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Michael’s aiming to be picture perfect

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:06:59 GMT

Local artist Michael Peace is holding his next exhibition of paintings, entitled Down the Valley Sides, in Hebden Bridge Town Hall.

Your full list of gigs for the blues festival

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:03:53 GMT

FOR THE BEST IN BLUES...FRIDAY, May 24

Hebden Bridge all set for a weekend of blues

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:03:32 GMT

Hebden Bridge will be singing the blues this Bank Holiday Weekend when an award-winning festival returns.

Steel yourself as Iron Man’s mettle is tested

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:40:20 GMT

Fantasy, futuristic drama and a fight for survival are some of the key elements of films at Hebden Bridge Picture House this week.

Musical treat on holiday weekend

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:29:07 GMT

Music lovers are in for a bank holiday weekend treat at Hebden Bridge Town Hall.

A hive of activity

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:29:58 GMT

Todmorden’s community beekeeping group – the Bee Friendly Collective – is offering another weekend introduction to the world of beekeeping.

Look after your lovely park!

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:09:17 GMT

A minority of litter louts and people who fail to “pick up” after their dog have prompted an education action day at Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge, today (8.30am to 4pm).

Jo’s journey across Pakistan and India results in new book

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:30:37 GMT

A Hebden Bridge woman’s travels across southern Asia more than 30 years ago have been turned into a book which goes on sale this week.

Helping hands from across the pond will make light work of puppetry

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:36:20 GMT

Next month’s Handmade Parade will have an international feel with artists from across the globe joining the celebration of Hebden Bridge’s unique creativity and culture.

Trades in running again for NME Small Venue award

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:05:40 GMT

For the second year running the Trades Club, Hebden Bridge, has made the shortlist for the NME Small Venue of the Year award.

Punk poet to headline arts festival

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:47 GMT

People queued into the street to buy tickets for punk poet John Cooper Clarke and folk musician June Tabor as Hebden Bridge Festival announced its 20th programme.

Golden girl Hannah Cockroft picks up MBE from the Queen

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:26:06 GMT

Double gold-medal winning paralympian Hannah Cockroft is pictured today with her MBE outside Buckingham Palace.

Pepperjam prepare for launch party at Trades Club

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:44:45 GMT

Soulful dub band Pepperjam launch their second album at the New Beehive, Bradford on Saturday (May 18) with their main launch party at The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge on Sunday, May 26.

Sport just ain’t the same

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:25:38 GMT

Whatever the reason, we know that school sport in this area is not like it was in our day. We played for school teams at different age levels and different sports, willingly giving up our Saturday mornings.

Don’t ‘myth’ your chance to join parade fun

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:45:06 GMT

Here’s your chance to let your imagination run riot by creating carnival costumes and making music for one of Hebden Bridge’s most colourful spectacles.

A feast for the eyes and ears!

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:33:55 GMT

From the moment the orphan boys opened the show with ‘Food Glorious Food’, the preview night audience for Mytholmroyd St Michael’s Amateurs’ production of ‘Oliver!’ was treated to a procession of hit songs from this ever popular Lionel Bart musical.

Gang are on the road to fun

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:05:24 GMT

Join the Gang on the yellow brick road at this year’s Todmorden Gang Show and you won’t be disappointed.

I knew one day I’d unearth a gem...

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:16:26 GMT

Hebden Bridge is, for me, an alphabet: small but with infinite possibilities. A creative environment that is personal, intimate and open.

Arts centre hosts weekend events

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:25:48 GMT

Holme Street Arts Centre is hosting a handmade arts and craft fair on Saturday, May 18.

Celebrate springtime at scenic spot

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:58:09 GMT

Nature and history lovers are being invited to celebrate springtime with a series of walks and wildlife events at Hardcastle Crags this weekend.