Scallymag for Todmorden & Hebden Bridge - Summer '12

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Walsden, Cornholme, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Luddendenfoot & Surrounding Areas

DAILY DIARIES

OUT & ABOUT

REFLEXOLOGY

SUMMER EVENTS

NAPPIES

Family Health

FOSTERING

And Much, Much More se

Cannon Hall Farm Paddling Top Trumps

For Pre-school and Out-of-School Activities

Real nappies are the future

The Handmade Parade The Big Family Day Out and Many More

Summer ‘12

Could you do it?

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For Local Parents, Carers & Kids

How it helps new and expectant mothers

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page classified header market place Post or Email your Children’s “For Sale” adverts to us, we’ll put them on our website and print them in our next issue. We can also advertise “Wanted” items.

No Trade Please Two “hobby Horse” type toys.

Basically a pole with a plush animal head – one is a Tiger, one is a Zebra. Both have animal noises and songs. £3.00 each or £5.00 for both 01706 819426 * Mothercare Bedside Cot (Beech finish) & Mothercare Spring Amicor Mattress in excellent condition. 8 position adjustable mattress base heights to line up with parents’ bed. Ideal for night time feeds!

With lockable castors. Easy to use drop-side mechanism.

Easy to assemble, have original instructions. £130.00 07740 468583 * Speedo ‘Sea Squad’ Swimsafe jacket. Suitable age 4 to 5.

Excellent condition. £10.00 01422 885549

Graco Contempo Reclining Highchair in excellent condition. 2 removable trays with cup space and safety bar. 3 reclining positions, ultra comfy stylish padded seat, folds away easily. Can deliver if nearby. £30.00 07740 468583 * Pirates of the Caribbean ‘At Worlds End’ Wii game in excellent condition. Rated 12+ £10.00 01706 819472 * Phil and Teds pushchair with extra clip on seat for 2nd child.

Navy and grey inc. rain cover £175.00 ono 07907 864007 * Bushbaby baby front carrier in perfect condition. Pouch clips on/off easily £25.00 07907 864007 *

Boys clothes: Monsoon cardigan age 2-3 (slight bobbling as wool mix), Sainsburys Thomas long sleeve top age 4-5, Pumpkin Patch t shirt age 3, Monsoon appliqué t shirt age 2-3, Jpw junior age 3-4 digger t shirt, Mini Mode swim shorts age 2-3. All used condition £12.00 07510 316207 * 3 Grobags sleeping bags. 1 cream Teddy bear 6-18 months - 1 tog (great for summer), 1 cream Teddy bear 18-36 months - 2.5 tog (for spring autumn and winter), 1 green monkey 18-36 months - 2.5tog with side zip. Used but in good condition, around £30 each new. £10.00 each or £25.00 for all four 07510 316207 *

Mothercare Swimsafe jacket, suitable for ages 4 to 5.

Excellent condition, hardly used. Costs £25.00 new. £10.00 01422 885549 * Graco Stage 2/3 Booster carseat, with adjustable head rest, integrated seat belt, retractable cup holders, in excellent condition. RRP is £70.00 £35.00 01706 819472

Don’t Forget:

Between issues visit our website www.thescallymag.co.uk for an up-to-date list of items For Sale

Two floors of fairtrade & eco shopping in the heart of Hebden Bridge

Fair Trade Fashion

Eco-Friendly Furniture

Organic Children's Clothes

Natural Skincare

Ethical Toys

Locally Made Artworks

...and lots of lovely gift ideas For a full range of Classes call:

11-13 Market Street, Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire HX7 6EU Tel 01422 847462

www.spiralsfairtrade.co.uk

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contents Diary Pages Playgroups, Out of school clubs, Swimming, Libraries & Soft Play Pre-School Diary Out-Of-School Diary Competitions Design our next front cover Out & About Cannon Hall Farm Paddling Top Trumps Classified Adverts The place to buy and sell you baby and kids stuff Family Health Dealing with Nits Your health Q&A Literacy The latest news from The Book Case News Things going on this summer Top award for new local toy Olympics comes to town Events Big Family Day Out Halifax Festival Dobroyd Castle Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade Over to you Running Feature Art & Crafts Family Services in the Upper Valley Reflexology for mums Real Nappies are coming back

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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® 2012 Nothing may be reproduced without permission

Congratulations To: Lucy Bauer

aged 7, of Littleborough, who drew our sunny front cover picture

“Sea Shells”

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 this time.

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Cannon Hall Farm

By Carrie Goodwin

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f you’re looking for a fun family day out that offers value for money, Cannon Hall Farm has it all.

After hearing lots of positive things about it, we decided to give it a go. We arrived at around 10.30am on a chilly morning to explore the Best Tourist Experience Yorkshire has to offer, according to the judges at Yorkshire’s White Rose Awards, and now according to us too.

Finding the farm was easy; parking was easy, it seems everything has been thought of.

Admission is £4.95 per person (less for senior citizens and under 4s are free). It’s great value for money as this gives you access to the farm and the adventure playgrounds for as long as you choose to stay.

The farm is well stocked with sheep, goats,

cows, llamas, guinea pigs, rabbits and our favourite, the pigs. My little one wanted to see Peppa Pig and he wasn’t disappointed. There were plenty, and at a range of ages, some just days old.

We also had a quick cuddle with a rabbit and a guinea pig in the animal petting area, which apparently isn’t a place where animals go to kiss!

After that we went to explore the adventure playground. After recently spending £400,000 on new equipment, which includes a climbing forest, tube maze, zip wire and pyramid towers, the staff at Cannon Hall Farm know how to entertain the whole family.

The play area was lots of fun, so much so, I found myself climbing through the tube maze with lots of five and six year olds. Then, when the cold weather got the better of us we decided to head over to the tea rooms to warm up and refuel.

The choice is pretty good. There’s a children’s menu with all the usuals you would expect to see at a farm café but there are also gluten free options, decaf drinks and all the extras that nudge it up towards a luxury offering. And, if you spend £10 in the tea room you can claim back the £3 you paid to park.

On a practical point, there are toilets and hand sanitizers everywhere. The staff are helpful and it’s easy to get around with a buggy.

There’s also plenty planned for the Summer holidays including sheepdog demonstrations where dogs show off their skills herding ducks and geese, bird of prey demonstrations and sheep racing. There are also lots of Kids activities and workshops planned.

Check out the website for up-to-date info.

Essential Info Cannon Hall Farm is five miles west of Barnsley, 10 minutes from junction 37 of the M1, about an hour’s drive from the centre of here.

Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT 01226 790427 info@cannonhallfarm.co.uk www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk

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eureka! festival

his summer Eureka!

The National Children’s Museum in Halifax is staging a six week outdoor festival to enable families and children to enjoy quality time playing together.

Eureka!’s lawns and outside areas will be occupied by four marquees, where families can engage in a range of special events and activities, as well as the usual fun inside the museum.

Describing Playfest 2012, Eureka!

Marketing & Development Director Tom Warman, said: “We know from events like National Play Day that families enjoy sitting about watching their children play in a relaxed and easy-going environment.

The idea for Playfest 2012 is that, by having a different theme for each day of the week over a six week period, families can experience something different every time they visit. Playfest 2012 is about having fun, surprising yourself with some playful activities and simply enjoying the festival atmosphere.

It’ll be a great day out for both children and parents and we hope it’ll be something that families come back to enjoy more than once during its six weeks duration.”

Visitors will have a different experience on every visit, enjoying the daily themes of Move It Monday, Tell a Tale Tuesday, World Wednesday, Theatre Thursday, Funtime Friday, Saturday Sounds and Science Sunday.

These themes will be played out in four different marquees which will have a Main Stage, Laughter Tent, a Fingers & Thumbs Tent and a Bits & Bobs Tent. The activities will also happen in the main Eureka! building where families can enjoy the festival while learning through play in the permanent exhibitions.

Eureka! Playfest 2012 will run every day from 11am on Saturday 21 July until 4pm on Sunday 2 September. An online programme of events will be available on Eureka!’s website www.eureka.org. uk/playfest2012 from mid June.

The festival is free with standard admission or your Eureka! annual pass.

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o celebrate the launch of the Green Route and the Bee Spoke gardens in Todmorden, Incredible Edible Todmorden and the Handmade Parade will present a ‘Pollination Parade’ on Monday 4th June at 2.30pm, ending in

the market square for a Tod Tea Party Celebration starting at 3.00pm.

But before the parade can take place everyone is invited to join in with making the puppets at workshops held at the Todmorden Unitarian Church on Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd June, 10.00 – 12.00 and 2.00 - 4.00. A Free Family event.

The Tod Tea Party will also include live music, a puppet show, children’s dancing demonstrations and face painting. Bring your own picnic and chairs or buy lovely food at the stalls.

Dress in your best 50s frock and come and join in the fun of Todmorden at its best!

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odnaze Community Association, Hebden Bridge, has been awarded a grant by the Community Foundation for Calderdale to hold a Queens Diamond Jubilee party at the community centre that they work tirelessly to keep open.

The Group has been awarded the money to hold a celebration that all members of the community can attend to celebrate together. Dodnaze Community Association administrator comments, “The centre is at the heart of the housing estate and often holds sessional events that benefit the local community such as after school club, art groups, a toddler group and over

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The grant will enable the group to hold a party in honour of the Queens Diamond Jubilee and bring together old and young alike, as a community, and celebrate this momentous occasion.

The Group believe that they can improve moral within their community by offering an event to enjoy, without the worry of being excluded or unable to afford to participate. This is especially important during these hard economic times The Community Foundation for Calderdale received great interest from local residence and community groups applying for grants to stage Jubilee events, when they launched their Jubilee fund. Steve Duncan CEO of the Community Foundation for Calderdale says, “Community Foundation for

Calderdale has been very pleased with response to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Fund. The Diamond Jubilee is a magnificent anniversary and a once in a lifetime event – only one other British monarch has ever celebrated a Diamond Jubilee and this time around Calderdale really seems to want to celebrate.”

For more information about grants available locally please visit www. cffc.co.uk you can as follow news and events from CFFC on twitter @CalderdaleFound

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here’s lots of Family Fun and Learning to be done at Halifax Minster over the summer this year. To book

any of these events Call or email Gillian at the Minster Office: 01422 355 436 minsteroffice@halifaxminster.org.uk Charges apply.

Wed 25th July, 10.00 to 12.30 – Victorian Music Hall. Learn to be a Victorian Music Hall performer. Learn Music Hall classics like ‘Daisy, Daisy’, dress up in costumes; see how to use props and learn some ‘I say, I say, I say’ jokes! All ages welcome.

Mon 30th July, 10.00 to 3.00 – Textiles Day. Learn the art of cross stitch by being inspired by our beautiful building. All materials are included, please bring a packed lunch.

Wed 1st August, 10.00 to 12.30 – Halifax Horrors. Spend a morning discovering some of the horrors of living in Halifax in the past. This tour is based at Halifax Minster. Not for the faint hearted! Ages 7 – 101 Mon 6th August, 10.00 to 3.00 – Monk for a Day. Discover what life was like for the Monks of Halifax Minster. A simple lunch is included

get crafty in Tod

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rafty Cows is a brand new business which has recently opened its doors on Burnley Road, Todmorden, opposite the old cinema building.

Perfect for children of all ages, they can provide an endless supply of messy craft materials plus a Play Worker, Chloe, to work with the children so they get the most out of the facility.

Chloe told us, “I am happy to get messy with the children while mums or dads take a break with a cuppa, or they can join in and become ‘Crafty Cow’s themselves.”

Crafty Cows currently serve drinks and healthy snacks and are looking to expand over the summer to providing a full service of food plus more craft opportunities.

Crafty Cows is open from 10:30 to 5:30 every day. A studio fee applies to cover the cost of all craft materials and a drink, with 10% off for under 5s on a Monday morning. www.facebook.com/crafty.cows.tod - 01706 557414

which is made by those who attend.

Wed 8th August, 10.00 to 12.30 – World Crafts. Spend a morning discovering how to create beautiful things inspired by world faiths. All materials provided. Ages 7 - 101.

Mon 13th August, 10.00 to 12.30 – Halifax Horrors. Spend a morning discovering some of the horrors of living in Halifax in the past. This tour is based at Halifax Minster. Not for the faint hearted! Ages 7 – 101

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re you looking for an unusual and original, yet practical gift for a newborn? Something delightful yet inexpensive? Then take a look

at Baby Cakes, the new business just started up by Vicki in Walsden.

Vicki takes vests, bibs, socks or

hats, suitable for newborn babies and presents then beautifully, as cupcakes.

She is currently making four different cupcakes, suitable for boys or girls in sizes 0-3months or premature/small baby.

They are available by mail order through her website - www.babycakesgifts.co.uk or in Walsden Post Office.

Adorable!

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Arty Birthday Parties and Creative Play

nspiring imaginations is at the heart of The Creation Station’s children’s creative classes and arty birthday parties.

The innovative and award winning programme gives pre-school children hands on art and craft exploration sessions, allowing them to safely experiment with a wide range of materials, tools and ideas. Parties and weekly term-time classes are run at a variety of local venues by Neela Jackson. Neela was a college lecturer in art and design until the birth of her daughter when she decided she wanted a career change.

There are various party packages available to suit all budgets and they can be tailored to suit a theme.

Neela provides invitations, party bags and two art/craft activities in the first hour of

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the party, parents can opt for a third activity too.

Neela said: “I aim to encourage the children’s own ideas, so that every item that is created and produced is individual. We also have optional, fun games where time/space allows. The children return home proudly with a party bag with their unique and treasured keepsakes of a really special celebration.”

Neela also holds The Creation Station sessions at Jitterbugs, Littleborough (Wed, 9.45am) and at Upsy Daisy’s, Mytholmroyd (Thu, 9.45am). Places are limited so booking essential. £4.50 per session, taster sessions & special offers available.

For more information on The Creation Station sessions and parties Call Neela on 0844 854 9092 neela@thecreationstation.co.uk www.thecreationstation.co.uk

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Top Trumps

By Eugenie Karen

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ou never know, there might be some warm, sunny days between now and next winter. In anticipation of this, Top Trumps is taking a seasonal diversion from actual playgrounds to concentrate on places to cool off and splash around.

So in a spirit of optimism, here are three prime paddling spots.

Choose from the easily accessible Salem Fields ‘beach’, secluded and sheltered Jack Bridge or panoramic Gaddings Dam. Bring some anti-midge/mosquito repellant, the beasties are liable to spoil the idyll.

Excepting ‘Equipment’, the categories are broadly relevant.

The ‘Comfort and Joy’ factor with the latter two are pubs.

Both are child-friendly but if you do plan to eat at them, check, as they don’t always open for lunch.

Happy splashing!

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Picturesque but shady. The shingle beach in the bend of the river is an easy stroll from the centre of Hebden Bridge. Little ones can splash in the shallows and chuck gravel to their heart’s content. Bigger ones can explore the rocks and hone their stone skimming skills. Watch out for dog poo and glass fragments which haven’t been in the water long enough to be ground to dullness.

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The Colden bus will take you here. Alight at the New Delight pub and take the footpath opposite. A sign directs you down a short steep hill to the main pool in this sheltered little suntrap of a valley. The pool bottom is gentle on foot and behind so barefoot paddling or relaxed lounging is possible.

There’s plenty of grassy space adjoining it to set out a picnic.

Fancy wiggling your toes in golden sand, listening to the lapping of waves...and looking across to Stoodley Pike? Incongruous?

Yes. Welcome to the highest beach in England.

The Mankinholes Circular bus passes hourly, alight at The Shepherd’s Rest pub. There are two main options, the long and leisurely climb via the Basin Stone, or the steep, direct route.

Both may involve some gentle encouragement and heavy bribery.

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CRAFTY PONIES PARTIES! If you live locally, in Hebden Bridge or surrounding areas, Karen will travel to you and treat your child to a Crafty Ponies party!

Karen says “Crafty Ponies parties are great fun for young children, I bring along a Crafty Pony for every child to play with and the children learn lots about ponies, feeding, grooming, tacking up and even putting a rug on.

We finish with a showjumping competition and every party child recieves a rosette and Crafty Ponies quiz and puzzle booklet to keep, the Birthday child gets a Crafty Ponies kit too!”

CRAFTY PONIES has been HIGHLY COMMENDED in the CREATIVE PLAY AWARDS 2011 Our testers said: “This is a wonderfully thought out kit and the end result is excellent. You do need to be confident about sewing, although the instructions were very clear and should enable anyone to achieve a good end result”.

“This kit offers a high enjoyment factor and the children had lots of role-play fun.

The game and educational website really add to the play value” - test reviewers for the Creative Play Awards 2011

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rafty Ponies, the brainchild of local mum Karen Clithero has just scooped a major award in the ‘Creative Play Awards 2011’.

Mother of six, Karen, says, “We are all absolutely delighted, Crafty Ponies is a great product and we have had good response from our customers.

Their testimonials speak for the quality of the product and the appeal that it has both to children and adults alike. To be highly commended in this national competition against the big toy and craft manufacturers is a real ‘feather in the cap’ for our fledgling family business.”

Karen first made Crafty Ponies for her children when they were small so they could learn about ponies and how all the tack and equipment works. The saddle, bridle, numnah and grooming kit are realistic versions of the real thing so the skills were easily transferred to the real thing as they got older.

“We have sourced natural products, locally,” Karen told us, “The only plastic in the kit are two tiny components for the saddle. Most soft toys are manufactured in the Far East and made from synthetic materials. Crafty Ponies are handmade by you from cotton fabric and cotton yarn. Even the card packaging is recycled into the stable and a show jumping game.”

The Crafty Ponies kit is also supported by an educational website which contains lots of pony lessons, quizzes, fun and games for hours of Crafty Pony fun and learning.

“We believe that making their own pony, with the help of an adult, teaches children to value their toys, gives them a sense of achievement and develops self-confidence.” Karen said. There are fully illustrated instructions in the kit and the website contains lots of films to keep the making of Crafty Ponies simple, clear and fun.

Crafty Ponies is only sold through the website so the customer is buying directly from the manufacturer. The carbon footprint of Crafty Ponies is kept low and the product is excellent value for money.

Crafty Ponies make an excellent birthday gift of lasting value, so for any pony mad child (or adult!) look no further. Crafty Ponies are committed to helping children to learn about ponies and bringing families together through creativity and play, whilst having fun and caring for the environment.

I am in love with my crafty pony, ‘Rupert’!!! He is amazing!! I can now teach my friends and family members how to care for and tack up any pony!!

So now they can tack up my horse for me, HaHa!! Anyone tempted by buying one of these adorable ponies I will say... GO AHEAD!! They are amazing in every way, you’re not just having fun you’re bonding with the grown ups!!

So go ahead and buy one of these wonderful kits!!

Ellie

My daughter loves her Crafty Pony.

She had him for Christmas last year when she was nearly 10 and is still playing with him today. She was able to do most of it herself. I did the more difficult machining and the ironing, and some of the over sewing. The instructions are very clear and easy to find on the site. It was great fun and very good value for money. I like the fact that it was all produced locally, out of good quality materials and has such lasting appeal.

Bridget Peake

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Another eventful year has passed and the Upper Valley Family Services team (Todmorden Children’s Centre including nursery, Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, the Family Support and Outreach Team and the Community Early Years Practitioners team) have a lot to celebrate and a busy year to look forward to. Last year the team successfully delivered a range of pre-school and holiday activities across the Upper Valley and we aim to continue this year with an equally exciting offer for families, please see the diary section of this magazine or our websites (address below) for our current timetable. The summer edition of our magazine will be published in early July and posted to many family homes. If you do not receive your copy, please give us a call, pick one up from your Children’s Centre, or view online on our websites.

Our family support and outreach work has grown tremendously this year and we have delivered two Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities courses to support parents with behaviour management, in addition to offering 1-1 support for families in their homes and in groups on a range of issues. Our workers offer support around; confidence building, parenting skills, family dynamics and relationships, breastfeeding, healthy lifestyles and activities, budgeting and debt advice, family learning, child development and school readiness and referral or support to access other agencies. We will be working even harder this year to provide services to families in the Upper Valley area, particularly those who feel vulnerable or are most in need of our support.

Sandra Bell

Children’s Centre Manager Hebden Vale Children’s Centre Stubbing Holme Road Hebden Bridge HX7 6AT 01422 844904 http://www.calderdale.gov. uk/education/childcare/ childrenscentres/hebden-vale.html

Julie Ratcliffe

Children’s Centre Manager Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College Building Burnley Road Todmorden OL14 7BX 01706 548140 http://www.calderdale.gov. uk/education/childcare/ childrenscentres/todmorden.html

Children’s Centre Core Purpose.

1. Improving outcomes for young children and their families, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged families, in order to reduce inequalities in: child development and school readiness; Supported by improved: parenting aspirations, self esteem and parenting skills; child and family health and life chances.

2. Assessing need across the local community 3. Providing access to universal early years services in the local area including high quality and affordable early year’s education and childcare 4. Providing targeted evidence based early interventions for families in greatest need, in the context of integrated services 5. Acting as a hub for the local community, building social capital and cohesion.

6. Sharing expertise with other early year’s settings to improve quality.

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In November 2011 Todmorden Children’s Centre was inspected by Ofsted, we were very pleased that our nursery was awarded an overall judgement of Good and the whole Children’s Centre was awarded a Satisfactory with Good judgements in Staying Safe and Safeguarding.

The management team have already developed an action plan to address the recommendations from the Ofsted inspection and will continue to work towards achieving these with the ambition that we will achieve a Good or Outstanding outcome at our next inspection. If you would like to see the inspection report or action plan please contact us at the address or telephone number below.

This year the Government has introduced a new core purpose for children’s centres.(see below) In addition, a number of payment by results schemes are being trialled as part of the Government’s ambitions to improve public services and deliver improved value for the taxpayer. Calderdale is part of this trial and in the Upper Valley we will be undertaking consultation with parents and key partners including schools to look at how we can make a difference to families in our area and measure this to show impact. We will do this by talking to families in our activity sessions, and by hosting outreach activities in our communities.

For details of our consultation programme, or to give us your feedback, please contact your Children’s Centre, details below.

To find out more about Family Services in the Upper Valley, please come along to our

OPEN DAY

on Saturday 6th October 10am to 2pm at Todmorden Children’s Centre

We will publicise this event nearer the time and send out reminders, but if you are interested in attending please let us know so we can keep you informed.

diary pages

T

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

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 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 received. Please phone ahead before setting out as details can change at any time.

Finally 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.

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

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

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

9:15 - 3:15 ages 2½ to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

9:15 - 3:15 ages 2½ to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

9:15 - 3:15 ages 2½ to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

Monday

9:15 - 11:45 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:30 - 11:30 ages 2 - 4

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

Tuesday

9:15 - 11:45 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

Wednesday

9:15 - 11:45 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

Thursday

9:15 - 11:45 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

Friday

9:15 - 11:45 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

9:30 - 11:30 ages 2 - 4

The Glen House Montessori PreSchool Glen House, Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge 01422 884682 9:15 - 3:15 ages 2½ to 6

Steiner Kindergarten Steiner Kindergarten St. John’s Centre Cragg Vale Marilyn - 01422 885249

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

Rainbow Kids Hope Street Baptist Church New Road Hebden Bridge Mags - 07940 040931

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

Todmorden Playgroup Todmorden C of E School Playground, Burnley Rd, Todmorden 01706 812019

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

Colden Preschool Colden School Playground, Smithy Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge 01422 846734

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

Mytholmroyd Playgroup The Community Centre, Caldene Avenue, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge 01422 882226

Before & After School Luddenden Dene J,I & N CE School, Dene View, Luddenden Foot Andrea - 07812 905251

Out of School Space at The Ark The Ark Nursery, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd 01422 882010

pre-schools & playgroups

* Lunchtime supervision is also provided for children staying all day, for a small extra charge.

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 4:00 7:15 - 9:00

Wednesday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 7:00 8:00 - 9:00

10:00 - 5:00

Thursday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 4:00 7:00 - 8:15

10:00 - 6:30

Friday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 7:00

10:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 6:30

1:30 - 6:30

Saturday

9:00 - 1:30 2:45 - 6:30

10:00 - 4:00

10:00 - 4:00

10:00 - 12:00

sunday

9:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 5:00

2:00 - 4:30

1:00 - 5:00

Jitterbugs Play Centre Riverside Works, Todmorden Road, Littleborough 01706 378123

Tuesday

Upsy Daisy’s Playcentre Moderna Business Park, Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 881717

2:00 - 6:00

My Play Cafe 7 Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07517 539 821

2:00 - 4:30

Soft Play Pockets Snooker Club, Hollins Mill, Rochdale Road, Todmorden 01706 812297

Walsden Library Inchfield Road, Walsden 01706 815602

10:00 - 6:30

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 7:00

2:00 - 8:00

4:00 - 6:00

9:00 - 4:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

2:00 - 8:00

4:00 - 6:00

9:00 - 4:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

4:00 - 8:00

1:00 - 6:00

9:00 - 4:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

2:00 - 8:00

1:00 - 6:00

9:00 - 4:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

2:00 - 8:00

4:00 - 6:00

9:00 - 4:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

9:00 - 8:00*

11:00 - 6:00

9:00 - 4:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

9:00 - 8:00*

11:00 - 6:00

Parties Only

10:00 - 4:00

9:30 - 6:00

*Not available if a party is booked

Mytholmroyd Library Cragg Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 883933

10:00 - 6:30

Monday

soft play areas Soft Play at the Creche Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

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

Swim

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SATURDAY

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

MONDAY

Pre-school diary

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Rolling Programme 9:00 - 10:00 (Term Time Only) Cornholme J&I School, Portsmouth, Todmorden call 01706 548140 for details FREE

Midgley Under 5’s 9:45 - 11:15 Midgley School, Midgley Jo - 01422 881984

Montessori Pre-School Group 10:00 - 12:00 Glen House Montessori School, Cragg vale, Hebden Bridge 01422 884682

Heptonstall Parents & Toddler Group 10:00 - 11:45 Heptonstall Social & Bowling Club, Acre Lane, Heptonstall Hannah-Louise 07528 626 000

Stay & Play 10:00 - 11:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

Unde 10:00 Todm Ewoo 0170

Reflexology (by referral) 9.00 - 12.00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 St John’s Centre, Cragg Vale Sally - 07904 052816

TalkFirst Baby & Toddler Signing 10:00 - 11:00 Fielden Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Susan - 01706 878781

Parent & Toddler Swimming 12:30 - 1:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913

Talk First (baby signing) 12:45 - 1:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 FREE

Baby Massage 1:30 - 3:00 Valley Medical Centre, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge 01422 841218

Coun Pare 1.30 Todm Todm Colle Todm 0142

Central Street Parents & Toddler Group 9:00 - 11:00 Central Street Infants School, Hebden Bridge.

Pauline - 01422 842784

Luddendenfoot 0 to 5’s 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Sophie

Stay & Play 9:15 - 10:45 (Term Time Only) Luddenden Dene School, Luddendenfoot 01422 844904 FREE

Lumbutts Baby & Toddlers 9:30 - 11:15 Lumbutts Methodist Church Lumbutts Helen

Mytholmroyd Toddlers 9:30 - 11:30 Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Elphaborough, Mytholmroyd 01422 882226

Centre Vale Toddlers 9:30 - 11:30 The Bowling Pavillion, Centre Vale Park, Burnley Road, Todmorden Please call in for details

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

Counselling Service for Parents (by referral) 9.00 - 4.00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01422 250081 - FREE

Weaning Group, 9:30 - 10:30 (1st Tue only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden Health Visitors - 01706 811114 FREE

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 Steiner Centre, Macpelah, Hebden Bridge Sally - 07904 052816

Baby/postnatal Yoga 10:00 & 2:00 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Elaine - 07967 974 376

St. Josephs Toddlers 9:15 - 11:15 St Joseph’s School, Wellington Road, Todmorden 01706 812948

The Methodist Church Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 Scout Road, Mytholmroyd Joyce Greenwood 01422 883792

Family Stay and Play 10:00 - 11:30 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904 FREE

Rolling Programme 10.00 - 11.00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden call 01706 548140 details

Melody Makers 10:00 - 10:40 Dodnaze Community Centre, Hirst Grove, Hebden Bridge Patricia - 01422 844037

Sure Start Baby Club 10:00 - 11:00 Jitterbugs Play Centre, Todmorden Road, Littleborough

Todm 12:30 Todm Com Road Jenn

Blackshaw Head Parents & Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 Blackshaw Head Chapel, Hebden Bridge Ann - 01706 810596

Creation Station - Little Explorers 9:45 - 10:30 Jitterbugs Play Centre, Todmorden Road, Littleborough Neela - 0844 854 9092

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 Steiner Centre, Macpelah, Hebden Bridge Sally - 07904 052816

TalkFirst 10:30 - 11:15 Jitterbugs Play Area, Todmorden Road, Littleborough Sharon - 01706 378123

Little Bear Feet 11:30 - 12:15 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

Preg 1:30 Bless Cent Elain

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

Toddler Talk 9.00 - 11.00 (2nd Thu only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

Luddendenfoot 0 to 5’s 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Sophie

Centre Vale Toddlers 9:30 - 11:30 The Bowling Pavillion, Centre Vale Park, Burnley Road, Todmorden Please call in for details

St Michael’s Angels 9:30 - 11:00 St Michael’s Church Hall Mytholmroyd Catherine - 01422 883130

Toy Library 9:30 - 11:30 Central Methodist Church, Todmorden Pete - 07724 528027

Dodn 9.45 Dodn 54 H

Jo Jingles 9:30 - 10:15 (under 2s), 10:30 - 11:15, 11:30 - 12:15 (over 2s), 12:30 - 1:15 (over 3s), 1:30 (3 - 9 months) Todmorden Sports Centre, Jo Corbett - 01706 212889

TalkFirst 9:30 - 10:30 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904 FREE

Creation Station - Little Explorers 9:45 - 10:30 Upsy Daisy’s, Mytholmroyd Neela - 0844 854 9092

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

Sticky Fingers 1:00 - 2:00 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904 FREE

FixL Train 1:30 10a T Busin Rach

Stubbings Toddler Group 9:00 - 11:00 Stubbings Infant School, School Street, Hebden Bridge, 01422 842728

Old Town Parents & Toddlers 9:00 - 11:00 Old Town Primary School, Billy Lane, Old Town Kate - 07917 793192

Luddendenfoot 0 to 5’s 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Sophie

Mytholmroyd Toddlers 9:30 - 11:30 Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Elphaborough, Mytholmroyd 01422 882226

Aquatots 9:30 - 10:15, 10:15 - 11.00 & 11.00 - 11.45 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Baby Stay and Play 9:30 - 11:30 Todmorden Health Centre, 01706 548140 FREE

Bong 9:30 Vario 0142 FRE

Ante-Natal Clinic 9:00 - 2:00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden By appointment only via your midwife

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 St John’s Centre, Cragg Vale Sally - 07904 052816

Intro to Football 1:45 - 2:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Ducklings Swimming Classes 4:00 - 4:30, 5:30 - 6:00, 6:00 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Pre-School Swimming Classes (Level 2+) 4:30 - 5:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Campaigners - Eagles

Todm

5:45 - 7:15 Lumbutts Church, Lumbutts, Todmorden Les or Pat 01706 814754

7:00 Todm Ewoo 0170

Melody Movements 9:00 - 9:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 3 - 4 yrs

Mini Movers Disco/Cheer 9:00 - 10:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

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

Parent & Toddlers 9:00 - 10:30 Scout Road Primary School, Scout Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 883327

Saturday Stars (For Families of children with additional needs) 11:00 - 1:00 2nd Sat of month

The Fielden Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01422 847444 - FREE

Ducklings Swimming Classes 9:00 - 9:30, 10:30 - 11:00, 11:15 - 11:45, 4:30 - 5:00, 6:00 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

PEEP Group (For families and children with additional needs) 1:30 - 2:45 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge Amanda - 01422 399552 FREE

(ages 4-6 yrs)

Fun Swim 1:30 - 2:45 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

First Ballet & Tip Tap Toe 10:00 - 11:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Child

Tuesd

9:30 Hebd Cent 0142 FRE

Pare 1:30 Shad Shad 0170

- Wid

er 5’s Fun Swim 0 - 11:00 morden Sports Centre, od Lane, Todmorden 06 839090

nselling Service for ents (by referral) - 5.00 morden Children’s Centre morden Community ege, Burnley Road, morden 22 250081 - FREE

dminders Drop In (2nd

day Only)

- 11:30 den Vale Children’s tre, Hebden Bridge 22 844904 EE

Walsden Community Playgroup @ St Peter’s 1:30 - 3:00 St Peter’s Church, Walsden Catherine - 01706 818403

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

Thula Mama; Mums and Babies Singing 1.30 - 3.00 Central Hebden Bridge Liz Powers - 01422 847702

Ladies Fitness 1:45 - 2:45 (term time only) Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 Limited crèche FREE

Wild Things Drama Group 3:30 - 4:15 Cornholme School, Portsmouth, Todmorden 01706 812787 FREE

Information Service (Drop-in

Bumps & Babes - support

10:00 - 12:00 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904

10:00 - 11:30 The Methodist Church, New Road, Hebden Bridge Nicola - 01422 843129

Crafty Calves Toddler Meet (10% off for under 5s)

10:30 - 12.00 Halifax Road, Todmorden 01706 557414

support for Children & Families)

Tatty Bumpkins 4:00 - 5:00 Zion Housing Co-op Studio, Hebden Bridge Clare - 07790 761702

Toddler Tuesday

Family Social From 3:30 Open 10:00 - 5:00 Trades Club, Holme Street, Flying Saucers, Butlers Wharf, Hebden Bridge Hebden Bridge Lucy - 07943 771739 01422 846666

group for multiple births

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

ent & Toddler Swimming - 2:30 de Junior & Infant School, de, Todmorden 06 812913

FixLifestyles Mums & Babies Training 3:00 - 4:00 10a Top Land Country Business Park, Cragg Vale Rachel - 07702 796236

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

Yoga (with Creche) (by referral) 4:00 - 4:45 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140

Tiny Bop Pop Disco 4:45 - 5:15 Abi’s Dance Steps, Bailey’s Gym, Walsden, Todmorden Abi - 01706 816135 2 - 5 yrs

morden Family Support 0 - 2:00 alternate weeks morden Fire Station mmunity Room, Stansfield d, Todmorden ni - 01706 839787

Luddendenfoot 0 to 5’s 1:15 - 3:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Sophie

Baby Stay & Play 1:30 - 3:00 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904 FREE

Baby Stay & Play with Baby Clinic 1:30 - 3:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 FREE

Careers4Adults & Job Centre Plus 1.30 - 3.30 (fortnightly) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

Tiny Tots 4:00 - 5:00 Hebden Dance Place, Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge Miss Julie - 07581 165057

Rhyme Rattle ‘n Roll 4.00 - 5.00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

Ducklings Swimming Classes 5:00 - 5:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Todmorden Swimming Club

Little Angels 10:00 - 11:30 St. Michaels Church, Cornholme, Todmorden Irene - 01706 817296

Lesbian Parents Group Stay and Play 10:00 - 12:00 (3rd Thu only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 07704 568237 FREE

Baby Clinic, Baby Stay & Play 1:30 - 3:30 (2nd & 4th Thu only) Valley Medical Centre, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Lal - 01706 548149 FREE

Dainty Dolls 4:00 - 5:00 Hebden Dance Place, Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge Miss Julie - 07581 165057

Melody Bear 4:00 - 4:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 3 - 4 yrs

Ducklings Swimming Classes 5:00 - 5:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Feeding Friendly 10:00 - 11:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 FREE

Ben’s Story and Rhyme Time 10.30 - 11.15 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904 FREE

gnancy Yoga & 7:30 singway, Birchcliffe tre, Hebden Bridge ne - 07967 974 376

Blackshawhead Arty Toddler naze Parent & Toddlers Group 9:45 - 12:00 - 11.15 naze Community Centre, Blackshawhead Chapel, Hirst Grove, Hebden Bridge Hebden Bridge Lorraine - 01422 844971

Lifestyles Mums & Babies ning - 2:30, 3:00 - 4:00 Top Land Country ness Park, Cragg Vale hel - 07702 796236

Children’s Yoga 4:00 - 5:00 Calderdale Yoga Centre, Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge Abi - 01422 844146 Ages 3 - 7

go Bongos - 10:30 (Term Time Only) ous Locations 22 844904 EE

Family Stay and Play 9:30 - 11:00 (term time only) Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden 07798 581215 FREE

The Woods (Forest School & Outdoor Play all year round - please dress accordingly) 10:00 - 12:00 Eastwood, Todmorden Lizzie - 07772 331780

Yoga for Pregnancy 7:00 - 8:30 Todmorden Donna 07985 274181

- Widths

7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 817559

Family Stay and Play 3:00 - 5:00 (Term Time Only) Soft Play Area, Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 548140

Family Social From 3:30 Trades Club, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge Lucy - 07943 771739

Young Parents Group (For

parents under 25)

2.30 - 4:00 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904 FREE

Young Parents’ Group 1.30 - 3.00 (2nd & last Fri Only) Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 FREE

morden Swimming Club

dths

SUNDAY

- 8:00 morden Sports Centre, od Lane, Todmorden 06 817559

Live @ 9:15 interactive, informal worship 9:15 - 10:00 (1st & 3rd Sun only) Central Methodist Church, Todmorden 01706 839032

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

07704 568237

Family Fun Swim 10:00 - 12:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

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out of school diary Girls Group (Arts, crafts,

Modern Jazz Dancing 4:00 - 7:15 4:00 - 5:30 Fielden House, Fielden Dodnaze Community Centre Square, Todmorden 54 Hirst Grove, Hebden Bridge Sarah Hitchon Jean 01422 843216 07929 576785 8 yrs + 3 + yrs

Boyz Break Dance 4:00 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

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

Woodcraft Folk (Elfin) 5:15 - 6:30 The Fielden Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Pete 01706 818346 6+ yrs

Judo Excellence 6:00 - 7:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 5 - 7 yrs

Swimming (level 2 and above) 4:00 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Move & Groove Disco/Cheer 4:00 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 4 - 6 yrs

After School Swimming 4:30 - 6:15 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

Football Coaching 5:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 8+ yrs

Tod Harriers Junior Training 5:30 - 6:30 Todmorden High School, Ewood Land, Todmorden Eileen Miles 07738 634625 8+ yrs

Kidz Latino & Salsa 6:00 - 6:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

After School Swimming 3:30 - 6:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

Ballet & Tap 4:00 - 6:30 (various classes) DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 5+ yrs

Swimming (level 2 and above) 4:00 - 7:00, Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Boyz Tap 4:30 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Tod Harriers Junior Training 5:00 - 6:30 Todmorden High School, Ewood Land, or Shepherds Rest Pub, Lumbutts Road, Todmorden Ben Crowther 07817 108921

Hebden Bridge Handball Club 5.30 - 7.00 Calder High School, Mytholmroyd Nic 01422 649291 7+ yrs

Family Social From 3:30 Trades Club, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge Lucy - 07943 771739

Creative Dance 4:00 - 6:00 Dance 4 All, Castle Hill School, Halifax Road, Todmorden Penny Alexander 01422 884634 5+ yrs

Coached Mini Tennis 4:00 - 5:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Andrew Bentham - 01706 815265 5 to 11 yrs

Swimming (beginners) 5:00 - 5:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Junior Ballroom & Latin 5:30 - 6:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

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

Family Social From 3:30 Trades Club, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge Lucy - 07943 771739

Swimming (level 2 and above) 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

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

Beginner Ballet & Tap 5:00 - 6:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 Age 7 - 11 yrs

Girls Football Development 5:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 8+ yrs

Beginners Cheerleading 5:15 - 5:45 Abi’s Dance Steps, Bailey’s Gyn, Walsden, Todmorden Abi - 01706 816135 5+ Yrs

Gymnastics Club 4:00 - 5:15 Calder High School, Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd Tracey 07970 730224 Beginners

Children’s Yoga 4:00 - 5:00 Calderdale Yoga Centre, Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge Abi - 01422 844146 Ages 8 - 13

Move & Groove 4:30 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 Age 4 - 7 yrs

Disco Team Class 5:00 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

7th Todmorden Rainbows 5:00 - 6:00 Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden Katie - 07769 151276 5 - 7 yrs

Calderdale Schools Music Service Choir 5:30 - 6:30 Riverside School, Hebden Bridge Music Service 01422 366456 5+ yrs

After School Swimming 3:30 - 4:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

Children’s Yoga 4:00 - 5:00 Calderdale Yoga Centre, Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge Abi - 01422 844146 Ages 3 - 7

Football Training 4:00 - 5:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5 - 8 yrs

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

Football Training 5:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 8+ yrs

8th/26th Calder Valley Beavers 5:30 - 6:30 Central Methodist Church, off Bramsche Square, Todmorden Dave Payne 01706 816568 6 - 8 yrs

Junior Tennis Sessions 4:00 - 5:00 Todmorden Tennis Club, Stansfield Road, Todmorden 01706 815265 5 - 10 yrs

Swimming (beginners) 4:00 - 4:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Swimming (level 2 and above) 4:00 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Junior Street, Disco & Cheer 4.30 - 6.00 (various classes) DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Hebden Dance Place 5:00 - 6:00 Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge Miss Julie - 07581165057 6 - 8 yrs

6th Todmorden Rainbows 5:30 - 6:30 Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Tammy Frankland 01706 559493 5 - 7 yrs

Todmorden Tennis Club 4:00 - 5:00 May - September Burnt House Lane, Hallroyd Road, Todmorden.

Andrew Bentham 01706 815265 4 - 10 yrs

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy 4:00 - 7:00 Holme Street Arts Centre, Hebden Bridge Wendy 01706 810164 5 to 11 yrs

Swimming (level 2 and above) 5:00 - 5:30, 6:30 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Calder Valley Karate 6:00 - 7:30 The Girl’s Gym, Calder High School, Mytholmroyd Andrew Nightingale 01422 847877 8+ yrs

Todmorden Swimming Club - Widths 7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 817559

Dancing - Various classes 4:00 - 7:30 Fielden House, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah Hitchon 07929 576785 10 + yrs

Baby Ballroom 5:00 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 Age 4 - 7 yrs

Campaigners - Kids Zone 5:45 - 7:15 Lumbutts Church, Lumbutts, Todmorden Les or Pat 01706 814754 6 - 10 yrs

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

Creative Dance 9:15 - 1:15 Dance 4 All, Riverside School, Hebden Bridge Penny Alexander 01422 884634 5+ yrs

Swimming (level 2 and above) 9:30 - 12:15, 4:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Swimming (level 1/2) 10:00 - 10:30, 12:45 - 1:15 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Calderdale Dyslexia Hebden Bridge Saints Friendship & Support Group Saturday Soccer Club 10:00 - 12:00 First Saturday of the 11:00 - 12:00 month only Luddenden Dene School, Upper Rooms, St James Dene View, Luddendenfoot.

Church, Mytholm, HB Nick Farrar 01422 882378 June 01422 842190 5 - 8 yrs

Border Gymnastics 9:00 onwards Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Paul 01706 816755 5+ yrs

Ballet & Tap 9:15 - 5:00 Fielden House, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah Hitchon 07929 576785 3 + 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

1st Colden Rainbows 10:00 - 12:00 Alternate Saturdays Colden School Portacabin, Colden, Hebden Bridge Sandra McNeill 01706 812291 5 - 7 yrs

Junior Musical Theatre 11:00 - 11:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

20th Pennine Calder Beavers 9:00 - 12:00 (first Sat of Month) St Josephs School, Wellington Road, Todmorden Rowena Goldthorpe 01706 810821 6 - 8 yrs

Gymnastics Club 9:30 - 12:30 Burnley Road School, Mytholmroyd Tim Wild 01422 372321/07931 337487 5+ yrs

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 - 12:30 Todmorden Cricket Club, Burnley Road, Todmorden Sean Nuttall 07812 187270 5+ yrs

Ballet & Tap (various classes) 10:00 - 1:00 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

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Swimming (Beginners) 6:30 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ 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 01706 817559 For strong swimmers

Todmorden Tai Kwon Do 6:30 - 7:30 Ferney Lee School, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 6+ yrs

Monday Club 6:30 - 8:00 Mount Zion Baptist Chapel, Slack Top, Heptonstall 7 to 11yrs, Elva Hulme 01422 842726

Judo Excellence 7:00 - 8:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 8+ yrs

Hippodrome Youth Theatre 7:30 - 9:30 Hippodrome Theatre, Halifax Road, Todmorden Helen 01706 839424 10+ yrs Entry by Audition ONLY

Swimming (level 1/2) 6:00 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

1st Old Town Brownies 6:15 - 7:15 Hope Baptist Church, New Road, Hebden Bridge Dinah Newsome 01422 843202 7 - 10 yrs

Todmorden Judo Club 7:30 - 9:00 Todmorden Cricket Club, Burnley Road, Todmorden Sean Nuttall 07812 187270 5+ yrs

Todmorden Community Brass - 5-Note Beginners Band 6:00 - 6:45 The Bandroom, Wellington Road, Todmorden David White 01706 815820

20th Pennine Calder Cubs 6:30 - 8:00 Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Anya 01706 839871 8 to 10½ yrs

Dance Club 5:45 - 6:30 Abi’s Dance Steps, Bailey’s Gyn, Walsden, Todmorden Abi - 01706 816135 5+ Yrs

1st Walsden Brownies 6:00 - 7:15 Walsden Junior School, Walsden Donna Scholfield 01706 839042 7 - 10 yrs

18th Hebden Bridge Beavers 6:15 - 7:15 Top Floor, Salem Mill, Hebden Bridge Nicola Leese 01422 846094 6 - 8 yrs

18th Hebden Bridge Cubs 6:15 - 7:45 Top Floor, Salem Mill, Hebden Bridge Jan Bottomley 01422 846379 8 - 10½ yrs

2nd Mytholmroyd Brownies 6:30 - 8:00 Mytholmroyd Methodist Church, Scout Road, Mytholmroyd Angela Trowell 01422 885378 7 - 10 yrs

7th Todmorden Brownies 6:00 - 7:15 Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden Jennifer Jackson 01706 815342 7 - 10 yrs

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

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

Todmorden Tai Kwon Do 6:30 - 7:30 Ferney Lee School, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 6+ yrs

Todmorden Swimming Club - Widths 7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 817559

1st Mytholmroyd Rainbows 5:30 - 6:30 St Michaels Church Hall, Mytholmroyd Lisa Thwaite 01422 886274 5 - 7 yrs

2nd Hebden Bridge Brownies 6:00 - 7:15 Hope Baptist Church Hall, Cheetham St. Entrance, Hebden Bridge Christine 01422 843725 7 - 10 yrs

Woodcraft Folk (Elfin & Pioneers) 6:30 - 7:45 Salem Mill (Top Floor) Salem Street, Hebden Bridge Julie 01422 846214 6+ yrs

8th/26th Calder Valley Cubs 6:30 - 7:30 Central Methodist Church, off Bramsche Square, Todmorden Dave Payne 01706 816568 8 - 10 yrs

Ballet & Tap 6:00 - 7:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

6th Todmorden Brownies 6:15 - 7:30 Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Rowena Goldthorpe 01706 810821 7 - 10 yrs

1st Heptonstall Brownies 6:30 - 7:30 Heptonstall Junior School, Heptonstall Sandra McNeill 01706 812291 7 - 10 yrs

Slack Top Gaming Club 7:00 - 9:00 Last Thurs in the month Mount Zion Baptist Chapel, Slack Top, Heptonstall Wargaming etc. for age10+ yrs Jason Hulme 01422 846749

Junior Disco/Cheer 1:00 - 2:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Junior Street 2:00 - 2:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Junior Modern 1:00 - 1:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Junior Gymnastic/Limbering 2:30 - 3:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

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

Hebden Bridge Saints Team Trials Please phone for times and venue details Graeme 01422 884527

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

Junior Hippodrome Youth Theatre Alternate Sundays 10:00 - 12:00 Hippodrome Theatre, Halifax Road, Todmorden Emma 01706 817518 8 -10 yrs Entry by Audition

Mini Rugby 10:30 - 12:00 Littleborough RUFC Rakewood, Hollingworth Lake Harry Hanson 0161 624 7880 6+ yrs

Family Fun Swim 10:00 - 12:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

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page header feature Your chance to make a difference – Be a Foster Carer

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here are over 65,000 children and young people living in care across the UK, most of them living with foster carers.

But, despite this, research carried out by leading charity ‘The Fostering Network’ suggests there is a national shortage of approximately 8,750 foster carers.

This situation is reflected here in Calderdale. The number of children and young people who need foster care in our area has been increasing over the last few years. Today, there are 365 children in care in Calderdale and more foster carers are needed.

Not having enough foster carers often means that children cannot be placed in the area they know. If the right foster family is not available make a living, make a difference straight away this can sometimes mean that children have to be placed with fostering agencies outside of the borough or placed temporarily with alternative carers and then moved again within a short space of time. make a living, make a difference Children who need foster care come from different backgrounds and

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from all areas across Calderdale.

Sadly, many of these children will have suffered abuse or neglect.

Foster carers are needed from all walks of life. Calderdale’s current foster carers come from all cultures, religious faiths, and age groups, living in all kinds of homes. Calderdale needs people to become foster carers who can make a positive difference to children’s lives.

Foster carers currently receive payments that range between £10,280 and £28,836 per year based on individual circumstances and the needs of the child they care for.

Fran, a Calderdale foster carer, summed up what drove her to foster children: “Knowing that we are making a difference to a child and that it will help them in later life, that they are safe and well cared for whilst they are with us,” she said.

As a Calderdale foster carer, there’s a package of support that you’ll receive including contacts with existing foster carers.

Could you make a difference to a child’s life?

If you would like to know more about becoming a foster carer please call 0845 245 6000 or visit www.calderdale.gov.uk/fostering to receive an information pack and registration of interest form.

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For Conception – Pregnancy - Birth and Beyond Conception

Many women trying for a baby suffer from fertility issues. Reflexology works holistically, relieving the stress and anxiety of not conceiving while re-balancing energy and hormones, aiding an improved, healthy, fertility.

Pregnancy

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s a mother-to-be you deserve to feel nurtured & supported during a time of constant change.

Reflexology is the perfect therapy during pregnancy. It is valuable tool that helps to relieve any stress and anxiety, while giving a feeling of deep relaxation and improved mood, sleep and general well being.

It can also help ease pregnancy discomforts such as fatigue, nausea, swollen ankles, constipation etc.

The special techniques for pregnancy strengthen the developing nurture bond between mother & unborn baby.

Labour & Childbirth

Regular reflexology performed in the last few weeks of pregnancy may facilitate improved progress and outcomes in labour.

Good feedback has been received about the use of a technique to help induce labour if baby is overdue. This is mainly due to the relaxation response allowing the mother to feel less anxious about the labour. This allows the Oxytocin to flow and, when the time is right, labour begins naturally. The relaxation created takes away the stress that was stopping labour progressing.

Beyond

Postnatally & beyond, reflexology may be a tremendous, deeply restorative, support after baby arrives; balancing hormones, promoting deep relaxation, indirectly aiding the production of milk in breast feeding and giving an increased ability to cope with the responsibility of motherhood.

A relaxed mother also leads to a relaxed infant.

“I am also a Yoga teacher & Aromatherapist & when I decided to specialise in Pregnancy & babies I trained in reflexology with The Light of Hope CIC .College of Light. in Manchester.

The gentle technique works on the whole body through the feet bringing balance & harmony to all systems physical , mental, emotional, & hormonal. A perfect therapy to create a healthy pregnancy.

Reflexology treatments can start once pregnancy is safely into the mid-trimester.

Each session is tailor made to your individual needs.”

Elaine E Shillitoe

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How to treat nits

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aving headlice doesn’t mean you’re dirty, or that you don’t wash properly. Most people get them at some point, so you’re not alone.

Headlice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They’re very small – about the size of a sesame seed – and are browny-grey in colour. They have six legs, each with a claw on the end. They use these to cling on to your hair and they survive by biting the scalp and feeding on your blood. This often causes itching, but not always.

The female headlice lay eggs in sacs which are glued to your individual hairs. A baby headlouse then hatches seven to 10 days later. You might be able to spot the remains of the tiny white egg in your hair. It’s called a ‘nit’. Some people also use the word ‘nit’ to mean ‘headlouse.’ Ten to 14 days later, the baby headlouse is ready to have babies of its own.

Headlice crawl from head to head when you’re close to someone who’s got them.

However, headlice can’t fly or jump, and it’s very rare to get headlice from a pillow or a towel as they can’t survive away from a human head for very long.

How to spot headlice

The wet combing method

Check your child’s hair. The most common places for headlice to lurk are in the hair behind your ears and at the nape of your neck.

If you still can’t spot any lice, comb the child’s hair with a special ‘nit comb’. These are available from most chemists. It’s easier to spot the dark brown headlice as they fall out if you comb the hair over a piece of white paper.

Now you need to treat your child.

Headlice are tough – they can’t be killed by washing with normal shampoo or normal combing. Because they reproduce so quickly, you’ve got to kill them before they spread. If your child has headlice, check everyone in the family. You’ll need to treat everyone affected to get rid of them.

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Chemical lotions or rinses

This is a method that avoids using chemicals.  Only use these if you find a live headlouse. There are two main types,  Wash your child’s hair using a normal shampoo. insecticide-based treatments or dimethicone treatments. Your pharmacist  Use plenty of ordinary conditioner to make the hair slippery so the lice will lose will help you pick the right one.  The instructions will be slightly different their grip. depending on which one you use,  Comb your child’s hair with a normal comb, then with a nit comb. Start at the but normally you’ll need to repeat the root of the hair and go all the way along treatment seven days later. to the ends. Check the comb for lice after  Ask your chemist for advice if your child each stroke and clean it if any are there. is under six months, if you’re pregnant or Keep combing over the whole head for at breastfeeding, or if your child has asthma least 30 minutes. or other allergies.  Check for eggs three to five days after  Rinse their hair, and comb it through again. you use the lotion or rinse, and again after 10 to 15 days, in case any lice eggs  Do the whole thing again four times over the next two weeks. The have escaped. Don’t assume the rule is carry on until you chemicals will kill all the lice, as haven’t seen any full-grown some may be resistant. If you For more lice for three sessions. think this is happening, go information back to your pharmacist,  The Nitty Gritty Nit Free comb is one of the health visitor, GP or school please visit best available as it can nurse for advice. www.nhs.uk remove eggs as well as live lice.

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World Book Day at the Book Case World Book Day is a celebration of books and reading. In fact, it’s the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world. This year saw more than 14 million book tokens distributed to children around the UK to encourage children to explore the pleasures of reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own. We celebrated at the Book Case by having a Winnie the Witch themed day where local children listened to stories, and took part in themed activities, including a chance to make a hat like Winnie’s!

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Choosing the right ones It is very important that you choose the right nappies for your needs. Even though they’re cheaper in the long run, they have a high upfront cost so you don’t want to choose a system that doesn’t work for you. There is much to consider though. For example, if you don’t have a tumble drier you would need quick drying nappies; if your baby has sensitive skin you may want to use organic cotton nappies; if you were leaving your baby with other carers you

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would want to use nappies that could be applied and removed in one piece.

Cloth nappy manufacturers are always improving their nappies or releasing new lines, so it’s very important that you get up to date advice. I’m a cloth nappy advisor for ‘Fill Your Pants’, an online retailer. I have up to date knowledge on a wide variety of nappies to suit everyone’s needs, and can offer you advice on which nappies are best for you.

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Dispelling the myths

he first disposable nappies were produced just after WWII when the only alternative was a square cotton towel and waterproof rubber pants.

What’s so different now?

There is no soaking, boiling or bleaching involved. You take the dirty nappy off the baby, and you put it in a dry bucket or a Smart Pail (a zippered bag that can be hung out of toddler’s reach) until you’re ready to do your nappy wash. On wash day, tip the nappies into the machine and wash with regular non-bio, then dry just as you would your clothes. Modern washing machines are much better at cleaning nappies than what was available in the early 20th Century. A wash at 60° is hot enough to kill bacteria, or you can wash at lower temperatures with a teaspoon of a gentle nappy sanitiser.

If your baby is weaned you can use a liner in the nappy. They catch the solid poo but allow moisture through into the nappy. Disposable liners can be flushed or binned, reusable liners can be shaken into the toilet.

So while the nappies don’t quite wash themselves, it’s not hard work.

Cloth nappies are generally better at containing poo, especially pre-weaning poo explosions, so it means less outer clothes to soak and wash. And there are less trips to the shop to buy nappies!

Don’t they smell when they’re waiting to be washed?

No. Smart Pails zip shut or choose a bucket with a tight fitting lid.

Won’t they take ages to dry?

Most nappies fold out one way or another so there aren’t many layers to dry. Bamboo is the slowest fibre to dry, but some bamboo nappies separate into thin layers so dry quicker. There are also quick drying options available, such as microfibre and minky, which feel dry to the touch after been spun in the washing machine.

What about when you can’t change the baby immediately; won’t the nappy be wet against their skin?

No. Some nappies have a stay-dry layer above the absorbent part of the nappy. The moisture wicks through this layer leaving the skin dry without the need for chemicals. With nappies that don’t have this layer you would use a fleece liner.

Your local Nappy Guru

, Amy Allen

I plan to go back to work so my son will be looked after by other people, I’ll have to use disposables then, won’t I?

No. All-in-one nappies or preprepared all-in-two nappies are just as easy to use as a disposable so there’s no reason for anyone to struggle with them. They would just remove the dirty nappy and place in a wetbag for you to sort out later.

The Benefits Firstly there are environmental benefits.

• The average child goes through 6000 disposable nappies. That’s 2 tonnes.

These would take 250-500 years to degrade, costing the taxpayer over £100 per baby in landfill taxes.

• Disposable nappies also contribute to groundwater contamination. Solids are supposed to be removed from the nappies before disposing, yet less than 0.5% of parents do this. All that poo goes into the landfill and attracts diseases.

• And we haven’t even mentioned how many trees are cut down to make all these nappies!

Secondly, there is the cost. Even though the upfront cost is high, using reusable nappies can save you £500-

£1000 for one baby. A lot of them now fit babies from birth to potty training so you only need to buy one set. Also they can be used on more than one baby, so are a very economical option if you plan to have more than one child. If not, they can be sold second hand or passed on to a friend.

Thirdly, and most importantly, are the benefits to your baby’s health: • Disposable nappies contain Polyacrylic Acid to absorb the moisture as it turns into a gel. This gel often seeps out of the nappy onto the baby’s skin. It’s a skin irritant and will absorb all the moisture from baby’s skin, causing nappy rash and, in some cases, bleeding of the perennial and scrotal tissues.

Polyacrylic acid has also been linked

to Toxic Shock Syndrome and is now banned from being used in tampons.

• Disposable nappies can heat the testes above body temperature. This is thought to be a significant factor in the declining fertility rates in men.

• Some disposables are dyed using substances known to damage the central nervous system, kidneys, and liver.

• Babies can’t feel when they have urinated in a disposable nappy, as it is turned into a gel. This can lead to delayed potty training.

For all advice, nappy purchase and details of any special offers, please get in touch; www.nappiesinthenorth.co.uk, www.facebook.com/NappyGuruNorth amy@nappiesinthenorth.co.uk 07528 866680.

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For details call Jo on 01706 212889 jocorbettuk@aol.com www.jojingles.com/rossendale

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lympic fever is gripping the nations and, unless you’re lucky enough to have tickets to see any of the events, most of us will be joining in with the cheering from the comfort of our living rooms.

However there is one way you can get up close to the Olympic action and tone up your cheering voice, by going to see the torch as it passes by on its way to London.

Unfortunately the torch will not be passing through the Upper Calder Valley, but you don’t need to travel far to see it. Here is all the info you need:

Starting early in the morning, on day 35 (Saturday 23rd June) in Blackpool, the torch will pass through Lytham St Annes, Preston and Blackburn before reaching Accrington at 10.19am. It will then go through: Burnley at 11.05 Crawshawbooth at 12.58 Rawtenstall at 13.18 Rochdale at 13.51 Heywood at 15.01 and on, through Bury to Manchester

On day 36 (Sunday 24th June) the torch will begin in Manchester and pass through Stockport, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Oldham and Huddersfield at 12.02.

After here is will be at: Brighouse at 12.28 Halifax at 13.01 Bradford at 14.42 Keighley at 15.41 then through Skipton, Ilkley and on to Leeds.

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for all Dads

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ebden Vale Children’s Centre would like to remind all you dads out there about their special Saturday morning activities.

Have some fun time with the kids while giving mum a break!

The activities range from crafts to treasure hunts to den building. Call the Children’s centre before hand for all the details - 01422 844904

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alder Valley Steiner School are holding an Open Day for all parents & children, at St. John’s Centre, Cragg Vale. It will

take place on Wednesday 23rd May, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm They are also holding their Summer Fayre on Saturday 30th June, 11am till 3pm, At Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge.

Everyone is welcome to come along to either event and learn more about Steiner Education and its work in the Calder Valley.

the sport of reading

iven that we have both Euro 2012 and the Olympics ahead this summer, Puffin children’s author

and literacy consultant Tom Palmer has shared his Top Ten Tips with us, to help Parents use Sport to encourage children to read. We hope you will enjoy some of his tips and help our pupils become this summer’s Reading Champions.

Tom Palmer is Author of The Squad : Black Op and other Puffin books www.tompalmer.co.uk

1. Be seen reading by your children – newspapers, magazines and books. Keep telling them about interesting things you’ve found out.

2. Have newspapers round the house, in the TV room or at breakfast – or even deliver a newspaper to their room in the morning on special sporting day 3. Look out for special edition magazines – like the Euro 2012 issues of Match, Match of the Day, FourFourTwo or World Soccer at your local library or newsagents.

4. Listen to audio books of sporting stories for trips in the car. Order them from your public library or bookshops in good time.

5. Find out when your local library is holding special Olympic or Euro 2012 events? Have they got any extra sporting bookstock in?

6. Take your child to a bookshop and let them choose one of dozens of sporting books available. Let them make the choice and be open-minded about what they choose.

7. Offer to help your school to run some Olympic or Euro 2012 reading activities.

Mix sports coaching or school screenings of games with reading and writing about them.

8. Challenge them to a Euro 2012 prediction game. Find newspapers, magazines and websites together to make the best player decisions so that they can try to beat you in predicting scores and scorers.

9. Check out sports news pages online. Many of them will have competitions and interactive activities that will encourage reading and research.

10. Read Tom Palmer’s free online Euro 2012 Squad story based in Krakow and responding to this year’s tournament as it unfolds. Download it daily at www. literacytrust.org.uk

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Calder Valley Steiner School

Monday and Friday 10am-12pm St. John’s Centre, Cragg Vale Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-12pm Machpelah Works, Hebden Bridge A warm, inviting, supportive group for parents of children from birth to 3 years.

We offer a gentle morning with simple craft activities, an organic snack, songs and stories.

Please contact Sally on 07904 052 816.

events

Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade June 23rd 2012

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ander in a wild wood like no other! A place where the trees and flowers come to life, where the woodland creatures make music and grow six-feet tall.

A place of myths and magic and…Hey! What’s with the chainsaws and big diggers? Find out by joining in the adventure at this year’s Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade on Saturday, June 23 from 2pm.

Come along and watch more than 700 people in crazy costumes, dance to the bands, marvel at the giant puppets and animatronics. Follow the

parade into Calder Holmes Park for a local food festival and party with bands and performances. Better still... come and take part by popping into the Handmade Parade Open Art Workshops during the three weeks from June 2 to June 21.

Everyone is welcome at our open workshops. We provide all the materials and as much guidance and instruction as you need so that you can make your own costume, mask, puppet or banner for the parade. You can also get involved in making spectacular BIG creations, working with professional parade artists. Entry by donation.

AND, get creative and learn new skills at special classes for adults and teens led by our team of professional artists.

Choose from stilt-walking, inflatable sculpture and costume-making, Brazilian capoeira, samba drumming, funky brass and withy sculpture. No previous skills required.

Full details at www. handmadeparade.co.uk

2012 Workshops 2, 3 June 5, 7 June 9, 10 June 12, 14 June 16, 17 June 19, 21 June

1.00 - 4.00 4.00 - 6.00 1.00 - 4.00 4.00 - 6.00 1.00 - 4.00 4.00 - 6.00 & 7.00 - 9.00

Workshops will be at Unit 5, Victoria Works, Victoria Road, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8LN (same space as last year).

Everyone is welcome and all the materials are provided, along with as much or as little instruction as you need. You can make your own costume, mask, puppet or banner for the parade or work with a professional parade artist on a giant puppet or structure.

Adults, teenagers, families, all are welcome. If you’re under 12, you do need to have an adult with you. Entrance is by donation. We’d suggest £5 per person for the first session and £1 for each additional session.

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over to you

Focus on Running!

“Running has given me the courage to start, the determination to keep trying, and the childlike spirit to have fun along the way. Run often and run long, but never outrun your joy of running”. Julia Isphording, who took part in the first ever Women’s Olympic Marathon, 1984.

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ith the Spring Marathons now upon us, what better time to look at running as a sport, a hobby, a social interest and a way of life?

There is so much more to running than anybody would at first believe.

What more could there possibly be to it, other than putting on some trainers and placing one foot in front of the other at a pace faster than walking? In this feature, I’d like to tell you my own story and show some of the different aspects of running which make it such a fascinating, popular, life-changing and sometimes even addictive fitness activity. Furthermore, it is there to be enjoyed by literally anybody, of any age and any fitness level; and it’s free!

The pre-curser to my relationship with running began at the age of 16 when I was not fit enough to run for 10 minutes on a treadmill. At that time I preferred to sit down in a nice comfortable chair and eat a Mars Bar. But something inside me had had enough and I didn’t want to be that person anymore. I decided to try running and found a circular route from home, which took about 25 minutes in total. I could walk/jog and slowly build up my fitness and ability, I could also shed some of those unwanted pounds.

Over the next 10 years (yes, 10 years!)

I did that route THOUSANDS of times and, from that moment on, running changed my life. Initially it changed

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me more physically, as the weight dropped off and my body adapted to the regular challenge of learning a new activity and improving at it. Every single run was difficult and, a number of times I virtually pushed myself out of the house, not particularly enjoying the running if I’m being honest. But I kept putting my trainers on, even when I didn’t want to, and going out of the front door. Fast forward 16 years to now, and I know, without any doubt at all, that running has shaped aspects of me and my life that I would never have thought possible.

congratulations with those you have run alongside. I have honestly made friends this way!

Second, there is joining a running club. This opened up a whole new world to me and I discovered a whole group of like-minded people and support which I had not previously considered. I now have good friends who are actually interested in talking about up-coming races, so I don’t have to bore my other half any more!

Some people have described running as a ‘lonely’ and a ‘solitary’ activity, done by those who are socially inept and would rather put in a pair of headphones than have a conversation with another human being. Is that really the case? But it isn’t. Granted, at times, I find running is MY time, when I can think my own thoughts, have my own head space and ponder any issues I may have to ponder; or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of my own footsteps in the sunshine. However I have also discovered that there is a HUGE potential for social interaction, fun and friendship through running.

For me, this has happened on two main levels: One is that I have met a number of fascinating, admirable, even inspirational people at various running events, usually when you least expect to; on the bus or train to the start of a race, hanging around beforehand or afterwards while exchanging

But it is in my confidence and self belief where running has REALLY opened my eyes. Considering my teenage fitness levels, and my lack of self-confidence, I have running to thank for proving to myself that I can do anything I set my mind to! This is where the early days of pounding the streets for a miserable 25 minutes were all worthwhile because, once the physical changes began to manifest themselves, the psychological benefits began to take hold and they have continued ever since. I remember my first ever half-marathon which seemed to be the hardest thing I’d ever done. I can remember not being able to walk the next day. The important thing to me was that I had proven I could do it, regardless of my time or the aches and pains afterwards. With hundreds of races, miles, terrains and distances now behind me, I have never looked back!

Rachel Parkinson

page header family health 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.

There has been a recent campaign promoting a ‘Back Pack Free Friday’ for children. This has made me increasingly concerned about how much my children carry around all day. Together with my existing worries about the amount of time they spent hunched over laptops and gaming screens, any advice to help them in the long run would be much appreciated.

Most adults have experienced back pain sometime in their life - but the age that back pain starts is becoming lower all the time.

Recent research has shown that 50% of fourteen year olds have already experienced back pain. The reasons for this are mixed, but a large factor is the weight that they are expected to carry. Studies have shown that 30% of children carry schoolbags weighing over 10% of their bodyweight, placing

unnecessary stress on the growing adolescent spine that could be the cause of back pain.

Frequently older brothers and sisters carry their siblings, and many children help to carry the shopping home.

Added to this, most children would much rather spend the evening in front of their computer or television rather than let off steam in active sport or leisure pursuits. To make matters worse, schools have reduced the time allocated

to PE and there is nothing in the national curriculum to tell children about the correct use of their bodies.

Bearing in mind the current back pain figures - three in five adults in the UK today report back pain - we can only guess at how high these may climb when the next generation, already unfit, become adults.

Here at Physio & Therapies, we treat a large number of children for back pain and headaches, and there seems to be a direct link with the increasing use of computers.

So what can be done to prevent this escalating problem?

• Make a start by ensuring that your child uses a backpack type of school bag and wears it correctly.

Carrying a heavy bag over one shoulder puts your child at significant risk of back injury, the result of which may stay with them for life. BackCare, the National charity for back pain research, has worked closely with ergonomists to design a suitable bag. Visit www.backcare.org.uk for more information • Contact your child’s headteacher to ask if lockers can be provided so children are not obliged to carry all their heavy books at all times.

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Help your child to organise themselves to only take to school books essential for that day’s subjects.

At home, limit the time spent sitting at the computer to 30-minute sessions and encourage them to move about and play between sessions.

When buying desks and chairs for home use, consider buying an ‘office’chair with a back support and a table designed to hold a computer so the screen is at the right height. Or stand the monitor on a few old copies of Yellow Pages.

Try to avoid asking your child to carry heavy loads and discourage them from carrying their siblings and friends.

Encourage your children to participate in sports - there is a huge range available at Todmorden Leisure Centre including classes for children to learn new skills Most importantly set a good example yourself! Try not to slouch on the sofa after tea, go for a walk through Centre Vale Park, or take the kids swimming - you’ll be surprised how much more energised it makes you feel and it might relieve your back ache!

By Lynne Midwinter, Chartered Physiotherapist

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