Jack Uttley (1914 – 2003) was born in Heptonstall. He grew up living at Mytholm and later moved to Mytholmroyd where he lived for the rest of his life. At the age of 14, he started work at Maudes Clog Soles, Hebden Bridge where he was employed until his retirement in 1975. Throughout his life he had a […]
Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum (HBDAF) has published a map of accessible routes around Hebden Bridge Centre, showing wheelchair friendly pavements, accessible toilets, bus stops and parking spaces. The routes give easy access to people with impaired vision and mobility – around 11% of the population. The map is available to view or print out […]
The Tonic was born in 2017 of little more than a sincere belief in the unique qualities of CBD and a stubborn, unflinching and growing desire to help others
July is upon us already and we find ourselves in Independent Retailer Month. As a shopaholic and a lover of independent shops, Hebden Bridge has to be one of my favourite shopping destinations as it is simply bursting with a colourful array of fabulous, independent shops. But just what is it about independent shops that’s […]
We opened our shop in the last week of August 2017, only 4 weeks after picking up the keys from our landlady and we’re pretty proud of what we achieved in such a short time.
Hebden Bridge is at it’s most luscious and green right now. The leaves are fresh and young, the bluebells are blooming and the meadows have their first dusting of buttercups.
Chris Goddard and his dog Alfie, at The ruins of Staups Mill – All Photography by Mick Ryan When I had the opportunity to spend a day walking the woodland pathways around Jumble Hole and Colden Clough with Hebden Bridge based map maker Chris Goddard and local photographer and publisher Mick Ryan, I jumped at the […]
The Hebden Bridge Loop is a walk of two halves. For the Pennine wayfarer, the Loop serves as a picturesque, off-road, direct route to-and-from the Pennine Way directly into the heart of Hebden Bridge.
Hebden Bridge Roots Festival is run by a group of musicians, enthusiasts and folk-loving people. This festival has been created organically, and is connected to the heart of the community. It is exciting to see it grow and evolve bringing in a wonderful mix of artists, dancers, storytellers and musicians from all over the world. […]
