Eh bien, le Tour de France et disparu. We’ve waved and cheered the riders as they sped past and now it’s time to bid farewell to the colourful windows as Hebden gradually returns to what passes for normal around here. So here is the final part of my Tour De France essay. There’s been…Continue Reading “Le Tour De Hebden (part three)”
Only one day to go before the Tour comes whizzing through Hebden Bridge and excitement is rising. According to Twitter, the Co-Op has run out of food already. There is bunting everywhere, including on our street, and Le Grand Party! is taking place in the town centre this afternoon. So in surprisingly timely fashion, here…Continue Reading “Le Tour De Hebden (part two)”
OK yes, I do know that the Tour De France is going to other places apart from Hebden Bridge but we shall not speak of it. You see, I have no interest in the actual cycling part but I have been hugely enjoying all the creative responses to the Tour in the shop windows of…Continue Reading “Le Tour De Hebden (part one)”