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 collection "The Battle of Heptonstall" from the English Civil War/Revolution (Smokestack Books). Here he tells us about how it came about and how it is not the case that everyone takes sides in a war or cultural conflict
3 Oct 2026
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 - Letters and Diaries of The International Brigade" Barnthorn Books. It features the words of men from UK and Ireland who fought in the Spanish Civil War. Unfortunately technical issues meant it could not be broadcast. So here it is. The next episo...
18 Sept 2026
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 support. The organisation has been going for 13 years and aim to make Halifax a safe place to be. Each year the Angels provide around 13,000 volunteer hours and help approximately 3,000 people. On Saturday nights they have a base at Angels Rest Café, 15 Crossley Str...
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