This is Waterbarn Green which is what we are trying to save from development. The row of terraces is where my house is. View from Brandwood Moor overlooking The Glen and Waterfoot

Healey Dell

Before I go any further with this blog - I thought it time I shared some pictures of this beautiful valley with you. It really is a stunning place. It has it's grubby areas too - just like anywhere else, but these ar few and far between thankfully. The valley stretches east to west in the penine hills. At one end is Healey village and Healey Dell (which is half in Rochdale and half in Rossendale) - to Baxenden(home of Hollands Pies) at the other. Inbetween these two points is my wonderful valley and it's towns, villages and hamlets. It is the best palce on earth as far as I am concerned. The people are friendly with a great sense of humour. It is one of those places where you can still walk down the street and perfect strangers say hello to you or smile. The years I lived away from it while working in the theatre - I missed the place dreadfully. There's no place like home.