Visitors to Calderdale will soon be able to recharge their batteries in more ways than one, after a number of electric car charging points were installed at accommodation providers around the borough. The number of electric cars on the roads is increasing. In 2014 there were over 17,000 electric vehicles on the road, including 1200… read more … about Charge points go live>>
The weekend of the Tour de Yorkshire in Calderdale will soon be upon us, and travel and parking plans are being finalised across the borough. Visitors and residents are being reminded to plan where they want to watch the race and how to get there, before the race comes through Calderdale on Sunday 3 May. … read more … about Get the wheels in motion for Tour plans>>
Visitors to the Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve near Brighouse could see some big changes take place in the area, as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet consider ideas for major improvement work on the site. Much of the 100 acre site comprising the Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve and a former landfill facility is owned by Calderdale Council. The… read more … about Unlocking the potential of Brighouse site>>
It’s now less than a month until the Tour de Yorkshire cycles into Calderdale. On the weekend on the 1-3 May, 18 teams of cyclists will be taking part in the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire, with the race travelling through Calderdale on Sunday 3 May. This is set to be a spectacular event with names… read more … about Amateur cyclists take to the Tour>>
The new edition of Wildside – Calderdale Council’s walks and events programme is now available in local tourist information centres, libraries and sports centres. Kicking off this year’s programme is an Easter event in Clay House Park, West Vale on Wednesday 1 April at 10.30am and 1pm where families can choose from a variety of… read more … about Take a walk on the Wildside>>
It’s that time of the year again – the 2015 edition of Calderdale Council’s Events and Festivals guide is out right now! The guide is crammed with over 35 entries of events taking place around Calderdale, with listings from April to September. Some of the events featured include the Todmorden Carnival and the Hebden Bridge… read more … about Pick up your Events and Festivals guide>>
It’s been announced that the first ever Tour de Yorkshire will feature a women’s race. Entries are now being taken for the women’s road race being held on the York circuit of the Tour de Yorkshire when it visits the town on Saturday 2 May. The race will be held over four laps of a… read more … about First Ever Tour de Yorkshire Women’s Race Announced>>
Visitors to Bankfield Museum in Halifax have the opportunity to see an innovative piece of unique and inspiring Indian dance on Saturday 7 March, as part of the commemorations of the centenary of the First World War. Indian dance may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the War, but… read more … about Remembering the forgotten army of the First World War>>
The highly anticipated start and finish times for the Tour de Yorkshire have been announced today, along with the precise location details of the race starts and finishes. The major international cycling race will be held on the 1st – 3rd May with the routes for the three days taking the event through some of… read more … about Are You Ready? Tour de Yorkshire Timings Announced>>
