Left Todmorden on Sunday morning.

 And with the help of John’s sister Christine, who between them lock-wheeled the locks.( that means going on ahead  by bycycle and prepping the lock ready for us to enter) we were at Hebden Bridge 2 hours later.  And after a shower, we were ready to watch the Hand made Parade.  Asolutely brilliant.  Different sets of of adults and kids  in hand made garb depicting animals and flowers and whatever( all very hippy-ish ), accompanied by music and the most amazing drummers I have ever heard( with the exception of the Moors and Christians Fiesta in Spain ).

Hebden Bridge is a nice place.  Noted for its Lesbian community. Beer was too expensive at £3.65 a pint, shops quite nice.  Overall, we preferred Todmorden.  But enjoyed our 2 night stay in HB, especially with the parade going on.

So after fueling up at Sowerby Bridge and buying our Rochdale Canal plaque. ( we have now finished with this canal). We would do it again, coming from Manchester up to Yorkshire, but only with another boat. It would be very hard all on your tod.

Today( Tuesday), and we are now on the Calder and Hebble navigation. Moored at Salterhebble, and unfortunately, right next to the local sewage outfit. !!!!! 

 Last night in Tod

 Hebden Bridge

 Shortly after this was taken, I rammed into a low slung branch, and slightly smashed Micks greenhouse. !!!!

Yes, Melva, this is your sort of area !!!!   Very arty. !  Will attem pt to put on a video of the Drummers.