Local History Notes – by David Cliff Part 84 – Schoolboys….and a Dog. This story concerns St. Bartholomew’s Church at Ripponden in the 1860s, not the present church but the one before it which was taken down in 1868. In those days, it was the custom for pupils attending local schools to attend the Sunday…
I’d be the first one to admit that I am a goal driven person. I set targets for everything because I think it’s an important part of the getting things done process. If you want to get a promotion at work or want to lose some weight, visit new places, get fitter… all these things…
Calder Valley Search & Rescue Team During the six months period from March to August Calder Valley Search & Rescue Team attended 46 callouts, which equates to 2416 voluntary hours and 30 members of the community were rescued. CVSRT are all unpaid volunteers, who give their time freely. This year CVSRT has been very fortunate…
Local History Notes – by David Cliff Part 83 – Wharf Street, 1910. This is a view of Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, taken in 1910 from the bottom of Tower Hill and looking towards Bolton Brow. It appears to have been taken from the upper deck of a tram. On the left-hand side of the…
Local History Notes – by David Cliff Part 82 – Farewell to Bogden In the 1920s, the city of Wakefield needed water so it purchased part of the Ryburn Valley, built a reservoir across it and flooded it. That part of the valley was known locally as ‘Bogden’ which, despite its name, was a beauty…
Christmas in Ripponden The countdown has begun for the brightest and best ever Christmas in Ripponden. 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 together with St Bartholomew’s…
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…