Real Voices of Happy Valley
Viv and Dave Boardman chat with real people of Happy Valley - Calderdale stretching from Todmorden via Hebden Bridge to Sowerby Bridge and Halifax
Real Voices of Happy Valley
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Real Voices of Happy Valley 3.6 Michael Crowley and the Battle of Heptonstall
Michael Crowley's latest book featured on Viv's Bookends on Calder Valley Radio - and was upload as a podcast here. However he could probably make several really interesting podcast, so we went back and spoke to him about his play/poetry collec...
Bonus episode Viv talks to Michael Crowley on Calder Valley Radio
Viv and her friend Jean Williams have a radio show Bookends first Friday of every month on www.caldervalleyradio.co.uk. Each month Viv interviews someone connected with books. In this case Michael Crowley author of "Remember Me to My Comrades -...
Real Voices of Happy Valley 3.4 Halifax Street Angels
Halifax Street Angels work to meet the needs of those who have become vulnerable on a night out, those who have been spiked, are victims of crime, had accidents or who have had too much to drink and as a consequence are in need of suppor...
Real Voices of Happy Valley 3.3 Nick Williamson, The Exchange
Nick Williamson opened The Exchange in Todmorden at the end of 2025. There you can buy, sell or exchange records, books, CDs etc. There is a wide range to choose from, especially if you like your music. Some of the people connected with the sho...
Real Voices of Happy Valley 3.2 Jenny Slaughter and the Celt Kitchen
In this episode Dave talks to Jenny Slaughter about the CELT Kitchen – Calderdale Ecological Land Trust. This is a community managed café providing organic, mostly vegetarian meals made by local chefs from local produce. It happens each month a...
