Hebden Bridge Times (Hebden Bridge, England) back issues from April 2008:
village at war.
Apr 02, 2008 ... YEAR five and six pupils at Colden Primary School received a surprise visit from civil war footsoldier Obadiah Watt, alias Paul Mackintosh. He told them about his life as a parliamentary supporter in the English Civil War and put them through their paces as he drilled them as a ...
Volunteers call for history project.
Apr 02, 2008 ... HISTORIANS are being sought to research farming during the Second World War. The Hebden Bridge Local History Society is looking for volunteers keen on expanding their skills in local history. Research on the National Farm Survey has so far focused on Midgley. It ...
Mayor marks Iranian NewYear in park.
Apr 03, 2008 ... IRANIAN born mayor of Hebden Royd, Coun Nader Fekri, his family and friends will be celebrating "Sizdah Bedar" today in Calder Holmes Park. This is the thirteenth and final day of the Iranian New Year festival, or Nowruz, and is a day of celebration in the open air usually at ...
Beauty queen bid.
Apr 03, 2008 ... A HEBDEN Bridge hottie is hoping to bag a beauty queen crown. Jessica Johnston, 18, of the Hollins, is one of the finalists for this year's Miss Bradford contest and currently storming ahead of the competition in the public vote, with hundreds more votes than the other 19 girls ....
Rail link back up and running after landslide.
Apr 03, 2008 ... RAIL passengers along the Calder Valley route, Hebden Bridge to Brighouse, were back on track on Monday - four months early. A landslide in January disrupted services and buses were drafted in to ferry passengers from Hebden Bridge to Brighouse and to cover the Halifax to ...
CELEBRATE A GREENER WAY OF LIFE.
Apr 03, 2008 ... BUSINESSES and schools in Hebden Royd are being urged to think green and help save our planet. All things sustainable, environmentally friendly, eco, Fairtrade and organic will be celebrated during the Big Green Weekend for the area from May 24 to 26. The centrepiece ...
Athletics - England get a Rosie glow.
Apr 04, 2008 ... AN excellent end to the cross country season for Mytholmroyd's Rosie Edwards saw the athlete gain her first England call-up. Rosie competed in the senior women's category for the first time in the Inter Counties Championship in Nottingham as a member of the gold medal winning ...
Valley trio take top team title while new girl Helen triumphs.
Apr 04, 2008 ... CALDER Valley fell runners were out in force over the weekend at various races. Locally, the Midgley Moor five mile race was won by Shaun Godsman in 38.28 with club mate Alex Whittem hot on his heels in 38.34.Graham Hill was third counter in 47.28 to secure the men's team prize ...
Hot-shot Booth moves to within striking distance of half century.
Apr 04, 2008 ... Hollins 8 Albert Rovers 2 HOLLINS Holme striker Tom Booth moved a giant step closer to a historic half-century of Halifax Sunday League goals after netting four goals in the 8-2 rout of local rivals Albert Rovers. Booth has scored 43 goals this season for ...
Eric fires Foot into top flight.
Apr 04, 2008 ... IT was Eric McGinnis, so many times the stalwart in defence over the last three seasons who steered his side towards the Halifax League's premiership, sealing their third promotion in three seasons. His sweet left foot volley from 18 yards gave Luddenden the perfect start after ...
Bulbs brighten station.
Apr 06, 2008 ... THE hard work of the Friends of Hebden Bridge Station is starting to blossom. Formed in late 2007, the Friends of Hebden Bridge Station are now starting to see the results of their labourers. Litter picks and planting sessions have become regular dates in the diary ...
Parishioners join annual walk.
Apr 07, 2008 ... MORE than 25 members of St Michael's Parish Church, Mytholmroyd and St John's Parish Church, Cragg Vale, took part in the annual Errignden Beneifce Emmaus Walk from Cragg Church to Withens Reservoir. The walk was lead by Vicar Rev James Allison ...
Movement classes scoop award.
Apr 08, 2008 ... MOVEMENT classes on offer in the Calder Valley have scooped a national award. Tatty Bumpkin sessions were named as the Best National Physical Activity Class for Kids at the What's On 4 Little Ones awards, sponsored by Organix. Clare Whitworth, of Nutclough, Hebden ...
Musicians gather for fundraiser in support of music group.
Apr 09, 2008 ... MUSICIANS got together for a fundraising spectacular. The Nutclough Creatives held the event at the Trades Club, Hebden Bridge. Captain Hot Knives opened the night and was followed by Becks and the Bullets and then the Merry Men. The event raised [pounds ...
Free blood pressure checks on offer.
Apr 10, 2008 ... THE Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge and the Stroke Association have again joined forces in a bid to target high blood pressure. For the fourth year running they will be offering free blood pressure measuring checks in St George's Square, Hebden Bridge, on Saturday April 19, from ...
School blazes trail with new unit for difficult pupils.
Apr 10, 2008 ... A MYTHOLMROYD school is to set up an experimental centre for its problem pupils where children given temporary exclusions will learn instead of being sent home. Calder High will create the [pounds sterling]50,000 unit in a refurbished classroom with two full time teachers ...
Welcome home!
Apr 10, 2008 ... A WELL-travelled toy rabbit has finally completed the round the world trip which saw him burrow down in Hebden Bridge for a time. Rabbit the Rabbit became a regular face in the Book Case, Market Street, after four-year-old Elliot Collinge-Moore, who was visiting the valley on ...
SETBACK TO TOWN HALL REVAMP BID.
Apr 10, 2008 ... WE'RE carrying on! That was the upbeat message from the Hebden Bridge Partnership team planning the future of the town's historic council offices to the news that their ambitious bid for capital funding for the building from a lottery fund had fallen at the last hurdle. ...
New look for playground.
Apr 10, 2008 ... THESE are the new plans which will bring colour and kids to Calder Holmes Park. The [pounds sterling]100,000 project will transform the current play ground into a 21st century adventure area complete with castle, flume slide, climbing frames, rocking boats, see-saws and swings. ...
Villagers to hold spring tidy-up.
Apr 10, 2008 ... WADSWORTH Environment Group will be holding their spring tidy-up of Old Town and Pecket Well on Saturday (April 12). Volunteers who would like to help are asked to meet at 10.30 am in Wadsworth ...
Helen leads Valley to victory in championship opener.
Apr 10, 2008 ... TWENTY Calder Valley runners made the journey over to Newcastle, Co.Down, Northern Ireland for the opening British Championship fell race held in the Mourne Mountains. With a total climb of 6,200ft over 12 miles, this was always going to be a tough, roller coaster of a course ...
Teenagers are wanted as Old Town launch new junior side.
Apr 10, 2008 ... OLD Town are to field a team in the under-17 section of this season's Halifax Parish Junior League. It is the first time in five years that Old Town have had a side at this level and club spokesman Neil Thwaites said that the new team had been formed due to overwhelming demand. ...
Sinclair ends his drought with six of the very best.
Apr 10, 2008 ... IT took Luddenden 20 minutes to settle in this local derby before they made the first breakthrough. Kev Crossley in goal for Friendly pulled of a couple of stunning saves to keep the score level. It was Stuart Sinclair with his first of the season that gave Foot the lead ....
Promotion hopes hang in balance for Hollins.
Apr 10, 2008 ... HOLLINS Holme's promotion hopes hang by a thread after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Waiters Arms. Hollins were missing a number of players - with Dan Bailey, Tommy Garland, Dan Southwell, Joel Booth, Andy Smith and Joe Western among those missing in action. The ...
Whiteley gets past Republica guard.
Apr 10, 2008 ... Hebden Royd Ladies FC 5 Republica International Ladies2 ROYD Ladies have won both of their games so far in the West Riding Ladies First Division mini league which has followed the league season. Hebden showed strength and bravery as they battled against a ...
Star make United pay for their double penalty miss.
Apr 10, 2008 ... A TREMENDOUS run of results at the business end of the season has seen Hebden Royd Red Star installed as Halifax Ziggy's Spice House League title favourites. Their 5-3 win at Midgley United ? who missed two penalties - and Stainland United's goalless draw against Ryburn United ...
Rovers suffer at title party.
Apr 10, 2008 ... ALBERT Rovers found themselves the guests at Halifax Phoenix's championship party, the already relegated side suffering a 9-1 defeat in Division two of the Halifax Sunday League. Rovers took a shock lead but couldn't stop Phoenix from clinching the championship . ...
Railway steams in to claim double.
Apr 10, 2008 ... IT was Railway B's week in the Hebden Royd Games League as the side took the darts and dominoes section titles. They defeated White Swan in their last league game to take the darts section crown on aggregate score from Albert. They secured the dominoes title more comfortably, by ...
Poster competition for young artists.
Apr 11, 2008 ... YOUNG artists in the Calder Valley, aged 16 or under, are being invited to submit their designs for the official Big Green Weekend poster in a competition being organised by the Hebden Bridge Times and the event organisers. "This area has always been a cradle of creativity," ...
Fast-paced thriller is next production.(Theater review)
Apr 11, 2008 ... ONE of the biggest hits in the history of Bradway is the next play at Hebden Bridge Little Theatre. "'Deathtrap' by Ira Levin is a clever, fast-paced thriller which I guarantee will keep our audiences guessing, laughing and surprised to the very end," said Little Theatre ...
Climate change action day.
Apr 12, 2008 ... A NATIONAL day of action to demand tighter climate change laws was well supported in Hebden Bridge. A stall set up by Calderdale Friends of the Earth in St George's Square attracted dozens of supporters including MP Chris McCafferty and Hebden Royd Town Council mayor Nader ...
Varied history of Cyprus.
Apr 12, 2008 ... MR Geoffrey Greenwood gave an illustrated lecture on Cyprus and its history to members of the Mytholmroyd Methodist Women's Club. His computerised slides ...
Art students put their work on show.
Apr 13, 2008 ... TWO art students from Todmorden College will be displaying their work at a brand new exhibition. Chris Czainski and Helene Fletcher, pictured above, who are doing a Fine Art course, will show-off their work at The Arts Festival Shop, Albert Street, ...
Newly-painted pavilion is a hit.
Apr 13, 2008 ... THE GATES to Calder Holmes Park were opened this Easter for eggstra fun. Youngsters were able to take their pick of sports equipment available for hire as the park pavilion reopened its doors to everyone. Brightly coloured balloons were hung on railings and tasty tea ...
Can you identify local groups in need of funds?
Apr 14, 2008 ... HEBDEN Bridge Times readers have been asked by the Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge to help identify any local community projects, charities or good causes who require help with funding for a particular project. President of the club, Peter Layfield, said: "We are in regular contact ...
Local knowledge can win rail travel.
Apr 14, 2008 ... FREE rail travel can be won by people with local knowledge. The latest edition of Mytholmroyd Station Partnership's newsletter contains a competition to guess street names in the town from cryptic picture clues. And the top three prizes are vouchers for journeys on ...
First meeting of Crags group.
Apr 15, 2008 ... HEBDEN Bridge families enjoyed a brisk walk through Hardcastle Crags last weekend - the first by the newly formed Saturday Morning Crag Club. Meeting on the first Saturday of the month, local families are invited to attend an outdoors meeting at the National Trust car park - ...
Campaigners win speed limit zones.
Apr 15, 2008 ... FLASHING signs and new speed limit zones are coming to a local village. After a decade of fighting for measures to slow the vehicles that charge through Blackshaw Head on a daily basis, campaigners have finally got a result. Proposals including new signs, 40mph speed ...
Message for dog walkers.
Apr 16, 2008 ... HEBDEN Royd Town Council and the Calderdale Safer Communities Partnership have joined forces to reduce dog fouling in the district. On a trial basis free dog poo bags will be available along the Rochdale Canal Tow Path in the centre of Hebden Bridge to encourage dog owners to ...
Concert boosts two charities.
Apr 16, 2008 ... TWO charities have received a boost thanks to a Calder Valley variety concert. The All Yorkshire Showcase held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Mytholmroyd raised [pounds sterling]1,700. It will be shared by Overgate Hospice, Elland, and the Forget-Me-Not Trust, ...
Great night ahead with civic leader.
Apr 17, 2008 ... MAYOR of Hebden Royd will be holding his Charity Civic Dinner and Dance at St Michael's Church Hall in Mytholmroyd, on Saturday at 7.30pm. The event is to raise money for the Mayor's Charity, The Spray Group, who make music with children with disabilities and learning ...
Spring fair boosts civic charity.
Apr 17, 2008 ... A spring fair will be held to raise funds for childrens' musical instruments. The customers of Elphaborough Close Sheltered Housing Scheme, Mytholmroyd, are hosting the event on April 19 on the street. Any cash raised will boost the Spray Group, a Hebden Bridge based ...
Jack celebrates.
Apr 17, 2008 ... FRIENDS and family promised Jack Holland a big birthday party if he ever reached 100 years old. And they kept their pledge by gathering for a birthday bash to celebrate his 10 decade milestone. Mr Holland, of Kershaw Drive, Luddenden Foot, said: "It has been hard, ...
Can you help at arts festival?
Apr 17, 2008 ... YOU can have the funniest comics, the finest art and the best theatre, music and dance, but without friendly volunteers to sell tickets and answer questions, you just don't have a successful festival. That's what Hebden Bridge Arts Festival has always recognised and its ...
School must not accept more pupils.
Apr 17, 2008 ... CALDER High School has lost a bid to be allowed to accept more pupils The local school's governors had asked Calderdale Council Cabinet to increase the number of pupils entering the school from 210 to 220. Chairman of the governors Bryan Mansforth said:"The governing ...
Community project covers whole of area.
Apr 17, 2008 ... THE Ground Floor Project based DOT-COMmunications has launched a unique and innovative community IT project covering the whole of Calderdale. The scheme which is run from the Salem Community Resource Centre, in Hebden Bridge will create four jobs as well as providing a number of ...
Shoe done it?
Apr 17, 2008 ... IT'S a baffling case of shoe done it? As visitors and residents poured into Hebden Bridge town centre on Saturday morning, they were faced with the unusual sight of dozens of pairs of red shoes strewn along the streets. The brightly-coloured footwear also appeared on ...
Face of furniture giant.
Apr 17, 2008 ... HER husband considers it one of western society's most vile institutes - a place where crowds of shoppers spend their weekends wandering round huge aisles like cattle. But Maggie Stewart, of Hebden Bridge, has become one of the faces of furniture giant IKEA. The owner of Kersal ...
Promoted sides off to a flyer.
Apr 17, 2008 ... LAST year's promoted teams, Cullingworth A and Lund Park A, have adapted well to life in Division one of the Hebden Royd League. Cullingworth opened their campaign with a win at Denholme A while last year's Division two champions Lund Park scored a resounding win on their home ...
Hollins book place among the elite.
Apr 17, 2008 ... HOLLINS Holme are planning for their return to the top-flight after their demolition of Mount Tabor ensured runners up spot in Division Two. Holme and Tabor went into the game knowing that the winner would finish second behind Halifax Phoenix while the loser would face an ...
Star have one hand on crown.
Apr 17, 2008 ... A THIRD title in four seasons is looking increasingly likely for Hebden Royd Red Star. They followed up their midweek victory over Halifax Irish Centre with a 6-4 home win against Challenge Cup opponents Shelf United. Allied with reigning champs Stainland United's 5-4 ...
Hebden 'exiles' sweep golf board.
Apr 17, 2008 ... HEBDEN Bridge golfers swept the board in the last qualifying Alliance meeting of the season before the Page Trophy at the end of this month. On the face of it Mount Skip only had one team entered for the Am-Am, but as the day progressed a number of collaborations brought out ...
Kathy's capital effort was for breast cancer.
Apr 17, 2008 ... MYTHOLMROYD runner Kathy McMahon joined the Breast Cancer Care's London Marathon 2008 team last Sunday. Running only her second London Marathon, and despite the often cold and wet conditions, she slashed 30 minutes from her previous time, finishing in well under five hours. ...
It's three and easy for ladies.
Apr 17, 2008 ... Shipley Ladies FC 1 Hebden Royd Ladies FC 4 HEBDEN Royd Ladies continue their winning streak in the West Riding Ladies Division One mini league and have now played three and won three. Last Sunday they travelled to Shipley without regular goalkeeper or ...
Forfeits hand points to Toddies and Cats.
Apr 17, 2008 ... TWO games were forfeited in the Todmorden Netball League, Rodger Rangers being awarded a 10-0 victory over Hot Toddies and Thundercats doing likewise against TNT. Eureka put up a great display with some good passing in a very fast first-half against Jumping Jacks. In ...
Battling Brookes sets Saints on course for win.
Apr 17, 2008 ... Hebden Bridge Saints u15 3 Greetland Goldstars u15 1 THIS was another tough game for Saints who are still fighting for top spot of the Calderdale League. The game opened sluggishly and Greetland had the better of the early play, creating more chances than ...
Austin helps Foot ride their luck.
Apr 17, 2008 ... NORTHOWRAM really did give Luddenden Foot a run for their money and only had themselves to blame for not winning this match. The first-half totally belonged to Northowram who settled quickly on a difficult surface. Luddenden's failure to pass the ball constantly put ...
Lecturer will study Guthrie.
Apr 18, 2008 ... A highly prestigious research award has been given to a Hebden Bridge lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Dr Will Kaufman, Reader in English and American Studies, has become the first UK scholar to have been awarded the BMI-Woody Guthrie Research ...
Blend of folk,jazz and world at Trades.
Apr 18, 2008 ... IN A change of programme, Hebden Bridge Trades Club welcomes Sheelanagig with eclectic blend of folk, jazz and world music on Friday, April 18. Sheelanagig have been honing their craft since early 2005. Equally at home on festival stages, music venues and street corners, the ...
Invitation to musical concert.
Apr 18, 2008 ... MUSIC fans are invited to a concert at St Michael's Parish Church, Mytholmroyd. A Springtime Serenade is an evening of organ, flute and saxophone music. Samantha Mason will play ...
Commended for his bravery.
Apr 18, 2008 ... A Mytholmroyd shopowner who tackled a machete-wielding attacker has been commended for his bravery by West Yorkshire Police. Mr Jon Duerden, owner of the hardware store in Burnley Road, has been presented with a Divisional Commander's Commendation this week by Acting chief ...
Therapists needed for support group.
Apr 18, 2008 ... THERAPISTS are being sought to boost a cancer support group. Complimentary therapists are needed for the new group for cancer sufferers in the Hebden Bridge and Todmorden areas. The first public meeting will be on April 24 at 8pm in the White Lion, Bridge Gate, ...
Siberian artist's work on show.
Apr 19, 2008 ... THE Russians are coming! And they're heading for Littleborough Gallery. At least, one of them is. Artist Larissa Moskaleva-Weatherhand, born in Siberia but now living in Hebden Bridge, will display her work at the gallery, Church Street, until May ...
Life and times of Gordon Sutcliffe.
Apr 19, 2008 ... BLACKSHAW Head Local History Group members are putting on an exhibition "The Life and times of Gordon Sutcliffe" this Saturday in the Methodist Chapel. The exhibition which opens at 1.30pm will include a photographic display, memorabilia and a newly-made film by Nick Wilding. ...
Picture House reconsiders rates.
Apr 19, 2008 ... THE rates community groups pay to use the Hebden Bridge Picture House are being reviewed. A meeting was held between Calderdale Council officers and councillors, including local Coun Janet Battye, to discuss the issue. It follows charges for hiring the building nearly ...