Halifax is once again flying the Purple Flag, as the town has been awarded the prestigious accreditation for the fifteenth year running. Purple Flag is the gold standard for town centres, like Green Flag for parks and Blue Flag for beaches. The award scheme recognises excellence in the management of the evening and nighttime economy…. read more … about Fifteen years flying the Purple Flag>>
Calderdale school students are busy rehearsing for a major musical performance with a world-renowned orchestra, as part of a CultureDale(external link) legacy project. Calderdale’s Year of Culture may be over, but it’s making a lasting impact, with young people continuing to take part in enriching cultural activities. On Sunday 15 June 2025 at 7.30pm, students… read more … about Year of Culture impact continues as world-famous orchestra and schools join forces>>
12 months, over 550 events, 135 projects, 82 volunteers, over 1000 volunteer hours, more than 100,000 event participants and 50 years of Calderdale celebrated… the landmark Year of Culture has come to an end. Calderdale’s Year of Culture programme launched in April 2024, to mark the borough’s 50th year. And what an amazing birthday celebration… read more … about Calderdale Year of Culture – it’s a wrap!>>
Todmorden-based artist David Chatton Barker will be unveiling a new folkloric map and series of beer mats, which explore and celebrate the lore and legends of sites in the surrounding area. The launch event will be from 6-8pm on 9th May at the Folklore Centre in Todmorden, where David has spent the last six weeks… read more … about Todmorden artist to unveil new folkloric map and beer mat treasure hunt>>
As the incredible Year of Culture in Calderdale draws to a close, a series of striking light installations will be one of the last spectacles marking the grand finale. Since the Year of Culture (CultureDale(external link)) started in April 2024 to celebrate Calderdale’s 50th birthday, over 350 events and 110 projects have been supported. April… read more … about Final CultureDale event will stand out like a beacon>>
The Friends of Todmorden Town Hall are organising a series of celebratory events to mark 150 years since the opening of the flagship building. Todmorden Town Hall opened on 3 April 1875 amidst a day of extraordinary festivities.Triumphal arches were set up across the streets, with flags, banners and streamers. A procession numbering 4000 people… read more … about Todmorden celebrates Town Hall’s 150th anniversary>>
Over 70 events and activities are taking place across Halifax to celebrate the birthday of one of the town’s most famous residents. The famous landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, Anne Lister was born in Halifax on 3 April 1791. To celebrate what would have been Anne’s 234th birthday, Calderdale Council is supporting a… read more … about Celebrating Anne Lister’s life and legacy>>
Joint with Northern Broadsides as part of the CultureDale Year of Culture Saturday 18 January – Saturday 26 April 2025 Various Locations across Calderdale Iron People @ Eureka!: Saturday 26 April 2025 Eureka! The National Children’s Museum Halifax’s Northern Broadsides Theatre Company presents the grand finale to Iron People, an ambitious and imaginative community project… read more … about Northern Broadsides celebrates Calderdale’s local community in the grand finale for Iron People>>
The Leap, in partnership with Calderdale Council, is proud to announce the successful applicants of The Leap into Culturedale Awards programme which celebrates grassroots creativity, cultural expression, and community resilience. The cohort of 12 awardees represents a remarkable diversity of projects aimed at fostering inclusion, preserving heritage, and creating opportunities for artistic engagement across Calderdale. The Awards have been… read more … about Celebrating Community Creativity: The Leap into Culturedale Awards Announce 12 Inspiring Projects arts and culture projects for 2024-2025>>
