Writing home on wartime trip
A school brought history to life as it recreated wartime experiences. As part of a project on World War Two, children at Walsden St Peter’s School became evacuees for the day. Pupils in year four...
View ArticleSunflower hamper raffle
A Christmas party hosted by Sunflower owners Emily Sparkes and Sophie Reeves will include a charity element.All proceeds from the raffle will go to Marie Curie Cancer care - three hampers are on offer...
View ArticleEar to the Ground with Steve Blacksmith: Autumn beauty on our scenic rural...
We took a walk up Gorpley Clough between Todmorden and Walsden, a dramatic gorge with waterfalls and weirdly shaped overhanging trees.The sides of the gorge slide down onto the path occasionally and...
View ArticleYour health by Physio & Therapies: Helping you work your problems out
It is often assumed that people should be able to resolve their own problems.Sometimes we feel that it is not possible to do this on our own but we do not know who to go to for help. Exploring the...
View ArticleYour health by Physio & Thersapies: Hypnotherapy isn’t a cure but can help...
Hypnotherapy can also help people to move forwards and make positive changes in their lives.It is sometimes a misunderstood way of working, but is in fact a very relaxing and often rewarding way for a...
View ArticleA good start - but keep the kind donations coming
Gifts are beginning to roll in for this year’s Hebden Bridge Toy Appeal which aims to distribute hundreds of goodies to disadvantaged families across the upper Calder Valley. And appeal co-ordinator...
View ArticleMeet a reporter at drop-in session
There is a chance to meet one of our reporters during a drop-in session in Todmorden on Friday afternoon. Todmorden News reporter Dominic Brown will be at Kava cafe, on Halifax Road, opposite Lidl,...
View ArticleBe ‘Rudolph’ for a night to help out
If you have a tow bar on your vehicle, could you help out Father Christmas?Todmorden Lions’ Santa Sleigh will be doing the rounds as often as possible in the run up to Christmas, to try and give as...
View ArticleScouts are Christmas posties
If you have not started writing your Christmas cards now is the time because for another year, the 8th/26th Calder Valley Scout Post team is up and running. They will be delivering Christmas cards in...
View Article‘More considerate’ parking call
Calderdale Council has called on motorists to park more considerately when visiting an upper Calder Valley sports centre following concerns about disabled access. The move has been prompted by...
View ArticleHair-raising month in aid of Movember
School teachers and pub regulars have had a hair-raising month to support male health charities. Several members of staff at Todmorden High School raised £300 by growing moustaches for Movember....
View ArticleThree students advance to regional round of the Lions’ peace poster competition
Year eight students at Todmorden High School have been creating designs for the Lions International peace poster competition. Sponsored by Todmorden Lions, the students designed posters on the subject...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for flood groups to keep water at bay
Flood wardens in the upper Calder Valley are calling for more people to help put a plan together when floods hit the area.The Environment Agency and Calderdale Council are working with the newly...
View ArticleEroded road worries
Eroded ditches at the side of some of Todmorden’s hilltop roads are causing concern.A resident said the flash flood in July had caused a lot of damage to the edges of the roadway.The woman, who did not...
View ArticleBeauty with Imogen Thorpe
I’ve been bursting with excitement over the past couple of months while I kept my latest project quiet. Finally I’ve published my website, www.pinuphairandbeauty.co.uk. It’s been two years since I...
View Article‘At risk’ neighbours invited to become involved in project
Residents in flood-hit areas will soon be able to benefit from help and support to protect their properties against further flooding, says Calderdale Council.The council is leading a part funded...
View ArticleAir your concerns at Janet’s surgery
Residents in the Calder Ward will be able to raise their concerns about local issues at a monthly surgery.Calder Ward Councillor Janet Battye will hold her latest surgery on Saturday, December 14,...
View ArticleShowcase for hand made arts
Sewing workshop Cheeky Sew and Sew, at Rochdale Road, Todmorden, will be transformed into a hand made arts fair on Saturday, December 14.From 10am to 4pm there will be stalls galore, filled with...
View ArticleBand at St Peter’s, Walsden, concert tonight
Todmorden Community Band will provide the entertainment at the St Peter’s Church, Walsden, Christmas concert tonight (Friday, December 13, 7.30pm).Mulled wine and cheese will also be available at the...
View ArticleBurglary accused pleads not guilty
A Todmorden man has denied being a prolific burglar at court.James Farnaby, 31, of Longfield Road, denied seven charges of burglary and criminal damage as well as one count of stealinga Volkswagen...
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