The Scallymag for Todmorden & Hebden Bridge - Autumn '17

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Walsden, Cornholme, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Luddendenfoot & Surrounding Areas

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News

For Pre-school and Out of school activities

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Out & About

Focus on:

Imperial War Museum, Salford

Autumn ‘17

Library services for children

Issue 58

For Local Parents, Carers & Kids

Regular features Family Health Literacy News Competitions And More

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contents Diary Pages Playgroups, Out of school clubs, Swimming,

Libraries & Soft Play Pre-School Diary Out-Of-School Diary Competitions Design our next front cover Out & About Imperial War Museum News Martial arts, Netball, Ladies Circle and more Focus On: Libraries in Calderdale Family Health Your health Q&A Literacy The latest news from The Book Case

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Congratulations To: Emily Bauer

aged 8, of Littleborough, who drew our wonderful front cover picture

“Lots of squirrels playing”

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Editor: Hazel Bregazzi Lay-out & Design: Hazel Bregazzi Publishing: Bankside House Publishing, Todmorden Distribution: Many thanks to all schools, groups and other businesses which help with the distribution of The Scallymag® Special Thanks: To all advertisers whose contribution ensures the magazine can be distributed Free of Charge Editorial & Advertising: Hazel Bregazzi, Bankside House, OL14 6BU info@thescallymag.co.uk Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken to ensure that information contained in this magazine is true, accurate and fair, the publisher cannot take any responsibility for events arising from the use of this information. Any statements or opinions given in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. © The Scallymag® 2017 Nothing may be reproduced without permission

She gets a £25 voucher to spend at Silly Billy’s Toy Shop in Hebden Bridge.

Many thanks to Bill from Silly Billy’s for judging the competition.

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ebden Bridge & District Ladies Circle is on the lookout for new members. It is quite possibly something you have never heard of so we have found out more.

The first Ladies Circle was set up in 1932 as a group for the wives of members of the Round Table and had similar aims and values; a way for young women to connect, have a great time and put something back into their community through charity fund raising.

It is open to all ladies aged between 18 and 45 and is now a modern, vibrant club with many groups all around the country, our local group being based in Hebden Bridge.

Alison Edge, a local member, told us why she joined and what she gets out of it.

“I moved from Bradford to Todmorden 6 years ago when my children were just 1 & 3. I was working full time, commuting to Bradford and, other than speaking to a few Mums at nursery drop off and pick up, I didn’t know anyone in the local area.

“Then one of the Mums asked me if I wanted to go on a tour of Holmfirth Vineyard. It didn’t take me long to say yes! There were about 15 other women on the tour and they were all really friendly. We had a great night, even

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though it was tipping it down!

“I didn’t know it at the time but these lovely ladies belonged to Hebden Bridge & District Ladies Circle, a group that I had never previously heard of. I went out with the ‘Circlers’ again and continued to have fun and then joined myself. So far this year we’ve had a Greek night, had a laugh attempting to play badminton, got all dolled up for a posh frocks & prosecco night, fried our own fish supper - and that’s just the highlights!

“Not only have I made lifelong friends through Circle but I’ve been able to be part of a group that raises money for local and national charities. This year our charity is The Alzheimer’s Society.”

The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, in various locations around the area.

For more information:

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support for young crime victims

oung victims of crime in Calderdale now have a new service offering support and advice.

A pilot project called Step Forward has been set up to support young victims of any crime. The service is run by Calderdale Council’s Youth Offending Team with funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Step Forward will help young victims with advice and also signpost any relevant help. The project is led by a co-ordinator and volunteers, who will also provide mentoring support on a one to one basis.

Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Megan Swift, said: “Being a victim of a crime is

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traumatic for anyone, but for young people it can be particularly distressing, with some young victims being unsure where to go for support.

“Up until now, there has not been any specific service for young victims in Calderdale. Step Forward will provide a really important service, with our volunteers acting as a stable mentor and supporting young victims through a difficult time.”

Young people using the service will have been through differing experiences, so the project is looking to recruit volunteers who are caring, understanding and can spare a couple of hours a week to mentor a young person.

Volunteer mentors would be required to meet with victims for an agreed number of sessions. The session

may be supporting a young person to access positive activities, be a listening ear and support to attend any relevant meetings.

No formal qualifications are required, but it is necessary that those applying are over the age of 18. They will also need to be reliable, committed and non judgmental.

Training will be provided and volunteers will need an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check- the Council will cover the cost of this. Regular ongoing support will be provided.

For more information

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EGIS Martial Arts Academy has been running in Hebden Bridge for over three years. Now, at a time of year when many children have just started a new school, Darren Ogden, the instructor at the Salem Centre school, explains how their programme can help with the transition.

“The AEGIS Martial Arts and Leadership Academy aims to help develop the important life skills of focus, concentration, self discipline, listening and confidence, through our structured programmes and work books.

These skills will inevitably lead to happier students within the school setting who are more able to reach their full potential.

“We also adhere to the key areas of the educational department’s effective learning curriculum so your child is more prepared and can progress further at school.”

The key areas covered are: • Personal, social and emotional development - AEGIS actively teach socialisation. We help your child to engage better with other children of a similar age by discussing basic life skills such as courtesy and respect.

This helps your child to appreciate others and consider how their behaviour affects them.

• Communication and language - We teach students the importance of good communication, using such techniques as eye contact and positive body language to demonstrate confidence and respect.

Also, by engaging our students with questions around their martial arts and life skills, we encourage them to communicate their ideas and thoughts. They also learn better analytical skills by increasing their understanding of the theories underpinning the drills which they do in their lessons.

• Physical development - through the training, your child will develop a strong body, heart and inner strength to help them

cope with life’s challenges. It also helps young children to develop physical awareness, balance and co ordination.

• Playing and exploring - We encourage a ‘Can Do’ attitude amongst our students. They are encouraged to take on challenges in class and overcome obstacles as part of the programme. This helps develop a confidence to try new things, explore opportunities and overcome obstacles when out of the academy.

• Active learning - AEGIS martial arts provides your child with opportunities to advance by actually doing. By learning techniques, then practicing them themselves, they are engaged, both physically and mentally, during the whole process.

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0 Darren or Tracey Ogden  07903 706784 8 hebdenbridge@aegismartialarts.co.uk R www.aegismartialarts.co.uk martialartshebden

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o your girls like netball at school and fancy doing more? Or did you used to enjoy it at school and would like to get back into the sport? Well Todmorden Tornadoes might be just what you’re looking for.

Todmorden Tornadoes Netball Team is now entering its fourth year with head coaches Lisa & Ellie Pearson, assisted by Abbie Cowie and Kathryn Dempsey.

Lisa and Ellie are mother and daughter who had a passion for netball themselves but also wanted to bring the sport into the community for girls and young women locally. Training is done weekly for girls from year 7 upwards, on a Tuesday at Todmorden Sports Centre.

Times depend on age and ability (see diary pages for details). There are currently over 50 local girls registered and regularly attending the sessions.

For older ladies, the club also hosts “Back 2 Netball” sessions, held during the summer months. These are for those who want to return to the sport and, so far, has enabled a further 2 teams to register for the Todmorden Netball League.

And for anyone may not be as fit as they once were, “Walking Netball” has recently become more popular.

Todmorden Tornadoes are proud to host a walking netball session every week and has regular attendance of players who may not have played since leaving school.

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0 Lisa Pearson  07977 007190 8 todmordentornadoes@yahoo.co.uk todmordentornadoes @todtornadoes

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uring a particularly wet half term, I was desperately looking for something or somewhere to take the children. A strict criteria list agreed by all four of us was applied to the selection process. Elements within the venue/activity had to be of interest to all the children at once, that it was under cover, no walking boots were needed (their stipulation) and it had to be extremely competitively priced (my condition).

After much searching on the internet we (to my utter amazement) agreed to spend the afternoon visiting The Imperial War Museum (known as IWM North), based in Manchester at Salford Quays.

Opened in 2002, it’s one of five branches of the Imperial War Museum exploring the conflicts on people and society, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth; from the First World War to almost the present day. It is the first branch of the Imperial War Museum to be located in the North of England. The Museum occupies a site overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal in Trafford Park; an area, which during the Second World War, was a key industrial centre and consequently heavily bombed during

the Manchester Blitz in 1940. The Lowry Theatre complex is located next to the Museum and the MediaCityUK development is situated opposite, across the water at Salford Quays.

It seemed easier to drive there, than get a train and then tram, although there is a Manchester Metrolink station close by. Car parking is limited and there is a charge depending on how long you intend to stay. For up to four hours (the lowest tariff) the cost is £5.00; however entrance to the Museum is free.

The main exhibition space is all on one floor, so not the multi-level displays you experience in many other museums. It is a large open plan area divided by huge partitions and the floor is tilted, this all adds to the austere atmosphere. It can appear that each era of war is intermingled with another, but it has been carefully and creatively laid out, so there is logic and an order to it. On entering the Museum there is a Harrier Jump-jet suspended from the ceiling; my seven year old was enthralled by this, as he was when he saw the Russian tank and desert patrol vehicle. There are many interactive displays; but when we went (during a busy wet half term), few were working.

There are a number of smaller rooms with exhibits as well, but they didn’t seem to contain much.

One of the features of the Museum is that every hour there are film shows about events of war. The lights in the

main area are dimmed and visuals are displayed on the walls. It’s an interesting idea which can engage older children, but can seem scary to younger ones, unless you warn them first this is going to happen!

At one end of the main area there is a Special Exhibition Gallery, the subject of which changes on a regular basis. When we went it was Fashion on a Ration, which fascinated my daughter as she insisted on reading the accompanying notes for every exhibit – totally unheard of before.

The staff were very knowledgeable, eager to answer questions and very helpful. There is a café offering standard fare, but as always, I took a picnic and we used the designated picnic room.

There are plenty of toilet facilities, lockers and baby change rooms; including a children’s activity room where special events are held.

To be completely honest, after we had spent maybe an hour and a half there, we used their amenities before walking around The Lowry complex and spotting famous TV logos! Well, I had paid for four hours parking, so it seemed a waste not to. All in all, it was an interesting afternoon with plenty to see and read for the children. It wasn’t a typical ‘old artefacts in glass cases’ sort of place, it was very thought-provoking.

So, I’d say an unlikely and surprising ‘win’ all round!

By Tracey Sunderland

diary pages

Friday

The Fun Track Out of School Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Caldene Ave. Mytholmroyd 01422 882226

Colden Early Years Nursery Colden School Playground, Smithy Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge 01422 846734

Before & After School Luddenden Dene J,I & N CE School, Dene View, Luddenden Foot Andrea - 07812 905251

Thursday

Space at The Ark The Ark Nursery, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd 01422 882010

Wednesday

Steiner Kindergarten Steiner Kindergarten St. John’s Centre Cragg Vale caldersteiner@gmail.com

Tuesday

Out of School clubs

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:30- 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

Todmorden Playgroup Todmorden C of E School Playground, Burnley Rd, Todmorden 01706 812019

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Mytholmroyd Playgroup The Community Centre, Caldene Avenue, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge 01422 882226

The Ark Pre-School Dean Hey Farm, Cragg Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 882010

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received. Please phone ahead before setting out as details can change at any time.

The second spread shows the many different activities available for school age children, from Chess to Dancing, Karate to Brass bands! Again, please use the contact details provided to check details before setting out.

If you have any new or up-dated information that should be included here, please let us know – contact details are on page 3.

Heptonstall Out of School Club Heptonstall J, I & N School, Smithwell Lane, Heptonstall 01422 843619

On this first page we have the Pre-school and Playgroups that run in our area. These usually offer free sessions for children aged 3 and over for 15 hours per week during term time. Contact them directly for more information.

The Out of School Clubs listings are for older children who require care outside normal school hours or during holidays. Those

listed take all children, not just those who attend any associated school.

The bottom section shows opening times for places you might like to visit regularly with your child.

The centre spread is the Pre-school Diary.

White background is for drop-in sessions, shaded background is for bookable activities.

All sessions will require an adult to remain with the child at all times. Most activities charge a small fee; all Children’s Centre services are free, with any donations gratefully

Hebden Royd Out-Of-Schools Club Upper Rooms, St James’ Church, Hebden Royd 01422 842821

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he heart of The Scallymag are the following indispensible diary pages.

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9:00 - 12:00 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2 to 4

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 4:00*

9:00 - 12:00 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2 to 4

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 4:00*

9:00 - 12:00 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2 to 4

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 4:00*

9:00 - 12:00 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2 to 4

9:00 - 12:00 1:00 - 4:00*

9:00 - 12:00 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2 to 4

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

* Lunchtime supervision is also provided for children staying all day, for a small extra charge.

Mytholmroyd Library Cragg Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 883933

Walsden Library Inchfield Road, Walsden 01706 815602

Maxwell’s Fun House Hollins Mill, Rochdale Road, Walsden Todmorden 01706 813166

Upsy Daisy’s Playcentre Moderna Business Park, Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 881717

Jitterbugs Play Centre Riverside Works, Todmorden Road, Littleborough 01706 378123

soft play

Todmorden Library Strand, Rochdale Road Todmorden 01706 815600

Library times

Hebden Bridge Library Cheetham Street Hebden Bridge 01422 842151

* See Diary Listing for Fun Swim times

Swim for all Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Swim

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9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 7:00

Tuesday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 3.45 7:00 - 8.15

Wednesday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 7:00

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Thursday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 9.00

10:00 - 6:30

Friday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 7:00 8.00 - 9.00

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Saturday

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Pre-school diary

Midgley Under 5’s 9:45 - 11:15 Midgley School, Midgley Claire - 01422 883837

Parent Support Drop-In 10:00 - 11:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Heptons Toddler 10:00 - 1 Heptons Club, Ac please c

Baby Massage 10:30 - 11:30 Maxwell’s Fun House Todmorden or Hebden Bridge.

Hollins Mill, Rochdale Road, Please call for details Walsden, Todmorden Debbie - 07899 077704 Samantha - 07455 988497

Parent & Toddler Swimming 12:30 - 1:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913

Ducklings Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Todmor - Dragon 6:00 - 6: Todmord Todmord Keith Ra 4 - 6 yrs

Luddenden Valley Stay & Play 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Collette - 07901 748024

Mytholmroyd Toddlers 9:15 - 11:15 Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Elphaborough, Mytholmroyd 01422 882226

BATS Playgroup 9:30 - 11:30 Central Methodist Church, Todmorden Samantha - 07455 988497

Childminder Network Group 9:45 - 11:45 (term time only) Dodnaze Community Centre, 54 Hirst Grove, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970

Active Walking (not suitable for pushchairs) 9:45 - 11:15 Meet at St George’s Square, Hebden Bridge Lucy - 07943 771739

Icky Stic 10:00 - 1 Methodis Street, H Nichola

Parent & Toddler Swimming 9:00 - 10:00 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913

Baby Massage 10:00 - 11:00 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Christine - 07535 187264

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 Machpelah Mill, Burnley Road, Hebden Bridge Sally - 07904 052 816

Parent & Toddler Swimming 1:30 - 2:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913

Ducklings Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

First Ballet & Tip Tap Toe 4:00 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 4 - 5 yrs

Leader T 5:30 - 6:3 AEGIS A Commun Central S 07903 7

Parent & Toddlers 9:15 - 11:15 St Joseph’s Primary School, Wellington Road, Todmorden Rowena - 01706 812948

Mumfit - postnatal exercises 9:30 - 10:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Julie - 079503 764969

Mum Zone 10:00 - 1:00 Queen Hotel, Rise Lane, Todmorden 01706 819917

Older baby Yoga 10:30 - 11:15 DC Dance Studios, Victoria Road, Todmorden Julie - 07503 764969 Age 12 weeks and older

Weaning Group 11:00 - 12;00 (1st Wed only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

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Blackshaw Head Parents & Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 Blackshaw Head Chapel, Hebden Bridge Ann - 01706 810596

Thula Mama (Mums and Babies Steiner Baby Group Harmony Singing) 10.00 - 11.15 Machpelah Mill, Burnley Road, 10.00 - 11.30 Hebden Bridge Central Hebden Bridge Sally - 07904 052 816 Liz Powers 01422 847702

Little Bear Feet 11:00 - 11:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 1½ - 3 yrs

Parent & Toddler Swimming 11:45 - 12:45 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913

Ducklings Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Prescho 4:00 - 4: DC Danc Todmord Dawn - 0

Parent & Toddlers 9:00 - 11:30 Gordon Riggs, Bottom’s Mill Bistro, Walsden

Central Street Playgroup 9:00 - 11:00 (term time only) Central Street School, Hebden Bridge 01422 842784

St Michael’s Angels Worship and Play 9:15 - 11:00 Mytholmroyd Cricket Club, Moderna Way, Mytholmroyd Catherine - 01422 883130

Luddenden Valley Stay & Play 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Collette - 07901 748024

Dodnaze Parent & Toddlers 9.45 - 11.15 Dodnaze Community Centre, 54 Hirst Grove, Hebden Bridge

Blackshawhead Arty Toddler Group 9:45 - 12:00 Blackshawhead Chapel, Hebden Bridge Lorraine - 01422 844971

Breastfe 10:00 - 1 Todmord Burnley 01706 3

Jo Jingles 9:30 - 10:15 (under 2s), 10:30 - 11:15, (over 2s), 11:30 - 12:15 (3mths - walking) 12:30 - 1:15 (over 3s), Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Jo Corbett - 01706 212889

Baby Messy play 10:00 - 10:45 The Star Tree Studio, 42 Victoria Street, Littleborough Neela - 07778 543233

Mini Me Time Mini Movers 10:00 - 11:00 Riverside School, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge Fiona - 07768 636427 Confident walkers +

Post Natal Mum & Baby Yoga 11:00 - 12:30 Calderale Yoga Centre, 38 Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge Donna 07985 274181

Mini Me Time Mini Groovers 11:00 - 12:00 Riverside School, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge Fiona - 07768 636427 3 mths - walking

Parent & Toddler Swimming 12:15 - 1:15 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913

Dance w 4:00 - 4: DC Danc Todmord Dawn - 0 Age 3 - 4

Stubbings Toddler Group 9:00 - 11:00 Stubbings Infant School, School Street, Hebden Bridge, 01422 842728

Old Town Playgroup 9:00 - 11:00 Old Town Primary School, Billy Lane, Old Town 01422 842859

Luddenden Valley Stay & Play 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Collette - 07901 748024

Mytholmroyd Toddlers 9:15 - 11:15 Mytholmroyd Community Centre car park, Elphaborough, Mytholmroyd 01422 882226

Baby & Tweenies Stay & Play 9:30 - 11:30 Todmorden Health Centre, Lower George Street, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Active Walking (not suitable for pushchairs) 9:45 - 11:15 Meet at St George’s Square, Hebden Bridge Lucy - 07943 771739

Tinderw School 10:00 - 1 The Cric Todmord Claire -

Art Stars 10:00 - 10:45 The Star Tree Studio, 42 Victoria Street, Littleborough Neela - 07778 543233

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 St John’s Centre, Cragg Vale Sally - 07904 052 816

MiniMeTime Sign 10:00 - 11:00 (term time only) Riverside School, Holme St, Hebden Bridge Fiona - 07768 636427 Ages 6 mths - 2 yrs

Messy Monsters 10:20 -11:20

Dance with Melody Bear 9:00 - 9:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Pre-school Boys Dance 9:45 - 10:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Pre-School Ballet & Tap 9:15 - 10:15 Sarah Hitchon School of Dance, The Conservative Club, Rochdale Road, Todmorden Sarah - 07929 576785

Caterpillar Club 8:30 - 11:00 (term time only) Scout Road Academy, Scout Road, Mytholmroyd Emma - 07901 888829

Parent & Toddlers 9:15 - 12:15 The Old Library, 1 Parkside Road, Cornholme Oxana - 01706 813222

Art Stars 10:00 - 10:45 The Star Tree Studio, 42 Victoria Street, Littleborough Neela - 07778 543233

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 St John’s Centre, Cragg Vale Sally - 07904 052 816

Mytholm Parent & Toddlers 9:00 - 11:00 Hebden Royd School, Church Lane, Hebden Bridge 01422 842821

Walsden Community Playgroup @ St Peter’s 9:15 - 11:00 St Peter’s Church, Walsden Sheila 01706 812782

Centre Vale Playgroup 9:30 - 11:30 Fielden Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Please call in for details

Messy Monsters 10:20 -11:20

Stay and Play

Ante-Natal Clinic 9:00 - 4:00 Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden By appointment only via your midwife

Jo Jingles - Family session 9:45 - 10:30

Jitterbugs Play Centre Riverside Works, Todmorden Road, Littleborough

Jo Corbett - 01706 212889

(With Speech & Language Therapise 3rd Wed Only) 10:00 - 11:30 (Term Time Only)

St James’ Church, Church Lane, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970 - FREE Ages 0 - 5yrs

Fun Swim 1:30 - 2:45 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Ducklings Swimming various levels 9:00 - 1:30; 3:15 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Little Bear Feet 9:00 - 9:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 1½ - 3 yrs

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1:00 - 3: Todmord Burnley 01706 3

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Time Groovers 12:00 (term time only) e School, Holme St, Bridge 07768 636427 mths - 1 yrs

Bookstart Busy Babies 11:00 - 11:40 The Terrace Room, Hebden Bridge Town Hall, St Geirge’s Street, Hebden Bridge Ben - 01422 392620

Baby Stay and Play 12:30 - 2:00 (Term Time Only) Central Street School, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970 - FREE

Stay & Play 1:30 - 3:00 (Term Time Only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

St Mary’s Family Service All Children Welcome 4:05 onwards St Mary’s Church, Todmorden 01706 819300

Yoga for Pregnancy 7:00 - 8:30 Todmorden Donna 07985 274181

Toddler Tuesday

10% off Pottery Painting plus a free coffee (excludes holidays)

NB: Shaded background indicated these events are bookable. You must call beforehand.

White background shows drop-in events open to all.

Bumps & Babes

support group for multiple births

10:00 - 11:30 Open 10:00 - 5:00 The Methodist Church, New Flying Saucers, Butlers Wharf, Road, Hebden Bridge Hebden Bridge Nicola - 01422 843129 01422 846666

Pregnancy Yoga 7:00 - 8:30 Birchcliffe Centre, Birchcliffe Road, Hebden Bridge April - 07930 466759

Baby Stay & Play 1:30 - 3:00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE Pre-walkers only Todmorden Taekwondo - Dragons 6:00 - 6:30 Todmorden Town Hall, Todmorden Keith Raistrick - 07789 074198 4 - 6 yrs

Tweenies/Midweek Movers (With Speech & Language Therapise 2nd Wed Only) 1:30 - 3:00 (Term Time Only)

Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE Ages 0 - 3yrs

Baby Massage & Yoga 2:00 - 2:45 DC Dance Studios, Victoria Road, Todmorden Julie - 07503 764969 Age under 12 weeks

Todmorden Swimming Club - Widths

7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Deborah - 07551 266862

Crafty Creatures Dad & Male Carers Group - 5:00 (1st Thu of month) (Term 3.30 - 5.00 (2nd Thu of month) (Term 3:30 Time only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Time only)

Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE Ages 3 - 6yrs

Ducklings Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Leader Tots 5:30 - 6:30 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784

Aquatots 11.00 - 11.45 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Aquababes 11.00 - 11.45 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Parent Advice Session 12.30 – 1.45 (term time only) Central Street School, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970 appointment only

Diddy Disco 1:30 - 2:30 Todmorden Cricket Club, Burnley Road, Todmorden Chantelle - 07393 207650

MiniMeTime Massage 12:00 - 1:00 (term time only) Riverside School, Holme St, Hebden Bridge Fiona - 07768 636427 Ages 0 - 6 mths

MiniMeTime Yoga 1:00 - 2:00 (term time only) Riverside School, Holme St, Hebden Bridge Fiona - 07768 636427 Ages 2 mths - 1 yrs

Mini Me Time Baby Massage 1:00 - 2:00 Riverside School, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge Fiona - 07768 636427 0 - 6 mths

Mini Me Time Baby Yoga 2:00 - 3:00 Riverside School, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge Fiona - 07768 636427 2 mths - 1 yr

Family Fun Swim (U 11s) 10:00 - 12:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Family Service with crafts/Messy Church 10.30 - 11.45 (1st Sunday only) St Peter’s Church, Walsden Rev’d Nancy 07964 340849

Family Fun Swim (U 14s) 1:00 - 2:15 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Leader Tots 10:00 - 11:00 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784

Lesbian Parents Group Sunday Socials 2:00 - 4:00 (last Sun only) Various Locations - call for more info.

07704 568237

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stall Parents & Group 11:45 stall Social & Bowling cre Lane, Heptonstall call in for details

Ducklings Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Todmorden Swimming Club - Widths

7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Deborah - 07551 266862

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Mini Movers - Disco/Cheer 4:00 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Modern Jazz Dancing 4:00 - 7:15 Sarah Hitchon School of Dance, The Conservative Club, Rochdale Road, Todmorden Sarah - 07929 576785 3 + yrs

St Josephs Rainbows 5:00 - 6:00 St Josephs School, Wellington Road, Todmorden Rowena - 07470 400044 5 - 7 yrs

Mini Movers - Street Crew 5:00 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Mini Movers - Ballroom/Latin 5:30 - 6:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Judo Excellence 6:00 - 7:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 5 - 7 yrs

Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

After School Swimming 4:30 - 6:15 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

Campaigners - Kids Zone 5:00 - 6:30 Lumbutts Church, Lumbutts, Todmorden Les or Pat 01706 814754 6 - 12 yrs

Football Coaching 5:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 8+ yrs

2nd Luddenden Rainbows 5.30 - 6.30 every fortnight Kershaw Youth Centre Kershaw Drive, Luddendenfoot Fran - 07711 871068 5 - 7 yrs

Hebden Bridge Chess Club 6:00 - 7:15 Trades Club, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge John Kerrane 01422 842426

After School Swimming 3:30 - 6:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

Gym 4:00 - 5:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 8 - 15 yrs

Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Mini Movers - Musical Theatre 5:00 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 4 - 6 yrs

Netball Beginners 5:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Lisa - 07977 007190 10+ yrs

Netball Intermediate 6:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Lisa - 07977 007190 11+ yrs

Climbing Fun 4:00 - 5:30 Climbing’ Skool, Vale Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Georgina 01706 819100

Ballet & Tap 4:00 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 5+ yrs

Tod Harriers Junior Training 5:00 - 6:30 Todmorden High School, Ewood Land, Todmorden Ben Crowther 07817 108921

Calder Valley Fell Runners - Junior 5:45 - 6:45 Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Caldene Avenue, Mytholmroyd Alastair 07812 593660 8+ yrs

Todmorden Community Brass - 5-Note Beginners Band 6:00 - 6:45 The Bandroom, Wellington Road, Todmorden David White 01706 815820

Kids Sewing Club 3:30 - 5:00 Word of Mouth, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Jinny - 01422 648299 8+ yrs

Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

TIMS (Model Railway enthusiasts) Junior section 5:00 - 7:00 Knowl End Farm, Staups lane, Todmorden David - 07763 347579 7+ yrs

Climbing’ Skool Academy 5:00 - 6:30 Climbing’ Skool, Vale Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Georgina 01706 819100

7th Todmorden Brownies 6:10 - 7:25 Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden Abigail 07796 618411 7 - 10 yrs

2nd Todmorden Brownies 6:15 - 7:30 St Joseph's School, Wellington Road, Todmorden Fiona Monaghan 01706 819703 7 - 10 yrs

Dancing - Various classes 4:00 - 8:45 Fielden House, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah Hitchon 07929 576785 10 + yrs

After School Swimming 4:00 - 6:00 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

7th Todmorden Rainbows 5:00 - 6:00 Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden Katie - 07769 151276 5 - 7 yrs

Tai Kwon Do 6:00 - 7:00 Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Mytholmroyd Helen 07901833249 6 - 14 yrs

18th Hebden Bridge Beavers 6:15 - 7:15 Top Floor, Salem Mill, Hebden Bridge Sarah Watson hebdenbridgebeavers@gmail.com 6 - 8 yrs

Todmorden Taekwondo 6:30 - 7:30 Todmorden Town Hall, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 5+ yrs

After School Swimming 3:30 - 4:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

Dancing - Various classes 4:00 - 8:00 Fielden House, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah Hitchon 07929 576785 10 + yrs

Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Football Training 5:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 7 - 8 yrs

2nd Hebden Bridge Brownies 6:00 - 7:15 Hope Baptist Church, New Road, Hebden Bridge Christine 01422 843725 7 - 10 yrs

1st Heptonstall Brownies 6:30 - 7:30 Heptonstall Junior School, Heptonstall Angie Mossman 07795 506083 7 - 10 yrs

Kids Sewing Club 3:30 - 5:00 Word of Mouth, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Jinny - 01422 648299 8+ yrs

Football Training 4:00 - 5:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5 - 6 yrs

Climbing Fun 4:30 - 6:00 Climbing’ Skool, Vale Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Georgina 01706 819100

1st Mytholmroyd Rainbows 5:45 - 6:45 St Michael’s Church Hall, Mytholmroyd Lisa Thwaite 01422 886274 5 - 7 yrs

8th/26th Calder Valley Cubs 6:00 - 7:15 Central Methodist Church, off Bramsche Square, Todmorden Dave Payne 01706 816568 8 - 10 yrs

Woodcraft Folk (Elfin & Pioneers) 6:30 - 7:45 Salem Mill (Top Floor) Salem Street, Hebden Bridge Eden 07908 379983 6+ yrs

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy 4:30 - 5:30 Hope Baptist Church, New Road, Hebden Bridge Wendy 01706 810164 5 to 11 yrs

Swimming various levels 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

After School Swimming 4:00 - 5:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

8th/26th Calder Valley Beavers 5:30 - 6:45 Central Methodist Church, off Bramsche Square, Todmorden Dave Payne 01706 816568 6 - 8 yrs

Family AEGIS Class 6:00 - 7.00 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784 7+ yrs and adults

Todmorden Swimming Club - Widths 7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Deborah - 07551 266862

Dancing - Various classes 4:00 - 7:30 Fielden House, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah Hitchon 07929 576785 10 + yrs

Junior Tennis 4:00 - 5:00 Todmorden Tennis Club, Hallroyd Road, Todmorden Andrew 01706 815265 4 - 10 yrs

Climbing’ Skool Academy 4:30 - 6:00 Climbing’ Skool, Vale Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Georgina 01706 819100

Rugby League Under 12’s 6:00 - 7:00 Littleborough JARLFC, Littleborough Sports Club, Rakewood Lane, Littleborough Janine O7894 791033

Todmorden Community Brass Training Band 6:30 - 7:30 The Bandroom, Wellington Road, Todmorden Maurice 01706 816588

Football Training 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+, 7+, 9+ & 11+ yrs

Ballet & Tap 9:00 onwards Sarah Hitchon School of Dance, The Conservative Club, Rochdale Road, Todmorden Sarah - 07929 576785 3 + yrs

Dance 4 All 9:15 - 1:15 Riverside School, Hebden Bridge Abigail 07772 608989 5+ yrs

Lane Shaw Drama Academy 10:00 - 1:30 Hebden Bridge Town Hall St George’s Street Hebden Bridge 07754 970798

Ballet & Tap (various levels) 10:00 - 11:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Judo Excellence 11:00 - 12:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 8+ yrs

Border Gymnastics 9:00 onwards Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Paul 01706 816755 5+ yrs

Swimming various levels 9:00 - 1:15 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Junior Badminton 9:30 - 10:30 Calder High School, Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd Mary Smith 07970 734639 6 - 11 yrs

Judo Excellence 10:00 - 11:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 5 - 7 yrs

Gym 10:00 - 11:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 10 - 11 yrs

Hebden Bridge Saints Saturday Soccer Club 11:00 - 12:00 Luddenden Dene School, Dene View, Luddendenfoot.

Nick Farrar 01422 882378 5 - 8 yrs

20th Pennine Calder Beavers 9:00 - 12:00 (first Sat of Month) Ferney Lee School, Todmorden Rachel Ormerod 07766 890668 6 - 8 yrs

Mini Movers - Disco/Cheer 9:00 - 10:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Rugby League Training 9:45 - 11:15 Littleborough Community Campus School, Calderbrook Road Carol Locket 01706 378348 7 - 9 yrs

Todmorden Judo Club 10:00 - 12:00 Canteen Mill, Whiteplatts Street, Todmorden Sean Nuttall 07812 187270 5+ yrs

Mini Movers - Gymnastic Dance 11:00 - 11:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Climbing Fun 11:00 - 12:30, 2:30 - 4:00, 5:30 - 7:00 Climbing’ Skool, Vale Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Georgina 01706 819100

Cornholme Recorder Choir 3:50 - 4:35 The Old Library, 1 Parkside Road, Cornholme

Todmorden Taekwondo 6:30 - 7:30 Todmorden Town Hall, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 5+ yrs

Todmorden Swimming Club - Lengths 7:00 - 8:00, 8:00 - 9:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Deborah - 07551 266862 For strong swimmers

Luddendenfoot Boys Brigade Anchors & Juniors 6:45 - 8:00 Luddendenfoot Civic Institute, Station Road Heather - 01422 885542 5 - 11 yrs

Judo Excellence 7:00 - 8:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 8+ yrs

Family AEGIS Class 6:30 - 7:30 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784 7+ yrs and adults

20th Pennine Calder Cubs 6:30 - 8:00 Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Chris 07774 817235 8 to 10½ yrs

1st Old Town Brownies 6:30 - 7:45 Stubbings Infant School, School Street, Hebden Bridge Dinah Newsome 01422 843202 7 - 10 yrs

2nd Mytholmroyd Brownies 6:30 - 8:00 The Ark Angela Trowell 01422 885378 7 - 10 yrs

Todmorden Swimming Club - Widths 7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Deborah 07551 266862

Todmorden Guides 7:15 - 9:00 Roomfields Baptist Church, Todmorden Clare Goddard - 07726599287 10 yrs +

Todmorden Shotokan Karate 7:00 - 8:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 07794 241107 7+ yrs

Todmorden Judo Club 7:00 - 8:00 Canteen Mill, Whiteplatts Street, Todmorden Sean Nuttall 07812 187270 8+ yrs

Luddenden Guides 7:00 - 8:45 Luddenden Youth Centre, Kershaw Drive, Luddenden Foot.

Sue Dodd - 07920482404 10 yrs + 18th Hebden Bridge Cubs 6:30 - 8:00 Hebden Bridge Town Hall, St George’s St. Hebden Bridge Howard hebdenbridgecubs@gmail.com 8 - 10½ yrs

Todmorden Shotokan Karate 7:00 - 8:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 07794 241107 7+ yrs

Family AEGIS Class 6:30 - 7:30 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784 7+ yrs and adults

Heptonstall Guides 7:50 - 9:00 Heptonstall Junior School Emma Hind - 07821419547 10 yrs +

NB. If you would like to list to join a Rainbows or Brownie pack, please visit the website to register & state which pack you are interested in. www.girlguiding.org.uk

Fun Swim 1:15 - 2:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 Under 14s Swimming various levels 3:15 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Hebden Bridge Saints Team Trials Please phone for times and venue details Graeme 01422 884527

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Sports Zone 60 - For children with disabilities 1:00 - 2:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Debbie 01422 264740 6 + yrs

Junior Hippodrome Youth Theatre Alternate Sundays 10:00 - 12:00 Hippodrome Theatre, Halifax Road, Todmorden Martin 01706 817518 8 -10 yrs Entry by Audition

Family AEGIS Class 11:00 - 12:00 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784 7+ yrs and adults

Family Fun Swim 10:00 - 12:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 Under 11s

Climbing Fun 12:30 - 2:00 Climbing’ Skool, Vale Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Georgina 01706 819100

Family Fun Swim 1:15 - 2:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 Under 14s

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focus on: Libraries for children

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n an increasingly digital age, we may view the role of libraries as obsolete, but it is worth looking again. Here, in Calderdale, libraries still see themselves as very much a centre of community and culture, and that includes all children too.

Joining the library is free for everyone and, in Calderdale, all under 16s benefit from easy instant joining and no fines. Look further though; there is much more, especially for under 5s.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme are fun sessions held at Hebden Bridge Library on Monday mornings 11:00-11:40am (also at King Cross and Brighouse Libraries at other times). The sessions are suitable for all babies and toddlers accompanied by an

adult at all times. The sessions cost £2 or free for Passport to Leisure holders.

Bookstart is a national book gifting programme which gives a free pack of books, games and activity ideas to children aged 9 months and again at 36 months. If you haven’t received your packs, contact our Early Years Librarian on 01422 392620.

Count Me In 1,2,3 are packs designed to encourage learning about numeracy through picture books.

There are three packs available and each contains a book, games and activities which are fun and educational.

The packs are available for families to borrow from all Calderdale Libraries Storytots are storytelling sessions specifically for children aged 2-4 years. These activities are usually based on a well loved children’s book

or author and activities include stories and crafts. Storytots take place during school holidays and have a small charge of £2 or £3 per child. Visit the Calderdale library service website for information about where and when the sessions are taking place.

Finally, as well as the obvious book loaning and reference sections, don’t forget you can borrow audio CDs and DVD for a small charge (you must be over 18 to borrow CDs and DVDs), read daily newspapers and make free use of computers and the internet (this may need to be booked in advance).

For children doing homework projects there is also free photocopying and printing services - ask at the library for more details.

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Est. 2002

Magical children’s nursery set in 4-acre countryside site ● ● ● ● ● ●

1:2 staff to child ratio up to 12 months Dedicated key person Sleep room with relaxing music Low level windows Purpose built cushion floored area for tummy time Secure outdoor play area with canopy to protect against sun & rain

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• Drop off and pick up service from local schools • Large outdoor area with football nets and traversing wall • Sports Hall with indoor traversing wall and basketball/football court • Computer suite & games consoles • Chill out zone & nail bar • Self contained kitchen • Fleet of mini buses for Before and After School and Holiday Club transport

Space at The Ark, Dean Hey Farm, Mytholmroyd, HX7 5RU www.thearkexperience.co.uk

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Halifax Piece Hall will see the opening of a brand new children’s bookshop in October. The newly refurbished grade one listed building mixes heritage, culture and shopping, with family activities, live interpretation and discovery exhibitions for young visitors.

The new shop will stock the very best in books to inspire children of all ages, in a warm, welcoming and family friendly space.

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Eden Summer, the teenage thriller set in Hebden Bridge is still proving hugely popular, and is now out in paperback.

Wolf Wilder is an exciting adventure story set in snowbound Russia.

Tidy and Bee are two beautiful

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picture books from award winning illustrators on top of their game.

Finally Here I stand is a thought provoking selection of short stories commissioned by Amnesty International.

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Aunt Grizelda’s Grim and Grisly Rhymes

Eden Summer

Anna Best

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family page header health Physio & Therapies in Todmorden offers treatments for a wide range of family health issues. If you have any questions, queries or concerns you would like to ask an expert about please get in touch by any of the methods shown on page 3.

Q I went back to work soon

after my daughter was born and spend almost all day sitting in front of a computer.

I now find my back is aching in the evenings and I am worried the problem may get worse as my daughter gets older and heavier. Do you have any advise that might help?

A With 15 million people visiting their GP each year and 150 million working days lost each year in the UK due to back pain, getting prompt assessment and effective treatment for the problem is the right course of action.

A Physiotherapist carries out a detailed examination in a comfy treatment room,

explains the problem to the patient and puts in place a plan for treatment to achieve a quick resolution of their problem. If needed the Physio can liaise with the GP to arrange investigations, like X-rays, or give advice on modifications to work situations if necessary.

Physiotherapists are experts in assessing and treating joints, muscles, ligaments and nerves and use joint mobilisations, manipulation, soft tissue massage, electrotherapy and exercises to decrease pain and improve function. They are also very experienced in problem solving and give advice to stop the problem

They have a wide range of specialists including Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Nutritionist, Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Homeopath and other Therapists to answer your questions.

recurring.

31% of computer workers experience back pain each year and people who drive more than 25,000 miles per year are at even higher risk, averaging 22 days off per year with back pain compared with low mileage drivers who average just 3 days off.

Poor posture is a major contributory factor but smoking, poor physical fitness, weak trunk muscles, low

job satisfaction, personal problems, depressive symptoms and previous back pain all increase your risk.

Lynne Midwinter MCSP, Physio & Therapies Ltd

The following are all things you can consider to help you cut down your risk of back pain:D Watch your posture! It’s easy to slouch at your desk but this puts pressure on the discs and ligaments in your back. Try to sit up tall from your bottom with a shallow curve in your low back. Relax your shoulders, lengthen your neck and make a slight double chin to stop neck strain and headaches.

D Never balance your phone between your shoulder and your ear. This compresses the neck joints and tenses the muscles. If you use the phone regularly ask for a headset.

D Regularly review your desk set-up. Your screen should be directly in front of you and at the right height so you can maintain a good posture.

Reams of paper or old phone directories are excellent to put under your monitor to raise it to the right height.

D Stand up regularly. This relieves the pressure on the discs in your back and improves your circulation which brings oxygen and nutrients to the joints, muscle and ligaments.

D Walk over to speak to your colleague instead of sending yet another email – this is good for your back and research has shown that mini breaks like this actually improve productivity!

D Drink 2 litres of water a day. Tea and coffee do NOT count unless they are herbal or decaf! Once you feel thirsty you are already dehydrated and this affects your muscles, ligaments and discs.

D Go out for a walk at lunchtime. This will help your circulation, burn calories and improve your fitness.

Encourage a colleague to go with you – it’s much more fun with two!

D Make time for sport or activity in the evenings. The last thing your back wants to do after sitting all day is to slouch on the sofa all evening!

D If you do get pain don’t ignore it! Visit a Chartered Physiotherapist for an examination and advice. Most problems are easily solved with expert help!

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