Events in Calderdale for this year’s Yorkshire Festival are happening six months after floods devastated villages and towns in the borough, showing how Calderdale’s creative spirit hasn’t been dampened by the floods. The Yorkshire Festival 2016 will see music, dance, theatre, art, street performances and much much more, right across the county in a wonderful… read more … about Yorkshire Festival events in Calderdale>>
Engineers are reaching an important milestone in the rebuilding of Elland Bridge as they lay the foundations for the new canal bridge. Contractors working for the Canal & River Trust, the charity that cares for 2,000 miles of historic waterways in England & Wales, are this week laying the concrete that will form the foundations… read more … about Engineers lay foundations for a new Elland Bridge>>
The Industrial Museum in Halifax will now be operated by Calderdale Industrial Museum Association (CIMA), after Calderdale Council handed over the keys at a ceremony on Wednesday 25 May 2016. Dozens of people gathered at the Industrial Museum to see the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Howard Blagbrough, pass a golden key to the Chair of… read more … about Major step forward for Calderdale Industrial Museum>>
With only a month to go until the start of the Yorkshire Festival, Yorkshire folk should start practicing their dance moves ready to play their part in creating the world’s biggest disco. The world record attempt will take place across the county on Friday 1 July 2016 and requires mass disco participation! The Big Disco… read more … about One month to go to the Yorkshire Festival>>
Todmorden Town Hall welcomed more than 50 people to the launch of the Folk of Todmorden exhibition. On Wednesday 13 April, the Town Hall opened its doors to the latest in a series of events telling the story of Todmorden and the people that live there. Visitors were taken back in time through a series… read more … about A look back at the Folk of Todmorden>>
Visitors to Todmorden Town Hall will soon be able to see the latest in a series of events telling the story of Todmorden and the people that live there. The Town Hall has just celebrated its 141st birthday, which was marked with a tour of the building, where people also had a chance to preserve… read more … about Delve into Todmorden’s past>>
Spring is well on its way, and with it comes Calderdale Council’s annual Events and Festivals guide, packed full of things to do between April and September. The colourful guide is crammed with over 30 entries of indoor and outdoor events taking place right across Calderdale. Spring arrives with a flurry of exciting events, such… read more … about Pick up your Events and Festivals guide>>
The latest edition of Wildside – the walks and events programme produced by Calderdale Council is now available in local tourist information centres, libraries and sports centres. The guide brings together all the walks and events run by the Council’s Countryside and Woodland team and their partners. This year’s programme has a number of highlights… read more … about Take a walk on the Wildside>>
Halifax town centre has been awarded Purple Flag status for a sixth consecutive year for being a safe and welcoming place for a night out. 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… read more … about Painting the town purple>>
