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**HEBWEB ADS**    -  ***FAQs***

**2 BED AND BATHROOM**
Small Ads (6 Nov)

**2 BED COTTAGE
TO RENT**
Small Ads (6 Nov)

**WANTED - DEMI JOHNS**
Small Ads (6 Nov)

**BRIGHT STUDIO/OFFICE**
Small Ads (6 Nov)

**HEBDEN BRIDGE
2026 CALENDAR**
Small Ads (4 Nov)

**PAINTER DECORATOR SERVICES:**
Small Ads (1 Nov)

**ITALIAN TUTOR WANTED**
Small Ads (30 Oct)

**PA REQUIRED**
Small Ads (27 Oct)

**ITEMS FOR SALE**
Small Ads (27 Oct)

**WANTED: PA**
Small Ads (27 Oct)

**MOBILE FOOT HEALTH**
Small Ads (25 Oct)

**HOUSE FOR RENT**
Small Ads (22 Oct)

**SHORT TERM RENTAL**
Small Ads (21 Oct)

**CLEANER WANTED**
Small Ads (17 Oct)

**STUDIO SPACE TO RENT**
Small Ads (14 Oct)

**ROOM TO RENT**
Small Ads (14 Oct)

**BEAUTIFULLY BELLA'S JEWELLERY**
Small Ads (13 Oct)

**SUZUKI IGNIS FOR SALE**
Small Ads (13 Oct)

**CLEANER WANTED
**\- *now found*

**FOR SALE: LARGE MIRROR**
Small Ads (12 Oct)

**GAS COOKER**
Small Ads (10 Oct)

**HENRY VACUUM CLEANER** - *sold*

**WANTED: 2 BED RENTAL**
Small Ads (4 Oct)

**HOUSE & FIELD FOR SALE**
Small Ads (3 Oct)

**3 BED TO LET**
Small Ads (3 Oct)

**2 BED HOUSE TO LET**
Small Ads (1 Oct)

**CLOUDFACTORY
ART COURSES**
Small Ads (30 Sept)

**WANTED: GARAGE/ OUTBUILDING**
Small Ads (29 Sept)

**HOME SWAP - SOUTH
OF FRANCE**
Small Ads (26 Sept)

**SWEDISH THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE FOR WOMEN**
Small Ads (25 Sept)

**OPEN AIR COACHING**
Small Ads (24 Sept)

**LARGE ROOM WITH
GARDEN REQUIRED**
Small Ads (24 Sept)

**ROOM IN WALSDEN**
Small Ads (22 Sept)

**GENERAL BUILDER**
Small Ads (22 Sept)

**PAINTING & DECORATING**
Small Ads (20 Sept)

**2 BED HOUSE TO RENT**
Small Ads (19 Sept)

**2 BED APARTMENT**
Small Ads (15 Sept)

**2 BED FLAT IN OLD TOWN** - *Now let*

**DOUBLE ROOM, OLD TOWN**
Small Ads (11 Sept)

**THE LINE WE CROSSED**
See What's On (10 Sept)

**PICKER PACKER REQUIRED BY WHITE RIBBON**
Small Ads (9 Sept)

**3 BED HOUSE FOR SALE**
Small Ads (8 Sept)

**DOUBLE BED WITH MATTRESS:**
Small Ads (7 Sept)

**WANTED: 2-3 BED RENTAL**
Small Ads (6 Sept)

**BABY AND TODDLER
MUSIC GROUP**
Small Ads (6 Sept)

**TOYOTA AYGO FOR SALE**
Small Ads (5 Sept)

**LAND FOR SALE - Scotland**
Small Ads (4 Sept)

**HOUSE RENTAL WANTED**
Small Ads (2 Sept)

**WRITING FICTION
OR MEMOIR?**
Small Ads (1 Sept)

**MATHS & ENGLISH TUTOR**
Small Ads (30 Aug)

**ACCOMMODATION NEEDED (RENTAL)**
Small Ads (27 Aug)

**LOOKING FOR A ROOM**
Small Ads (26 Aug)

**LOOKING FOR RENTAL**
Small Ads (24 Aug)

**FORD C MAX Zetec**
Small Ads (22 Aug)

**CELLO TEACHER:**
Small Ads (21 Aug)

**STUDIO/OFFICE**
Small Ads (21 Aug)

**WANTED: OPENSOURCE
IT SUPPORT**
Small Ads (20 Aug)

**GARDENER WANTED**
Small Ads (18 Aug)

**SANTA CLAUS OR MARY CHRISTMAS WANTED**
Small Ads (18 Aug)

**WAX WORKSHOP**
Small Ads (18 Aug)

**WORKSHOP UNIT** - *"We've found a new tenant already!"*

**CONTENTS OF
HOUSE SALE** *Now sold*

**WOODLAND WANTED**
Small Ads (28 July)

**BOOKKEEPING &
ADMIN SUPPORT** *Someone responded within hours! And we have now appointed someone*

**SONGS WITH EIGHT SIDES**
See What's On (Added 1 July)

**2 BED FLAT in OLD TOWN** *"Please take down the ad. Big response!"*

**SEEKING A LODGER** *A lodger has been found via the advert, huge thanks!*

**HEPTONSTALL HOUSE
FOR RENT** *Now let*

**3 BED HOUSE TO RENT** - *"The rental is now taken. Got lots of response, great thanks."*

**DISPATCH CO-ORDINATOR NEEDED** - *Position now filled*

**OFFICE/ TAKEAWAY TO LET**
***"****Now let, rapid response, thank you"*

**CLEANER WANTED**
\- *now found*

**2 BED FLAT IN OLD TOWN***Now taken*

**2-3 BED HOUSE** *I had 5 replies in 24 hours and found a tenant immediately.*

**SOLID WOOD DOUBLE BED** *Now sold*

**2 BED HOUSE TO RENT** *"I had a great response to this and the house is now let. Could you take the ad down please?"*

**PIANO FOR STATION:** *Piano offered within 24 hours of this ad being placed*

**APPLE COTTAGE**
See Where to Stay (4 June)

**HOUSE TO RENT** *\- Ad successful*

**SPRING WOOD STUDIOS**
See Where to Stay (

**2-3 BED HOUSE TO RENT** *"I have successfully rented the house thanks to your advert."*

**2-3 BED HOUSE
IN CRAGG VALE** *\- now let*



**FREELANCE MARKETING ROLE** *We've had good responses from our advert.*

**2 BED HOUSE IN TOD** *The house has now been rented*

**ROOM TO LET, TOD***Thank you to hebweb for a successful advert.*

**SEEKING: IT MANAGER** - *now found*

**FIAT PUNTO FOR SALE** *sold*

**HOUSE TO LET** *"I found a new tenant in no time at all thanks to the ad, so much appreciated."*

**WANTED: LODGER** *I had lots of responses and found a lodger for this one within just a couple of weeks*

**2 BED TO LET** *"You can take the ad down now we have found a tenant through it already! Thanks so much Hebweb, don't know what we'd do without you!"*

**RURAL 3 BED COTTAGE** *"We put a small ad in on 15th for our cottage and it was booked in 24 hours. Really brilliant "*

**ENLARGER & DARKROOM EQUIPMENT** *- now sold*

**HOUSE FOR RENT** *I have found new tenants. Many thanks once again for a fantastic service.*

**2 BED TO RENT**
*This has now been rented to a new tenant. Thank you.*

**2 BED TO RENT** - *We've found our tenants, through your ad*

**HOUSE SHARE WANTED** *I've got a room to stay in - through the advert so thanks*

**3 BED HOUSE TO RENT** *Successful ad - in 2 days!*

**PLANTING HELP NEEDED** - *I've had a great response and am now sorted.*

**3 BED HOUSE TO RENT:** *The Ad was successful and I now have tenants.*

**WANTED: 1-2 BED FLAT/HOUSE** *I have now found a lovely place to live after being contacted through the ad within a week.*

**LOOKING FOR ACCOMODATION** *"Hi! I found somewhere to live through Hebweb, thanks"*

**HOUSE FOR RENT** *"Thank you for another success"*

**3 BED HOUSE IN TOD** *"I have had so many responses and only have one house"*

**2 BED HOUSE TO RENT** *Thanks Hebweb, found a lovely match for the house yet again!*

**MODERN 2 BED TO RENT** \- *"We were successful with finding a tenant within 24 hours."*

**FREE: OAK TABLE** - *Lovely people have just taken my beautiful table and I know they will restore it and love it. The oak continues its journey...Thank you Hebweb*

**ONE MONTH RENTAL** *Thank you for another successful ad. We now have found a lovely woman to rent our house .. brilliant.*

**HOUSE FOR SALE** *Ad no longer required*

**WANTED: FLAT/ HOUSE** *I've managed to find a place through the ad*

**2 BED HOUSE FOR RENT** *"Another successful letting"*

**CLEANER WANTED** *We have had several replies and have now found a cleaner*

**2 BED SHORT TERM LET**
*"Thank you. Successfully rented through Hebweb"*

**GARDENING WORK OFFERED** *"I've had lots of responses to my ad. Could you take it down now please?"*

**WORKSHOP ASSISTANT** *"Our vacancy for a Workshop Assistant is now filled"*

**VIRTUAL PA WANTED** *Loads of interest*

**ROOM TO RENT** *"Thanks for your help, great response as always!*"

**1 BED FLAT** *We've had several enquiries and have now found a new Tenant.*

**MERCEDES CAMPER** *"Could you take down the advert please. Another HebWeb success.*"

**2 BED HOUSE FOR SALE** *Please take this ad off as someone came to view 3 hrs after it going up and we accepted an offer from them.*

**HOUSE FOR RENT** *now let*

**ROWING MACHINE** *"went to the first caller and we got the full asking price."*

**COUNTRY COTTAGE TO LET** - *\- succesfully let within 3 days of posting*

**SEWING MACHINIST VACANCY** *"Now filled. Many thanks to HebWeb small ads again."*

**2 BED COTTAGE:** **"Had an amazing response to our House to Let ad!"**

**HOUSE RENTAL 1 MONTH** *"Hebweb worked really well for me - so much interest."*

**CLEANER / SUPERVISOR** *Just a note to advise we have filled the position and we are very grateful to all the applicants who took the time to contact us. We wish everyone well and thanks to HebWeb for providing this service to the community.*

**VW BEETLE** *"HebWeb ads magic at it again! Please can you take the VW Beetle ad down."*

**NISSAN ELGRAND 7 SEAT** *Successful sale to someone who will enjoy using the van. Excellent result from Hebweb.*

**WANTED: A ROOM OF MY OWN** *I’ve found a great house in Mytholmroyd and from 1 May, moved in and happy.*

**HOUSE/FLAT WANTED***Delighted by the response and now happily accommodated.*

**WANTED: 2-3 BED** "
*"We have now found a home. Thank you for a fantastic service."*

**WANTED: HOUSE TO RENT***"We have been successful at finding accommodation through Hebweb"*

**ROOMS TO LET** *We have had many enquiries and have now agreed to let the rooms*

**WANTED: SUPPORT** *'I've had too many answers and I've got someone starting on Monday so please take the ad out.'*

**HOUSE TO RENT IN TOD** *Can you please remove my add for the house at Tod as its now been let, the response has been amazing*

**2 BED HOUSE TO LET** *'I had an overwhelming response. Hebweb is fantastic! Thank you.'*

**MOBILE HOME TO LET***"Lots of response, as usual from hebweb, and found a great tenant...many thanks."*

**2 BED HOUSE TO LET***Our house let very quickly so pleae could you remove the advert for it.*

**1 DOUBLE BED APARTMENT** *"Successfully let. The Hebweb has been fantastic as usual."*

**1-BED UNDER-DWELLING***"Please take this ad down as we have been indundated, and now have the perfect person"*

**HOUSE FOR RENT** *'I put this ad on yesterday and have had an overwhelming response'*

**2 BED HOUSE TO RENT***
"The house has now let, very quickly as usual. Thanks again for your service"*

**WORKSHOP/STUDIO FOR RENT** *"Workshop successfully let via hebweb"*

**BAR WORK** *We have 2, possibly 3 suitable candidates.*

**COTTAGE FOR SALE** *"offer received within a week of listing on HebWeb. Brilliant, thank you!"*

**ROOM TO RENT** - *"Good housemate found, quickly as always on your site."*

**1 BED COTTAGE FOR SALE** *I have accepted an offer from the perfect buyer who saw the advert on your site.*

**2 BED HOUSE TO RENT** *"now been let after second viewing, thanks a lot for the service."*

**2 BED FLAT** *We've had lots of responses and have found some great tenants.*

**CABIN & GARDEN FOR RENT** *I now have a tenant. Thank you for your service.*

**2 BED MAISONETTE** *The property is now let.*

**2 BED FLAT IN CHAPEL** *We were inundated with enquiries from potential tenants.*

**MINI APARTMENT TO RENT** *"Brilliant as ever, Thank you. Ads fulfilled"*

**COTTAGE TO RENT** *"We now have a tenant thanks to the HebWeb"*

**2 BED HOUSE**
*I've had so many people message about this I can't keep up with replying.*

**HOUSE TO LET***The house was let quite quickly - thanks to HebWeb.*

**HOUSE TO LET***
No longer available*

**SHORT TERM SINGLE ROOM** *Taken* (5 Feb)

**FRIENDLY HOUSE SHARE** *I advertised my room yesterday and it’s gone already*

**PA REQUIRED** - *we’ve had a good response from the ad and we have got someone*

**1 BED HOUSE TO RENT**
*Tenant now found thanks to the HebWeb*

**MODERN GREEK** *I've had lots of replies to my request for help with Greek.  Could you please take the message down because we don't have room for anyone else.*

**CLEANER/HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED** "*We filled the vacancy thanks to the Hebweb, brilliant service.*"

**VENUE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER** *"We've passed the cut-off for applications but are still getting a few responses .... which says something positive about the power of Hebweb."*

**1 BED HOUSE TO LET***"Thank you for your service – it’s a great way to reach the local community."*

**2/3 BED HOUSE TO LET
***I have successfully found tenants thank you very much*

**2 BED MID-TERRACE IN CRAGG VAL:** *"The property was let the same day it appeared" on the HebWeb.*

**LOG SPLITTER**\- *now sold*

**2 BED HOUSE FOR RENT** *House rented and deposit paid in less than 24 hours!!! Thank you Hebweb* (13 June)

**MISSING CAT** *"Such a brilliant and immediate response means that he has now been found"*

**2 BED UNFURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT**" House was rented almost right away through Hebweb, a great resource."

**2 BED HOUSE TO RENT***We would like to thank everyone for such a great response. We have now let the property* (22 May)

**2 BED FLAT IN CONVERTED CHAPEL** *We had loads of interest and have now found great tenants, thanks so much.*

**ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER** *Hebweb scores again! I have sold my electric lawnmower today*

**GENTS BIKE** - *"it sold within hours!"*

**3 BED HOUSE TO RENT**\- *my home has a tenant, that was quick! Please can you take the ad down.*

**HEBDEN BRIDGE TOWNHOUSE TO LET** *Found some lovely tenants really quickly, many thanks!*

**TWO-BED HOUSE TO LET** *once again great success by placing my house to rent on hebweb*

**HOUSEKEEPER /MARY POPPINS** *We were so happy with the response and struggled to choose! Many thanks*

**FOR RENT, TODMORDEN** *Please could you remove my ad - I rented it instantly again so thank you!*

**BIKE REPAIR BUSINESS?** *Thanks, we have now found a suitable person through your advert*

**WORKSHOP ASSISTANT** *"This vacancy now filled. Many thanks again – advertising vacancies here seems to work very well for us!"*

**WRITER LOOKING FOR QUIET ROOM** *just placed an ad yesterday. I have had nice replies and wonder if you could take the ad down now?*

**INDIAN RETREAT TICKET***No longer available*

**CLEANER WANTED** *Please take down the advert for a cleaner that I posted on Saturday. I have had plenty of replies, thank you.*

**HOUSE FOR RENT**
*"Have found lovely tenants."*

**HOUSE TO RENT**  *I had a good response and now have a tenant*

**PRODUCTION ASSISTANT**
*We've been overwhelmed with the response and quality of applicants! Thanks so much!*

**FARM CAT NEEDS HOME** *"I've rehomed my cat quickly with a wonderful new mama."*

**WORKSHOP ASSISTANT**
*We have had a good response and now expect to appoint someone from our list of applicants.*

**CLEANER REQUIRED**
*We've found our cleaner. Thanks again!*

**LOOKING FOR FLAT OR HOUSE** *We had a prospective buyer view it, she loves the house and has put in offer we've accepted. So, thank-you!*

**P.A WANTED**
*I have had loads of responses and the position is now filled.*

**FOR RENT: 2 BED HOUSE IN TOD** *I rented it out straight away to the first person who responded on the evening I submitted the ad!!  Many thanks.*

**TO RENT, LATE OCTOBER***Thanks again for sending many very nice prospective tenants my way. I'm very pleased to say the house is now let again so would you mind taking down the ad?*

**HOUSE TO LET** *The house has now been taken, so thanks for your help.*

**TO LET: 2 BED TERRACE** *Thank you,  Hebweb, for putting me in touch with some great applicants. The house is now let.*

**2 BED HOUSE TO LET**
*Now taken*

**HOUSE TO RENT**
*"The house is now let so another thanks to Hebweb.*"

**FREE TOPSOIL
***I've been inundated with responses. Could you take the ad down please?*

**COTTAGE TO LET**
*Like last time, I've been inundated with replies and now have a lovely couple to move in at the end of May, so would just like to say thank you*

**ROOMS IN HOUSE** \- *I had a great response)*

**BACK TO BACK TO LET** \- now taken

**A LEVEL BIOLOGY
***The HebWeb is brilliant.
Found tutor within 3 days."*

**2 BED HOUSE TO LET**
*Now let successfully*

**WANTED: ROOM FOR FEBRUARY** - *Thank you to everyone who responded (too many to reply to personally). I have somewhere now.*

**WANTED P A / CARER** *I have had loads of responses to my ad re PA/Carer and I have appointed to this post.*

**2 BED COTTAGE TO RENT** - *"Could you please remove my advert I found a tenant within hours of it going in (27 Aug), and have been inundated with requests to view ever since!!"*

**TWO BED HOUSE TO LET** - *"I took out an ad on 15 August and have had an overwhelming response. It's now been let"*

**DOUBLE MATRESS** *Please remove ad. Very pleased with fast sale.*

**5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL** - *Great response for the ad for our local sports club, thanks very much!*

**HOUSE TO LET** \- Todmorden. "Amazing but my house in Tod got rented out within 30 minutes after putting the house on Hebweb."

**2-BED HOUSE TO RENT** \- *"Thanks sooooo much for an excellent service. I've now got a tenant (through HebWeb advert)"*

**TEMPORARY WAREHOUSE POSITION** \- *really good response and the position is now filled*

**HOUSE TO LET** Old Town - *has been taken now. Thank you. Another successful letting via Hebweb*

Stone Terraced Cottage *.I have got a tenant. Thanks. Inundated with people requesting information*

**AT IN MYTHOLMROYD** *Freddie now found*

**PERIOD COTTAGE TO RENT** - *We have let the cottage - a fantastic response - thank you.*

**WANTED: HOUSE/FLAT TO RENT**: *I've found a property thanks to your page. Thank you*

**HOUSE FOR RENT** \- *Many thanks. My ad was successful. Very effective way to rent a house*

**MANUSCRIPT TYPIST:** *I've found a typist and have had three other enquiries.*

**CENTRAL 1 BED COTTAGE TO LET**: *We have now found a tenant after an excellent number of responses to the ad.*

**CREATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PERSON PART TIME**: *We recently placed an ad with you, the response has been incredible & the quality of applicants outstanding, position has now been filled*

**TO LET - SPACIOUS 3 BED TERRACED HOUSE**: See Small Ads. *"I**t went up yesterday and I've found a tenant! I'm so pleased, thank you."*

**2 BED HOUSE TO LET** - *Thanks to our add on HebWeb we now have found tenants for our house, thank you - could you amend our advert please as we are still getting lots of enquires*

**ONE BED COTTAGE TO RENT***We've managed to find a lodger in record time so would like to remove our ad from HebWeb*

**TO LET: 2-BED COTTAGE** above Hebden Bridge.*"Just about to Let our lovely cottage to two delightful people. Thanks Hebweb yet again!*"

**CAT SITTER NEEDED** *"immensely pleased with the wave of responses (you can quote me on this)"*

**HOUSE TO LET IN HEBDEN BRIDGE** *We have had a very good response and I am pleased to say the property is now occupied.*

**WEBSITE DIRECTORIES**

**WHERE TO STAY**

**WHERE TO EAT**

HebWeb online store

Lives remembered

Small Ads: “Choosing to advertise the house for rent on the Hebweb was incredibly effective. The perfect tenants were found within 48 hours” \- Jason E

Small Ads: "Hebweb comes up trumps again. Within a week of advertising my house I've had several enquiries and found two couples as suitable tenants." Steve F

# News, Discussion, Info, Features, Events and much more

Film Festival
2026 dates
The Hebden Bridge Film Festival today announced that the 6th edition of the festival will take place from 20-22 March 2026 with the launch film: "Come See Me in the Good Light" on Sat 15 Nov. at the Picture House. Read more 4 Nov

Free Women's Filmmaking Workshops: The Hebden Bridge Film Festival is delighted to announce the return of its popular free filmmaking workshops for women, taking place this November and December at the Todmorden Learning Centre. More info. 4 Nov

Small Ads: *"I am very pleased to say the response was terrific and both properties are now let." (Less than a week)*

Calder Food Support say thanks! This local group aims to help provide food for local people in times of difficulty and they want to say thanks to everyone who supported their summer Fundraising Drive. Read more. 31 Oct

What's on soon
**in Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and surrounding areas.** 185 Years of Train Travel Exhibition, Book launch, Poetry at The Dusty Miller, Autumnal Feast with Antonia's Supper Club, Phoenix Brass at Wadsworth Community Centre, Tod Book Festival, Remembrance Sunday at Pecket Well Memorial Garden, a history of High Hirst Farm, Textile Craft Social, The impact of the Industrial Revolution, The Savages, Archeology, Freedom to Roam conference, The Insect Crisis, Map making workshop and much more, along with links to **What's on in Hebden Bridge over the past 20+ years.** See What's On

Serious O2 problems contine: HebWeb users are describing serious issues arising from the O2 network failure. Some are being told that there will be no solution before April 2026. See Forum thread with over 30 contributions.

*"Thank you so much! The forum is a godsend as I'm not on Facebook or Twitter. I appreciate the great work you're doing"*

Save Square Chapel Calderdale Trades Union Council has written to the Arts Council expressing its support for the Save Square Chapel Campaign and calling for the charge the Arts Council has on Square Chapel which stipulates that it must be used as an arts centre to be enforced. Read more. 27 Oct

A Crow's eye view of walking round Pecket: 25 years after the passing of the Countryside Rights of Way Act, CROWS volunteer Paul Degnan explained to the Local History Society how the volunteers work to maintain the network of footpaths so people can access this special moorland landscape. Read more 25 Oct

Small Ads - *The HebWeb is brilliant. Found tutor within 3 days. The response was excellent as was the calibre of the candidates.*

Flood Alleviation scheme: misunderstandings The Environment Agency has issued an update to address inaccuracies circulating on social media. Read more

BBC R4 You and Yours and the lost mobile mast: Hebden Bridge and the loss of mobile services was featured on today's programme, with a contribution from our MP, Josh Fenton-Glynn who says that a temporary mast should be installed next week. **Listen to the programme here,** 21 minutes in. And see Forum discussion. 5 Nov.

Sight Support Calderdale
Eyesight problems? There's help available from Sight Support Calderdale. Sight Support Calderdale is the new name for the Halifax Society for the Blind, which reflects better that it serves Calderdale. Read more 6 Nov

Disability Access Forum seeks new members The group believe it's really important to the local community that they continue their work. The Disability Access Forum would really benefit from new members. Read more 3 Nov



**In the latest episode,** George Murphy reviews Riot Women! celebrates the Town Council decision on the flood resilience programme, makes an out of season trip to Blackpool, shares two cautionary tales - and a double rainbow.  Read it all here \- 1 Nov



**Camera Club - 2025 Winners**

Above: this year's 1st prize - **Launch For Hire, by Graham Barnes** who has now won for the second year running. Over 1000 visitors to the Hebden Bridge Camera Club exhibition at the Town Hall at the end of August had an opportunity to vote for their favourite images. More info, winning photo runners-up and winners from previous years. 30 Oct

An Autumn photo from Andrew Smith, with many thanks

Town Council votes to support Flood Alleviation Plans: The plans have now been agreed by our Town Council after representatives from the Environment Agency addressed issues about the park, business compensation, duration of works and the minimal impact to the main highway. Read more 17 Oct

Volcanos, Rain Forest and lava bombs: The guest speaker at the meeting of University of the 3rd Age on 16th October was Chris Freeman and he gave a talk entitled:, "Jungle Look – The Birds and the Bees and the Kapok Tree'. Read more. 19 Oct



Lindsay Rimer murder: Man Arrested A press release from West Yorkshire Police this morning reports, "We have today arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of 13-year-old Lindsay Rimer in Hebden Bridge in 1994." Read more. 13 Oct

Riot Women spotlights Hebden Bridge Hebden Bridge will once again be showcased on the national stage, when Sally Wainwright's latest TV drama, *Riot Women* hits our screens this Sunday. An exclusive premiere took place at Hebden Bridge Picture House on Tuesday 7 October, where cast and crew took part in a Q&A. Read more. 10 Oct

Riot Women on BBC TV this Sunday: (12 Oct) Filmed in Hebden Bridge. Five women create a punk-rock band in order to enter a talent contest but soon discover that they have a lot to say. As they juggle demanding jobs, grown-up children, complicated parents, absent husbands, the band leads them to question everything. See this info from the BBC

Another Flood Alert for Upper Calder. River levels remain high for the River Calder today as a result of sustained rainfall from Storm Amy throughout Friday night and this morning. **Update:** Flood alert removed late Saturday pm. See Environment Agency 4 Oct

Plans submitted for £81m flood defences for Hebden Bridge: The plans are available to be viewed, and for comments to be made, on Calderdale's website. Our news item includes a message from the Hebden Bridge Flood wardens who have issued a note from their lead flood warden on the flood alleviation scheme. Read more 30 Sept.

How to grow perennial edibles Jack Wallington is a lifelong gardener and on 4 October, he explored the principles and plants behind the new Grow and Graze perennial edible garden. More info



Renovation work at Heptonstall Museum: Having successfully reopened Heptonstall Museum in 2023 as a volunteer-managed organisation, there will be a temporary closure of the main exhibition space for renovation work. Read more. 25 Sept

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Donations - support the HebWeb: For 30 years, the HebWeb has been hosting news, features and discussion, listing all major events and so much more. The HebWeb receives no funding and covers costs with minimal advertising; minimal to avoid the annoying popups and banners seen on so many local news websites. Read more.

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Closed Thursday and Friday: From 26 October, the waste and recycling centre at Eastwood will no longer be open on Thursdays and Fridays. More details about times of opening can be found here. 21 Oct

More filming in Hebden Bridge: Danny Boyle movie *Ink*: While millions are currently watching Hebden Bridge on their screens with *Riot Women,* today our town was the venue for yet more filming. A new film, *Ink*, from director Danny Boyle (pictured left this afternoon) with a screenplay from James Graham. Read more. 15 October

Windfarms on protected peatland: Two quick things you can do to help protect peatland across England and stop Calderdale Energy Park: See Discussion Forum contribution 18 Oct

St James's Church:
A story of Victorian stained glass Scotland Yard, the Titanic, Rochdale Town Hall… and St James's Church, Hebden Bridge: how did a church in a small town like ours come to be listed in such illustrious company? Dave Smalley explained at a meeting of the Local History Society. Read report 13 Oct



News from Calderdale Report of the Calderdale Council meeting of 24 September from **Cllr Jonathan Timbers,** covering the emptying of bins in Hebden Bridge, sweeping the town, fly tipping, Square Chapel, changes to bus franchising, racism, tackling violence against women and girls, high energy prices and more. Read report 4 Oct

Know their Names: On Saturday, 4 October, Over the course of the day, in the Memorial Garden, volunteers took turns to publicly read aloud the names of the 18,000+ children that are known to have died in Gaza.

Rochdale Canal - the story: Pennine Heritage has published *A Pennine Canal - Rise and Renewal: A Pictorial History,* a new book that tells the remarkable story of the Rochdale Canal through rare photographs and images from their digital archive. Read more 1 Oct

Quaker Week 2025: Love Your Neighbour A call for compassion in a divided world. As tensions rise and divisions deepen across the UK and beyond, Quakers are inviting everyone to pause, reflect, and act on one simple but radical idea: Love Your Neighbour. Read more about Hebden Bridge Quakers. 30 Sept

Made in Manchester: **the story that shaped the world.** The new season of talks to the Local History Society began with a broad sweep view of local history, as writer and journalist Brian Groom outlined the astonishing growth and achievements of Manchester and its influence across its satellite towns, including Hebden Bridge. Read more 29 Sept

POD – Shared Transport: Driving a Greener Future POD is the Calder Valley's first community-run car share, launched in February 2025. Backed by over £27,000 in community shares, they've already have three hybrid cars in Hebden Bridge and one in Todmorden - with a second Tod car on its way. Read more. 20 Sept

Hebden Bridge's heritage signal box is saved for the community The grade II listed signal box in Hebden Bridge, empty and unloved for the past eight years, is to have a new lease of life under community control. Read more 16 Sept

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Thirty Years of the HebWeb

**The summer of 2025 marked 30 years since HebWeb began.**

In 1995, the internet was just starting to take off, and few people knew what it was. Yet, Hebden Bridge was home to many forward-thinking artists, writers, musicians, and small business owners - precisely the kind of people who could see the potential of a site like HebWeb and help it thrive.

**Read the story** of how the HebWeb started and the challenges it faced.

Adventures in Stage Management:  The guest speaker at the recent u3a meeting was Dave Boardman with "Adventures in Stage Management", describing the role of those who make gigs happen. He started by saying the job is "the best fun you can ever have". Read report. 23 Sept

Two flood warnings were in place in Hebden Bridge, for the Hebden Water and for the River Calder - now removed. The Environment Agency page for our area said Saturday evening: "Flooding is expected". The River Calder rose to 2 metres - see River Calder level. 21 Sept, 9am

Latest news from the Land Trust: Calder Valley Community Land Trust creates secure tenancies in affordable homes and wonderful community buildings. Read more about the latest projects. 16 Sept

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HebWeb Features - read how 1970s hippies revitalised the town, the devastating Boxing Day floods of 2015, the deadly legacy of an asbestos factory in Old Town, Chainsaw Tuesday, Bridge Mill at 700, the sacking of 2 popular Calder High teachers, the unique reinvention of the Town Hall, the day the Tour de France came to Hebden Bridge, and much more.

Don't lose your vote: It's important everyone checks they are registered to vote because next year **all 54 Calderdale councillors are up for re-election.** Normally, we just vote for one Calderdale councillor each year. In May next year, we will have 3 votes for 3 councillors. Read more. 8 Sept

Reservoirs in Yorkshire saw the largest weekly rise in over 30 years: Reservoir stocks increased to 45.6% - up 14.8% in the last seven days – after heavy rainfall across the region. However, they remain well below the 69.6% average for this time of year. Read more 23 Sept

Riot Women to Premier in
Hebden Bridge

Tuesday 7 October is the date for the new Sally Wainwright BBC drama to premier at the Picture House. Cast and crew will be at the screening to take part in a Q&A session. Tickets allocated by a random draw. **Read more and see trailer**

Reservoir levels still falling after hottest summer on record Yorkshire's reservoir levels now sit as 32.6%, well below the 72.7% average for this time of year, after an extremely dry spring and the hottest summer on record.  Read more 3 Sept

Walshaw Windfarm Survey: The issue of the giant windfarm on Walshaw Moor between Hebden Bridge and Haworth is one of the most controversial issues to face our area for some time. Hebden Royd Town Council are seeking your opinions. Read more 27 Aug

2025-2026 Local History Talks now listed in the HebWeb What's On section. Among the interesting talks planned are: How the people of Manchester and its surrounding towns (including Hebden Bridge) shaped the world; The Wainstall Waifs; The Making of Sowerby Bridge and Lawless Ladies: a thousand years of female criminals. **See What's On** for details of all 12 talks. 30 Aug

Riot Women: Trailer and photos now made available by the BBC for the new Sally Wainwright drama, filmed around Hebden Bridge and showing in the Autumn. Five menopausal women form a punk rock band to take part in a local talent contest. "And you thought The Clash were angry." See info and trailer 21 Aug



Where to Stay in Hebden Bridge. See the HebWeb listings of accommodation, self catering and bed and breakfast options for when you visit our wonderful area. Where to Stay.

Demonstration in Hebden Bridge yesterday following the forceful arrest of Palestine campaigner, Chris Drake the previous day. 78 year old Chris has been a one person demonstrator in George's Square for many years. **See this 1 min Video of the demo** - with thanks to Mike Prior. Chris was this morning told by the police that there will be no further action. 17 Aug

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki - On Saturday 9 August 2025 at 2pm, around 100 people assembled by the Wavy Steps to commemorate the anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. With poetry, readings, song and reflection. Click photo to enlarge. More photos, video and info

Small Ads: *"Lovely tenant now found - thank you. Great service, much appreciated."*

Boycott of Israel championed by local writers: Horatio Clare was one of the main organisers of a letter signed by 200 writers requesting a cessation of all trade until the people of Gaza are given adequate food, water and aid. Benjamin Myers also signed. Read today's Guardian report. 7 August.

Ron Taylor: Guardian obituary - Ron was "a social worker and teacher, and a lifelong socialist and anti-racist involved in many campaigns for justice." **See Ron's Guardian obit.** See also this **Lives Remembered page** and for details of Ron's Medical Aid for Palestine Memorial Fundraiser which has raised nearly £4K so far.

Hebden Bridge to host Freedom to Roam conference Town Hall, 29 Nov. The conference will provide an occasion to consider how a Labour government can be persuaded to fill in the gaps in countryside access that still remain in England and Wales, even with the Countryside and Rights of Way Act. Read more



Hebden Bridge Arts to close "Despite exploring every possible route, the challenges of reduced funding" have persuaded the organisation, formerly Hebden Bridge Arts Festival, to make the "heartfelt decision" to close. Look back at HebWeb coverage over the years. And see HebWeb Forum post from Enid Stephenson, former administrator

Fox and Goose joined United Nations to champion co-ops In the year that the UN has designated International Year of Co-operatives, Hebden Bridge's community-owned pub hosted a free **one-day festival** on Sunday 6 July to explain and explore the co-operative model and celebrate local examples of it. Read more

MP votes with Government: After last minute concessions from the Government, our Calder Valley MP, Josh Fenton-Glynn voted with the Government on the changes to the welfare bill. Read Josh's reasons. 1 July

Ron Taylor: Dave Boardman writes, "Ron Taylor has passed away after a fight with cancer. Ron was a good friend, a great man, always on the side of the underdog, compassionate and inspiration to many." See this **Lives Remembered page** and for details of Ron's MAP Memorial Fundraiser. 25 June

MP supports rebels over benefit cuts: Josh Fenton Glynn tells Andrew Marr on LBC why he wants the best policy for disabled constituents in the Calder Valley. Watch the 4 minute interview 24 June

Flood protection projects get £2m funding boost to strengthen existing defences and fund new flood management schemes in Calderdale. Communities most at risk from future flooding incidents would be prioritised for targeted support. Read BBC News report.

Legal challenge to windfarm proposal: The Walshaw Turbines Research Group have called for the public consultation concerning the giant windfarm to be postponed, as there are errors and the proposals are too vague. Read more

**Small Ads:** *"Hebweb scores again! I have sold my electric lawnmower today"*

Petition against giant windfarm hits 10K signatures: Campaiigners say they are "delighted" that number of people have signed their Parliamentary petition to ban windfarms on protected peatland in England and this means the Government must respond to them. See Yorkshire Post article. 27 May

*Ad posted Monday, lease to be signed Saturday and tenant moving in Sunday. Thanks HebWeb."*

Small Ads: *"Thank you - I have had my first reply within the hour!"* - from message received 6 May

**Small Ads** *"You can take the ad down now we have found a tenant through it already! Thanks so much Hebweb, don't know what we'd do without you!*"

"**HebWeb is our 'go to resource'** *that allows us to stay up to speed with all things Hebden Bridge."* \- from message received.

The Speed Limit on the A646 between Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd has been reduced to 30mph from 28 April. More info and reasons

Dissolution of Calder Civic Trust: After six decades of dedicated service, it is being proposed that Calder Civic Trust will be wound-up in the next few weeks. Founded in 1965, the Trust has been a cornerstone of civic pride and environmental stewardship in our area. Read more 9 Sept

Breathing new life into Tod Town Hall: Work to improve Todmorden Town Hall is progressing well, with the completion of the firstimprovements at the iconic building. More info. 6 Sept

Appeal: Aggravated Burglary: Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Hebden Bridge. It happened at about 11am on Saturday, 30 August when three suspects entered a property in Lee Mill Road. Read more. 1 Sept

No More Cooking: Chas Nicholson has recently adapted his lifestyle, here in Hebden Bridge, to take advantage of the great range of food available in our town. He is able to eat well every day, at a reasonable cost, without cooking at all. Read more. 30 Aug

Palestine Protestor arrested in George's Square Chris Drake has been protesting about Palestine in George's Square for years. Today, she was arrested. **See this video** posted on Facebook. The weekly vigil for Palestine continues tomorrow (Sat) at 3pm at the traffic lights. 15 Aug

**Small Ads** - *"We placed a job ad on the Hebweb, intending to keep it there for 2 weeks, but we had to take it down after 3 days due to the huge response generated*"

Reservoir stocks down to 42% The average for this time of year is around 75%. With little if any rain forecast until towards the end of the month, Yorkshire Water is urging customers to continue their efforts to save water ahead of the fourth heatwave of 2025.  Read more 12 Aug

Small Ads *"We placed an ad for a 3-bedroom home to rent in Mytholmroyd. We had an overwhelming response . . . And thanks for maintaining this important service to the Hebden Bridge community."* See Small Ads

Hebden Bridge Camera
Club Annual Exhibition

Was from Sat 23 August until Sat 30 August. at the Town Hall.

Opening of the Station's Public Piano Thanks to a Calder Ward Forum grant of £450, The Friends of Hebden Bridge Station have been able to obtain another public piano for the waiting room on platform 2, after the previous one was vandalised. Read more 28 July

Cakes on a Train
Krish Francis shares with the HebWeb how he came to write his book, received some funding and had it published. Read more 25 July



Michael Foot at
the Trades Club
In the run-up to the June 1983 general election, then-Labour Party leader Michael Foot received a rousing reception at a packed Trades Club. The HebWeb has been sent historic video footage of this visit. Read more and see video. Updated 21 July

Donations - support the HebWeb: For 30 years, the HebWeb has been hosting news, features and discussion, listing all major events and so much more. The HebWeb receives no funding and covers costs with minimal advertising; minimal to avoid the annoying popups and banners seen on so many local news websites. Read more.

Keighley Road has re-opened from Friday 18 July. Normal bus service has restarted. There will be temporary lights in place until the work is completed.

A Hosepipe Ban has been imposed by Yorkshire Water, after a seriously lack of rainfall this year. It came into effect today Friday, 11 July 2025. The ban is expected to continue until winter. The Yorkshire hosepipe ban is the first in the UK for 2025.

Nelsons Wine Bar For Sale: Established in 1995, the bar attracts a loyal multi-generational, LGBTQI, local and tourist clientele. See Small Ads 10 July

Second Cinema of Sanctuary award: Hebden Bridge Picture House has received a second award for its services in welcoming and assisting asylum seekers, refugees and those seeking sanctuary. Read more. 7 July

Small Ads success *"Thanks to HebWeb, property was let within an hour of ad being placed. Thank you". From message received 29 June.* See Small Ads.

Funding for canal improvements Over £2.5million of funding has been secured to support improvements to popular walking and cycling routes in Calderdale, including work along the canal between Todmorden and Luddendenfoot. Read more. 3 July

100 Walks in the Heart of the Pennines Most people know we have some great walking round Hebden Bridge and the surrounding area. Many will have their favourites, but sometimes, perhaps want a change. Where to go to find walks that suits different interests and different abilities? Read here for an answer. 19 June

Flags in the Square "a great addition to the square" or "pandering to the far right and Reform voters". See HebWeb Forum. 14 June

Small Ads: *"Please take down the ad. Big response!"* From message received 14 May

Handmade Parade: as colourful and uplifting as ever - so Hebden Bridge!

Click photo above to enlarge**
More photos from the 2025 Parade**

Just the second Parade of the 2020s with the theme of a ramble through water, woods, and wilderness, the Calderdale Way. **Read more** and see photos and info from previous Handmade Parades.

Memorial Service for Julie Cockburn: was on 17 May at Wainsgate Chapel.

For more info about this remarkable woman, see this Lives Remembered page



Picture House Second Screen latest Hebden Royd Town Council is now moving forward with a funding strategy, feasibility study, design development and detailed business plan. An Expression of Interest has been submitted to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Read more



Ground Floor to re-open: Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy have raised over £380,000. So, 100 years after the Trades Club first opened, its Ground Floor is to be transformed into a community resource, promoting health, wellbeing and 'enriching local lives'. Read more 10 April

Small Ads *Selling my house on HebWeb was "extremely successful - I hope to complete on the sale in 2 weeks time, and I think I could have sold it a few times over."* See Small Ads

"Police threatened couple with arrest if they contacted councillor" was the headline of an article published in Monday's *The Times.* Dave Boardman and his wife, Viv, were visited by 2 officers wearing body cameras at their home in Hebden Bridge to question them about a claim of 'harassment' centring around the issue of women only events.They were 'shocked' that the complaint had come from their Town Councillor, Rebecca Boden. Read Times article. 31 March. Update: see Daily Mail. 1 April

Yorkshire Water - with bills about to go up 29%, it was announced today that last year Yorkshire Water dumped into rivers and seas more than 400,000 hours of sewage. See Yorkshire Post article 27 March

Hebden Bridge Flood Prevention Plans Hebden Bridge has been hit by a series of devastating floods over the past 15 years. The Environment Agency is now drafting plans to help reduce the impact of heavy rainfall in the future. **More info.** See also: Forum discussion



COVID & LOCKDOWN: 5 years on In the early evening of Monday, 23 March 2020, the first Lockdown was announced. The HebWeb reported upon it daily with facts and figures from reliable sources. The HebWeb has now created this Covid Feature with info, links to the news from five years ago, George Murphy's Lockdown Diary, photos, charts and video. Read the Covid Feature. (23 March 2025)

**Small Ads** Message: *"Could you take down my ad? I had an overwhelming response. Hebweb is fantastic! Thank you.*"

Lindsay Rimer's Murder - a moving and impressive documentary features two local journalists, Sheron Boyle and Virginia Mason, who have covered the unsolved case over the past 30 years, and Lindsay's sisters, Kate and Juliet. The 24 Minute programme has been produced by TV company ShotsTV and is available to watch here. Also, see this BBC Crimewatch programme

POD car share is up and running Car sharing has returned to the Upper Calder Valley with three cars in Hebden Bridge and two in Tod. People are signing up and are already using the cars with the POD app. Read more 26 Feb



*"**Hebden Bridge is more than just a town - it's a vibrant canvas of creativity.** Wandered through indie shops, traced canal paths, and soaked up the artsy atmosphere that makes this place legendary. This place is basically an artist's dream come true"* Insta, 26 Jan

New proposals to ban heather burning on peatland to protect air, water and wildlife. Under plans set out by the Government, the burning of peat in the uplands would be banned. This would improve the health and wellbeing of people in nearby communities. Read more 1 April

Small Ads "*Thank you to everyone who responded (too many to reply to personally). I have somewhere now*. "

Parking charges go up from Sunday, 30 March. The half an hour 'quick shop' rate on streets such as Crown Street and Albert Street, which was 20p is now £1, or £2 for one hour. Where the rate was 90p per hour (eg,Hangingroyd Lane and Valley Road), it is now £1 ph.

Small Ads: *"Please can you remove small ad. I had a response within an hour of the ad going live and the first viewer took the house. I had 8 requests to view in 24 hours. Brilliant!"*

Trades Club wins music award - The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge has won a prestigious music industry award. The Northern Music Awards committee have voted the Trades Club in Hebden Bridge the Best Venue Under 2000 capacity. Read more.

The Hebden Crypt was situated off Valley Road from 1990 to 1996. *Yorkshire Live* yesterday did a piece on "the lost Yorkshire horror museum which upset townsfolk and vicars." Read article.

The HebWeb Interview: see over 45-50 interviews from George Murphy with talented, interesting, characters, writers, artists, campaigners, etc from the Hebden Bridge area. See the interviews.



The Return of the Otter:
A Conservation Success
The Calderdale Otter Project is dedicated to monitoring, protecting and researching otters, advocating for cleaner rivers, and much more. The Group is growing from strength to strength and have established that otters are present throughout Calderdale. Read more 11 Feb

*Loose Ends* at the Trades The long running BBC Radio 4 chatshow *Loose Ends* was broadcast from Hebden Bridge on Saturday, 11 Jan. Host Clive Anderson announced the show was coming direct from "the world famous Hebden Bridge Trades Club." Listen to programme

Five years on from Storm Ciara On 9 February 2020, Storm Ciara caused 10 miles of damage across Calderdale. As the 4th major flood event in the area within 8 years, Storm Ciara caused flooding in around 1,200 houses and business properties. Storm Dennis and subsequent heavy rain further impacted the borough. Read more



Hebden Bridge in the late 70s and early 80s "Slicing through the Valley" is a HebWeb feature where **Matt Hilton** remembers his time living here, working on farms and for the fire service, selling linocuts, and mixing with poets, writers, artists and photographers. Read feature and see photos.

Act Now on Climate Change was one of the central themes of the passionate and illuminating talk by Prof Kevin Anderson to the packed, sold out meeting of the Lit & Sci at the Town Hall on Sat 11 Jan. Read report

A sunny Sunday, early March 2025. Photo: HebWeb

**Small Ads** - *"I just wanted to let you know that through my small ad on your site I found my ideal new home, meeting all my requirements. Thank you very much for such a great resource."*

**from the Archive: 26 December 2015**

**Boxing Day Floods:** Flood Sirens went off at 9.30pm Christmas Day in Hebden Bridge and again throughout the length of the Upper Valley at 7.30am Boxing Day morning. Read the HebWeb report from 9 years ago. *Click photo to enlarge*



LINDSAY RIMER: 30 years on - Lindsay went missing, 7 Nov 1994. Months later, her body was found in the canal, weighted down. Her murder remains unsolved.
**Today's BBC News;
****Facebook page;
****HebWeb feature** for more background to the tragic story, and 12+ **links to national and local media coverage today** including West Yorks police appeal. 7 Nov

Small Ads *"We placed an ad for a 3-bedroom home to rent. We had an overwhelming response . . . And thanks for maintaining this important service to the Hebden Bridge community*"

The HebWeb has joined Bluesky, as part of the exodus from Twitter or 'X'. Papers such as the *Guardian* have stopped posting on X describing it as 'toxic'. See (and perhaps follow) the HebWeb on BlueSky.

*Guardian* feature Hebden Bridge photographer Alice Longstaff "She was a working-class woman who took amazing photographs for 70 years, yet she is little known precisely because, some would argue, she was a working-class woman." Read *Guardian* article 1 Jan



Photo: **Andrew Smith,** 19 Nov 2024. Click on photo to enlarge and see complete photo

Hebden Bridge: The surprising 'lesbian capital of the UK' Another BBC report on Hebden Bridge says that while our town is home to just 4,500 people and "set in a scenic, rural valley, this quaint market town has blossomed into a bastion of tolerance." Read BBC report

**Small Ads** **-** *"We placed a job ad on the Hebweb, intending to keep it there for 2 weeks, but we had to take it down after 3 days due to the huge response generated*"

Filming in the Park: Local filming for the BBC series *Riot Girls* from Sally Wainwright continues.
One day stage errected in the park, 17 October 2024

Calder Valley MP votes for cuts to Winter Fuel Payments Our newly elected MP, Josh Fenton-Glynn this afternoon voted with the Government to cut winter fuel payments to pensioners not receiving benefits. See Parliament website 10 Sept.

**Small Ads**: *"Lots of response, as usual from Hebweb, and found a great tenant... many thanks, keep up the good work!!"*

Small Ads *"Now filled. Many thanks to HebWeb small ads again."* See Small Ads

John Morrison remembered - *updated*
John Morrison, who died in May aged 73, was one of the earliest contributors to the HebWeb. Starting in April 1997, just before the previous Labour landslide, John wrote a comic column we named *View from the Bridge.* The column affectionately mocked our town and area. Read this Lives Remembered page and perhaps contribute your memories. **Updated** 19 July

Small Ads Message received: *"I had a great response to this and the house is now let. Could you take the ad down please?"*

Labour Win Calder Valley
Josh Fenton-Glynn has won in the Calder Valley at his 4th attempt, having previously campaigned in 2015, 2017 and 2019, with a thumping 9000 majority. See HebWeb General Election page for details. 5 July, 5.15am

General Election Turnout in the Calder Valley constituency was 64.37% compared with 72.9% in 2019. 5 July, 4am

**Small Ads messages received:** *"Had an amazing response to our House to Let ad!" "HebWeb ads magic at it again! Please can you take the VW Beetle ad down." "Please take this ad down as we have been indundated, and now have the perfect person"*

Permits to be required at Waste Recycling Centres throughout Calderdale, including the local one at Eastwood between Tod and Hebden Bridge. Read more, and how to apply 20 June

Local Paper Archived Issues of the *Hebden Bridge Times* have now been archived by the British Newspaper Archive, making them searchable for subscribers. To see example front pages from 1884, 1976 and 1991, see this blog

**CHAINSAW TUESDAY**: 20 years on. 19 October is the 20th anniversary of the Battle of the Mill Pond: street-fighting in a back street of Hebden Bridge. **See HebWeb feature** for more photos and background info, and now a YouTube video

Canals could disappear without more investment, say the Canal and River Trust. See this BBC report which mentions the canal at Hebden Bridge a couple of times 21 Aug

House to let *\- Now let. "Thanks very much - I had a really good response."* See Small Ads

FROM THE ARCHIVES: **"How the Hippies Changed Hebden Bridge**" was an exhibition organised 7 years ago by the History Society. It aimed to show how those who moved into our area in the 1970s - the locals called them 'hippies' - led to vast changes and a cultural renaissance of Hebden Bridge. Read the HebWeb section on the Hippies



Campaign for wheelchair accessible pavements - Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum have taken action over advertising boards, café tables and chairs obstructing the pavement in Hebden Bridge. Pictured above: wheelchair users forced on to the cobbles. Read more.

**Small Ads**: *"We have now found a home.  Thank you for a fantastic service."*

Rochdale Canal, Hebden Bridge, early August 2024

**Far more than a large home page**, the HebWeb is now an essential local resource. It has been around for nearly 30 years, covering local news, events, opinions, tourist info, small ads, where to stay and much, much more. Updated every day. Read more and go deeper into the HebWeb.



Small Ads *"Unbelievable result Hebweb, so many enquiries in response to this advert on your site and now have lovely new tenants. What a success - Thank you Hebweb." See Small Ads page*

Walshaw Moor Windfarm *Guardian* article argues "Mooted project in West Yorkshire could cause 'heartbreaking' disruption for wildlife and harm local tourist industry, say critics." And "What do Saudi developers know of Heathcliff?" Read Guardian article

Small Ads Message received: *"You can take the ad down now we have found a tenant through it already! Thanks so much Hebweb, don't know what we'd do without you!"*

Behind the pages of Pennine Pens - In episode 10 of Real Voices of Happy Valley, Hebweb editor Chris Ratcliffe chats with Viv Boardman about the origins of Pennine Pens, Jill Liddington's early work on Anne Lister, creating the Sylvia Plath online forum, Hebweb, *View From The Bridge* and more. More info.

Market Street No pot holes, no bumps and no parking! This follows the work completed this month.

Ian McMillan's *The Verb* recorded for BBC Radio in front of a live audience at the Trades Club, Hebden Bridge. Listen now

Inside Hebden Bridge - "from hippies to BBC's Happy Valley to one of UK's prettiest towns, . . . with its rolling green hills, historial architecture and the River Calder flowing through its veins." Read Daily Mirror feature

Blackshaw Head and May's Shop were featured in a *Daily Mirror* artcile. Locals in village say that have an amazing community with people kind and helpful - and "if you can survive your first winter here you'll stay forever." Read article 21 Oct

**Small Ads** - Message received: *"We've filled the room. Thanks for your help. Great response as always!*"

Traffic Problems in Hebden Bridge - featured on BBC's Look North. And the delays are not set to end anytime soon. Watch 2-3 minute clip.

Small Ad Response *"I've had a great response and am now sorted." Small Ads.*

Whatever happened to Happy Valley? Most people who've lived in the area a while will know **Dave Boardman** and appreciate all he has done for our community. Now he and his wife Viv are moving away. They cite a 'toxic storm of intolerance' and lack of support from friends, especially those in the Labour Party, for their efforts to stand by their daughter who has been 'unfairly dismissed' from her teaching job for her views on biological sex. Read more 14 April. See Discussion Forum - over 50 responses.

Sewer Discharge into River Calder From 11am this morning, Yorkshire Water has been discharging sewage into the River Calder at Princess Bridge, near Machpelah, Hebden Bridge. And since 11.30am, into the Calder at Eastwood. This evening, discharges around Central Street and Oldgate. See the **live sewage discharge map.** 22 May, updated at 11.55pm

Small Ad: *"We have now sorted short term accommodation, thanks to the advert we placed with you."*

Small Ads Message received*: "Thank you to Hebweb for a successful advert."*

Sewage Spills *The Guardian* reports that one of the worst places in England for sewage spills in 2023, with 5647 spills, was the Halifax/ Calderdale region, with nearly 200 of them being around Hebden Bridge. See Guardian report

**Small Ads** *\- "I found a new tenant in no time at all thanks to the ad, so much appreciated."*

'New Movie Making Mecca' - The *Daily Mail* have an extensive article, with photos old and new, on Halifax this New Year's Day, and how our area has become a top filming location which has helped it to be the fastest growing tourist destination in the UK. Read article

**Small Ads:** *"I have found new tenants. Many thanks once again for a fantastic service."*

**HebWeb Small Ads:** *"I found a new tenant in no time at all thanks to the ad, so much appreciated."* From message received.

Labour row over choice of candidate Widespread anger is being expressed on social media after Calder Valley Labour Party members were offered just three people to choose from, when they come to vote for their parliamentary candidate for next year's general election. Read more

'Community-spirited walkers' town' with independent shops and literary connections. "This proudly independent 'Happy Valley' town marches to its own beat and has dramatic Pennine walks on the doorstep." Read article in the "i" newspaper 3 Nov

The Tempest at the Town Hall Message received: *"120 people came which is in my book a tribute to HebWeb!!"*

Gallows Pole brings more visitors *The Guardian* reports a surge of visitors captivated by the true story of illegal coin-minting operation. Read Guardian article

Station booking office saved Transport Secretary Mark Harper said today that the government had asked train operators to withdraw their proposals to close booking offices. See July news item 31 Oct

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**Happy Valley: Two different views of our town:**

*Daily Mirror* - Hebden Bridge: What life's really like in Happy Valley. Read article

*The Sun* - Hebden Bridge: What life's really like in Happy Valley". Read article

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**How *Happy Valley* affects house prices**

*Daily Mail:* house prices 'plummeting' Read article

*The Sun:* house prices 'booming'.
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Hebden Bridge: one of the best independent high streets. Today's *Observer* says of our town: "Famous for its bohemian vibe, Hebden Bridge is a hotbed of independent designers, artists and craftspeople." Read report

Station booking office closure demo The news of proposed closure of the booking office at Hebden Bridge station has provoked outrage. A quickly arranged protest brought out more than 50 people in the rain to make clear that this booking office is valued by the community. Read more 12 July - see BBC News item

Filming is Booming with 27 film and TV productions in Hebden Bridge and Calderdale during 2022. *Marvel's Secret Invasion, The Gallows Pole, Full Monty 2* and *Boat Story* are some of the productions we can expect to see soon. **Read more about filming** in our area.



Small Ads *"I have now found a lovely place to live after being contacted through the ad within a week. Thank-you!"* See Small Ads

Liz Truss's Hebden Bridge past \- Former Prime Minister Liz Truss was the Conservative candidate for our Calder Valley seat in the 2005 General Election, and lived in Hebden Bridge. She was defeated by Labour's Chris McCafferty, having misled local Tories about her private life. Read more



HebWeb Small Ads: *Ad worked again, so can you please take my ad down.* See Small Ads

**Green Pages Archive 2000 - 2005**, a collaboration between the HebWeb, Frogs Design, the HB Times and the former Alternative Technology Centre, now once again available - see here.

Message received to say thanks: *"Brill. Where would our town be without Hebweb!"*

Heptonstall: "The beautiful medieval village an hour's drive from Manchester with no cars on the cobbled streets" - see article in Manchester Evening News

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Hebden Bridge in the National Media - this HebWeb feature looks at how our town and its issues have been reported over the past 20-25 years, including greatest town accolades, 4th funkiest town in the world, UK's second city, *Have I got News for you, Any Questions* at the Town Hall and much more. Read the article

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**Small Ads** response received: *"I have found a tenant. Many thanks for this fantastic service."*

**Flooded six times since 2000** - there have now been six major floods, and many more smaller ones in the past 20 years. Links to HebWeb reports of previous floods.

**Banking in Hebden Bridge:** 'The only banks left in Hebden Bridge are grass ones down by the river'. See this weekend's article on the bankless town of Hebden Bridge in *This is Money*

**HebWeb Small Ads** *We've been overwhelmed with the response and quality of applicants! Thanks so much!*

**No banks. No petrol.** Lloyds Bank was the last bank left in Hebden Bridge. It closed this month. Shepherds was the last petrol garage still open in Hebden Bridge.

HebWeb Small Ads - *The HebWeb is brilliant. Found tutor within 3 days. The response was excellent as was the calibre of the candidates.*

Small Ads - 3 two bed houses to rent, all announced the same day, on the HebWeb Smalls Ads page

Small Ads message - *"Once again, great success by placing my house to rent on HebWeb!"*

**Huffington Post on Hebden Bridge**: "You will find a town that was almost abandoned, but brought back to life by hippies, artists and lesbians looking for a place to make a life." Written by Sean Pert, who continues: "The town doesn't just tolerate its LGBT+ community, it values and embraces us." Read more

**Hebden Bridge: How a thriving town lost its last bank**: This *Guardian* article reports that, "Residents feel angry and let down as Lloyds departs, but one man *(David Fletcher)* has a plan to fill the gap." Only a few years ago, Hebden Bridge had five full time banks. The last one, Lloyds, closed last week. Read article)

Trevor Beale's Fireside Stories from 1971-1974. Before his early death at the age of 34, Hebden Bridge folk musician Trevor Beale had composed and recorded the tracks of this new album. Tracks which were rediscovered around 3 years ago. Read more about this remarkable story, and pre-order the album.

Hebden Bridge traffic and carbon emissions set to increase argues Friends of the Earth campaigner Anthony Rae. He makes the case that the proposed A646 corridor improvement programme will increase traffic **and** carbon emissions. See this Forum message.

The Making of a Town Hall Now that the rebuilt Town Hall is 10 years old, read how the development of this groundmaking project was reported on the HebWeb from 2007 until 2012 when it opened. See this HebWeb feature 27 June



**Small Ads successes:** *"We have been successful at finding accommodation through Hebweb" and "Successful sale to someone who will enjoy using the van. Excellent result from Hebweb."*

Small Ads "We were overwhelmed with responses!" See Small Ads page

**Messages to HebWeb:** *". . . after months of procrastinating, we've cancelled the Hebden Bridge Times (no journalists left!) and going to rely on Hebweb - much more professional and useful!"* 23 Feb 2022

And this reply received 25 Feb: *"Cannot agree more with the comment about HB Times. No longer a local paper, ruined by the present publishers. HebWeb is so much better"*

May's Shop is featured on the BBC. May Stocks has been running her store in Colden, 6 days a week, since 1974. See this short video clip from the BBC.



Bestselling English language writer in Germany: According to **Der Spiegel,** *The Offing* by Hebden Bridge writer, Benjamin Myers, is expected to be the best selling English language novel in Germany this year, ahead of Sally Rooney and Stephen King and is currently third in their overall fiction best sellers list. Ben was featured in **The HebWeb Interview** recently.

Walking around Tod - "The industrial past blends with nature, the community runs on kindness and it's home to England's highest beach" See Guardian article

**Small Ads:** Message received: *"Delighted by the response and now happily accommodated."*

HebWeb Small Ads - received today: *Please take this ad down as we have been indundated, and now have the perfect person*.

**Have I Got News for You** This prime time BBC 1 programme featured the Cornholme library notice story, and its reference to 'the cesspit that is Hebden Bridge'. Click here for the 35 second clip.

**Hebden Bridge trends on Twitter** Once again, Hebden Bridge is in the news following extensive posting on Twitter and Facebook about this notice which appeared in Cornholme's free library. Read more

**Crystal Wilde: Finding peace in hippie Hebden Bridge**: "Hippies, hikers, kooky cafes, drugs and lesbians: my home town of Hebden Bridge is notorious for many reasons, some more surprising than others." See feature in The Independent

**Small Ads** response received: *"Can you please remove my ad for the house at Tod as it's now been let, the response has been amazing"*

**Small Ad** house sale response: *"offer received within a week of listing on HebWeb. Brilliant, thank you!"*

**HebWeb Small Ads** positive feedback: 1. *"Brilliant as ever. Thank you. Ads fulfilled"*. 2. *"We've been inundated with enquiries from potential tenants."*

**HebWeb Small Ads****.** Message received about ad for 2 bed house: *"I've had so many people message about this I can't keep up with replying."*

*Small Ads - "We filled the vacancy thanks to the Hebweb, brilliant service"*

**Hebden Bridge on Woman's Hour** (from around 28 mins in) - our area is praised for being friendly to lesbians the liberal minded, creatives and progressives, for its co-operatives, hippies and Sylvia Plath's grave. And they plan to do a Woman's Hour from Hebden Bridge.

**Hebden Bridge is Cool** - Hebden Bridge has made National Geographic's Cool list. "The Calder Valley - with hippyish Hebden Bridge as its epicentre - is a burgeoning hub for restaurants and independent shops." See article.

Save Hebden Bridge Signal Box

After more than 125 years as a familiar sight in the town, Network Rail have pulled the levers for the last time. Two community groups have put forward proposals for the building to be saved and restored to its former Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway glory. More info and leaflet

**Hebden Bridge features in *The Spectator*** "The Yorkshire town that’s gone from dirty old buildings to New Age nirvana" by William Cook.

Small Ads message - *"Just to say that my cottage has now been let. Thanks once again to HebWeb!"*

**Less than an hour from Hebden Bridge:** try these halls, houses and galleries which many may not have heard about. Yet they are just on our doorstep. If you can't find anything to do locally (see What's On), have a look at this new HebWeb Feature.

**Hebden Bridge, the UK's second city**, BBC article by **Evan Davis**. "Hebden Bridge is an inverted city with a greenbelt centre and suburbs called Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool." Read the article

**Small Ads:** "House successfully rented through Hebweb. Fantastic posting wall!"

**Smll Ads:** "I had so many wonderful responses to my ad for someone to help me re-organize my house post-flood, I wanted to employ **everyone**! Thank you." - Susan

*"Unbelievable result Hebweb. So many enquiries in response to the small ad on your site and now have lovely new tenants. What a success - Thank you Hebweb."*

HebWeb also available on the slightly shorter hebdenbridge.uk as well as hebdenbridge.co.uk

**Britain's favourite market town?** Hebden Bridge has been shortlisted in the 'Britain's favourite market town' category in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2013. Read more

**Guardian Northerner: Hebden Bridge the UK's coolest place?** The Yorkshire Paradise has won its fourth accolade in a decade. Born, brought up and living here, Rachel Pickering is loyal, but has one or two cautionary thoughts.

**Small ads**: *"We've successfully rented our house. Thanks for an excellent service - I'll heartily recommend Hebweb, as our house was previously listed through an estate agent who didn't manage to get us a tenant in 3 months - through Hebweb we had 4 prospective tenants within a week."*

Small Ads: *We had a prospective buyer view it, she loves the house and has put in offer we've accepted. So, thank-you!*

*"In a world where style often triumphs over substance, Hebweb is reassuringly informative, reliable and clear. An invaluable community resource and public information forum reflecting the independent spirit of Hebden Bridge.* Lesley at Elmet Farmhouse.

**Floods: HebWeb Gallery -** 24 photos taken on the morning of Boxing Day, 2015.

**Small Ads:** "Amazing but my house in Tod got rented out within 30 minutes after putting the house on Hebweb."

**HebWeb Feature on the 2015 Boxing Day Flood**, gathering together many of the articles, news, links, photos and videos. Updated reguarly.

**Small Ads success** - "Hi there I have found lovely tenants for my house in less than 24 hours. Amazing!" Re house to let in Mytholmroyd.

**Small Ads** - *"Choosing to advertise the house for rent on the Hebweb was incredibly effective. The perfect tenants were found within 48 hours"*

**From Steve Farrell**, now living in Mysore, India: "As someone who lives abroad, the Hebweb site has always been critical for keeping in touch 'back home' in Hebden. I've just needed to re-advertise my home for rent, so where to turn to? The Hebweb, of course. The Ad was up within minutes and there were 10 enquiries within 24 hours. Superb!" See Small Ads.

**'Greatest Town in Europe'** - as well as being the 4th funkiest town in the world, *Culture Trip* gives 12 Reasons why Hebden Bridge 'is known as the greatest town in Europe'. Read article

**Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire crowned best place in the UK** - 'Machine learning' used millions of data points to discover top locations. Read more

**From the archive:** *The Times* listed the 30 **coolest places to live** in Britain. Number one was Hebden Bridge.

**Let's move to Hebden Bridge** From the Guardian. If the roots of its liberal and creative image are a mystery, its appeal is obvious. See also: HebWeb report from Sept 2005

*HebWeb Small Ads* *message: "Please could you close the advert? We've been overwhelmed with the response and quality of applicants! Thanks so much!"*

**Small Ads:** *Very good service, result achieved in only 4 days.*

**Hebden Bridge Station car park to expand:** Calderdale Council is working with Network Rail, which owns the land to the east of the existing station car park to create 46 extra places. Read more.

**Some years ago in the Guardian,** Martin Wainwright wrote, *"Witness current comments on the community website, the Hebweb, which is one of the best of its kind in the country. No, world."* 25 Oct 2012

**Happy Valley writer loves Calderdale**. *"Hebden Bridge is vibrant; there's a lot going on artistically and it's also got great galleries, pubs and restaurants."* Sally Wainwright talks of our *"dramatic and awe-inspiring"* landscape and the influence of local historian Jill Liddington's Anne Lister book. Read her Guardian article

**Guardian Northerner**: What the UK can learn from Hebden Bridge? The BBC's Mind the Gap asks how London's success can be replicated elsewhere: Claire Donnelly argues that our small town could have the answer. Read more

*"Many thanks Hebweb, the Small Ad asking for Volunteers to cook and help at Wadsworth Lunch Club has already had success. We now have someone coming to help cook. We'd still welcome a washer up, and occasional helpers please."*

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