Halifax is set to host two days of celebrations to honour the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations The Royal Yorkshire Regiment formed in June 2006, through amalgamating the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, Green Howards and The Prince of Wales’ Own Regiment of Yorkshire. These regiments had a history dating back to… read more … about Freedom Parade honours the Yorkshire Regiment>>
On Sunday 9 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, and events are taking place across Calderdale to mark this important occasion. Calderdale Council is supporting Remembrance events across the borough, and hosting events in Halifax. The Mayor of Calderdale and other dignitaries will join the community at commemorations in Halifax on Sunday… read more … about Remembrance in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) on Friday 15 August 2025. Whilst VE Day (Victory in Europe) marked the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, many thousands of Armed Forces personnel were still involved in fighting in the Far East. VJ Day marks the anniversary of… read more … about Celebrating and commemorating VJ Day>>
Families in Calderdale can take part in a special event in Halifax town centre on Saturday 28 June, highlighting the valuable work of the Armed Forces community. Armed Forces Day(external link) takes place every year on the last Saturday in June. It marks the culmination of a week of celebrations, when people show their support… read more … about Celebrate Armed Forces Day in Halifax>>
Libraries in Calderdale are asking people to bring their stories and objects relating to the Second World War to upcoming Digital Collection Days, as part of a national programme to preserve items from this period of history. Calderdale Council is taking part in the nationwide campaign organised by Their Finest Hour(external link), a team based… read more … about Events aim to preserve Second World War memories>>
On Sunday 13 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, and events are taking place across Calderdale to mark this important occasion. To coincide with the launch of the national Royal British Legion’s 2022 Poppy Appeal, Calderdale Council has announced plans for this year’s Remembrance, with the Council hosting a full Remembrance Sunday… read more … about Remembrance in Calderdale>>
This Remembrance Sunday, a special pre-recorded service of the wreath laying at the Cenotaph in Halifax will be live-streamed on Calderdale Council’s social media accounts, marking a two-minute silence at 11am. You can watch the full broadcast from 10:50am here(external link). The full Act of Remembrance service can be read below. The Gathering… read more … about Remembrance Sunday Broadcast>>
On Sunday 8 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, remembering the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth. In such a challenging year, Remembrance in 2020 will be a chance for everyone to reflect and remember. Although communities are not able to come together physically, there… read more … about Remembrance in Calderdale>>
Friday 8 May marks 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe and Calderdale Council is marking the occasion in a very 21st Century fashion. Due to Coronavirus restrictions, many VE Day 75 events have had to be cancelled or postponed. However, the Council will be using its digital channels to… read more … about Celebrating the anniversary of VE Day in Calderdale>>
