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…
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…
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…
SOWERBY BRIDGE FIRE AND WATER WINTERLIGHT 2016 – the biggest and most successful yet! On Sunday 11th December at 4.30pm over three hundred people from Calderdale took part in a procession from Sowerby Bridge Railway Station to the Winterlight Festival site. The parade involved the six Gigantes y Cabezudos of the Mortal Orchestra. They…
Let’s Talk Business with Neil Jaggar Cash-flow. It’s not a lack of profit that can kill your business, it’s a lack of cash and this is notoriously the most dangerous time of year that companies struggle with cash flow. Every business is like a bucket with a hole in it. The water going into the…
Local History Notes – by David Cliff Part 85 – ‘Save our Street’ The accompanying newspaper cutting shows the residents of Terrace Street, Sowerby Bridge celebrating King George V’s Silver Jubilee in 1935, just one of the events held around the area to mark the occasion. The banner above the group of people reads ‘Long…
Winterlight 2016 On the 11th December Winterlight returns to Sowerby Bridge for its 5th year, promising to be bigger and better than ever! The event will start at dusk with a parade over County Bridge and down to the festival site on Hollins Mill Lane. This parade will be led by the huge puppets of…
My name is Skye… …and I was abandoned in a property whilst heavily pregnant. This is how I came to be at the RSPCA Animal Centre! Shortly after being rescued, I gave birth and raised 3 beautiful kittens that have all found loving homes. I think it’s my turn now. I have been waiting for…
Fireworks – Prepare Now! It seems that Bonfire Night goes on for four to six weeks these days. Then New Year comes and the firework season continues well into January. For those owners who have pets that are terrified of loud noises this can be a living nightmare. Some owners will even book a holiday…