Community groups in Calderdale with ideas for events and festivals to celebrate the Tour de Yorkshire can apply for funding to make them happen. Calderdale’s vibrant towns and exciting activities will be in the spotlight when the new cycling event races through the borough on Sunday 3 May 2015. To make the most of this,… read more … about Cash boost for Tour de Yorkshire events>>
Thousands are expected to take part in a mass cycle ride along the route of the first ever Tour de Yorkshire. The Tour de Yorkshire Ride will give cyclists the chance to ride the route just hours before the pros race. The Tour de Yorkshire is a new UCI (International Cycling Union) approved international cycle… read more … about Ride in the tracks of Tour de Yorkshire Stars>>
Work to transform the historic Piece Hall into a thriving visitor attraction has been given a major funding boost. The Piece Hall Trust is delighted to announce that the Garfield Weston Foundation has made a significant contribution of £250,000 towards the transformation project. Garfield Weston is a family-funded, grant-making trust which has been supporting UK… read more … about New year, new funds for Piece Hall>>
A report commissioned by Calderdale Council has revealed that last year’s Tour de France brought an extra £12.5 million into the area. An additional £200,000 was brought into Calderdale by the Yorkshire Festival, which attracted visitors to view and participate in an extensive arts and cultural events programme in the 100 day build up to… read more … about Tour de France brought £12.5m boost to Calderdale>>
Visitors to Bankfield Museum, Halifax are in for a ferociously good time, as a new family exhibition exploring fearsome, fiery and friendly dragons through the ages (in all their shapes and sizes) opens on Saturday 24 January. This free exhibition features original artworks by local illustrator and author Chris Mould. Following his successful ‘Pirates!’ exhibition… read more … about Dragons are coming!>>
The Christmas pantomime season may be behind us (oh yes it is), but for the Victoria Theatre in Halifax it is far from forgotten, as this year’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk has broken box office records. Over 24 000 people saw the wonderful pantomime this year, with nearly 1700 more admissions than last… read more … about Jack and the Beanstalk breaks box office history – oh yes it does!>>
The potential of a 19th century Gaol in Illingworth, Halifax could be unlocked after its future is discussed at the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. On Monday 15 December, Members will discuss a proposal from the North Halifax Historic Buildings Preservation Trust (NHHBPT) to take responsibility for the Illingworth Gaol as part of an asset… read more … about Finding the key to future of former gaol>>
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>>
