‘Who benefits?’ claims turn the heat up in Gorpley turbine application row
Campaigners have welcomed Todmorden Town Council development committee’s decision last week to recommend Kelda Water proposals to place four 125m wind turbines on land its Yorkshire Water arm owns at...
View ArticleGardeners’ next meeting date
Calder Valley Organic Gardeners’ monthly meeting will take place at the Good Shepherd Centre, Mytholmroyd, on Thursday, April 3, at 7.30pm.Garden designer Tracy Foster will give a talk on the subject...
View ArticleDuo’s marathon task
A Calder Valley brother and sister duo will be taking on a marathon challenge to support a cancer charity.Megan and Jacob Hill will be running in the Greater Manchester Marathon on Sunday, April 6, to...
View ArticlePower cut hits over a thousand homes in Todmorden
A power cut has affected over a thousand homes in Todmorden.The problem was reported at lunchtime today (Monday) and is currently affecting 131 post codes in the area - a total of 1,100 customers.A...
View ArticleJill’s life as a writer
At their March monthly meeting, members of Todmorden Ladies Probus Club enjoyed “Who’d be a Writer’ a talk given by local author Jill Robinson.Jill described with amusing anecdotes the trials and...
View ArticleIgloo making is a family affair
Pupils in the nursery class at Shade Primary School were challenged to produce a model igloo for a class display. The models had to be made by the children and their families, and could be made from...
View ArticleBoats bonanza for Tour arrival
A boat gathering is being organised along the Rochdale Canal to watch the Grand Depart cavalcade pass through the upper Calder Valley. Boats are being invited to come to Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd...
View ArticleTodmorden C of E come out on top
Year two children from all seven primary schools in Todmorden took part in a multi-skills competition at Todmorden Sports Centre.More than 200 children competed and Todmorden Church of England School...
View ArticleSend us your pictures
Our picture of the week is another scenic and atmospheric photo of the upper Calder Valley.Ian Gilmour sent us this photo of the view of Hebden Bridge, taken from Horsehold. Keep sending us your...
View ArticleThey’ve had opportunity but failed to deliver
I write with two hats on – as an independent railway consultant and as a Todmorden Town Councillor – responding to the letter last week from Alisdair Calder McGregor, our Liberal Democrat PCC.Alisdair...
View ArticleCottage full of character
This delightful character cottage situated in an elevated position enjoys stunning views of the surrounding countryside from both the front and rear gardens. 2 Pex Royd Cottage, Stones Road, Todmorden,...
View ArticleClarets Corner: Celebrity game to mark centenary of Clarets’ FA Cup win
Turf Moor is to stage a special celebrity game to mark the 100th anniversary of Burnley Football Club winning the FA Cup in 1914.The Clarets are set to commemorate their only ever FA Cup victory,...
View ArticlePhysio & Therapies column - How to make your home safer to avoid a fall
Falls are a serious matter for older adults. They can cause significant injury and even death.Considering that one in three adults will experience a serious fall in their lifetime, it is not surprising...
View ArticlePhysio & Therapies column: Exercises to improve your strength and balance
Doing regular exercises to improve your strength and balance can help reduce your risk of having a fall.This can range from simple activities such as walking and dancing to specialist training...
View ArticleMaking tracks with child-friendly routes
Mytholmroyd Walkers’ Action (MWA) is leading the way when it comes to signposting child-friendly routes around the village.To tie in with the new “Making Tracks in Mytholmroyd” booklet, designed and...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who are celebrating their special day this week include the following.Thursday: Nancy Aitken (4), 18 Longstaff Court, Hebden Bridge.Friday: Arley-Zac Hewitt (10), 5 Wadsworth...
View ArticleTodmorden Borough on double trail
Todmorden Borough return to action with the first of four matches on successive Saturdays to complete their West Lancashire League season.Eighth-placed Borough travel to fourth-placed Milnthorpe...
View ArticleTod’s climbing Rosie, 11, is getting a head for heights
Rosie Stobbs from Todmorden is a youngster heading up in the world.The 11-year-old has qualified for the BMC Youth Climbing Series finals at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena on June 28.After...
View ArticleHelen beats Shaun through the mist
While runners at Heptonstall were basking in spring conditions, a hardy band of Calver Valley Todmorden Harriers battled the elements in Northern Ireland. The Donard Challenge in Newcastle, County...
View ArticleAnniversary veterans run out of steam
Todmorden FC’s reunion match at Walsden Rec last Saturday has been hailed a success.Players from Tod’s historic treble-winning side met up again on the 10th anniversary of the team’s success.Some...
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