From Bug hotels to Clogs

There is a bit of a change here in Mytholmroyd – we’ve had rain, but also some sun. The resulting overblown, wild appearance of our embankments is causing concern here abouts. We are definitely not a ‘parks and garden’ environment, but even I have to concede that something must be done! The recently installed ‘bug hotels’ are being hidden from view by rampaging we..ds, I mean wild flowers! Therefore the tidy brigade will be in sight very soon!

Last week we enjoyed a visit from our young artists of the local Academy – Burnley Road; the ‘unveiling ceremony’ of the youngsters’ art was done by the Mayor of Hebden Royd Cllr Pat Fraser whose elegant poise was not disturbed by the arrival of a Shield Insect on the back of her neck – the scholars to the rescue as they gently removed the bug – obviously a visitor to our 4*Pollinators hotel exploring the available treasures of ‘Royd! A fitting finale enjoyed by everyone, including our Mayor – I think… but it was definitely a happy event. Thank you every one!

 

Where is your train? As some of the regular rail users know – Monday 5 June evening rush hour was not that rushed this week due to an obstruction on the line near Brearley. The following note received from Network Rail in connection with other works they have around here – PLUS some useful Apps and websites dealing with Real Live Train Times. If you know of any other sites, please let us all know. Ta Dear Geoff …. I would like to take the opportunity to provide you with an update on the event which happened yesterday in the Mytholmroyd area. You are probably aware that at around 15.00 yesterday (Monday) a Northern service operating between Manchester Victoria and Leeds struck a tree which had uprooted in Mytholmroyd. As a result, the train was damaged and unable to continue its journey, meaning the line was blocked for the rest of day. Engineers worked throughout the evening and overnight to clear the line to allow services to resume this morning/the following day (Tuesday). None of the 40 passengers on board the damaged train were injured, and all were safety evacuated onto another train. It is believed that high winds caused the tree to fall and block the tracks. We thank all those disrupted by the incident for their patience. I have attached a couple of images too. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards Sarah http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/planjourney/search http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/today.aspx https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/free-mobile-app https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/live-service-disruuptions http://www.journeycheck.com/northern/ http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/MYT