Benefit cheat claimed £30,434
A man has been given a suspended prison sentence after fraudulently claiming benefits totalling £30,434 from Calderdale Council and the Department of Work and Pensions.Alan Gengler, of Ashenhurst Road,...
View ArticleNo need for terror, we’re here to help!
Over the last four years Northlight has developed a consistently engaging programme of art and craft related classes and workshops with its flagship “Art for the Terrified” class, still as popular as...
View ArticleNow first choice for all levels of arts and crafts
After its summer break, courses and day workshops kick off again in September for another exciting year of creativity at the Back Door space at Northlight Art Studios, Hebden Bridge.The thriving and...
View ArticleSupport for Cryer as he looks for route to the top
Ultra-promising Jack Cryer has got the backing of a major local sponsor in his bid to win international honours.Orienteering is not currently an Olympic sport but efforts are being made to get it...
View ArticleCareers advice is at hand in library
Funding from the European Social Fund has allowed the National Careers Service to set up a series of advice sessions aimed at helping people into work or training.The next one is on Wednesday...
View ArticleCanine Beautician gets green light
Councillors have given the go-ahead for conversion of retail premises to create a dog grooming salon.Members of Calderdale Council’s planning committee approved the application by Michelle Duxbury to...
View ArticleCoffee pot’s on for Overgate
Volunteers from Upper Calder Charities Assist (UCCA) are running a coffee morning next Saturday, September 14, to raise money for Overgate Hospice.It will run from 10am to around noon at the Community...
View ArticlePicture this, and you may just win prize and see work shown
If you enjoy taking photographs, your hobby could win you a prize and a year’s free membership at a local group.Todmorden Photographic Society is running its free-to-enter competition and winning...
View ArticleClock ticking as Tour De Tod moves up a gear
Todmorden’s preparations for the Tour De France’s arrival in the upper Calder Valley next year have moved up a gear with the launch of a website.Designed by Shaun Murray, of Todmorden based Aegis...
View ArticleMy Calder Valley by Dave Boardman: ‘Can-do’ spirit of the people make this a...
When I first visited Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley I instantly recognised this as the kind of terrain I knew from my childhood.We moved here not long after.Being born and brought up in Liverpool,...
View ArticleTime to toast 14th festival
Todmorden Cricket Club’s next big social event - this time for general funds - comes later this month when members organise the 14th Todmorden Beer Festival.It runs from September 19 to 21, with the...
View ArticleSend us your pictures
Gareth Juliff, of Dover Street, Todmorden, captured this image of a robin sitting on a branch in the woods behind Centre Vale Park. If you’ve taken a great photo in the upper Calder Valley, send it to...
View ArticleRecycling help for Living Well
Physio & Therapies practice, Halifax Road, Todmorden, has found a company that will pay for used printer cartridges and old mobile phones and allow staff to donate that money to the charity of...
View ArticleTheatre’s long road to success
Speaker Ray Riches, on his third visit, brought the history of Hebden Bridge Little Theatre to life at Todmorden University of the Third Age, his stories producing much laughter from his audience.Next...
View ArticleTwo new jobs as brewery is set to expand
Little Valley Brewery in Cragg Vale is to create two new full-time jobs this autumn as part of its ongoing expansion plan in order to meet demands from customers in the UK and overseas.Earlier this...
View Article21 months in jail for ‘callous’ thief
A judge has jailed a thief for 21 months after a jury found him guilty of theft and fraud offences involving some committed against a vulnerable pensioner.Darren Toner, 28, who now lives in Burnley,...
View ArticleLook around historic churches
Two historic upper Calder Valley churches will also be open for viewing at the Heritage Open Days weekend. Todmorden Unitarian Church, on Honey Hole Road, will be offering guided tours, displays, films...
View ArticleChance to view historic buildings
Several upper Calder Valley attractions will be opening their doors to the public this weekend as part of Heritage Open Days 2013. Todmorden Town Hall will be open for viewing on Sunday from 12-3pm....
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members celebrating their special day this week are as follows.Thursday: Alyssia Isabelle Naylor (4), 23 Field Head Way, Halifax.Friday: Milly Maisy Shaw (11), 29 Summerfield Road,...
View ArticleSky ride around Todmorden this Sunday
Tour De Tod are supporting the Sky Ride event which departs Centre Vale Park, Todmorden, at 10am on Sunday, September 15, heading for “The Five Corners Of Todmorden”.Places are free and you can book by...
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