Pete Hayward, Heptonstall Festival Organiser, has forwarded a copy of the Road Closure Order granted by CMBC in connection with the Festival, which can be seen here.
Pete has forwarded further information (4 July 2012) – see here
Events
HEPTONSTALL FESTIVAL FELL RACE – Sat 7th July 2012
Come and support Heptonstall’s short summer race!
Excitement around the village as the Heptonstall Hurriers prepare to stage its second major fell running event of 2012t on Saturday 7th July. Following the success of the epic 15 mile Heptonstall Fell Race in March the local runners were asked to organise a new short, fun, fell race for Heptonstall Festival.
Heptonstall Festival Fell Race will kick off a day of family fun including live music, local food, and children’s entertainment.
The 6 mile course should be an instant hit with fell runners, featuring some of the best scenery in the area on little known paths and rights of way; The unusual double-descent format starts at the White Lion Pub with a quick run up the cobbles, followed by a 500 ft descent to the Blue Pig. After the 1000 ft ascent to High Brown Knoll runners turn tail and head back to the Heptonstall the way they came.
Set against the iconic backdrop of Hardcastle Craggs, Heptonstall, and Stoodley Pike, Peckett Well War Memorial is a real highlight. As the race progresses from Peckett Well to the summit of High Brown Knoll runners will be clearly visible from Heptonstall. Standing at 1453 feet, and 120 feet higher than Stoodley Pike, High Brown Knoll and its moorland flanks provide classic fell running, whilst offering festival-goers with binoculars the unique opportunity to monitor the race from the comfort of the finishing field in Town Field Lane. (weather permitting!). The return ascent to Heptonstall should be a real test of runner’s endurance on the final, and steepest climb from Midgehole to Lee Bank.
The race will swell the crowds at the Heptonstall Village Festival, as runners from across the region are expected to join locals on the start line. Race Organisers hope the race will be a community event, inspiring local runners, new to fell running, to experience the exhilaration of racing over hills. Beginners will find the route easy to follow, fully flagged, and well marshalled, whilst seasoned fell runners will enjoy the 1500 feet of climbs and descents over wide variety of terrain.
Runners can register from 9.00, race starts at 11.00; followed by prize giving at 12.45 in White Lion Pub. Village gala, food stalls, music, and beer kick off at 12.00. Full details and map; http://www.heptonstallfestivalrace.org.uk/
Anyone interested in helping out with marshalling duties (easy and fun) please call Stephen Grimley on 07710015560 / email stephen.grimley@royalmail.com mailto:stephen.grimley@royalmail.com
Jubilee Party at Heptonstall School
By Rosie, Class Three
Class three made some games like Crown Hoopla , Pin the Crown on the queen and so on. Every child brought in picnic food with an extra piece of food for the adults. The hall was crowded. Class Four did a treasure hunt. Everyone wore red, white and blue. The school was decorated with bunting that the children made. Class Three did a show with a hip hop dance with “whatever” faces and music.
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Luncheon Club – Hebden Bridge Methodist Centre
First Thursday of each month 12.00 to 12.30 start – (None in January & August)
Membership – No need to book or to attend on a regular basis.
2 Courses – Choice of menu – main course and dessert. Tea or Coffee. Cost £4.00.
For further information or to arrange to attend contact:
Mary Livesey: 845405 or Phil Kelly 847328.
Luncheon Club – Mytholmroyd
At Good Shepherd Centre (by railway viaduct on New Road).
Every Wednesday 12.45 (not in school holidays). For catering purposes regular attendance is preferred, but it is recognised that members won’t always be able to make it and that is not a problem.
Sample menu: Cauliflower-cheese soup, pork cooked with cider, mushrooms and onions, and spiced apple and raisin crumble. Tea of coffee. Cost £3.50. Bar drinks are available should Luncheon Club diners wish to purchase them.
For further information or to arrange to attend contact: Mary Livesey: 845405 or Phil Kelly 847328.
Good Neighbour Scheme (+Volunteer Driver) Group Meeting
The next meeting of the Good Neighbour Scheme (+Volunteer Driver) Group will be held on Monday 19 March 2012 at 1:00pm.
If you are willing to help and/or would like to fnd out more about what we are trying to achieve, please contact – Phil Kelly Tel 01422 847328 or email to jacandphil*talktalk.net (change * to @).
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.
Heptonstall Festival
7 July 2012 – 12 noon to 6pm
An afternoon of music, magic and storytelling with folk dance, real ale, real food, poetry, craft stalls and demonstrations providing something for everyone.
Heptonstall Festival Race
Saturday 7 July 2012 at 11:00am
White Lion Pub – Heptonstall
More details at www.heptonstallfestivalrace.org.uk
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!
Heptonstall Fell Race
This year’s Fell Race will take place on Sunday 18 March 2012.
Photo courtesy of http://www.runnersworld.co.uk
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…
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.
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).
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…..
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…
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.
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….!
