History Group meeting topic change Due to unforeseen circumstances we are now privileged to have Anne Kilbey talking to us about Dawson City.  For those who do not know it is situated on the hill top above Hardcastle Craggs and was the home of the navies who built the long gone railway bridge at Blake Dene. Mytholmroyd Flood Action: Follow up Meetings Please take time to read the attached letter from the Council to everyone registered as being a victim of flooding. Follow up flood meetings have been set up where you will again have the opportunity to talk, face to face, with engineers who knew in great detail about the flooding, and where the council, Yorkshire Water, the Environment Agency and the Canal & River Trust will be available to explain what work has been done since last Summer, and what’s also planned in the medium and long term. The National Flood Forum will also be there with practical help and advice.  The dates and times are: Hebden Bridge Town Hall Thursday 7th March and Mytholmroyd (St Michael’s Church Hall) Tuesday 12th March, both from 3pm to 7pm. If you have been affected by flooding in Mytholmroyd or Cragg Vale and would like to be a part of this local initiative, contact Jae Campbell of Mytholmroyd Flood Action, Upper Valley Neighbourhood Co-ordinator.  Telephone 01422 264622 or email. Tour de France Planning event; Monday 4th March Yes, it’s true the second (2nd) stage of the Tour de France will be passing through Cragg Vale on Sunday 6th July 2014.  Details of the event and the route can be found here.  The planning event had a great turnout with great ideas, which can all be found here.  In fact go to What’s On to see the follow up on Sunday 10th with The Courier and join in.  Keep an eye out for more articles about Tour de Cragg in the Hebden Bridge Times.  UPDATE on Cragg Vale Bus Service We are now in the process of waiting for Metro to fulfil their promise to engage in discussions over the next few months concurrently with their tendering process prior to the next review after the Spring. Let’s make sure we provide the utmost support to our representatives and councillors who are driving the cause forward on our behalf. 2013 Cragg Vale CALENDAR - “Special Places in Cragg Vale” Photos of what YOU think is special about the valley we live in!  The people, places, favourite views, animals and unique features!

Price Freeze - unchanged from

2010 - £6 each or two for £10.

Locally produced, every household and  business should have one (or two, or more). Perfect presents for family, friends and customers.  Easy to post. All proceeds are used for the benefit of Cragg Vale - the people who live and work here.   Purchase now from Margaret (tel: 885068) or e-mail info@craggvalecommunity.co.uk. Happy planning! Neighbourhood Watch Alert Are you a member?  Do you know what to do if you see something suspicious - check out latest events here. Quick Guide To What's On Next Thursday 21st March History Group - On the Home Front by Ian Dewhirst Saturday 23rd March The Big Spring Clean Up