The Painter's Chronicle

Pace Egg - Vote of Thanks

2011-05-02T14:21:00.002+01:00

The Midgley Pace Egg raised a total of £928.48 this year, an increase on the amount in previous years. The money will be split between three chosen charities; The Alzheimer's Society, Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team and The Great Generation, all three of which the cast have strong feelings about supporting. The day was extremely successful, and it was estimated that every

Pace Egg TOMORROW!

2011-04-21T16:15:00.000+01:00

The Midgley Pace Egg Cast 2011

The Pace Egg 2011: Press Release

2011-04-15T10:54:00.002+01:00

As the Easter Bank Holiday draws ever closer, planning and preparation for the annual performances of the Midgley Pace Egg come to a close. It’s been an especially busy year for the cast, who just a few short weeks ago were left without costumes and props after a flooding incident occurred within their storage space. However, after the good will of local people providing a much needed cash

36 Mile Hike - In Aid of Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami

2011-04-04T12:38:00.001+01:00

On Saturday 9th April, I shall be taking part in the annual Calderdale Hike. The hike totals 36 miles and goes through all of the various picturesque landmarks of Calderdale. This should be a very enjoyable experience, but also a very challenging one too. I have decided to take the opportunity to raise funds for the victims of the Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami. The charity I have chosen (

The Pace Egg 2011

2011-03-26T15:41:00.000Z

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Support The Pace Eggers!

2011-03-17T23:58:00.000Z

Organisers of one of the area’s most historic street performances are appealing to the community to help them replace their flood-damaged costumes. The Midgley Pace Egg play has been performed by Calder High School students on Good Friday for several decades in the Calder Valley - and for the first time this year at the New Delight pub, Colden. The costumes were thrown away after being

Hebden Bridge Blues Fest - Warm Up Gig

2011-02-24T21:08:00.003Z

Xbox Kinect - Matthew Kinton Reviews

2011-02-06T17:13:00.001Z

The Setup The setup of Kinect is very important in order for it to be working well. Firstly, it has to be away from the speaker of your TV so if your speaker is on the bottom it needs to be on the top or if your speaker is on the top it needs to be on the bottom, however, if your speakers are in the middle it can go anywhere you like. Secondly, it needs to be at least 2 feet off the ground, once

Mike's Thing That He Does

2011-01-30T21:01:00.000Z

Yeah, this one's here Hi, Billy said I was allowed to advertise this thing I've been doing on here. Basically, I've started doing a web-comic kind of thing on Deviantart.com. Most of the time I just hold up pieces of paper, but occasionally I do other stuff. I'm going to pretend to be modest and say that it's not very good (but obviously I want you to think it's great). So, please visit

Lee Dam Swim, Lumbutts

2011-01-24T22:05:00.000Z

Hi All, Sorry it's taken so long to post since the swim last week at Lee Dam, Lumbutts. Well, it was very cold indeed! 5 degrees! But, due to the huge buzz and rush of adrenaline it didn't seem that cold at all! I could have stayed in there for hours... Well, a slight exaggeration perhaps! Very refreshing, very crazy and very unique. It was extremely enjoyable, and I shall be doing it again

Lumbutts Reservoir Swim

2011-01-15T16:22:00.000Z

It is official, after much deliberation, Billy will be doing the Lumbutts Reservoir Swim tomorrow (Sunday 16th January 2011). He will be doing it in aid of the Queensland Government who are accepting donations to support the Queensland Flood Victims. If you would like to sponsor Billy, please let him know either on here or by emailing him on billy@billypainter.com.Thanks for your generosity!

New Faces in 2011 Pace Egg Cast

2011-01-13T16:37:00.000Z

The Midgley Pace Eggers are delighted to announce that James Kay, Sol Cotton, Tom Jennings and Matthew Kinton will join the Midgley Pace Eggers for their 2011 performances on Good Friday. The standard at the auditioning process was, as always, very high and made selection difficult, but the four who will be joining us this year are four fantastic additions and we look forward to working with

Pace Egg Auditions

2011-01-08T17:51:00.000Z

It's that time of year again where the Midgley Pace Eggers hold auditions in hope of finding some new and budding Thespians for this years Pace Egg extravaganza. The Midgley Pace Egg play is an old tradition within the Calder Valley, and has been performed for many years on Good Friday. The Pace Egg is based on the oldest play in the world, The Mummers Play. The story is based around

New Year's Day Treasure Hunt

2011-01-02T00:05:00.002Z

The Annual New Year's Day Treasure Hunt, held in Mytholmroyd has raised a total of £147.36 in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity.A total of 40 families entered the treasure hunt, a healthy increase on last years numbers and fun was had by all. The Hunt entailed a nice scenic walk around the countryside of Mytholmroyd with clues spread throughout for families to solve.Billy Painter, who also

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T22:47:00.001Z

The Painter's Chronicle Team would like to wish all of our valued subscripients a very Happy New Year and all the very best for 2011.

New Year's Day Treasure Hunt

2010-12-28T16:41:00.000Z

The New Year's Day Treasure Hunt is a gentle, brisk walk around the scenic countryside of Mytholmroyd, suitable for all the family. Families will receive a sheet of clues and a basic outline of the route to follow. The majority of the walk is on well marked footpaths. The route starts and finishes at Mytholmroyd Fire Station where tea, coffee and cakes will be served. As the event is

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-25T00:04:00.003Z

The Painter's Chronicle Team would like to wish all of our subscripients a very merry Christmas!

Christmas Dinner Tutorial

2010-12-24T16:54:00.005Z

The Big Ass Hebden Bridge Christmas Concert Review

2010-12-23T23:21:00.002Z

On Sunday 19th December, despite the cold, the Trades Club in Hebden Bridge supported a large turnout for the ‘Big Ass Hebden Bridge Christmas Concert 2010’. Organised by Patrick McCallion and Billy Painter, the evening was a fundraising event for the Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust.The night was kicked off by ‘One Stop Railway’, a new band from Huddersfield and first-timers to Hebden Bridge.

The Big Ass Hebden Bridge Christmas Concert

2010-12-19T01:20:00.007Z

Today is the day! The highly anticipated 'Big Ass Hebden Bridge Christmas Concert' will be streamed live across the internet from 7.30pm (below). For further information, or if you have any problems watching the live stream, then log on to the Big Ass Promotions Website and watch from there. Otherwise, enjoy the show!

The Deighton Review

2010-12-16T21:36:00.000Z

Long standing Painter's Chronicle subscripient Jack Deighton has finally joined the PC writing team, and will be entertaining us all with a series of short, precise reviews of whatever he feels worthy of a review from his fine self! Welcome aboard Jack! Being Human Premise Being Human is about three people trying to live a normal life the twist is one of them is a vampire, one is a

Billy On Air!

2010-12-11T10:24:00.005Z

Our very own Billy Painter will be live on air this Monday night (13th December) as he joins Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe and his partner in crime Jacob Hayes on Phoenix Radio. He will be the honorary guest on the Youth Show, 6pm-8pm. There's sure to be many talking points, but with The Big Ass Christmas Concert just around the corner now, that is likely to be top of the bill in terms of 'hot

Christmas Craft Market in Hebden Bridge - This Sunday

2010-12-08T13:59:00.000Z

This Sunday sees the return of the Christmas Craft Market in Lees Yard, Hebden Bridge. Open from 9:30 until 3 O'clock, the market really is a fantastic opportunity to buy some excellent Christmas gifts for the loved ones, family and friends. There will be a wide variety of stalls with something for everybody, so be sure to get down there and don't miss this opportunity. The Painter's

The Big Ass Hebden Bridge Christmas Concert

2010-11-30T17:01:00.001Z

Newly formed company Big Ass Promotions will be launching their first ever live charity band night later this month, as the Trades Club, Hebden Bridge will hold ‘The Big Ass Hebden Bridge Christmas Concert’ on Sunday 19th December.The night is to help raise funds for The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust, a local charity supporting young people who suffer from cancer. More details HERE.Hosted and

Film Review With Sam Larner

2010-11-25T21:34:00.001Z

Jackass 3D (18) This is the new instalment in the Jackass stable. It was made for $20million which is not a lot at all considering the obscene spends of “Avatar” and “Pirates of the Caribbean”. It has already made eight times its budget and so clearly it has to be considered a major success. I will state from the very beginning that I am not a particularly big Jackass fan. I never had sky so I

Press Release Regarding Hebden Bridge Demonstration

2010-11-24T18:10:00.004Z

The following statement was made by the students who carried out a demonstration in Hebden Bridge today regarding the HE Cuts. Today a few hundred students from the Calderdale area took part in a protest against public sector cuts, particularly cuts in education and rises in tuition fees. The protest was organised by local sixth formers who go to college in Mytholmroyd, Halifax and

Hebden Bridge - "Best Town in Britain"

2010-11-23T15:07:00.000Z

We all knew it, but now it's official in black and white, Hebden Bridge is the 'Best Town in Britain". There isn't too much to say on the matter, but as a local, I am thoroughly proud and delighted that Hebden Bridge has finally received official recognition and I am even more happy to say that Hebden Bridge is the home of The Painter's Chronicle. Does any town come close? Hebden Bridge has

National Student Walkout - This Wednesday

2010-11-22T19:06:00.000Z

On the 24th of November 2010 there will be a national walkout by all institutions of learning. All levels of the curriculum will be getting involved; schools, colleges and universities. The walkout will take place at 11am and will be a protest mainly against the following: The Budget Cuts Cutting of EMA Rise in Tuition Fees The protest comes after recent announcements from the

Film Review With Sam Larner

2010-11-18T20:08:00.000Z

Due Date (15) Due Date is a 1987 comedy film directed by John Hughes starring Steve Martin and John Candy it follows them as they try to get across the country in time for Christmas. Ahh, ermm, no sorry that was (Planes, Trains and Automobiles). Oh well “Due Date” is basically the same movie. So Zach Galifianakis and Robert Downey Jr are kicked off a plane in Atlanta. Downey Jr

The Frontier Psychiatrists - Gig On Friday

2010-11-17T23:11:00.002Z

Do you like loud guitars? Do you like loud guitars which are accompanied by other instruments, layered to create tunes? If you answered YES to either of these questions, The Doghouse this Friday night at Arden Road Social Club could be for you! Come down at 8:30pm and for just £6 (£5 if you’re a Frequent Dogger, £4 for NUS members) you can watch The Frontier Psychiatrists, The Little Darlings

Remembrance Sunday Parade - Mytholmroyd

2010-11-15T07:04:00.001Z

Thanks to Fran Robinson (www.mytholmroyd.net) for the footage.

Captain Ska - Liar Liar

2010-11-14T18:15:00.004Z

Dark days have arrived in Britain. The coalition government and their toxic flotilla of cuts are ruthlessly hacking away jobs, damaging vulnerable lives and chipping away at the very fabric of our society. We cannot afford to stand by and let this country sail towards a future of inequality. Fear Not! Captain SKA and his ship have arrived to fight this coalition, but more crew

Remembrance Sunday

2010-11-14T11:37:00.000Z

In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing

Mike's Wonder

2010-11-12T16:14:00.000Z

Okay, I know this happened a couple of weeks ago now, but have you heard about that new planet? Yeah, scientists have found a new planet. You don’t care? Well this one’s special. ^ Artist’s conception of Gliese 581G ‘Gliese 581G’ (unimaginatively named after its star, ‘Gliese 581’) is right in the middle of its star’s ‘Goldilocks zone’. The Goldilocks zone is the area around a star that

Film Review With Sam Larner

2010-11-10T18:47:00.000Z

Burke and Hare (15) Burke and Hare is the new film by John Landis (Blues Brothers and An American Werewolf in London), he’s well known for directing dark comedies and also Michael Jackson’s Thriller video. Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis star as the two title characters, I like both actors although as Pegg has turned up in more and more Hollywood movies the number of laughs per movie seems

RSA Animate

2010-11-08T12:49:00.002Z

This lively RSA Animate, adapted from Dan Pink's talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace.

Film Review With Sam Larner

2010-11-03T16:20:00.000Z

The Social Network (12A) Facebook, everyone uses it, I’m currently using it now. It can be a useful aid and it can also hamper efforts to complete coursework and homework. But it’s just a website so surely there’s no room for the making of a good movie? Well that’s what I thought and that’s why I didn’t go and see until last week… It’s directed by David Fincher (Se7en and Fight

West Side Story

2010-11-02T19:58:00.000Z

West Side Story will be performed from Tuesday to Saturday next week (9th-13th November) at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax. Starring Painter's Chronicle fanatic, Patrick McCallion, tickets for the show are priced £6-£16 and can be obtained by calling the Box Office on 01422 351158 or by contacting Patrick directly. Should be a good show, so get yourselves there!

RSA Animate

2010-11-01T21:47:00.000Z

Following on from Ben Topham's video recommendation last week, Callum and I were so blown away by some of the high quality videos that RSA Animate produce we thought we'd share a few more with you over the coming weeks... Bestselling author, political adviser and social and ethical prophet Jeremy Rifkin investigates the evolution of empathy and the profound ways that it has shaped our

Happy Hallowe'en!

2010-10-31T12:26:00.000Z

Don't Forget... Clocks Go Back Tonight!

2010-10-30T00:46:00.002+01:00

The Winter is now firmly upon us, and the end of October is just hours away. This can only mean one thing, the clocks are going back one hour tonight. So don't forget to change yours before nodding off on Saturday night (or like many of us, the early hours of Sunday morning!). This change will mean that mornings will be lighter, but it will grow much darker earlier in the evenings... It's

Fishing For Bishops - Gig on Saturday

2010-10-29T13:19:00.007+01:00

Come and see Fishing for Bishops at the New Delight Pub in Blackshaw Head tomorrow night, as they relaunch themselves with a new bassist, new songs and a new mentality. Starts roughly at 7, though we can't be sure... Fishing For Bishops Saturday Night, 7pm New Delight, Blackshaw Head

Manshackle: Issue 4

2010-10-28T01:16:00.000+01:00

Film Review With Sam Larner

2010-10-27T00:15:00.000+01:00

The Town (15) The Town is a new film directed by Ben Affleck. It follows a group of bank robbers as they bank rob Boston. The film starts with the group attempting to rob a bank. They’re successful but kidnap Rebecca Hall’s character who they then release. They realise that she lives just a few blocks away from them in Boston and realise that they need to deal with her. Fearing that

Sam's Survey For YOU!

2010-10-26T10:54:00.000+01:00

Hullo boys et girls, I'm doing an investigation into Taboo Language for my English Language course. I was wondering if you could copy and paste the below survey and then copy and paste it back into a Word Document and send it me on samlarner@painterschronicle.co.uk. I would also be grateful if you could you also ask your parents to fill this survey out (as well as long as they're over

An Intriguing YouTube Video

2010-10-25T22:42:00.005+01:00

I have just been shared the link of the above YouTube video by Painter's Chronicle reader Ben Topham, a video that I am extremely grateful he showed me. It's a fantastic watch, and I guarantee that it will get you thinking, it certainly had me thinking and I will be making a response later on this week. Enjoy! *PS - I'd reccomend making it full screen to get the most from it.

Patrick Munsie

2010-10-19T00:37:00.006+01:00

It is with great sadness that to hear about the passing of Patrick Munsie on Thursday night. Patrick was taking a gap year from education and travelling through America and, at the time was visiting Colorado; all of this before attending university in Kingston, London next year to study Law. Patrick was dearly loved by all who knew him, both as a friend and acquaintance. He was a really

Stand up for Students

2010-10-15T17:32:00.000+01:00

URGENT: Browne Review recommends massive increase in tuition fees. Act now! As you may have seen in yesterday’s news, the Browne Review has recommended massive increases in student tuition fees to fund higher education. Labour Students have always fought to stop rises to fees and the creation of a market in higher education – and now we need your help as a member of Young Labour. Every

Vote Patrick McCallion!

2010-09-27T07:42:00.006+01:00

After your support in the first round, Patrick McCallion has made it through to the semi-final of the Yobi Sing Competition. So, check out his below message, his entry, and VOTE! Hey All,The Yobi Sing Semifinals are now ON! You can view my entry at http://yobi.tv/yobising/semifinalists/view/417 and if you like the entry (at the bottom of the page) you can vote for me!(If you didnt know Yobi

Billy's Ugandan Journal

2010-09-20T23:30:00.001+01:00

Day 4 - 17th July Monday had finally arrived; we were ready to start our work in the schools and community. Like everyone I could not wait and was buzzing with excitement about what laid ahead for the rest of the trip. I cannot start my day four journal without first mentioning the Sunday night entertainment the rest of the team thoroughly enjoyed throughout the entirety of Sunday night. Jody

Billy's Ugandan Journal

2010-09-13T20:51:00.008+01:00

Day 3 - Sunday 18th July After the first decent night’s sleep in a few days we were all much more spritely and ready for day three of the trip. The accommodation we were staying in was much better than what I expected. I was very worried at first when I saw the amount of mosquito nets and precautions, but, they weren't as bad as first expected luckily. Although the room was very basic, it had

My Musical Biography

2010-09-10T00:30:00.002+01:00

Seamus Barnett has been involved with The Painter's Chronicle for almost a year now, performing at The Big Night In and the Ramble ‘n’ Rave. His extensive band history includes Paintseamusyellow, Pink Elephant fish, Sense Offenders, Political Suicide, as well as appearances on Phoenix FM. In this new series of fortnightly posts Seamus shares how he found music, how it has affected his life

The Greatest and Cheesiest Movie Quotes of All Time

2010-09-08T17:26:00.007+01:00

The quotes that appear in films can make them successful or laughable. Hopefully after this you will be moved by some quotes, amused by others and cringe at some of the lines that should never have made it onto a screenplay. So settle down boys and girls, gather round the campfire and listen in as I tell you a story. The Top 10 Cheesiest Movie Quotes of All Time 10. Hans Gruber (Alan

Calder Valley FC Claim Historic Win

2010-09-07T23:32:00.003+01:00

Newly established Calder Valley FC claimed their first ever victory tonight at the expense of local rivals Royal Oak Rangers in a 9-6 thriller. The team, playing in only their fourth competitive 5-A-Side fixture upset the odds after 3 straight, disastrous defeats, but after a positive showing tonight against an experienced outfit it seems as though the boys are finally on the up! Zacc Salter

Billy's Ugandan Journal

2010-09-06T23:19:00.004+01:00

Day 2 - Saturday 17th July After a couple of short hours in Istanbul airport, mulling over whether we should all chip in to buy a few thirst quenchers for the remainder of the journey, we were soon boarding the plane for Entebbe. There was a slight delay, which, at first was a little worrying, but with us all soaked of our remaining energy we didn’t enquire, we simply sat there and waited and

Desert Island Discs Announcement

2010-09-05T16:12:00.001+01:00

Just a quick update to let you know that after being unable to pick a castaway during the holidays, due to me leaving the fez of destiny in Todmorden when I left to go on holiday, I have finally got round to picking a name out, and fate has decided that our next castaway shall be our very own editor Joe Cotton. Keep checking the site over the next week or two for his five Desert Island Discs (and

Todmorden Market - Under Threat From Netto

2010-09-02T11:44:00.004+01:00

Photo by 'H is for Home' Thanks to Jason Elliott for the report Netto, the chain of ultra-cheap supermarkets now owned by Asda/Walmart, has applied for planning permission to place a store directly opposite Todmorden market. Needless to say, this could prove disasterous for the market. Allowing a supermarket that specialises in ultra-low prices to be positioned directly opposite the

Film Review With Sam Larner

2010-09-01T08:35:00.001+01:00

Titanic Firstly, this review was requested by a friend, so if you have any other requests I'll be able to try and fulfil them as long, obviously, as I've seen the film. Titanic, is a 1997 film which basically the entire world has seen. It was the highest grossing film of all time until Avatar came along. However due to Avatar being in 3D it cost more to see it so Titanic is still the most

PC Friend Focus - Thomas Stamp

2010-08-31T00:18:00.012+01:00

The Painter's Chronicle Team are delighted to announce yet another new regular feature to our website, 'PC Friend Focus'. This will be a monthly offering and each month we will focus on a PC subscripient who has something a little different and special about them. This month we speak to a young up and coming photographer, who first came to our attention when we stumbled across his photography

Billy's Ugandan Journal

2010-08-30T17:57:00.003+01:00

Having now returned from Uganda, and having the experience of a lifetime, I have decided to gather my thoughts and stories and compile them for the readers of The Painter's Chronicle, but most importantly, the rest of the Great Generation Team. Keep logging on every Monday for the next 15 weeks as I take you through day-by-day the thrills and spills of one unforgettable trip... Day 1 – Friday

Vote Patrick McCallion!

2010-08-26T01:27:00.000+01:00

The exciting musical talent that is Patrick McCallion is once again in with a great chance of more success, this time through his new music video; Neon Lights. This can be seen and heard on website Yobi.tv and to support Patrick it would be fantastic if you could sign up and vote for him too. Just follow this link. All the best Patrick, another amazing piece of musical magic!

Newport (Ymerodraeth State of Mind)

2010-08-23T20:43:00.002+01:00

Calder Valley FC

2010-08-20T09:51:00.009+01:00

Two 5-A-Side Teams have been entered into an official, established, competitive 5-A-Side league. The teams of which are made up of Calder Valley representatives having regularly played football on a Wednesday afternoon after Billy initiated a general kick-about which has now lead to demand to start an actual team. This fixtures for the league entered take place every Tuesday night at Crossley

A-Level Results Day

2010-08-19T08:19:00.000+01:00

Well, the big day has finally arrived! Do or Die, Make or Break, Success or Failure! It's A-Level Result Day! The time where all 17/18 year olds find out whether two years of study and determination has guided them to some well deserved grades giving them foundation stones and scope for university and the world of work. The only thing left to say is... Whoever you are, wherever you are, what

Film Review With Sam Larner

2010-08-18T00:41:00.002+01:00

After his two week holiday, Sam Larner returns to the Painter's Chronicle website to give us another in depth fil review, this week of Inglorious Bastards. Enjoy! Inglorious Bastards This is the newest Quentin Tarantino film and is largely considered a return to form following the Kill Bill volumes. It has Tarantino's signature scrawled all over it with the use of chapters, the dark humour

Manshackle: Issue 3

2010-08-11T21:17:00.000+01:00

The Painter's Chronicle are delighted to be able to present Fredrick Vinecliffe-Richard's latest work of art, in Issue 3 of 'Manshackle'. Enjoy! (Click to enlarge)

Painter's Chronicle Fantasy Football

2010-08-09T21:37:00.003+01:00

Hi Folks, After several requests, the PC Fantasy Football League is back! For those who didn't play last year, it's very simple! Simply, logon to 'fantasy.premierleague.com' Create a Username and Select Your Team Then, join the PC League using the option on the left hand side. Our code is 738761-168148 Any problems, just send me a message and i'd be happy to help. As always, we'll be

Immigration

2010-08-07T15:45:00.001+01:00