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Film food for thought

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The joint Calderdale World Development Movement/Incredible Edible Todmorden screening of the “Growing Change” film documentary about world food at the Unitarian Church, Honey Hole Road, Todmorden, takes place on Sunday, September 1, from noon.

Local food will be available alongside coffee and tea. Donations appreciated.


Jail warning in cannabis case

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A Todmorden man has been warned that he could be jailed after he was caught growing cannabis.

David Gatt, 43, of Lennox Road, admitted the cannabis production charge when he appeared at Bradford Crown Court. Judge Robert Bartfield agreed to grant the defendant bail until September 27 and warned him he could go to prison.

Janet’s still aiming for aerial shots

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Sunny weather conditions this summer have led to haze, meaning Todmorden photographer Janet Wright has still to embark on her helicopter aerial sortie over the area.

In late spring Janet, of Todmorden Photographic Society, had asked for readers to call her with parts of the Calder Valley they might like her to cover. Janet says she is still hoping to get airborne before the end of autumn and the request offer still stands. She can be contacted via janetsfwright@talktalk.net or by calling 01706 812845,

A ceremony and a thanksgiving service as couple celebrate their marriage

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A couple who were married in the spring also held a thanksgiving ceremony in the bride’s home town this summer.

Dr James Farry and Caroline Stowell were married at St Joseph’s RC Church, Todmorden, on May 11.

Father Seamus Quigley officiated at the service.

The bride is the daughter of Dr Brian and Mrs Julia Stowell, of Douglas, Isle of Man, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas and Bridie Farry, of Todmorden.

The bride was given away by her father and was attended by three bridesmaids.

She wore an ivory lace dress and carried a bouquet of white flowers which included freesias and peonies.

The bridesmaids, Emma Lewis, Frances Cooke, and Brigid Stowell, the bride’s sister, wore blue dresses.

David Mitchell, formerly of Todmorden, was best man.

Daniel Bath and Anne-Marie Paton, a good friend of the couple, provided the musical accompaniment.

A reception followed at the Fielden Centre, Todmorden, where guests enjoyed afternoon tea supplied by Truly Scrumptious, of Walsden, followed by a Millstone Band ceilidh.

The newlyweds jetted off for a “mini moon” to Morocco and plan to complete their honeymoon in Costa Rica next year.

A second ceremony was held in June on the Isle of Man, where a thanksgiving service took place at St Mary of the Isle, Douglas.

Canon Philip Gillespie officiated and reception took place at the Columba Club and Niarbyl Cafe, Douglas.

The couple met at Leeds University and both graduated in 2005.

The bride is employed as a speech and language therapist and the bridegroom is a recruitment consultant in Manchester. The couple have lived in Todmorden for the last two years.

Creative arts team wants volunteers to help older people

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Volunteers are being sought to help a creative arts organisation improve the quality of life of older people.

Verd de Gris, a not-for-profit company based in Hebden Bridge, works to develop a range of stimulating projects for older people, creating opportunities for artistic expression and advocating new ways of working with and responding to their needs.

Volunteers are needed to support and help sustain an innovative programme of creative activities aimed at improving the health and social integration of older people in Calderdale.

Particular emphasis is placed on supporting people experiencing early signs of dementia, and people over 60 who are isolated and therefore at greater risk of developing mental health problems. Workshops are based on intergenerational exchange, visual arts, dance and movement, creative writing and reminiscence.

Speaking about the need for volunteers, Verd de Gris founder Jeff Turner said: “The number of volunteers who have expressed an interest or taken part in one or more of the dementia sessions is now up to 17 in just four months, but the more the merrier.

“The overall aim of the project is to support the care sector to make sure older people’s emotional and creative wellbeing is always considered. Using engaging activities in a creative way can positively impact on other aspects of wellbeing, supporting recovery and helping to establish important patterns of behaviour such as sharing a meal, conversing and engaging with a group.”

Verd de Gris is a creative partner of South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and as a result is part of a growing infrastructure of community organisations who are working with the Trust to provide creative projects to local people. To find out more contact Jeff on 01422 845667 or visit the website for more details: www.verd-de-gris.co.uk

New hours at Customer First

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Customer First centres in the upper Calder Valley will change their opening hours from Monday, September 2.

The Todmorden centre will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am until 4.30pm.

The Hebden Bridge centre will be open on Monday and Thursday, 9.30am until 4.30pm.

Hat’s the way to do it at children’s tea party

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Children brought a popular story to life when Todmorden Library hosted a Mad Hatters’ Tea Party.

Youngsters made hats decorated with flowers, feathers, and playing cards.

Shelley Bullas, of Calderdale Council’s children’s and young people’s library service, said: “It went very well and everyone enjoyed it.

“It’s fantastic that children get so excited about classic stories. A lot of the children had seen the film and it was really nice to introduce them to the book.”

We’re at heart of it all, including classic Buttress cycle challenge!

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With the Grand Depart of the Tour De France 2014 now less than a year away, one of the aims of this year’s South Pennines Walk and Ride Festival is to whet the appetites of cyclists everywhere with some of the events.

And for riders and walkers alike, there are a host of scenic and wider-themed activities planned over the region between Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 22, and the Calder Valley is right at the heart of it.

The cycling events are designed to appeal to all from beginners to seasoned enthusiasts and also offer spectators the chance to get close to the action.

Organised by Pennine Prospects, two short films - “Le Grand Depart” and “The Magic Tenner” - have been comissioned to showcase the landscape and the part it will play next July when the Tour comes to Yorkshire.

Also on the agenda is the popular “Up The Buttress” event in Hebden Bridge, which takes place on the famous cobbled climb on the opening day, Saturday, September 7, from 1pm to 5pm.

Described as the hardest and steepest 350 metres climb out of the town, it usually also attracts a good crowd to watch.

This year there will be an “elite” challenge for those wishing to start from the bridge at the bottom of The Buttress. Local businesses are providing prizes and among those supporting it are the Todmorden-based Singletrack cycling magazine. Information about registering for Up The Buttress can be found on www.singletrackworld.com or you can turn up on the day and register at the desk before 1pm - it’s at the bottom of the Buttress on Hangingroyd Lane.

With more than 150 events for walkers and riders, who also include horse riders, this year’s festival is the biggest yet, offering something for everyone. Taking in a range of topics from a bat evening at Jerusalem Farm, Booth, to a Stoodley Pike heritage walk at Todmorden, there are lots to choose from.

AS well as details at local information centre outlets, you can also log on to www.walkandridefestival.co.uk to see the full list of activities.


Pauline’s ‘princess’ gift in memory of Anne

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A woman grew her hair for a year - so she could have a long section of it cut off to help a child with cancer.

Pauline Rose went under the scissors at Sweeney’s of Todmorden last week when hairdresser Emma Pemsel carefully cut off Pauline’s long hair and then restyled it into a shorter cut.

The Little Princess Trust is a charity which helps children who have cancer and their families, and the hair is used to make wigs for a child who is battling the illness and has lost his or her hair while undergoing treatment.

Pauline said: “My mum Anne Reynolds died from breast cancer last year and I have been growing my hair for a year in her memory.

“I wanted to donate it to the trust because it’s hard for children losing their heair and it’s harder if you are a little girl,” she said.

Pauline was not collecting money in sponsorship but wanted to donate her hair and raise awareness of the work Little Princess does.

And having given her hair to the charity, Pauline is pleased with the new style created for her by Emma.

Recently another Todmorden woman, Kim Davies, also had her long tresses cut off to make a wig for a child.

The Little Princess Trust provides the real hair wigs free of charge to boys and girls across the UK and Ireland. For more information about the trust ,log on to www.littleprincesses.org.uk.

Karen’s delight as she earns first class degree

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A woman who juggled her job and her studies for three years of her four-year course has become one of only seven students in her year to get a first class degree in her subject.

The hard work has all paid off for Karen Phillipson, who has been awarded her first class BA degree with honours in education and professional studies by the University of Central Lancashire.

For the first three years of her four-year course at the university’s Burnley campus, Karen was working full-time as well as studying, as a medical receptionist at Burnley General Hospital.

Karen, who is 40 and lives at Portsmouth, Cornholme with her husband Mark, said: “In the first three years I took a day of my annual leave most weeks, about a day each week of term up to the end of March. I am pleased with the results of my study - I wanted to beat my brother who got a 2:1 degree when he took his! The staff at the college were very supportive, realising people sometimes aren’t a typical student.

“I received my degree in July at Preston Guildhall.”

Having been awarded her degree she could qualify as a teacher by completing an additional year’s training for that, but Karen says she is open minded about what to do next, adding: “There are other options such as graduate training programmes for industry or companies. It can open doors.”

Studying while working, she said, was “something you get used to. It was quite tough at first I suppose, but you do get back into it and after a while you are able to manage it alongside everything else. The last couple of months were very intense with deadlines week after week.

“It’s discipline, determination and dedication, with support and understanding from my family and parents.”

Now looking at graduate jobs which will become available in September, it is a path she would recommend to others thinking about studying while working full-time.

“If you take tutors’ advice and work hard, you will achieve,” she said.

Plans to build new vehicle repair shed

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A garage has submitted plans to construct a new vehicle repair shed.

Hoyles of Todmorden has applied to construct the new building at Phoenix Garage, Phoenix Street.

Todmorden Town Council’s development committee was due to make its recommendation on Wednesday night. Calderdale Council will make the final decision.

Polish club set for funding boost

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Todmorden Polish Club is set to receive a funding boost as it prepares to host its annual Polish Day later this year.

The town council’s amenities committee voted to award the club a £660 grant to cover the costs of cultural dances, decorations and adverts for the event on October 12.

The decision will go to full council for ratification.

Hair and beauty by Stone Hair Art: Salon’s stylists discuss the season’s key looks

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Loucas Giorgio takes an opportunity to comment on his team:

Jenny, Shannon, and Tom are bringing in the key looks for this season’s blondes, brunettes and redheads.

“Bright start and icy white with beautiful blondes are the hits along with platinum ice, white and golden blonde,” confirms Jenny Baldwin, technical director.

“We expect a move away from duller blondes to cleaner brighter ice white tones and golden siren Hollywood blondes; the perfect complement to the new season.”

Wow! That should brighten even the dullest rainy day! I used to love the glamorous hair diva’s like Marylyn Monroe and Gwen Stefani.

Bold and clean, that’s what it’s all about this season. Great looking blondes seem to be back and Jenny says: “Especially good when showcased on a little pixie crop, dishevelled up-do and a perfect bob, all set to continue to be popular for the rest of the year!”

Hair salon conversation among people who know what they are talking about always inspires, and when the atmosphere is passionate it is contagious.

You want to explore what can be done, what’s new, what’s exciting.

Shannon, the salon’s most recent design award recipient, says: “A global blond can be hard to maintain. But fortunately ‘grungy blonde’ looks are also key this season. Dark roots look cool now rather than unkempt. There’s also room for rainbow colours and turquoise, blues, and pinky violet roots as well.”

Tom, who also focuses on men’s hair fashion, says: “Blonde is also the perfect canvas for other shades.

“It’s ideal for my younger trendy clients or those just wanting to shake things up with a splash of different colour for the season.

“This look is all about creating hidden depth of colour within the hair. Rather than having all over bright colours or dip dyed ends, we have created a new look, for instance for top model Greta (pictured in the article above) sported powder blue streaks, placed at the bottom of the perfectly cut bob with shadow roots for a cheeky play on the colour trend.”

Stunning! Greta looks ready for any of the world’s catwalks. I have to blink and take a second to remind myself I am still in the foothills of West Yorkshire.

Tom says: “Red has never been a shade for the shy and retiring type and this season the trend for head turning hues shows no sign of abating.

“Unlike the previous year’s ‘hyper fake’ look, which gave hairdressers across the country colour correcting nightmares, this summer is less about ‘Rihanna reds’ and more about high definition versions of natural hues.”

In such a precise world of pixels and bits, I see Tom’s point, hues have to be just right, either you have it or you don’t!

Tom elaborates: “Copper, auburn, and ruby all get amped up for this season. It’s all about vibrant saturated shades with high gloss and super natural finish. They would be more subtle than ‘cartoonesque’ pillar box red, but they will still have the ‘wow’ factor!”

Shannon says: “Emerald is Stone Hair’s official colour for 2013, what better way to complement what Tom is saying about hues of pinks, ruby reds, and aubergines for those who want to sparkle and stand out.”

Jenny, who created the shades for Joanne Scholfield’s colour – Joanne is pictured left – agrees with the rise of red hair as a complementary fashion shade: “Reds as bright fine sparkling embers.” Wow! It’s getting hot in here!

“With designers this season using emerald and royal blue in their colour palettes, reds are set to pop as they offset these key shades.

“Big trends for the continuing warmer months ahead ensure there’s a shade of red for every client. We will block colour, or use tonal panels, to deliver strong and striking red results,” she said.

This team may be a little more cutting edge than most, they may be a little more passionate than most, but they are dedicated to providing the best for their clients.

So why not drop in across from Todmorden Market and say hello? After all, it’s still summer and there’s still time to smell the roses...

Greens to hold fracking meeting

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The Green Party’s national energy spokesperson will be speaking at a public meeting at Hebden Bridge Town Hall on September 10.

Andrew Cooper will speak on the subject of fracking.

The meeting will begin at 7.30pm.

Trust reaches its recycling target

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South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which covers Calderdale, has increased its recycling rate.

More than two-thirds of its general waste is now recycled and none goes to landfill.


Still time to sign the vegan pledge

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It’s not too late to register for the Calderdale Vegan Approach, which will take place at Central Methodist Church, Todmorden, on September 14 and October 19.

It involves pledging to follow a vegan diet for a month, starting with a free full day event including talks, films and cookery demonstrations. For more details, visit www.theveganapproach.com.

Air your views at Janet’s surgery

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Residents in the Calder Ward will be able to raise any local concerns at a monthly surgery.

Coun Janet Battye will hold her latest surgery on Saturday, September 7, between 10am and noon at Hebden Bridge Library, Cheetham Street.

All are welcome to attend the surgery, which takes place in the library’s meeting room.

Demand for school places is on agenda

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Calderdale Council’s cabinet will meet on Monday to discuss plans to address rising demand for school places.

The national increase in birth rate is reflected in Calderdale and, together with other factors such as migration and new housing, has led to a shortage of primary school places.

According to birth rate figures provided by the NHS, it is estimated that next September 775 children will be seeking places in schools in the borough which have a current capacity of 633.

One proposal is to create a “through-school” for ages five to 16 at Halifax High.

Benefit cheat claimed £30,434

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A man has been given a suspended prison sentence after fraudulently claiming benefits totalling £30,434 from Calderdale Council and the Department of Work and Pensions.

Alan Gengler, of Ashenhurst Road, Todmorden, pleaded guilty to two charges of benefit fraud after he claimed council tax and housing benefit and income support which he was not entitled to from July 2006 until March 2012.

Bradford Crown Court heard how the 56-year-old came into money after the death of an old lady which enabled him to remortgage his house and buy a second one intended for his son. However, he failed to notify Calderdale Council and the DWP about the change in his circumstances.

Rebecca Young, prosecuting, said Gengler’s original application was legitimate and it wasn’t until 2006 when he re-mortgaged his house at Ashenhurst Road and released £75,000 to purchase the second property that he fraudulently claimed money. Miss Young added that the authorities had continued to contact him to inquire if there had been a change in circumstances but he told them no.

Sarah Barlow, defending, said her client had not received any benefits for the last 17 months since the investigation but has managed to pay all the money back after inheriting money from a family death.

Judge Robert Bartfield said Gengler had been aware he was supposed to declare the money he had received and the purchase of a second property to the authorities.

Gengler was sentenced to three months in prison suspended for 12 months, given a curfew to run concurrently, pay costs of £445 and victim surcharge of £60.

Careers advice is at hand in library

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Funding from the European Social Fund has allowed the National Careers Service to set up a series of advice sessions aimed at helping people into work or training.

The next one is on Wednesday (September 11) from 3pm to 4.30pm at Hebden Bridge Library. The last session will be on the following Wednesday.

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