Pooches to hit park trail for charities
The Mayor of Todmorden is calling on four-legged friends - and their owners - to help him boost his Mayoral charities at a Twelve Days Of Christmas Charity Dog Walk this weekend.It takes place on...
View ArticleSet to celebrate anniversary at a new home
A Todmorden playgroup is about to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a move to a new home.Centre Vale Park Playgroup is the longest running playgroup in Todmorden and has been based at the Recreation...
View ArticleSafety watchdog meeting date
The next meeting of the Todmorden Accident Prevention Council will be held next week.It will be held in the Community Room at Todmorden Fire Station on Tuesday, December 16 (7.15 pm).
View ArticleEart to the Ground - Calder Valley nature with Steve Blacksmith: Searching...
It never occurred to me when I was young and helping to trim up the Christmas Tree, what the colourful baubles represented (is to trim up a local term I wonder? – maybe most would say to...
View ArticleIn confidence with Inspector David Shaw: Make sure neighbours are not lonely...
Could you help the lonely, elderly or disabled neighbours in your area?Loneliness is a massive issue for people in later like in the UK. Half of all people aged 75 and over live alone, and 1 in 10...
View ArticleIn confidence with Inspector David Shaw: Check ‘bogus caller’ before opening...
It is a sad fact of life that some criminals will impersonate others to carry out despicable crimes, praying on vulnerable people in the community.Unfortunately this type of crime does occur with bogus...
View ArticleIs it your postcard from Kidsfest?
At Kidsfest a postcard stall was run by Age UK where children could write Christmas post cards and post them. A postcard was left which said to “to Ely Happy Christmas from Katie” but no address....
View ArticleSeasonal craft session for kids
A seasonal crafts mixed media session aimed at the five to ten-year-olds is being held at Word of Mouth, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge, today, Thursday, December 18.It runs from 3.45pm to 5.15pm and costs...
View ArticleGather round and I’ll tell you a story...
The Town Hall in Hebden Bridge celebrates Christmas with stories round the fire on Friday, December 19, from 4pm to 5pm. Storyteller Ursula Holden Gill will whisk you on whirlwind tour as she delights...
View ArticleChristmas wreath session
A workshop to make a Christmas wreath is being held on Saturday, December 20.It takes place at Vale Baptist Church, Burnley Road, Cornholme, from 1pm to 3pm. It costs £5 including all materials, mince...
View ArticleMemorial tree at firm’s new chapel
Funeral director Judith Brandwood was delighted to welcome more than 60 people to look around the new Todmorden Funeral Service premises at Halifax Road in Todmorden town centre at its recent open...
View ArticleUPDATE: Trains running normally following flooding near Todmorden
Trains between Manchester Victoria and Hebden Bridge are now running normally.There had been earlier delays of up to 15 minutes, due to flooding near Todmorden.A flood warning is currently in place for...
View ArticleCarol sing outside Lumbutts Chapel
Brace yourselves for a traditional Christmas Carol Sing out side Lumbutts Chapel next Sunday, December 21, at 4pm.Some word sheets and accompanying music will be provide but it is recommended that you...
View ArticleVIDEO: Flood warning remains after Calderdale downpour
One flood warning remains in place for Calderdale after Thursday’s (December 18) torrential downpour.The warning from the Environment Agency remains in place for the Nun Bank Wood area of Brighouse.The...
View ArticleArtists get together to stock up and run special ‘emporium’
For the first time, renowned artists from Hebden Bridge are working together to make a Christmas Emporium in Hebden Bridge Town Hall.Starting yesterday, and continuing until Saturday, December 20 (10am...
View ArticleA gift and craft market
Local artists are getting ready to welcome Christmas in Hebden Bridge on Saturday and Sunday, December 20 and 21.They are getting together to host a Christmas gift and craft market at Holme Street Arts...
View ArticleChampion Children 2014: Calderdale’s little heroes
Inspirational children from across Calderdale were recognised in the Courier group’s Champion Children awards this morning (Saturday).Held at the Victoria Theatre, we said a massive well done to the 22...
View ArticleKeep walking over Christmas
Todmorden Walkabout are hosting walks over the Christmas period.The first is on Monday, December 22, meet at Todmorden Market main entrance at 11am (new walkers 10.45am).For more info, call 01706...
View ArticleARMED RAID
An armed robber walked into a Todmorden grocers and off-licence brandishing a knife and threatened a female staff member, before escaping with cash and cigarettes.Police are appealing for witnesses...
View ArticleCouncil gives meeting rooms grant go-ahead
Directors of a social hub for groups and organisations are rejoicing following Todmorden Town Council’s decision to release an essential grant.Todmorden Community Resource Centre (TCRC) was launched in...
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