Delegates from the Chinese province of Jiangxi visited Calderdale this week, developing links to support tourism and economic development. Six Chinese delegates visited Halifax Town Hall on Tuesday 28 October, where they met the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Pat Allen and the Leader of the Council, Cllr Stephen Baines. Gifts were exchanged, and a formal… read more … about Links with China take the next step>>
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>>
Finding something to do with the kids over the half term holidays isn’t easy, especially when the weather is so changeable, but Bankfield Museum in Halifax has plenty on offer whatever the weather. On Saturday 25 October the Museum is hosting a free First World War themed family day, with activities, craft and live performance…. read more … about Half term activities at Bankfield Museum>>
There are now two extra pairs of hands to help look after the countryside of Calderdale. Calderdale Council and Yorkshire Water are embarking on the second year of a joint project to help people get the most out of their visit to the borough’s countryside and reservoirs. To help with this project, two assistant countryside… read more … about Looking after Calderdale’s countryside>>
A popular café in Calderdale, serving tasty snacks and providing employment for people with learning disabilities, has shown it’s a real recipe for success, as it celebrates its fifth birthday this week. Flutter-bites café in Manor Heath Park, Halifax, was created by Calderdale Council to provide training and paid work for people with learning… read more … about Five-year feast of learning opportunities>>
A state of the art sand pit with water has now opened at Manor Heath Park, bringing the seaside to Halifax this summer! There’s no need to make any long trips to the coast to enjoy the sun (hopefully) and sand this year, children can build sandcastles and paddle in the water in the safety… read more … about Manor Heath Park brings the seaside to Halifax>>
Art lovers in Calderdale have the chance to see a collection of stunning summer paintings, as part of a new exhibition in Brighouse. The Sum of Summer exhibition explores the beauty and happiness of summer through exquisite paintings from the Calderdale Museums’ collections. The exhibition can be seen at the Smith Art Gallery in Brighouse… read more … about Stunning summer of spectacular art>>
The Tour de France Team Presentation and Opening Ceremony is taking place tonight, and many people from Calderdale are attending to welcome the Tour into Yorkshire. The fantastic event, which will be headlined by Calderdale based group Embrace , will welcome thousands of people all across Yorkshire, including Calderdale schools and looked after children. Following… read more … about Welcoming the Tour teams to Yorkshire>>
You may have seen some of the awe-inspiring Fields of Vision large scale art installations popping up along the Tour de France route, but you might not know that children in Calderdale have been working on their own mini Fields of Vision project. 24 schools in Calderdale have been involved in the project, creating a… read more … about Calderdale youngsters grow their vision>>
