Students joining the SPACE age
Todmorden High School’s first SPACE (Social, Personal and Citizenship Education) Day saw the launch of the Investors in Pupil’s (IIPu) Programme at the school for Years seven, eight, ten and 11. IIPu...
View ArticleEnough of shake, rattle and roll...
When we moved to this area of Tod. the Burnley Curve wasn’t an issue.We therefore expected, and looked forward to, many years of quiet and peace watching the trains, occasionally, a beautiful steam...
View ArticleJumble sale to raise church funds
Parishioners are inviting people to grab a bargain and help to raise funds for their church. St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Burnley Road, Cornholme, is holding a jumble sale on Thursday, February...
View ArticleWar Horse gallops back to cinema
Hebden Bridge Picture House has announced that it will host another performance of ‘War Horse’ as part of the National Theatre Live programme.Tickets for the February 27 performance of the hit West End...
View ArticleReport outlined options but left me worried
The release of the Feasibility Report from the Steering Group for Todmorden market has stirred me to write.It seems that at some point in the near future a vital decision regarding the future of our...
View ArticleRecalling bombs and rations
As we approach the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, Year 10 and 11 historians had the opportunity to listen to the experiences of a woman who grew up in and around Sheffield during the...
View ArticleFunny cast makes ‘Steps’ a comic treat
The 39 Steps at Todmorden Hippodrome is a real comic treat with an incredibly energetic and naturally funny cast, writes John Clarke. Dan Clay and Rick Whyte have a great on-stage rapport which...
View ArticleOvercoming obstacles with his guitar in hand
Carey Mulligan and Justin Timberlake star in the story of a young folk singer at Hebden Bridge Picture House this week. ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ follows a week in the life of a young folk singer as he...
View ArticleMayor issues a rallying call
A major fundraising event will be held at Todmorden Town Hall on Saturday to mark International Women’s Day and support several charities. The event, which will be officially opened by Mayor of...
View ArticleRomance and renovation at Valentine’s time
Romance and renovation were in the air as schools, a church and a charity held events around Valentine’s Day. Age UK Todmorden held a Valentine’s coffee morning at Todmorden Town Hall. Sales of...
View ArticleBorough could have five missing for bid to complete a notable double
Todmorden Borough will hope to take to the field for the first time in more than a month on Saturday when GSK Ulverston Rangers are the visitors.Borough last played in a 4-2 win at Ladybridge on...
View ArticleTop player rocks up at Tod
Todmorden GC are gunning for glory after the decision of one of the area’s top players, Frank Greaves, to join the Rive Rocks club.One-handicapper Greaves is switching from Halifax West End, where he...
View ArticleBusy night at council sees vote against increasing allowances
Calderdale councillors have voted against independent recommendations to increase their allowances. The issue was discussed at a full council meeting at Halifax Town Hall last week and the feeling...
View ArticleCollins puts injury woe behind him in new race
Todmorden Harriers’ Dave Collins was in good form at the first running of a race organised by local company Cannonball Events on Sunday. Windy Hill Fell Race started from Littleborough rugby club near...
View ArticleFebruary edition of open mic event
An upper Calder Valley pub is preparing to host its monthly open mic surgery.The Stubbing Wharf, in Hebden Bridge, will welcome special guests De Malebysse to the next edition of the event on...
View ArticleBreakfast to discuss 2014 festival ideas
Local businesses are being invited to join Hebden Bridge Arts Festival for a cuppa to discuss how to get involved in the 2014 programme.The regular monthly Federation of Small Businesses breakfast...
View Article200 youngsters show their Olympic spirit
Reception children from all seven primary schools in Todmorden took part in the annual Mini-Olympics competition at Todmorden Sports Centre.Well over 200 children took part and events included baton...
View ArticleLaunch date for support group
A new group for adults with autism in the upper Calder Valley will meet for the first time next week.The Upper Valley Autistic Adults group will hold its first meeting at Hebden Bridge Town Hall, St...
View ArticlePoetry and music at Kultura night
Kava cafe, on Halifax Road, Todmorden, is holding its monthly Kultura night on Tuesday, February 25. It will feature award-winning poet Judy Kendall and music from Blessed Damozel. It starts at 7.30pm....
View ArticleSpring is around the corner and educational farm is ready...
It’s soaking wet weather now, but with spring hopefully on the way soon, Ramsden Farm educational access centre, above Walsden, has planned its diary for 2014.The farm has links with organisations like...
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