This Christmas, give the gift of your vote to Calderdale markets! The National Association of British Markets Authorities (NABMA) is looking for Britain’s Favourite Market, and is asking people across the UK to cast their vote before the end of December 2014. To help Calderdale markets achieve this coveted title, simply go to www.nabma.com/britainsfavouritemarket(external link) and… read more … about Make your mark for markets this Christmas>>
Christmas shoppers will have a little more change left in their pockets after Calderdale Council announced free Saturday parking will be introduced at four car parks in Halifax town centre from 15 November 2014. It will be free to park all day every Saturday until Christmas in the Council owned car parks in Victoria Street,… read more … about Council launches free Christmas parking>>
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>>
There are dozens of war memorials all over Calderdale. Many are in the places you’d expect, such as in parks and Churchyards, but others are in more unusual places. One of the more intriguing memorials is the Butchers’ Roll of Honour, which is in Halifax Borough Market. This plaque is on the wall towards… read more … about Discovering Calderdale’s ‘hidden’ memorials>>
Residents and visitors not only have a fantastic opportunity to welcome the Tour de France to Calderdale this weekend; they can also visit the Arts Festival, a special Tour de Tod market in Todmorden and a crafts and local produce market at Hebden Bridge. This weekend, there’ll be a real buzz in the air; sporting… read more … about Bring Tour de France shopping to life…>>
Residents, visitors and wannabe traders are being encouraged to support Calderdale’s fantastic markets. From 14 May 2014 to 28 May 2014, it’s Love your local market fortnight. Each year, more than 700 markets across the UK join forces to raise the profile of local markets in an attempt to bring shopping back into the heart… read more … about Bring shopping to life and Love your local market>>
Calling all sons and daughters! Have you found that perfect Mother’s Day gift yet? Calderdale markets have lots of choice to let you spoil your mum. Whether it’s perfume, fresh cut flowers, handmade jewellery from Hebden Bridge or even local chocolates from Todmorden, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. If you’re up for cooking,… read more … about Bring Mother’s Day shopping to life…>>
It’s official – Ripponden Community market has been named ‘Best local council market of the year’ in the annual National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) awards 2014. Calderdale Council works closely with Ripponden Parish Council to run the local community market to bring quality, local products to residents and visitors of Calderdale. Ripponden is… read more … about Love is in the air at Calderdale markets>>
Calderdale markets need you! Not only to shop and support local businesses, but also to make them top of the list nationally. Until the end of December 2013, the National Association of British Markets Authorities (NABMA) is asking people across the UK to vote for market of the year. Simply go to www.nabma.com/vote(external link) and… read more … about Vote for your favourite local market!>>
