Health with Dr Wen of Physio & Therapies: What acupuncture does
From extensive research, the conclusion of the workings of acupuncture is:Acupuncture plays a role in the adjustment of the nervous system with the effect being most rapid. Latest research has shown...
View ArticleAttack shows their true face
I did think I’d seen Lib Dem desperation and hypocrisy hit rock bottom but Michael Taylor’s latest unpleasant rant has set a new low (letters Jan 23).In a very personal attack he accuses a Todmorden...
View ArticleHis views are at odds with facts
David Tattersall (letters, Jan 23) is entitled to his views, but not to misrepresent the facts.He knows full well that Todmorden Town Council – under any control or none – has no powers to deal with...
View ArticleProperty of the week: Packed with potential
Enjoying a stunning rural setting on the hilltops at Shore, a small hamlet on the outskirts of Todmorden, Parrock Farm at Shore Green has plenty of potential.The detached stone farmhouse enjoys a...
View ArticleAir quality issue is one we can’t ignore
Air quality in the Calder Valley is the subject of a special meeting to be held in the area in mid-February.The special meeting of the Sustainable Transport Group, part of Upper Calder Valley...
View ArticleStark reminder that EA needs to dredge
The recent floods which have occurred in Wales and other parts of the country were, if one was needed, a stark reminder of the flooding experienced in the Calder Valley almost eighteen months ago.I was...
View ArticleSend us your pictures
Mud, mud, inglorious mud...What a damp week it has been as this photograph from Jim Fitton shows - waterlogging at Brearley Fields football pitches.We love to receive your pictures, so if you have...
View ArticleHome comfort for Parish Cup holders
Holders Jer Lane have been drawn at home to middle-section side Outlane in the first round of this year’s Parish Cup in the Foster’s Halifax League.Mick Hustler’s side, who beat Booth in one of the...
View ArticleGetting the global picture from banana producer
During Fairtrade Fortnight,Hebden Bridge Fairtrade Forum and Calderdale World Development Movement are hosting a public discussion with a presentation by Ms Aimeth Alicia Fernandez Angula, a Columbian...
View ArticleFootbridge will be reconstructed
Calderdale Council have been notified by Network Rail that they will be reconstructing a footbridge over the railway line at Footbridge MVN2 117 Halifax Road, Todmorden.The structure is in poor repair...
View ArticleOpen your doors and bring on those choirs...
The valley will be alive with the sound of music as a prestigious festival of choirs comes to town.Over the weekend of July 11 to July 13, Calder Valley Voices - with Calder Valley Women Singers, are...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who are celebrating their special day this week include the following.Saturday: Domninic Bridge (9), 17 Caldene Avenue, Mytholmroyd.Tuesday: Drew Michael Lupton (6), 15 Lees...
View ArticleBoss targets big finish
Dan Howley, Walsden C & FC’s new boss, is hoping for some home success as the Rochdale Online Alliance side put the finishes touches to a promising first season.Walsden were left without a manager...
View ArticleBridgeholme improvements almost completed
The indefatigable Keith Hudson is itching to get out Bridgeholme CC’s new mower and cut the square in readiness for the 2014 season.The action may still be two and a half months away but Hudson has...
View ArticleChamps are in party mood
Ninety people attended Walsden CC’s celebration dinner at the club last Friday.Comedian Pete Emmett and MC Bill Suthers, who named his all-time best Walsden XI, provided the entertainment as Walsden...
View ArticleYour chance to air your views on Lumbutts future
A public meeting to be held at Lumbutts Chapel next Monday, February 10 (7.30pm) is an opportunity for anyone to put forward their views on how they would like the graveyard and chapel to be utilised...
View ArticleTurning cinema’s back pages with thriller
Cinemagoers can start their week at Hebden Bridge Picture House with the “elevensies” screening of Mandela: The Long Walk To Freedom today, when the doors open at 10.30am.Also today, for one night only...
View ArticleSentimentalists return to stage
Expect some carefully thought out lyrics married to some naggingly catchy tunes when Sentimentalists return to the Todmorden stage this weekend.They play Bare Arts, Rochdale Rod, Todmorden, on...
View ArticleSnifter of Smirnoff...
Cancer Research UK, Todmorden Committee have been donated a three litre bottle of Smirnoff vodka to raffle to raise funds.Tickets are only £1 and are available from committee members or Alwyn Sutcliffe...
View ArticleDesperate news for Dan and Borough
Todmorden Borough have been hit by a freak accident to centre back Dan Lively, who looks out for the season.The robust defender had the big toe of his right foot crushed by a falling concrete block on...
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