The Scallymag for Todmorden & Hebden Bridge - Winter '16

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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 MOSI, Manchester Castle Hill, Huddersfield

News

Icky Sticky Kids turns 5 New nursery open in Walsden More flood recovery news

Schools

The application process explained

Christmas

Where to find Father Christmas The best festive family shows

Regular Features Family Health Literacy News Competitions

Winter ‘16

Issue 55

For Local Parents, Carers & Kids

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contents Diary Pages

Playgroups, Out of school clubs, Swimming,

Pre-School Diary

Page 12

Out-Of-School Diary

Page 14

Libraries & Soft Play

Page 11

Competitions

Design our next front cover

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Out & About

MOSI Manchester

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Castle Hill, Huddersfield

Page 19

News

Playgroup back from the flood, New nursery,

Where to find Santa, Best Festive Family Shows

and more

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New Mini Me Time

Page 18

Focus On:

Applying to a Prmary school

Page 16

Family Health

Current Vaccination Programme

Page 20

Your health Q&A

Page 23

Literacy

The latest news from The Book Case

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For competition entries, to discuss and book advertising space, ideas for future articles or just to let us know what you think of the magazine, please get in touch by any of the following means:

0 Bankside House, Haugh Road, Todmorden, OL14 6BU 8 hazel@thescallymag.co.uk  07816 321439 R www.thescallymag.co.uk The Scallymag (Todmorden & Hebden Bridge) @ScallymagTod

Editor: Hazel Bregazzi Lay-out & Design: Hazel Bregazzi Publishing: Bankside House Publishing, Todmorden Distribution: Many thanks to all schools, groups and other businesses which help with the distribution of The Scallymag® Special Thanks: To all advertisers whose contribution ensures the magazine can be distributed Free of Charge Editorial & Advertising: Hazel Bregazzi, Bankside House, OL14 6BU info@thescallymag.co.uk Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken to ensure that information contained in this magazine is true, accurate and fair, the publisher cannot take any responsibility for events arising from the use of this information. Any statements or opinions given in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. © The Scallymag® 2015 Nothing may be reproduced without permission

Congratulations To:

Abbie Louise Hartley

aged 5, of Walsden, who made our wonderful front cover collage picture

“Christmas Bear”

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

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

news Playgroup back from the flood

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entral Street playgroup has returned to our diary pages this issue after re-opening in early November.

The playgroup is housed in the school’s new community room, which it is hoped will become a great new asset to the families of Hebden Bridge and surrounding area. The room is already booked for use by Sure Start services, with Baby Massage Baby Yoga and Family support drop ins already on the agenda.

Jenny Melling, the Executive Head teacher at the school, told us, “ We have been fortunate to be able to set up and resource an environment especially

for the younger children. This includes a baby soft area, role play, dens, sand, water, painting, trikes and walkers.

It has been a pleasure to plan and organise and it is wonderful to see the children and families enjoying it.

“We had 21 children on the register on the first session, so it was very busy, but wonderful to welcome pre-school children and families back after last year’s flooding.”

The playgroup runs on Thursday mornings (term time only) 9:00 – 11:00am £1.50 per family.

For more information:

 01422 842784 R www.centralstreet.org.uk

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Kidsfest

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Todmorden’s annual space for glittery mayhem

ue to the hard work of a group of dedicated locals, who volunteer to put on this free afternoon every year near Christmas, Kidsfest will once again fill Todmorden Town Hall on Saturday 3rd December, between 12 and 3pm.

Mary Clear, one of the volunteers, told us more.

“When I first started work in Todmorden, and saw the fabulous town hall, I wanted to find a way for young children to have access to what is their future heritage. In the early days it was tricky to convince people that the grade one building could handle glitter, glue and hundreds of children but now, in partnership with the town council and Calderdale council, our activities are welcome.

“We understand how tough it is for parents to find something, near Christmas, that costs absolutely nothing and is suitable for the whole family. This year we have a lots of attractions that will all help to achieve that goal.

“We will have a dressing up corner with costumes that tell the history of the town hall, our pals from ‘Tod in Bloom’ always come and make Christmas crowns, and lots of other organisations from the town will be there, all having glittery, sticky fun. Remember to bring a big bag with you to take your wonderful creations home!

“Age Concern will be running the quiet corner for us. This is the area where you can leave things to be looked after while you enjoy the show.

They will mind anything from coats to prams and buggies, and even look after babies. They have a cosy space suitable for breastfeeding and a rug with toys suitable for babies.

“We welcome all kids from 0 to 90 and we welcome the adults who want to have a go at the huge variety of arts and crafts on offer. Be prepared for paint, glitter and glue. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s fabulous and, for us volunteers, it’s the highlight of our year.”

news Festive fun in Ripponden

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he countdown has begun for the brightest and best Christmas in Ripponden – ever.

Plans are well underway for the largest Christmas event the village has ever seen – a Christmas market complete with animals, live music and stalls galore full of festive fare.

Ripponden Festival group is working with St Bartholomew’s Church and is incorporating its Winter Market into this full day of activity on Saturday 3 December between 12 noon and 5pm.

Stalls will be both inside the church and outside, spilling onto the car park opposite and in front of The Bridge Inn. The range of goods available will include arts and crafts, artisan food, gifts, local wines and much more.

Meanwhile, Ripponden will be open for business too. All shops and businesses are competing in a best Christmas window competition. Visitors to the market will be encouraged to go around the village and judge the shop windows with an on-line vote.

Local school choirs will be performing alongside local musicians and groups, as well as Punch & Judy, a barrel organ and a group of Santa’s elves to add to the festive fun.

For more information:

R www.rippondenfestival.co.uk

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new place for Bright Buttons in walsden

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new nursery has recently opened in Walsden. Situated at the corner of Rochdale Road and Winterbutlee Road, in its own attractive, safe grounds, Bright Button Nursery opened its doors for the very first time in October 2016.

The nursery is registered for just 28 children, giving it a small and homely feel with a focus on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment to learn, laugh and play.

Melanie, the owner of the new business, told us that one of the important things she was most proud of was her staff. “They are all highly qualified, with special SEN (Special

Right - Mel and Ashleigh are ready with a cheerful smile Bottom - Buddy enjoying his day at nursery

Educational Needs) training and so can provide a fully inclusive environment for all children and their individual needs.

All the staff are also paediatric first aid trained, and more, so they can offer the very best quality of care.”

“Since taking over the building, everything has been fully refurbished.” says Melanie. “All the rooms are bright with new equipment and a plethora of fun and stimulating learning experiences.

“We can take children aged 3 months old to 5 years and can offer free grant places to those that qualify.”

Open days are planned in the near future so keep an eye on their facebook page, or give them a call to arrange a visit.

For more information:

0 Michaela  01706 819333

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todmorden scout post

nce again this year the 8th/26th Scouts of Todmorden will be giving up lots of their free time to deliver Christmas mail around the Town.

At just 25p per card this is much cheaper than Royal Mail, with the money raised going to the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers in the group.

The service starts on 26th November and last day for posting is 16th December. You don’t need to live in Todmorden to use the service, but they only deliver to Todmorden addresses.

Simply take your cards to one of the post boxes listed below, pay for your stamps there and post your cards.

Please write your card recipient address clearly.

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Post boxes are located in: Hartley’s General Store Eric Wrathall’s Shoe Repairs Crumbly Cheese - Indoor Market Todmorden News Centre (formally Cryers) Todmorden Tourist Information Centre Walsden Village News Walsden Library Abdul’s Newsagent - Halifax Road Central Hair Design - Water Street Cornholme School

news where will we find santa?

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ou can catch up with Father Christmas at a few places locally, in the run up to Christmas this year. And, obviously, he uses his magic to be in more than one place at once!

Gordon Rigg Garden Centre

Rochdale Road, Walsden, Todmorden OL14 7TJ 01706 813374 From 26th Nov Weekends 1pm - 4pm Weekdays 4pm - 7.30pm £5.99

Santa Comes to Ogden Water

Ogden Water Local Nature Reserve , Ogden Lane , Halifax, HX2 8XZ 10th Dec - choose time when booking Booking essential through www.calderdalecountryside. ticketsource.co.uk £7.50 Meet Father Christmas in his woodland grotto.

Enchanted teepees

Stone House Farm, Walsden, OL14 6XD www.enchantedteepees.co.uk 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th 18th Dec 10am - 7pm £9.95 Included in the ticket will be a letter from the Christmas workshop so the children can prepare their own list to Father Christmas. When you arrive at the Teepee there are crafting and activities for a range of ages and Christmas movies showing for all to enjoy. After meeting Father Christmas children can select a gift to take home.

On the day there will be Christmas themed hot food and drinks along with barista style coffee, cakes and confectionary!

Christmas at Eureka!

Discovery Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2NE 01422 330069 info@eureka.org.uk www.eureka.org.uk 3rd - 23rd Dec Schooldays - 2.30pm – 3.30pm weekends & holidays - throughout the day £3.00 plus standard museum entrance Festive fun and merriment in the enchanted grotto. Plus families will be able to watch our festive show ‘Snow Day’, all about the magical experience of seeing snow for the very first time.

Ideal for children aged 3 - 7.

Oldest Playgroup needs your support

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e have recently been contacted by the new leaders at Centre Vale Playgroup in Todmorden. The playgroup meets every Monday morning in the Fielden Centre, by Todmorden Park, 9.30am till 11.30am and has been in existence for over 40 years.

However, due to regulars coming up to school age, there has been a steady decline in people attending the group since September. Unfortunately, the drop in numbers, combined with potential rent increase, means there is a worry that the playgroup may have to fold, which would be a real shame after such a long time.

Marie Wheelwright, one of the new leaders at the group tells us; “We only moved to Todmorden last year and, as a mum of three, with two of my children under five, the Centre Vale playgroup was one of the first places I went to in Todmorden in the

hope of meeting other parents. I found the group really inclusive and friendly.

Everyone made me so welcome there.

I quickly made lasting friendships and even found myself looking forward to the Monday morning stroll across the park to the group. I never thought I’d look forward to Mondays!”

Lead by volunteers Marie, Lacey and Leanne, the group provides a stimulating range of activities including baking and crafts, sand and water play, music and singing.

“We always try to have themed activities such as Halloween crafts and Christmas parties.” Lacey told us. “There

are lots of sensory toys suitable from birth and, for older tots, we have a wide range of construction toys, puzzles and many other toys. We are also doing a sponsored Christmas toddle in the park to raise funds for the group.

“The £1.50 admission fee, £1 for additional children, 50p for babies under 6 months, includes a healthy snack with toast, fruit and vegetable sticks, plus unlimited tea or coffee and biscuits for parents.

“We welcome new comers to the group and offer the first session free of charge. We invite you to come and visit our happy group in the bright and sunny Fielden Centre Hall. We hope to see lots of lovely new faces in the coming weeks.”

For more information:

0 Lacey Parker 8 laceyparker49@yahoo.co.uk centrevale.playgroup

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news Icky Sticky Kids survives to make it five

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fter 12 months of upheaval Icky Sticky Kids, Hebden Bridge’s much-loved messy play group, will celebrate its fifth birthday early in 2017.

The Tuesday morning favourite mixes messy fun and imagination in a series of activities based around sand, play dough, water and any number of other media.

Each week a different craft activi-ty gives the creative kids something to take home, while a surprise station – one week it might contain colourful spaghetti, another icky sticky baked beans – makes sure the fun stays fresh.

However, talking of water, Icky Sticky Kids could easily have become another victim of last year’s devastating Boxing Day floods, when its original home at Holme Street Arts Centre was left with a severely buckled floor and a seriously uncertain future.

“That was a huge blow because Holme Street was such a perfect venue,” says Icky Sticky founder Nichola Cortese. “Icky Stcky

can’t run just anywhere. The space needs to be both child-friendly and easy to clean, as well as being big enough for all the children to have the space they need. There aren’t many suitable places around.”

Luckily, the Methodist Church on Market Street (opposite the Co-op car park) stepped into the breach and Icky Sticky Kids’ new permanent home fits the bill perfectly.

“It’s great,” says Nichola. “It’s actually a bit cosier than Holme Street and a slightly warmer, more welcoming environment, but the kids can still be as messy as they like!”

Icky Sticky Kids runs every Tuesday morning 10-11.30 at the Methodist Church, Market Street, Hebden Bridge HX7 6EU. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for grownups.

christmas shows

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ooking for a Christmas show this festive season? Here is our list of the best of what’s on offer:

Dick Whittington

Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme Street Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8EE 29th - 31st Dec 01706 818181 www.storymagictheatre.co.uk Dick Whittington leaves his northern home to find his fortune in London Town. With his feline friend by his side he must battle the seas and the sly Rat King to make his fortune, win the hand of Alice Fitzwarren and become Lord Mayor of London Town.

Snow White Panto

The Todmorden Hippodrome Theatre, Todmorden, OL14 5BB 18th - 21st Jan www.ticketsource.co.uk/snowwhite A show full of fun, laughter and surprises, never fails to entertain. Watch out! He’s behind you!

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

The Square Chapel, 10 Square Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QG 11th - 14th Dec 01422 349422 www.squarechapel.co.uk Age: 4+ When four young evacuees Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are sent to a grand country mansion, they discover a portal to Narnia, a new world through a mysterious old wardrobe.

This Christmas introduce your little ones to the magic of theatre with this enchanting adventure. Open the wardrobe doors, push through the coats and enter the wondrous land of Narnia! Meet the adorable Mr Tumnus and his whimsical friends, as they team up with majestic lion Aslan to defeat the White Witch and save the land from her forces of evil.

For more information:

0 Nichola Cortese  07973 234 928 R www.ickystickykids.co.uk ickystickykidshebdenbridge

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Peter Pan

The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax, HX1 1BP 10th Dec - 2nd Jan 01422 351158 www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria Let Your Dreams Take Flight!

Head to Halifax to join in the magical journey and fly away to Neverland in this fantastic new panto for 2016.

Can Wendy, Michael and John help Peter Pan and the Lost Boys defeat the villainous Captain Hook? Peter Pan is a swashbuckling adventure panto, with spectacular song and dance routines, a lot of traditional panto slapstick and, of course, a ticking crocodile!

Vicar Of Dibley 2

The Todmorden Hippodrome Theatre, Todmorden, OL14 5BB 30th Nov - 3rd Dec 01706 814875 www.todhip.org A feel good start to your Christmas season, concluding the story started two years ago. You are invited to go along and see the Dibley Nativity, watch Geraldine fall in love, and follow the antics of the Dibley people along the way.

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*Special Note:

ince this review was written we have learned that MOSI is undergoing extensive changes and some of the galleries referred to are now closed. The following information was taken from the MOSI website:

Transforming our Museum

We’re changing. We’re creating something amazing. We want to share it with you.

Our corner of Manchester has been a hive of activity since the early 19th century, and has always been at the forefront of change in the city. The museum houses the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station and the world’s first railway warehouse from 1830.

And now we’re changing again. We’re redeveloping our site to create a truly world class 21st century museum for Manchester.

Our plans are ambitious, and they mean big changes to the museum that many of you know and love.

What’s happening now?

In the next few months, we’ll be preparing for the construction of our state-of-the-art Special Exhibition Gallery, due to open in 2018.

What’s the Special Exhibition Gallery?

The Special Exhibition Gallery will be built underneath the arches of the 1830 viaduct and in the 1830 Warehouse.

It will enable us bring internationally acclaimed exhibitions to the museum and to create our own, as well as providing a new creative space in the city.

It will cost £6m to build the new gallery, which has been generously supported by DCMS and the Wellcome Trust.

What will be changing?

In order to realise our ambitions, we’re closing some of our galleries permanently. Between March and September 2016, we said a fond farewell to the Computing Gallery, Energy for the Future Gallery, Electricity Gallery, the Gas Gallery, Underground Manchester, the Making of Manchester Gallery and the 4D Theatre.

The collections in these galleries will be stored, redisplayed elsewhere in the Museum or loaned to other museums and galleries. Moving these objects for the first time in decades also gives us the opportunity to document, research and care for them.

We know that some of you will be disappointed to wave goodbye to old favourites like Underground Manchester, but we will be creating some new and immersive experiences in future gallery developments over the coming years. In the meantime, there are still plenty of great things to do on site, including great events and exhibitions, plus the daily demonstrations of working machinery that bring our collections to life.

Where can I find out more?

We’ll be talking a lot over the next few years about the transformation of our museum, so keep checking the website for regular updates. Meanwhile, if you have any queries please email us or phone 0161 832 2244.

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ut simply, this is a brilliant place to visit when the rest of the world is doing something else, like Christmas shopping!

Or it’s a great use of a school inset day. It’s a great day out at any time, but is an even better experience when it’s less crowded.

MOSI has been covered before as an Out & About, but it is worth a re-visit.

We had been to MOSI before, but they were perhaps just a bit too young to really appreciate it, plus it had been very busy. So this time, armed with my trusty Family Railcard, I planned to go on an Inset day before half-term.

Our train ticket included the Manchester city centre trams so we could get to Deansgate station just a short walk from the museum. There is parking close by but, for us, the journey is all part of the fun (except when I get us lost).

Open from 10am until 5pm almost all year round, MOSI is based on a site which was originally a terminus of the world’s first passenger railway.

It’s huge, comprising of five listed buildings, and there is no entry fee, although a donation is politely requested. It is part of Science Museum Group (the National Media Museum in Bradford, which

is also brilliant, is another) and is one of the most hands-on Museums I have been to. In 2010 over £9 million was invested in this establishment with an aim to combine the history and the development of the industrial era, scientific theory and how it all applies in the real world, which is no easy task!

This time the children (now aged 6, 9 and 10) were the right age to be interested and actively engaged in the history and scientific experiments that we were surrounded by. Each of the buildings are massive and there really is so much to see it would be difficult to do it all in one day. There are steam trains, helicopters, Victorian sewers* and the ever- popular ‘Experiment’ level. Here the children could freely wander around and press buttons, pull levers, solve puzzles and generally get physically involved in learning about

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MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) certain aspects of science (this is where it gets really busy during school holiday time). During this visit we stayed here for well over an hour, trying out everything with little or no queuing for activities. Who can resist turning a wheel and at the same time learning about how gear mechanisms can work to lift a mini car up off the floor? All the ‘experiments’ were child friendly.

We also spent ages investigating the

Station Building, parts of which have been renovated to illustrate what the First Class ticket booking hall would have looked like nearly 200 years ago. Here you can also learn about Manchester’s water treatment systems and sewage, including Victorian sewers; obviously the old toilets caused much amusement among my clan, even if they were a little creepy.* There is a café that serves children’s lunch boxes for about £5.00 each and a (not very big, but clean) picnic area which we made use of.

There is good ‘step-free’ access for prams and wheelchairs and there is a free buggy park at the main entrance, although you are advised to take your valuables with you as this area is not secured. There are plenty of toilets and baby changing facilities throughout the site.

The only charges are for the 4D cinema and a Morphis flight simulator and occasionally the special exhibitions. They are all supposed to be excellent value for money, though we didn’t visit on this occasion.*

In all we were here for about 3 hours and we still missed out a whole building and the Textile Gallery in the main Great Western Warehouse. There was too much to do and we ran out of time.

Plus I think that was enough for a half day visit. The rest we can do on another outing - maybe the next inset day! This is definitely a place worth re-visiting.

However, please take my advice: Don’t go on a rainy day in the normal school holidays, it will be heaving and not as enjoyable as it could be!

By Tracey Sunderland

Photos: Top courtesy Museum of Science and Industry Others T Sunderland

Liverpool Road, Machester, M3 4FP www.msimanchester.org.uk

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Colden Preschool 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

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Out of School clubs

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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* 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

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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 (Term Time Only) Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Heptonstall Parents & Toddler Group 10:00 - 11:45 Heptonstall Social & Bowling Club, Acre Lane, Heptonstall please call in for details

Booksta 11:00 - 1 The Terra Bridge To Street, H Ben - 01

TalkFirst Baby & Toddler Signing 10:00 & 11:00 Blessingway Yoga Studio, Birchclife Road, Hebden Bridge Susan - 01706 878781 From Birth

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 7:00 - 8: Todmord Donna 0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stay and Play

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

Todmorden Family Support 12:30 - 2:00 alternate weeks Todmorden Fire Station Community Room, Stansfield Road, Todmorden Jenni - 01706 839787

Baby Clinic 1:00 - 3:00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Baby St 1:30 - 3: Todmord Todmord College, Todmord 01706 3

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, Central Hebden Bridge Hebden Bridge Sally - 07904 052 816 Liz Powers 01422 847702

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blacksh Group 9:45 - 12 Blacksha Hebden 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

TinyTalk Baby Signing 10.30 -11.30 Hebden Bridge Town Hall, St George’s Street, Hebden Bridge Joelle - 07967 772183

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

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

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 (for 0 - 2 yrs) 9:30 - 11:30 Todmorden Health Centre, Halifax Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

Cragg Vale Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 (term time only) The Ark Day Nursery Sports Hall, Dean Hey Farm, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd Cathy 07720715418

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

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

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

Todmorden Swimming Club

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

Dads & Male Carers Event 10:00 - 12:00 (1st Sat of month) St James’ Church, Church Lane, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970 - FREE

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

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

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

(With Speech & Language Therapise 3rd Wed Only)

10:00 - 11:30 St James’ Church, Church Lane, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970 - FREE

- Widths

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

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

art Busy Babies 11:40 ace Room, Hebden Town Hall, St Geirge’s Hebden Bridge 1422 392620

Baby Stay and Play 12:30 - 2:00 Central Street School, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970 - FREE

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

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

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

White background shows drop-in events open to all.

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

Toddler Tuesday

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

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

tay & Play :00 (Term Time Only) den Children’s Centre den Community , Burnley Road, den 399970 - FREE

Tweenies/Mid-Week Movers 1:30 - 3:00 (Term Time Only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE

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2:00 awhead Chapel, Bridge e - 01422 844971

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

Tots 30 Academy, Salem nity Resource Centre, Street, Hebden Bridge 706784

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Bumps & Babes

Lesbian Family Groups 12:30 - 2:00 (1st Tue only) St James’ Church, Church Lane, Hebden Bridge 01706 399970 - FREE

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

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 Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE Leader Tots 5:30 - 6:30 AEGIS Academy, Salem Community Resource Centre, Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07903 706784

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

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

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gs Swimming levels :00 den Sports Centre, Lane, Todmorden 839090

Crafty Creatures 3:30 - 5:00 (1st Thu of month) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 399970 - FREE Ages 3 - 6yrs

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18th Hebden Bridge Beavers 6:15 - 7:15 Top Floor, Salem Mill, Hebden Bridge Matthew Speak 01422 846340 6 - 8 yrs

Todmorden Tai Kwon Do 6:20 - 7:20 Todmorden High School, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 6+ 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 Stubbings School, School Street, 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 4:00 - 7:00 Nutclough Tavern, Keighley 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

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 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

18th Hebden Bridge Cubs 6:30 - 8:00 Hebden Bridge Town Hall, St George’s St. Hebden Bridge Anastasia 07900 715170 8 - 10½ 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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Applying for a Primary School Place - FAQs Who needs to apply and when?

Any child who was born between 1st September 2012 and 31st August 2013 will need to begin school in the next academic year. They don’t legally need to start until the beginning of the term following their fifth birthday, but Calderdale provides places for any eligible child from the beginning of September in the academic year in which they turn five.

Also, children who attend an Infantonly school, who are currently in year 2, need to apply for a place at a Junior school in the same way.

Any child who’s permanent address is in Calderdale must use the Calderdale application process, irrespective of where their preferred school is located.

The application forms, known as the Common Preference Forms, will become available online on 8th November ‘16 and the forms must be submitted by 5th January ‘17.

The forms can be filled in online ONLY.

Is the form difficult to fill in?

No. The form itself is very straight forward, with space for you to name three schools of your choice. All will be considered equally and, only if your child is eligible to attend more than one school, will your preference (the order you placed them on the form) be taken into account.

What does “Admissions Criteria” mean?

Many schools have more applications than they have places. Therefore they must apply some rules to decide which children are offered places. These must be clear, fair and objective but do vary from school to school. The details for each school are covered in detail in the “Information for Parents” booklet that is also available to download from the website. It may be worth reading these details carefully before choosing the order for the schools you put on the form.

What if my application is late?

There are some admissible reasons for being late with the application form but, otherwise, your application will only be considered after all other places are allocated.

When will I find out which school we have been offered?

Everyone will receive an offer of a school place on the same day. That will be 18th April ‘17. When filling in the form you can choose how you would like to receive your offer, either by post, email or by logging back into your online account.

What if we are not happy with the decision?

The first thing to do is put your child name on the re-allocation list. The closing date for this process will be 1st May ‘17. Details will be sent out with the placement offer letter. Otherwise you have a right to appeal.

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he law of England and Wales states that “The parent of every child of compulsory school age shall cause him to receive efficient full-time education suitable; a) to his age, ability, and aptitude, and b) to any special educational needs he may have, either by regular attendance at school or otherwise.”

The freedom to educate children at home is part of the education provision of our society, as is the option to pay for private education. But 93% of children in England attend free State Schools and, if your child turns 5 between

September 1st 2017 and August 31st 2018, now is the time to be looking at how you intend to educate your child, probably by deciding which school you would like them to attend and applying for a place.

How do I choose the best school for my child?

There are a number of things you should consider when making this decision: • Does your child need special attention? Are they particularly bright or have particular behaviour patterns?

Will the school offer support for Special Needs?

• Does your child have specific areas of interest or are they particularly keen on sport? Does your chosen school have the equipment or structure to support these interest, such as bands, choirs, sports teams, computer suites or out-of-school activities?

• Do you require wrap-around care?

Does your chosen school provide breakfast clubs or after-school care?

How much do they cost?

• How big is the school? How big are the classes and what age range is taught in each class?

• Does the school suit your family’s religious beliefs? How do they handle religious education?

• How would your child get to school?

Is there a safe walking route or are school buses available?

• Does the school have an active PTA? Would you like to be involved in this side of school life?

• Does your child have a preference?

Would they be happier if they stayed with their friends?

Open Days and Visiting Most Primary Schools have Open Days or will be happy to arrange for you to visit. Go prepared with an idea of what you are looking for. Some suggestions of things worth noting are:  A happy school with high morale  A warm and welcoming atmosphere  Cheerful and friendly children (and staff)  High quality and varied work, displayed with pride  Relaxed staff  Enthusiasric children who ask, as well as answer questions  An air of concentration and hard work, but don’t expect silence  Any other resources you or your child consider important, such as a good library, computer suite, sports facilities, arts and science equipment.

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iona Drayton is an experienced mother of two who, until recently, has been working as part of the team at local Children’s Centres. She has now decided the time is right for her to step away from that role and will be bringing a programme of ‘Mini Me Time’ classes to Calderdale in January 2017. She has told us more about what the classes offer and why she has taken it up.

Bringing A Positive, Nurturing Touch (and much more) to Calderdale “Like all new parents, I recall the early days of parenthood as a period of nervous trepidation, exhaustion and, at times, utter mystery. Whilst my newborn bought joy, excitement and promise, my day to day life was changed beyond recognition. I remember enlisting on a baby massage course, in an attempt to get some sort of social life back. When I arrived I wasn’t sure which entrance to use or where to put the buggy. Everyone else seemed to know one another, they knew all the songs, the routine, how to breastfeed comfortably in front of others, how to change their baby without there being some kind of melt down (from either parent or baby) and their babies did not cry. Ever! I felt I had a lot of catching up to do.

“This all took place almost 11 years ago. The children are now in primary school and, despite those rocky first months and the steep learning curve, they survived. They are happy and I am immensely proud of them.

“Over more recent years, during my work at Children Centres, I have gained experience working with families both on a one-to-one basis and in groups.

I have learnt that parents and carers require an environment where they can learn how to get to know their baby

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as an individual, whilst building the confidence to parent in a way which is unique and personal to them. It was this experience let me to Charlotte Daly, founder of ‘Mini Me Time’.

“Charlotte’s approach is that participation should benefit the parent or carer and baby equally; activities are led by the baby’s needs so that the parent or carer can learn to respond appropriately. The classes being offered provide just this; an open door into your baby’s world as you learn his or her cues, likes and dislikes. This was something I wanted to be part of so I took the giant leap in to the world of ‘Mini Me Time’ Instructor. “’Mini Me Time’ is a child led company, run by mums. This means all instructors fully understand the needs of parents as we have been there and done it; sleepless nights, weaning, potty training, etc. The range of services and classes we offer have been carefully designed and developed specifically for 0-5’s. For infants there is Mini Massage, Mini Yoga, Mini Groovers and Mini

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Sign. Once baby is on the move we offer Mini Gym, Mini Movers and Mini Fit. There really is a class for everyone, at every stage of development.

“We also believe that one of the most important things for all parents with young children is a social circle; having the opportunity to share experiences, ideas and the challenges we face. That is why all Mini Me Time classes allow time, after class, for parents to chat, socialize, make friends and have a drink and a biscuit.

Central to Mini Me Time’s values is the importance that every class allows parents and carers to feel part of an inclusive group, where they can express themselves freely and respond to their baby’s needs as they would at home.

“Mini Me Time classes are currently being offered across West Yorkshire including Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees, and Calderdale, as well as Rossendale in Lancashire. They are all delivered by fully trained and DBS checked instructors who have all experienced parenthood first hand.

“I am both delighted and excited to have been given the opportunity to join Charlotte and her team and look forward to delivering Mini Me Time classes in Halifax and the Upper Valley for you and your family.”

out & about

Castle Hill and the Victoria Tower here’s the best place to fly your kite on a breezy autumn day?

Where you can enjoy a picnic in a sheltered nook and climb an historic tower to enjoy farreaching views?

We packed up kites, footballs and cricket gear and headed to Castle Hill in Huddersfield for a day of fun in the fresh air.

Arguably one of the area’s most recognisable landmarks, Castle Hill is thought to have been a geographical signpost since prehistoric times.

Once home to a Norman Castle, the hill is now topped by the grade II listed Victoria Tower, constructed to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and which takes the combined height of the hill and tower to around 1,000 feet above sea level.

Unsurprisingly, this is a great place to fly kites. On any reasonably fine day you can watch dads showing off their skills and mums and kids diving for cover as kites soar and plummet on the breeze.

And it’s a great destination for al fresco diners. On what passes for a calm day, you can spread out your rug and take in 360 degree views which stretch for miles while the kids scamper off onto one of the flat stretches of land to play.

And if the breeze is a bit too bracing, fear not for there’s a veritable warren of sheltered dips and ravines. And there’s plenty of parking at the top of the hill so you don’t have to carry your picnic

basket too far. We braved the prospect of a good climb and decided to check out the views from the top of the tower.

For the princely sum of £1.85 for adults, 55p for children and £3.70 for families (2 adults and 2 children), you can head to the top and marvel at the incredible vista.

According to legend, if you stand on top of the Victoria Tower and look east, the next point you will see is the Ural Mountains in central Russia. I can’t claim to have spotted these but we could definitely make out Brighouse and Clifton Common from the viewing platform.

Opening days and times of the tower vary throughout the year. See the website for the full information.

By Kate Wobschall

Main photo courtesy of ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’. All others K Wobschall

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Victoria Tower, Lumb Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield www.kirklees.gov.uk/castlehill

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Vaccinations – When and what!

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hen and what vaccinations that are available have changed so much over recent years. We thought it useful to publish an up to date checklist of the vaccines that are now routinely offered to children and young teenagers in the UK, for free on the NHS; and the ages at which they should be given.

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5-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib) vaccine. This is a single jab that contains vaccines to protect against the five following separate diseases; diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b. (Known as Hib, this is a bacterial infection that can cause severe pneumonia or meningitis in young children).

Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine Rotavirus vaccine Men B vaccine (NEW vaccine introduced September 2015). This vaccine will protect your baby against infection by meningococcal group B bacteria, which are responsible for more than 90% of meningococcal infections in young children. These infections can be very serious, causing meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning).

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If you’re not sure whether you or your child has had all the routine vaccinations, ask your GP or practice nurse to find out for you. It may be possible to “catch up” later in life.

Try to make sure you or your child have vaccinations delivered on time to ensure protection. If you’re going to be away from the GP surgery when a vaccination is due, talk to your doctor. It may be possible to arrange for vaccination at a different location.

For more information please visit www.nhs.uk

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5-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib) vaccine, second dose.

Men C vaccine Rotavirus vaccine, second dose.

From 3 years and 4 months (up to starting school)

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5-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/Hib) vaccine, third dose.

Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine, second dose.

Men B vaccine second dose.

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Hib/Men C booster. Given as a single jab containing meningitis C (second dose) and Hib (fourth dose).

Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, given as a single jab Pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine, third dose.

Men B vaccine third dose.

2, 3 and 4 years - plus school Years 1 & 2

Children’s flu vaccine (annual)

12-13 years (girls only)

HPV vaccine, that offers protection against cervical cancer; two injections given between six months and two years apart.

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Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, second dose 4-in-1 (DTaP/IPV) A pre-school booster, given as a single jab containing vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis) and polio.

13-18 years

3-in-1 (Td/IPV) teenage booster, given as a single jab containing vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus and polio.

Men ACWY vaccine. New vaccine being introduced this school academic year.

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Chris Riddell – Children’s Laureate

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o celebrate our amazing visit from Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell on 30th November we are highlighting some of the the wonderful children’s books he has written and illustrated.

Best Sellers After the wonderful visit from children’s illustrator Helen Stephens, who created our beautiful window painting, it’s not surprising that her

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Chris has also written and illustrated som e brilliant books for youn ger children.

The Goth Girl books brings to life the fant astical world of Ada Goth w ith beautifully detailed illustr ations. Even th e books themse lves are little works of art, w ith beautiful embossed deta iling. Also highly recomm ended is his series about O ttoline, and he r adventures as an independen t and inquisitive Mistress of Disguise.

new story How to Hide a Lion is our best seller This month. Two wintery titles take second and third place, Wolf Wilder is set in the snow bound woods of Russia, and Odd and the Frost Giants takes us to the icy world of the Norse

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Photo of Chris Riddell © Tom Pilston

Chris is a prolifi c illustrator, w ith a magical qual ity to his detaile d line drawings and an instinctive gift for bringing charac ters to life. His artwork always brings something ne w to the story.

His recent colla boration with the author Neil G aiman has prod uced two beautiful books, The Slee per and The Spindle an d Odd and Th e Frost Giant, both da rkly magical ta les. They are prolifically illustrated and richly produced with gilded covers and they truly look like they could be real books of magic!

Gods with Chris Riddell’s magical illustrations. The beautiful picture book Tree has been one of our bestsellers all year and is illustrated by the marvellous Britta Teckentrup, as is the heart warming Your Hand in My Hand.

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Odd and The Frost Giants

Harry Potter & The Philosophers Stone (illustrated)

Katherine Rundell

Neil Gaiman

J K Rowling

Patricia Hegarty

Mark Sperring

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How to hide a Lion at School

Wolf Wilder

Helen Stephens £6.99

Tree

Your Hand in My Hand

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Q Since starting to breastfeed my

baby, six months ago, I am getting a pain in my wrists that my doctor suggests may be “Mother’s Wrist”.

I know this is a repetitive strain injury but can this be due to the breastfeeding and how can stop it from getting worse?

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“mother’s wrist” causes pain on the thumb side of the hand when making a fist or rotating the hand. It also affects gardeners, golfers and racket-sports players but the hormonal changes during pregnancy make new mothers particularly susceptible.

Contrary to what you may think, it isn’t just people who work with computers who are at risk from RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury). Anyone who sits still for long periods and uses repetitive movements or anyone repeating the same action again and again is at risk. This can include lots of things new parents do, such as holding baby on one hip which increases tension in your back, picking baby up repeatedly and yes, holding them awkwardly, especially while feeding.

RSI does not describe a particular problem but is an umbrella term for a range of painful conditions. These include tendinitis, tenosynovitis, nerve trapping, muscle tension, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve system tension and many more.

The two most important factors in RSI are overuse or overstrain of soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves) and poor posture, with stress as an additional common component. Have you ever shaken out an aching hand after gripping a pen too hard? Even our hobbies and sports, squeezed into our spare time, can put us at risk.

Under these circumstances tendons can become inflamed, nerves trapped, muscles tight and knotted and joints stiff, limiting blood supply. The effect can begin gradually starting with mild intermittent symptoms but, if the activity continues, it may become more severe until it is too painful to carry on. Unfortunately this is the point at which people tend to first seek GP advice or come for physio treatment.

The good news is, as with many soft tissue conditions, recovery is swiftest and

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.

most complete if caught early.

Look out for these early warning signs of an RSI condition and, if you are concerned that you may be developing an RSI condition, consult your GP or visit a Chartered Physiotherapist who can treat the problem and give advice as to future prevention: • Pain, stiffness, tingling or numbness in an area during a certain task • Relief on stopping that task • Aching or stiffness after prolonged inactivity, particularly in the morning • Swelling or warmth to touch of the painful area Symptoms are most common in the thumb, fingers, wrist, neck, shoulders, or shoulder blade area.

In order to reduce the risk of developing an RSI, or to ease the symptoms of one you have, think about the following: • POSTURE - sit with a straight spine, relaxed shoulders and supported arms. When breastfeeding ensure you use a pillow under your baby so you don’t hunch over, or even better a specialist nursing pillow – this should allow you to feed hands free!

• EQUIPMENT - ergonomically correct chairs, desks and other equipment are widely available.

When sitting on a sofa make sure your feet are on the ground and use a cushion to support your low back.

• BREAKS - a short break every half an hour is advised, get up and move around to release tension and improve blood flow.

• STRETCHES - flexibility of joints, muscles and nerves can prevent tightness building up, a Physiotherapist can advise or classes such as Yoga or Pilates can be helpful.

• EXERCISE - overall body fitness is vital to basic health of body tissues, regular exercise such as walking is simple and effective.

• VARIETY - try to ensure that work and spare time are spent in different positions.

Computer work all day and sewing all evening may NOT be a good idea!

• The Alexander Technique, a postural and tension release technique, can also be effective.

In a case of “Mother’s Wrist”, brought on by breastfeeding, symptoms can be eased by checking your forearm, wrist, and hand are in a straight line when feeding and you are not bending your wrist to hold your baby’s head. Take frequent breaks from any hand-intensive activity and allow your hand and wrist to rest in a neutral position. If possible, carry your child with both arms or use a baby carrier and, if you use a pushchair, place your palms on top of the handles to minimise the tendency to bend your wrists.

Most importantly, as with any other musculo-skeletal pain, do not put up with it – seek help from your GP or a book an appointment with a Chartered Physiotherapist – it’s much easier to treat early rather than when it’s been affecting your life for ages!

Lynne Midwinter Physiotherapist

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