Ear To The Ground with Steve Blacksmith: Nature showing signs of stirring
We were amazed to learn of toads breeding at Widdop Reservoir a few years back, always assuming the moors were the domain only of frogs.The females lay their eggs in long strings of black-studded clear...
View ArticleBe wary of sheep in Rochdale Road at Warland, Walsden
Twitter reports suggest drivers need to be wary in Rochdale Road at Warland, Walsden, this morning (Wednesday, April 3).The reports suggest a large number of sheep are wandering across the road and...
View ArticleHucknall Fire Service in 1940s
This brigade of smart-looking gentlemen are from Hucknall Fire Service during the Second World War. Mrs Joan Wass, nee Brown, of Florence Street, Hucknall, brought it in to us at the Dispatch. Her...
View ArticleHelp us spruce up for summer
People in the community in Walsden are being asked to go along and help get one of the village’s assets spic and span for the summer.This Saturday morning, April 6, sees the club become part of the...
View ArticleGet your entries in
Calling all gardeners - it’s time to get your entries in for the inaugural Cornholme Open Garden Day. Cornholme Community Project is inviting gardeners in the village to participate in the new venture...
View ArticleDouble the cheers as town hosts two beer festivals
Real ale enthusiasts will be able to enjoy double measures this month as Todmorden hosts two beer festivals spanning three weeks.A total of 40 real ales from the UK and overseas will be available to...
View ArticleParade team seeks your ideas for the 2013 event’s theme
Organisers of the Handmade Parade have started preparations for this year’s event, which will involve more people than ever before. The Handmade Parade will take place in Hebden Bridge on Saturday,...
View ArticleBurlesque festival aims to show off town’s talents
If you have not yet made any plans for the May Day bank holiday weekend, then you might consider trying something a bit different. Global stars and local talent will gather in the upper Calder Valley...
View ArticleFifty attend flooding drop-in session
Fifty people attended a flooding drop-in session at Todmorden Town Hall. Those who called into the session had the chance to talk to representatives from Calderdale Council, Yorkshire Water and the...
View ArticleMeeting about personal privacy
A public meeting is being held in the White Lion, in Hebden Bridge, to discuss major changes affecting personal privacy.The meeting will take place from 7.30pm on Friday, April 12, and speaking will be...
View ArticleSpeeders, we are watching you
We’re keeping an eye...that’s the message to speeders from Todmorden Accident Prevention Council.Members heard that the details of a taxi being driven at high speed along Burnley Road, Todmorden,...
View ArticleSuggesting ‘two-way’ solution
Safety campaigners have made suggestions as to how traffic flow at Morrison’s supermarket might be improved while flood alleviation work is ongoing.Todmorden Accident Prevention Council members said...
View ArticleSirens will soon sound in valley
The Environment Agency will be testing flood sirens in the upper Calder Valley next Friday, April 12.The sirens will sound at 10.30am in Todmorden and Walsden, 12.30pm in Hebden Bridge and 2pm in...
View ArticleGroup still seeks new members
A safety watchdog is renewing its call for new members.Todmorden Accident Prevention Council has renewed its appeal following an initial bid for some new blood several months ago.The council next meets...
View ArticleNew chip shop plan is put in
Todmorden could have a new fish and chip shop, if a planning application to change the use of a building is approved.A former newsagents at 218 Burnley Road, Todmorden, could become a branch of the...
View ArticleThe scooter boys - and girls - are back in town
There will be a hint of two-stroke in the air on Saturday, April 6, when the third “Todrophenia” On The Border scooter rally comes to town.Organised by the Rochdale-based Mystery Tours Scooter Club,...
View ArticleFriends invite you to coffee morning
The Todmorden branch of Friends of Overgate Hospice will hold a coffee morning next weekend. The event at Todmorden Town Hall on Saturday, April 13, will run from 10am until noon. Coffee and biscuits...
View ArticleIncredible event reveals group’s growing plans
Over 180 upper Calder Valley residents - and a few visitors from Norway - enjoyed an afternoon of activities relating to Incredible Edible Mytholm’s (IEM) plans for the former Mytholm Works site in...
View Article‘Change the chain’ call
Safety campaigners have received reports of accidents to pedestrians who have tripped over the low height chain in front of the White Hart, Todmorden.Secretary of Todmorden Accident Prevention Council,...
View ArticleGroup’s thanks for wool donations
Members of the Chatty Crochet group have been busy making garments and blankets for charities. They thanked all those who donated wool, especially Doreen Thresher, of Todmorden, who gave 700 granny...
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