Keeping Children Safe

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

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…

Tales from 1894

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…

Ryburn Three Step

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…

Brexit and Triggering Article 50

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…