Film food for thought
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,...
View ArticleJail warning in cannabis case
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...
View ArticleJanet’s still aiming for aerial shots
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...
View ArticleA ceremony and a thanksgiving service as couple celebrate their marriage
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...
View ArticleCreative arts team wants volunteers to help older people
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...
View ArticleNew hours at Customer First
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...
View ArticleHat’s the way to do it at children’s tea party
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...
View ArticleWe’re at heart of it all, including classic Buttress cycle challenge!
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...
View ArticlePauline’s ‘princess’ gift in memory of Anne
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...
View ArticleKaren’s delight as she earns first class degree
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...
View ArticlePlans to build new vehicle repair shed
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...
View ArticlePolish club set for funding boost
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...
View ArticleHair and beauty by Stone Hair Art: Salon’s stylists discuss the season’s key...
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...
View ArticleGreens to hold fracking meeting
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...
View ArticleTrust reaches its recycling target
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.
View ArticleStill time to sign the vegan pledge
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...
View ArticleAir your views at Janet’s surgery
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...
View ArticleDemand for school places is on agenda
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...
View ArticleBenefit cheat claimed £30,434
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,...
View ArticleCareers advice is at hand in library
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...
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