A month on from this year’s Anne Lister Birthday Festival, Calderdale Council is reflecting on the festival’s success and its part in the borough’s Year of Culture. The Anne Lister Birthday Festival took place from 29 March to the 6 April, celebrating what would have been the 234th birthday of Halifax’s famous landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer,… read more … about Anne Lister Birthday Festival welcomes the world to Culturedale>>
People in Calderdale are encouraged to come together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Thursday 8 May 2025 is 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. Back on this momentous day in 1945, spontaneous celebrations took place across the country. A national… read more … about Calderdale to come together for VE Day 80>>
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>>
A time capsule discovered during construction work in Halifax town centre is going on display at the Piece Hall Visitor Centre in the town. The time capsule from 1998 was found by contractors Galliford Try during works on the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is being delivered by Calderdale Council. Originally buried… read more … about Time capsule from 1998 to go on display at The Piece Hall>>
The Great British Spring Clean is underway in Calderdale, as the Council supports the national campaign to tackle litter and improve the local environment. The Great British Spring Clean 2025, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, is a mass action campaign that takes place each spring and is now in its tenth year. Clean up… read more … about Spring into action to clean up Calderdale>>
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>>
Business owners and budding entrepreneurs in Calderdale are invited to a drop-in networking event, helping local enterprises to thrive in 2025. On Thursday 30 January, from 4pm until 6pm, the Crossley Gallery, D Mill, Dean Clough will host Calderdale Council’s Doing Business at Dean Clough event, offering an opportunity to connect with the Council’s Business… read more … about Helping businesses to thrive in 2025>>
The new box office at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax is now open, as extensive improvement works and upgraded facilities at the venue reach the final stages. Funding from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund is being used to update and enhance the Grade II listed building, improving the experience for those visiting and ensuring that… read more … about Showtime for new theatre box office>>
