Big Tod contingent revel in the mud
Todmorden Harriers maintained their strong presence at last Sunday’s 31st running of the Stanbury Splash fell race.They were among 400 competitors bidding to take home the prize of a malt loaf. The...
View ArticleNew members and big plans for community band in 2014
A community brass band has welcomed new recruits and is starting a fundraising campaign for new rehearsal space as part of its plans for 2014.The Todmorden Community Brass Senior Band is delighted to...
View ArticleBanging the drum together to celebrate changing of seasons
Residents young and old are invited to mark the transition from winter to spring with drums, music and the sharing of food.Psychotherapist and community rhythm and dance facilitator Filomena Ianni has...
View ArticleProperty of the week: Gallery full of delights
Our featured property of the week is a deceptively spacious Victorian townhouse presented to a country home magazine standard. The Old Gallery, 72a Bridge Lanes, Hebden Bridge, is set in an extremely...
View ArticleValley artists get ready for two weekends including big race day
Planning is already underway for the popular Hebden Bridge Open Studios event - and a bumper event which promises to give local artists maximum exposure is set to take place.Last year a record 84...
View ArticleSportsTalk: Six Nations preview, Yorkshire’s transfer window winners and...
As the Six Nations dawns and the Winter Olympics draws ever closer, we go major competitions crazy this week. Download this Yorkshire Post podcast here or via iTunes.•...
View ArticleAnna creates a year-round winter wonderland at cafe
She has built up a reputation for her giant murals, and now artist Anna Demkowicz has unveiled her latest creation. Over the festive period Anna, of Cornholme, was inspired to create a winter...
View ArticleEar to the Ground with Steve Blacksmith: Mild midwinter days see eggs hatching
The Collared Dive is a little species of dove only colonised England in the 1950s.The little black mark on its neck gives it its name. They are always this soft mushroom-brown colour, though white ones...
View ArticleDial that’s missing a six
What happened to the missing number “VI” on this sundial which is on a building at Lumbutts by John Ross. John says the number six is missing but the dial does have latitude and longitude lines on it...
View ArticleFlowering heathers provide splash of colour to brighten up midwinter
Todmorden in Bloom recommends winter flowering heathers (horticultural named Erica carnea or Erica darleyensis). They look great midwinter, are easy to grow and make good ground covering plants -...
View ArticleWe won’t let them drop
Safety campaigners have vowed not to let some outstanding issues drop in 2014.Long standing concerns among members of Todmorden Accident Prevention Council include vehicles speeding in Burnley Road and...
View ArticleCould you help home Jinny?
Calder Valley Cats Protection is trying to find a home for cat Jinny. She is described as a delightful, friendly, house-trained five-year-old cat who urgently needs a permanent home.If you can help...
View ArticleEstate agent going it alone
An estate agent has decided to go it alone in 2014. Claire Sheehan Intercounty has broken away from Intercounty to trade alone as Claire Sheehan Estate Agents. Managing director Claire Sheehan said:...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who are celebrating their special day this week include.Thursday: Bethany Alice Richardson (7), 10 Barcroft Street, Colne.Friday: Toni Pedersen (6), 1A Midgley Road,...
View ArticleBorough bid to strengthen
Manager John Gilford is taking steps to bolster his squad for next season in an effort to break Todmorden Borough’s run of mid-table finishes.Borough resume their West Lancashire League programme at...
View Article‘Broken blues-folk beauty’
Expect murder ballads, broken blues-folk beauty, New Orleans soul and more when Kirsty Almeida plays Hebden Bridge Trades Club tomorrow night.The concert starts at 8pm, and tickets are £10 (members)...
View ArticleHarmony singing workshop date
Ali Burns leads a harmony singing workshop at the Fielden Centre, Todmorden (Saturday, February 8, 10am to 4.30pm, tickets £25/£15).Contact 07817460048, email calder_ws@outlook.com
View ArticlePop in for our afternoon tea
Age UK Todmorden is hosting “Afternoon Tea” at Roomfield House, Todmorden.You are invited to call in on Sunday, February 2, from 2pm to 4pm.Admission is £2.50.
View ArticleBacking care with dignity
Calderdale Council is backing national Dignity Action Day on February 1, to encourage local people to help make a difference to those in care.It’s a national initiative led by the Dignity in Care...
View ArticleFare changes make no sense
I find it incredible that the Yellow school buses are now not allowed to accept a First Bus weekly child bus ticket.The ticket allows children to access the stage buses all week with unlimited travel...
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