Elderly assassins ready to uncork poison again
The Little Theatre company at Hebden Bridge round off their season with Joseph Kesselring’s ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’.This must rate as one of the blackest comedies ever written featuring two, sweet old...
View ArticleCharity cards are a hit at information centre
Following the controversy over Calderdale Council’s decision not to stock Cards for Good Causes cards at its information centres at Halifax and Hebden Bridge this year, the independently-run Todmorden...
View ArticleHealth cuts ‘could cost lives’ - claim
Calderdale Council’s Labour group is to table a motion against “damaging” NHS reforms amid growing concerns that Calderdale Royal Hospital’s accident and emergency department in Halifax may be...
View ArticleMichael takes the helm at the Rex
Todmorden town councillor Michael Gill, who has also appeared in various film and TV productions, has swapped one side of the silver screen for the other. Michael, who comes from a background in...
View ArticleFaith’s on a Friday this time
The third True Faith night will be held in Hebden Bridge on Friday, November 29.Originally the two DJs involved, David Cooper and Mark Hodkinson, planned a one-off night of indie music from the 1980s...
View ArticleChristmas show will be a cracker
The final Hebden Bridge Comedy Club of the year won’t be a turkey.Markus Birdman, the son of a vicar, will be at the Old Gate bar on Sunday, December 8, with Angela Barnes, described as “brilliantly...
View ArticleProperty of the week: An energy efficient home
The ability to harness the sun’s power has never been more important than now, with fuel bills and prices continuing to rocket.Here’s a wonder-fuel chance to cock a snook at the energy companies as...
View ArticleHave your say on speed limit plan
Residents in the upper Calder Valley are being asked for their views on Calderdale Council’s plan to introduce 20mph limits in residential areas across the borough.Constituents are being asked whether...
View ArticlePlot your growing season...
Calder Food Hub is planning a series of six food-related courses in partnership with the Community Foundation for Calderdale.If you’ve ever wanted to grow vegetables out of season, look after chickens...
View Article‘Dear Uncle Grumps...’ It’s been sheer agony giving our advice
At our recent meeting we had to deal with the response to our last article when we offered to provide an Agony Uncle column for anyone who wanted some expert advice on their problems.Under the heading...
View ArticlePicture of the week
A smattering of snow remains in the shade of a dry stone wall where the sun has yet to cast its gaze. This spectacular view over the valley to Colden was taken by reader Billie Klinger.We love to...
View ArticleLib Dems pick their candidate
Calderdale Lib Dems have selected Alisdair Calder McGregor as their candidate for Calder Valley at the 2015 general election.Mr McGregor said: “I will bring a forthright Liberal campaign to the Calder...
View ArticlePerfect recipe for sparkling night
What makes for a good night out in Todmorden? For me, it starts by being with people I know and enjoy, writes Joe Trochan.Add some really good music and a line-up of stunning entertainment, factor in a...
View ArticleFestive flavour at afternoon tea
A charity’s next monthly afternoon tea will have a distinctly festive flavour.Age UK Todmorden will be holding a Christmas afternoon tea at Roomfield House, Todmorden, this weekend. Admission for the...
View ArticleMeet a reporter at drop-in session
There will be a chance to meet one of our reporters during a drop-in session in Todmorden on Friday afternoon.Todmorden News reporter Dominic Brown will be at Kava cafe, Halifax Road, opposite Lidl,...
View ArticleKeep food bank donations coming
The Todmorden Food Drop-in is continuing to appeal for donations to help people in need through winter. Donations can be made at Yorkshire Bank, account name Todmorden Food Drop-in, account number...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who are celebrating a special day this week are as follows.Friday: Isabell Daisy Shaw (8), 29 Summerfield Road, Todmorden.Sunday: Aaron Ryan Wright (2), 6 Victoria Road,...
View ArticleSing support for piano festival
A festive feast of music will be held in the run-up to Christmas to raise funds for next year’s Hebden Bridge Piano Festival.Festival organiser Dave Nelson has planned another of his annual family...
View ArticleChoir to highlight tunes by two great composers
A popular West Yorkshire chamber choir will celebrate two of the greatest English composers in its autumn concert at Heptonstall Church on Saturday evening.The Hepton Singers, based in Hebden Bridge,...
View Article‘Tango’ actress is a teatime treat
One of the actresses of the moment stars in a short film written by Hebden Bridge resident Chris Smith, screened at the Picture House.Anne Reid, who plays Celia in hit BBC drama ‘Last Tango in...
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