Pauline’s ‘princess’ gift in memory of Anne
A woman grew her hair for a year - so she could have a long section of it cut off to help a child with cancer.Pauline Rose went under the scissors at Sweeney’s of Todmorden last week when hairdresser...
View ArticleKaren’s delight as she earns first class degree
A woman who juggled her job and her studies for three years of her four-year course has become one of only seven students in her year to get a first class degree in her subject.The hard work has all...
View ArticleCreative arts team wants volunteers to help older people
Volunteers are being sought to help a creative arts organisation improve the quality of life of older people.Verd de Gris, a not-for-profit company based in Hebden Bridge, works to develop a range of...
View ArticlePolish club set for funding boost
Todmorden Polish Club is set to receive a funding boost as it prepares to host its annual Polish Day later this year. The town council’s amenities committee voted to award the club a £660 grant to...
View ArticleTrust reaches its recycling target
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which covers Calderdale, has increased its recycling rate. More than two-thirds of its general waste is now recycled and none goes to landfill.
View ArticlePlans to build new vehicle repair shed
A garage has submitted plans to construct a new vehicle repair shed. Hoyles of Todmorden has applied to construct the new building at Phoenix Garage, Phoenix Street. Todmorden Town Council’s...
View ArticleTod’s very own prom in the park
Todmorden Community Brass Band is preparing for its annual concert in the park.The band will perform on the bandstand in Centre Vale Park on Sunday, September 8, at 3pm. Free entry. Refreshments...
View ArticleEar to the Ground with Steve Blacksmith: Furry mammals that have made valley...
Recently some of us were looking at rabbit-catching holes specially built into drystone walls at Clifton near Brighouse.These are narrow slits in the base of the walls which are said to be a relict of...
View ArticleGreens to hold fracking meeting
The Green Party’s national energy spokesperson will be speaking at a public meeting at Hebden Bridge Town Hall on September 10.Andrew Cooper will speak on the subject of fracking. The meeting will...
View ArticleProperty of the week: stone farmhouse set in ten acres
This fine, stone, detached, Grade II listed traditional Yorkshire farmhouse with ten acres of land would make an ideal, spacious family home. Popples Close Farm, Edge Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge, is in...
View ArticleHair and beauty by Stone Hair Art: Salon’s stylists discuss the season’s key...
Loucas Giorgio takes an opportunity to comment on his team: Jenny, Shannon, and Tom are bringing in the key looks for this season’s blondes, brunettes and redheads.“Bright start and icy white with...
View ArticleLeyland next after loss to the leaders
Todmorden Borough face a tough test away to Leyland United on Saturday with boss John Gilford forced into more changes.Lee Earnshaw starts a two-match ban, Josh Hiley is going to university and Chris...
View ArticleTod seek a seam bowler as their pro for 2014
Todmorden skipper Andrew Sutcliffe has spread further light on the club’s decision not to re-sign Geeth Alwis as their professional for the 2014 season. The Sri Lankan has scored 1056 runs at an...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members celebrating their special day this week include the following.Thursday: Rebecca Charlotte Gill (9), Sprotbrough, Doncaster; Nathan Mark Campion (9), 32 Ramsden Wood Road,...
View ArticleThe Heat is turned up for cops crime comedy
The good cop/bad cop film and TV formula is tried and tested - but throw humour into the equation and it’s an even more arresting sight.‘The Heat’ (15) stars Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy in a...
View ArticleFlying a Kight after transfer deadline day
There’s nothing like transfer deadline day to get the blood pumping, even when it’s because you’re more than concerned about who you’ll lose, rather than who you’ll buy.Hence a sigh of relief that...
View ArticleStill time to sign the vegan pledge
It’s not too late to register for the Calderdale Vegan Approach, which will take place at Central Methodist Church, Todmorden, on September 14 and October 19.It involves pledging to follow a vegan diet...
View ArticleNew record for Alex at the head of bumper field
A record entry for the sixth running of the Blackshaw Head Fell Race last Saturday provided further evidence of the surge of interest in off-road running. The booming South Pennine fell race scene...
View ArticleAir your views at Janet’s surgery
Residents in the Calder Ward will be able to raise any local concerns at a monthly surgery.Coun Janet Battye will hold her latest surgery on Saturday, September 7, between 10am and noon at Hebden...
View ArticleDemand for school places is on agenda
Calderdale Council’s cabinet will meet on Monday to discuss plans to address rising demand for school places. The national increase in birth rate is reflected in Calderdale and, together with other...
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