HebdenBridge.Org, Hebden Bridge (2026)

03/06/2026

Welcome Wednesday

This week we’re delighted to welcome Jo Wood to the HRBF community.

Based in the heart of Hebden Bridge, Jo is part of the team at and provides counselling, psychotherapy and wellbeing services for adults, young people and children. Jo and the friendly team at Dialogues offer a range of support including affordable counselling, couples therapy, specialist trauma therapy, coaching, wellbeing services and professional development opportunities.

What makes Dialogues special is their belief that healthy relationships and understanding ourselves better can be powerful catalysts for positive change. Their team brings together a wealth of experience, different therapeutic approaches and a genuine commitment to supporting people through life’s challenges.

We’re thrilled to have Jo as part of our business community and look forward to seeing her connect with fellow members.

Welcome to HRBF, Jo.

Give them a follow and show some local love.

Fancy joining our brilliant community of independent businesses? We’re always welcoming new members to the Hebden Royd Business Forum. Join a network that supports, connects and champions local businesses across HX7. For less than £7 a month (a fiver if you’re a new business) you can be part of something that’s making a real difference locally. Find out more and sign up via our website, cheers.

https://hebdenbridge.org/support-us/

03/06/2026

Monday’s Business Essentials networking meeting focussed on helping HX7 business owner tackle some of the less glamorous, but really important stuff - HR, tax, business support and how to dig deep when the going gets tough!

A group of local business owners got together for a friendly, supportive session at one of our member’s venues with expert speakers sharing advice and resources to help us navigate through some of these challenges.

👉Sarah Paverley, an HR professional working with SMEs shared top tips for fair and efficient recruitment of new staff, good practice for managing absence and explained the important changes to employment legislation that will come in during 2026 and 2027.

👉Richard Fitton from Fitton & Co accountants walked us through the new Making Tax Digital process and explained the steps sole traders and landlords need to take to complete quarterly returns with digital bookkeeping.

👉Andrea Campbell of Root & Rise Coaching shared her personal journey and challenges faced in setting up her coaching business and how she’s channeled this into research on living with uncertainty and supporting others to build resilience.

👉Martin Ross from Calderdale Council’s Business, Employment and Skills team introduced us to the suite of support available through Calderdale and WYCA for businesses, from starting out to scaling up and growing.

Huge thanks to all our speakers for generously giving their time and wisdom, to Paula and Simon at for their fab venue, and to all the attendees for sharing their perspectives and questions, making it a brilliant evening of mutual support for small businesses.

Want to hear about our next event for HX7 businesses? They’re free for members so head to our website for more info and to sign up … let’s support one another ♥️

27/05/2026

One of the Valley Card prize winners collected from this week and we managed to get a quick photo with Pete collecting his gift wrapped prize.

Are you collecting your stamps around HX7 ready for the next prize draw?

20/05/2026

Welcome Wednesday

Today we’re sending a warm welcome to our newest member .salon on Market Street, a talented independent team led by their founder, the lovely Mel, with Karen bringing over 25 years’ experience in the industry and Vidal Sassoon training, alongside their in-house beautician Emily.

At Sunday’s Child, it’s all about precision, creativity and ethical haircare, combining skill, experience and thoughtful choices to help people look and feel their best. With decades of expertise within the team, clients are in very capable hands.

Independent businesses like this bring so much to our town; built on passion, hard work and the relationships that turn appointments into catch-ups and customers into friends.

Whether you’re after a fresh style, expert advice or a bit of well-deserved pampering, why not pop in to see Mel, Karen and Emily when you’re next in Hebden Bridge.

Give them a follow and show some local love.

Fancy joining our brilliant community of independent businesses? We’re always welcoming new members to the Hebden Royd Business Forum. Join a network that supports, connects and champions local businesses across HX7. For less than £7 a month (a fiver if you’re a new business) you can be part of something that’s making a real difference locally. Find out more and sign up via our website, cheers.

https://hebdenbridge.org/support-us/

18/05/2026

Meet a Member Monday

This week we’re shining a light on IOU Creation Centre and the wonderfully unique - Yorkshire’s only independent self-catering vegetarian hostel.

Offering contemporary, comfortable accommodation across 14 ensuite rooms, IOU Hostel is much more than a place to stay. Surrounded by beautiful woodland, gardens, a private wildflower meadow that local star helped design and a sun trap of a terrace, it’s a peaceful retreat in the heart of our vibrant town and perfectly placed for exploring the Pennine Way and beyond.

Guests can choose from private ensuite rooms, budget-friendly dorm beds, a wheelchair-accessible double room, or even hire the whole hostel for groups, retreats, conferences, schools and community organisations.

What makes IOU Hostel truly special is its creative spirit. Managed by arts charity IOU Creation Centre, the hostel is also home to exhibitions, workshops, retreats and an Artist in Residence programme, creating opportunities for visitors to connect with creativity as well as the landscape around them.

A hostel with a difference, where art, nature and community come together.

Have you discovered this hidden gem in Hebden Bridge?

Give them a follow and show some local love.

Fancy joining our brilliant community of independent businesses? We’re always welcoming new members to the Hebden Royd Business Forum. Join a network that supports, connects and champions local businesses across HX7. For less than £7 a month (a fiver if you’re a new business) you can be part of something that’s making a real difference locally. Find out more and sign up via our website, cheers.

https://hebdenbridge.org/support-us/

14/05/2026

📢 Calling local small business owners: get your diaries out! We have a fantastic event coming up just for you.

Loads of us created our business to do what we love, but the admin burden can weigh heavy: accounts, managing people, new employment law…

Join us in Hebden Bridge on Monday 1 June for a practical, friendly evening designed to help small business owners build essential skills and make valuable connections.

All business owners are welcome, it’s a free session for HRBF members, or £7.50 if you’re not a member yet. Book today to secure your spot - link in the comments.

Hear from local experts including:
🤝Sarah Paveley (Paveley HR) on managing HR challenges, from recruitment to tricky workplace issues
🤝Andrea Campbell on building resilience and navigating business challenges with confidence
🤝Richard Fitton (Fitton & Co) on tax updates and moving to digital with HMRC
🤝West Yorkshire Combined Authority on their new free business support offer

Attendees will also receive access to exclusive offers from the experts to help them after the event.

Ideal for small business owners looking for practical advice, fresh insight, and local connections.

13/05/2026

This week, we’re delighted to welcome Andrea from to the wonderful community of the Hebden Royd Business Forum

Andrea works with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or at a crossroads, helping them gain clarity, fresh perspective and those all-important “A-Ha!” moments that can spark real change.

Through thoughtful, supportive coaching, she helps people move forward with confidence, make informed choices and reconnect with what truly matters to them.

Her approach is warm, insightful and soul-led, creating space for reflection, growth and meaningful transformation in both life and work. And honestly… helping people find freedom from feeling stuck sounds like a pretty beautiful job to us.

We’re so pleased to have Andrea as part of our thriving local business community and she’ll be with us at our next networking event.

Please join us in giving Andrea a warm HRBF welcome. Give her a follow and show some local love.

Fancy joining our brilliant community of independent businesses? We’re always welcoming new members to the Hebden Royd Business Forum. Join a network that supports, connects and champions local businesses across HX7. For less than £7 a month (a fiver if you’re a new business) you can be part of something that’s making a real difference locally. Find out more and sign up via our website, cheers.

https://hebdenbridge.org/support-us/

11/05/2026

Meet a Member Monday

This week we’re shining a light on the wonderful Bryony and team at

Nestled away in Linden Mill, Bryony has created a calm, welcoming space where movement, wellbeing and community come together beautifully. As Hebden Bridge’s first fully equipped Pilates studio, The Bridge offers expertly led mat and reformer Pilates classes, alongside pre and post-natal sessions, 1-2-1 tuition and wellbeing workshops.

With a background in dance and years of Pilates training and teaching, Bryony is passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger and reconnect with their bodies in a supportive, nurturing environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned Pilates devotee, there’s something for everyone here.

And honestly… those rolling Calder Valley views from the studio? Instant exhale.

If your body’s been whispering “please stretch me” after too much desk time, gardening, dog walking or life in general… this might just be your sign.

Give them a follow and show some local love.

Fancy joining our brilliant community of independent businesses? We’re always welcoming new members to the Hebden Royd Business Forum. Join a network that supports, connects and champions local businesses across HX7. For less than £7 a month (a fiver if you’re a new business) you can be part of something that’s making a real difference locally. Find out more and sign up via our website, cheers.

https://hebdenbridge.org/support-us/

06/05/2026

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