A long distance way in to her new career
You’ve decided on your next career move and have found the course you need to make it a reality, but what do you do if the GCSE grades you earned as a 16-year-old are holding you back?For Francesca...
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Reader John Ross took this delightful picture of nature in harmony at Gorpley, Todmorden, and shared it with us.John says: “A waterfall, Gorpley Wood - a nice walk at any time in Todmorden.” Don’t...
View ArticleJust one of those days in England - Martin Parr Calder Valley images in major...
A rare collection of photographs taken in Hebden Bridge by the renowned Martin Parr in the 1970s are on show at the National Media Museum in Bradford.Part of a joint exhibition of work with the...
View ArticleReady for return of Richard’s woolly superstars!
One of the most popular attractions of recent years returns to Todmorden Agricultural Show in June.Heavily in demand, Todmorden Agricultural Society have re-booked the show, which first appeared there...
View ArticleBairstow out for a month
Yorkshire and England wicketkeeper Jonathan Bairstow will miss the first month of the season after fracturing his ring finger on his left hand in the three-day friendly against Northamptonshire.The...
View ArticleVoluntary groups asked how Calderdale Council can support them
Local voluntary and community groups are being asked to have their say on how Calderdale Council can best support them in the future.From Wednesday April 16 to Wednesday July 9 2014, the Council is...
View ArticleRed-hot Furness are last away foes
Todmorden Borough round off their away campaign with a lengthy trip to Furness Cavaliers in Division Two of the West Lancashire League on Saturday.Borough will be looking to step up on last weekend’s...
View ArticleSpring in our step for comedy and dance
This week Calder Valley Youth Theatre will be presenting their annual Big Spring Concert at The Ted Hughes Theatre, Calder High School in Mytholmroyd this Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12...
View ArticleDefeat in final match for Tod’s mixed team
Todmorden’s mixed team were beaten 9-5 West Craven in their final match of the season and will finish third or fourth.They have suffered from unavailabilities but have acquitted themselves well.Sue...
View ArticleResilient Clarets resurgent at the business end
There has been a resilience to Burnley Football Club that has been key to the successful 2013-14 season, and nowhere was it more on show that when Scott Arfield’s strike snatched a vital point for...
View ArticleCelebrating a special day
Birthday Club members who are celebrating a special day this week include the following.Thursday: Callum John Booth (10), 16 Grove Street, Sowerby Bridge.Saturday: Eva Berry (5), Hall Bank Lane,...
View ArticleOld classic is as fresh as spring
Todmorden Hippodrome’s latest musical production, TAODS’ version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is a real extravaganza with an incredibly talented cast.Musicals generally are not my kind of...
View ArticleTop shopping tips for Easter by Kate Hardcastle
It’s always great to enjoy the true value of any holiday season – which for me is always about family. As I prepare for the annual Easter Egg hunt with my family – and cross my fingers for some good...
View ArticleSunday visit for Tod trio prior to their big Normanton test
Todmorden Golf Club’s quest for success in the Yorkshire Union league begins at Normanton next Tuesday.Dave Stafford is joined by Rive Rocks newcomers Frank Greaves and Mark Birkett to form a powerful...
View ArticleMartin back for signing session
Photographer Martin Parr, whose 1970s Calder Valley work is being exhibited at Bradford Media Museum, will be at the Book Case, Hebden Bridge, on Saturday, April 12 (3pm) with his wife Susie for a...
View ArticleCentrepiece is Mozart clarinet work
The next “Antony and Friends” concert hosted and performed by local solicitor Antony Brannick will take place on Saturday, April 26, at the Central Methodist Church in Todmorden at 7.30pm.Antony’s...
View ArticlePiano fest under way
Hebden Bridge Piano Festival which starts today, Friday April 11, includes a fascinating recital by Paul Roberts in which the pianist and writer performs and talks about some of the best-known piano...
View ArticleNot long until Delia’s swirling sounds arrive in town...
Steve Hillage and Miquette Girandy’s System 7 gig at Hebden Bridge Trades Club on Saturday night has already sold out, but there are tickets left for the former Gong star’s “Afternoon With...” session...
View ArticlePrepare to get yourselves muddy at ‘Guerilla Play’ day!
The Old Library at Parkside Road, Cornholme, is the starting point for Guerilla Play this Saturday (April 12, 2pm to 4pm).Described as “wild workshops for the whole family” everyone is welcome to...
View ArticleTodmorden hoping for busy weekend at Vale
Todmorden have three more chances to get in some action before the start of their Lancashire League campaign, two of them coming this weekend.There was no play at home to Cheadle CC last Saturday but...
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