The fascinating life of world-famous Anne Lister biographer, Helena Whitbread, is being showcased as part of a new, exclusive film. As part of celebrations for the anniversary of Anne Lister’s birth, on 3 April, Calderdale Council premiered the new documentary about Helena, which delves into the fascinating work of the renowned historian, who decoded Anne… read more … about New film showcases the inspirational life of Anne Lister historian, Helena Whitbread>>
The incredible legacy of Anne Lister has inspired a series of performances which are taking place as part of the Anne Lister Birthday Festival. The famous landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, Anne Lister was born in Halifax on 3 April 1791. To celebrate the anniversary of her birth, Calderdale Council is supporting a… read more … about Anne Lister’s story inspires new performance works>>
A powerful and moving collection of textiles and handmade quilts documenting the COVID-19 pandemic, is now on display at Halifax Central Library. The Threads of Survival exhibition features a selection of quilts and textile pieces produced during the COVID lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. The project began in August 2020, where people were invited to… read more … about Threads of survival at Halifax Central Library>>
Businesses and event organisers are invited to a conference to get tips on improving accessibility, to help Calderdale be a welcoming place for all. The Accessible Calderdale conference is being hosted by Calderdale Council and Halifax-based social enterprise, Visits Unlimited, which aims to improve access and work towards a barrier-free world for disabled people. The… read more … about Event to help make Calderdale welcoming for all>>
The style, function and symbolism of headwear in British society is being explored in a new exhibition at Bankfield Museum, near Halifax, celebrating all things hat. ‘A hat for all seasons’ launches on Saturday 11 March 2023 and will feature a range of hats from the Bankfield Museum collection. The varied styles and designs on… read more … about New exhibition showcases a hat for all seasons>>
A new network of family hubs has been given the go ahead in Calderdale, providing local families with information and advice on a wide range of issues. Calderdale Council is set to receive over £3million across a three-year period from the Department for Education’s Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme. The funding will be… read more … about Transforming services in partnership with local families>>
Organisations across Calderdale and the wider West Yorkshire region are coming together to celebrate the life, loves and legacy of Shibden Hall’s most famous resident, Anne Lister. The famous landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, Anne Lister was born in Halifax on 3 April 1791. To celebrate the anniversary of her birth, Calderdale Council… read more … about Celebrations for Anne Lister’s Birthday Festival>>
People considering a career in the care sector are invited to a special information session in Todmorden to help them find out more about recruitment opportunities. Those looking for a change in career or new job opportunity, as well as secondary school pupils and further education students, have the chance to explore a range of… read more … about Upcoming event supports a career in care>>
The top floor at Bankfield Museum, near Halifax, is being transformed to house the unique collection of dress historian and author Lucy Adlington, as part of a year-long residency. From Saturday 4 February, the museum’s new exhibition, ‘Opening the wardrobe’ will celebrate women’s clothes and the stories they tell. This is an exclusive glimpse into… read more … about ‘Opening the wardrobe’ to a world of fashion>>
