on Sunday, September 1. To book a place, email hardcastlecrags@nationaltrust.org.uk.There will be a similar event on September 22.
View ArticleNew hours at Customer First
Customer First centres in the upper Calder Valley will change their opening hours from Monday, September 2. The Todmorden centre will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am until 4.30pm. The...
View ArticleHat’s the way to do it at children’s tea party
Children brought a popular story to life when Todmorden Library hosted a Mad Hatters’ Tea Party. Youngsters made hats decorated with flowers, feathers, and playing cards. Shelley Bullas, of Calderdale...
View ArticleJail warning in cannabis case
A Todmorden man has been warned that he could be jailed after he was caught growing cannabis.David Gatt, 43, of Lennox Road, admitted the cannabis production charge when he appeared at Bradford Crown...
View ArticleWe’re at heart of it all, including classic Buttress cycle challenge!
With the Grand Depart of the Tour De France 2014 now less than a year away, one of the aims of this year’s South Pennines Walk and Ride Festival is to whet the appetites of cyclists everywhere with...
View ArticleA ceremony and a thanksgiving service as couple celebrate their marriage
A couple who were married in the spring also held a thanksgiving ceremony in the bride’s home town this summer.Dr James Farry and Caroline Stowell were married at St Joseph’s RC Church, Todmorden, on...
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