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On Friday, 2 July 2010 events across the country are taking place to raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos. From Dundee to Portsmouth, public meetings in memory of those who have died from mesothelioma and to raise much needed money towards mesothelioma research have been organised.

Locally we are remembering the people who worked at Acre Mill. Cape Asbestos moved to Acre Mill in 1939, bringing tragedy and suffering to the Calder Valley which didn't end despite the Mill being pulled down in 1971. During the 2nd World War Cape manufactured asbestos gas masks. Cape decided to stay at Acre Mill after the war, diversifying into the manufacture of other asbestos products to take advantage of the boom in asbestos trade. Many local people were made ill and died as a result of their work at Acre Mill. More information. - posted 1st July, 2010

Hebden Bridge Arts Festival. Louis De Bernieres And Mavis Cheek read from their books to a full house at St Michael's Enterprise Centre and took questions from the audience.

HEBDEN BRIDGE HAND MADE PARADE - Video footage

Hebden Bridge Hand Made Parade 2010 Video extracts Part 1 to Part 6 are all now on youtube. This hopefully covers all of this quite astonishing and most enjoyable parade.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6

Thanks to Emma Branagan for this photo - posted 1st July, 2010

There are still places available and John Thompson and two of his colleagues will be there to review renaissance activity in the Upper Calder Valley and take a look forward into the future. The event is FREE and is open to all. If you need further information about the event or would like to reserve a place then please contact me or just turn up! Kind regards. Louise Harrison, Project Coordinator, Upper Calder Valley Renaissance, 01422 846576 / 07949 368462. - posted 21st June, 2010

The bangs Video (1)
The Samba band Video (2) :
More of The Samba band Video (3) :

- posted 21st June, 2010

Nearly 100 people turned up to help with the planting yesterday. The local groups represented included Mytholmroyd Station partnership, Mytholmroyd Walkers Action, Royd Regeneration the Redacre Growing Project, Scout Road Project, Mytholmroyd Youth Club, Burnley Road School, St Michael's Gardening Club, West Yorkshire Police, Elmet Trust and members of the public generally. The age range of participants was 6 months - 80 years. Many thanks to Anne and Angus at the Dusty Miller pub for the bacon butties which were sponsored by John Durgan (thanks to John). Thanks also go to all the Calderdale Council staff who turned out to help. We have not forgotten that the head of the soldier needs replacing. However we need to raise another £7,000. All donations gratefully received. People can ring me on 885325

More and enlarged photos here
Video footage of the the planting
Video (1)
Video (2) :

- posted 20th June, 2010

Whoever said there was no such thing as community!!!

- posted 19th June, 2010

Extracts from the procession - watch on Youtube
(1) Hebden Bridge Band
(2) Scottish pipe band:
(3) Playgroup, footballers, tractors etc.
(4) Decorated umbrellas and more

- posted 12th June, 2010

MYTHOLMROYD GALA June 12th - leaving Orchard Industrial Estate at 12.00 noon. - posted 6th June, 2010

Throughout 2010 and 2011, various members of Mytholmroyd Scout Group will be carrying out a mixture of fundraising initiatives in order to take part in a variety of projects. On Friday 11th June our next fundraiser is scheduled to take place: Ramble 'N' Rave. This event will be taking place by popular demand due to the success of the New Year's Day Treasure Hunt. The night consists of a family friendly treasure hunt, a barbecue and to finish the night off some live music from local talent. The evening will commence at 6.00 and the latest time for families wishing to take part in the treasure hunt will be 8.00. The barbecue will be available from 8.30, with the live entertainment starting from 9.00. Admission for this event will be just £5 per family or £2 per head. The treasure hunt starts and finishes at Mytholmroyd Community Centre. Any questions; please email: Billy Painter - posted 6th June, 2010

Here in the Upper Calder Valley, Mytholmroyd is the only practical station which has step-free access to the platforms.

Volunteers from the Station Partnership have increasingly been helping those with mobility problems to negotiate the uneven surfaces on the station approach road.

Do you have any knowledge of the Rochdale Canal? Do you know any details of its history? Its wildlife? Its connections to local people or stories of events or activities which took place near or on the Canal? We'd like the opportunity to learn about why the Rochdale Canal is so significant and distinct and what you think is special about it. We also want to know what information you think should be available to users and visitors. Please come and join us at the Good Shepherd Church, Mytholmroyd on Sunday 9th May 2010 from 2pm to 5pm. For further details call Lucy Rogers, The Waterways Trust, 07795838335. - posted 8th May, 2010

Although there is not an official car park at Mytholmroyd Station the owners, Network Rail are planning to re-surface the approach road. Please do not park at the station between May 10 and 21st. The Station Partnership has asked for spaces to be allocated for disabled access - as Mytholmroyd is the only practical step-free station in the upper Calder Valley. We look forward to your cooperation. Geoff Mitchell - 01422 885154 - Chairman - Mytholmroyd Station Partnership. - posted 8th May, 2010

Nader Fekri and John Beaucroft-Mitchell have been elected as Lib Dem councillors for Calder and Luddenden wards. - posted 8th May, 2010

The biannual joint meeting of two local history societies will be in Mytholmroyd Methodist Church Friday May 7th at 7.30pm. Free refreshments will be available. More info. - posted 5th May, 2010

If it matters to you it matters to us.

Tuesday 27 April at 6.30pm (buffet tea provided)

St Michael's Church Hall, New Road,
Mytholmroyd HX7 5DS

To book a place ring 01422393288

Email:

wardforums@calderdale.gov.uk

- posted 25th April, 2010

A fire on the Mount Skip hillside at 10.30 last night. Believed to be caused by a farmer burning the grass which got out of control. See: Youtube video. - posted 24th April, 2010

The Pace Eggers were so good that nearly all of their performance is being uploaded to youTube in short clips as below.

Despite the return of terrible weather many community groups turned out this weekend to take part in Hebden Royd Town Councils annual Spring Clean. Targeting areas close to where their members live and work they each removed accumulated rubbish from grass verges, hedges, waste land, canals, rivers and sports fields. Calder Valley Search & Rescue removed a skip full of shopping trolleys, car tyres and traffic signs from the Black Pit area of the River Calder in Hebden Bridge despite rising water levels with the Station Partnerships at both Hebden and Mytholmroyd removing well over 40 sacks of rubbish between them. Read more: Hebweb. - posted 22nd March, 2010

See also: The Killing Mill

Hebweb feature: The Legacy of Acre Mill. - posted 22nd March, 2010

Keith Sagar's new book, Ted Hughes and Nature:'Terror and Exultation' traces Hughes' changing relationship with nature from his childhood in Mytholmroyd through all his works, culminating in his fishing trips to British Columbia and Alaska in the eighties.

Hughes' relationship with nature is so central to his work that every book on him has discussed it. However, because of the larger scope of all these books, this discussion has remained at a fairly superficial level. Here Keith Sagar tries to take it onto a deeper level by relating it to paganism and Christianity, myth, Greek tragedy, Shakespeare, and the whole tradition of nature poetry in English, to Hughes' particular canon of revered poets, to his wider reading and the shaping events of his life.

It is available in paperback at £9.50 from fast-print.net. - posted 19th March, 2010

Mytholmroyd Memorial Gardens are set to have a revamp under a new scheme starting soon. Calderdale Council is working with Royd Regeneration to create a more spacious and attractive place for people to meet for memorial services and informal gatherings. A key objective of the project is to provide new disabled access from Burnley Road to the Grange Dene Medical Centre. New stone paving will also be laid and a gently sloping path offering a scenic route through the gardens. New seats and lighting will also be installed, along with trees and perennial plants to make the gardens welcoming all year round. The Memorial statue will also be cleaned up as part of the scheme. Read more Calderdale Council Press Release - posted 15th March, 2010

On Sunday the 28th of February 2010, the artwork which sees the completion of the transformation of the former carpark into the beautiful St Michael's square was unveiled. The Bishop of Wakefield the Right Reverend Stephen Platten carried out the ceremony at 3pm. The sculpture is the work of award winning sculptor Nicolas Moreton. Short video clips of the ceremony here
and here - updated 28th February, 2010

Kathryn Thomas, of Mytholmroyd (pictured here at the Victoria Theatre with her award in June 2009) is a volunteer for the National Society for Epilepsy. She was presented with the award in recognition of the six years she has provided information and support to sufferers and their families. She regularly works on the epilepsy stand at the Calderdale Hospital and visits hospitals throughout West Yorkshire making sure leaflets are available. In January this year she received a certificate of recognition at the charity's annual conference at Manchester Town Hall. Dee Moore, the society's north-east regional manager, said: "It would not be possible for us to provide information and support in healthcare settings throughout the country were it not for the dedication and support of volunteer helpers like Kathryn."

and They deserve all this praise Halifax Courier 10 June 2009 - posted 19th February, 2010

A portrait of Ted Hughes, by the artist Reginald Gray, will go on display to the public for the first time after it was donated to Calderdale Council. The portrait is an important addition to the museums collection and shows the former poet laureate against a backdrop of the Calder Valley, the landscape in which he grew up. It will go on display as part of a new temporary exhibition, due to open at Heptonstall Museum in April. The exhibition looks at the influence of the Calder Valley landscape on the poet and his work, and is being produced in partnership with the Elmet Trust. The timing is particularly significant as 2010 marks 80 years since Hughes' birth. Reginald Gray is known as one of today's important portrait painters. He was born in Dublin in 1930 and has painted a number of well known artists, poets and musicians including Francis Bacon, Samuel Beckett, Tracey Emin, Helena Bonham Carter and Juliette Binoche. The portrait was painted in the artist 's studio at Kings Cross, London, and this will be the first time it has been on display in public. Mr Gray is a great admirer of Ted Hughes' poetry and said the portrait was partly inspired by the poem 'Your Paris' in Hughes' Birthday Letters, published in 1998. More info here - posted 5th February, 2010

Free, friendly and informal event for confidential advice on becoming self-employed, starting a business and growing your business and much more. 6.00pm to 8.30 pm St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd More info here - posted 4th February, 2010

On Friday 29th January, The Great Generation Team shall be hosting their biggest fundraiser yet; The Big Night In. The evening will have live music from three different bands (The Reverse, Pink Elephant and Fishing For Bishops), a family quiz, a Deal or No Deal raffle and the whole evening will be compered by former Calder High teacher and Calder Valley legend, Ray Riches. Tickets cost just £5 each, with a family ticket costing only £16. Tickets include quiz entry and a free supper. The evening will kick-off at 7.00 and will run until 10.00, and will be held at the Ted Hughes Theatre, Calder High School. All money raised from the event will go to the Great Generation cause. To reserve tickets for this event please email us here. Please come and support what will be a great evening of fun, laughter and enjoyment. Hope to see you there! Billy Painter, Rowan Carter and Emily Glover - posted 24th January, 2010

A consultation event will take place on Tuesday 26th January 2010 at The Erringden Room, St Michael's Church, New Road, Mytholmroyd. 7.00pm start.

Following the extensive public consultation earlier in the century by the Upper Calder Valley Renaissance project residents and business owners from Mytholmroyd are invited by Royd Regeneration to update plans to improve the village.

During the last five years the town team, which aims to regenerate both Mytholmroyd and Cragg Vale, has worked with community groups, Hebden Royd Town Council, Calderdale Council and Yorkshire Forward to achieve a mixture of many and varied projects. "More info here - posted 19th January, 2010

The New Year's Day Treasure Hunt raised a total of £150 in aid of the Great Generation Project. A total of 30 families entered the treasure hunt in wintry conditions and fun was had by all. The Hunt entailed a nice scenic walk around the countryside of Mytholmroyd with clues spread throughout for families to solve. Keen walker Iain Dale, said, "It was lovely to start 2010 off this way, the walk itself was really enjoyable and it's an added bonus to support a charity such as the Great Generation in the process" Many more events will take place in 2010, with the Big Night Out, 29th January the next in line. More information on this event will be released shortly. - posted 3rd January, 2010

Much snow has fallen in the village and surrounds beginning 17th December and still around as at 3rd January. Thanks to Brian Marsden for this photo.

Mytholmroyd has had snow for a week.

The volunteers of Mytholmroyd Station Partnership welcomed over forty young singers from Burnley Road and Cragg Vale Junior schools. They, together with a similar number of teachers and parents gave homeward-bound commuters and shoppers a pleasant surprise as they stepped from the trains to hear wonderful singing. After an hour in the typical Mytholmroyd Monsoon rain, everyone sheltered in the Church of the Good Shepherd where refreshments were provided by Fr John Gott and the station volunteers. Northern Rail station manager, Matt Gibson gave the young singers a 'goody-bag' as a thank you for their singing in such wet conditions. - posted 17th December, 2009

Mayor of Hebden Royd - Councillor John Beacroft-Mitchell and his wife Joanna opened Burnley Road School's Christmas Fayre Saturday 5th December.

Pictured here with 5 day old Matilda. - posted 6th December, 2009

RADIO LEEDS IN HEBDEN BRIDGE TOMORROW

GUESTBOOK QUERY - Thornbers Hatchery late 1950s or 1960s

MEETING TONIGHT - Monday 30th November 7pm at the Good Shepherd in Mytholmroyd

Hi Everyone, Please see below information about the Buttered Muffins Christmas Concert. This is a brilliant event and one not to be missed, all money goes to the Great Generation Project, which is a fantastic charity. It would be great to see you all there. Thanks in advance, Billy Painter. The Buttered Muffins Christmas Concert, The Ted Hughes Theatre, Calder High School, Mytholmroyd, Tickets, £6, £4, Family tickets, £16 Matinee, 3pm, Evening Show, 7.30pm - The Buttered Muffins Theatre Company is a group of professional street theatre performers who work in the UK, their skills range from juggling to magic to music to acro-balancing to poetry to tomfoolery... and general good clean (most of the time) family fun!!! The event was a huge success last year, and the audience can bring their own picnic as the theatre is set up Cabaret Style!! - posted 29th November, 2009

How many times have you driven through Mytholmroyd and not bothered to stop because you thought there was nothing to be had? And more to the point nowhere to park! Well, it is time to look again - there's more than you think. This week sees the launch of the "You'll be amazed what you can find in Mytholmroyd" cotton bag, which is just the job for repeat shopping. Funded by Calderdale Council under the banner of the Totally Locally campaign, which aims to promote local shopping within Calderdale, the bag was commissioned by Mytholmroyd's local Regeneration Partnership Royd Regeneration, and supplied by Packaging World Ltd based in Sowerby Bridge. The bag lists 34 businesses in the centre of Mytholmroyd who provide a unique, warm and friendly service. more info here - posted 29th November, 2009

A new manager is now in the Dusty Miller. It is open at the usual hours and is serving FOOD Mon - Sat 12.00 to 3.00 and 6.00 to 9.00. Sundays 12.00 to 8.00. There is a varied menu both at lunchtime and in the evening and the food is reported to be "excellent" from various sources. - posted 25th September, 2009

GCSE tally best ever in Calder High School history Hebden Bridge Times full article here

Luddenden's annual Mayor Making will take place on Saturday 12th September. More info here

Self employment and small business start up advice and support for the over 50s. Two free workshops for anyone interested in starting up in business, retraining or facing redundancy. Wednesday 7th October and 21st October 9.30 to 4.00 lunch and refreshments included. St Michael's Enterprise Centre, Church Street, Mytholmroyd. Contact details on the poster. If any of you know anyone who might be interested, please pass on to them and note that the over 50s age range is not proscriptive, there is flexibility. Full Press release which contains contact details can be downloaded here as a pdf file.

Mytholmroyd Amateurs will be performing CAROUSEL (hailed by Time Magazine as "the best musical of the 20th century) from 24 - 28th November 2009. But are suffering from a distinct lack of men for the chorus of their forthcoming productions. Men who are confident moving around on stage, with a rhythm in their soul and a tune in their heart; men who want to be part of an enthusiastic cast who year after year put on productions which win NODA awards and give hundreds of people a great night out - get in touch. (Rehearsals take place at St. Michael's church in Mytholmroyd on Monday and Wednesday evening. More information by ringing 07837 038929 or 01422 886831 for Adrian/Publicity Team or Eric Alston Chairman on 01422 883911. Full Press release can be downloaded here as a pdf file.

The rain stayed away contrary to forecasts making for a community event enjoyed by all.

The remainder of the procession video can be seen on Youtube: here and here - posted 11th July, 2009

Update: Wednesday, 3 June 2009 Lunchtime Walk: Friday 12 June, 12.30 am Start: entrance to Orchard Business Park (opposite Mytholmroyd Library). The Mayor of Hebden Royd will start off the walkers. More info - 9th June

Yesterday evening, Mytholmroyd Walkers Action launched their latest initiative: Walk@Work, at the Erringden Room in the new Town Square, Mytholmroyd. Speakers were Pam Warhurst of Natural England, Chris Bingham of Aspire Technology and historian Jill Liddington who spoke on behalf of Mytholmroyd Walkers Action. More info - 8 May