Shop for that special day...
Calderdale Council is urging people to get shopping around our local markets for gifts or ingredients to make St Valentine’s Day special. As well as the regular Todmorden and Hebden Bridge markets...
View ArticleHubert’s art will help the town’s information centre
The exhibition of watercolour paintings on display at Todmorden Information Centre, throughout February features the work of the late Hubert Town.Hubert, who died in 2006, was well known in Todmorden...
View ArticleValentine’s night of swing will be a heartfelt tribute to little Jake
A special night with a swing band and dancers is a Valentine’s Day fundraiser for children’s charities in memory of a Mytholmroyd youngster.Little Jake Booth was diagnosed with the life-limiting Batten...
View ArticleA long road to reach ‘home’ but heading for centenary
Ray Riches of Hebden Bridge made a welcome return to Todmorden Antiquarian Society last week.We heard his humourous account of Little Theatre’s 90-year journey as it grew “bigger, bolder and better”,...
View ArticleIt’s a sell-out for best seller Alexander at meet-the-author event
Top author Alexander McCall Smith’s Calder Valley stop as part of an international tour to promote his latest book proved to be a hit with readers.His talk and signing session at Hebden Bridge Town...
View Article24-hour match raised more than £2,000
Alzheimers Society representative Julie Lee receives a cheque for £2213.42 from Todmorden football event organiser Steve Crowther, who organised a big benefit game to give something back and to thank...
View ArticleThe 39 Steps is already inducing hysterics...
A fast-paced thriller? Well, maybe this time with a comic twist!Todmorden Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society present The 39 Steps at the Hippodrome Theatre, Halifax Road, Todmorden, from Wednesday,...
View ArticleDrum with top teacher Iya
Iya Sako, one of the UK’s most inspirational djembe players and teachers will be running a weekly African drumming workshop at Wadsworth Community Centre.Iya is a renowned and highly respected djembe...
View ArticleCould you host hamper?
During the year, as well as running fund raising events, Cancer Research UK, Todmorden Committee, make up various “themed” hampers including beauty, children’s, cookery and men’s to name but a few.The...
View ArticleSportsTalk: Switching rugby codes and chasing priceless points
Talking Yorkshire football, England’s Six Nations’ challenge and the opening weekend of Super League. Download this Yorkshire Post podcast here or via iTunes.•...
View ArticleMy Calder Valley: After a busy year, society looks to add skills and...
There’s no doubt 2013 was one of the busiest years for Todmorden Civic Society (TCS) since it was formed in 1969 as Todmorden Conservation Group.Originally, after defending an area of greenbelt against...
View ArticleAn epic feat of strength and endurance
Imove and Hebden Bridge Piano Festival are delighted to announce that they will be working together in a first-time challenge for Yorkshire Festival 2014 to celebrate the Tour de France’s visit to...
View ArticleChildren aim to make a difference
Children in Year Two at Walsden St Peter’s Primary School have been trying to make a difference to help blind people in their community and the UK. Having watched a video before Christmas about Louis...
View ArticleBunting bar raises - we aim to beat it
Calderdale’s Tour de Cragg volunteer force is aiming to show the men’s England cricket team how to hit the Aussies for six!When it was announced that the Tour de France’s Grand Depart will pass through...
View ArticleService can help elderly stay warm
Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees, in conjunction with the Calderdale and Greater Huddersfield CCG, are providing a new service to keep older people safe and warm in their own homes this winter (the...
View ArticleGet set to see The Selecter
Swift on the heels of The Beat’s February appearance, Two Tone legends The Selecter will be at Hebden Bridge Trades Club on March 27, and among other things they will be performing their Too Much...
View ArticleTLC have got off to a great start
After two or three years of dealing with a substandard “service” on the A and B route from First and Tyrer before them, it was so nice to use TLC’s new service this week.I know it is early days and I...
View ArticleNo art deco but a cautious welcome
I am delighted to note that Asda is at last looking to progress with development of this site which has remained derelict and a blight to our town for far too long.I believe we must welcome this...
View ArticleSexual health campaign starts
The Calderdale Health Improvement team, which is part of South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, are supporting local pharmacies in Calderdale to promote a sexual health campaign,...
View ArticleA cuppa, a cake...and a chat
Cancer Research UK, Todmorden committee, host a “coffee and chat” morning on February 14 at Walsden Cricket Club, from 9.30am to noon. Admission is £2, including a cup of coffee or tea and a cake.
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