Todmorden Information Centre

23/04/2025

Get ready for some FREE fun at the Cornholme Community Day on April 26th! 🎉 There's something for everyone, so bring your friends, family, and neighbours!

Start your day with a hearty Men's Breakfast, get moving in a fun session, or get crafty with willow weaving and natural inks. Learn new skills at the Garden Hand Tool Repair workshop and the tasty Cookery Workshop with 3 Valley Vegans (free lunch included!). Little ones will love the Forest School Session! And grown-ups can join in with some netball sessions.

Plus, drop in between 11 am and 3 pm for gardening tips (take home a free herb pot!) and bike repairs with Todmorden Makery.

Everything is FREE and everyone is welcome!

➡️ Some sessions require booking, so don't miss out! Head over to https://todmorden-tc.gov.uk/cornholme/ to secure your spot.

Let's make it a fantastic community day together!

17/04/2025

Who loves seeing these colourful characters every Good Friday? Well that's lucky because it's that time again! Keep your eyes peeled TOMORROW, they'll be roaming the upper Calder Valley, continuing the ancient tradition of Pace Egging! This fascinating play, with roots stretching back to Celtic times and revived in Calderdale in the 1930s, is a sight to behold. Whether "pace" comes from "pasche" (passion) or the dialect for "peace", it's a unique Easter custom. Look out for St. George battling evil, a magical Doctor, and the hilarious Toss Pot collecting donations. Despite its quirky nature, the play echoes Easter themes of death and resurrection. So, if you spot them, remember: "'Tis Pace-Egging Time!"

Find out more about local folklore in "Customs of Calderdale" by Peter Brears. Shop the post to get yours.

27/03/2025

We're so lucky to have Todmorden Hippodrome Fantastic productions and fantastic people 👏

🌍🎭 Happy World Theatre Day! 🎭🌍

Today we’re celebrating the magic of theatre and the incredible role it plays in our community — and what better day to share some amazing news?

At this year’s Pride of Todmorden Awards, we were honoured to receive two fantastic awards! 🏆🏆

💫 Youth Group Winner – for our brilliant Hippodrome Youth Theatre, where young people discover confidence, creativity, and a love of the stage.
🎨 Promotion of the Arts Winner – awarded to the Hippodrome Theatre and all its volunteers, recognising the heart, soul, and hard work that keeps live performance alive in Todmorden.

These awards are a celebration of everyone who makes the Hippodrome what it is — from performers and backstage crew to audience members, volunteers, and supporters.

Thank you, Todmorden, for your continued love and support. Here's to many more standing ovations! 👏❤️

26/03/2025

Step into history! Join the volunteers at Todmorden Town Hall for the special exhibition celebrating its 150th Anniversary. Explore the stories and secrets within these walls. Open: 24th-28th March (10am-2pm), 29th & 30th (2pm-4pm), 31st March - 6th April (10am-2pm). Don't miss this unique glimpse into our town's past!

For more information about the 150th Celebrations, visit: www.todmordentownhall.info/events

25/03/2025

✨ **Unlock the Secrets of Todmorden! Become an Insider!** ✨

Ever wanted to learn more about our town's hidden gems? Want to share your love for Todmorden with visitors from all over? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join the team at Todmorden Information Centre!

**What you'll get:**

* Become a true Todmorden Insider: Discover local stories, hidden trails, and the best-kept secrets.
* Meet fascinating people: Connect with visitors and locals who share your passion.
* Gain valuable skills: Develop your communication, customer service, and local knowledge.
* Make a real difference: Help keep our vital community hub thriving.

**What you'll do:**

* Welcome visitors and share your local expertise.
* Help them plan unforgettable Todmorden adventures.
* Assist with events, sales, and general enquiries.
* Become a true ambassador for our amazing town!

**Why we need you:**

As a not-for-profit, we rely on volunteers to keep our doors open. Grant funding is getting harder to find, so your support is more important than ever.

**Commitment:** Flexible shifts, Monday-Saturday, 10am-3pm.

Ready to become a Todmorden Insider?

➡️ Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/VolunteerTodInfo

22/03/2025

Exciting news for our indoor market! Ey Up Petal will be an excellent addition.

15/03/2025

If you've been to Bramsche Square this morning, lost your phone and are possibly called Derek Davies, we have it safe at Todmorden Information Centre

Please call in or contact us to get it back.

12/03/2025

✨Be a Todmorden Champion! Volunteer at the Information Centre!✨

Did you know that Todmorden Information Centre is a not-for-profit community hub? We rely on dedicated volunteers to help us provide vital services to residents and visitors.
What you'll do: Welcome visitors, share your local knowledge, promote our beautiful town, and support the Centre Manager.
Commitment: Flexible shifts, half or full days, with varying needs throughout the month.
Why volunteer? Gain experience, meet people, make a real difference, and be a vital part of Todmorden!

We're looking for friendly, reliable people with good communication skills and a passion for our town. Full training provided.

➡️ Want to learn more? Visit the Centre or click here bit.ly/VolunteerTodInfo

08/03/2025

As it is International Women's Day, today we're celebrating Sarah Fielden. This incredible lady really strived to accelerate action with the education of girls and women in Todmorden.

Sarah Fielden had a privileged but enlightened upbringing in Liverpool, where she became involved in children’s education. She travelled extensively, gaining experience and knowledge of best teaching practices that she would use once she settled in Todmorden. In 1859, aged 40, she married Samuel Fielden, 43, and as a couple continued her mission to provide a better standard of education for all.
Her first school was in 2 cottages in Cobden, with 2 assistants, it was well attended and attracted good teachers. In 1866, 60 of its 80 pupils passed their examinations with credit. The local paper commented a few years later that girls aged 13 and up were able to continue their education at evening school.
In 1872, she and her husband financed a purpose-built school, the Fielden School, at the edge of their Centre Vale estate. In 1887, when giving evidence to the Royal Commission on Education, she described her model school in detail: there were 180 pupils some boys but mostly girls, all pupils were personally inspected for dress and cleanliness, courtesy and respect and discipline was reliant on personal authority not the cane. “Any teacher who is obliged to cane a girl is not fit for my work” she said. The school was visited regularly by other educationalists and trained many teachers, spreading her ideas far and wide.
Sarah was determined to improve education throughout the UK and in 1898 she endowed a chair of education at the University of Manchester which, as well as a series of lectures, continues to this day. http://ht.ly/sVKg30iPvvM
When she died in 1910, after becoming a Doctor of Letters in 1906, she was remembered not so much as a warm personable benefactor but as a pioneer in educational methods and a formidable doer of good.
Information & images courtesy of Fieldens of Todmorden by Brian Law, 1995.

07/03/2025

03/03/2025

On World Wildlife Day, let's appreciate the incredible natural world around us. In Todmorden, we're lucky to be surrounded by stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Take a breath of fresh air, explore our trails, and experience the beauty firsthand. We'd love to share our natural paradise with you!

01/03/2025

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24/02/2025

Looking to delve into the rich history of Todmorden? 📚 "A History of Todmorden" is a must-read!

This captivating book tells the story of our town, from prehistory to the turn of the 21st century. Discover the fascinating stories of the people who shaped Todmorden. Available now at Todmorden Information Centre.

Photos are courtesy of Historic England and Todmorden Information Centre's "Making of Todmorden," which can be viewed at Pennine Heritage.

23/02/2025

As a reminder, we are still asking for responses to a short survey on tourism in Todmorden. Your insights are valuable to our manager conducting this study as part of their Master's dissertation.

The survey explores your perspectives on current tourism trends, the potential benefits and challenges for Todmorden, and how tourism can better support the local community.

Your participation will contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between tourism and the community in Todmorden. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey here: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/uhi/regenerativetourismtodmorden

Thank you for your time and support!

22/02/2025

Did you know?

Todmorden Information Centre is an independent trust and not-for-profit community group that relies on grant funding to keep its doors open. We're grateful to Todmorden Town Council for their continued support, but due to funding cuts, we're facing an uncertain future. Securing grants is becoming increasingly challenging, and we need your help to ensure our survival.

We're here for residents and visitors alike, providing essential information about Todmorden, selling tickets for local events, and offering maps and leaflets for exploring the area.

To ensure we can continue serving our community, we need your support!

Visit the Centre: Get tickets for local events, buy local art, find out what's on. Every visit helps.
Become a Friend of the TIC: For just £15 a year, you can help us keep Todmorden on the map and receive a 10% discount on most items.
Make a donation: Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.

Please visit us at the Centre or visit our website to learn more about how you can help.

21/02/2025

Need tickets for some amazing local events? Look no further than Todmorden Information Centre! We've got you covered for:

🎭Whistle Down the Wind: Catch this heartwarming musical at Todmorden Hippodrome
🎶Todmorden Folk Festival: Enjoy a weekend of incredible folk music and fun.
💃Hebden Bridge Burlesque Festival: Indulge in a captivating burlesque experience at the Todmorden
🌟Pride of Todmorden Awards: Celebrate local heroes at this glitzy awards ceremony (includes pie & pea supper!).
🎵Dementia Friendly Todmorden Spring Concert: An afternoon of music and entertainment for all.
🏛Todmorden Town Hall 150th Anniversary Celebrations: Join in the festivities for a series of events honouring this historic landmark.

Pop in and see us at the Todmorden Information Centre to grab your tickets! We're here to help you experience the best of Todmorden.