The Scallymag for Todmorden & Hebden Bridge - Summer '17

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

Diary Pages For Pre-school and Out of school activities

Out & About Heaton Park Formby Point

Summer ‘17

News

Healthy Minds turns 10 Summer schools New Bike Libraries

Focus on:

30 hours funded childcare

Issue 57

For Local Parents, Carers & Kids

Regular Features Family Health Literacy News Bloke in a kitchen Competitions

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This is the place By John Walsh In the north-west of England. It’s ace, it’s the best And the songs that we sing from the stands, from our bands Set the whole planet shaking.

Our inventions are legends. There’s nowt we can’t make, and so we make brilliant music We make brilliant bands We make goals that make souls leap from seats in the stands And we make things from steel And we make things from cotton And we make people laugh, take the mick summat rotten And we make you at home And we make you feel welcome and we make summat happen And we can’t seem to help it And if you’re looking from history, then yeah we’ve a wealth But the Manchester way is to make it yourself.

And make us a record, a new number one And make us a brew while you’re up, love, go on And make us feel proud that you’re winning the league And make us sing louder and make us believe that this is the place that has helped shape the world And this is the place where a Manchester girl named Emmeline Pankhurst from the streets of Moss Side led a suffragette city with sisterhood pride And this is the place with appliance of science, we’re on it, atomic, we struck with defiance, and in the face of a challenge, we always stand tall,

Mancunians, in union, delivered it all Such as housing and libraries and health, education and unions and co-ops and first railway stations So we’re sorry, bear with us, we invented commuters. But we hope you forgive us, we invented computers.

And this is the place Henry Royce strolled with Rolls, and we’ve rocked and we’ve rolled with our own northern soul And so this is the place to do business then dance, where go-getters and goal-setters know they’ve a chance And this is the place where we first played as kids.

And me mum, lived and died here, she loved it, she did.

And this is the place where our folks came to work, where they struggled in puddles, they hurt in the dirt and they built us a city, they built us these towns and they coughed on the cobbles to the deafening sound to the steaming machines and the screaming of slaves, they were scheming for greatness, they dreamed to their graves.

And they left us a spirit. They left us a vibe. That Mancunian way to survive and to thrive and to work and to build, to connect, and create and Greater Manchester’s greatness is keeping it great.

And so this is the place now with kids of our own.

Some are born here, some drawn here, but they all call it home.

And they’ve covered the cobbles, but they’ll never defeat, all the dreamers and schemers who still teem through these streets.

Because this is a place that has been through some hard times: oppressions, recessions, depressions, and dark times.

But we keep fighting back with Greater Manchester spirit. Northern grit, Northern wit, and Greater Manchester’s lyrics.

Because this is a place where we stand strong together, with a smile on our face, greater Manchester forever.

And we’ve got this place where a team with a dream can get funding and something to help with a scheme.

Because this is a place that understands your grand plans. We don’t do “no can do” we just stress “yes we can” Forever Manchester’s a charity for people round here, you can fundraise, donate, you can be a volunteer. You can live local, give local, we can honestly say, we do charity different, that Mancunian way.

And we fund local kids, and we fund local teams.

We support local dreamers to work for their dreams. We support local groups and the great work they do. So can you help us. help local people like you?

Because this is the place in our hearts, in our homes, because this is the place that’s a part of our bones.

Because Greater Manchester gives us such strength from the fact that this is the place, we should give something back.

Always remember, never forget, forever Manchester.

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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 Heaton Park Formby Point News Activities for the Summer, Healthy Minds at 10, Handmade Parade dates, Bike Libraries Focus On: 30 hours funded childcare Family Health Vitamin D and how to get enough Your health Q&A Literacy The latest news from The Book Case Bloke in a Kitchen Berry Cheescake Family Matters Is A&E right for you?

Activies Keeping the kids entertained

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Congratulations To: Jasmine Longshaw

aged 7 who drew our wonderful front cover picture

“Summer Sheep”

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

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

news Bike libraries launched

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est Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is going to give young people the opportunity to get cycling as it launches two Bike Libraries as part of the Welcome to Yorkshire Bike Libraries Scheme.

The new Bike Libraries were officially launched in April by the Mayor of Calderdale, Councillor Howard Blagbrough, at Halifax Fire Station.

The scheme, started by Yorkshire Bank, is the world’s first bike bank scheme and sees people donate

unwanted bikes which are then fixed up and available to hire free of charge.

Halifax Fire Station, King Cross, and Illingworth Fire Station, on Keighley Road will loan bikes out once a month.

The loans can be for a few days or long-term.

WYFRS will run the Bike Libraries in partnership with Welcome to Yorkshire and Calderdale Council. As well as offering free bike loans for children and families there will be bike safety advice, affordable bike repairs, servicing and Bikeability courses.

Station commander for Halifax and Illingworth, Dominic Furby, said: “We are delighted to be a part of this fantastic scheme and have had over 120 bikes donated to us from across the county. I hope the addition of our Halifax and Illingworth fire stations into the Bike Libraries scheme will get more children and families from Calderdale on their bikes!”

Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “The Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries is a truly unique scheme launched as a legacy of the Tour de France and Tour de Yorkshire, designed to give every child in Yorkshire access to a bike, regardless of their circumstances.”

People eligible to borrow a bike include: • Children in the ‘Cycling to School’ Scheme • Parents and children using the scheme who want to go on family trips • Tourists, as the scheme will be linked to Calderdale Tourism • Partnership groups looking to use the bikes for fitness and learning.

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Summer sessions for kids to enjoy

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he ever popular Storymagic Theatre Week will also be running again this year at DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden.

his Summer there is something a little different for the kids to do during the school holidays.

At Climbing Skool in Vale Street, Todmorden, the staff have been busy putting together a fun-filled, package of games and activities that will keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. Manager Emma Hopwood told us more.

“We’ve actually surprised ourselves with our ever-growing list of ideas which so far includes bouldering, roped climbing, Nerf war, cargo net, Team games, on-the-wall dodgeball and slacklining. Basically we are children lead. We will do whatever they are keen to try.”

The sessions are aimed at children aged 5 to 15 years and no prior climbing experience is necessary to take part.

In fact there is loads to do besides climbing so, Emma tells us, “Don’t let a fear of heights put you off.”

The number of places is limited, so booking is essential. A 50% deposit will be required to secure your booking.

Session Dates:

Week 1: Mon 24th - Friday 28th July Week 2: Mon 31st July - Fri 4th August Week 3: Mon 7th - Fri 11th Aug Week 4: Mon 14th - Fri 18th Aug Week 5: Mon 21st - Fri 25th Week 6: Mon 28th Aug - Fri 1st Sept

Times & prices:

There are 3 options available for each date. They are: Morning: 9am to 12. £15 per child Afternoon: 1 to 4pm. £15 per child Whole day: 9am to 4pm. £35 per child If your child is booked onto a whole day session, please send them with a packed lunch.

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The theme is ‘Circus’ so there will be singing, dancing, acting and themed activities throughout the week, finishing with a show on the final day.

Session Dates:

31st July - 4th August 2017

Times and prices:

10am - 4pm £100 per child(£80 for second sibling) Booking is essential.

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news Health Minds turns 10

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ealthy Minds is a small, local, mental health charity that will be celebrating its 10th birthday this year. Their aim is to understand the problems people face on a day to day basis and offer a place where you can get support to manage life’s ups and downs.

The support takes many different forms, as everyone’s needs are different. They offer facilitated peer support groups, courses workshops and drop-ins. They also provide free mental health education sessions to groups, organisations and schools plus employment support and welfare rights support.

Project Worker, Deborah Corbyn, told us more about the different projects, groups and events they are running in and around Todmorden: The Parent Peer Support Group This was set up recently and is for parents with children of any age. We hope it will be an opportunity to meet other parents, to share experiences and gain support in an encouraging, confidential, non-judgemental space.

We all need a chance to talk!

or shine). Refreshments and a mud kitchen will be provided.

Walk and Talk event Finally, to celebrate our 10th anniversary, and to promote the services we offer in Todmorden, we are planning a lovely event on Saturday 15th July. We’ll be walking and talking along the canal, starting at our new allotment, and strolling down to Central Methodist Church for delicious cake and afternoon tea. It is only a short walk at a very sensible pace and will be accessible and safe for everyone.

We’ll be providing some activities at our allotment space, plus stalls and activities at the church, provided

by Healthy Minds and other local organisations.

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handmade parade

his year’s Handmade Parade with be the 10th annual parade and will, once more, bring celebration and spectacle to the streets of Hebden Bridge on Sunday 25th June.

The parade starts at noon from the Handmade Parade workshops on Victoria Road. It will head down Valley Road, through St George’s Square and Bridge Gate to finish in Calder Holmes Park, where there will be mini festival of live music, dance, street theatre and picnic in the park with fabulous food stalls from local vendors until 4pm.

But, of course, one of the best bits

about the parade is everyone is invited to take part. Open workshops before the parade day give everyone the chance to make costumes, carryable art or help create giant puppets, with as much help from the resident professional carnival artists, volunteers and guest artists as is required. Everyone is welcome and all the materials are provided. If you’re under 13, you do need to have an adult with you.

Entrance is by donation.

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The group meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday during term time, 9.30 to 11.30, at the Central Methodist Church, Todmorden.

Emotional Health & Wellbeing Project This new project is part of the continuing response to help the community in and around Todmorden following the floods. The aim is to provide support for people’s emotional health and wellbeing. It is funded by the Community Foundation for Calderdale and “Healthy Minds” will be working alongside “Staying Well” to develop different types of support as requested by people in the local community. If you would like to have some input in the consultation process please contact “Healthy Minds”.

Allotment Group After an extremely kind donation of some land near Dobroyd Road, we are in the process of developing an Allotment Group which we hope will be up and running (and growing!) by the beginning of the Summer. There are plans for various activities throughout the summer, including our ‘Big Dig In’ at 2pm - 4pm on Saturday 10th June (rain

The workshops take place at Unit 5, Victoria Works, Victoria Road, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8LN June 3 and 4: 10.00am - 12.00pm & 2.00pm - 4.00pm June 6 and 8: 4pm -6pm June 10 and 11: 10.00am - 12.00pm & 2.00pm - 4.00pm June 13 and 15: 4pm - 6pm June 17 and 18: 10.00am - 12.00pm & 2.00pm - 4.00pm June 20 and 22: 4pm - 6pm & 7pm - 9pm

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It is situated very close to Simister Island - the motorway junction south of Bury, where the M62 meets the M60 and the M66. At that junction head south on the M60, towards Ashton-Under-Lyne, take the first exit (Jn 19) and follow the signs for the park. There are a number of gates to the park but not all have parking. The car parks are well signed but they do have a charge on weekends, bank holidays and in the school holidays. However, there is a Metrolink station, called ‘Heaton Park’, right next to one of the park gates. It is on the Manchester to Bury line so you can park for free at Bury Interchange, Whitefield and Radcliffe Metrolink stops and travel to the park by tram. I recommend you check the map and maybe download the park map from the website, before you set off.

The park is centred around Heaton Hall, built

in 1772. It is Grade I listed building with an Orangery attached, but neither are currently open to the public (except for pre-bookable open day tours. See website for more details). However there are plenty of other attractions dotted around the park, that you can visit.

Close to the hall is the Stable block which houses a cafe and classroom, and encloses the Animal Centre in the courtyard. The Animal Centre was built only a few years ago to replace the petting corner and is home to a variety of animals, including alpacas and goats plus smaller animals (like guinea pigs and rabbits) that can be handled. Chickens can be fed and you may spot a peacock or two wandering around. Out around the park there are plenty of other animals to spot too. There are horses that are taken out to their fields from the stables and highland cows, with huge horns, in a field

All photo Š Hazel Bregazzi

eaton Park is the biggest municipal park in Greater Manchester, covering an area of over 600 acres. It is open every day between 8.00am and dusk and has so many attractions you should be able to please everyone in the family.

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Heaton Park

Middleton Road, Higher Blackley, M25 2SW www.manchester.gov.uk/heatonpark in the park. There are also Donkey rides available.

Of course a good park has to have a great playground, and Heaton has a brilliant one. It is newly refurbished and has a really tall slide as a centre piece.

It also has accessible roundabouts and swings so everyone can enjoy the fun.

For older kids there is a boating lake with rowing boats for hire. You can also buy fishing licences for a day’s fishing in the lake, there are beautiful gardens to explore, an 18 hole championship golf course, football pitches and the only flat green bowling green in Manchester, built for the Commonwealth Games.

The Temple sits on the highest point in Manchester and is believed to have been built as an observatory. There is an Astronomy group who meet there now.

On a clear day, the views are worth the walk.

The Dower House is used for Beekeeping, with live hive demonstrations on Sundays and Heaton Park Honey available to buy.

Finally, don’t miss the Heaton Tramway. Manchester Corporation bought the park was in 1902 and quickly added a spur to the tramway

that passed the park gates, so parties could be brought directly into the park.

When the trams were phased out in Manchester, the spur remained, buried in new Tarmac. This was unearthed in the late 1970s and the tramway reopened in 1980, so it is now the only piece of original Manchester tramway still in operation. It has been extended since 1980 and you can now catch an original, preserved tram from the Middleton Road park entrance to the boating lake, approx 1km away.

We visited on the first warm day of the Spring, and the place was packed.

We found the car parking limited, and full, though there was no charge on the day we were there.

The cafe’s were the usual mix of hot and cold foods, with children’s options and children’s sandwich boxes but, on a nice day, you can save a lot of money by taking a picnic.

It is also worth noting, the park is not flat. There are some steep sloping sections but plenty of good paths suitable for buggies, as well as more ‘off road’ paths.

Often, especially over the Summer, special events take place in the park.

There is a regular Fun Fair that visits, plus sports events, doggy days and exhibitions. Check the website for all the details of these plus the opening and operating times of the permanent features, as not all operate every day.

Overall a clean, well kept park. But beware it can get very busy.

page header activities Anytime games – keeping boredom at bay!

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hese games are free, fun and you’ll find new games children have never played before are always interesting. Many of them also make great party games or work well to pass the time on a long journey. We’ve all been there. And who can blame them for getting bored. So here are a few ideas of easy-to-play games to keep our younger charges amused, happy and more importantly at times – just plain distracted.

The Name game

A real family favourite of ours; working through the alphabet A-Z, take it in turns giving a name beginning with that letter. For example, child 1 starts with the letter A and says Abigail, child 2 follows with the letter B and shouts Bridie; and so on. The first person to hesitate, who cannot think of a name to correspond with the letter they have, is out. This continues until there is only one person left who is the winner. If you reach Z, start at A again but think of a different name to the last one given.

You can vary the rules depending on the age of the group, making it easier or harder or instead of names you could use, colours, animals or (our favourite) countries.

Who/What am I game?

Look through a magazine or handy leaflet and select different pictures, one for each child. Tape these pictures to their back so they cannot see the image but the rest of the players can.

Each player then takes it in turns to guess what picture they have on their back by asking questions. The questions must be answered with a yes or a no.

For example, am I human? Yes. Am I a boy/male? No. If the answer to their question is yes, they get to ask another one and can continue to keep Asking questions until they get a ‘no’ response; at which point it is the next child’s turn.

Play the game until every child has figured out their own picture or the first

image has been correctly guessed. They are the winner! The pictures could be of people, animals, food, places; even footballers! Again it depends on the age of the participants. With a bit more preparation, you could place an item in a box, tape it up then the children can shake if they want to. Still answering only yes or no, they can try to guess what is in the box.

The What’s Missing game?

Place ten or more, depending how hard you want to make it, everyday objects on a tray. For example a pen, a cup, a TV remote (bet they remember this one), a mobile phone, a rubber, a small toy or ornament – anything small; then cover with a tea towel. Make sure all the children can see the tray and what is on it before you remove the cover. Allow them 15 seconds to study what’s on the tray before covering it again.

Whilst the children aren’t looking, remove one of the items. Then uncover the tray again and allow another 15 seconds to study the items on the tray before covering it up again. The first child to guess the missing item is the winner. A variation could be to not remove an item and the aim of the game is simply to remember as many items as possible in one minute. (A cuddly toy for this one is a must – at least to amuse adults)! The winner is the child with the most correct items.

Same letter game

Within a minute, ask the children to name as many words as they can that begins with a selected letter from the alphabet about a chosen subject. The winner is the player that gets the most words.

The subjects again can be varied even brands of chocolate bars or song titles.

Treasure Hunt

This is a game not just for Easter, this can be played around the house and garden. Hide lots of buttons or small covered sweets and give the children a set time, say 15 minutes, to find as many as they can. The winner is the child with the most buttons or sweets. Depends how healthy you want the game to be; with the sweet option the game is more exciting but extremely competitive.

The Yes/No game

The aim of this game is to see how long a player can keep answering questions you ask without saying yes or no. This is pretty difficult, so keep the questions simple, for example do you like chocolate buttons? (This question always gets my children) Their answers can be anything, except yes or no. Time each player and the winner is the player who can last the longest without saying the words yes or no.

Enjoy and have fun!

out & about

Formby point

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bout 1½ hour’s drive away, Formby Point is a part of the North West coastline looked after by the National Trust.

The area, consisting mainly of pine forest, sand dunes and open sandy beach, is well kept and closely protected to retain its natural, unspoilt beauty. The coastline is eroding at an astonishing rate of 4 metres per year but the pine forest, mainly planted within the last century, is there to stabilise the sand dunes. However it now has a more famous part to play as one of the last pockets of England to be home to Red Squirrels.

Be aware, the approaching roads can get very busy on nice, sunny days however it is worth it. When you arrive and pay for parking (free for National Trust members) you are given a map of the area, showing some suggested walks through the forest. We headed straight for the Red Squirrel walk but, despite our best efforts, we didn’t spot any. There are feeding stations for the squirrels in the forests so maybe one of those would be the best place to try and spot them. The National Trust website

has a leaflet you can print off with top viewing tips, should you need them.

The kids then got distracted by a sculpture they could see through the trees and we headed off course, ending with us being a little lost. The map eventually sorted us out though and we found our way, through the dunes, to the beautiful sandy beach.

It is worth noting that, while the water quality of this beach is listed as “good to excellent” this is not really a family swimming beach. The water can be very cold; when the tide is out, it is a very long way out; currents change very quickly and life-guards are only on duty at busy times. However, another attraction of this area is the discovery of prehistoric footprints, both human and animal, on the beach which can sometimes be seen when the tide is right. Take your binoculars too. This beach is just round the corner from Liverpool and there is usually plenty of ships coming and going.

Some of the paths and the beach are not really recommended for buggies and prams as it is mainly soft sand, but babies in slings would be fine and toddlers would enjoy it. Cycling is encouraged on specified routes so

these would also be fine for buggies.

The beach is also very popular with dog walkers so expect to meet unleashed dogs anywhere on the beach.

If you take your kite or some games to the beach, or go for a long walk (which you can easily do) it could fill a whole day but, if not, about nine miles south, down the coast is Crosby Beach, best known as the home of Anthony Gormley’s artwork “Another Place”. The artwork consists of 100 cast-iron, lifesize figures spread out along two miles of the foreshore, stretching over half a mile out to sea. We arrived as the tide was just starting to ebb. A few statues stood above the water line, some were buried slightly in the sand and some can be seen full height, but look out to sea and you will notice heads appearing from the water as more figures are slowly revealed. Each one is identical to the next, a cast iron life-size model of the (naked) artist himself.

Again the sand is soft in places and this area is prone to quick-sand so we don’t recommend you take a buggy, but there is a paved walk along the beach wall from where the artwork can still be appreciated.

Photos © Hazel Bregazzi

Victoria Road, Formby, Liverpool L37 1LP www.nationaltrust.org.uk

family health

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Vitamin D and Sunscreen

ately the media have been telling us a lot about Vitamin D, it’s health benefits and how many of the British population, especially those in the northern half of the country, are lacking in this particular vitamin. However, there is a dilemma. The main source of Vitamin D is sun exposure which, we have been told for many years, is not health because of the cancer risks. So what are we supposed to do?

Why do we need Vitamin D?

The main function of this vitamin in our bodies is to aid the adsorption of calcium into our bones. This is even more critical in children when their bones are still actively growing. Low levels of Vitamin D can lead to the disease Rickets which, if not caught early enough, can lead to permanently deformed bones, especially in the legs and spine.

Vitamin D is also critical for some other processes in our bodies, such as hormone production and nerve function.

UV Radiation

Sunscreen product have made us familiar with the different types of UV radiation coming from the sun.

• UVA makes up the majority of our sun exposure. It causes skin ageing and cancers.

• UVB is more powerful and can cause more damage to our bodies, including sun burns, cataracts and melanomas. UVB is also the most efficient radiation to make Vitamin D. • UVC is the most dangerous radiation from the sun but rarely reaches the earth’s surface due to adsorption in the ozone layer of the atmosphere.

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How much sun is safe?

So, we would all benefit from some sun exposure. The current advice is, little and often is best. The time to make vitamin D in the skin is much less than the time taken for skin to redden and burn.

In Summer, in Northern Britain, a few minutes exposure of bare skin to the sun will be sufficient to produce enough Vitamin D. If you or your children are likely to be out for any longer than a few minutes, follow the usual advice of • applying sunscreen of a minimum SPF factor of 30, • re-applied every two hours and after swimming or sweating, • use hats, sun glasses and shade where possible, • remember that, even on cloudy days, the radiation can still reach you, • sunscreens used only after 6 months of age, • babies under 6 months should be kept out of the sun completely by covering them with clothing and putting them in the shade, • limiting exposure to before 10am and after 4pm will reduce any risk.

Bear in mind, if you are holidaying to sunnier climes, the risks of cancers far outweighs the risks of low vitamin D. Use your sun block at all times.

Other ways to get Vitamin D

If you are housebound or dark skinned (especially in northern Britain in winter) it may be difficult to produce enough Vitamin D in your own skin, naturally, so you may need to investigate alternatives sources. Diet is the best way. Vitamin D occurs naturally in salmon, tuna and eggs and can be got from fortified foods such as cereals and yoghurts. Alternatively, Vitamin D supplements are sold over the counter in many different forms, including some child friendly forms.

The recommended dosage for children under 4 is 400 IU daily. For children 4 and over, it is 600 IU daily.

diary pages

Friday

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

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

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

Thursday

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

Wednesday

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

Tuesday

Out of School clubs

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

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

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

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

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

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

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

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

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

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

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

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

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

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

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

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

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

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

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

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

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

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

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

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

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

3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

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

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

Monday

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

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

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

T

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

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

Mytholmroyd Library Cragg Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 883933

Walsden Library Inchfield Road, Walsden 01706 815602

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

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

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

soft play

Todmorden Library Strand, Rochdale Road Todmorden 01706 815600

Library times

Hebden Bridge Library Cheetham Street Hebden Bridge 01422 842151

* See Diary Listing for Fun Swim times

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

Swim

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

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10:00 - 3:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

1:00 - 4:00

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9:30 - 6:00

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2:00 - 4:30

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Heptonsta Toddler Gr 10:00 - 11: Heptonstal Club, Acre please cal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stay & Play 9:30 - 11:00 (Term Time Only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

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 Wa for pushch 9:45 - 11:1 Meet at St Hebden Br Lucy - 079

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leader To 5:30 - 6:30 AEGIS Aca Community Central Stre 07903 706

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

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

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

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

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

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 10.00 - 11.30 Machpelah Mill, Burnley Road, Hebden Bridge Central Hebden Bridge Sally - 07904 052 816 Liz Powers 01422 847702

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

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

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

Preschool 4:00 - 4:30 DC Dance, Todmorden Dawn - 017

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blackshaw Group 9:45 - 12:0 Blackshaw Hebden Br Lorraine -

Jo Jingles 9:30 - 10:15 (under 2s), 10:30 - 11:15, (over 2s), 11:30 - 12:15 (3 - 9 months) 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

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

Dance with 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

Leader To 5:30 - 6:30 AEGIS Aca Community Central Stre 07903 706

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

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

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

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

Baby & Tweenies Stay and Play 9:30 - 11:30 Todmorden Health Centre, Halifax Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE Ages 0 - 2yrs

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

Tinderwoo School 10:00 - 12:0 The Cricket Todmorden Claire - 07

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

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

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

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

MiniMeTime Groovers 11:00 - 12:00 (term time only) Riverside School, Holme St, Hebden Bridge Fiona - 07768 636427 Ages 3 mths - 1 yrs

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

MiniMeTim 1:00 - 2:00 Riverside S Hebden Bri Fiona - 077 Ages 2 mt

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

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

Stay and Play

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

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

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

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

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

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Toddler Tuesday

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

Young Parents’ Group (for parents under 25 yrs) 1:30 - 3:00 (Term Time Only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

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

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

Kids Craft Club 3:45 - 5:15 Word of Mouth, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Christina - 07766 021766

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

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

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

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

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

Todmorden Swimming Club - Widths

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

Breastfeeding Group 10:00 - 11:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Dad & Male Carers Group 3.30 - 5.00 (term time only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

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

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

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

Todmorden Swimming Club

Crafty Creatures 3:30 - 5:00 (1st Thu of month) (Term Time only)

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

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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

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

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

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

White background shows drop-in events open to all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kids Craft Club 3:45 - 5:15 Word of Mouth, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Christina - 07766 021766

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Todmorden Tai Kwon Do 6:20 - 7:20 Todmorden High School, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 6+ yrs

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

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

7th Todmorden Rainbows 5:00 - 6:00 Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden Katie - 07769 151276 5 - 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 Watson hebdenbridgebeavers@gmail.com 6 - 8 yrs

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

Sue Dodd - 07920482404 10 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Football Training 8:30 - 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

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 - 1:30 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

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

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

Nick Farrar 01422 882378 5 - 8 yrs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Todmorden Tai Kwon Do 6:20 - 7:20 Todmorden High School, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 6+ yrs

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

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

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

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

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

Todmorden Judo Club 7:00 - 8:00 Canteen Mill, Whiteplatts Street, Todmorden Sean Nuttall 07812 187270 8+ yrs Todmorden Swimming Club - Widths 7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Deborah 07551 266862 Todmorden Guides 7:15 - 9:00 Roomfields Baptist Church, Todmorden Clare Goddard - 07726599287 10 yrs + 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 Heptonstall Guides 7:50 - 9:00 Heptonstall Junior School Emma Hind - 07821419547 10 yrs +

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

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

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

SUNDAY

Fun Swim 1:30 - 2:45 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 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 (U11) 10:00 - 12:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

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

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

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Funded 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 from September 2017. 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.

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30 hours free childcare from September 2017

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n June 2015, the government introduced the “Childcare Bill” which will offer 30 hours of free childcare for employed families of three and four year olds. This will become effective from September ‘17 and you will be able to check your eligibility from May ’17.

The 30 hours extended entitlement is double the 15 hours currently available for all three and four year olds and applies for 38 weeks of the year (term time). However the entitlement can be spread throughout the year, to include school holiday time, as long as you don’t go over a total of 1,140 hours per year.

The government is funding the extension of the free childcare to support those parents who currently work, wish to return to work, or wish to increase their working hours, by making childcare more affordable.

Although you can’t start your sessions until September, you may want to start planning for the extra entitlement by speaking to your employers about increasing your working hours, changing shift patterns or by beginning to actively look for work. You should also speak to your childcare provider in advance to check availability for the days you can access the additional hours.

You must also check your eligibility carefully. The rules for the entitlement are as follows: • Your childcare provider must be an Ofsted registered and regulated provider. This applies to nurseries, childminders, pre-schools, schools with nurseries or after-school clubs.

• Both parents (or the sole parent in the case of lone parent families) must be working.

• Both parents must earn at least the National Living Wage (currently £115 per week) or 16 hours worth of the National Minimum Wage (that would work out at £120 per week for over 25s or £112.80 for 21 - 25s).

• Each parent must earn less than £100,000 per year. If one wage climbs above this figure then your free childcare entitlement will drop back to 15 hours per week.

• If one parent gets benefits relating to caring responsibilities or a disability and the other is working, the family may still be eligible to the entitlement.

‘Working’ means both employed and self-employed.

NB, the current entitlement of 15 hours per week for 38 weeks (or 570 hours per year) will still be available for all three and four year olds, even if you aren’t eligible for the additional hours.

You can check your eligibility and apply online now. If you’re eligible you’ll get a code which you’ll need to give to your chosen childcare provider when you register your child. This code will be valid for 3 months. You must re-confirm this code online every 3 months. Visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for more information.

All information correct at time of going to press - May ‘17

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 Large playground and sports hall  Free 3 - 4 year funded places available  Early Years teachers: Pre-school & Nursery Room

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Eden Summer

This gorgeous picture book celebrates the diversity of life on earth.

From the pig-nosed frog to the pernacumbo pygmy owl, at the bottom of the coldest oceans, even under the feathers of birds and in boiling volcanic pools. So how many different kinds are there? One, two, three ...lots! A beautifully illustrated introduction to the concept of biodiversity.

What about starting a brand new series this summer? From the best–selling author of Witch Wars comes the first of a hilarious new adventure series with stylish mermaids, evil piranahas and a magic shell bringing a whole new twist to a magical underwater world.

When her best friend Eden doesn’t turn up for school one morning, Jess’s world is turned upside down. Written by a local author and out in paperback just in time for summer this dark novel for teens, exploring themes of friendship and loss against a beautifully drawn West Yorkshire landscape will keep older readers gripped to the last page.

by Nicola Davies & Emily Sutton

by Sibeal Pounder

Best Sellers

Top of this seasons best-sellers is the fantastic hardback compendium from Elena Favelli that introduces us to one hundred remarkable women and their extraordinary lives, from Ada Lovelace to Malala, Amelia Earhart to Michelle Obama.

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1 Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls

by Liz Flanagan

Emily Gravett’s woodland story with an environmental message and beautiful illustrations is on the short-list for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Even though Will Mabbitt can only draw worms, this is still a superbly silly book that will have children in stitches.

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Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers and Think and Make Like an Artist Worried about being bored over the summer holidays? No chance with these two amazing activity books. Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers has over 40 engineering projects to draw invent and make, while Think and Make Like an Artist has more art and craft based activities to explore, from costume designing to paper craft.

Kes Gray is the winner of the Roald Dahl funny prize and has two books on our list. Oi Frog is a wonderful rhyming picture book and his best-selling Daisy series is excellent for children moving on to independent reading. Finally for older readers the superb Wolf Wilder is a favourite choice.

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Daisy and the Trouble With Chocolate

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Emily Gravett

Will Mabbitt

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Katherine Rundell

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Bloke page in a Kitchen header Berry and Vanilla Cheesecake

By Richard Dalby

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This cheesecake is just the thing for the Summer months; beautifully fresh, slightly tangy and bursting with fruit flavours. We loved the pieces of fruit hidden in the cheesecake mixture; they really make this something special.

Ingredients • • • • • • •

300g digestive biscuits 100g gently melted butter 100g icing sugar 400g crème fraîche 600g cream cheese 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 150g raspberries, blueberries or strawberries

Method 1. Grease and line (with greaseproof paper) a medium sized spring-bottom cake tin.

2. Place the biscuits in a large plastic food bag and seal so that the crumbs don’t fly out. Carefully smash the biscuits with a rolling pin, until they all look like crumbs.

3. Tip the biscuit crumbs into a mixing bowl, add the melted butter and mix well.

4. Tip the biscuit mixture into your cake tin. Using your fingers and the back of your hand, press the mixture firmly and evenly down into the base. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

5. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the icing sugar, crème fraîche, soft cheese and vanilla extract.

6. Take half of your berries and gently fold into the mixture.

If the berries are a bit big, you could chop them in half.

7. Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top of the set biscuit base. Arrange the rest of the berries on top.

Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight. Remove from the tin, and then enjoy!

Photos © Richard Dalby

his is a simple but luxurious tasting recipe that my daughter wanted to try out. There’s no baking in ovens involved so, apart from melting the butter, she was able to get stuck in and make this with very little help.

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Xbox – PS4 – music area – Wii – crafts sports hall – Forest School – & much more Lots of fun for 4 – 14 year olds

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Q Since my early 20s I have

been suffering with severe headaches which I have to take medication for. I have heard that physiotherapy can help and may be able to stop my headaches occurring.

A Migraines are now listed in the

top 20 disabilities by the World Health Organisation and a survey of over 120,000 households found that 40% of females and 20% of males will experience migraine at some stage in their lifetime.

The greatest frequency of attacks seem to occur is between the ages of 20 and 24 in females and 15 and 19 in males but can be likely at any age before 35.* Clearly this is a significant problem for many people! *(Stewart WF, Wood C, Reed ML, Roy J, Lipton RB. Cumulative lifetime migraine incidence in women and men. Cephalalgia 2008;28:11701178)

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.

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

Historically headache has been divided into two main types: Migraine (with numerous variants) and Tension-type Headache.

Because of the throbbing nature of ‘migraine’ the assumption has been that the underlying disorder involves blood vessels inside the head, whilst in Tension-type Headache, the assumption has been that increased tension in the muscles of the scalp and forehead is responsible. However recent research does not support this conclusion. It is now known that: • dilatation or expansion of blood vessels is not the cause of migraine • increased tension in the muscles of the scalp and forehead is not the cause of Tension-type Headache • most Tension-type Headache sufferers occasionally experience a more severe headache resembling a Migraine; conversely most Migraineurs occasionally experience a lesser headache similar to a Tension-type Headache • both Migraine and Tension-type Headache conditions share a common disorder - a sensitised brainstem.

All this has led medical authorities to suggest that Migraine and Tension-type Headaches are not separate conditions but are different presentations of one condition.

Many of my patients report that they experience both ‘headache’ and Migraine. When they get a Migraine, the throbbing pain is accompanied by nausea, light and sound sensitivity and they need to take a Triptan to ease it. When they get a headache, it’s only an ache and a Paracetamol is all that is required. However when I ask about the area of pain, it is identical for both the Migraine and Tension type Headache, suggesting that the same mechanism is responsible but on some occasions it is much more severe i.e. a ‘migraine’.

Cervicogenic (neck) headache has been described for many years by clinicians of varying professions and specialties.

What we now understand is that injury or joint disease in the upper three segments of the neck can sensitise the brainstem and cause Headaches and Migraines.

However the great news is that we can effectively treat these injuries and damaged joints with specific Physiotherapy, which in many cases can rid patients of their pain.

The assessment is very clear cut - if I can reproduce your head pain by pressing on the joints in the top of your neck, I can probably greatly reduce or even rid you of the pain. I really enjoy treating people with Headaches and Migraines as I know how debilitating they can be. I now have many delighted patients that can now have a glass of red wine, some cheese or a bar of chocolate without it ending up in a headache or a migraine!

Lynne Midwinter Physiotherapist

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