Are you worried about a child? Has their behaviour changed recently, but you don’t really know why? It’s probably nothing to worry about, but if they are displaying the following characteristics it could be a sign that they are a victim of child sexual exploitation – Out late or going missing Being secretive Always talking…
The Halifax Society for the Blind Inspiring and empowering people affected by sight loss. Did you know The Halifax Society for the Blind has been supporting local people with sight loss for over 120 years? There are currently over 1200 blind or partially sighted people in Calderdale who might benefit from their help or…
Fire and Water Winterlight’s animated and an extremely wilful goose made its first public appearance at September’s Rushbearing stop outside the Hollins Mill pub, where it managed to catch out a lot of small children and a fair few of the cart pullers as well. It performed again at the People’s Fair in the Piece…
Oyez, Oyez! Before modern communications we relied upon the Town Crier for news and notices. ‘On Tuesday evening Mr W. Rawson of Westgate, Elland was appointed Town Crier. The following were fixed as the maximum charges for his services in ‘crying’ in different parts of the township:- West Vale, Greetland and outer district…
Are you often pressed for time? Never have enough of it, but wish you could do something to help the wildlife in Calderdale, or find out more about a natural science subject which interest you? The Halifax Scientific Society runs walks and talks every month throughout the year, covering a wide range of places and…
The Amethyst Deceiver. The Candlesnuff. The words alone conjure up magical and extraordinary images. But these are the names of some of the wildlife that live alongside us in Calderdale. Blink and you’d miss them. But the Halifax Scientific Society (HSS) – a natural history society which was founded over 140 years ago – wants…
The Rotary club of Sowerby Bridge (RCoSB) 4th annual Classic Bike and Scooter show returns on Sunday 28th May promising to be bigger and better than before. It takes place between 10.30am and 4pm at The Wharf, Sowerby Bridge (HX6 2AG) and is an absolute must for all bike fans as well as being a great family fun…
Ryburn Three Step Did you know that Ripponden is home to a traditional English folk ‘industry’? Ryburn Three Step is a Ripponden-based group which organises a range of regular activities and special events in and around the Ryburn Valley. If you went to school in the valley, you might remember Pete or Sue Coe visiting…
In 2015, the Conservative Party won a historic election victory with a manifesto commitment to hold a referendum on our membership of the EU and to respect the result. Whatever side of the argument we were on (as many of you will know, I voted to Remain), our party, which offered people that referendum, is working…
All About Teeth We all take care of our teeth daily with a combination of flossing, brushing, whitening and mouthwash. The question is – When was the last time you looked into your pet’s mouth? And for how long? It is something we assume will be OK in pets and a little bit of tartar…