Attracting visitors to Calderdale is important for the local economy, creating jobs and business opportunities, and showcasing our beautiful landscape, environment, history and heritage captured in the ‘Pretty Gritty’ branding. In 2010 Cabinet agreed to the formation of a Calderdale Tourism Board, involving public and private sector partners, to support ways of attracting tourists to… read more … about Developing tourism in Calderdale>>
Ambitious plans for a biennial Yorkshire Festival of art and culture starting in 2016 have been announced today. The ten year plan, which will see major headlining commissions in a programme which has public participation at its heart, has been announced on the day a report reveals that this summer’s cultural festival accompanying the Yorkshire… read more … about Grand Depart Festival kickstarts new Festival for Yorkshire>>
As the nights draw in, and temperatures plummet, the woolly jumpers and warm coats come back out of the wardrobe, but if you have a passion for winter fashion, why not head to Bankfield Museum’s latest exhibition. Bankfield Museum in Halifax is raiding Calderdale Museums’ extensive historical costume collection to display how fashionable folk in… read more … about Fashion for freezing forecasts>>
Residents in the Upper Valley of Calderdale, have the chance to discuss future plans for the area, at the Upper Calder Valley Renaissance 10th anniversary exhibition and conference. The Upper Calder Valley Renaissance (UCVR) was the first project anywhere in the UK to tackle the challenging and complex job of transforming an entire valley. Since… read more … about Celebrating the past and looking to the future of the Upper Calder Valley>>
Delegates from the Chinese province of Jiangxi visited Calderdale this week, developing links to support tourism and economic development. Six Chinese delegates visited Halifax Town Hall on Tuesday 28 October, where they met the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Pat Allen and the Leader of the Council, Cllr Stephen Baines. Gifts were exchanged, and a formal… read more … about Links with China take the next step>>
The Shibden Estate is getting in the Christmas spirit, by opening its doors for a Christmas Food and Craft Fair on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November. There will be a variety of stalls over the weekend, offering a wide range of products from delicious homemade cakes, chutneys and jams to beautiful selections of jewellery,… read more … about Get ready for Christmas at Shibden>>
Finding something to do with the kids over the half term holidays isn’t easy, especially when the weather is so changeable, but Bankfield Museum in Halifax has plenty on offer whatever the weather. On Saturday 25 October the Museum is hosting a free First World War themed family day, with activities, craft and live performance…. read more … about Half term activities at Bankfield Museum>>
There are now two extra pairs of hands to help look after the countryside of Calderdale. Calderdale Council and Yorkshire Water are embarking on the second year of a joint project to help people get the most out of their visit to the borough’s countryside and reservoirs. To help with this project, two assistant countryside… read more … about Looking after Calderdale’s countryside>>
A popular café in Calderdale, serving tasty snacks and providing employment for people with learning disabilities, has shown it’s a real recipe for success, as it celebrates its fifth birthday this week. Flutter-bites café in Manor Heath Park, Halifax, was created by Calderdale Council to provide training and paid work for people with learning… read more … about Five-year feast of learning opportunities>>
