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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 Merseyside Attractions Gorpley Wood News Boo Puppet Festival, Handmade Parade dates How to watch the Tour de Yorkshire, and more Focus On: Passport to Leisure Family Health Your health Q&A Literacy The latest news from The Book Case Bloke in a Kitchen Summer Berry Pudding Family Matters Is A&E right for you?

Children’s Centre Latest news and Summer events timetable

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Congratulations To: Irving Thatcher

aged 9, of Cragg Vale, who drew our wonderful front cover picture

“A Magical Landscape”

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

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

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a feast of puppetry

orse + Bamboos annual Puppet Festival will take place over three days this year, from Friday 31st may to Sunday 2nd June.

During those days there will be seven ticketed shows to chose from, ranging from ‘The Boat and the Moon’, aimed at children aged between 1 and 5, through to ‘1001 Nights’ for older children aged 6 and above. There will be storytelling shows, sensory colour shows and lots of stunning visuals, ending with the splendid Festival Parade which draws proceedings to a close.

There are plenty of free activities too including craft workshops, music, Punch & Judy and walkabout performances, all

taking place in the Boo theatre in Waterfoot, Rossendale or in the The Boo Garden and beyond.

Full details of the shows, the recommended ages and booking details can be found on the company’s website - www. horseandbamboo.org or by calling 01706 220241 during normal office hours.

So, if you’re looking for something creative and fun to do with the kids, head to The Boo Theatre Space in Waterfoot. It could be the perfect end to the half-term holidays.

join in with building the new eco-classroom in todmorden

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astle Hill Primary School in Todmorden is going to get a new classroom and it will be built from straw, earth, wood stone and sedum.

Greenstone Design have designed a simple and innovative building with a focus on the materials used and maximising the learning opportunities for the children and the local community. There will be a new indoor space that reflects the ethos of the school and their links to the local community and local groups such as Incredible Edible Todmorden, and a new veranda, incorporating an existing outdoor structure, will provide additional learning space for groups to use outside and somewhere to shelter during playtimes if it is wet.

Greenstone Design will provide a full design and build service to the school but children and local people will not have to wait until the end of the construction process to find out about the building. Local people are being given the opportunity to learn the construction techniques building of cob and straw bales by coming on training courses. Three four-day courses are planned to be held on the site. 3-6th

July and 10-13th July will be straw bale building courses, while 11-14th August will be a clay and cob course. Cob will be used to create reading nooks in the library. This is where course participants can let their creative juices flow.

Participants must be over 16 to take part and the cost will be £220. Please contact Greenstone Design (www. greenstone-design.co.uk) for more information and to register your interest.

The materials have been chosen to create a super insulated, acoustically sound and healthy building. No toxic materials will be used in the building fabric and every care will be made to keep the local building products source as local to Todmorden as possible. The building will be clad to the rear and side with Larch boards. This will be harvested by local company Black Bark cut from the woods at Hardcastle Crags.

Michelle, Director of Greenstone Design said: “We are really pleased to be involved in this local project. Many school buildings need considerable refurbishment or extra space for growing numbers of pupils. Castle Hill has already turned unusable space into learning platforms by creating a forest school and growing beds in the playground. This building will provide much needed creative space for pupils to develop their ideas and also will host after school clubs. We strongly believe that the environment around us directly effects children’s attitudes and their ability to learn and explore ideas. It is because of this that we want to create beautiful, inspiring learning spaces for local school children and teachers.”

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C Dance, based at the Victoria Road dance studios in Todmorden, is offering a varied range of holiday workshops this summer, including dance, drama, craft and fun activities.

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Handmade again

his year will be the seventh annual Handmade Parade through Hebden Bridge. It will take place on Sunday 8th June, beginning at noon at the top of Victoria Road, parading down Bridge Gate, across New Road and on to Calder Holmes Park for the musical finale and picnic.

Of course you can join the crowds lining the street to see the spectacle, but why not get involved. There are a number of ways you can do this.

All workshops will be held at the Handmade Workshop, Unit 5, Victoria Works, Victoria Road, Hebden Bridge.

Make Something

Make your own piece of carryable art or costume and join in with the parade.

Open to everyone, with all materials and as much help as you want supplied.

Donations welcome.

17th & 18th May

10-12pm & 2-4pm 20th & 22nd May 4-6pm 24th & 25th May

10-12pm & 2-4pm 27th & 29th May

4-6pm 31st May & 1st June 10-12pm & 2-4pm 3rd & 5th June

4-6pm & 7-9pm

Each workshop offers children the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, build confidence, enjoy being active and most of all, have lots of fun, regardless of whether they have dance experience or not.

The workshops run on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the Summer and are all based on a theme. This year the themes are: Frozen, Fairies and Elves, Dance around the World, Circus Skills, Popstar for a Day, Disney Characters and A Day at the Ballet.

Also, from 4th to 8th August, there will be a week-long workshop of Theatre fun, including dance, singing, drama, prop making, puppet making, magic, crafts and games as well as specialist workshops, ending with a showcase performance for parents on the last day.

Samba Drumming

If you fancy joining in with the samba band as they prepare for the big event, all levels of drummers are welcome. For ages 13+; £3 a session.

25th May 5-7pm Followed by a costume-making session 26th May 6-8pm 2nd June 6-8pm 4th June 5-7pm Followed by a costume-making session

Stilt Walking

Ever wanted to learn how to walk and even dance on stilts? For ages 10+; four sessions plus final rehearsal, £20/£15 concessions 24th May 4:30-6:30pm 25th May 4:30-6:30pm 31st May 4:30-6:30pm 1st June 4:30-6:30pm 7th June 2-5pm Final Dress Rehearsal To sign up for the classes, email your name and which class you’re interested in to info@handmadeparade.co.uk

Classes this week run from 10 - 4 but wrap around care can also be provided from 8 - 6 at a small extra cost.

All of the instructors leading the holiday workshops are fully qualified, insured and CRB approved dance teachers who have many years of teaching experience. The instructors and assistants are all passionate about their chosen subjects and work very hard to ensure that each child attending the workshops has an enjoyable experience.

Find more information on www. dcdance.co.uk. Bookings can be made in person at DC Dance (The old St Johns Ambulance Hall, Victoria Road, Todmorden) or by calling 01706 839113.

news Perfect place for a rainy day…

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f you’re looking for somewhere to entertain the kids on a rainy day then look no further than Maxwell’s Fun House in Walsden.

Situated just off Rochdale Road, in Hollins Mill (Pockets Mill), this newly opened play gym offers the perfect environment for kids to let off steam while you put your feet up and enjoy one of their range of special coffees, teas or homemade cakes.

Packed full of slides, ballpools and climbing apparatus, Maxwell’s manages to provide plenty of entertainment while still retaining a family feel which many bigger competitors don’t offer.

There’s even something for younger visitors with chalk boards, books, colouring and an In The Night Garden themed corner.

If you’re looking for a bargain then why not try a Thursday evening after school when you get entry and a child’s meal for just £6? You can pick from the well-priced child menu offering all the usuals like beans on toast, hot dogs or sandwiches and if you’re a bit peckish, to go for one of the panninis, which are great value for money.

Maxwell’s House also makes the ideal location for children’s parties. I recently held my 5-year-olds birthday bash there and was really impressed.

We went for the basic package, where the children had an hour and a half play before sitting down to eat in the party room. My little girl was particularly impressed with the throne. The kids made short work of munching through the range of sandwich and crisps before starting on the miniature cakes and biscuits. If you don’t want to splash out on food then you can make your own and just hire the venue.

I can’t speak highly enough of Maxwell’s. It’s clean, it’s fun and friendly.

My kids are already big fans and so am I! I would highly recommend giving it a try.

By Shelley Sullivan

Spectator guide to the Tour de France

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ver the weekend of 5th & 6th July over 3 million spectators are expected to be lining the route of the three race stages so, obviously, there will be disruption. Be prepared!

Here is our guide to help you get the most from the Tour de France weekend.

Where will you watch?

Think about what you want to see. The start, when the riders set out; the race, when they compete for the best time and the coveted Yellow Jersey; one of the much anticipated climbs or the sprinters going all out for the finish. Wherever it is, remember, moving around once the Tour has started is not allowed, so; • Plan to be there early, or even the night before if you’re camping out, to secure the best spot.

• Fancy some freebies? Don’t miss the build-up to the race with the caravan, 2 and a half hours before, where the weird and wacky vehicles throw out goodies to the crowd.

• Choose your spot wisely and stick with it!

If you want to head out into the countryside, away from the crowds, bear the following in mind; • Take everything you need in terms of food, water and clothing • Let someone else know where you’re going and when you expect to be back.

• Keep hydrated and keep happy on what will hopefully be the hottest of summer days.

• Take litter and leftover food home or throw it away in a bin.

• Avoid smoking in the countryside, and be extremely careful with flames and cigarettes and barbeques.

• Leave gates as you find them, and only follow footpaths.

• There have been crashes in the past when loose dogs have got onto the road during the race. Think seriously about whether to take a dog with you.

• If you do decide to take your dog, keep them on a short lead. Not only for their own protection but also that of any nearby wildlife. Check for details of places where dogs are not allowed.

Spectator Hubs

There is a great alternative if you’re not that adventurous or are just looking for a family day out to enjoy all the action. All around the region ‘Spectator Hubs’ will be set up. Our nearest will be in Calder Holmes Park in Hebden Bridge. Here there will be a big screen so you won’t miss a second of the action, plus music, food and lots more family fun. The park will be open between 3rd and 7th July and has capacity for 5000 people.

Tips to make the day extra special:

Don’t forget, when you are watching the greatest cycle race in the world, you will need to bring: • Team colours • Jaunty hat • Plenty of water • Picnic • Flag & cowbell Have a good time everyone!

out & about merseyside attractions

www.spaceport.org.uk/www.u-boatstory.co.uk/ www.merseyferries.co.uk/

young children may be scared by the darkness in the exhibition space and the planetarium show, there is probably too much reading for under sevens and not enough interesting stuff for older children or those who already know about space. But for those who are just learning, it might be enough to spark an interest.

There is no cafe on site but there are some vending machines for snacks and drinks. There is a cafe right next door, at the ferry terminal but, at the time of writing, this is closed due to flood damage.

The entrance fee to the museum is too high for the museum alone. We would suggest you add the few pounds more and combine it with the Mersey Ferries cruise and maybe the U-boat story too, and make a full day of it.

U-Boat Story

A short ferry ride along the river from Spaceport will bring you to the U-Boat Story Exhibition. This is a much smaller affair than the Spaceport museum, being more of a simple exhibition with artefacts and archive films with an outdoors space containing the actual U-Boat. The story of the U-Boat and how it came to be on the Mersey is an interesting one, which I won’t go into here, but bear in mind this is a salvaged ship that lay at the bottom of the sea for many years, so you can’t get ‘on board’ as such. It has actually been cut into sections so you can see inside. If it’s raining, take an umbrella.

There is a lovely 1920 style cafe in the ferry terminal right next door

but may be more suited to a pleasant afternoon tea. It would be a bit pricey for a family to have lunch.

Mersey Ferries River Explorer Cruise

If you wish to add a small amount to entry to either of the above attractions, or just do this alone, you get a 50 minute, narrated cruise on the river and can break your journey at any, or all, the three ports - Seacombe for Spaceport, Woodside for the U-Boat Story and Liverpool’s Pier Head Terminal for a huge selection of museums, galleries and, of course, shopping. Snacks and drinks are available on board.

Photos - H Bregazzi

Spaceport

Located on the south side of the Mersey, across the water from Liverpool, Spaceport is a an attraction aimed at children aged 5 and over. It isn’t big; the recommended time spent inside is 2 hours, including a half hour in the Spacedome Planetarium but, as our children were maybe a bit old for the target market, we were struggling to fill 2 hours.

The main gallery area is downstairs.

You enter the museum through the ‘Space Pod’ - a room with a bit of a light show with one entrance door and a different exit door. I didn’t really see the point, other than to spread the visitors out a bit. It didn’t do anything unexpected or exciting.

There are two main galleries. One about the Solar System, the second about the Milky Way. There are some nice models and demonstrations, a few interactive things but a lot of reading which may be a bit boring for children. At the back of the museum is the Planetarium. This is obviously the main feature of the museum with some lie-back seating and the film projected onto the domed roof. The film we saw was okay, with a spacey theme, but it wasn’t what I would call a planetarium show.

Upstairs is the exhibition space.

Currently themed as ‘Time Travel’, it was a collection of Dr Who memorabilia and models.

I would suggest you would get most from this museum if your children were aged between seven and ten and not particularly into space science. Very

Getting there

We drove to Spaceport. There is a large, free car park there. The U-Boat Story has a pay-and-display car park adjacent to it; or you could head to Liverpool where there are numerous car-parks and, of course, the railway station.

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Passport to leisure explained

assport to Leisure is a discount card scheme, run by Calderdale Council, which enables qualifying people to enjoy great discounts on many sports, recreation, leisure and cultural facilities provided by the council and some other organisations.

The scheme is FREE to join and membership lasts for two years.

If you fall into any of the following categories, visit calderdale.gov.uk to apply for your card.

The household will qualify • • • • • • •

if any member of the household receives: Council Tax Benefit Housing Benefit Local Housing Allowance Working Tax Credit Income Support National Health Service (NHS) Tax Credits Jobseekers Allowance (income based)

Where it can be used

The discount you will receive with a card varies depending on the event/ shop but, if you have a card, it is always worth asking.

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Individuals qualify

if they fall into any of the following categories: • Jobseekers Allowance (contribution based) • Carers Allowance • Pension Credit (guaranteed based) • or partner living at the same address • Full Time Student (16+) • Asylum Seekers • Youth Training Scheme • Over 60s

Individuals qualify, with a carer admitted for free,

if they fall into any of the following categories: NB. Not all venues offer free admittance to carers, so please check with the venue beforehand.

• Employment and Support Allowance • Incapacity Benefit • Disability Living Allowance • Attendance Allowance (over 55s) • Severe Disablement Allowance • Retired due to ill health

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All council run Leisure Centres offer concessions on swimming, gym usage, court hire, etc for card holders Some private gyms also offer discounts Bankfield museum, Shibden Hall museum, Eureka! museum and the National Media museum offer discounts Hebden Bridge Picture House, The Little Theatre and other venues throughout Calderdale offer discounts to card holders All libraries offer discounts for DVD and CD hire, plus free internet access All Calderdale Parks offer discounts for any payable activities, such as Crazy Golf, Tennis and Bowls Discounts on Allotment rents

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Gorpley Wood Off Baup Road, Todmorden www.walk4life.info

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My search led me to a really useful website, www.walk4life.info. There, under the ‘search for a walk’ tag, I entered my postcode and was delighted to discover there are loads of walks listed in the Rossendale area. I was especially interested in the Walk4Life Miles.

Simply put, these are walking routes about a mile long and can be found in parks, along footpaths and canals. These routes are mostly way-marked with distinctive yellow way-markers showing where they start and end.

I chose a circular walk at Gorpley Wood, as was close to home but somewhere we hadn’t explored before.

Perfect distance, I thought, for little people with little legs.

There is a small car park, just off the A681 and close to a nearby bus stop.

Once parked up, snacks packed in backpack, we were off! From the car park we took the left-hand path. A very clear and well-made pathway was ahead of us. I just followed the children, barely able to keep up. This walk at Gorley Wood is formed around a deep, steep clough and the path follows a stream where waterfalls and plunge pools can be seen. On the sunny afternoon that

we were there, it was beautiful and it had almost a magical feel about it.

At the halfway point we stopped for a drink and snacks and to review the map I had printed off. We had a choice; we could go back the way we came (which was lovely) or take a higher path.

A vote was taken and the motion was carried to take higher path back. This was easy, guided by the well-placed way-markers. However, there was also a warning sign of a steep drop with no barrier. I felt confident that my elder son and daughter could be trusted to walk sensibly but I maintained a tight grip on the hand of my younger son.

The path was not that narrow, maybe 3ft wide and was safely constructed.

Nonetheless, my youngest is 4 years old and can be easily distracted.

Speaking of distractions, further along this way back, we found a strange dwelling located in an old tree stump with a little, bright blue door and red door handle. The sign beside it read, “Do not feed the gnome”. Of course the children had to look inside, but I won’t tell you what we found, I don’t want to spoil the surprise! This higher path let us enjoy some great views over

the countryside before dropping down at a manageable gradient back to the car park. In total the walk was 1.03 miles, to be precise, and took about 45 minutes to complete allowing for an essential snack break, of course!

This particular walk was not suitable for prams and pushchairs but, if you look on the walk4life website, I am sure there will be others more suitable as you can make it a criteria for your search.

Although we went in the summer holidays we all have decided to go back and complete the walk again in the autumn to see how the trees have changed colour and what we can collect for the inevitable school nature project. It’ll be a perfect Sunday afternoon activity.

By Tracey Sunderland

Photos: T Sunderland

was looking for something to entertain the children for an hour or so, that didn’t have an entrance fee and that didn’t involve a slide or swing. Something that got them (and me) some exercise, doing something that I could let them take the lead on; maybe get them to start taking an interest in learning to read maps and walking signposts.

Walk4Life was originally part of the Government’s Change4Life campaign.

It was set up to encourage families and adults to eat well, move more and live longer, by making small lifestyle changes that add up to big health benefits. The initiative is all about helping people move and walking is a great way to start. Walk4Life Miles are supported by community groups, Walking for Health groups, local councils and a range of other organisations.

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Steiner Kindergarten Steiner Kindergarten St. John’s Centre Cragg Vale Marilyn - 01422 885249

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

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

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

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

The Glen House Montessori Pre- School Glen House, Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge 01422 884682

9:15 - 11:45 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

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

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Colden Preschool Colden School Playground, Smithy Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge 01422 846734

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

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

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

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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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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

My Play Cafe 7 Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07517 539 821

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

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

soft play areas

Todmorden Library Strand, Rochdale Road Todmorden 01706 815600

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Hebden Bridge Library Cheetham Street Hebden Bridge 01422 842151

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

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Bongo Bongos 9:00 - 10:00 (term time only) Cornholme J&I School, Cornholme 01706 548140 - FREE

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

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

Midgley Under 5’s 9:45 - 11:15 Midgley School, Midgley Jo - 01422 881984

Heptonstall Parents & Toddler Group 10:00 - 11:45 Heptonstall Social & Bowling Club, Acre Lane, Heptonstall Hannah-Louise 07528 626 000

Parent Su 10:00 - 12: Todmorden Burnley Ro 01706 548

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 St John’s Centre, Cragg Vale Sally - 07904 052816

TalkFirst Baby & Toddler Signing 10:00 - 11:00 Fielden Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Susan - 01706 878781

Caterpillar Music 10:00 - 10:45 (0 - 36 mths) 10:50 - 11:35 (18 mths - 4 yrs) Hebden Bridge Methodist Church, Market St/Hebble End, Hebden Bridge Angela - 01422 844551

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

Talk First 12:45 - 1:3 Todmorde Todmorde College, B Todmorde 01706 548

Central Street Parents & Toddler Group 9:00 - 11:00 Central Street Infants School, Hebden Bridge.

Pauline - 01422 842784

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

Mytholmroyd Mini Movers 9:00 - 11:00 Mytholmroyd Methodist Church, Scout Road, Mytholmroyd Janet - 07515 356539

Luddendenfoot 0 to 5’s 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Sophie

Lumbutts Baby & Toddlers 9:30 - 11:30 Lumbutts Methodist Church Lumbutts Debbie - 07899 077704

Mytholmroyd Toddlers 9:30 - 11:30 Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Elphaborough, Mytholmroyd 01422 882226

Centre Va 9:30 - 11:3 The Bowli Vale Park, Todmorde Please ca

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

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 Steiner Centre, Macpelah, Hebden Bridge Sally - 07904 052816

Yoga (with Creche) (by referral) 1:15 - 2:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

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

Baby/postnatal Yoga 2:00 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Elaine - 07967 974 376

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

Ducklings various le 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorde Ewood La 01706 839

St. Josephs Toddlers 9:15 - 11:15 St Joseph’s School, Wellington Road, Todmorden 01706 812948

The Methodist Church Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 Scout Road, Mytholmroyd Joyce Greenwood 01422 883792

Family Stay and Play 9:30 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 12:00 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 264688 - FREE

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

Weaning Group 11:00 - 12;00 (By Invitation) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

Lesbian Parents Group Stay and Play 10:00 - 12:00 (3rd Wed only) Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 07704 568237 FREE

Todmorde 12:30 - 2:0 Todmorde Communit Road, Tod Jenni - 01

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

Art Stars 10:00 - 10:45 & 1:30 - 2:15 The Star Tree Studio, 42 Victoria Street, Littleborough Neela - 07778 543233

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 Steiner Centre, Macpelah, Hebden Bridge Sally - 07904 052816

Thula Mama (Mums and Babies

TalkFirst 10:30 - 11:15 Jitterbugs Play Area, Todmorden Road, Littleborough Sharon - 01706 378123

Little Bear Feet 11:30 - 12:15 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 1½ - 3 yrs

Parent & 11:45 - 12 Shade Jun Shade, To 01706 812

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

Luddendenfoot 0 to 5’s 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Sophie

Centre Vale Toddlers 9:30 - 11:30 The Bowling Pavillion, Centre Vale Park, Burnley Road, Todmorden Please call in for details

St Michael’s Angels 9:30 - 11:00 St Michael’s Church Hall Mytholmroyd Catherine - 01422 883130

Family Activities 9:30 - 10:30 (Term Time Only) Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

Little Angels 9:30 - 11:30 St. Michaels Church, Cornholme, Todmorden Anne - 07587 700355

Dodnaze 9.45 - 11.1 Dodnaze C 54 Hirst G

Jo Jingles 9:30 - 10:15 (under 2s), 10:30 - 11:15, 11:30 - 12:15 (over 2s), 12:30 - 1:15 (over 3s), 1:30 - 2:00 (3 - 9 months) Todmorden Sports Centre, Jo Corbett - 01706 212889

TalkFirst 9:30 - 10:15 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 264688 - FREE

Art Stars 10:00 - 10:45 & 11:15 - 12:00 Upsy Daisy’s Play Gym Mytholmroyd Neela - 07778 543233

Pregnancy Yoga 10:00 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Elaine - 07967 974 376

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

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

Baby/pos 1:00 Blessingw Centre, He Elaine - 0

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

Luddendenfoot 0 to 5’s 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Sophie

Baby Stay and Play 9:30 - 11:30 Todmorden Health Centre, 01706 548140 - FREE

Bongo Bongos 10:00 - 11:00 (term time only) Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

The Woods (Forest School

Rhyme, R 10.30 - 11 Hebden V Centre, He 01422 264

Ante-Natal Clinic 9:00 - 2:00 Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden By appointment only via your midwife

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 St John’s Centre, Cragg Vale Sally - 07904 052816

Dramasaurus 2:30 - 3:15 (age 2/3) 3:40 - 4:25 (age 4/5) Heptonstall Social & Bowling Club, Acre Lane, Heptonstall Mel - 07554 368232

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

Campaigners - Eagles

Todmorden Swimming Club

5:45 - 7:15 Lumbutts Church, Lumbutts, Todmorden Les or Pat 01706 814754

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

Caterpillar Club 9:00 - 11:30 (term time only) Scout Road Academy, Scout Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 883327

PEEP Group (For families and children with additional needs)

9:45 - 10:45 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge Amanda - 01422 264688 FREE

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

Dads & Male Carers Event 10:00 - 12:00 (1st Sat. of month Todmorden College Hall, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

UNEARTH – Self Discovery Through Play 11:00 – 1:00 (3rd Saturday Only) Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge Julie - 07850 4290566

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

Melody Movements 9:00 - 9:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 3 - 4 yrs

only)

Harmony Singing)

10.00 - 11.30 Central Hebden Bridge Liz Powers 01422 847702

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

(ages 4-6 yrs)

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

& Outdoor Play all year round - please dress accordingly)

10:00 - 12:00 Eastwood, Todmorden Emily

- Widths

First Ballet & Tip Tap Toe 10:00 - 11:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

upport Drop-In 2:00 (term time only) n Children’s Centre, oad, Todmorden 8140 - FREE

Sling Lounge Library (baby

Sling Lounge Library (baby

carrier hire) Baby Stay and Play 1:00 - 3:00 (Once a month. Please 1:30 - 3:30 (Once a month. Please 1:30 - 3:00 call for dates) call for dates) Hebden Vale Children’s Maxwell’s Fun House, My Play Cafe, Central Street, Centre, Hebden Bridge Walsden Hebden Bridge 01422 264688 - FREE Debbie - 07899 077704 Debbie - 07899 077704 carrier hire)

t (baby signing) 30 en Children’s Centre en Community Burnley Road, en 8140 - FREE

Ladies Fitness 1:45 - 2:45 (term time only) Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE Limited crèche

ale Toddlers 30 ing Pavillion, Centre , Burnley Road, en all in for details

Stay & Play 10:00 - 11:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

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Pregnancy Yoga 5:00 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Elaine - 07967 974 376

en Family Support 00 alternate weeks en Fire Station ty Room, Stansfield dmorden 1706 839787

Crafty Creatures Storytime 3:30 - 4:15 (please call for dates) Cornholme Primary School, Greenfield Terrace, Cornholme 01706 548140 - FREE

Bumps & Babes

Tatty Bumpkins 4:00 - 5:00 Zion Housing Co-op Studio, Hebden Bridge Clare - 07790 761702

Baby Stay & Play with Baby Clinic 1:30 - 3:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

Mid-Week Movers 3:00 - 5:00 (Term Time Only) Todmorden Community College Hall, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

Toddler Swimming 2:45 nior & Infant School, odmorden 2913

Tiny Tots 4:00 - 5:00 Hebden Dance Place, Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge Miss Julie - 07581 165057

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

Todmorden Swimming Club

Parent & Toddlers 15 Community Centre, Grove, Hebden Bridge

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

Breastfeeding Group 10:00 - 11:30 (1st & 3rd Thu Only) Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 FREE

Under 25s Group 1.30 - 3:00 (alternate weeks

way, Birchcliffe ebden Bridge 07967 974 376

Buggy 4 Fitness 1:30 - 2:30 Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge Sharon - 07825 706983

Dramasaurus 2:30 - 3:15 (age 2/3) 4:00 - 4:45 (age 4/5) Roomfield Church, halifax Road, Todmorden Mel - 07554 368232

Rattle and Roll 1.15 (please call for dates) Vale Children’s ebden Bridge 4688 - FREE

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

Mature Parent’s Group 1:30 - 3:00 (1st Fri. of month only) Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

SUNDAY

Luddendenfoot 0 to 5’s 1:15 - 3:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Sophie

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

07704 568237

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

Icky Sticky Kids 10.00-11.30 Open 10:00 - 5:00 Holme Street Arts Centre, Flying Saucers, Butlers Wharf, Hebden Bridge Hebden Bridge Nichola - 07973 234928 01422 846666 10% off Pottery Painting plus a free coffee (excludes holidays)

stnatal Yoga

for dates)

Toddler Tuesday

support group for multiple births

10:00 - 11:30 The Methodist Church, New Road, Hebden Bridge Nicola - 01422 843129

Crafty Creatures Story Time St Mary’s Family Service 3:30 - 4:15 (term time only All Children Welcome - PLEASE CALL FOR DATES) 4:05 onwards Todmorden Children’s Centre, Cornholme J&I School, St Mary’s Church, Todmorden Burnley Road, Todmorden Cornholme 01706 819300 01706 548140 - FREE 01706 548140 - FREE Young Parents’ Group 1.45 - 3.15 (alternate weeks - call

- Widths

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

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

Roomfield Playgroup 1:00 - 3:00 Roomfield Baptist Church, Halifax Road, Todmorden Rebecca - 07780 386874

Pregnancy Yoga 7:30 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Elaine - 07967 974 376

- please call for dates)

Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 264688 - FREE

Dainty Dolls 4:00 - 5:00 Hebden Dance Place, Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge Miss Julie - 07581 165057

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

Melody Bear 4:00 - 4:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 3 - 4 yrs

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

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

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Boyz Break Dance 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

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

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

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

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

Move & Groove Disco/Cheer 4:00 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 4 - 6 yrs

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

Kidz Latino & Salsa 6:00 - 6:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Monday Club 6:00 - 7:30 Mount Zion Baptist Chapel, Meet at Colden School 5 to 11yrs, Elva Hulme 01422 842726

Todmorden Tai Kwon Do 6:30 - 7:30 Ferney Lee School, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 6+ yrs

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

Ballet & Tap 4:00 - 6:30 (various classes) DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 5+ yrs

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

Boyz Tap 4:30 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Junior Ballroom & Latin 5:30 - 6:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

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

Creative Dance 4:00 - 6:00 Dance 4 All, Castle Hill School, Halifax Road, Todmorden Penny Alexander 01422 884634 5+ yrs

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

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, Mytholmroyd Alastair 07812 593660 8+ yrs

1st Old Town Brownies 6:15 - 7:15 Hope Baptist Church, New Road, Hebden Bridge Dinah Newsome 01422 843202 7 - 10 yrs

Gymnastics Club 4:00 - 5:15 Calder High School, Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd Tracey 07970 730224 Beginners

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

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

Beginner Ballet & Tap 5:00 - 6:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 Age 7 - 11 yrs

6th Todmorden Rainbows 5:00 - 6:00 St Josephs School, Wellington Road, Todmorden Tammy - 01706 813731 5 - 7 yrs

Pro Games 5:30 - 7:00 (By Referral.

Alternate weeks only) Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548187 - FREE

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

Move & Groove 4:30 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 Age 4 - 7 yrs

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

Disco Team Class 5:00 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Pro Games (By Referral Only) 5:00 - 7:00 (alternate weeks) Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140

2nd Luddenden Rainbows 5.45 - 7.00 every fortnight Kershaw Youth Centre Kershaw Drive, Luddendenfoot Kay - 07814 745340 5 - 7 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

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

Dramasaurus 4:50 - 5:35 (age 6/7/8) 5:40 - 6:25 (age 9/10/11) 6:30 - 7:15 (age 12/13) Roomfield Church, Halifax Road, Todmorden Mel - 07554 368232

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

8th/26th Calder Valley Cubs 6:00 - 7:17 Central Methodist Church, off Bramsche Square, Todmorden Dave Payne 01706 816568 8 - 10 yrs

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

Football Training 4:00 - 5:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5 - 8 yrs

Junior Street, Disco & Cheer 4.30 - 6.00 (various classes) DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Hebden Dance Place 5:00 - 6:00 Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge Miss Julie - 07581165057 6 - 8 yrs

1st Mytholmroyd Rainbows 5:30 - 6:30 St Michaels Church Hall, Mytholmroyd Lisa Thwaite 01422 886274 5 - 7 yrs

Ballet & Tap 6:00 - 7:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy 4:00 - 7:00 Holme Street Arts Centre, 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

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

Baby Ballroom 5:00 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 Age 4 - 7 yrs

Campaigners - Kids Zone 5:45 - 7:15 Lumbutts Church, Lumbutts, Todmorden Les or Pat 01706 814754 6 - 10 yrs

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

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

Dramasaurus 4:30 - 5:15 (age 6/7/8) 5:20 - 6:05 (age 9/10/11) Heptonstall Social & Bowling Club, Acre Lane, Heptonstall Mel - 07554 368232

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

Calder Valley Karate 6:00 - 7:30 The Girl’s Gym, Calder High School, Mytholmroyd Andrew Nightingale 01422 847877 8+ yrs

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

Football Training 8:30 - 12:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

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

Gymnastics Club 9:30 - 12:30 Burnley Road School, Mytholmroyd Tim Wild 01422 372321/07931 337487 5+ yrs

1st Colden Rainbows 10:00 - 12:00 Alternate Saturdays Colden School Portacabin, Colden, Hebden Bridge Sandra McNeill 01706 812291 5 - 7 yrs

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

Swimming various levels 9:00 - 1:30 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

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

Nick Farrar 01422 882378 5 - 8 yrs

UNEARTH – Self Discovery Through Play 11:00 – 1:00 (3rd Saturday Only) Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge Julie - 07850 4290566

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

Creative Dance 9:15 - 1:15 Dance 4 All, Riverside School, Hebden Bridge Penny Alexander 01422 884634 5+ yrs

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 - 12:30 4 Whiteplatts Street, off Stansfield Road, Todmorden Sean Nuttall 07812 187270 5+ yrs

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

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

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

Junior Dance Classes (all types)

11:00 - 3:00 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

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

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

Hippodrome Youth Theatre 7:30 - 9:30 Hippodrome Theatre, Halifax Road, Todmorden Helen 01706 839424 10+ yrs Entry by Audition ONLY

20th Pennine Calder Cubs 6:30 - 8:00 Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Chris 07774 817235 8 to 10½ yrs Todmorden Judo Club 7:30 - 9:00 Todmorden Cricket Club, Burnley Road, Todmorden Sean Nuttall 07812 187270 5+ yrs 1st Walsden Brownies 6:00 - 7:15 Walsden Junior School, Walsden Donna Scholfield 01706 839042 7 - 10 yrs

7th Todmorden Brownies 6:00 - 7:15 Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden Jennifer Jackson 01706 815342 7 - 10 yrs

18th Hebden Bridge Cubs 6:15 - 7:45 Top Floor, Salem Mill, Hebden Bridge Mark Rafferty 07432 115 696 8 - 10½ yrs

2nd Mytholmroyd Brownies 6:30 - 8:00 Mytholmroyd Methodist Church, Scout Road, Mytholmroyd Angela Trowell 01422 885378 7 - 10 yrs

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 Monaghan 01706 819703 7 - 10 yrs

18th Hebden Bridge Beavers 6:15 - 7:15 Top Floor, Salem Mill, Hebden Bridge 6 - 8 yrs

Todmorden Tai Kwon Do 6:30 - 7:30 Ferney Lee School, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 6+ yrs

2nd Hebden Bridge Brownies 6:00 - 7:15 Hope Baptist Church Hall, Cheetham St. Entrance, Hebden Bridge Christine 01422 843725 7 - 10 yrs

Woodcraft Folk (Elfin & Pioneers) 6:30 - 7:45 Salem Mill (Top Floor) Salem Street, Hebden Bridge Julie 01422 846214 6+ yrs

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

1st Heptonstall Brownies 6:30 - 7:30 Heptonstall Junior School, Heptonstall Sandra McNeill 01706 812291 7 - 10 yrs

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

SUNDAY

Swimming various levels 3:15 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs Junior Hippodrome Youth Theatre Alternate Sundays 10:00 - 12:00 Hippodrome Theatre, Halifax Road, Todmorden Emma 01706 817518 8 -10 yrs Entry by Audition

Mini Rugby 10:30 - 12:00 Littleborough RUFC Rakewood, Hollingworth Lake Harry Hanson 0161 624 7880 6+ yrs

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

UNEARTH – Self Discovery Through Play Women Only 11:00 – 1:00 (3rd Sunday Only) Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge Julie - 07850 4290566

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

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page header literacy 20 Ways to Draw a Butterfly

Information kindly provided by;

The Book Case 29 Market Street, Hebden Bridge 01422 845353

(and 44 other things with wings)

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p of mer round-u m u s a r fo in eas t’s time aga g for great id in k o lo e ’r u o y er e on books, wheth , or filling tim rs o o td u o e ve for enjoying th rneys we ha u jo r a c g n lo ays or some of those rainy d bill. Here are e th t fi to k oo the perfect b s. our favourite

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The Usborne Holiday Activity Book £7.99

Wild Swimming Hidden Beaches

by Daniel Start £16.99 Summer isn’t summer without a family day on the beach, and if you’re looking for that perfect spot to take the kids for paddling and picnics, this is the book for you. It covers the whole of the UK, including some great spots on the Yorkshire coast.

Usborne can always be relied on for great books to keep the kids entertained. Choose from sticker books, puzzles or games. This big activity book has a bit of everything, including mazes, dot-to-dot and stickers with a fun international theme!

Best Sellers Our best selling children’s book this month is a début novel exploring what family means. Suitable for ages nine onward it will appeal to fans of Jacqueline Wilson. Costa Children’s award winner Goth Girl is still selling

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Secret Garden,

an Inky Treasure Hunt and Colouring Book

Johanna Batsford £9.95 These beautifully intricate pictures will surely captivate an older child with a love of pattern and design. It’s printed on heavy paper for ease of colouring and has space to add your own ideas to the book, as well as some hidden creatures to find on your way!.

well, and definitely a classic in the making. Early Bird is a new adventure featuring the naughty cat Slinky Malinki.

We’ve had great feedback from customers, with lots of parents telling us it has become an instant bedtime favourite. Worst Witch and the Wishing Star is another new addition to a classic

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From peacocks to beetles and even flying pigs this book is really a spring board for the imagination. With space to add your own drawings, if you want to explore the joy and fun of making your mark, whether you’re an adult or child, designer or doodler this is the book for you!

series for independent readers. The Day the Crayons Quit is one of my favourite picture books for a while, an innovative idea with jokes that will appeal equally to adults and children, and finally the Incredible Book Eating boy is another best seller from the hugely popular Oliver Jeffers.

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Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse

Slinky Malinki Early Bird

Worst Witch and the Wishing Star

The Day The Crayons Quit

Incredible Book Eating Boy

Lara Williamson

Chris Riddell

Lynley Dodd

Jill Murphy

Drew Daywalt

Oliver Jeffers

£6.99

£9.99

£5.99

£5.99

£12.99

£6.99

A Boy Called Hope

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by Trina Dalziel £12.99

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bloke in a kitchen Summer Berry Pudding

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By Richard Dalby

his sumptuous Summer dessert looks quite spectacular - but it’s much easier to make than you’d think. The taste is light and fresh and makes the perfect treat after a busy day spent playing out in the sunshine. The icing sugar also helps the mascarpone and yoghurt to ‘set’ and, as long as you chill it well at the bottom of your fridge, it should be quite easy to turn out onto a serving plate.

Ingredients • • • • • • •

200ml (7fl oz) grape juice 150g (5oz) sponge fingers 250g (9oz) mascarpone 300g (11oz) thick Greek yogurt Half a teaspoon of vanilla extract 3 tablespoons of sifted icing sugar 450g (1lb) mixed berries, (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) quartered or halved if large

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Line the inside of a 2 litre (3½ pint) pudding dish / basin with clingfilm, leaving plenty spare at the top to wrap over the finished pudding.

Pour the grape juice into a shallow container and dip the sponge fingers into it briefly (a second or two is enough to dampen them – any more and they’ll become too soggy). Line the sides and bottom of the basin with the sponge fingers, making sure there are no gaps.

In a large bowl mix together the mascarpone, yogurt and vanilla extract with the icing sugar. Stir well to distribute everything evenly.

Fill the lined basin with alternate layers of sweetened mascarpone and berries, starting with the mascarpone.

Cover with the spare clingfilm and chill for at least 4 hours. Unwrap the clingfilm and carefully turn the pudding out on to a plate.

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Council places Children’s Centres in safe hands Two local childcare providers have won contracts from Calderdale Council to run the Children’s Centre Service.

Halifax Opportunities Trust and North Halifax Partnership were awarded the contracts after the Council invited bids to run the service through a competitive tender process.

Calderdale Council’s Director of Children and Young People’s Services, Stuart Smith, said: “At a time when many areas are reducing their provision for children I am delighted and proud that the future of these Children’s Centres has been secured.

“We are continuing to offer parents

and children the excellent childcare service which they have come to expect, within their local community. I am particularly pleased that two local providers have been selected to deliver both contracts.”

From 1 July, Halifax Opportunities Trust will run the Central and Upper Valley Centres and are looking forward to meeting staff and service users and working together in this exciting new venture.

Barbara Harbinson, CEO of Halifax Opportunities Trust said: “‘HOT’ is no stranger to the Upper Valley which makes handover less problematic. Our plan is to build on the excellent services currently

Upper Valley Family Services

Todmorden Children’s Centre Nursery

Ofsted says “We are outstanding in all areas” Are you looking for a nursery place where; “Children are very happy and confident in the nursery” “The nursery provides outstanding outdoor play experiences, such as Woodlanders”

Ofsted Report, August 2013

If so, Todmorden Children’s Centre Nursery is the place for you!

Free places available for eligible children aged 2, 3 and 4.

For more information or to book a nursery place, email: feaz.akhtar@calderdale.gov.uk or call 01706 548140/1 Todmorden Children’s Centre, Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden, OL14 7BX

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being provided, to talk with and listen to parents and to involve them in all aspects of service design and delivery.”

The initial contracts are for three years, but could be extended for up to five years, depending on performance and review.

Lynn Powell, Area Manager for Upper Valley Children’s Centres said; “We are working very closely with Halifax Opportunities Trust to ensure a seamless transition for staff and families, our shared aim is to continue business as usual throughout the handover ensuring we continue to deliver high quality services for children and families.”

Upper Valley Family Services Priorities

It is very important to us to understand you and your family’s needs. This helps us make decisions about the services and activities we provide and how best to use our resources to meet your needs. We have spent a considerable amount of time reviewing the feedback you have given us over the last three years, along with feedback and information from professional partners including; schools, health visitors, midwives, private and voluntary organisations, Homestart, Women’s Centre, Job Centre+ and the Family Employment Programme. We collect and analyse lots of data provided by the Government to confirm or challenge what we know about our community. From this we have identified four key priorities that we are going to focus on.

Engage families; increase membership and use of our services by those most in need Reduce hospital admissions of children under five Increase support for parents with mental health issues Increase activity to promote children’s school readiness • Do you agree we are focusing on the key issues in the Upper Valley?

• Do you know what we are already doing to meet these needs?

• Can you think of anything else we can do to address these important issues?

We will be discussing this in all of our groups and events, as well as with colleagues and partners. If you wish to give your view please speak to any member of staff or contact Julie Ratcliffe Children’s Centre Manager; telephone 01706 548140 or email julie.ratcliffe@calderdale.gov.uk

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Summer Activities Schedule in the Upper Valley (21/7/14 - 25/7/14)

Monday Week 1

Family Olympics Centre Vale Park, Todmorden 10.00-11.30 Ages - 0 - 11 Free

Wednesday Family Olympics Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge 10.00-11.30 Ages - 0 - 11 Free

Thursday Ready, Steady School - School Readiness programme – Session 1* Todmorden Children’s Centre 9.00-11.00 Pre-school children Free Ready, Steady School - School Readiness programme – Session 2* Todmorden Children’s Centre 9.00-11.00 Pre-school children Free

Arts & crafts Beach Bonanza Hebden Vale Children’s Centre 10.00-11.30 Ages - 0 - 11 Free

Ready, Steady School - School Readiness programme – Session 3* Todmorden Children’s Centre 9.00-11.00 Pre-school children Free

Fun Bus Longfield Estate, Todmorden 10.00-11.30 Ages - 0 - 11 Free

Ready, Steady School - School Readiness programme – Session 4* Todmorden Children’s Centre 9.00-11.00 Pre-school children Free

(18/8/14 - 22/8/14)

Fun Bus & Mini Sports events Walsden Recreational Park 10.00-11.30 Ages - 0 - 11 Free

Fruity Fun Todmorden Children’s Centre 10.00-11.30 Ages - 0 - 11 Free

Fruity Fun Hebden Vale Children’s Centre 10.00-11.30 Ages - 0 - 11 Free

Ready, Steady School - School Readiness programme – Session 5* Todmorden Children’s Centre 9.00-11.00 Pre-school children Free

(25/8/14 - 29/8/14)

Week 2

(28/7/14 - 1/8/14)

Tuesday

Pirate Themed Treasure Hunt (Pirate dress up optional) Centre Vale Park, Todmorden 10.00-11.30 Ages - 0 - 11 Free

Pirate Themed Treasure Hunt (Pirate dress up optional) Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge 10.00-11.30 Ages - 0 - 11 Free

Ready, Steady School - School Readiness programme – Session 6* Todmorden Children’s Centre 9.00-11.00 Pre-school children Free

Fun Bus & Duplo Luddenden Dene Junior & Infant School 10.00-11.30 Ages - 0 - 11 Free

Week 6

Week 5

Week 4

(11/8/14 - 15/8/14)

Week 3

(4/8/14 - 8/8/14)

Arts & Crafts Beach Bonanza Todmorden Children’s Centre 10.00-11.30 Ages - 0 - 11 Free

BANK HOLIDAY

Friday Family Cooking Session 1* Incredible Edible Aqua Garden Community Kitchen.

Todmorden High School (Times TBC)

Family Cooking Session 2* Incredible Edible Aqua Garden Community Kitchen.

Todmorden High School (Times TBC)

Family Cooking Session 3* Incredible Edible Aqua Garden Community Kitchen.

Todmorden High School (Times TBC)

Family Cooking Session 4* Incredible Edible Aqua Garden Community Kitchen.

Todmorden High School (Times TBC)

Family Cooking Session 5* Incredible Edible Aqua Garden Community Kitchen.

Todmorden High School (Times TBC)

Family Cooking Session 6* Incredible Edible Aqua Garden Community Kitchen.

Todmorden High School (Times TBC)

To book a place please call Todmorden Children’s Centre on 01706 548140 All children must be accompanied by an adult for all sessions * Please note – Families to attend all 6 sessions

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know your MIU from your A&E!

n the constant efforts of the NHS service to be more effective, to cut the waiting times at these ‘non-appointment’ services (and to save money), the old style A&E or ‘Casualty’ departments have been changing.

The following article is designed to clarify the options available within the local NHS for emergency or urgent care.

It does not include the care you can get from the NHS GP service, Pharmacy or Dental service.

There are now three levels of urgent care departments and, depending on the problem and the seriousness of it, you need to get yourself, or the person you are responsible for, to the correct place to get the most effective care.

If the problem is not life-threatening but still needs some urgent medical attention, phone NHS 111. This service operates 24/7

and will provide medical advice, including which local service will be able to offer you the best and most appropriate care.

Accident & Emergency (A&E)

Minor Injuries Unit (MIU)

Walk-In Centres (WIC)

Urgent Care Centre (UCC)

A&E services are for the very highest level or urgent or emergency care only, where a life is possibly at risk. You will need to get the patient to an A&E department or call an ambulance for paramedic care at the scene and en route to the hospital, in case such as: • loss of consciousness • acute confused state and fits that are not stopping • persistent, severe chest pain • breathing difficulties • severe bleeding that cannot be stopped Ambulances can be called by dialling 999 for the general emergency service or by dialling 112 for the ambulance service.

MIU services can address less severe injuries; those which are not life threatening. They will treat such things as: • sprains and strains • broken bones • wound infections • minor burns and scalds • minor head injuries • insect and animal bites • minor eye injuries • injuries to the back, shoulder and chest MIUs cannot treat anything that is life-threatening (see A&E) or any other medical condition that is not the result of an injury. For treatment of conditions associated with illness, pregnancy, drug or alcohol abuse or likely to require a hospital admission, etc speak to NHS 111 or see your GP.

WIC services are usually run by a nurse, though some also provide access to a doctor.

They are available to everyone without an appointment and are often open 365 days a year and out of office hours. They can offer advice and treatment for minor ailments such as: • infections and rashes • blood pressure checks • fractures and lacerations • emergency contraception and advice • stomach aches • vomiting and diarrhoea • hay fever • insect and animal bites • stitches (sutures) • dressing care • minor cuts and bruises • minor burns and strains • stop smoking support

Usually run by nurses, nurse practioners and with access to doctors, these departments can treat non life-threatening walk-in injuries and ailments, which don’t require an A&E department, but cannot wait for a GP or on-call doctor’s appointment; so are essentially a combination of both MIUs and WICs services.

If a patient attends the UCC and has a more serious problem they will be transferred to an A&E department.

01706 377777

NB. Services provided by MIUs, WICs and UCCs can also be provided by A&E departments.

Service available

Distance from Todmorden Centre

Distance from Hebden Bridge Centre

UCC - 24 hours

9.4 miles - 25 mins

14.1 miles - 34 mins

MIU - 8.00 - 20.00 365

9.9 miles - 25 mins

14.4 miles - 37 mins

Rochdale Infirmary

OL12 0NB

Rossendale Primary Care Centre, Rawtenstall

BB4 7PL

The Fairmore Medical Practice, Rawtenstall

BB4 7PL

01706 253530

MIU - 8.00 - 18.30 Mon-Fri

9.9 miles - 25 mins

14.4 miles - 37 mins

Burnley General Hospital

BB10 2PQ

01282 425071

MIU 24 hours

10.5 miles - 24 mins

13.2 miles - 34 mins

Fairfield General Hospital, Bury

BL9 7TD

0161 764 6081

A&E

13.6 miles - 35 mins

18.4 miles - 44 mins

Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax HX3 0PW

01422 357171

A&E*

12.3 miles - 29 mins

7.9 miles - 20 mins

Royal Oldham Hospital

OL1 2JH

0161 624 0420

A&E

15.4 miles - 32 mins

20.1 miles - 41 mins

Bradford Royal Infirmary

BD9 6RJ

01274 542200

A&E

19.8 miles - 45 mins

15 miles - 33 mins

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

HD3 3EA

01484 342000

A&E*

16.7 miles - 38 mins

12.2 miles - 28 mins

* The future of the A&E departments at Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary are currently under review by the

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Options include either one department closing, both being downgraded or no change.

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DC DANCE

Kids

Holiday Clubs

Tuesday 27th May: Frozen Workshop Thursday 29th May: Dance Around the World Monday 4th August - 8th August: Theatre Week Tuesday 12th August: Circus Workshop Thursday 14th August: Fairy & Elf Workshop Tuesday 19th August: Popstar for a Day Thursday 21st August: Disney Character Day Tuesday 26th August: Circus Workshop Thursday 28th August: A Day at the Ballet

Booking Essential

For full details please visit our website www.dcdance.co.uk - 01706839113 or google “DC Dance Holiday Clubs”

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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 exercise regularly and occasionally I can overdo things and strain a muscle. When I do I’m never sure whether to apply heat or cold treatment. can you help clarify please?

A If used correctly following an injury or when beginning a

rehabilitation or exercise program, hot and cold can help to reduce pain, assist with tissue healing, control swelling, and increase flexibility.

If used incorrectly, however, they can also worsen an injury or slow recovery times. Use caution when engaging in activities shortly after applying heat or cold since both may affect muscle and nerve performance as well as your ability to perceive pain or determine your normal limits.

Cold therapy is a good treatment option for many, however, it is generally not indicated as a treatment for people with: • Impaired circulation or ischemia • Absence of skin sensitivity (anaesthesia) • Vasospasm (Raynaud’s disease) • Open or infected wound • Hypersensitivity to cold • Acute dermatitis or eczema

Heat therapy is a good treatment option for many, however, it is generally not indicated for people with: • Decreased sensation to heat • Impaired circulation • Areas of recent bleeding or severe bruising • Open wounds • Areas that are infected or ischemic • Cancer if treating the region over the tumour site • Tuberculosis if applying treatment over a lesion • Swelling or acute inflammation

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

Cold therapy: How and when to use it

Common cooling agents include commercial cold packs, ice baths, crushed ice compresses and cold cloths. At home a pack of frozen peas is a good alternative, but make sure you don’t eat them after! When a cooling agent is applied to the skin, blood vessels narrow and blood flow decreases, resulting in reduced swelling and inflammation. Skin temperature is also decreased, inducing an analgesic or numbing effect that plays an important role in pain management. Cold is typically applied within the first 24-48 hours of the acute stage of an injury, to prevent tissue damage, or after the first 48 hours if inflammation persists. It may also be used after an exercise program to prevent or reduce pain and swelling or to ease muscle spasms.

Follow the “PRICE” protocol to manage an injury in the early stages when swelling and pain are at their peak: Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. After the initial application, cold therapy may be used periodically throughout the day for approximately 10 to 15 minutes at a time. It is important to use a damp towel between ice and the skin to increase effectiveness and decrease the risk of nerve or skin damage, which could lead to frostbite. Visually check the area of the body being treated with ice packs or other cooling agents every 5 minutes – while there may be discomfort and redness initially, treatment should be discontinued if these symptoms persist.

What about heat therapy?

Therapeutic heat is often used in the chronic phase of an injury. It may also be used prior to physiotherapy or exercise to decrease muscle tension and increase flexibility and range of motion. It also plays a role in pain management and reduction of muscle spasms, muscle tension and joint stiffness. Heat therapy should be avoided in the acute phase of an injury when swelling is present and the skin is hot to touch.

Hot packs can be dry such as electric pads, hot water bottles and gel packs, or moist such as microwavable wheat bags. Hot packs dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow, delivering needed nutrients and oxygen to cells in the area being heated, aiding the removal of cell waste and promoting healing.

Moist heat is preferred over dry heat since it penetrates deeper to reach muscles ligaments and joints. To create the effect of moist heat at home, first wrap a damp towel around the hot pack then cover it with a dry towel before applying it to the treatment area. No matter which type of heating agent used, several layers of towel should be used as a barrier between the skin and the hot pack to help prevent skin irritation or burns.

Hot packs should be applied for 15 to 20 minutes. Visually check the skin every 5 minutes and discontinue treatment if there are abnormal changes in skin colour or you experience increased discomfort. Do not lie on a hot pack or apply heat when going to sleep since it increases the likelihood of burns resulting from close or prolonged contact with the heat source

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