Real Voices of Happy Valley 100: Andrew McTominey, Pennine Heritage

Real Voices of Happy Valley 100: Andrew McTominey, Pennine Heritage

Real Voices comes to an end (for now). After 100 episodes we are talking a break. We’ll  be back with a different podcast in the future which we will tell people about on our Real Voices of Happy Valley Facebook page. In this final episode we chat with dr Andrew McTominey of Pennine Heritage, based at the Birchcliffe Centre in Hebden Bridge about his Pennine Stories project which aims to engage the community more in using their archives and adding to the 70,000 images and stories they have. Check out their digital archives at www.pennineheritage.org.uk [http://www.pennineheritage.org.uk]

Real Voices of Happy Valley 99: Dean Wilkinson talks to Dave about life and work

In the second of Dean's 'turn the tables episode' Dean Wilkinson of Calder Valley Radio talks to Dave about aspects of his life and work and gains an insight into the origins of Real Voices of Happy Valley

Real Voices of Happy Valley 98: Dean Wilkinson talks to Viv

As we approach 100 episodes, which was always our target, our colleague at Calder Valley Radio asked if he could ‘turn the tables’ and ask us questions. So we agreed. In this episode he asked Viv to talk about her life and how we got to be in Calder Valley doing podcasts with local people…

Real Voices of Happy Valley 97: Sue Knowles, Todmorden Food Drop In

Viv and Dave chat with Sue Knowles who tells us about Todmorden Food Drop In. Originally at St Mary’s Church the drop in outgrew the space available and is now based at Todmorden College. Providing on average 260 family food parcels each week, the drop in serves Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and surrounding areas. For more information on how to drop in and how to donate search for Todmorden Food Drop In or go to Todmorden Food Drop in on Facebook or the website https://tlchub.org.uk › todmorden-food-drop-in

Real Voices of Happy Valley 95: Julie Thorpe, Tod College

Julie Thorpe is the manager/chief executive officer at Todmorden Learning Centre – Tod College as its generally known. Here Julie tells Viv and Dave about the wide range of community activities and classes available, all designed to bring community benefit through education, skill sharing and fun activities. There’s literally something for everyone, and if you can’t find what you want support is available to start it up. It is all run by the people of the area. More information at www.tlchub.org.uk [http://www.tlchub.org.uk] or just drop in and ask