Events

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Heptonstall Fell Race – 18 March 2012

The village fell runners, Heptonstall Hurriers, would like to invite the whole village to a great day outdoors on Sunday 18th March.

Heptonstall Fell Race is a tough 15 mile run with 3000 feet of ascent. This event is now a popular event in the fell running calendar with runners travelling from miles around to enjoy a day in the beautiful setting of our ancient village and surrounding landscape. We hope as many villagers as possible will be out on the day to enjoy the atmosphere. This will be a big day for the village with hundreds of visitors arriving from across region. The event will raise funds for the church, scouts, and mountain rescue.

Spectators can enjoy the start at Weavers Square between 10.25 – 10.30 then cheer in the finishers in the fields off Town Field Lane (with marquee shelter) from 12.50. There will be cakes, soup, and hot drinks provided by the church.

Full details on http://www.heptonstallfellrace.org.uk/

We are still looking for helpers and marshals so please could anyone who might be able to lend a hand contact Steve Grimley on 07710015560 or stephen.grimley@royalmail.com

See you on March 18th.

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Your community needs you …..

Come and find out more at Heptonstall Social and Bowling Club on Monday 5 March 2012 between 1 – 3 pm.

The newly formed Heptonstall Forward Good Neighbour and Voluntary Driver Group would like to invite you to an open afternoon.

  • Do you own/drive a car? Volunteer drivers wanted.
  • Could you spare time to help someone who’s just been discharged from hospital?
  • Do you ever need a lift to GP or hospital appointments, shopping trips or social events?
  • Do you know about the support services available in this area?

We’ve been in touch with the local Community Car Service and the Home from Hospital team about recruiting volunteers in our area – people from both organisations will be there on the day. You can also meet some of the local community volunteers involved in setting up various Good Neighbour activities. If you’re interested or want to find out more about the services available, why not come along to the open afternoon?

Please let us know if you’re planning to attend or if you need a lift on the day – ring Phil Kelly on 01422 847328.

We would also be interested to hear from you if you – or somebody you know – might benefit from receiving this kind of support.

Everybody needs good neighbours!

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Heptonstall Fell Race

This year’s Fell Race will take place on Sunday 18 March 2012.

Time: 10:30 am

Start: Weavers Square, Heptonstall, West Yorkshire

Distance: 24.8 km / 15.4 miles (Long)

Ascent: 966 metres / 3170 feet (category B)

Categories: NS (Navigational Skills Required), LK (Local Knowledge an advantage), PM (Course Partially Marked)

Registration: White Lion, Town Gate, Heptonstall from 9:30 am onwards

Cost: £5 entry on the day

Parking: a field at the top of the village near Draper Corner

Kit requirements: full waterproof body cover, hat, gloves, map, compass, whistle, emergency food

Full details can be seen on the Fell Race Website…

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Parish Council Meeting 5 March 2012

The next Heptonstall Parish Council Meeting will be held at 7:30pm on 5 March 2012 at The Council Chamber, Hebden Bridge Town Hall.

Meeting agenda

The Annual Assembly will take place at 7:00pm, also on 5 March 2012 at the Council Chamber.

Parish Council Annual Report – March 2012.

Details of meetings are also posted on Parish Council notice boards in the centre of Heptonstall and at May’s Shop (Edge Lane, Colden).

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Pace Egg Play 2012

This year’s Pace Egg Play will be on Good Friday, 6th April in Weaver’s Square, Heptonstall.

It will be performed at 11.15am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and 4.00pm.

The Midgley Pace Egg performed by Calder High School will be at 3.00pm.

As usual all these times are subject to change…..

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Pennine Spring Music Festival for 2012

The Pennine Spring Music Festival for 2012 will run from Monday 4th June to Saturday 9th June.

All concerts will be held in the Parish Church.

Tuesday 5 June

Concert 1: Orchestra and Chorus Rossini: Overture: The Barber of Seville Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto. Soloist: Martyn Jackson Mendelssohn: Hear my Prayer Beethoven: Symphony no 7

Thursday 7 June

Concert 2: Chamber Concert.

Strings: Puccini: Crisantemi Rossini: String Sonata no 1 Wind Donizetti: Sinfonia for Winds Dvorak arr. Kay: Ledgends Op 59 (selections) Choir Gastoldi: Viver lieto volgio Trad. arr. Copeland: Ching-a-Ring Chaw Halley: The Lover’s Arithmetic Thompson: Choose something like a Star Solos20 minutes maximum available for solo items (to be confirmed in advance)

Saturday 9th June

Concert 3: Orchestra and Chorus Mozart: Overtue: The Magic Flute Schubert: Unfinished Symphony Mozart: Requiem
Tickets:£8, (£5 concessions), £1 (under-16) to all evening concerts.

All tickets available on the door, or bookable in advance at Hebden Bridge or Todmorden Tourist Information Offices.

Programme as at 2 November 2011.  Subject to amendment.

Latest information on Pennine Spring Festival Website…

 

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Colden School Poetry and Visual Arts Competition

Colden School Poetry and Visual Arts Competition 2012 – including paintings, pictures, textiles, models and photographs.  Open to all adults in the Hebden Bridge Area.

Prizes of £20.00, £10.00 and £5.00.

The theme for the competition is “DOORS” – interpretation of the theme is up to you!

Entries should be sumitted to The Head, Colden School, Colden, HX7 7HW by Friday 23 March 2012.  More details can be requested from admin@colden.calderdale.sch.uk.

Entries will be displayed in school and the winners announced at the School’s Easter Eggstavaganza at 2.45pm on Friday 30 March 2012 in the School Hall.

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SPRING BULB PLANT|NG 2011

Thank you to residents who turned out on Saturday October 15th for the Annual Bulb Planting Event.   Over three sacks of bulbs  have been planted at Popples Common and another four for other  areas.  Residents have received bulbs to add to the ‘patch’ that  they have adopted both at Slack and the in the village.  Both  schools have also recelved some bulbs also and will bejoining in  the community planting.

Our thanks also go to Calderdale Metropolitan Borough  Council for awarding us a grant of £150 and to residents who made donations.

Roll on spring….!