The Scallymag for Todmorden & Hebden Bridge - Spring '18

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

Diary Pages

News

For pre-school and Out-of-school activities

Breastfeeding Peer support Music for the Many

Out & About

Family Matters

CBBC Studio Tour

Oven cleaning

Spring ‘18

Issue 60

For Local Parents, Carers & Kids

Regular Features Family Health Literacy News Competitions

And More e s ea e l p ak t ne o

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

Libraries & Soft Play

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Pre-School Diary

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Out-Of-School Diary

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Competitions Design our next front cover

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News Breastfeeding Support, Music for Many

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Family Health Your health Q&A

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Literacy The latest news from The Book Case

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Family Matters Professional Oven Cleaning

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Out & About CBBC Studio Tour

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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® 2018 Nothing may be reproduced without permission

Congratulations To: Emily Bauer

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

“Candy Cottage”

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.

news

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mum-to-mum breastfeeding support

n the UK, in the year 2016-17, around 80% of new mothers breastfed their babies. By 6 - 8 weeks after birth, that number had dropped to 44.4%.

While that is slight increase on previous years, it is still nowhere near what some other European countries are achieving (Norway achieves 71%).

The reasons behind this are complex but can include a lack of local support as services fall victim to public health cuts, inconsistent messaging from healthcare professionals, social stigma and lack of family support. However it has been proven that peer-to-peer support can hugely increase a mothers chance of continuing to breastfeed successfully, and that is where the La Leche League can help.

We spoke to Rebecca from the La Leche League, Calderdale who told us more about our local group.

“Mother to mother support is the heart of what we do at La Leche League. All

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La Leche League GB

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0 Rebecca Coyle  0777 397 6531 (text only) R www.lllcalderdale.weebly.com lllcalderdale

Music for the Many – for free!

e all know that making music is good for us. It improves our confidence. It makes us part of a community. It’s good for our health and it helps us to relax.

Above all, singing or playing allows us to express ourselves.

Music makes us happy.

Music can also make us cleverer. There is plenty of evidence that learning to play an instrument, particularly when young, can improve memory, language skills, maths, reading and fine motor skills. It’s also good for the ‘soft skills’ which help us to learn, such as discipline, team-work, concentration, risk-taking, creativity and perseverance.

meetings are led by mums who’ve breastfed and gone on to accredit as breastfeeding counsellors. We welcome new mums, experienced mums, pregnant women, those preparing for motherhood and the people who support them. We have a loose theme each meeting, but we’re happy to go with the flow of the discussion, especially if someone arrives with a burning question.”

“You don’t have to be having problems to come to our meetings; sharing successes and companionship can be really supportive for new mothers too. And you don’t need to come for a whole session. We know what it’s like trying to get out with a newborn.”

Of course there are always babies at the meetings, but toddlers and older siblings are welcome too. There are snacks and hot drinks (snack donations always appreciated) and a small library of breastfeeding and parenting books available to borrow for just £1 per week.

As well as the meetings, LLL also offer one-to-one support through phone calls and social media. Please contact them to find out dates for upcoming meetings or to find out more.

Who wouldn’t want all that for their child? However, learning to play an instrument is an expensive business.

Lessons are likely to cost £15 or more for half an hour. Then there’s the cost of buying or hiring an instrument. It’s not surprising that children from well-off families are much more likely to have lessons than children from poorer homes. While many children learn for a short time, perhaps through whole-class instrumental lessons in school, only those who can afford it will be able to continue and make progress.

But is it possible that learning to play a musical instrument could be totally free to anyone who wishes to learn?

Daniel Bath, a well-known figure in Calderdale’s musical landscape, believes that it can be done. Daniel’s experiences, working with schools, choirs, orchestras, churches and prisoners, have shown him the power that music has to transform lives – and the potential that lies hidden within children who cannot afford to pay. Daniel is passionate that instrumental teaching should be available for free – just like reading and writing.

To make his dream a reality, Daniel and a team of like-minded colleagues have set up “Music for the Many”. This new charity has already begun to offer free lessons, delivered through primary schools, by highly experienced tutors. These are not means-tested but are free to all children in Key Stage 2 who wish to learn. The

project is launching in Todmorden, with its strong and vibrant tradition of community music-making; first at St. Joseph’s, with other schools to follow as soon as funding allows.

So where will the money come from?

Arts funding organisations will have an important role to play, but equally important are donations from all of us who value the gift that music brings to our children and our community. Some people choose to give because they are thankful for the opportunity that they had as a child. Others give so that children growing up today can get an opportunity that they themselves never had. Schools that join in with the scheme will raise funds, and a series of fundraising concerts has been planned.

Music for the Many sees music-making as a joy that we all share, a privilege we are all entitled to, and a gift from which we all benefit.

If you would like to support the scheme gifts of time, expertise and goodwill are all welcome. If you have any unloved musical instruments gathering dust in the attic, Music for the Many can put them to good use. You can also donate via their Justgiving page .

For more information:

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out & about BBC MediaCityUK Salford, M50 2EQ bbc.co.uk/showsandtours

By Tracey Sunderland

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ow who wouldn’t want to go to a BBC studio to see where they film Blue Peter or sit in the Mastermind chair?

This was one day out that I really wanted to go on far more than the children I took. Suffice to say, I was embarrassingly excited.

I came across the booking website by chance and thought what a great opportunity and experience it would be. Then I had to find a few children to take! The availability and capacity for tour tickets is limited and I had to book a couple of months ahead as, in particular, I wanted us to go on the CBBC Interactive Tour, especially suited for children aged 6 to 11 (there are other tours available where the minimum age is 9 years old). The price is reasonable; to take two children and myself was under £30.00. FREE if you have a Blue Peter badge! Tours are available to book at weekend and during school holidays.

MediaCityUK is a large development at Salford Quays, whose main tenants are media companies and the University of Salford. The BBC relocated a large part of its organisation here from London in 2007, including children’s TV production. Granada Studios and ITV also have facilities here. So this is now the home of CBBC, the TV channel which hosts programmes such as Hacker Time, Saturday Mash-Up!,

Newsround and Blue Peter.

We visited on a Saturday. Parking was very easy as MediaCityUK is a short walk across from The Lowry Shopping Outlet and Theatre. On arrival at the main BBC reception, strict security checks were conducted and our tickets closely scrutinised. Warning! Travel light.

No rucksacks or large bags are allowed and there are no cloakroom facilities.

Once the inspection was complete, the fun could begin.

The tour was led by two enthusiastic guides who were very knowledgeable and personable. They made sure all the children were included in the participation elements of the tour. The tour group itself was not large; there were about twenty people in total on ours. This is a standard number and the small group size really helps to make the experience a successful one.

We began the tour by visiting a couple of audience testing facilities, then onto a radio production studio.

This was fascinating, finding out how actual radio sounds are made. Who knew that a square block of Lego in a tall glass was the sound of ice in a drink?

I won’t write here how they make the sound of actors being sick, all I can say is that enormous effort goes into the

detail! Then we went into a sound-proof area, which everyone found interesting, especially when we found out that Ed Sheeran had recorded a set in this room.

From there we visited the Blue Peter studio, which wasn’t as large as I thought it would be, and then to the breakfast studio, complete with a red sofa. Here, if the children wanted to take part, they were encouraged to make a mock news programme, including reading the news, presenting the weather and introducing guests; all to camera and with a green screen. This was the highlight for some. There was also Hetty Feather costumes and Strictly Come Dancing outfits to look at, plus much, much more. I haven’t mentioned the Mastermind chair or looking into the green room of BBC6 Music!

I would thoroughly recommend this day out. The tour was about 90 minutes long and it went so quickly.

The two girls I took had a great time.

The highlight for me was hearing Eliza vowing that she would never wash the bottom of her shoes again after she had stood on the exact spot where Ed Sheeran had performed; and then having to dodge the puddles on the way back to The Lowry where we went for a pizza before heading home. Definitely a five star experience!

family matters

A smart, clean cooker

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ave you ever fantasised about someone coming to your house and... cleaning your oven for you? A young, polite and friendly man turning up on your doorstep, just as you’re calming down from a hectic family morning routine, armed with cloths, scourers and scrapers, ready to make your oven gleam like new again?

I know it is regarded by some as a luxury. You can buy oven cleaning solutions in the supermarket for less than £5 that are supposed to work wonders; I have tried them and okay, some work better than others. The ones involving pouring gel into huge bags and soaking the removable shelves, etc for 12 hours, do clean the shelves nicely but I found a lot of scrubbing was still required inside the oven and made a lot of mess. The chemicals involved were strong and I was worried about spilling them or my children getting near them. So, as a pre-Christmas treat to myself, I booked a professional oven clean.

It isn’t cheap (I have a double oven and hob so it was £70) but it was in a mess and was beginning to smell every time I put the

oven on. Chris worked solidly for almost 4 hours and did a job I don’t believe any bag of chemicals can ever match. He took the doors, the seals and knobs off; he cleaned in places I didn’t even know my cooker had; he scrapped and wiped and polished every nook and cranny and left it looking absolutely gleaming and show-room fresh.

He had laid out floor protecting sheets and mats before he started so, when he finished, everything was just rolled up and taken away. There was no mess left behind at all, apart from the rest of the kitchen, which now looks grubby in comparison to my sparkly cooker (though he would have done my extractor and microwave too if I had asked; for £15 and £10 respectively).

Now it is back to that condition I may

put a bit more effort in keeping it like that, by using the gels and chemicals every month or so and keeping on top of it.

However, in reality, I may find I have things I would rather be doing and my call to Chris may become an annual treat.

Chris also carries, and can fit, replacement bulbs, universal door seals and oven liners. Give him a call for full pricing information.

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diary pages

Tuesday

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

8:45 - 11:45 12:25 - 3:25* ages 2 to 5

Wednesday

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

8:45 - 11:45 12:25 - 3:25* ages 2 to 5

Thursday

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

Friday

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

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

8:45 - 11:45 12:25 - 3:25* ages 2 to 5

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

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

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

Todmorden CE Nursery Todmorden CE Junior, Infant & Nursery School, Burnley Rd, Todmorden 01706 812019

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

Out of School clubs

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

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

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

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

Monday

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

pre-schools & playgroups

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.

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

8:45 - 11:45 12:25 - 3:25* ages 2 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

8:45 - 11:45 12:25 - 3:25* ages 2 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

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

10:00 - 6:30

10:00 - 6:30

2:00 - 4:30

2:00 - 6:00

10:00 - 3:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

Monday

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

10:00 - 5:00

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

10:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 6:30

1:30 - 6:30

Saturday

9:00 - 1:30 3.00 - 6:30

10:00 - 4:00

10:00 - 4:00

10:00 - 12:00

sunday

9:00 - 12.45 2.30 - 4.00

10:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 3:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

10:00 - 6:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

10:00 - 3:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

1:00 - 4:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

1:00 - 4:00

10:00 - 4:00

9:30 - 6:00

2:00 - 4:30

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SATURDAY

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

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MONDAY

Pre-school diary

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

Parent & Toddlers 9:00 - 11:00 The Old Library, 1 Parkside Road, Cornholme Oxana - 01706 813222

Walsden Community Playgroup @ St Peter’s 9:15 - 11:15 St Peter’s Church, Walsden Sheila 01706 815924

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

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

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

Baby Massage 10:30 - 11:30 Todmorden or Hebden Bridge.

Please call for details Debbie - 07899 077704

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

Todmorden Taekwondo - Dragons 6:00 - 6:30 Todmorden Town Hall, Todmorden Keith - 07789 074198 4 - 6 yrs

Yoga for 7:00 - 8: Todmord Donna 0

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

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

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

Pregnan 7:00 - 8: Birchcliff Road, H April - 0

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

Stay and Play 10:00 - 11:30 (term time only) St James’ Church, Church Lane, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970 - FREE Ages 0 - 5yrs

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

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

MiniMeTime Classes 11:00 - 12:00 (term time only) Birchcliffe Centre, Birchcliffe Road, Hebden Bridge Fiona - 07768 636427

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

Duckling various 4:00 - 7: Todmord Ewood L 01706 8

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

St Michael’s Angels Worship and Play 9:00 - 11:00 St Michael’s Hall, Mytholmroyd Catherine - 01422 883130

Breastfeeding Group Dodnaze Parent & Toddlers 10:00 - 11:30 9.45 - 11.15 Todmorden Children’s Centre Dodnaze Community Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 54 Hirst Grove, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970 - FREE

Hebden Bridge Toy Library 10:00 - 11:30 (term time only) Hope Baptist Church, New Road, Hebden Bridge Sarah

Dad & Male Carers Group 3.30 - 5.00 (2nd Thu of month)

Crafty C 3:30 - 5:

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

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

Todmorden CE Playgroup 9:00 – 11:00 (term time only) Todmorden CE School, Burnley Road 01706 812019

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

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

(For weig

1:00 - 3: Todmord Burnley 01706 3

time only)

Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Todmord Burnley 01706 3 Ages 3 -

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

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 W for push 9:45 - 11 Meet at Hebden Lucy - 0

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 Classes 1:30 - 2:30 (term time only) Birchcliffe Centre, Birchcliffe Road, Hebden Bridge Fiona - 07768 636427

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

Todmor

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

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

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

Sunny Days Playgroup 10:00 - 12:00 (except Bank Holidays) Artsmill, Linden Mill, Linden Road, Hebden Bridge Catherine - 07921 903846

Bookstart Busy Babies 11:00 - 11:40 The Terrace Room, Hebden Bridge Town Hall, St George’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

Todmorden CE Playgroup 1:15 - 3:15 (term time only) Todmorden CE School, Burnley Road 01706 812019

r Pregnancy :30 den 07985 274181

cky Kids 11:30 st Church, Market Hebden Bridge - 07973 234 928

Toddler Tuesday

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

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

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

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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

ncy Yoga :30 fe Centre, Birchcliffe Hebden Bridge 07930 466759

Baby Stay & Play 1:30 - 3:00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE Pre-walkers only

Tweenies/Midweek Movers 1:30 - 3:00 (term time only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE Ages 0 - 3yrs

Preschool Ballet 4:00 - 4:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Todmorden Taekwondo - Dragons 5:50 - 6:25 Todmorden Town Hall, Todmorden Keith - 07789 074198 2 - 5 yrs

with Melody Bear :45 ce, Victoria Road, den 01706 839113 4 yrs

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

R-Kix Soccer Tots 5:00 - 6:00 Calder High School, Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd Rick - 07887 477626 3+ yrs

Walking (not suitable hchairs) 1:15 St George’s Square, Bridge 07943 771739

Tinderwood Trust Forest School 10:00 - 12:00 The Cricket Club, Eastwood, Todmorden Claire - 07926 053461

Baby Art 10:00 - 11:30 Artsmill, Linden Mill, Linden Road, Hebden Bridge Catherine - 07921 903846

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:00 den Children’s Centre Road, Todmorden 399970 - FREE

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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

Creatures :00 (1st Thu of month) (term

den Children’s Centre Road, Todmorden 399970 - FREE - 6yrs Leader Tots 5:30 - 6:30 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784

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

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

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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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 - 8 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

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

Luddendenfoot Boys Brigade Anchors & Juniors 6:30 - 8:00 Luddendenfoot Civic Institute, Station Road Heather - 01422 885542 5 - 11 yrs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spanish Club 4:00 - 5:00 Birchcliffe Centre, Birchcliffe Road, Hebden Bridge Anil - 01422 229748 6+ yrs

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

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

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

Dancing - Various classes 4:00 - 8:45 Sarah Hitchon School of Dance, Conservative Club, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah - 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

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

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

18th Hebden Bridge Beavers 6:15 - 7:15 Top Floor, Salem Mill, Hebden Bridge Sarah - hebdenbridgebeavers@ gmail.com 6 - 8 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 Sarah Hitchon School of Dance, Conservative Club, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah - 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 5:45 - 7:30 Hope Baptist Church, New Road, Hebden Bridge Christine - 01422 843725 7 - 10 yrs

8th/26th Calder Valley Cubs 6:00 - 7:15 Central Methodist Church, off Bramsche Square, Todmorden Dave - 01706 816568 8 - 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 Emma - 01706 819100

R-Kix Soccer Tots 5:00 - 6:00 Calder High School, Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd Rick - 07887 477626 Under 7s

1st Mytholmroyd Rainbows 5:45 - 6:45 St Michael’s Church Hall, Mytholmroyd Lisa - 01422 886274 5 - 7 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 - 6:30 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 - 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 Sarah Hitchon School of Dance, Conservative Club, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah - 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 Emma - 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 - 07970 734639 6 - 11 yrs

Judo Excellence 10:00 - 11:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 5 - 8 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 - 01422 882378 5 - 8 yrs

20th Pennine Calder Beavers 9:00 - 12:00 (first Sat of Month) Ferney Lee School, Todmorden Rachel - 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 - 01706 378348 7 - 9 yrs

Todmorden Judo Club 10:00 - 12:00 Canteen Mill, Whiteplatts Street, Todmorden Sean - 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 Emma - 01706 819100

Todmorden Taekwondo 6:30 - 7:30 Todmorden Town Hall, Todmorden Keith - 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

Todmorden Shotokan Karate 7:00 - 8:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 07794 241107 7+ 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 - 01422 843202 7 - 10 yrs

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

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

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

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

Sue - 07920482404 10 yrs +

Todmorden Guides 7:15 - 9:00 Roomfields Baptist Church, Todmorden Clare - 07726 599287 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

Kids Thai 7:00 - 8:00 Hiit House Fitness, Whitham Mill, Stansfield Road, Todmorden Alison - 07795 536986 4+ yrs

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

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

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

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

Swimming various levels 3:15 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

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

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

Kids Thai 2:00 - 3:00 Hiit House Fitness, Whitham Mill, Stansfield Road, Todmorden Alison - 07795 536986 4+ yrs

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

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 Emma - 01706 819100

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

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pageliteracy header World book Day March 1st The big book event of spring is always World Book Day. Every year some of the best and most popular children’s authors and publishers give their time to produce an exclusive selection od amazing stories especially for the exclusive WBD books. The 10 official Word book day books are absolutely FREE in exchange for the one of the WBD tokens given out in school and childrens centres across the UK. This years list features,classics like Mr Men and Paddington, A -list authors like Clare Balding and Julian Clary, and even a cookery book from Nadiya.

Best Sellers

Lost Words, the beautiful ‘nature spellbook’ that celebrates the language of nature through poetry and art takes its well deserved place at the top of our bestseller chart. We’ve also had great sales of local writer Harry Heape’s

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still proving hugely popular. Finally we have the Yorkshire Sticker Book which is perennial favourite, a fun and nicely illustrated activity book with a wide appeal.

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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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30 hours early years childcare for working parents If you are a working parent you could now get an additional 15 hours per week (for 38 weeks/year) of funded childcare for your 3 or 4 year old child. This is in addition to the 15 funded hours all 3 and 4 year olds get giving you a total of 30 hours!

If you’re already using childcare, ask your childcare provider for more information.

Find out more at www.calderdale.gov.uk/freechildcare

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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 Since having my babies

I am finding I need to go to the loo immediately to avoid accidents. Worse than that, I no longer enjoy full intercourse because I find it painful. I realise this is due to postnatal changes but I’m looking for any help or advice you may have.

A I am a Physiotherapist with a specialism in ‘Women’s Health’ or now more often called ‘Pelvic Health’.

People who come to see me usually have one or more of the following symptoms; Leakage from the bladder or bowel; difficulty passing a stool; urgency to urinate

or going to the loo more frequently; recurrent bladder infections; pain in the pelvic area, including bladder pain; pain or lack of enjoyment during sexual intercourse; erectile problems; a bulge in the vagina/back passage or a feeling of ‘something coming down’ between the legs (prolapse).

Symptoms usually creep up on people slowly. They may have had surgery in the pelvic area, a change in lifestyle, stress, taken up a new sport and, of course for women, being pregnant and having a baby can cause quite a stir in the downstairs region,

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

especially if the baby was big, the labour was very long, or there was an injury to the skin or muscles.

The important part is the Pelvic Floor. Both women and men can suffer with incontinence and other issues due to pelvic health issues and often the treatments needed involve pelvic floor strengthening and relaxation.

‘Release work’ can help the muscles co-ordinate better and reduce pain. In women this is done vaginally; for men, this is done through the back passage. If your spine, hips or pelvis don’t move well, treatment and exercises will be given to help. Many patients also need advice on fluids, bladder training and will be advised to avoid caffeine. For some, if sex is painful, and fear is present (muscle tension),

treatments can involve counselling to help put coping strategies into place.

When pelvic floor muscles are very weak, Biofeedback can be used, where an electrode is inserted (vaginally or anally). This can monitor the muscle strength on a visual graph and electrical stimulation can also be delivered to ‘wake’ the muscles up. So it may not be just as simple as ‘doing your pelvic floor exercises’!

The main aim of physiotherapy with yourself would be to reduce pain, improve your bladder capacity and strengthen your pelvic floor to keep the leaks out.

This is all achievable, but it takes time (2-3 months) and regular checks to make sure you are on the ‘right track’.

Katy Winters Specialist in Pelvic Health

Top Tips…

Avoid ‘just in case’ wees, they shrink the bladder.

• Avoid caffeine.

• Drink 1.5 litres of fluid per day • Tackle constipation • See your GP if you have pelvic pain or bleeding • Fast walking/swimming are good for ‘core activation’ • Stretch and move your spine regularly • Relax more – the body can’t function well if the mind is in • knots!

If sex is painful, take the pressure off: try- ‘outercourse’ for • a while and take intercourse off the menu whilst everything settles down, arousal can only occur without fear.

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