I found an instrument in a case on Melbourne Street just after Christmas…it was left on a concrete block by the fence along the old builders yard.
Is it yours? do you know who it might belong to? Leave a post on here…

The deep freeze has held off, the snow has packed up nicely, it crunches and sounds delicious underfoot. The trees are frosted with snowfall like Clinton Cards wannabees. What’s happened to my native grouchiness? Merry Christmas one and all and may the new year bring you joy. It’s hard to avoid the Clinton cliches but I mean it most sincerely. Happiness, comfort and content to you all.

This from the horses mouth (the lady that runs the place with her husband) …

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Well, a happy Christmas to you all. Snow, we do snow, crunched down into black ice so you can’t depend upon your feet. Just laugh off your cracked hip bone while you slip slide away to Ravel’s Bolero. I saw that Jamie Oliver fellah on the TV the other day, did an advert filmed in Heb Square for Marks and Sparks or Sainsburys or Tescos. I know not which. His mum and dad were in there somewhere. There’s nothing that little whore won’t do for TV money.

…are bringing their out-bloody-rageous fast ‘n’ bulbous jazz from hell to the 3 Wise Monkeys (formerly Pulse), Water Street, Todmorden this Friday 18th December. Come along and listen if you like.

INSTALLATION ENGINEER

TIME-LAPSE film company, based near Hebden Bridge, seeks professional person to assist in the construction and installation of our computer/camera equipment. Experience of or aptitude for computer hardware, networking, electrical or CCTV type installations would be an advantage. An aptitude for video editing would be useful to assist in the production of the time-lapse films when necessary though not essential. Training given as required.

Our client sites are primarily within the construction industry. Applicants must hold a clean driving licence, be willing to travel throughout the UK and be comfortable working at heights. Applicants must be reliable and trustworthy with a mature and sensible attitude, good communications skills and good time keeping. Flexible working hours, variable, on average 125 hours per month.

Visit www.site-eye.co.uk/vacancies.html for further information
t: 01422 884602

If you’d like to learn how to wire and solder low-energy LEDs into customised designs, come to an LEDfantastic workshop at Nutclough Studo (Zion Housing Co-op) on Sunday 20th Dec. Make yourself some fairy-lights; a torch or spotlight; or design some glowing decor for your home, your hat or your van. The workshop costs £3 plus you pay for the components you use (£1.50-£12). No experience necessary - kids must be accompanied by an adult.
www.LEDfantastic.com has more details, including photos of previous workshops and designs.
Places are limited so you need to book in advance. Feel free to bring costumes and artworks to adorn… or come empty-handed and see what you can make from scratch.

After visiting my home town after a few years , i have to say the brig looks Shabby and the locals get shabbier. all the females have muffin tops and with the exeption of the odd person, nobody has any dress sense.
Why dont the locals pick a spot and clean it up, trim some hedges, rinse down some green alge , try to dress smarter and smile a bit more.

There was a few nice beers to be had but no eye candy whilst drinking it , sort it out Slackers

Friday November 27th 9.00pm – Trades Club

SECRET GREEN (formed by Francis Lickerish of ‘The Enid’ fame) with support from NIC CHAPMAN.

Francis Lickerish is most famous as the guitarist, composer and founder member of 70’s classic progressive rock band The Enid, with whom he composed and recorded the classic albums ‘In the Region of the Summer Stars’ and ‘Aerie Faerie Nonsense’. After some time away from the music scene, Francis has returned with his new band Secret Green, who recently released their debut album ‘To Wake The King’, on Holyground Records, receiving great reviews and accolades along the way, being widely feted in the progressive & folk world as the album of 2009.

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Long term Hebden Bridge resident seeks 1 or 2 bedroom house to let. Working/non smoking/no pets. I’m looking to get out of the bottom of the valley. Heptonstall, Pecket Well and Old Town spring to mind but anywhere up is good really. Bottom of the valley considered for the right house. Doesn’t need to be so close to Hebden either. Just leave a reply here, I’ll keep checking.

Cheers folks!

Your details for Kundalini Yoga [under New AGE] are out of date; they’re now at Calderdale Yoga Centre, Hangingroyd Lane on Tuesday mornings at 11 and Wednesdays at 7.30 pm.

Sophie Lancaster Benefit gig - THIS SUNDAY!!!!!

On the 8 November, this Sunday we’re doing a gig at the Hole in the Wall in Hebden Bridge (upstairs)
It’s free entry (but donations to the fund please) and features sets by:

Little Brother (Bradford ranting poet)
Paul Weatherhead (Singer/songwriter, funny as hell)
Jeffarama! (Bolton punk poet, just completed the successful busking 4 beer tour)
Sophie Hall (Amazing mancunian poet, well worth a watch)
Cayn White (Punk poet, passionate about talking bollocks since 2005)
Karl White (Stand Up Comedian)
Simon Wooley (Singer/Songwriter, deep voice deep lyrics)

All proceeds go to the Sophie Lancaster Foundation and starts at 7:30

All welcome, hope to see you there

Nic Chapman and his band, The Iceni, are playing at the Sportmans Inn (on Kebs Rd) this friday from 9pm. They’ll be playing songs from the forthcoming Holyground Records release ‘Narrow Road to the Deep North’. With support from the hugely talented singer/songwriter Daniel Scott. It’s free entry and there’s even a food spread on too!!!

http://www.myspace.com/nicolaschapman

Sorry, this has now been rented
House to rent from Nov 20th, very central, 2-Bed plus office/3rd small bedroom, large living room, good kitchen, classic Hebden Bridge interior (i.e. a bit rough), £450 plus utilities, MUST be absolutely reliable, pets OK but sorry, no claimants. Tel: Richard on 0776 433 1260

Apparently the chirpy mockney chef chappie is filming an advert in St. George’s Square, today I believe. Be nice to him if you see him.