Residents and visitors not only have a fantastic opportunity to welcome the Tour de France to Calderdale this weekend; they can also visit the Arts Festival, a special Tour de Tod market in Todmorden and a crafts and local produce market at Hebden Bridge. This weekend, there’ll be a real buzz in the air; sporting… read more … about Bring Tour de France shopping to life…>>
There’s more than one bike race coming to Calderdale this week, as a Brighouse academy gets ready for the ‘Tour de Clifton’. The Tour de France peloton will be cycling through Calderdale on Sunday 6 July, but children from St John’s CE Academy, Clifton near Brighouse, will be taking part in their own peloton on… read more … about Taking part in the Tour de Clifton>>
The weekend of the Tour de France in Calderdale will soon be upon us, and travel and parking plans are being finalised all across Calderdale. Visitors and residents are being reminded to plan where they want to watch the race and how to get there, before the race comes through Calderdale on Sunday 6 July…. read more … about Final travel plans for the Tour>>
Childminders and excited children in Hebden Bridge are set to welcome the Tour de France by having their very own cycle race! On Thursday 3 July 2014 from 9.45am until 10.45am, the Upper Valley Childminders Group will meet in Calder Holmes Park with bicycles, scooters and anything else with wheels to take part in cycling… read more … about Childminders and their children enter the spirit of cycling>>
It’s now less than 2 weeks until the Grand Depart of the Tour de France, and the culmination of 100 days of art and culture, as Yorkshire Festival 2014 draws to a close. There’s already been a fantastic array of events in Calderdale, but don’t worry if you haven’t yet managed to ‘be part of… read more … about Last chance to ‘Be part of it’>>
Concerned residents who have been advised they are paying too much Council Tax, are being reminded that they can find out whether or not their homes are in the wrong band for free. Calderdale Council has received a number of calls from people who have been contacted by companies, claiming that their Council Tax bands… read more … about Warning on Council Tax calls>>
With the launch of the new bee partnership – Get Calderdale Buzzing! – this weekend (Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June 2014) Calderdale residents now have the opportunity to help save our bees – and other pollinating insects such as butterflies, moths and hoverflies – who do so much essential work for us, pollinating many… read more … about Let’s get Calderdale buzzing! Please help our bees>>
This summer is all about cycling, as the Tour de France returns to the UK for three stages, and cycling fever grips the nation. Now you can do more than just watch the events – be inspired and get involved with Sky Ride Local in Calderdale. The Tour de France, steeped in tradition and prestige,… read more … about Get pedalling this summer!>>
Mytholmroyd is getting ready for the Tour de France, as a temporary feature on New Road is being removed so the race can safely travel through the town. The temporary kerbs were installed last summer near the Shoulder of Mutton public house, and the improvements have been well-received, with residents commenting on how much safer… read more … about Works taking place in Mytholmroyd>>
