Category Archives: Events

The new box office at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax is now open, as extensive improvement works and upgraded facilities at the venue reach the final stages. Funding from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund is being used to update and enhance the Grade II listed building, improving the experience for those visiting and ensuring that… read more … about Showtime for new theatre box office>>

Two members of staff working at computers in new theatre box office

A special business breakfast event, held in Todmorden, offered local businesses and tradespeople the chance to find out more about growth opportunities in the town, including those associated with the multi-million-pound Town Deal projects. Calderdale Council, in partnership with the Todmorden Town Deal Board and Todmorden Learning Centre, hosted the Todmorden Business Breakfast, which provided… read more … about Business breakfast serves up local opportunities>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney welcome speech a the Todmorden Business Breakfast

Calderdale Council’s Christmas markets are back, with festive events taking place at markets across the borough. The Council owns and operates markets in Brighouse, Elland, Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, with independent traders providing fresh and local food, unique goods, fashion items and much more, all year round. In addition to the usual markets, special… read more … about Make it Calderdale Markets this Christmas>>

Historic clock inside Halifax Borough Market

Two award ceremonies have recognised the amazing work of Calderdale Council staff who are making a difference in local communities. The Council’s Long Service Awards on Tuesday 5 November gave thanks to 12 employees who have each worked there for 25 years – a combined total of 300 years of service. The ‘Our Stars’ awards… read more … about Council awards recognise inspirational staff>>

Christmas is coming to Calderdale Museums, with Shibden Hall and Bankfield Museum hosting craft fair events welcoming a range of traders from across the region for days of shopping and festive fun. Shibden’s Winter Craft Fair is taking place on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November, from 10am until 4pm, each day. Rooms around the… read more … about Enjoy a CultureDale Christmas at Calderdale Museums>>

Shibden in the snow

Families in Calderdale are invited to events across the borough to celebrate Baby Week, a week-long celebration of early childhood that runs from Thursday 14 to Wednesday 20 November. Baby Week launched in 2016 with the aim of making the UK the best place to grow up, by celebrating services and raising awareness of the… read more … about Connecting local families with Baby Week events>>

Child enjoying Family Hub launch activities

The planned public engagement event at Todmorden Market tomorrow (Saturday 26 October) is now cancelled. Calderdale Council was due to hold two engagement sessions at the market, for people to find out more about the Active Todmorden project, including an additional option to create a walking and wheeling scheme through the town. The project is… read more … about Active Todmorden engagement event cancelled>>

Cllr Courney looking serious outside Halifax Town Hall

Organisations across Calderdale have come together to help understand the best ways they can support residents to stay warm and well this winter. Calderdale Council, as part of the borough’s Anti-Poverty Partnership, hosted an event at the Shay Stadium in Halifax, exploring ways to help everyone to stay warm and live sustainably. The event welcomed over 120… read more … about Working together to promote cost of living support>>

People at the marketplace event at the Shay Stadium