The new edition of Wildside – Calderdale Council’s walks and events programme is now available in local tourist information centres, libraries and sports centres. Kicking off this year’s programme is an Easter event in Clay House Park, West Vale on Wednesday 1 April at 10.30am and 1pm where families can choose from a variety of… read more … about Take a walk on the Wildside>>
It’s that time of the year again – the 2015 edition of Calderdale Council’s Events and Festivals guide is out right now! The guide is crammed with over 35 entries of events taking place around Calderdale, with listings from April to September. Some of the events featured include the Todmorden Carnival and the Hebden Bridge… read more … about Pick up your Events and Festivals guide>>
It’s been announced that the first ever Tour de Yorkshire will feature a women’s race. Entries are now being taken for the women’s road race being held on the York circuit of the Tour de Yorkshire when it visits the town on Saturday 2 May. The race will be held over four laps of a… read more … about First Ever Tour de Yorkshire Women’s Race Announced>>
Visitors to Bankfield Museum in Halifax have the opportunity to see an innovative piece of unique and inspiring Indian dance on Saturday 7 March, as part of the commemorations of the centenary of the First World War. Indian dance may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the War, but… read more … about Remembering the forgotten army of the First World War>>
The highly anticipated start and finish times for the Tour de Yorkshire have been announced today, along with the precise location details of the race starts and finishes. The major international cycling race will be held on the 1st – 3rd May with the routes for the three days taking the event through some of… read more … about Are You Ready? Tour de Yorkshire Timings Announced>>
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) that its applications for £22.1m for Leeds City Region cycling schemes has been successful. The amount will also be matched through local funding sources taking the total allocation to £30 million in the next three years for CityConnect 2. West… read more … about Further £22m government funding for City Region cycling schemes>>
The Tour de Yorkshire is on its way to Calderdale on Sunday 3 May, and to help local businesses make the most of the occasion, a series of information sessions have been organised. As we gear up for race weekend, Business and Community Roadshows are being held across Yorkshire, including stops at Hebden Bridge and… read more … about Make the most of the Tour de Yorkshire>>
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>>
